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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1960
Page
6
Auction week at the Poultry Center saw many bids across breeds and ages. DelMaria sale topped 20.79 while transfers, roasters, and pullets sold in varied ranges. numerous growers and firms listed with lot numbers and prices, concluding with Clayton H. Shenk turn to page 10.
DelMarva prices eased about one cent per pound in the 24 hours ending Friday 10 30 am compared with earlier week highs near 20 79. Farm prices ranged 18 6 to 20 30 for 864 300 head with over half the sales between 19 and 20. Estimated weekend slaughter 696 000 head. Delmarvan broiler feed ratio for week ending July 1 rose two points to 41. Broilers averaged 18 72 and mash cost 91 65 per ton.
Milk production was about unchanged to slightly below last year with supplies generally adequate to fair. Improved resort area sales occurred in some markets while Atlanta offerings fell and little surplus remained after bottling. Boston saw surplus offerings diverted to separators.
Market report tracks egg prices from Monday July 4 to Friday July 8 1960. Fancy top grades improved while medium firm remained steady and pullet offerings stayed slow.
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