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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
10
Broiler and fryer live prices averaged 17.22 cents per pound for the week with highs near 182 cents and lows around 16.5 cents. Week’s sales totaled 917,900 head, down 40,000 from the prior week, as producers adjust flocks amid rising egg costs and limited live supplies.
The Lancaster market lists prices for cattle calves vealers and hogs with bids and lots. Prices span from cutter cattle around 18 to 20 dollars, feeder steers near 26 to 27, vealers 37 to 43, and hogs around 1150 pounds with mixed bids. Various weights and grades sold Monday with fluctuations.
The market summary shows gilts and hogs closing 25 to 50 cents lower for the week. Listings include U S 2 210 to 240 pounds at 2300 to 2350, U S 1-2 198 pounds at 2400, and U S 3 240 to 260 pounds at 2210. Slaughter heifers are mixed with High Choice and Prime 925 to 1050 pounds at 2700 to 2750, and various other grades cited. Sheep report spring lambs around 95 to 96.75 with Good and Utility ranges, and cows priced in the 1650 to 1925 area depending on grade.
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