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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1972
Page
15
Reports show prices paid for ducks and hens, with weights and ranges for roasters, pigeons, and other poultry. Auction operates weekly, with farm offers generally adequate, demand mixed, and conditions affected by heat.
Market notes show egg price movement improving slowly as retail outlets expand in many areas. Industry analysts cite steady demand and regional sourcing adapting to consumer needs while distributors monitor cost pressures and inventory levels.
Eggs show stable price levels with demand slow for large whites and mediums while extra large whites and browns remain sluggish to fair. Beef notes Thursday July 27 rate drops with slaughter steers 25 cents lower and fed cattle under pressure. four day receipts 10,800 head. distribution: steers 39 percent heifers 35 percent cows 8 percent feeders 15 percent. STEERS: Eight loads High Choice and Prime 1112-1253.
The New Holland sale showed 226 head with market steady from last week. Prices ranged across riding horses and work stock with loads from Ohio and Kansas and mixed cattle categories including cows, bulls, heifers, and slaughter steers, reflecting current market levels.
Estimated receipts 12 300 vs 9 686 last week and 8 683 year ago as winds push hot dry demand. Feeder steers mainly good and choice 400 800 lb and heifers 275 650 lb with large buyer turnout. Prices span from 34 30 to 54 00 for various weights and grades with several small lots reported.
A basic lawn care tip lists essential tools beyond a mower including a broom lawn rake and hand trimming shears. It notes an edger helps neat edges but edges can be created with the square spade if needed.
Friday July 21 588 head sold all cattle state graded by the hundredweight. Steers in Choice and Fancy 500-700 lb 41.00 42.25. 705-800 lb 40.75 41.25. 805-1000 lb 37.25 41.25. Good 500-700 lb 38.75 44.25. 705-800 lb 38.50 40.25. 805-1000 lb 36.25 40.00. Medium 500-700 lb 36.09 42.25. 705-800 lb 35.00 38.25. 805-1000 lb 36.50 37.75. Common 705-800 lb 34.75. Short 691 lb 36.50. Choice and Fancy 500-600 lb 37.25. 605-700 lb 36.00 37.75. 705-850 lb 32.50 36.75. Good 500-600 lb 36.25 37.50. 605-700 lb 36.25 37.00. 705-825 lb 31.75 34.50. Medium 400-500 lb 34.95 35.50. Common 605-700 lb 33.50. Short 460-667 lb 32.25 35.25.
The notice provides the Lancaster Farming publication details including address Lititz Pennsylvania editors and phone numbers. It notes a subscription price of 2 dollars in Lancaster County and 3 dollars elsewhere.
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