Frost Dampens State Crop Prospects on Strawberries and Orchards
State Crop Reporting Service estimates June 1 conditions reduce the strawberry crop by about 10 percent to around 5.3 million pounds, with frost on May 11 harming early varieties and some mid to late crops. Sweet cherry output is projected at 500 tons, down 61 percent from last year. Peaches may total two million bushels, 28 percent below 1965. Pears near normal at 110,000 bushels. Wheat yield could reach a record 36 bushels per acre, about 14.6 million bushels total. lodging reported after May storms.
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New Holland Livestock Auction Prices Downgraded
June 13 1966 cattle hogs and sows sold with prices eased by 25 to 50 cents per head. Pony mares and geldings and hogs dominated trade as 678 head moved through the market. Retail and wholesale ranges quoted for US one through three. Heavyweights and shoats noted with continued steady prices for chosen lots and standard grades prevailing.
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