Poultry prices and receipts across several states
Philadelphia processed poultry markets show steady demand for ready to cook young chickens with ample supplies. Grade A and U S Grade A 2 3 lb mostly 34 44 to 35 44 cents per lb. hens steady 4 5%4 lb 32 33 cents. Receipts June 25 include Maryland 78 000 lbs Delaware 99 000 lbs Georgia 22 000 lbs North Carolina 25 000 lbs Virginia 21 000 lbs.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Maryland
Delaware
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Sour Cherry Crop in Pennsylvania Seen 50 Percent Higher
Pennsylvania reports this season's sour cherry crop up about 50 percent from 1956 with an estimated 12 500 tons produced versus 8 400 tons last year. National output may rise 35 percent to roughly 130 330 tons despite a May freeze. Erie County expects a 35 percent gain, while picking may start around July 4 in the fruit belt.
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Keystone State
Adam-York-Franklin County
Erie County
Hackman Named Conservationist Spotlight on a Modern Farm
The Hackman farm spans about three fourths of an acre with 18 built. Terraces prevent erosion as slope is mild. Wheat yield rose to 30 bushels per acre and barley to 85 bushels per acre with 640 bales of straw from seven acres. Normal crop rotation includes soybeans wheat rye barley tobacco and grass. Permanent pasture improved. A new kitchen was added two years ago and a terrace outdoor grill area is in use. A vocational student Robert Fornestal lives with the Hackmans and runs a swine project on the farm.
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Hackmans
Robert Fornestal
Hackman Farm
Final Day to File Wheat Reviews in County ASC Office
Farmers unsatisfied with 1958 wheat allotments may file a written appeal in the county ASC office within 15 days of the allotment notice. Tomorrow is the final date for filing. since Saturday, appeal today or postmark by tomorrow night. Also, farmers who did not grow wheat in the past three years but plan to in 1958 may apply for a new allotment.
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ASC
Thunder Showers Improve Pennsylvanias Crops
Harrisburg reports showers at week end revived most crops in Pennsylvania after surveys for the week ended June 24. Erie led rain with 1.13 inches while State College logged 0.03 inch. Grain crops in good condition statewide, oats short on straw, corn progress strong, barley harvests under way, wheat ripening.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Susquehanna
Erie
State College
Lancaster Markets Report Slows and Mixed Lamb Prices
Last Wednesday market activity shows scarce lows and mixed trading for cattle and sheep. Slaughter lambs eased by about one dollar from the prior week with natives selling 21 to 23 dollars and utility grades 18 to 20.50.
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Sudan
P. L.rohrer As
Delo
Smoketown
Lancaster
Hackman
Fred Frey
L. H. Brubaker
Brubakers
Strasburg Pike Lane
Strasburg
Lancaster Markets
Marietta
Ass’n
E. Chestnut St
Ph. Lane
Wirthmore
Leroy M. Sensenng
Hinkletown
Ph. Ephrata Republic
Cope & Weaver
John Deere
Farmall
Oye
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