Weekly Broiler Report for Commonwealth Week Ended Mar 13
Placements of broiler chicks totaled 784 600, down 12 percent from the prior week and 3 percent from a year ago. Proportion of chick production rose 10 percent from the prior week and 29 percent from last year. Shipments over the past 10 weeks reached 978 000, 54 percent above 1964 level. out shipments rose 38 percent to 2 100 008. Prices in Western Pa and N J steady to 4 higher for light hens. supplies barely adequate with fair demand. Prices paid at farms: light hens 6 6 to 6 4 cents, heavy hens 8 44 to 1 4 23 cents, fullets 30 36, roasters 33 35, ducks 25 32, drakes 19 39 to 19 35, geese 29 30, turkeys toms 21 to 26, hens 33 to 40, rabbits 31 to 50, 46 50, guineas 37 to 60, pigeons 60 to 110 per pair, jumbo squab 87 14. Total coops sold 609.
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Eastern Poultry Growers Exchange
Delmarva
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Delmarva Broiler Prices Hold Despite Auction Offerings
Delmarva live broiler and fryer prices were largely unchanged with demand centered on heavier weights. Delivered prices fell fractionally yet stayed near Thursday levels as Friday and Saturday slaughter estimated at 700000 head versus 825000 last weekend.
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Delmarva
Larger Farms Require Greater Management in 1970s
Dr William E McDaniel of the University of Delaware argues that the 1970s will favor larger, better managed farms. He says farmers must boost management ability as operations grow bigger and more capital intensive, handling more money and complex decisions. The trend toward expanded farming continues, reducing the number of farms while land area declines modestly.
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University of Delaware
McDaniel
United States
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