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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
14
Hogs mostly higher or steady in Lancaster prices with barrows and gilts ranging from 35.25 to 38.50 across weights. Lebanon Valley reports gains with Barrows and Gilts around 36.00 to 38.10 and feeders and sows listed, reflecting a strong week for hog trade.
Market report shows steer and heifer beef weak while veal calf steady and lamb down two dollars. Pork cuts steady with beef rounds and rough cuts strongest. lamb under pressure as cooler glut loins. Detailed price ranges listed for beef, veal, lamb, and pork cuts with specific weights and grades. Kosher market notes steady prices for steer beef and lamb.
Slaughter steers 1000 to 1250 pounds steady to higher with Choice 46.35 and Good 45.10. Heifers 43.10 for Choice, 42.60 for Good. Cows range 32.50 to 38.25 with cutters and shell down to 30. Veal calves prime to Good 64.00 to 72.50. Sheep offer Choice lambs 38.00 to 44.00 and ewes 8.00 to 18.00. Farm calves Holstein bulls 65.00 to 80.00 and Holstein heifers 75.00 to 104.00.
Hogs at the Peoria auction draw stronger bids with about 4000 head listed. Prices range from 35.00 to 36.25 per cwt for 200-250 lb animals, with 25 head at 36.25 and several lots near 35.50 to 36.00.
Lancaster Farming reports closing futures data as of Thursday May 10. Market participants monitor price movements for key commodities and note changes in cash and futures positions affecting farmers and traders in the Lancaster region.
The Pa Auction weekly summary shows total cattle 7219 down from last week and 7175 a year ago, with steers steady to slightly lower and cows weak. Hog and feeder pig categories edge varied, veal and calf prices mixed, and lambs marking modest movement as week ending May 4 sees mixed gains and softer cow prices amid weather- affected marketings. Thursday reports note steers up 25-50 cents, cows up to 50 cents, and feeders rallying on Choice grades amid overall firmer demand. The four day receipts total 15,600, with steer and heifer shares leading the mix and rain impacting marketings.
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