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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
18
Officials hear mixed views on a pullet program requested by industry. Hatchery reps and poultrymen clash over benefits and disclosure while state editors weigh standardizing pullet production and consumer transparency amid conservation updates in Middle Creek project areas.
One hundred eighty eight head sold with light weights bringing 23.50 to 24.85 per hundredweight. Hogs ranged 114 to 235 pounds with prices 24 to 26.25 while sows and barrows showed higher US No 1 and 2 values. Sheep steady with spring lambs 10.80 to 11.50 and top around 37.50 quality mix.
The ad touts Super Q as a product and program that can boost returns beyond conventional premium fertilizers. It targets farmers growing wheat, barley, oats, cotton, and potatoes and encourages contacting a Super Q supplier for details.
Slaughter steer ranges quoted for prime to standard grades with weights from 900 to 1400 pounds and prices from 2350 to 2950. Heifers show high choice to good with loads around 900 to 1100 pounds priced 2550 to 2775. Cows and bulls priced with utility and commercial grades, feeders listing two 950 pound steers at 2650.
Hogs at 136 head mostly steady with US 1-2 195-225 lb bids around 25.85-26.00 and US 1-8 190-245 lb bids near 25.00-25.75. Sheep and spring lambs show light sales with one lot of choice prime lambs at 3300 and a lot of good to choice 57 lb lambs at 3050.
The forecast warns of below normal temperatures for the next five days with an average near 51 degrees. Expect little daily variation and rainfall totaling over 0.44 inches, mainly on Saturday and again early in the week.
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