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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1959
Page
9
Local salable receipts up 10 percent from last week with 75 percent slaughter steers 15 percent heifers and 5 percent cows. Prime share near 3 percent while choice runs about 65 percent and good about 25 to 38 percent. 4 day totals top since January. Average net expected near 1160 per head for slaughter steers.
James O'Hara in charge reports cattle receipts up about 600 head from last week at Lancaster Yards. Trade was slow for slaughter steers but moderately active for other classes with steers 55 percent of supply and stockers and feeders 35 percent. Prices: slaughter steers 29.50 to 32, few 34 to 34.50. cows 50 higher. bulls and feeders steady. calves 32 to 37 for good stock calves under 500 lb. feeders 550 to 800 lb 30 to 36.50. 800 to 1005 lb feeders 28 to 30. sows 17.75 to 18. barrows 18 to 19.25. lambs 25 to 28 for 60 to 90 lb. ewes 4 to 7 for shorn slaughter.
The USDA announced a one year postponement of using a revised conversion chart for determining moisture in eastern soft red winter and white wheat. The chart was to be used with the Weston Moisture Meter for Grain starting June 15 1959 while further studies review moisture behavior of the two eastern wheat classes from the 1959 crop.
Donald Ace reports Penn State extension dairy specialist urges dairymen to plan carefully before starting stable remodeling as pasture season begins to ensure completion before next fall’s stabling season opens.
Burling's Hatchery promotes eight top strains and crosses for farmers. Highlights include Leghorn eggs uniformity, Sexlinks popular with nearby growers, and a 270 egg average from 1800 birds. Also lists combinations like Merryknoll Sexlink, Rock male x Andrews White Rock brain methods, and Supermeat quality lines.
Last week trade on high choice and prime steers slowed after Monday with 1100 pound plus steers dropping sharply. Wednesday sales eased about 1.50 for nets with best activity on 4100 pounds and under across grades. Carcass beef steady to 50 higher. cows up 50 to 1. bulls up 50. stockers and feeders steady. Monday included four loads of prime slaughter steers 1225 to 1400 pounds and bulk high choice and prime groups.
Market summary from New Holland Sales Stables notes receipts of bulls, cows, and cutters with prime and choice categories. Prices range about 19 to 34 dollars, with overall market steady despite slower demand and thin consignments.
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