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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1966
Page
14
Light hens priced around 6 1/2 cents per lb with heavy hens at 13 to 14 cents. farm prices averaged 14.00 cents. Week saw highs 15 and lows 13.3 cents as sales rose about 100000 birds to 13 million head.
Price list dated November 1, 1966 shows weights and per pound prices for hens light and heavy ducks drakes geese and turkeys with percentages noted for typical ranges. Also lists rabbits pigeons jumbo squab and total coops sold as 995.
The weekly report notes gains in the average price of broil and fryer items on the Eastern Shore market. Exchange activity shows upward movement with higher prices across categories and steady trading volume in the latest period.
The Delmarva report notes eight weeks of only ready to cook information and states the USDA policy to deemphasize live prices will continue. This guidance reflects readers and market reporting shifts.
The notice states the Delmarva report is being discontinued and live broiler and fryer prices listed weekly under the Eastern Shore Exchange will serve the purpose. Comments are invited from readers.
Hog prices show a small supply with standard hogs at 23.00 to 27.00. Barrows and gilts steady with US 1-3 200-235 lbs at 23.00 to 23.50 and a few at 24.00. 2-3 235-270 lbs at 22.00 to 22.60. Sheep futures steady with wool lambs and utility grades. prime 77 lbs at 26.75 and 85 lbs at 24.50. utility 80-90 lbs at 21.00.
Urner Barry Publications will inaugurate a quotation for Extra Large white eggs on Monday November 14. The firm lists five reasons for the move and three against it and says grade terminology will shift to reduce confusion. Extra Fancy Heavyweights become Large Fancy and Fancy Heavyweights become No 1 Large with same specs.
Urner Barry reports the weekly egg market figures from New York with price movements, supply notes, and market tone. Includes trade activity details and indicators affecting forward pricing for buyers and sellers in the region.
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