Poultry Market Report Shows Steady Prices and Mixed Demand
Ready-to-cook movement fair in most areas with limited feature activity. Slaughter schedules steady and U S Grade A prices unchanged at Plant and U S Grade A. Live supplies irregular with wide weight ranges. Undertone steady. Pool trucklot prices for Thursday in New York Area: U S Grade A 25 28 percent, Plant Grade 24 14 27 percent. Special packs include 134 2, 34 pound sizes.
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New York Eggs Fall Amid Nervous Market Slump
Prices trended sharply lower on Wednesday with moderate arrivals and ample to scarce egg grades. Auction sales on November 2 show mixed demand as large and extra large eggs remain plentiful while smaller sizes move slowly and prices vary by region.
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New York
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West Coast
Pennsylvania Young Farmers Week Proclaimed
Governor Milton Shapp declares November 7 through 13 as Pennsylvania Young Farmers Week to honor the association’s work linking vocational agriculture, education, and rural civic development across the state. A workshop for brides-to-be at the Farm and Home Center covers meals budgeting and time management with sessions on three Tuesday evenings. Farm News Brief notes crop use showing 8.8 acres for grain and 1.2 for silage per ten acres of corn.
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4-H Calendar Highlights Big Events This Week
4 H calendar lists events across Pennsylvania with beef breeding shows in Harrisburg on Sunday at 1 30 p m and a capon exhibit with awards at Elks Club in Lancaster on Tuesday from 10 a m to 1 30 p m. The state horse show runs Friday with morning and evening sessions at Keystone positions. Saturday coverage continues with further Pennsylvania State 4 H listings.
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Keystone International Livestock Exposition
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Lancaster
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Keystone International Livestock Ex
FLBA and PCA Hold Annual Meeting
The speakers discussed the tax surcharge as a tool to raise import costs, boosting domestic competition. They warned that success hinges on federal inflation control and noted a shift away from free enterprise if anti-inflation measures fail. Elvin Hess Jr., Strasburg RD1, PCA director, acted as toastmaster.
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Strasburg
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