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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1963
Page
5
Beef prices show a general drift lower with some steady pockets. Slaughter loads report Prime and High Choice ranges from 24.75 to 25.25 for 1100 to 1350 lb steers, with others near 24.00 to 24.50 for various weights. Slaughter heifers and cows fill out the ranges and feeders show near 22.65 to 23.00 for 690–750 lb steers.
Stanley Musselman of Quarryville was elected president of a newly formed 4-H Development committee. The group will study and report on using Pennsylvania Bureau of Markets funds for rural youth programs, with a $2,000 county grant for compliant counties. Officers include vice president Mrs Robert Hess secretary Mrs Landis Myer and treasurer Melvin Long.
The Department of Agriculture released the 1963 Yearbook titled A Place to Live. It surveys urbanization and industrialization impacts on resources, public services, rural redevelopment, education and economic opportunities, water and air pollution, and open spaces. It covers forests resources, farmland values, urban fringe farming, community leadership, the small town and more.
The Lancaster Farming note covers livestock exposition results with champions, reserve titles, and sale prices. Notable entries include a grand champion ewe bred to Pacesetter Jr selling for 310 to Lloyd Ayre of Bowmansville Ontario, and county ribbons across Angus Hereford and other breed classes.
Egg producers advised to store eggs in cooler areas rather than heated rooms. State extension poultry specialist Geers cautions against heat damage and quality loss for poultry products.
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