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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1961
Page
9
James H Eakn Jr extension agronomist says September and October are key soil test months. Farmers should sample sod fields planned for next spring crops and submit samples in county agent containers to help planners and labs process timely analyses.
The year documents more than 20 billion pounds of red meat inspected and certified as wholesome. Beef leads with 103 billion pounds, pork 88 billion, lamb and mutton 613 million, and veal 604 million pounds.
Cattle receipts 668 at the November 14 auction with slaughter steers steady to strong despite poor quality. Bulls and cows mixed with high choice weights 900 to 1100 pounds bringing 2625 to 2700 dollars. 2710 to 2760 for few tops. Calves and vealers linked to weight, with medium gains for lighter lots and steadier prices for heavier lots. Barrows and gilts mostly steady to 25 higher. Sheep market not established due to insufficient lots.
For consumer protection inspectors condemn and destroy nearly a million pounds of meat products each working day due to disease spoilage or contamination. The notice cites ongoing enforcement and farm and industry roles in safeguarding food safety.
At the November 16 New Holland auction slaughter steers mostly steady with spots strong under 1100 lbs. Cows steady, bulls strong. Receipts 955. high grade lots 950-1100 lb steers $26.85-$27.10, bulk Choice $25.00-$26.25, Good to low Choice $23.50-$25.00. Calves and dairy cattle also listed with varied prices. killers at 74.5 cents per lb.
Weekly review notes local cattle receipts the smallest for any regular week since April. Slaughter steers opened higher but retreated late Monday and Tuesday. Prices rose again midweek with steady to higher steer prices, cows up to 75 cents, and prime loads trading around 2750 to 2759 with weekly close near 2725.
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