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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1966
Page
10
Prices irregular up to 4 cents higher and 4 cents lower on light hens as demand varies. In New Jersey demand is good while Pennsylvania shows fair activity with many handlers diverting to other classes. Open market capons 9-10 lb sold 31-36 cents, mostly 32-34. Small runs of roasters and muscovy ducks also priced, with total coops sold 1667.
Prices paid for dock weights in Fowelsville on November 15, 1966 were published with local market figures and buyer listings. The report lists rates, vendors, and quantity notes, reflecting the day's trading activity in the harbor district.
The weekly average price for broilers and fryers fell to 13.69 cents per lb, after a steady decline through the week. The low reached 12.1 cents on Thursday while the high was 15.7 cents on Monday. Week's sales totaled 946,400 head, down 354,000 from the prior week.
Receipts include 169 cows 1 bull and 11 heifers sold steady with Holsteins 275 900 Guernseys 175 340 and other breeds 175 475. Hogs averaged 50 cents to 1 lower with 749 head. retail 22 23.50 heavyweights 20.50 21. Calves 130 head sold steady with Choice 36 40 Good and Low Choice 32 35 50 Standard 26 31 50.
Market notes list price ranges for various vintage items with weights and category codes. The shorthand numbers appear to reference quantities and weights, suggesting a catalog entry or sale listing.
Lancaster Farming is published Saturdays by Lancaster Farming Lititz Pa with offices at 2214 Main St Latitz Latitz Pa 17543 and 17542. Editor Don Timmons and Advertising Director Robert G Campbell oversee pricing of 2 per year in Lancaster County and 2 elsewhere. Established November 4, 1955.
Urner Barry Publishes in 1966 a weekly summary of New York egg market trends listing prices and wholesale activity. The report notes fluctuations in wholesale quotes, supply levels, and market tone across major buyers and traders.
Receipts totaled 188 head with hogs listed by weight categories 200-220 Ibs 21 35-2285 and 220-240 Ibs 21 10. Lightweights 1925 and sows 16-1735 are noted, with additional weights 180-2002110 and 240 Ibs and up 2335.
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