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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1975

Page

14

Hog Prices Quietly Fall Across Markets

Hog markets on November 17 19 and 20 1975 show Barrows and Gilts mostly steady to lower with declines of up to 1.50 from prior levels. US No 1 2 200-240 lb hogs trade around 54.00 to 54.60 at some markets, while lighter weights 160-190 lb fetch about 40.00 to 45.79. New Holland and Peoria reports reflect similar softness with openings at 52.50 to 54.50 for 200-240 lb ranges and boars generally 34.00 to 46.25.

NEW Holland Sales New Holland Barrows

St Louis and Indianapolis Hog Markets Report

St Louis hog market shows 5500 head with barrows and gilts moderately active and steady. US 1-2 200-230 lb at 52.75 to 53.00, US 1-3 200-240 lb at 52.25 to 52.75, uneven weights 51.50 to 52.25, US 1-3 240-250 lb 51.00 to 52.25. Indianapolis hogs 2001 barrows and gilts fairly active, mostly steady, with early weak stances.

Peoria ST. Louis

Leb. Valley Auction Hogs Prices Report

Summary of livestock prices at Leb. Valley Auction listing US No. 1-2 barrows and gilts 230-240 lb at 55.00, No. 1-3 200-240 lb at 53.85, sow and boar ranges, feeder pigs 25-60 lb at 27.50-36.00 per head, and various 240-260 lb hogs priced between 50.00 and 52.00.

Hay and straw prices and sales report from 1975 harvest

Regional and local farm market data list prices per ton for hay straw and corn fodder across November 14 15 and 17 1975. Alfalfa Timothy mixed hay straw and ear corn figures are shown with loads sold and price ranges. Includes farm sale observations and commodity notes for Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania.

Southeastern & So Pennsylvania

Market Summary: Cattle Higher Hogs Potatoes Eggs Lower

The Commodity Department Reynolds Securities reports Trend-Cattle are higher while hogs potatoes and eggs are lower as of Thursday November 20. Closing bids reflect current market directions for livestock produce and farm goods.

Commodity Department Reynolds Securities, Inc Commodity Ix Reynolds Securities, Inc

Oklahoma Feeder Cattle Market Summary

Feeder steers under 500 lb 1.00 to 2.00 lower while over 500 lb hold steady. Feeder heifers under 500 lb steady to 0.50 higher and over 500 lb 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly steady with cann ers and cutters 0.50 to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls and heifers scarce but 0.50 higher. Receipts about 24,200 vs 31,445 last week and 24,185 last year.

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Lancaster Market Vintage Auction Paradise Lancaster New Holland Auction Peoria Auction Indianapolis Indianapolis Hogs Leb Valley Auction Danville Livestock Market Old Rt DanviLle Charles C. Myers Melvin M. Lehman Paul Z. Martin Paul Z. Martin Sales Stables Intercourse Harvey Z. Martin Walter M. Dunlap & Sons Lancaster Stock Yards Chicago Grain Futures Chicago New York U. S Oklahoma M. Hoober Inc Lancaster Stockyards
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