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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1973

Page

14

Hogs Market Prices for Lancaster and St Louis Auctions

Market reports from Lancaster and St Louis show hog prices with weekly variations. Prices list US No 1 2 and 3 grades by weight, with barrows and gilts mostly down a dollar from last Saturday and steady to lower trends at St Louis auction. Notable figures include US 1 200-240 lb at 43.50 to 44.00, US 1-3 200-245 lb at 43.00 to 43.50, and bottoms for 300-550 lb lows around 36.00 to 39.00.

Barrows & Gilts St. Louis

Lebanon Valley Auction Highlights Hog Market Results

On Tuesday in Lebanon Valley the sale included 290 head of hogs with barrows and gilts bidding 75 to 125 cents higher. Prices showed U S 1 3 weights 200 to 240 pounds at 44.25 to 44.50, 2 3 at 43.85 to 44.25, and 3 4 weights around 40.50. Lows ranged 37.75 to 41.75 for 300 to 500 pound U S 1 3 hogs, boars sold 34.00 to 35.25. Feeder pigs included 11 lots of 30 pound pigs at 23.50 per head.

U.S

Hog auction price ranges at Indianapolis and Peoria reports

Indianapolis hog sale shows barrows and gilts mostly steady with 200-230 lb at 43.25 and 23 head at 43.50, US 1-3 200-250 lb at 42.50-43.00. Peoria auction lists 3500 head with US 1-2 200-230 lb at 42.50-43.00 and US 1-3 200-250 lb at 42.00-42.50.

Peoria

Regional Hay Prices and Rat Control Notice

Hay prices hold steady with No 2 and better ranges from 50 to 60 dollars for alfalfa 30 to 50 for mixed hay and 30 to 40 for timothy straw steady to five dollars higher for straw. Rats seek better fall homes. cleanup and ratproofing advised by extension entomologist Stanley Gesell of Pennsylvania State University with county agent contact for details.

Stanley G. Gesell Pennsylvania State University

New York Dressed Meats Prices Show Weak Demand

Daily market notes list varied beef veal lamb pork prices with overall weak steer and heifer demand. Wholesale volume drops while retail purchases hold steady. guidance urges advance meal planning and note keeping.

Omaha Cattle Market Turns Mixed as Prices Rise for Steers

Slaughter steers and feeders gain 25 to 50 cents with strong demand from buyers including Canada. cows retreat 3 to 4 dollars. Four day receipts 17,700 vs 13,800 prior week. Steers 943 pounds to 1270 pounds at 40.00 to 43.50. heifers 850 to 1114 pounds at 39.00 to 41.50. Cows 29.00 to 35.00. bulls 36.00 to 41.00.

Prehistoric North American Horse Ruled Before Indians

Before humans arrived in North America, a six foot tall horse species roamed the continent. It possessed short legs and three clawed toes on each foot, distinguishing it from modern equines.

North America

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Lancaster Vintage Auction Barrows & Gifts New Holland Auction Lebanon Valley Indianapolis New York Choice Hinds Bruning Daniel S. Esh Ronks, Pa Arthur Barloy Timothy Cert Timothy Reed Smoketown, PA Chicago Maine Commodity Dept Reynolds Securities, Inc Omaha Cattle U. S Barry L. Herr Pioneer Road Maynard L. Beitzel Dairy White Witmer
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