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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1961
Page
10
Auction at the Lancaster Poultry Center showed mixed bids with 13.2 to 13.4 rejected on five lots of 24 925 broilers. Overall 64 600 broilers sold at 13.2 to 13.9 for an average of 13 40. October 26 offered 109 275 head in 34 lots with 4 350 head sold in 29. List includes breed codes and buyer names.
Delmarva and Georgia market data show 12.50 to 13.50 per head prices on 416 500 head at farms for 24 hours ending Friday 10 30 with prices about a quarter cent lower on light to moderate demand. Weekend slaughter projected at 692 000 vs 836 000 last weekend. Broiler feed ratio for week ending Oct 20 steady at 29 with broilers at 13 07 per lb and mash 8 17 per ton.
John C. Harper II, extension lawn specialist, advises regular cutting as grass grows. Allowing extra growth for winter protection may invite snow mold and other fungal diseases.
Trend report notes top grade pullets clearing well while medium quality is irregular. Bedding in sheep pens should avoid snags to protect wool. Mentions government as backdrop and cites food industry as a major national employer.
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