Ready-to-cook poultry movement steadies in market report
Poultry market notes Sept 7 1971 show ready-to-cook demand holding as buyers refill depleted inventories. Slaughter schedules stay steady, some plants short on workers due to school openings. Live supplies ample with heftier weights. prices mostly steady with occasional declines. Prices paid for various items listed, including hens pullets ducks geese turkeys rabbits guinea fowl pigeons and total coops sold 282.
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New York
New York Eggs Prices Rise Amid Slow Buying and Retail Promos
Egg markets show continued price gains for large and medium eggs as receipts stay moderate from nearby areas. Demand remains cautious with limited aggression, while smaller sizes remain ample to excessive in a slow market. Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania reports note hay and straw steady with various price ranges per ton. A synodic month is defined as the moon's cycle from new moon to new moon, about 29 days and 12 hours.
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Bureau of Markets Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
The Farm Story Placed Before You
The American Agriculture series of restaurant place mats explains modern farming to diners across the nation. It traces farming history and tests knowledge with questions. New Holland Division of Sperry Rand originated the series and produced the artwork. Royal Paper Company of Coatesville prints and distributes it.
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United States
New Holland Division
Sperry Rand
Pennsylvania
Royal Paper Company
Coatesville
Prices of light hens ease in Eastern Pa and New Jersey
Eastern Pa and New Jersey light type hens fell within unchanged ranges while offerings remained heavy. Some flocks were held for further production due to higher egg prices. demand remained fair as plants ran at full capacity for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Farm prices showed light type hens at 4.44 to 6.40 dollars per case and 6.54 to 6.74 in New Jersey. Heavy type hens listed as TFEWR.
Fences for the Farm and Rural Home Bulletin Summary
A U.S. Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines planning fence types for protection, appearance, or animal containment. It covers materials, posts, maintenance, and safety tips including gloves, proper handling, and avoiding wire recoil injuries. Copies cost 25 cents from the Government Printing Office.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Help Us Serve You For Farm Calendar Submissions
Lancaster Farming asks organizations to contact to be included in the Farm Calendar. Call 394.3047 or 626-2191 or write to 22 E Main St Lititz PA 17543 to ensure inclusion and better service.
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Lancaster Farming
E. Main St
Lititz
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