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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
15
Ready to cook movement fair to good with steady undertone. Slaughter schedules well maintained for broilers and fryers despite heavy breeder hen slaughter for Hebrew holiday needs. Live supplies adequate and demand for dressed product strong though lighter than prior weeks. Prices for light hens mixed and heavy hens paid at farm TFEWR.
A weekly market report from Urner Barry notes a long tone with a close balance across most areas. Egg mediums show ample supply but demand remains generally higher with medium prices and broad interest.
Wholesale selling prices for New York eggs remain unchanged to lower as pre Rosh Hashana demand fails to materialize. Extra large stocks are adequate, large whites ample, mediums in slightly better supply after heavy breaker clearances, and smalls fully adequate. Bulk egg demand is slow with carton orders lacking urgency.
Patricia Townley, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clay Townley of Willow Street RD1, was crowned Harvest Queen at the Solanco Fair on Wednesday night. She is a Solanco High School junior who performed So Far Away on guitar and song in the talent portion. Runner up was Karen Herr, 16.
Exhibitors from Pennsylvania and other states compete at the All-American event in Madison Wisconsin. Entries exceed 1541 with Canada returning for four entries and 21 Holsteins. Total premiums amount to 58344 dollars as Holsteins lead with 12030. The schedule runs September 20 to 24 at the Farm Show Building with shows, sales, and a recognition banquet.
The Green Dragon market Friday reported receipts of 125 head with prices steady to lower. Consignments included New Jersey springing heifers and Pennsylvania springers and fresh cows, plus Virginia springers and Canadian cows with varied price ranges. Beef cows and feeder market were active with cutter and fat cow prices listed and stocker prices for beef breds and Holstein bulls.
District 10 4-H Horse Show at Ludwig's Corner Grounds Saturday morning. State Dairy Show at Farm Show Building Harrisburg Monday. Elizabethtown Donegal 4-H Club gathering at Henry Stoltzfus residence Mount Joy RD1 Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Garden Spot 4 H Club meeting at Donald Landis home Friday at 7 p m.
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