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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1976
Page
15
Urner Barry Publications reports Poultry Market activity in 1976. Prices trends and supply levels observed across poultry sectors with notes on demand fluctuations and regional market variations.
Ready to Cook movement stays fair with heavy slaughter schedules at most plants. LTL asking prices hold steady for plant and US grade A. Live supplies adequate and weights trend heavier. Negotiated trucklot prices for 2 3 lb broiler fryers for next week delivery plant grade 40 41. Immediate broiler fryer prices reflect shipments to New York City from Delmarva. US Grade A 43 44 Plant 42 43 Premium X US Grade A 45 50 Premium X Plant 44 48 WTC. Averages US grade A 43.93 Plant 42.79 Premium X US grade A 48.38 Premium X Plant 47.85.
Prices from Clearinghouse Inc reflect GNR eggs traded in 30 dozen cases at 300 or 750 case lots. Values shown FOB buyers dock Tuesday and Thursday weekly include Extra Large to Breaking Stock classifications with weights and per case figures.
Baltimore market on Wednesday September 15 shows unsettled demand with prices unchanged to three cents lower on Mediums. Bar growth in supplies of barge sizes remains adequate and mediums are well cleared. Cartoned eggs state graded to retailers with minimum one case sale noted.
Farm buyers report light type hen offerings barely adequate for a fair processor. heavy type hens show improved demand ahead of the Hebrew Holidays. Prices paid at the farm reflect light type hens at 12 to 14 percent, with most at 14 to 14.4 in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The market reports prices unchanged to lower for Medium eggs and maintained overall. Cartoning demand remains fair with adequate larger sizes and light for ample Mediums. Undertone steady yet cautious as prices move to retailers and volume buyers. White eggs in cartons delivered to store doors list Extra Large 75 7642, Large 74 7542, Medium 64 6742.
Hay markets show slow but steady demand at the farm. Alfalfa brings 65 to 75 per ton, mixed hay 55 to 60, timothy 50 to 60, straw 35 to 50, and mulch 20 to 25 per ton.
Monday September 13 at 11 A.M. 72 loads offered including mixed hay 56 to 70 with alfalfa 65 to 86, timothy 44 to 68, ear corn 92.50 to 95.50 per ton, straw 55 to 67, oats 1.85 per bushel. One moisture-affected straw load noted.
At Green Dragon in Ephrata and Leola Pa on September 3 1976 buyers quoted hay and straw prices by ton and load. Alfalfa 62.00 75.00 per ton, Timothy 38.00 70.00, mixed hay 35.00 61.00, straw 46.00 72.00, corn 80.00 97.00 per load depending on lot size and region.
The Lancaster area lists average prices for grain and feed items as of Friday Sept 17 with per bushel or per ton rates. New corn bids at 60 cents and offers 66, old ear corn bids 86 and offers 95, shelled corn 2.88 bid 3.45 offered, oats 1.54 bid 1.79 local and 1.84 to 2.03 western, wheat 2.88 bid 3.15 offered, soybeans 6.65 and soybean meal not fully shown.
Fogelsville Poultry sale on Tuesday September 14 1976 offers hens heavy type 15 to 25 pounds pullets 37 to 47 ducks 26 to 48 roosters 21 to 41 geese 44 turkeys hens 44 rabbits 30 to 41 guinea fowl 90 per pair pigeons 89 to 105 per pair. Total coops 369. Auction day 11 30 a.m. Poultry received Monday 7 p.m. to 10 30 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. to noon. Directions given for Fogelsville Rt 22 thruway exit and Cracker Barrel location.
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