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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1975
Page
15
Prices per ton and loads for hay straw and corn across Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania with multiple dates in September 1975. Alfalfa and mixed hay ranges noted. straw and ear corn transactions listed. farm price basis and farm load sales at auction.
Slaughter steers and heifers led gains while cows and bulls moved little. Steers ranged 36.75 to 54.75 with up to 54.75 for a small lot, heifers 43.75 at top, cows mostly 14.00 to 24.85, bulls 22.50 to 33.00, and eggs and feeders showing varied bids amid steady to modest price shifts. Hog prices rose 1 to 1.25 per cwt with most weights trading near 61 to 63.25. Sow demand steady.
Delmarva broiler fryer market shows very slow ready to cook movement with ample offerings. Slaughter schedules reduced and some plants not operating. Prices: US Grade A 47-51, Plant 47-49, premiums 52-56. Wid Aug averages US Grade A 48.53, Plant 40.65, premiums 53.83/53.74. Live supplies ample, undertone steadier.
Prices for light type hens remained unchanged to higher on light trade in Eastern PA and New Jersey as plants run part time. Demand held for limited offerings with heavy type birds in fair balance and a fairly good call. farm prices cited with light type at 5-8, mostly 7 44 to 8 in Pa and 6 to 7 in N J.
Egg prices in Philadelphia hold steady to two cents lower with fair carton demand and ample medium offerings. Retail delivery to stores shows extra large A 651-70, large A 64-69, medium 55-44-59 under a weak unsettled market tone.
Fogelsville eggs Tuesday September 23 auction lists weights and prices per pound for hens pullets roasters drakes rabbits guineas and pigeons with many ranges. Total coops sold 325. Directions to Fogelsville auction provided with a Cracker Barrel nearby.
Prices for gradeable nest run eggs GNR are published by Egg Clearinghouse Inc. in Durham New Hampshire. Listings are classified by weight in 30 dozen cases and traded in lots of 300 or 750 cases. Prices are FOB buyers dock and computed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This week's classifications and prices are shown.
Slaughter cows and bulls varied with commodities. steers 41.50 to 47.10 per cwt, heifers 28.00 to 33.50, utilities 22.10 to 24.85, cutters 19.25 to 21.10, and canners down to 12.50. Feeder steers 27.00 to 33.50. vealers 41.00 to 56.00. hogs 63.00 to 64.00 for 210 to 220 lb barrows and gilts, sows 53.75 to 55.00, boars 42.50 to 43.25. Feeder pigs 36.00 to 46.00 per head. Sheep market not established.
Lancaster Farming provides updates on crop yields livestock markets and agricultural policy affecting Lancaster County farms. The paper covers regional events plant disease risks weather patterns and market prices guiding growers and ranchers.
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