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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1956
Page
7
Market listings show feed prices, flour, barley, corn, and wheat per unit, with regional notes for Augusta Rockingham and Walace. A geography note mentions Mexico’s climate zones and rainy season from June to October.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture reports wheat and steers show positive price prospects this week while hogs and eggs hold with slight gains possible. Barley may rise soon. soybeans face a bumper crop with a large carryover. Cattle prices and hog markets are mixed with regional price variations and storage considerations noted.
Summary of regional produce and livestock quotes with multiple commodities. Baltimore notes apples peaches and early potatoes with various pack sizes and quality grades. Cattle hogs and sheep prices listed for Baltimore Chicago markets, including steer and heifer ranges, utility and cull categories, and feeder stock bids.
Wall Street opened lower as uncertainty over the Suez Canal persists and Middle East oil supplies loom large. Oil stocks led losses with Royal Dutch and Standard Oil units down, while steels held firm after a labor dispute settlement and some gains in U S Steel and Bethlehem.
Agriculture Department notes market steady on broilers or fryers with strong demand. Offerings and supplies liberal and farm prices posted for the 24 hours ending at 12 noon today.
Broiler prices remain steady with supply rising and small regional shifts. Richmond and Delmarva each down a cent, Valley at 20 cents, North Carolina 19 cents, Georgia 19 to 20 cents. Egg prices delayed to rise with supply and demand in balance. Virginia at 46 cents.
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