Weekly Poultry Report
Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern Shore
And New Jersey Exchange
Weekly Review Weekly Review
LIVE HENS
Prices generally unchanged.
In instances an occasional lot
of light type hens noted as
high as 6 ] Ac. Offerings within
the area barely adequate to
adequate, however those from
New York and New England
ample for a slightly improved,
fair demand. Heavy type fully
adequate for a fairly good in
terest. Prices paid at farm:
Light Hens 4-6 c, mostly 5%-6c;
Heavy Hens 11c.
TURKEYS
Movement ol live birds heavy
in many quarters with prices
generally of a contractual na
ture. Limited sales noted on
young hens at 22-23 c mostly
22c, depending or size of lots
and young toms @ 21c.
Fogelsville
September 5, 1967
(Prices paid dock weights,
cents per pound except where
noted.)
Hens, light type, 4%-10%, 290 head. Riding horses 85-
mostly 5-542; Hens heavy type, 205; Driving horses 125-400;
5V2 -13%, mostly 10-13; Pullets, Killers 6-7 cents per lb.; Pony
20-37%, mostly 25-32%; Roast- mares 40-75, Geldings 25-55.
ers, 19%-31, mostly 26-29; Tur- HOGS
keys, toms, 17%-21: Turkeys, September 4 1967
hens, 36-33%; Rabbits, 11-36, steady to 50 cent lower
mostly 3C%-35; Guineas, 67%- market no No. I’s and No. 3’s
70; Pigeors (per pair), 60-1.65, was the word on receipts of
mostly 70-77%; Jumbo Squaib, g 54 head, with retail steady to
8587%. 50 cents higher. Retail 22-24;
Total Coops Sold, 505. Wholesale 20%-21%; Heavy-
CUSTOM SPRAYING
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING
* and" __ * - ' / ’ -
DISINFECTING
in all types of poultry houses.
MAYNARD L. BEITZEL
Witmer, Pa. Phone 392-7227
NEW! FOR POTATO VINE KILTING
ORTHO
P. L ROHRER and
Smoketown, Penna.
Broiler and fryer hve prices
averaged 11.57 cents per pound
this week.
Prices paid during the week
ranged trom a high qf 12.2
cents a pjund on Tuesday to a
low of 11.1 cents on Thursday.
Sa'es for the week totaled
922,400 thou’and head, 50,000
less than la.t week.
# Lancaster
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gilts 25 to 50c higher. US 1-2
200-240 lbs. 2125-22; few head
US 1, 195-220 lbs. 23; US 1-3
190-255 lbs. 20.60-21.25; US 2-3
200-275 lbs. 20.10-20 50.
SHEEP 100 - Spring lambs
50c lower. Ewes absent.
SPRING LAMBS - Choice
60-95 lbs. 24-24 50, couple lots
on Tuesday $25; Good 60-90
lbs. 22.50-24; Utility 20-22.
• New HoHond
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Ortho Paraquat is a new organic
herbicide that is highly effective .for
potato vine killing plus, these added
advantages.
♦Complete vine kill (and weeds) in 7-10
days.
♦Makes digging easier as a result of vine
and weed kill.
♦Speeds up harvesting for early market.
♦Discourages late blight tuber rot.
*Aids in control of tuber size for more
uniform crop.
in less stem attachment to tu
bers.
stem end browning in storage.
increases skin setting and maturity.
* Absolutely no residue left in the soil.
to tubers.
is neutralized on contact with
the soil.
Get Paraquat and get results!
• Lancaster Auction
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and low-Utility 20.85-22.50.
CALVES 145-Vealers steady
to $1 lower.
VEALERS - Choice 3943;
Good 37.50-40; Standard 35-38.-
50; Utility 28-34.50; Cull 25.50-
29.50, 70-90 lbs. 24-26.50.
HOGS 352 - Barrows and
gilts 25-SOc higher. US 1, 195-
220 lbs. 23; US 1-2 200-240 lbs.
21.25-22; US 1-3 190-255 lbs.
20.60-21.25; US 2-3 200-275 lbs,
20.10-20.50.
SPRING LAMBS - Choice
75-95 lbs. 24-24.50; Utility 85-
95 lbs. 20-21.
• Vintage
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CALVES 697-Vealers steady
to $2 higher.
VEALEES - Choice 3942,
few 42.50-44; Good 37.50-40 50:
Standard 35-38.50; Utility 29-
35; Cull 24-29, 55-85 lb 21-26.
HOGS 186 - Barrows and
gilts $1 higher.
BARROWS & GILTS - US
1-2 190-235 lbs. 22-22.75; few
US 1, 210 lbs. 2310-23.25; US
1-3 190-245 lbs. 2110-21.85.
SOWS - US 1-3 335-525 lbs.
16.75-17 75.
SHEEP 36 - Spring lamibs
steady to $1 lower.
SPRING LAMBS-Choice 60-
90 lbs. 24-25.50, few head 26-
26 50; Good 22-24: Utility 18.50-
22.
weights 20-21: Sows 16-17.
CALVES
September 4, 1967
Receipts of 123 head sold
steady. Choice and Prime 38-
43%; Standard 32-35%, Good &
Low-Choice 35-37%; Common
18-31.
Robert K. Rohrer
Bulldozing - Grading
"Patz Sales & Service
Barn Cleaners - Silo
Unloaders - Cattle Feeders
Quarryville, R. D. 1
Hensel 548-2559
BRO.
Ph. 397-3539
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September &, 1967—3
Weekly New York Egg Mkt
From Monday, September 4th to Friday, September Bth
Uon,
WHITE
Ex. Fey. Lg.
Fey. Lg.
Fey. Med.
No. 1 Med.
Pullets
Peewees
Ex. Large
BROWN
Ex. Fey. Lg.
Fey. Lg.
Fey. Med.
Pullets
Peewees
MIXED
Standards
Checks
Trend: Market clearly closed on Medium. Balance slow trad
ing. USDA to close out it’s dried egg buying.
Copyright 1967 by Urner Barry Publications
Lancaster Farming Ads Pay!
SUCCESSFUL ONES
YIELD-PROVED HYDRIDS
FROM P-A-G
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P-A-G’s SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Special Cross, P-A-G 399
This three-way cross rivals the best single crosses for
yield. With populations up to 22,000 you can depend
on excellent seedling vigor and good standability. You’ll
appreciate 399’s easy harvesting.
Special Cross, SX 29
Popular single cross that’s bred for the farmer who's
willing to go all out for yields. Plant at populations
from 16,000 to 24,000. Ideal for narrow rows. Has
ability to use high fertility and available moisture.
Double Cross, P-A-G 395
This hybrid is very flexible as to soil type and fertility.
It offers good seedling vigor and standability at popu
lations from 16,000 to 21,000. Recommended for nar
row rows. Produces excellent yields.
Your P-A-G dealer has complete details about all of
The Successful Ones. Including special crosses and
four-way crosses. See him soon.
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The successful ones.
WW.
Tues.
34 34
33% 33%
25% 26
24 25
19%-20 19%-20
13-14 14
36%-37% 36%-37%
40 40
39 39
24% 25
19%-20 19%-20
13-14 14
31% 31%
19 19
Frf.
Thurs,
34 33
33% 33%
27 27
26% 26%
19%-20 19%-20
14 14
36%-37% 36-37
40 40
39 39
27 27
19%-20 19%-20
14 14
31% 31%
19 19
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