—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 3, 1973 16 Retail egg prices, which broke out of a two-year depression at the end of 1972, will probably continue at their December levels before declining in early April according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) top economist. He added that choice beef prices are ex pected to increase into th£ spring. Dr Don Paarlberg, director of agriculture economics at USDA, today noted that December egg prices averaged 62.2 cents per dozen for Grade A large, about 7 cents more than in November and the highest point reached since March 1970 when eggs averaged almost 68 cents per dozen His comments were in response to inquiries from the press “From March 1970 until Pa. Farmers To Up Spring Grains 3 pet. Commonwealth farmers intend to devote nearly two million acres to the three principal spnng-plarited feed grains, ac cording to a survey by the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service This is a modest three percent more than planted last year but with favorable growing con ditions it could be a whopping lump in quality and quantity over the 1972 harvest Corn acreage will be increased by 30,000 to 1,470,000; oats will climb by 25,000 to 425,000; soybeans will move 8,000 to 43,000 The latter represents the largest percentage increase—lB percent—and reflects the in creasing reliance on soybeans as a protein source for dairy far mers Not much change is anticipated in winter grams as acreage sown earlier is nearly the same as the preceding year Winter wheat is up two percent at 296,000 acres but barley is down two percent to 172,000 acres |JAMESWAY VOLUMATIcI |Siiage Distributor-Unloader t k True 3-Point - k Suspension No Drive Drum to Manhandle No Weights * Gives You Faster Feeding * Two Machines in One Phone 393-3906 | 1305 Manheim Pike Lancaster, Pa. 17601^ Egg Prices Predicted High Through April December 1972, egg producers took a beating. During much of this period, prices were actually below the cost of production,” said Dr. Paarlberg. “As a result laying flocks were cut back, production dropped off, and retail prices finaly responded to the reduced egg supply.” Dr Paarlberg pointed out that even with the December in crease, eggs were nevertheless cheaper than they were 20 years ago. “As a matter of fact,” said the economist, “on the basis of year-round averages consumers paid less for eggs in 1972 (52.4 cents) than they did in almost every year in the last three decades And for people who like to reminisce about the so-called good old days, I would remind them that eggs were selling for 68 The Crop Reporting Service points out that this forecast is still subject to a variety of influences that could change the farmer’s final commitment on spring planted grains while the fall planted grain harvest is now at the mercy of growing conditions which thus far have been generally favorable. My Neighbors m* “Dear, J know how you hate to have me call during office hours—but—t.” cents a dozen in 1920." Because high feed costs will probably limit any expansion in egg production this' year, Dr. Paarlberg predicted prices would hold firm until the spring when they usualy drop off after the Easter demand is filled. Choice beef prices, under pressure from limited supply and strong demand, reversed a three month down trend in December when prices moved two cents higher to $1.14 per pound. Dr. Paarlberg predicted the increase would continue despite higher production and a lifting of all beef import restrictions for 1973 “Beef consumption will be up— probably by 2 to 3 pounds per person,” said Dr. Paarlberg. “With higher incomes people will bid up the price.” Dr. Paarlberg emphasized that in 20 years the price farmers receive for their beef has in creased only 16 percent while the retail price has jumped 30 per cent. Come in to See and Drive the big new Masseys today. They’re 27 ways better. *i„ * < % •> •)« < y < <■ * v * A yfc». ‘ *' * *•%,., .f*e '» ~. - . &*.«* 4 t ♦>* V* * From the 80 hp MF 1085 to the strapping MF 1155 with 140* horses, you’ll find all the big tractor news in the big new Masseys, We’ve made them 27 ways better for you. For example; NEW: a really quiet cab. A really comfortable cab. Our tests indicate that you hear a noise level less than 85 decibels even when the new Masseys are, running at full load NEW: A b| 9 14 ' mch single-disc cerametallic clutch for smoother, easier shifting and longer life. NEW: Wet disc braking system. Operates independently of the tractor hydraulic system. Brakes are self-adjusting and smoother acting. NEW: More P ower for more work. There’s 140 PTO hp* in the big MF 1155. 120* hp in the MF 1135; 100 hp* in the MF 1105. One is matched just right to your big farming needs. Come in and let us tell you the other ways we’ve made our big new Masseys better than ever. Get the whole story. First-hand. Today! M. M. WEAVER & SONS N. Groffdale Rd. Ph. 717-656-2321 ** $ Leola, Pa. 17540 •Mfr’s est
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