Hog Markets Lancaster Market August 15,1977 HOGS; Barrows and gilts 1.00-1.50 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-2 200-240 lbs. 47.50- 48.00; Few US 1 210-235 lbs. 48.50-49.00; US 1-3 200-245 lbs. 46.75-47.50; US 2-3 255- 290 lbs. 44.50-46.00. SOWS: US 1-3 325-500 lbs. 36.00-37.00: 500-600 lt»; 35.50- 36.25. New Holland Hog New Holland, Pa. Monday, AngustlS, 1977 HogAnction 1347 Today Last Monday 1457 TREND: Barrows and filts mostly 1.00 higher, upply mainly US 1-2 200-230 lb. barrows and gilts. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-2 195-235 lb. 46.50-47.10; 40 Head US 1200-230 lb. 47.25- 48.00; US 1-3 200-240 lb. 44.35- 46.35; Few US 2-3 230-255 lb. 44.50-45.10. National Reputation - Local Service ATTENTION CATTLE FEEDERS Do you want to make buying your stackers and feeders easy. It can be very simple. Just call and give us your order. All orders filled to your exact specifications. Call us anytime'. We can be very helpful. ■»_ WALTER M. DUNLAP & SONS Consignors can get state tags at our office, thereby saving 25c marketing expense Lancaster Auction Wednesday, August 17,1977 HOGS: Barrows and gilts mostly 1.00 lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1 210-240 lbs. 48.0048.25; US 1-2 200-240 lbs. 46.50- 47.25; US 1-3 200-250 lbs. 46.25-46.75; US 2-3 250-280 lbs. 43.50-45.50. Lancaster Feeder Pig Lancaster, Pa. Tuesday, August 16,1977 Feeder Pigs 1714 827 Today Two Weeks Ago TREND: Compared to two weeks ago feeder pigs 2.00- 4.00 higher. All prices on a per hundred weight basis. US 1-2 30-50 lbs. 94.00 106.00; 110 Head 35 lb. 109.00 115.00; 50-60 lb. 85.00-96.50. US 2-3 30-50 lb. 93.00-102.00; 4050 lb. 83.0092.50; Couple Lots 50-55 lb. 78.5081.00; 60 65 lb. 69.0074.50. Utility 100 Head 25-50 lb. 70.0079.00. NEXT FEEDER PH. SALE^k. AU6. 30 ■ 1 x jk ESDAY, Consign all your feeder pigs to Walter M. Dunlap & Sons where they will be handled by a capable and experienced staff. Feeder pigs received from 6 A.M. to 11 A.M LANCASTER STOCK YARDS For Further Information, Coll 717-397-5136 New Holland Feeder Pig New Holland, Pa. Wednesday, Augqst 17,1977 Feeder Pigs Today 1004 Last Wednesday 1155 TREND: Compared to last Wednesday feeder pigs steady, instances 2.00 lower on US 1-2 All prices on a per hundred weight basis. US 1-2 3(MOlb. 92.00-103.00; 40-50 lb. 81.50-95.00;; 50-70 lb. 76.00-81.00. US 2-3 30-50 lb. 78.00-90.00; 50-60 lb. 67.00-80.00_ Peoria Hog Auction Thursday, August 18,1977 HOGS: 3500 - Barrows & gilts active, opening mostly 50 higher. US 1-2 210-240 lbs. 46.00-46.25, about 100 head 46.50; US 1-3 200-250 lbs. 45.50-46.00. SOWS: Finn to 50 in stances 1.00 higher. US 1-3 350-500 lbs. 37.50-38.00. Vintage Hog Saturday, August 13 Reported4B6 head. No. 1, 210-240 lbs. 46.25- 47.35; No, 2-3, 210-240 lbs. 45.50-46.25, 1 lot at 235 lbs. 48.00; sows 34.0035.75; boars 25.75- heavystraights 270-310 lbs. 38.50-39.00; lightweights 160-185 lbs. 36.75- Wednesday, August 17 Reported 290 bead. No. 1, 210-240 lbs. 47.35- 48.50; No. 2-3, 210-240 lbs. 46.35-47.35; sows 34.25-35.75; boars 29.00-31.50; heavystraights 270-320 lbs. 37.00-41.25; lightweights 155- 175 lbs. 34.25-40.25. Thursday, August 18,1977 No. 2-3 17-45 lbs. 57.00- 103.00. CONTACT: JOHN CAMPBELL Atglen, PA (215) 593-5529 GARY McGEE Spring Run, PA (717) 349-2340 DAN DERR Conowingo, MD. (301) 378-3280 St. Louis Hog Market Thursday, August 18,1977 HOGS; 5000 - Barrows & gilts active, 50-75 higher. US 1-2 200-240 lbs. 46.25; US 1-3 200250 lbs. 46.0046.25. SOWS: Uneven, weights under 450 lbs. steady to firm, over 450 lbs. steady to 50 lower. US 1-3 300600 lbs. 37.00-37.50, load around 300 lbs. 38.00. Indianapolis Thursday, August 18,1977 HOGS: 2000 - Barrows & gilts active, mostly 50 higher. US 1-2 200-230 lbs. 46.5046.75; US 1-3 200-250 lbs. 46.2546,50. SOWS: Moderately active, steady instances 25 lower. US 1-3 300-400 lbs. 36.50-38.00. Lancaster Grain Friday, Aug. 19 These prices are made up of the average prices quoted by a number of participating area feed and grain con cerns. It should be noted, however, that not every dealer or broker handles each accomodity. All prices are per bushel except ear corn and soybean meal where are per ton. The average prices quoted Friday, Aug. 19 are as follows: BID + OFFERED+ Ear Corn 50.00 58.00 Shelled Corn 1.83 2.08 Barley 1.68 1.94 Oats Local Western Wheat Soybean Soybean Meal 1 Tips on Cooking Fruits and Vegetables Extension specialists at Penn State University recommend cooking fruits and vegetables for the shortest time possible to retain most of their nutrients, original shape, and attractive color. Some vitamins are dissolved in water and destroyed by heat. Heat also dulls bright green color in vegetables and causes texture breakdown. Lancaster Farming, Saturday. August 20, 1977 Futures Trading] Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May Trend - Cattle are higher, Hogs are higher, Potatoes are lower and eggs are higher. Market Provided by Commodity Department Reynolds Securities, Inc. Aug. Sept. Oct. 1.35 1.66 2.27 1.15 1.51 2.13 5.20 Nov. Dec. 186.75 Jan. March May Trend - Corn is lower. Wheat is higher, Soybeans are higher and Soybean Meal is stronger. Market Provided by Commodity Department Reynolds Securities, Inc. Week to date Same period last week 591,000 1,061,000 91,000 Same period last year 601,000 1,065,000 101,000 LANCASTER STOCK YARDS If you want your hard-earned moneys worth in quality feeder cattle and if you want expert handling of your market cattle then we should get to know each other. Please feel free to call us at any time for up-to-the-minute market information. Remember - when it comes to livestock ■ J. M, Hoober is Number 1, OUR BUSINESS IS MORE THAN LIVESTOCK OUR BUSINESS IS SERVICE TO YOU FOR TOP MARKET DOLLARS J. M. Hoober Steer Division Ph: (717) 397-6191,569-2084 Please Call Us Soon J.M. Hoober Hog, Calf & Sheep Division Ph: (717)397-6191;626-5659 (Closing Bids as of Thursday, August 18) Chicago Chicago New York Cattle Hogs Maine Potatoes 41.15 45.60 38.40 37.62 37.50 36.30 37.10 34.70 CHICAGO GRAM FUTURES (Closing Bids as of Thursday, August 18) Soybean Cora Wheat Soybeans Meal 2.19 1.84% 5.28 138.30 2.29% 1.83% 2.39 2.01% 5.38% 2.43% 2.06% U.S. Inspected Livestock Slaughter Estimated Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 4.14 4.70 5.13 5.73 5.60 137.80 5.23 5.30% 141.80 CATTLE HOGS SHEEP 595,000 1,083,000 94,000 3 Chicago Fresh Eggs 55.20 52.25 56.75 58.65 54.90 138.00 139.80
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