Commodity prices still under downward pressure
LITITZ U.S. commodity
prices have remained under
pressure in recent weeks because
of developments affecting both
supply and demand.
Average farm prices slipped 0.4
percent in February - the second
consecutive monthly decline
reflecting lower prices for wheat,
soybeans, and cattle.
Markets have been weak in
response to generally favorable
crop developments in the Southern
Hemisphere, some improvement
in US soil moisture conditions,
continued large domestic meat
supplies, and lagging demand for
agricultural products caused
partly by sluggish economic ac
tivity and high interest rates both
here and abroad.
Export activity for corn and
soybeans has been sluggish
recently, as buyers appear to be
remaining hand-to-mouth in an
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spreading action
Wic has also forseen an adjustable grill,
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PENNSYLVANIA
RON ACKENMUCK
Penn Argyl, Pa.
215-863-5524
DICKATTKINSON
Montrose, Pa.
717-663-2574
CARL R. BAER
Elliottsburg, Pa.
717-582-2648
CREUTZBURG, INC.
Livestock &
Farm Supplies
Paradise, Pa
717-768-7181
FREDCRIVELLARO
Easton, Pa
215-258-7584
attempt to minimize inventory
costs and obtain the market
benefits of large Southern
Hemisphere crops Both
movement and sales may pick up
as the crops come into better focus
and uncertainties in Eastern
Europe are clarified.
U.S. farm income and food price
levels during the first quarter are
likely to be lower than earlier
expected. Commodity prices in
coming months will be in
creasingly affected by crop
prospects in Northern Hemisphere
countries particularly the
United States, where plantings are
likely to expand but yields will be
highly dependent on rainfall
Some price strength should be
provided by the tightening world
supplies of feed grains, oilseeds,
and cotton.
Livestock prices should
strengthen as producers reduce
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chopper or a 24 volt d c battery operated
chopper including an automatic charger
These two models are equipped in the
factory with a manual starter panel and
are protected by fuses to diminish risk of
accidents
Very quiet these bedding choppers are
mostly used on small or medium sued
farm As we(( as being mobile the 220 volt
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Motor 220 volt a c 3 h p 24 volt d c
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PAUL HORNING
CUMBERLAND FARM AND
DAIRY SUPPLY, INC.
Chambersburg, Pa
7 a 7-263-0826
DeVRIEZE FARM EQUIP.
Milanville, Pa 18443
717-729-7988
THOMAS DUNLOP
Jersey Shore. Pa
717-753-3196
AARONS. GROFF A SON
Ephrata, Pa
717-354-4631
HISTANDS FARM* NOME
Rome, Pa
717-744-2371
HOLOBUS SALES ASERV.
Meadville, Pa
V,
215-267-7208
MARVIN I. KOIIST
Dairy Equipment
Lebanon, Pa
717-272-0871
JIM’S EQUIPMENT
Springville, Pa.
717-942-6928
STANLEY A. KLOPP
Bernville, Pa
215-488-1500
LANDIS AUTOMATION
Milton, Pa.
717-437-2375
LEO LANDIS
Mtlfersburg, Pa
717-692-4647
OTT BROS.
LUCAS BARN EQUIP. McConnellsburg. Pa
Bellefonte, Pa 7X7-485*4114
814-383-2806 717-485-4662
output m response tr a squeeze on
returns. In spice oi recent declines,
average U.S. farm prices have
remained 10 percent above a year
ago.
Export prospects for U.S. farm
products in fiscal 1981 have dim
med in recent months. Exports are
projected at a record $47 billion
16 percent above last year’s $4O 5
billion, but $1.5 billion below the
previous estimate (November
1980). Exports in the first quarter
of fiscal 1981 (October-December)
were above a year ago, but below
expectations.
Much of the decline is due to
price weakness for soybeans and
products caused by generally
favorable crop developments in
South America, a strengthening
dollar, and sluggish demand for
soybeans and products m Western
Europe.
Pesticide supplies should be
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BRAKE - on wheel swiveling
CAPACITY: l-bale/50 seconds approx
DIMENSIONS width 31" (80 cm) (with
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MAM BARN EQUIP.
Westfield, Pa
HARLEM MARTIN
Troy, Pa.
717-297-3972
DICK McCARTY
Forksville, Pa
717-924-3374
MORRIS FARM EQUIP.
Ogdensburg, N J
201-827-6432
OSWALD EQUIPMENT CO.
Hartstown, Pa
814-382-4445
ample during 1981. Basic
manufacturers’ overall supplies
are reported to be four percent
greater than last season with
herbicide supplies up eight per
cent, insecticide supplies down
three percent, and fungicide
supplies about the same as a year
ago. Prices are expected to
average about 10 percent above
last year
The U.S transportation system
moved record volumes of grain,
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The Wic bedding chopper chops straw, hay or corn
fodder and spreads it uniformly under your cows, all
in a single operation. When you use chopped bed
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JOHN R. NTS7RAND, JR.
R.D. 2. Sugar Run, PA 717-746-1951
JOHN PARTS
Lacey ville, Pa.
717-869-1464
RUMMEL DISTRIBUTING
Cabot. Pa.
412-352-9219
PAUL SHOVER, INC.
Carlisle. Pa
717-243-2686
SHOW EASE ST ALL CO,
Lancaster, Pa
717-299-2536
SOMERSET FARM SUPPLV
Somerset, Pa
814-443-2841
ATLEEF. RERERT
Littlestown, Pa
717-359-5863
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Wic has perfected a three point hitch PTO chopper
activated by the power of your tractor Easy to in
stall, it is ideal for free stalls, or in strawberry fields
tor mulching purposes
HARRY L. TROOP
Cochranville, Pa
215-593-6731
UMBEROER’S MILL
Lebanon, Pa
717-867-5161
Wll DAIRY SALES
Oxford, Pa
717-529-2569
ZIMMERMAN'S ANIMAL
HEALTH SUPPLY
Lititz, Pa
717-738-4241
DELAWARE
SAMUEL DIXON, JR.
Clayton, Del.
302-653-7232
VIRGINIA
JOSEPH C. BENDER
Catlett. VA
fresh fruits and vegetables, and
processed foods in 1980, while its
capacity continued to expand. A
substantial increase m the in
ventory of suitable rail and barge
equipment is forming a buffer
against local service disruptions.
Nevertheless, spot shortages of
equipment can still be expected
during peak seasons in 1981.
Railway labor contracts are up for
renewal, but it is too early to
forecast the course of negotiations.
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Hagerstown, Md
301-790-3698
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Street, Md
301-452-8521
NEW JERSEY
TOMMULVANEY
Fl emington, N J
201-782-1679
RUSS SMITH
Warren Glen, N J
NEW YORK
JAKE MERRITT
Owego, N Y.
607-687-4672