From Friday, October 12 to Thursday, October 18 Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs WHITE Jumbo Ex Large Large Medium Pullets Off Grade BROWN Jumbo Ex Large Large Medium Pullets Peewees Unquoted Unquoted Off Grade Undergrades Checks Breaking Stock: Friday - 12.60-12.90; Monday - 12.30-12.60, 12.90-13.20; Tuesday -12.00-12.60,12.60-12.90; Wednesday -11.70-12.30,12.30-12.60. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Prices paid per dozen Grade "A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail stores. Ex. Large .92-.94 .92 .78-.52 .80-.81 .81-.87 .81-.82 MASS.X Mostly N. HAMP, Mostly R.I. Mostly VERMONT .9S-.98 .BS-.92 Mostly .95 .88 MAINE .BS-.92 .79-.56 X Includes Central and Western Sections only Copyright 1984 by Uncaster Farming P.O. Box 366 - Utitz, PA 17543 Office: 22 E. Main St., Utitz, PA 17543 Record-Express Office Building Phone; Uncaster 717-394-3047 or Utitz 717-626-1164 Robert G. 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Newspapor Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. Represented National by J.L. Farmakis, Inc. #203-968-1746 .86 .82 .70 .86 .82 .70 .84 .80 .69 Tuesday, October 16 Report supplied by USDA Large .86-. BS .86 .72-.76 .74-.7S .75-.81 .7S-.76 56 45 .55 .56 .45 55 .82 ,78 67 79 .75 66 Small .51-.53 Medium .79-.81 .79 .66-.70 .68-.69 .6S-.74 .6S-.69 .75-.83 .82 .73-.79 .3S-.42 .40-.41 .40-.46 40-.41 .45-.51 THERE IS A DIFFERENCE No One Else Gives You A System That: • Automatically grinds, mixes & delivers feed • Retains ration formulations • Capable of keeping feed bins filled with proper ration • Modular design for easy adaptability • Operating cost less than 3 kw/ton (grind, mix and unload) • Exclusive “Dual Mixing Action” • Available in 1 & 2 ton sizes ars m Heinsey’s Poultry Market Root’s, East Petersburg Tuesday, October 16 Report supplied by auction MUSCOVY DUCKS, DRAKES: range .60-.76 per lb. MUSCOVY DUCKS, HENS: range .50-.62 per lb. PEKIN DUCKS- range .30-.48 per lb. RED FOWL: 5-6 lbs. range .20- .26 per lb. RED FOWL: 4-5 lbs. range .09- .28 per lb. CROSSBRED FOWL: 5-9 lbs. range .20-.28 per lb. CROSSBRED ROOSTERS; 4-6 lbs. range .30-.48 per lb. CROSSBRED ROOSERS: 7-11 lbs. range .30-.62 per lb. GUINEA FOWL: range 1.50-1.95 per lb. BANTY ROOSTERS: range 1.00- 2.25 ea. BANTY HENS: range .25-1.00 ea. LEGHORN FOWL: ,09-.241b. LEGHORN ROOSTERS: .20-.26 GEESE: 8-15 lbs. range .30-.42 per lb. PIGEONS: range .85-1.10 ea. WHITE PIGEONS: range .90- 1.50 ea. RABBITS: 4-6 lbs. range .42-.66 per lb. RABBITS: 7-11 lbs. range .20-.48 per lb. BUNNIES: .50-3.00 ea. GUINEA PIGS: range 1.00-3.25 ea. GOATS: range 17.0047.00 ea. KID GOATS: range 25.00-30.00 ea. SHUCKERS: 2.00-2.75 ea. DOVES: 1.50-3.25 ea. TOTAL NUMBER COOPS: 984 New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report Thursday, October 18 Report supplied by USDA Current broiler/fryer negotiated prices for immediate delivery includes mostly multiple-drop shipments to New York City from Delmarva RANGE: U.S. Grade A .47-.54; Weighted AVG.; U.S. Grade 1 51.33; Premium (X) Boxes 11,830. (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. automatic farm systems 608 Evergreen Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-5333 Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, October 18 Report supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: Prices are unchanged to lower with large in the weakest position. Cartoned egg movement in general was light to fair although an occasional dealer noted orders as fairly good Jumbos were in a better balance but most dealers were still rationing their supplies. Floor stocks of extra large and large were at least ample. Offerings of additional production continue to be heavy and have only found a limited buying interest. Mediums and smalls were in a much better position than large. The demand was not that aggressive for the smaller sizes but the supply has lessened and there was at least some inquiry. Undertone un settled. Prices to retailers: sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large .60-.65; A .59-.64; A Medium .53-.56. Eastern-Pa. & N.J. Poultry Wednesday, October 17 Report supplied by USDA Market Comment; Prices were unchanged for this week’s arrival. Undertone is steady on prices for next week’s deliveries. Slaughter schedules are moderate with most plants not running to capacity. Offerings are adequate but not as heavy as anticipated. Prices Paid at Farm: Light Type Hens: 10-11 W, mostly 11. F. 0.8. Plant: H^-IS mostly 15. Peoria Cattle Thursday, October 18,1984 Report Supplied by USDA Cattle traded moderately throughout the week. Slaughter steers and heifers closed generally steady, instances steady to firm with last week. 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SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-4 1050-1210 lbs. 62.00-63.00 ; 900. 1050 lbs. 60.00-62.00. Mixed good and choice 2-3 couple packages 1140-1220 lbs. 61.00-61 50; 900-105® lbs. 58.50-61.00. Good 2-3 56.00-59 00 Few good 2-3 holsteins 1070-14]® lbs. 53.00 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS Choice 2-4 950-1100 lbs. 61.00-62 00- 800-950 lbs. 59.00-61.50. Mixed good and choice 2-3 800-1000 lbs. 58 00- 61.00. Good 54.00-58.00. COW: Breaking utility and commercial 2-3 37.00-38.50, few high dressing individuals to 41.00 Cutter and boning utility 1-2 34 00- 37.50. Canner and low cutter 30 00- 35.00. BULLS: YG 1-2 1200-1900 lbs 41.00-46.50. Delmarva Poultry Thursday, October 18 Report supplied by USDA Market Comment; Movement of ready to cook whole birds was irregular. Some plants indicated that demand was fairly good and supplies were clearing. Others found the demand light and sup plies building and difficult to clear Breast cutlets and wings were moving satisfactorily while legs and leg quarters had slowed. The overall slaughter was moderate as an occasional plant was not operating today. Live supplies were at least adequate. Weights were irregular although tended to fall in a range of desirable to heavy. Overtone remained unsettl ed. Today’s L.T.L. asking prices are lower on U.S. Grade A at 47-53 cents. Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva (000). Estimated 10/18 1,814,000; Ac tual 10/11 1,960,000; Actual 10/16 1,984,000; Average Weights 10/16 4.46; Average Weights 10/94.43. o hmiml » *1 ■ fOUNOS Or FEED' WO MOS'DAV Profit Pullets