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There seems to be no reason for this situation except the strikje at several major processing plants.
Broiler supplies are still Well above last year, but they are Coming down rapidly. By the first week of November, they will be only about eight per cent a|x»v.c last year. , j
Right now, the poultry industry is selling nearly 18 per cent more broilers than last year at prices 10 per cent above last year, indicating
continued strong demand and probably some storage buying. The only real dark Spot is] the continuing rise in eggs set. Week before last, they reached 27 I per cent above last year. Some chick cancellations are coming in, which may reverse the trend, but there will still be a whole lot of broilers by the end of December and I on through January.
HOGS
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Hog prices are running true; expectations, which is gradually but steadily down. They probably will continue that way through November. The bulk of last spring’s big big crop still has not come to market
Richmond averaged' $15.75 to $16.25 last week, with Vireinia auctions at $15.65 and the SuffolkSmithfield market at a steady $|5.
Baltimore was lower at $16^25 and western markets were lower with a top of $1525. (
The best the farmer can do sell hogs when they are ready 180-200 pounds.
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EGGS
Egg prices may be in for a little more sag in October, but there should be a spurt in November.
Producers are still hanging onto old hens, but replacement pullets
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