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Lespedeta seed supply for the nation is running 2 percent over last year. Korean kind, which makes up 89 percent of the total grown in Virginia, is 9 percent over 1958 production but 4 percent below the ten year average. So the supply should be. ample to go around.
Orc^ardgrass; domestic seed is in ample supply although total supply is running 5 percent less than a year ago. The supply figures 35 percent greater than the ten year average, however. A large 'portion of the total supply is now imported—about four million pounds. Of that, approximately three million comes from Denmark
Red clover production is up 6 percent from last year and 14 percent over the ten year average. Total supply, production plus carryover, is running one percent below last year. The improved variety Kenland is in good supply and therefore priced close to common Red Clover, so it looks like this year will be a good time to switch'*6’ to this variety of Red Clover.
Tall Fescue Kentucky 31 or Alta) is not as plentiful supplywise as some of the other seeds, but there’s plenty of it around. Demand has. not been as great for .this seed as for some of the other, so if this is the seed you’re looking for, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it.
OATS
The recommended varieties are in relatively short supply. So, if you need oats plan to make a midwinter or spring p la n t i n g, you should check on seeds right away. Don’t wait until the last minute or you may not be able to find them.
BROILERS
It doesn’t look like there is much possibility for any weakening of broiler prices in the next few weeks. Virginia prices were running a little lower than Delmarva and Georgia last week, but they are not expected to go any lower, as long as prices in these areas hold their present level—at least not for the next few weeks. Reports are that some of the Deep South markets are putting out lighter than normal birds for market. This would indicate that demand is catching up with supply and might make a firm market for the next few weeks.
In Virginia, broilers were 2 cents higher for the week at 16 to 19 cents, mostly 17 cents a pound. In North Carolina, broilers moved up to 18 cents and in Georgia, broilers were mostly-18 also. Delmarva broilers ranged from 20 to# 20.4 cents a pound.
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