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Weekly Farm
Price Oulook
(This U the way proapects for Virginia farm pricea looked to the Virginia Dept, of Agricluture on Friday. The Department offers it to farmers with the warning that no one can predict pricea and be right all the time.) HOGS
The price decline in hogs will continue and there seems to be little likelihood of a rise within the next few weeks. • Not only do we have a seasonal Increase in production and supply, but August farrowings were up 6 per cent compared with the previous August. We will have more hogs coming to market as a result of this increase in the fall crop. Add to this the fact that we have considerably more pork in storage than a year earlier, adequate supplies of beef and poultry are coming to market and it is easy to see that pork is having to battle for its place on the dinner table. Market your hogs when they are ready, preferably at from 200 to 225 pounds. Don’t hold them for greater weights as this may cause you to lose money when discounts are applied. Prices: Virginia auctions averaged $16.55 for top weight hogs. Richmond closed at $15.50 to $16.25; Southeast Virginia $16.00 to $16.50; Western markets $15.00 to $16.50 and Baltimore $16.75 to $17.00.
VEAL
Veal seems to have hit its peak pricewise, and now appears to be adjusting downward. Competitive meats in adequate supply are affecting the demand. Veal is now coming on the market in ever-increasing supply. Prices are about the same as a year ago, but look for them to continue downward. Prices: Virginia auctions averaged $38.50 on choice and prime; good $34.75; standard $30.50.
Woodville HD News
The Woodville Home Demonstration Club met on Friday. Feb. 9. at the home of Mrs. C. B. Johnson with Miss Mattie Rector as hostess.
The meeting was opened with the Homemakers Creed
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