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Weekly Farm
Price Outlook
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Hay
Chances of getting hay at lower than present prices are slim. Although the supply of Virginia hay is down about 54 per cent, an ample supply of outof-state hay is available to carry us through the winter. Hay coming into Virginia so far has been average and above in quality. When buying hay you should specify the quality and kind you want. Prices for first cutting of alfalfa and alfalfa mixes delivered to Virginia are running from $42 to $48. Second cuttings should be about $6 to $8 more. Clover and timothy prices should be about the same as the first cutting of alfalfa. The above are dealer cost prices taking into consideration freight rate reductions.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato prices on the Eastern Shore should be at their low point about now. Prices to farmers two weeks ago were running about $1 - $1.05. Last week they were down to 60 - 70 cents. Last year’s prices during the same period were 80 - 90 cents. Prices in September usually decline because of the heavy supply on the market. Recent cool weather while potatoes were being dug resulted in skinning - an added factor in the reduced prices.
Turkeys
Price increases are expected on hens and tom turkeys. Because of the volume coming in, however, prices should not be above those of last year. Total supply should be about the same as last year. Turkey^ are earlier and marketing during the third quarter has been heavier. Marketing, however, during the last quarter of this year is expected to be a little lighter. Cold storage holdings as of September 1 were 153 million pounds compared to 160 million pounds a year earlier. Storage holdings should increase.
Prices last week were
85.5%