LN_LS250
New Holland, PA    Wed July 16, 2008    USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News

New Holland Sales Stables
Pig Auction for Wednesday, July 16, 2008.
 
Receipts:  453    Last sale:  372    Last Year:  203

   Compared to two weeks ago, feeder pigs sold steady to firm, instances 25.00 
higher.  All pigs are state graded and sold on their in-weights, with 
prices quoted per hundred weight.

Grade      Head      Weight         Price
US 1-2      102      21-28 lbs    30.00-65.00, pkg 70.00
             28      33-35 lbs    50.00-65.00, few 95.00
             28      40-47 lbs    55.00-80.00  
             40      51-58 lbs    75.0-80.00, pkg 55.00
             38      63-69 lbs    55.00-65.00, pkg 85.00
             20      70-77 lbs    55.00-60.00, pkg 70.00

Grade      Head      Weight         Price              
US 2         64      16-23 lbs    25.00-35.00, few 70.00-95.00
             13      30-45 lbs    70.00-90.00, pkg 35.00
             12      50-56 lbs    60.00-65.00
             14      64-70 lbs    35.00-60.00
              
**Next feeder pig sale will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008**
                     
Source:  USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland, PA 
         David Garcia OIC / Cell (202)744-6499
         Joe Massey, Market Reporter, office (717)354-2391
         For 24 hour market information (717)787-6006
         http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS250.txt

         For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports:               
         http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMNpubs/index.htm

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