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American Agriculturist, August 16, I 924 
Reviewing the Latest Eastern Markets and Prices 
MILK PRICES 
T HE Dairymen’s League Cooperative As¬ 
sociation announces the following prices for 
the month of August for milk testing 3% in 
the basic freight zone of 201 to 210 miles from 
New York City: Class 1 milk used chiefly 
for fluid purposes, $2.06 per 100 pounds; 
Class 2A, used chiefly as fluid cream, $1.70; 
Class 2B, used chiefly in the manufacture of 
plain condensed milk and ice cream, $1.75; 
Class 2C, used chiefly in the manufacture of 
soft cheeses, $1.75; Class 3, for milk used 
chiefly in the manufacture of whole milk and 
sweeted whole condensed milk, powdered, 
evaporated whole milk, $1.55; Class &A and 
4B, based on butter and American cheese 
quotations on the New York market. 
The League prices for August are the same 
as for July with the exception of Class 1. Class 
1 in July was $1.86, having been increased to 
$2.06 for August. 
Sheffield Producers 
The Sheffield Farms Company Producers 
announce the following prices for August for 
3% milk in the 201 to 210-mile freight zone. 
Class 1 , $2 per 100; Class 2, $1.70; Class 3, 
$1.55; Class 4 to be determined by market 
quotations of butter and cheese. 
The Sheffield Producers have recently 
adopted the multiple price plan. During July 
the flat price was $1,703^. 
Non-pool Cooperative 
In the absence of any information to the 
contrary, non-pool prices still remain the same 
as in July, namely Class 1, fluid milk, $1.86; 
Class 2, for cream and ice cream, $1.70; 
Class 3A, for evaporated and condensed milk, 
$1.60; Class 3B, for fancy cheeses, $1.45; 
Class 4, determined by New York butter and 
cheese quotations. 
Interstate Producers 
Interstate Milk Producers Association 
(Philadelphia) receiving station price for 
August for 3% milk in the basic zone of 201 
to 210 miles from Philadelphia is $2.19. In 
the 101 to 110-mile zone the price is $2.29. 
BUTTER MARKET FLIGHTY 
Although, as we go to press, the prices we 
report are the same as last week, nevertheless 
the market has shown a very flighty tone all 
week. There are a number of factors that 
have kept the market more or less in this hec¬ 
tic state. The “into storage” movement has 
been heavy and accumulations are worrying 
many operators. There is talk in some quar¬ 
ters that prices are still too high while others 
have a more optimistic opinion. In spite of the 
fact that advices state that flies, dry weather, 
short pasturage and labor for grain harvest are 
cutting production in the West, nevertheless 
receipts continue to be heavy. In most quar¬ 
ters in the market there is a disposition to push 
sales to effect a clearance in some cases, busi¬ 
ness being done without profit. 
On Tuesday the market took a downward dip. 
The declines were slow but every little dip that 
the market took brought out a new buying 
interest. However, as soon as a slight reduc¬ 
tion took place a counter increase followed, so 
that the market has been up and down. Ad¬ 
vices indicate further falling off in the make this 
week and if this materializes to any extent we 
may see a gradual strengthening of prices. 
Western weather advices from the Northwest 
dairy sections report cool weather. 
The hot spell in the East has been responsible 
for a number of defects in receipts and only a 
small proportion of these will pass official 
inspection. This has had a tendency to 
strengthen prices on higher grades and from 
now on will be responsible for a gradual widen¬ 
ing of the range of values. 
CHEESE MARKET FIRM 
Reports of firm cheese market in the West and 
up-State have had a distinct influence in the 
Established 1898 
EGGS WANTED 
-BY- 
H. WITTNER 
318 Greenwich St., New York City 
1. PROMPT RETURNS 
2. HONEST PRICES 
3. EFFICIENT SERVICE 
Ref.: This Paper 
Bank of America 
(Atlantic Off.) 
Franklin Nat. Bank 
Your Bank 
SHIP YOUR EGGS 
WHITE AND BROWN 
To R. BRENNER & SONS 
Bonded Commission Merchants 
358 Greenwich St., New York City 
New York market. Although the New York 
market is quiet, nevertheless there "is a de¬ 
cidedly firm undertone prevailing. Reports 
from up-State indicate that the make is shrink¬ 
ing and receipts of fresh State flats here are 
decreasing. Incidently it might be stated that 
the quality of arrivals is running more or less 
irregular. Prices are about the same as last 
week, average run; State whole milk flats are 
19^2C with fancy marks varying from 20 to 
22c. Undergrades are running as low as 15c. 
FANCY EGGS ADVANCE 
The fact that receipts of fancy nearby whites 
have been light, has been responsible for a 
2-cent increase. The hot weather has had a 
very decided effect on the egg market and be¬ 
cause such a large percentage of arrivals are 
showing the effect of hot weather, the real 
fancy marks have advanced in price. Because 
there are so few of them coming in, they are 
held firmly. 
In general, egg receipts have been on the 
decrease and there has been a heavier drain on 
storage houses. Of course storage stock is 
interfering with the prompt sale of compet¬ 
ing qualities of fresh goods, however, the 
market is in a very healthy condition. 
Where nearby whites are candled they are 
bringing anywhere from a cent to 2 cents above 
quotations given below. It certainly is a fact 
that right now a little extra effort is paying 
poultrymen handsomely. 
LIVE POULTRY UP A LITTLE 
Express receipts of fowls and broilers have 
been rather light during the past week and 
consequently the market seems to be a little 
firmer. This is not quite as true with fowls as 
it is with broilers. Fowls are meeting only a 
mediocre demand. The freight market on 
fowls has been weak and the express market 
can’t be expected to show much difference. 
However, prices have strengthened a full cent 
since last week. The hot weather is not con¬ 
ducive to higher prices, especially in the case 
of fowls. 
The broiler market has been considerably 
better. Broilers are firm and toward the end 
of the week of August 9 efforts were made to 
reach 34 cents for fancy, selected, colored 
stock. Many receivers have been selling freely 
on account of the hot weather and this free- 
selling tendency has had the effect of keeping 
prices more uniform. 
September 29 to 30 will be the Jewish 
New Year. The best market days are 
September 24, 25 and 26. At that time, 
fat fowls, turkeys and ducks are in de¬ 
mand. This is a good time for farmers 
to send in fat fowls that they have 
culled during the past months. This 
will be a good time to get rid of habitual 
setters. 
POTATO MARKET DULL 
There are a number of factors that are work¬ 
ing against a stronger potato market. For one 
thing, shipments from the South are too heavy 
and the quality of receipts varies so greatly 
that there are too many cheap potatoes coming 
in to help the price situation. Cheap southern 
potatoes are really responsible for the low price 
that Long Islanders are getting. At the present 
time Long Island farmers are getting about 75c 
a bushel, whereas last year at this time they 
were getting anywhere from $1.10 to $1.30. 
Growers in South Jersey are getting some¬ 
thing like $1.50 a barrel. It goes without saying 
that these men are getting a whole lot less 
than what it cost to produce the potatoes. 
The situation is very unhealthy. Long 
Island potatoes on the market (which is dull) 
vary anywhere from $2.00 to $2.50 a barrel 
while Jersey potatoes vary anywhere from 
$1.85 to $2.00. 
GRAINS AND FEED 
According to New York State Department 
of Farms and Markets, the following prices 
prevailed August 2: 
The quotations given in this report show the approximate 
prices at which feed can be purchased per ton, and grain 
per bushel, in straight carlots through billed, from Western 
points, delivered on track at points in the freight zones as 
indicated. Mixed carlots cost approximately $2 per ton more. 
Retail feed and grain prices vary with different local dealers 
depending upon their individual cost of doing business, volume 
handled, etc. In the case of feeds the retail price may some¬ 
times be as high as $5 per ton above the wholesale prices given 
in this report. 
Latest Government reports from Washington 
indicate that the wheat and corn prospects are 
somewhat better on August 1 compared with 
July 1. According to the crop experts favorable 
weather conditions will be responsible for some¬ 
thing like 60,000,000 bushel increase in the corn 
crop and a 70,000,000 bushel increase in the 
wheat crop. 
The development of an active export demand 
for domestic wheat combined with the strong 
market in Liverpool and cable advices that 
Germany has decided to accept the Dawes 
Plan in full, resulted in a higher wheat market 
in Chicago on August 7. The foreign situation 
is steadily improving prospects of a satisfactory 
grain market. 
about the immediate future due to the fact 
that the teamsters in New York threatened 
to strike, which had the effect of influencing 
buyers to hold off. It appears that the strike 
will be settled without any difficulty. 
Arrivals consist mostly of very poor stuff, 
There is little No. 1 hay coming in and that is 
about the only grade that is holding firm 
As a matter of fact it is pretty hard to find 
any real No. 1 hay. Choice hay has been 
selling about $32.00, which is extreme, but 
the majority of receipts are undergrades, and 
the accumulation of this stuff keeps the market 
in poor shape. There is more or less new hay 
coming in now but buyers hesitate to take 
a chance because many of the receipts are 
showing heat. No. 1 new hay in small bales 
is quoted at $26.00. 
Use A. A. Radio Reports for Vegetable 
and Small Fruit Markets 
The vegetable market changes so rapidly, 
from day to day, that little can be gained from 
weekly price quotations. The only way to keep 
in proper touch with the vegetable and small 
fruit market is to get a radio report daily. If 
you haven’t a radio try to get to a neighbor who 
has one, at least every other day. Reports are 
broadcast at 10:50 A. M. standard time from 
WEAF. 
Albany 
Ogdens - 
burg 
TJtica 
Rochester 
Syra- 
Buf¬ 
falo 
No. 2 W. Oats. 6 IP 2 
No. 3 W. Oats.60 
.62^ 
.60^ 
cuse 
.60 a 
-58 a 
-61H 
.5 9H 
.59 34 
.57 h 
No. 2 YeLCorn.. 1.29 
1.30H 
1.28 
1.27 
1.23 
No. 3 Yel. Corn.. 1.28 
1.2934 
1.27 
1.26 
1.22 
Ground Oats.47.00 
47.60 
46.60 
46.30 
44.90 
Spr. W. Bran... .31.25 
31.85 
30.85 
30.55 
29.15 
HardW.Bran.. .32.00 
32.60 
31,60 
31.30 
29.90 
Standard Mids.. .33.25 
33.85 
32.85 
32.55 
31.15 
SoftW. Mids... .37.00 
37.60 
36.60 
36.30 
34.90 
Flour Mids.36.50 
37.10 
36.10 
35.80 
34.40 
Red Dog Flour ..42.50 
43.10 
42,10 
41.80 
40.40 
D. Brew Grains. .38.00 
38.60 
37.60 
37.30 
35.90 
W. Hominy.45.25 
45.85 
44.85 
44.55 
43.15 
Yel. Hominy... .44.25 
44.85 
43.85 
43.55 
42.15 
Corn Meal.50,00 
50.60 
49.60 
49.30 
47.90 
Gluten Feed.43.75 
44.35 
43.35 
43.05 
41.65 
Gluten Meal.. 
36% Cot. S. Meal 46.50 
47.20 
46.10 
45.60 
44.40 
41% Cot. S. Meal 51.50 
52.20 
51.10 
50.60 
49.40 
43% Cot. S. Meal 56.00 
56.70 
55.60 
55.10 
53.90 
31% OP Oil Meal - 
— 
— 
— 
— 
34% OP Oil Meal 50.25 
50.85 
49.85 
49.55 
48.15 
Beet Pulp. 38.00 
38.60 
37.60 
37.30 
35.90 
Local Buffalo Market 
Since Buffalo is an important milling center for wheat feeds 
and linseed meal, quotations are given for this point on both 
a through-billed and a local basis. Ground oats $42; spring 
wheat bran $27.50; hard wheat bran $30; standard middlings 
$29.50; soft wheat middlings $33; flour middlings $34.25; red 
dog flour $39.50; dry brewers grains $33; white hominy $44; 
yellow hominy $43; corn meal $47.50; gluten feed $41.25; 
gluten meal $47.50; 31% old process oil meal $45; 34% old 
process oil meal $46. 
For points taking New York rate add to Albany price H 
cents on oats; yk cents on corn; 10 cents on cottonseed meal; 
and 20 cents on other feeds. 
LITTLE CHANGE IN HAY 
There has not been a great deal of improve¬ 
ment in the hay market during the past week. 
For a day or so there was a little anticipation 
Quotations From Eastern Markets 
The following are the prices at which farm products of special interest to Eastern farmers 
sold on August 7: 
Eggs, Nearbys (cents per dozen) 
New Jersey hennery whites uncandled, extras. 
Other hennery whites, extras. 
Extra firsts.... 
Firsts.. 
Gathered, whites, first to extra firsts. 
Lower grades. 
Hennery browns, extras. 
Gathered browns and mixed colors, extras. 
Butter (cents per pound) 
Extra (92 score). 
State dairy (salted), finest. 
Good to prime. 
Hay and Straw, Large Bales (per ton) 
Timothy No. 2.. 
Timothy No. S. 
Timothy Sample. 
Fancy light clover mixed No. 1. 
Alfalfa, second cutting No. I. 
Oat Straw No. 1. 
New York 
Buffalo 
Phila. 
48 to 50 
46 to 47 
43 to 45 
35 to 38 
38 to 40 
38 to 42 
38 to 44 
31 to 37 
32 to 33 
38 to 46 
35 to 37 
33 to 34 
S8}4 to 39 
39 
39K 
38 
35 to 38 
38^ 
37 to 38 
30 to 36 
U. S. Grades 
Old Grade 
Standards 
$27 to 29 
$22 to 23 
23 to 25 
20 to 21 
Live Poultry, Express Lots (cents per lb.) 
Fowls, colored fancy, heavy..... 
Fowls, leghorns and poor. 
Chickens, colored fancy. 
Chickens, leghorns. .. 
Broilers, colored. 
Broilers, leghorns. 
10 to 20 
27 to 29 
30 to 31 
14 
24 to 25 
20 to 21 
30 to 33 
28 to 31 
21 to 22 
18 to 20 
29 to 33 
22 to 26 
Live Stock (cents per pound) 
Calves, good to medium. 
Bulls, common to good. 
Lambs, common to good. 
Sheep, common to good ewes. 
Hogs, Yorkers. 
Some Facts About the Dairy Business 
('Continued from page 98) 
that pooled milk at Sheffield prices would 
have returned to producers $6,600,000 
more than they received. 
The margin against the poolers seems 
greater than it should be especially since 
there is a steadily increasing percentage of 
fluid uses of milk and a smaller surplus for 
manufacturing. In 1923 fluid consump- 
tion of milk increased from 44 to 48 per 
cent, of the total, making a substantia 
reduction in volume going into manu¬ 
factures. Decreases were reported in the 
amount of milk used for making butter 
and all kinds of cheese except the Italian 
variety. 
Total milk production in New York 
State in 1923 was 4,862,705,934 pounds, 
with increases in the cheese country; in 
the central section no change and de¬ 
creases in the southern, southwestern and 
southeastern counties. The milk supply 
nearest New York City is steadily growing 
smaller, though it comes from fine herds 
under ideal conditions for health inspec¬ 
tion and enforcement. 
Such facts as are available seem to 
show that pooled milk converted into 
cheese by dealers and League plants 
could have earned 32 cents per cwt. more 
if handled in other plants. The League is 
compelled to operate some plants at a loss 
because of its slogan: “A Market for the 
Milk of Every Member.” How important 
efficiency and economy is, however, is 
proven by figures that show that a gain 
of 32 cents per cwt. for cheese milk 
would have given poolers an additional 
sum of $1,415,985.53. 
The constructive suggestion I have to 
offer is that efficient marketing might be 
aided by a joint conference plan, WITH 
REGIONAL BOARDS TO PASS ON 
CONTRACTS, SHIPPING, TO EF¬ 
FECT ECONOMIES IN MANUFAC¬ 
TURING AND DISTRIBUTION AND 
TO CONSTANTLY COMPARE RE¬ 
TURNS IN ALL BRANCHES OF 
THE BUSINESS OF SELLING AND 
MANUFACTURING. There is strength 
in conference especially where a natural 
community of interest exists as it does 
among milk producers. 
T B from a Breeder’s Standpoint 
(Continued from page 105) 
very great progress could have been 
attained by using the old subcutaneous 
test alone. But by the addition of the 
more efficient and economic tests great 
progress has been made. During the 
past two years a large corporation in our 
county has been buying cattle from herds 
that had passed clean tests and when 
they recently had their herd tested it was 
found clean. Now it would have been 
impossible five years ago to have brought 
together such a large herd in oUr county 
with these results. 
