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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of Marketing Wholesale Livestock Reports

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Arranged by type (daily or weekly) and then chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of daily and weekly wholesale livestock sales reports for the Buffalo, Niagara Frontier Region. Each report includes date, time, and temperature at time of report. Livestock types are broken down into specific category. Information given generally includes demand, estimated numbers sold, general market strength, average weight, and price. Information is given for steers and heifers, slaughter cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep and lambs. Name of reporter is also given as well as radio and television call letters where the reports were broadcast.

Related Material

13436 Wholesale Price and Arrival Reports

13437 Wholesale Dry Bean and Grain Crop Reports and

13439 Wholesale Ornamental Crop Reports, report on commodities during a similar time period.

Processing Information

These records were transferred to the State Archives circa 1981, but were not formally accessioned until January 2002.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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