Milford chronicle., 1962-07-06
Tremendous Poultry
Ind. Possibilities
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poultry industry far beyond the
dreams of most of those in the
business today, Mr. Hargreaves
pictured.
"The poultry industry h S
grown in the last 25 years from
an annual production of SO million
birds to a billion dollar income
industry producing 1892, ,f43,O 900
birds in 1861 he said. 30 u r
product is universally accepted. 1t
is the classic example of the free
enterprise system in action. 1t
represents a new concept of pro-
duction in American agriculture. !"
Concerning the future, Mr.. Har-
greaves said: Can Delmarva in
dustrymen accelerate their spirit
of cooperative efforts amongst the
various segments of the business
to produce more efficiently, mar
ket more effectively, and competi-
lively meet the challenge of this
dynamic industry? My answer is a
very loud yes. But we must decide
where we want to go and what we
want to do. We must find our
weak points, study them, uncover
the solutions and then go to work"
During the period of 1952-1972
we see our U. S. population grow
from 185 million to better than
I217 million. Now we assume that
as our total population grows, our
total consumption of broiler meat
will grow at the same time. Where
does Delmarva fit into this? Using
the same basis, we find Delmarva
growing from 100 million birds in
1862 to 222 million birds in 1872 if
she maintains her present position
as a supply area. However, we
must look at the normal increase
of capital consumption, which,
along with population grow h
means that production will have to
go on up to 3079 million birds per
year in 1872.
Mr.. Hargreaves spoke of Del
marva's neglect of it's opportunity
to adequately supply the Northeast
market. "Delmarva simply is not
enjoying what l deem to be her
rightful share of this tremendous
Northeastern market in which geo
graphically we hold a most stra-
tegic and enviable position, he
said. "The sad part is that Del
marva is only producing 1870 of
the nations broiler meat CON
sumption. 1t is a fact that 27.3%
of the nations population is To-
Gated in eleven Northeastern states
and Washington, d. C. Delmarva
should be enjoying a larger share
OF the market she is best suited
to serve.
Expansion on Delmarva is a
must if we care to hold our share
in the market place. We are fight
ing for more than mere prestige,
reputation and recognition. Well
be fighting for the well-being of
our communities.
He brought out that an increase
in the poultry business means
more for soybeans, corn, grain.
manufactured feed, housing, equip
ment, milling, and in the turnover
of dollars.
Edward H. Covell, Jr., Easton,
i of ]. McKenny Willis and Son.
Inc, spoke on Opportunity For
Breeder Hens and Hatching Eggs
On Delmarva." He said: Market
egg needs in the Baltimore area
in 1861 were 1,264,300 cases. OF
this demand Minnesota, which is
1900 miles away, furnished 27%o
OF these cases, Iowa 1879, PennsyI-
van1a 24%o and North Carolina
liz %. Maryland produced onIy
$3.50 of Baltimore requirements.
This market is a 90% deficit area
for local production.
There are many advantages to
the Delmarva area to encourage
egg production. A big factor would
be diversification of the industry
from strictly broilers, and more
control over quality in the indus
try would result. Market eggs pro-
duced locally would be fresher
and OF better quality. An increased
payroll would add to the economy
OF the area. Construction of hous-
ing facilities alone would add
$12,000,000 to the areas economy.
The extra production would add to
the efficiency of feed mills and
hatcheries. Processing plants
would process laying hen meats to
add to their volume This would be
tremendous opportunity to all of
Maryland and ultimately to the
consumer"
Otis G. Esham of Parsonsburg,
Esham's Hatchery, spoke on "Re-
ducing Production Costs Tbro1,oI,
Better Housing" William r.
Stephens, Bridgeville, Delaware.
had as his topic: Reduction Of
Ingredient Costs" William r. Muir
ray. Frankford, Delaware, Muir
rays Feed Service, discussed "Ad-
vantages Of Local Soybean Pro-
cessing." Sterling A. White.
Easton, Purina Ralston Company.
summarized the afternoon session.