14—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 15, 1966 U S. Fall Pig Crop Down, But Pa. Numbers Up LARCKR PA Mi PIG CROP IX I’A. Pennsylvania had a fall ,p.ig crop of »12.000, accord ing to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service. This was about 1 percent more than the fall 1064 crop of 308,000 but 18 percent below the 3- year (1959-63) average. There were only 40,000 sows farrowed, smallest number of record for a fall crop. This was more than ofiset by a record high 7.8 pigs saved per litter. Total pigs saved from the combined spring and tail 1965 crops was 627,000 smallest annual pig crop since 1934. This Was down 3 percent from the 1964 total of 646,000 and 22 percent below the 5-yeair average. Sow farrovvings by months this fall weie; June, 5,000; July 6,000; August 9,000; September 10,000; -October 6,000 and November 4,000. Intended farrowmgs for the spring of 1966 with 44,- 000 sows compares with 42.- 000 m the spring of 196i5 and a 5-year (1959-63) av erage of 59,000. U.S. 1965 PIG CROP DOAVX The June-Xo\ ember 1965 pig orop is estimated at 38,- 558.000 head, 5 percent less than the 1964 crop. The South Atlantic States showed an increase of 5 percent and the South Central States were up 4 peicent Howeter these increases were not enough to- offset declines f 9 peicent in the East Xorth Central region and 5 peicent in each ot the X’oitli Atlan tic, "West X'orth Central and Western regions. T'he 5,2i99,000 sows far rowed during the June-Xo vember 1965 penod %\as 6 percent less than a year ear lier. These fai rowings com pare wuh the 1 percent de cline indicated by the June 1, 1965 report on breeding in tentions. Generally, the re- See your McCulloch dealer for a demonstration of any one of the great new McCulloch chain saws, especially the new Mac-10’s...the ones that make all other lightweights overweight and out-of-date. Buy a $32 value Garcia rodand reel combination for only $12.50. See a terrific saw in action—get a terrific deal on this spin casting combination. Don’t let this one get away! Landis Bros., Inc. 1305 Manheim Pike (1 Mile North of Lane, on Rt. 72) Lancaster Ph. 393-3906 port oa of June 1, 1966 in dicated fewer «ow« to farrow during the Juno-November period in al'l areas of the No tion. However, tho South At lantic and South Central re gions each show a 3 percent increase In actual farrowlngs ns of December 1. Jnne-No vetnber actual farrowlngs and June-Novemiber Inten tions reported Inst June as a percentage of n year earli er by regions are: North At lantic, 94 percent now and 94 percent in June; Bast North Central 90 and 89; West North Central 94 and 94; South Atlantic 103 and 100; South Central 103 and 96; West 93 and 100. '“Th'ere was a record aver age litter size of 7.28 pigs from the Jun e-N ovemiber 1965 farrowlngs. The previ ous record was 7.23 pigs per Hitter in 1963. Weather con ditions for farrowlngs were favorable during the June- November 1965 period and there was no serious out break of disease. These fac tors contributed to the in crease in the average litter size. The number of sows far rowing w'as less than a year If these intentions are earlier during all months of realized and the number of PUBLIC SALE BLACK AND WHITE HOLSTEIN FARM DAIRY COW SALE PAVILION along Rt. 230 Bypass directly across from the Comet Outdoor Theatre, just west of Lancaster. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1966 I Citation “R” ?' l| ■*• I van hoe Daug. ? ''"' 5 ' 1 Citation “R” Datig. Many Fresh by Sale Day GOOD PRODUCERS WITH GOOD RECORDS The Lancaster Union Stock Yards Announces New Marketing Service Due to the huge success and constant growth of the WEEKLY WEDNESDAY CATTLE AUCTION Inaugurated in April 1964, the Lancaster Union Stock Yards Company and the Mar ket Agencies now feel compelled to extend this excellent auction marketing service to VEAL CALF, SHEEP AND HOG each WEDNESDAY at 11:00 A.M. VEAL CALVES, SHEEP AND HOGS will'be sold at auction every Wednesday as in the case of slaughter cattle. The LANCASTER market .thereby will be extending and broadening its marketing services again to fit the needs of the producer and consignor PRIVATE TREATY AND AUCTION MARKETING FOR ALL CLASSES OF LIVESTOCK FOR ' EVERYONE ’ ‘' v. 1 -i- We earnestly hope that you, our consignor, will avail yourself of this new added servi6s . at no extra cost to you, and will consult your market agency for any further information. (j the Jume-Norember 10M pe- plf* nrm per utter roiiowi riod except Cor a 6 percent the tread of recetot yen re, Inoreuee in November. The the December-Miay 1988 pi* decline* are ao follow*; Juno crop would approximate 46.0 7 percent: July, 8 percent; million head. Thil* would be Außunt, 9 percent; Septem- 7 percent more th'nn in the her, 6 percent, and October, December IOG-HMay 106'5 pig 2 percent. . crop. I'KJS DOWN fl% 1005 The total pig crop for the December 1964 November 10 Oo period In the U. S. was 81,638.000 head, 8% less thou the preceding annual total. The annual pig crop in the 10 Corn Belt Slates totaled 62,806,000 head, 9 percent leas than a year ear lier. 1000 SOW IXTHXTIOXS- i.v r. s. U. S. Hog farmers report ed intentions to farrow 6,- 342.000 sows during the De cember 196.5-May 1966 period, 5 percent more than a year earlier but 12 percent less than the average. Increases in sow farrowings from De cember-M'ay last year are in dicated in all regions as fol- lows: South Atlantic and South Central each up 13 per cent; West, 7 percent; Bast North Central, 6 percent; West North Central, 5 per cent; and North Atlantic re gion, up 2 percent. 7:30 P.M. 45 CANADIAN DAIRY CATTLE 2 years easy credit CHARLES C. MYERS HOLSTEIN Owner Sow* bred and Intended for farrowing In the 10 Corn Holt HUH,ok during December 1005, January and February 1960, total 1,©57,000 head, 5 percent, more than a year earlier. All States except ViTs consiln show Increases com pared with a year earlier. Expected farrowing® by month's In these 10 Stotes are: .December, 420,000 sows, up 8 percent' January, 528,- 000 sows, uip 4 percent: and February, 709,0*00 sows, up 3 percent. Reported breeding Inten tions Indicate 3,244,000 sows to farrow in the March-May quarter in the 10 States. This would be 5 percent more than a year earlier. All 10 States show increases USED FEED MILL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1. Model 75 Vac A Way seed cleaner with complete set of screens and Motor 2. Papec 16” Hammer mill with magnet 3. Delco AC Electric Motor 50 HP 220-440 Volts 1745 RPM 3 Phase 60 Cycle 4. Sprout Waldron & Co. Molasses tank pump with GE Induction motor 5 HP Continuous Rise 220-440 Volts 60 Cycle 5. 4 - 2 ft. x 15 ft. length “I” Beams 6. Westinghouse 15 HP 3 Phase 1700 RPM 60 Cycle 7. Sprout Waldron & Co. 3 Ton Vertical Feed Mixer with motor Type F2OO 8. Sprout Waldron & Co. IV2 Ton Vertical Feed Mixer with motor 9. Sprout Waldron & Co. Size 2 Vi Molasses Blending Mixer with motor 10.'Aug Wolf & Co. Oats & Barley Crimper (Optrdtf on Electric Motor) 11. 2 GE Induction motor 5 HP Continuous 3 Phase 60 Cycle 12. Sprout Waldron & Co. SVz’G” Spiral Auger with Delco electric motor and forward and Reverse gear box. (Like new) t 13. 1 metal Bulk Bin Hopper with 14” slide opening 14. 1 Wooden Bulk Bin Hopper with 14” slide opening 15. 1 Metal Bulk Bin Hopper 9 ft. x 10 ft. 16. Shaft and Pulleys 17. All kinds of Belts All the above is in working condition and can be examin ed Saturday, January Bth - 15th ■ 22nd - 29th between 1 and 3 p.m. Location Reitz Feed Mill, Lititz R. D. #4, Pa. (Millway) All equipment must be moved by purchaser at own risk by February 17, 1966. Not liable for any property damage done by purchaser. C. E. Reitz Est. Prices open on the above equipment. coots rou Just retting in the garage, your our coate you $2.17 «. dby. TMi Is the fixed coat of owning an average -eight* -cylinder, four-door sedan, ac cording'to the American Au tomobile Association. It fig ures to $792 a year, Includ ing $3O for fire and theft In surance, $ll7 for property damage and liability, $24 for licensing and registration, and $621 in depreciation. Once on the highway, the cost Is increased by 3.7 cents a mile 2.61 cents for gai and oil, .68 for maintenance, and .41 cents for tires. (Keynotes, December 1965 Pa. Credit Union League) compared with a year earli- er, ranging from 3 percent in Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Nebraska each to 10 percent in Indiana.
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