Al2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 17,1982 Now is the Time (Continued from Page A 10) degrees P. This trapped noi air wul eventually work down through the insulation and into the house. To Manage Alfalfa The weather conditions upset our alfalfa cutting times this year. Some of our second cutting came off real good and some not so good. Some were able to maintain the 35- day interval after the first cutting. This should give you four cuttings. In addition, it is still a good practice to permit one of the later cuttings to come to at least 75 percent bloom before cutting. This will strengthen the root system for another season. Also, there is considerable support for not cutting alfalfa during the early part of September; this is the time when the plants ate forming rhizomes for next years growth. Management is important to maintain a good stand. To Consider Lightning Rods On Shade Trees Many times you drive past a pasture field and notice dozens of cattle or other livestock grouped together under one or two large trees. During severe thun derstorms, livestock will gather under these trees. If lightning strikes the tree, many of the animals will be killed. We read about such a case last week where seven cows were killed. For protection of valuable livestock, we suggest that some of these individual trees be fitted with a lightning rod system. If there is a woodlot in the pasture, or a number of trees, it may not be practical. Farm Calendar Saturday, July 17 Charolais Field Day, Bratton Charolais Farm, McVeytown, Mifflin County, 10 a.m. McKean-Potter Farmers’ Assn. picnic, Hamlin Park, Smeth port. Pa. Ayrshire Assn, field day at Penn State. Dairy goat field day, Jacob Fisher Farm, Manheim. Monday, July 19 Pa. Forage & Dairy Day sponsored by Pa. Forage & Grassland Council, Milton Hershey School Farm. Central Holstein Field Day, State To Keep Dogs Under Control The summer months increase outdoor activity with your dog. Keep in mind that a dog owner’s responsibility is to keep their pet under control at all times. Free, roaming dogs cause accidents, bite, damage property and can be a general nuisance. Dogs are personal property and the owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets. Many dog-related problems would be alleviated if owners were more aware of their respon sibilities. All pet owners really need to do is to have their dogs licensed and keep them under control Remember, that all dogs six months of age or older must be licensed. A license is an inex ’pensive means to identify your dog if it should stray. It also shows you care for your pet. Fairgrounds, Timomum, Md. Jefferson County Town & Country Fair, Sykesville, continues through Saturday. Kimberton Community Fair, Kimberton, Chester County, continues through Saturday. Tuesday, July 20 Pa. Assn, of Fanner Co-ops Couples Conference, Cham bersburg. Lancaster County Ag Council, 7:30 p.m., Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, 30 W. Orange St. Wednesday, July 21 Bucks, Montgomery Counties 4-H Swine Clubs show and sale, Quakertown Livestock Auction, show at 10 a.m., sale at 3 p.m. Plainfield Farmers Fair, Nazareth, continues through Saturday. Thursday, July 22 Lancaster County Holstein Show, 10 a.m., Solanco Fairgrounds, Quarryville. Pa. Christmas Tree Growers Annual Meeting, Ramada Inn, Downington. Pa. Purebred Dairy Cattle Assn. Judging School, Washington County. Garrett County Holstein Field Day, ' Garrett County Fairgrounds, Deep Creek, Md. Frederick-Montgomery Holstein Field Day, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, Md. Friday, July 23 York Farmer’s Forum, 5 p.ra.. Enterprise Nurseries, west of East Prospect. Saturday, July 24 Pa. Angus Assn. Field Day, York Livestock market Chambersburg Auction Chambers burg, Fa. Thursday, July 15 Report supplied by PDA CATTLE: 336. Compared with last Thursday's market; Slaughter steers 1.00-3.00 lower. SI. cows Utility & Commercial 2.00 lower, Canner & Cutter .50-1.00 lower. SI. steers; Choice No. 2-4 975-1300 lbs. 61.50-65.85; 56.50-59.50; Standard 48.00- SI. heifers: Choice 57.75-64.75; Good 51.50-56.50. SI. cows: Utility & Commercial 42.00- 46.85; Cutters 39.5043.75; Canner & L. Cutter 36.00-39.50; Shells down to 29.75. SI. bulls; Yield Grade No. 1 & 2 800-1975 lbs. 50.00-58.50. Heifers, Medium Frame No. 1,450- 575 lbs. 42.50-46.50. CALVES: 724. Vealers Good & Choice 8.00-20.00 lower. Choice 58.00- Good 52.00-62.00, 70-106 lbs. 52.5060.00; Utility 5085 lbs. 35.00- FARM CALVES; Hoi. Bulls 7.00 lower. Hoi. Bulls 90-130 lbs. 58.00- South Branch Farms, 9 a.m. Pa. Nut Growers Assn. Field Day, Dry Run. Bradford Jersey Club picnic, Bruce Andren’s Farm, W. Burlington. Cavencrest Canadian Classid Red & White Sale,' 12:30 p.m., Guernsey Pavilion, Lancaster. Brown Swiss Field Day, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md. Jersey Field Day, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick Md. Lancaster County Swine Producers Assn, annual pig roast, 6:30 p.m.. West Lam peter Community Fair Grounds. 78.00; Hoi. Heifers 80-140 lbs. 60.00- 100.00. HUGS: 34. Lot No. 1-3 254 lbs. at 59.75; lot 240 lbs. at 60.10; (few) US No. 1-3 300-500 lbs. 49.00-55.50. FEEDER PIGS 29. few lots US No. 1-3 35-55 lbs. 39.00-50.00. SHEEP: 22. High Good & Choice 75-95 lbs. 46.00-49.50. New Holland Dairy New Holland,Pa. Wednesday, July 14 Report supplied by auction Reported receipts of 119 cows, 73 heifers, and 8 bulls. Market steady. Load of Pa. cows, 890.00-1125.00; Load of Pa. cows 940.00-1130.00; Load of Pa. cows 770.00-1200.00; Load of NY Purebred grade cows, 1125.00- springers 1100.00- 1375.00; Load of Canada purebred & grade springers 920.00-2600.00; Load of Canada purebred & grade cows, 875.00-1475.00, springers 975.00- Locally consigned cows 550.00- 1180.00; Springing heifers grade 640.00-1140.00; purebred 910.00- 1310.00; Bulls 420.00-660.00. North Jersey Livestock Hackettstown, N.J. Tuesday, July 13 Report supplied by auction ' 1213 head. Calves 31.00-97.50; Cows 37.75- 49.25; Easy Cows 33.50-48.00; Heifers 44.00-58.00; Bulls 47.00- 57.50; Steers 40.50-67.00; Hogs 36.004J4.00; Roasting Pigs, each 21.00- Kids 6.00-39.00; Boars 48.00- Sows 52.00; Sheep 13.00- Lambs, each 26.00- 47.00; Lambs, per lb. 44.U057.50; Goats, each 5.00-67.50; Hides 1.00- 7.00.
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