Valley Stockyards Athens, Pa. October 17, 1994 Report supplied by auction HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES TO 220.00. VEAL CALVES TO 97.50. VEALER BULL CALVES 100.00-160.00. SLAUGHTER CALVES 60.00 AND DOWN. GRASSERS & FEEDERS 45.00-65.00. LAMBS 50.00-68.00. SHEEP 18.00-34.00. HOGS 200-250 35.00-38.00, TOP 44.00. SOWS TO 24.00. BOARS HEAVY TO 20.00. HEIFERS 38.00-50.00. MEDIUM STEERS TO 52.00. FEEDER STEERS 48.00-73.00. MEDIUM BULLS 45.00-49.00. GOOD COWS 38.00-42.50. COWS MEDIUM 36.00-38.00. COWS POOR OR SMALL 35.00 AND DOWN. CATTLE MARKET STEADY. CALF MARKET BULLS HIGHER. HORSES TO 625.00. PONIES TO 325.00. GOATS TO 67.50. NOT MUCH CHANGE IN PRICES. DAIRY SALE OCT. 20. THE RIGHT STUFF Whether you're a weekend farmer or full-time professional, Kubota's compact tractors have the right stuff for your spread. Kubota's 850 Series diesel tractors feature 2WD or 4WD and produce 13-20 PTO HP. Optional "Bi-Speed Turn" system allows smaller and precise turns in 4-wheel drive, which makes mowing and even loading more efficient. HST transmission and power steering are available, too. Kubota's new Grand L-Series tractors increase your farming power with 25 to 37 PTO HP. These 2WD and 4WD diesels have the new ETVCS diesel engines that run quietly with cleaner emissions. These models have a choice of transmissions that offer shift on-the-go, power steering and tilt wheel. There's a Creep Speed option for planting, spraying and harvesting. Independent PTO, hefty 3-point hitch and high capacity hydraulic system keeps the Grand L-Series farming year round Kubota's 850 and Grand L-Series diesel tractors have the right stuff for your spread. Kubota Tractor Corporation markets a full line of tractors through a nationwide network of over 1,000 dealers. K 1 jboto.es Chambertbura STOUFFER BROS., INC. 717-263-8424 Cochranville STOLTZFUS FARM SERVICE, INC. 215-593-2407 PENNSYLVANIA Avondale THOMAS POWER EQUIP., INC. Bloorntbum Mifrern Eliabaihlown 7 P I7 R 7mJSo MESSICK FARM TRACTOR CO. 717-784-0250 EQU|p 717-949-2000 717-367-1310 717-560-2500 New Holland Dairy New Holland Sale* Stable* Wednesday, October 19, 1994 Report supplied by auction DAIRY COWS 95; HEIFERS 164; BULLS 3. MARKET STEADY. 31 HEAD PUREBRED HEIFERS OPEN AND BRED 775.00-1385.00. LOCAL FRESH COWS 500.00-1175.00. FRESH HEIFERS 670.00-1110.00. LOCAL SPRINGERS 710.00-1110.00. UPSTATE LOADS FRESH 975.00- SPRINGERS 1300.00- FRESH COWS BETTER 1275.00-1345.00. OHIO FRESH 810.00-1135.00, SPRIN GERS 860.00-1300.00. SPRINGING HEIFERS LARGE 1035.00-1175.00; SMALL 600.00-950.00. SHORTBRED HEIFERS 460.00-960.00. REGISTERED HEIFERS 1210.00-1260.00. OPEN BREEDING AGE HEIFERS 610.00- SMALL OPEN HEIFERS 380.00- BULLS: 575.00-1000.00. 20 HEAD JERSEYS ALL STAGES 260.00-810.00. Jersey Shore THOMAS L. DUNLAP 717-398-1391 Honetdale MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. 717-729-7117 Lebanon t Lancaster KELLER BROS. Grantsville Livestock Granlivllle, Maryland Report Supplied by Auction Sat., October 15, 1994 STOCK BULLS AND STEERS 200-500 LBS. 55.00-80.00. STOCK HEIFERS: 50.00-70.00. SLAUGHTER STEERS GOOD TO CHOICE 58.00-64.50; MEDIUM TO GOOD 54.50-58.00. HOLSTEIN STEERS GOOD 46.00-54.00; LIGHT 45.00-54.00. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS GOOD TO CHOICE 55.00-61.00; MEDIUM TO GOOD 49.00-54.50. BULLS HEAVY 45.00-57.10, LIGHT 44.00-54.00. COWS FEW HIGH DRESSING UP TO 43.50, UTILITY HOLSTEIN 38.00-40.00, CANNERS 34.00-37.00, CULLS 34.00 AND DOWN. VEALS GOOD TO CHOICE 70.00- MEDIUM TO GOOD 55.00- 808 CALVES; 40.00 AND DOWN. HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES RETURN TO FARM 90-120 LBS. 60.00-95.00. HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES RETURN TO FARM 100-120 LBS., NONE AVAILABLE. BEEF CROSS CALVES RETURN TO FARM UP TO 80.00. HOGS: TOP QUALITY 32.00-37.00; HEAVY 30.00-35.00. LIGHT 28.00-33.00, FEEDER PIGS BY THE Milflinburg MIFFLINBURG FARM SUPPLY, INC. 717-966-3114 Naw Barlmville ERB & HENRY EQUIPMENT, INC. 215-367-2169 YORK TRACTOR, INC. 717-764-1094 Weal Chester WENNER FORD TRACTOR, INC. 215-399-9615 Reading NICARRY EQUIPMENT, INC. 215-826-2441 MARYLAND Haawatown ARNETT’S GARAGE 301-733-0515 NEW JERSEY Vork Fleminaion 5 Clinlon PONIATOWSKI BROS. EQUIP. CO. INC. 908-735-2149 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 22, 1994-Al9 HEAD 10.00-25.00. SOWS: 20.00-30.00. MALE HOGS: 20.00-25.00. Pa. State Grange To Convention Hold State HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Grange is set to start tomorrow at the Embers Hotel and Convention Center in Carlisle and end Oct. 27. More than 1,000 members from around the state are expected to attend the convention, which serves as the forum for discussion and development of the organiza tion’s policy. This year’s session is being hosted by members from Cumber land, Lancaster and York/Adams counties and some timely political topics are expected to be hashed out and voted upon by delegates. ‘The Grange is a grass-roots organization which gets its poli cies from the local Granges in the Hainespon MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS 609-267-6100 DELAWARE Newark NEWARK KUBOTA, INC. 1-800-955-3031 LAMBS: 60.00-67,00; CULLS 60.00 AND DOWN. SHEEP: NONE AVAILABLE. form of resolutions,” said Gordon Hiller, Slate Grange Master (president). “Over the years, the Grange has successfully lobbied for such issues as rural mail delivery, estab lishment of rural electric coopera tives, and fairer prices for farmers. All these policies started at a local Grange and were then passed to the state level.” Hiller is to open the 122nd con vention by reviewing the past year’s accomplishments, and offering a vision of the future. With more than 33,000 mem bers, Hiller said the Pennsylvania Stale Grange has strengths in its legislative branch and grass-roots policies. "It is in Grange meetings where good legisla tion has had its beginnings, and where it will con tinue to influence our legislators as we protect Grange interests while serving the agricultural and rural communities." Hiller cited such legislative accomplishments for the past year as the Deep Mine Mediation Project: helping to block the establishment of consumptive user fees for agriculture as prop osed by the mulli-state/federal agency, Susque hanna River Basin Commission; getting tax relief for conservation easements (they must be taxed according to ag use); and securing funding for the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and agricultural research at Penn State University. ‘There are many areas where Grange policy must be inserted and sustained,” Hiller said. “Grange influence and integrity remain high, and we must continue to expand our list of legislative accomplishments while maintaining our vigi lance in Harrisburg and Washington.” There are about 75 resolutions to be discussed during the convention, including such issues as emissions testing, tort reform, property owners’ rights, and agricultural zoning exemptions. A highlight of the five-day convention is to be addresses from the endorsed Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Democratic candidate Ll Gov. Mark Singel, of Johnstown, is scheduled to speak first, at 1:35 p.m. Monday., while Republican candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Ridge, of Erie, is to speak on Oct. 27 at 9:45 a.m. “We’re delighted that the candidates have agreed to deliver their agricultural and rural plat forms before our delegate body only two weeks prior to the election,” Hiller said. “Their appear ances that close to the election are a testament to the influence the... members of the Grange have on the election process and demonstrates the can didate’s appreciation for the value of a Granger’s vote.” Additional speakers scheduled for Oct. 25 include state Secretary of Agriculture Boyd Wolff, and Woodrow Tucker, a member of the executive committee of National Grange. Area Dekalb Dealers Honored DEKALB, Dl. Several area Dekalb dealers and sales representatives were recently honored by Dekalb Genetics Corporation. George Coleman of Elmer, NJ. was recently recognized as outstanding dealer of the year with his sales district. He was also honored as product champion for com and alfalfa sales in his district. James L. Landis of Milton, Pa. was recognized as outstanding new dealer of the year within his sales district. Robert Stoitzfus of Cochranville, Pa. was named product champion for soybean sales in his district by Dekalb. Greg Manners of Ringoes, NJ. was named product champion for sorghum sales in his district. Marlin and Steve Paul of Klingerslown, Pa. were named product champions for Sudax® sales in their district.