A22-Unc««ttf Farming, Saturday, Saplembar 16, 1995 (Continued from Pag* AID) “The 21st Century Dairy Policy Transition and Reform Act” will be the Bill considered by the House Dairy Committee at this time. Some of the sections of the Bill make sensb. For instance, provi sions like bringing California in line with the rest of the country, eliminating the C.C.C. assess ment, establishing a national make allowance on manufactured pro ducts, making milk processors pay for the full value of milk when they substitute low priced pow dered milk in their production of cheese, placing a 15b cwt fee on dairy imports for advertising pur poses, component pricing and some others. However, the Gunderson Bill forgets one main thing for the majority of dairy fanners, and that is the most important item—price. Gunderson’s Bill contains a new pricing formula called. “End Pric ing Formula.” This is the formula that most milk processors and many operating dairy cooperators supported in a national hearing in Alexandria, Virginia three years ago. 2533 OLD PHILA PIKE, RL 340, Smokatown, PA 3 mite* East of Lancaster Tu#*.,Thura. A Frl. 10-8; Wad. A Sal/10-5 (717) 397-7539 They support the formula main ly because the processors know they won’t have to pay any more for milk than what they know for sure they can sell the product for (and they help establish the value of the end product). Presently, milk prices are estab lished somewhat, but not entirely by this method. If Gunderson’s Bill goes through as proposed some of the pitfalls we see are: 1. Class I differentials will be lowered in our area. The Eastern Region will be $2.26 cwL Cur rently order #2 differential is $2.42, order #4 is $3.03 and order #1 is $2.52. This will reduce the blend price. 2. Order #2 has Farm Point Pricing. All other orders have plant pricing. Under the new East ern Region, in my opinion, there isn’t any possible way we can pre serve farm point pricing. If farm point pricing is lost then order #2 producers could wind up paying the entire hauling cost, which could be at least twice their pre sent cost. 3. Class IV price. The way the Class IV price is set up is a sure thing the blend will be reduced. 4. Removing butter and powder from the support program could reduce the blend. Some people are predicting this loss will be offset 15-40% OFF SPECIALLY MARKED ITEMS INVENTORY REDUCTION AT MECKLETS FARM SUPPLY 12V Fuel Pumps High-Pressure Washers Air Compressors, Air Tanks Tractor Sleeve, Piston and Valve Sets Dewalt Electric Tools Table Saws, Miter Saws, Scroll Saws Welders & Welding Rods and Accessories Fencing Wire, Bunk Feeders Sprayer & Water Transfer Pumps Wheelbarrows/Hand Carts Lawn Mowers/ Chipper-Shredders Shop-Vacs/Hose Kits Gas and Electric Blowers 3/8” Chain Binders/2 Ton Power Pulls Wagon Gears and Hoists 3 Pt. Scraper Blades Red Oil-Base Barn Paint Assorted Paints and Painting Accessories Many other items too numerous to mention! JUNCTION OF RTES. 147 & 225 Onr Concerns Indiana Farmers HOMER CITY, PA SEPTEMBER 14,1995 CATTLE: 202. STEERS; Steady to 1-50 lower. HEIFERS; Steady to 1.00 lower. COWS; Steady. STEERS: Choice 1075/1450 Ibi; 57.00-62.00; idea 52.00-56.25; itandard 45.0051.50. HOLSTEINS; Select 47.00-52.50. HEIFERS: Choice 750/1300 Iba; 55.25-62.00; ielect 48.0056.00; itandard 325044.50. COWS: Breaking utility and conuneri cal 35.00-41.75; cutter and boning utility 31.00-34.75; canner and low cutter 26.0030.50; ihelli down to 15.00. BULLOCKS: Choice 46.25-54.50; by eliminating the C.C.C. assessment Conclusion If the Sanders Bill is not going to be considered, if the Gunderson Bill goes through with the new pricing formula based on end pro duct pricing, and if the Class I dif ferentials are lowered then dairy farmers have only one way to obtain real price improvement You must call several U.S. Con gressmen and Senators and demand (not ask) that the Class I price in all federal markets be raised by $3.00 cwt. We are will ing to pool the $3.00 nationally. We have proposed this to people in Washington. Other organiza tions are doing the same, but it will not happen unless dairy far mers spend the next 5 days mak ing calls and more calls. Again, call and demand there be a $3.00 cwt increase placed on the Class I price. No one will do it for you. Remember as you know very well your price is below the 1980 price. Senate switchboard (202) 224-3121. House switchboard (202) 225-3121. ONCE IN A LIFETIME SAVINGS EVENT SALE THRU SAT., SEPT 23 MON-FRI 8 AM-5 PM SAT 8 AM-4 PM Refreshments VMECKLEY’S Farm Supply idea 31.25-42.75. BULLS: Yield grade 1 1400/2275 Ibc 37.00-46.75. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS; MAL 1 700/400 Ibi; 51.00-SS.OO; MAL 2 37.0045.00. HEIFERS: MAL 1 500/575 Ibi; 49.00-56.00; MAL 2 450/750 Ibc 35.00-48.00; BULLS; MAL 2 36.5044.00. CALVES: 85. VEALERS; Steady to 5.00 higher, choice 62,00-92.50; few good 260/275 Hu; 48.00-58.00; itandaid aid good 65/85 Ibc 27.50-42.50; utility 50/80 Ibr, 12.00-18.00. FARM CALVES: No 1 Holitein bulli 90/110 Ibi; 70.00-122.50, No 2 Holitein hunt 90/110 lb*; 42.50-65.00; Few No 1 Holitein Heifen 95/110 Ibi; 157.50-165.00; Beef cron bulli and Heif en 80/120 fall; 55.00-100.00 HOGS; 40. BARROWS AND GILTS: Steady; 1-3 230/275 Ibi; 46.25-49.50. SOWS: Steady 1-3 350/450 Ibi; 29.25-35.00; Few 1-3 500/550 ibi; 31.00- Med 220/290 Ibi; 30.00- Few BOARS: 525/700 Bn; 22.00- FEEDER PIGS: 13. US 1-3 30/35 Ibi; 30.00-31.00. SHEEP: 51. SLAUGHTER LAMBS: Steady: choice 80/100 Km; 74.00-82.00; good and choice 60/70 Ibc 52.00-67.00; Pa. Jersey Prepares For Sale, Elects Officers LIBERTY (Tioga Co.) Se lections are now being finalized for the annual Top of the Harvest Sale to be held Wednesday, Sept 27 in conjunction with the Penn sylvania All-American Dairy Show. The sale promises to offer some of the best Jerseys in the East in cluding outstanding young cows, solid pedigreed bred heifers, elite open heifers as well as fancy show animals. The sale will be managed by the Jersey Maiketingn Service (JMS) with area representative Michael Hurst at the helm. Also helping with consignments are Neal Smith and Dave Parkinson. Available Consignments can be offered by contacting Hurst at 703-564-2493, JMCS at 614-861-3636. In other business, the Pennsyl vania Association elected a new slate of officers. Don Stonerook of Martinsburg was elected presi dent, Cindy Batchelder, of Quar ryville, will serve as vice president and David Norman, of Liberty will retain his post as secretary treasurer of the association. Additional plans were made for next year’s annual meeting. The 1996 meeting is being planned by the Northwest District and will be held in March. 50% OFF AND MORE! “GARAGE SALE” OF CLOSE OUT ITEMS FROM (FORMERLY) MECXLEY’S SALES S SERVICE 1 1/2 Sets of International Splitting Stands Assorted Allis Chalmers OTC Service Tools Assorted Allis Chalmers Tractor Parts Assorted Oeutz-Allis Gleaner Combine Parts Assorted Deutz-Allis Tractor Belts & Parts Miscellaneous Parts: New Idea, Brillion, Dunham Lehr, Dickey John, Hesston, Woods, Moore Grain Drill, Allied, Grimm Hay Tedder, Grove Wagon. Allis Chalmers Owner's, Parts, and Service Manuals New Idea Service Manuals Miscellaneous Parts for Allis-Chalmers #4O, #6O, #66, #9O Combines New Idea Manure Spreader Apron Chains for 12,12 A, 17,200,218 & 244 Used Wisconsin Engines 717-758-8995 Herndon, PA SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 29.00-3830. GOATS: 5. Large one at 86.00; Sinai] 12.50-24.00. Jersey Shore Livestock Market, Inc. Auction every Thuraday ■t 4:00 pjn. Jcney Shore, Pa. Report aupplled by Auction Thuraday, Sept. 14, 1995 RETURN TO FARM CALF 70.00-19730. GOOD VEAL: 40.00-70.00. COMMON VEAL: 20.00-39.00. CHOICE STEERS: 62.00*4.00. SELECT STEERS: SS.OO-61.00. COMMON STEERS: 31.00-34.00. COMMERCIAL COWS: 34.00-38.00. CANNERS-CUTTERS: 30.00-36.00. SHELLS: 28.00-33.00. CHOICE HEIFERS; 60.0064.00. SELECT HEIFERS; 33.0039.00. COMMON HEIFERS: 400032.00. GOOD FEEDERS; 36.0069.00. COMMON FEEDERS: 37.0055.00. BULLS; 38.0044.00.
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