Leinbach’s Shippensburg Produce Auction Shlppentbnrfc PA Average Price* Of #1 Produce Sept 28, 29, and Oct 3 Price Difference* are Quality, Sbe or Day* Open 10 ajn. Report Supplied by Auction APPLES: BAKING 2.0D-S.SO, RED AND YELLOW DELICIOUS 4.00-6.00, OZARK GOLD, GALA AND TREAT 6.00- ALL Vi BU. BEANS: GREEN AND YELLOW 6.00- LIMA 6.00-12.00, BOTH Vi BU. CABBAGE: 5.00-7.50 50 LBS. CANTALOPES: SM. TO LGE. .35-1.35. CORN; 81-COLOR, WHITE AND YELLOW 1.35-2.50 DOZ. CUCUMBERS: 5.00-9.00 Vi BU. EGGPLANT; 3.50-7.00 Vi BU. NECTARINES; 5.00-8.00 Vi BU. ORNAMENTALS: PUMPKINS SM. TO LGE. .75-4.00; PRIZE WINNERS 10.00- BABY PAMS .40-.90; PAINTED PUMPKINS 1.00-5.00, EX. LGE. 5.00-10.00; MIXED GOURDS 3.50-7.00 Vi BU.; JACK-BE-UTTLES 5.00- Vi BU.; GOOSE, SNAKE AND GATOR GOURDS .25-1.50 EA.; DECOR ATED GOOSE, SNAKE, GATOR AND ELEPHANT 2.00-7.00 EA.; INDIAN CORN LGE. .50-1.75 BUNCH, SM. SIZE .2S-.75. PEACHES: 4.00-6.50 Vi BU. PEARS: 4.00-6.00 Vi BU. PEPPERS: GREEN 8.00-12.00 I 1/9 BU.; RED 12.00-16.00; SUNTAN 8.00- ALL 11/9 BU.; H0T3.00-7.00 Vi BU. PICKLES: MED. 4.00-6.50 Vi BU. PLUMS: 4.00-7.50 Vi BU. POTATOES: 2.75-3.50 Vi BU., 5.00- 50 LBS. #l. TOMATOES: MED. TO LGE. 6.00- 25 LBS.; SM. 4.00-7.00 25 LBS. WATERMELONS: .50-2.00. ZUCCHINI: GREEN AND YELLOW 6.00-8.50 ‘A BU. DRIED FLOWERS: .75-2.25 BUNCH. SMALL TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS: 1.00-4.50 EACH. MUMS: JUMBO 3.00-18.00; 5-6” .25-.75; 8-9" LOO-ZOO EA. SALE DAYS NEXT WEEK ARE TUBS., TOURS., AND FRI. AT 10 A.M. Finally, a practical way to apply organic mulch to row crops Organic mulch is the natural way to suppress weeds, help retain soil moisture, and improve soil conditions. Trouble is, hand mulching takes too much time and effort. Now the Millcreek Row Mulcher makes it easy and affordable to mulch berries, grapes, fruit trees, and other row crops. One operator can mulch an acre in just a couple hours depending on conditions. Spread A Variety of Materials, Including Lime You can spread all types of stemless flowable mulches, such as wood chips, sawdust, chopped bark, even compost, with plenty of clearance to avoid plant damage. Plus, the Millcreek Row Mulcher is ideal for banding lime and other materials requiring lighter applications. The optional metering gate gives you complete control of the coverage so you can tailor applications to best suit your cultivation practices. With the labor-saving versatility you get with the Millcreek Row Mulcher, you may even find new techniques to grow better crops. Central UJS. Carlot Fork Retort October 4, 1995 Report applied by USDA PLEASE NOTE: THE REVISION OF THE FRESH HAM QUOTATIONS IN THE USDA CARLOT PORK REPORT WILL BE DELAYED TO ALLOW INDUSTRY ADDITIONAL TIME TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED SEPARATE QUOTATIONS OF BONE-IN HAMS AND BONELESS HAMS TRADED ON A NEGOTIATED BASIS. DURING THIS PERIOD, USDA WILL CLOSELY MONITOR THE VOL UME AND PRICES FOR SELECTED 20-26 LB. HAMS AND COMMODITY 32 LBS. AND UP HAMS. COMPARED TO TUESDAY’S 3 P.M. CLOSE: LOINS GENERALLY STEADY; BUTTS 1.00 HIGHER; SKND. HAMS 17-20 2.50 HIGHER, 20-26 LBS. STEADY; SDLS. BELLIES STEADY TO 1.00 HIGHER; LEAN TRIMMINGS 2.00-4.00 HIGHER LATE. TRADING SLOW TO MODERATE, WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE DEMAND AND OFFERINGS. “NOTE: 14-18 LB. Vi ” TRIM LOINS SHOULD HAVE READ ON 10/03/95 10 LDS. 126.00-136.00, WGHTD. AVG. 130.20. 65.0 LOADS PORK CUTS 44 J LOADS TRIM/PROCESS PORK LOINS, REGULAR, FRESH 14-18 LBS. • 9.5 LOADS, RANGE 113.00-116.00, WGHTD. AVG. 115.37. Vi " TRM 14-18 LBS., 2.0 LOADS, RANGE 132.00-135.00, WGHTD. AVG. 133.50. Vi” TRM/LESS 14-18 LBS., 7.5 LOADS, RANGE 141.00-142.00, WGHTD. AVG. 141.73. 18-22 LBS. • UNQUOTED. Vi ” TRIM 18-22 LBS., UNQUOTED. COMBOS 22 LBS. AND UP, RANGE 74.00, WGHTD. AVG. 74.00 E. LOIN, BNLS CNTR CUT 5-9 LBS. STRAP-ON, 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 231.00, WGHTD. AVG. 231.00. 5-9 LBS. STRAP-OFF, 8.0 LOADS, RANGE 246.00-252.00, WGHTD. AVG. 251.25. TENDERLOIN 1.25 LBS. AND DOWN I.OLOADS,RANGE 373.00, WGHTD. AVG. 373.00. PICNIC, FRESH SMKR TRM, RS, COMBO, RANGE 52.00, WGHTD. AVG. 52.00 B. COMMODITY 4-8 LBS., RANGE For Small Growers This may be the affordable machine you've been looking for to mulch berries, grapes, and other row crops. Think of the labor you'll save. ytfHD For Commercial Growers IHMBSn Choose from 3.1,4.5, and 6.8 cubic ■BfiOfipr yard capacities. Or call to discuss One "Farm-Tough" Machine With our own farming background, we take great satisfaction in building affordable machines for growers like you who need reliable, trouble-free equipment to help increase production and keep costs down. what the Millcreek Row Mulcher will do for you. Call today. OK 41.00. WGHTD. AVG. 41.00 D. BOSTON BUTT 4-8 LBS. • 4.S LOADS. RANGE 57.00- WGHTD. AVG. 57.78. V 4" TRM 4-8 LBS.. 4.5 LOADS, RANGE 76.00, WOHID. AVG. 76.00. COMBOS 4-8 LBS., RANGE 60.00, WGHTD. AVG. 60.00 D. SPARERIB, FRESH 1.5- LBS., 1.5 LOADS, RANGE 91.00- WGHTD. AVG. 93.67. 3.5- LBS., RANGE 79.00. WGHTD. AVG. 79.00 A. LOIN BACKRIB (BOXED) FRSH/FRZN 1.75-2 LBS., 1.5 LOADS, RANGE 239.00, WGHTD. AVG. 239.00 . HAM, SKINNED, SELECTED FRESH 17-20 LBS., 8.0 LOADS, RANGE 68.50-72.00, WGTHD. AVG. 70.38. FRESH 20-26 LBS., 10.0 LOADS, RANGE 65.00-68.00, WGHTD. AVG. 66.40. HAM, SKINNED, COMMODITY FRESH 17-20 LBS., 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 71.00, WGHTD. AVG. 71.00. FRESH 20-26 LBS., 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 65.00, WGHTD. AVG. 65.00. FRESH 32 LBS. AND UP, 5.0 LOADS, RANGE 60.00, WGHTD. AVG. 60.00. BELLY. SDLS, SKIN-ON, FRESH FRESH 10-12 LBS., RANGE 48.00, WGHTD. AVG. 48.00 A. FRESH 12-14 LBS., 3.0 LOADS, RANGE 55.00-56.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.33. FRESH 14-16 LBS., 7.0 LOADS. RANGE 56.00-58.00, WGHTD. AVG. 57.00. FRESH 16-18 LBS., 2.0 LOADS, RANGE 55.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.00. FRESH 18-20 LBS., 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 50.00, WGHTD. AVG. 50.00. FRESH 20-25 LBS., RANGE 48.00, WGHTD. AVG. 48.00 E. PORK TRIMMINGS/ BONELESS PROCESSING PORK (CHEMICAL LEAN) COMBO 42% FR, 7.5 LOADS, RANGE 35.00-39.00. WGHTD. AVG. 35.80. BOXED 42% FZ, RANGE 43.00-45.00, WGHTD. AVG. 44.00 C. COMBO 72% FR. 28.0 LOADS. RANGE 64.00-68.00, WGHTD AVG. 65.25. BOXED 72% FROZEN, RANGE 67.00, WGHTD. AVG. 67.00 A. PICNIC CUSHION MEAT COMBO 92% FRESH, 1.0 LOADS. RANGE 134.00, WGHTD. AVG. 134.00. MKentk '•Mmfcxrtuaf ’lee (717) 656-3050 2617 Stumptown Rd. Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 igfiato h Mg, oaros BONELESS PICNIC MEAT COMBO 72% FR.8.0 LOADS,RANGE 65.00- WGHTD. AVG. 67.33. BOXED 72% FROZEN, RANGE 62.00- WGHTD. AVG. 6122 E. SKINNED JOWLS COMBO FRESH, RANGE3IOO-38.00, WGHTD. AVG. 34.00 A. NOTE! (•) REFLECTS V, " OR ‘A " TRIMMED PRODUCT BROUGHT BACK TO A REGULAR COMMODITY BASIS. ABCDB AFTER QUOTES REPRE SENTS DAYS SINCE LAST ACTUAL MARKET TEST. QUOTES ARE DROPPED AFTER 5 DAYS OF NO TEST OR BEFORE IP THEY NO LONGER REFLECT CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS. USDA PORK CARCASS CUTOUT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1995 ESTIMATED GROSS CUTOUT VAL UES OF 1 175 LB. HOG CARCASS BASED ON USDA CUTTING YIELD TESTS AND CARLOT PRICES. WED NESDAY’S CARCASS GRADES AND PRICES PER CWT.: U5#168.75, CHANGE PROM TUES.’S VALUE 0.88; US#2 66.83, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE 0.84; US#3 64.89, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VAL UE 0.78; US«4 6196, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE 0.73. TODAY’S CALCULATIONS FOR US#2 175 LB. PORK CARCASS; SKINNED HAMS, 14-20 LBS., 21.01% OF CARCASS, 70.50 FOB VALUE, 2.50 CHANGE FROM TOES.; LOINS, V. ” TRIM, 14-22 LBS., 20.33% OF CAR CASS, 129.00 FOB VALUE. BELLIES, SDLS., 12-14 LBS. 13.90% OF CARCASS, 55.50 FOB VALUE; SPARERIBS, 3.5 LBS. AND DOWN. 3.03% OF CARCASS. 93.00 FOB VALUE. PICNICS. 8-12 LBS., 10.31% OF CAR CASS, 46.50 FOB VALUE. 2.50 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; BUTTS, V." TRIM, 4-8 LBS.. 7.25% OF CARCASS. 75.00 FOB VALUE. 1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. JOWL 2.85%, 34.00 FOB; NECK BONES, 1.52%, 12.00 FOB; FEET, 1.05%, 22.50 FOB. TAILS 0.22%, 39.00 FOB; TRIM 72%, 2.19%, 65.50 FOB, 1.50 CHANGE; LARD 10.85%, 19.50 FOB. TOTAL CARCASS: 94.51%; US#2 Trado S ) , pf October 20 & 21, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Paradise Sales Barn, Lancaster County, PA Directions: Approximately 8 miles east of Lancaster PA, turn left on Meadow Lane, behind Leacock Presbyterian Church. pportunity to: o inspect new products, equipment and supplies from various Woodwork ing & Metal Working manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers —Such as Seller Hydraulics, Custom Pak Adhesives, Woodworkers World, B & C Fasteners, Apollo Sprayers, O'Shea Lumber, Click Industries, Meadow Valley Machinery & many more! o mini-seminars on applications for air cylinders & air controls through out both days. o attend the consignment auction on Saturday—3 Auctioneers will be sell ing Metal & Woodworking equipment, machinery & supplies (see Auction Section In this Issue for our ad). Sponsored by Olde Country Connections, Inc. for more Information call 717-354-7100 CARCASS VALUE PER CWT; 66.83. NOTE: VALUE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TEST. Midd'eburg Livestock MIDDLEBURG, PA OCTOBER 3, 1995 CATTLE 460... PDA . STEERS; Choice 1000/1325 lb*. 58.75-63.00, one 64.25, Select 55.00-58.00, few Standard 46.00-50.00. HOLSTBINS: Choice 1150/1500 Ibi. 55.75-58,50, Select 47.75-53.75, few Stan dard 41.50-45.25. HEIFERS: Choice 1050/1400 Ibi. 57.50-62.25, few Select 51.25-56.00. COWS: Breaking Utility and Commer cial 34.00-36.00, couple 37.00, Cutter and Boning Utility 31.50-34.75, couple 36.50, Canner and Low Cutter 27.00-31.50. Sheila down to 24.00. BULLS: Yield Grade No. 1 1450/1*95 Ibt. 35.50-42.00, No. 2 900/1375 Kkt. 33.00-36.25. FEEDER CATTLE; STEERS: few Medium Frame No. 1 400/510 Ibi. 53.00- few Medium Frame No. 2 575/650 Ibi. 44.00-.48.50; HEIFERS: few Medium Frame No. 1 300/675 lb*. 39.00- few Large Frame No. 2 300/775 lb*. Holitein* 53.00-80.00; BULLS; few Medium Frame No. 1 350/615 lb*. 44.00-46.00. CALVES 160...VEALERS; few Stan dard end Good 75/100 Ibi. 33.00-38.00, Utility 35/85 Ibi. 20.00-33.00. FARM CALVES; No. 1 Holtlein bulls 85/120 lbs. 85.00-120.00, couple 124.00, No. 2 80/110 lbs. 35.00-60.00, few 75.00; few No. 1 Holstein heifers 85/100 lbs. 150.00- few No. 2 60/80 lbs. 50.00- Few beef cross bulls snd heif ers 70/95 lbs. 65.00-85.00. HOGS 275...(10/02 & 03/95)..8u1k of supply sold on Monday and reported fay the auction. Barrows and gilts 1.00 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-2 230/260 lbs. 57.50-53.00, US 1-3 215/268 lbs. 48.50-51.00, US 2-3 45.00-48.50. SOWS: US 1-3 450/525 lbs 34.50-36.00, 450/525 lbs. 36.00-38.00. BOARS: «U weigl ti 28.00-29.75. FEEDER PIGS 16/...US 1-3 20/30 lbs. 19.00-25.00,35/50 lbs. 27.00-29.00. —per head. SHEEP 91... SLAUGHTER LAMBS; Choice 60/115 lbs. 73.00-83.00, one 45 lbs. 94.00. SLAUGHTER SHEEP: few 21.00-33.00. i'-yg V op ers! ft