Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, October 07, 1995, Image 17

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    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.
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(717) 656-3050
2617 Stumptown Rd.
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
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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
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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.
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