Estimated Daily Livestock Slaughter Uadcr Federal ImpactiM February 21, 1996 CATTLE CALVES HOGS SHEEP TUESDAY (ESI) 134,000 7,000 17,000 WEEK AGO (EST) 133,000 7,000 362,000 19,000 YEAR AGO (EST) 128,000 5,000 358,000 18,000 WEEK tO DATE (EST) 382,000 18,000 1,018,000 50,000 SAME PD LT WK (EST) 398,000 19,000 1,055,000 83.000 SAME PO LT YR (ESI) 342,000 15,000 1,005,000 53,000 PREVIOUS DAY ESTIMATED TUESDAY, STEER AND HEIFER 106,000, COW AND BULL 28,000. SOURCE: USDA MARKET NEWS, WASHINGTON, D.C. Central U.S. Carlot Pork Report February 21, 1996 Report wppliad by USDA COMPARED TO TUESDAY'S 3 P.M. CLOSE; FRESH LOINS MOSTLY 1.00-2.00 LOWER; BUTTS STEADY TO ZOO HIGHER; SKND. HAMS 17-20 LBS. STEADY TO 2.00 LOWER, 20-26 LBS. STEADY TO 1.00 LOWER; SDLS. BELLIES 1.00-2.OOLOWER IN A LIGHT TEST: LEAN TRIMMINGS FIRM. TRADING SLOW TO MODERATE, WITH LIGHT DEMAND AND LIGHT TO MODERATE OFFERINGS. 58.0 LOADS PORK CUTS 36.0 LOADS TRIM/PROCESS PORK LOINS, REGULAR. FRESH 14-18 LBS. • 12.5 LOADS. RANGE 113.00-124.00. WGHTD. AVG. 118.56. V." TRM 14-18 LBS.. 7.5 LOADS, RANGE 135.00-144.0 a WGHTD. AVG. 139.20. V." TRM/LBSS 14-18 LBS., 5.0 LOADS, RANGE 136.00-145.00, WGHTD. AVG. 143.20. 18-22 LBS. *, RANGE 118.00, For silo equipment, think “Lancaster” 36 dome roofs, 12 related accessories 3 silage spreaders 8 hatches and vents for oxygen limited silos 2 types of interior coatings Sealed pipe side center-fi system 16 ladders, safety cages and platform: 36 filler pipes plus accessories 14 pipe support brackets WGHTD. AVG. 118.00 D. Vi ” TRM 18-22 LBS., RANGE 136.00, WGHTD. AVG. 136.00 D. COMBOS 22 LBS. AND UP. Z 0 LOADS. RANGE 7ZOO, WGHTD. AVG. 72.00. LOIN, BNLS CNTR CUT 5-9 LBS. STRAP-ON, RANGE 250.00, WGHTD. AVG. 250.00 A. 5-9 LBS. STRAP-OFF, 0.5 LOADS. RANGE 281.00, WGHTD. AVG. 281.00. BNLS SIRLOIN .75-1 LB. 1.00 LOADS. RANGE 169.00, WGHTD. AVG. 169.00. BOSTON BUTT 4-8 LBS. *, 7.5 LOADS. RANGE 66.00-70.00, WGHTD. AVG. 67.47. Vi" TRM 4-8 LBS., 7.5 LOADS, RANGE 84.00-89.00, WGHTD. AVG. BS.4Z 1.5- LBS., 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 113.00, WGHTD. AVG. 113.00 3.5- LBS., UNQUOTED. LOIN BACKRIB (BOXED) 1.5 LBS. AND DOWN, RANGE2BO.OO, WGHTD. AVG. 280.00 & 1.75 LBS.-2 LBS., RANGE 285.00, WGHTD. AVG. 285.00 A. No other name gives you so many value-packed silo products 35 center-fill goosenecks for bottom 31 center-fill unloading silos goosenecks SPARERIB, FRESH for filling and construction. motorized itributors 11 chute dormers, funnels 20 chute styles 10 types of silo rods, plus lugs and nuts 11 sizes of door frames LOIN BACKRIB (COMBOS) 1.75 LBS. AND DOWN. 3.5 LOADS, RANGE 248.00, WGHTD. AVG. 248.00. HAM. SKINNED. SELECTED FRESH 17-20 LBS., 7.0 LOADS, RANGE 58.00-62.00, WGHTD. AVG. 58.57. FRESH 20-26 LBS., 8.0 LOADS, RANGE 54.00-57.00, WGHTD. AVG. 5531. HAM, SKINNED, COMMODITY FRESH 20-26 LBS., 3.0 LOADS, RANGE 56.00, WGHTD. AVG. 56.00. FRESH 32 LBS. AND UP, UNQUOTED. BELLY, SDLS, SKIN-ON, FRESH FRESH 10-12 LBS., UNQUOTED. FRESH 12-14 LBS., 5.0 LOADS, RANGE 54.00-55.00, WGHTD. AVG. 543 D FRESH 14-16 LBS., 3.0 LOADS, RANGE 54.00-55.00, WGHTD. AVG. S4.Sa FRESH 16-18 LBS., 3.0 LOADS, RANGE 53.00, WGHTD. AVG. 53.00. FRESH 18-20 LBS., 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 52.00, WGHTD. AVG. 5100. FRESH 20-25 LBS., RANGE 46.00, WOTHD AVG. 46.00 C PORK TRIMMINGS/ BONELESS PROCESSING PORK (CHEMICAL LEAN) COMBO 42% FR, 9.0 LOADS. RANGE 26.00, WGHTD. AVG. 26.00. COMBO 72% FR. 2.0 LOADS,RANGE 32.00, WGHTD AVG. 32.00. BOXED 72% FROZEN. 23.0, RANGE 41.0042.00, WGHTD. AVG. 41.74. BOXED 72% FROZEN, RANGE 42.00, WGHTD. AVG. 42.00 D. BONELESS PICNIC MEAT COMBO 72% FR. RANGE 48.50, WGHTD. AVG. 48.50 A. BOXED 72% FR, RANGE 55.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.00 D. Th e steel products on your silos have to be tougher than nails if they’re going to last. That’s why more dairymen trust Lancaster silo equipment for lasting value from top to bottom Thirty years ago we invented the silage spreader as the best way to fill silos. But maybe you don’t know just how many products we make. If your concrete or steel upright storage system needs parts and equipment, Lancaster makes it. We use good ideas from practical farmers like you to constandy make our products work better and last longer. You see, with us the job is more than just bending metal. It’s using the best materials and dedicated craftsmanship to give you more value for every equipment dollar. For silo equipment, do yourself a favor. Insist on Lancaster for every item. Contact your Lancaster Level-Flo dealer today. mLancaster B LEVEL-FLO Silo equipment with a heritage of quality Main Office: Branches: Mount joy, PA Footville, Wl Zumbrota, MN (717) 653-2239 (608) 076-6146 (507) 732-7886 Fax (717) 653-9806 Fax (608) 876-6147 Fax (507) 732-7925 Lancaster Firming, Saturday, February 24,1996-Ais SHANK MEAT FROZEN. UNQUOTED. SKINNED JOWLS COMBO FRESH. 1.0 LOADS. RANGE 26.00, WGHTD. AVG. 26.00. BOXED FROZEN, 1.0 LOADS. RANGE 31.00, WGHTD. AVG. 31.00. NOTE! (•) REFLECTS V." OR V.” TRIMMED PRODUCT BROUGHT BACK TO A REGULAR COMMODITY BASIS. ABCDE AFTER QUOTES REPRE SENTS DAYS SINCE LAST ACTUAL MARKET TEST. QUOTES ARE DROPPED AFTER 5 DAYS OF NO TEST OR BEFORE IF THEY NO LONGER REFLECT CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS. USDA PORK CARCASS CUTOUT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1996 ESTIMATED GROSS CUTOUT VAL UES OP 1 175 LB. HOG CARCASS BASED ON USDA CUTTING YIELD TESTS AND CARLOT PRICES. TUES DAY'S CARCASS GRADES AND PRICES PER CWT.: U5#167.01, CHANGE FROM TUES. *S VALUE -0.47; US#2 65.05, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE -a45; US#3 63.08. CHANGE FROM TUES.'S VAL UE -0.44; US#4 61.12, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE -0.43. TODAY’S CALCULATIONS FOR US#2 175 LB. PORK CARCASS: SKINNED HAMS. 14-20 LBS., 21.01% OF CARCASS. 59.00 FOB VALUE, -1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; LOINS, V 4 ” TRIM, 14-22 LBS.. 20.33% OF CAR CASS. 138.50 FOB VALUE. -1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. BELLIES, SDLS., 12-14 LBS. 13.90% OF CARCASS, 55.00F08 VALUE, -1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; SPARERIBS, 33 LBS. AND DOWN. 3.03% OF CAR CASS. 112.50 FOB VALUE. PICNICS, 8-12 LBS., 10.31 »OF CAR CASS. 32.00 FOB VALUE; BUTTS. Vi " HUM, 4-8 LBS., 7.25% OF CARCASS. 86.00 FOB VALUE, 1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. JOWL 2.83%, 26.00 FOB, O.SO CHANGE FROM TUBS.; NECKBONES, 132%, 11.50 FOB; FEET, 1.05%, 17.00 FOB. TAILS, 0.22% OF CARCASS. 39.00 FOB VALUE; TRIM 72%, 2.19% OF CARCASS, 4130 FOB VALUE, 0.50 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; LARD. 10.85% OF CARCASS, 16.75 FOB VALUE. TOTAL CARCASS; 9431%; US#2 CARCASS VALUE PER CWT: 65.05. NOTE: WITHOUT Dewart Livestock Dewart, Pa. Monday, February 19, 1996 Report Supplied by PDA STEERS: 43.00-58.73. HEIFERS; TOO FEW TO QUOTE. GOOD COWS: 30.00-3730. CANNBRS AND CUTTERS 20.00-30.00. BULLS: 38.00-41.00. VEAL 90-190 LBS. 75.00-155.00. 70-90 LBS. 30:00-75.00. HOGS: 43.00-46.00. SOWS: 30.00-34.25. FEEDER PIGS: 12.00-34.00 PER HEAD. PARADISE METERED CONCRETE Call 717-687-0990 before you buy ing Old Paper Money daily Indian and Buffalo notes. Buying old coins also. 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