AB-L«ncMt*r ParmintrSflturdtfyi' fttß}uet : 3v'W9& i THISjyVEEKV^ 1 Dog Days End August 11 signals the end of the 40-day period of Dog Days, named for the Dog Star, Sinus, the brightest and one of the closest in the constellation Cams Major. Dog Days are traditionally a period of hot and sultry weather, and various weather rhymes have been associated with them A warm August is thought by some folklorists to predict a long and snowy winter, but whatever the weather in August, it’s said to be echoed in the following February. Farmers rely on August sun shine to ripen the grapes The summer thunderstorms are thought to hasten bean growth “Dunder 4o gaily the beans," the old-timers say. meaning that the thunderstorms frighten the beans into growth spurts. Soon hot, soon cold. ~X. ■s’ For a cooling drink, try hot ginger tea or a summertime switchel (lemonade with ginger). Chinese Chicken Stew Make a marinade of the first 6 ingredients Coat chicken well and chill for 1 hour. In a large skillet, bring broth to a boil. Add chicken, cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 1 hour, until chicken is tender and falls from the bone. Remove - bones. Five minutes , v —before serving, add I mushrooms and snow P eas to simmer. Serve over nee /J Mikes 6 servings. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 scallions, chopped with green tops 3 pounds skinned chicken breasts 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup fresh snow peas, sliced into slivers mim sow PRODUCERS • Existing Farms • New Construction WE OFFER: h m h ig Facilities: Lancaster. Harrisburg, Hagerstown (2/97), Wyalusing and Knoxville Manufacturin' GUARANTEED PRICE 5 to 7 Year Contracts RECORDKEEPING AND ON FARM SERVICE FINANCING AVAILARLE to Qualified Producers PURINA MILLS, Inc. 800-873-5300 Eighty-Four Livestock EIGHTY FOUR, PA JULY 29, 1996 CATTLE 170... PDA ..Compared to kit week'l iale...cowi Heady to 2.00 lower, bulk steady to 2.00 higher. HOLSTEINS: few Standard 30.50-33.50. M‘ OLD FARMER’S HEIFERS: few Select 45.50-48.50. Standard 33.50-47.00. WEATHER PROVERBS COWS: Breaking Utility and Commer cial 31.00-34.00, Cutter and Boning Utility 27.50-30.50, Canner and Low Cutter 22.00- Shell* down to 18.00. BULLS; Yield Grade No. 1 900/1700 Ibi. 39.00-49.75, No. 2 1180/1550 lb*. 34.00- FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: Medium A Large Frame No. 1 490/BSS Ibi. 45.00- Medium A Large Frame No. 2 500/775 Iba. 28.00-44.00; HEIFERS; Medium A Large Frame No. 1285/800 Ibi. 58.00- Medium and Large Frame No. 2 300/775 Ibi. 25.00-36.00; BULLS: Medium A Large Frame No. 1350/750 Mm. 45.00- Medium A Large Frame No. 2 425/800 Ibi. 29.00-43.00. CALVES 165...Fatm calvei steady to 2.00 higher. Dog Days bright and clear, indicate a happy year. But when accompanied hy rain, for VEALERS: Good 140/280 lb». 29.00- Standud and Good 70/90 lb*. 14.00- Utility 60/75 lb«, 12.00- better times our hopes FARM CALVES: No. 1 Holstein bolls 90/125 lbs. 45.0042.50, No. 2 80/120 lbs. are vam. ify our ears are ringing, look for a change in the weather. if the frogs are piping in the evening, it’s a sign of a clear Jay to come. BIG SAVINGS! ON GRAIN BINS AND DRYERS Plan Now For This Year’s Cropt Call The Expertst • Welght-Tronlx • Bucket Elevators • Feed Bins Feed Mill • Stirring Systems • Wet Tanks • Transport Augers • Utility Augers • Grain Bins Strvtm Tht 18.50-45.50; few No. 1 Holnein heifcn 90/110 lb*. 87.50-95.00. Jew No. 2 75/90 tb«. 20.00-44.00. Beef crow hull* end heif en 70/130 Ibf. 19.00-42.00. HOGS 46...8en0wi and gilti needy. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-3 220/265 lb*. 60.00-61.50, US 2-3 200/300 lb*. 51.00-59.00. SOWS: few US 1-3 350/600 lb«, 40.50-48.50. BOARS: few 165/570 Ibi. 25.00-39.25. FEEDER PIGS 8... US 1-3 40/45 Ibi. 23.00- per heed. SHEEP 222...Slanghter lembe needy. SLAUGHTER LAMBS; High Choice end Prime 80/110 Ibi. 96.50-105.50, Choice 80/105 Ibi. 85.00-95.00.55/75 ibi. 81.00- Good and Choice 70/95 Ibi. 60.00- FEEDER LVMBS: Good and Choice 35/65 Ibi. 60.00-75.00. SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 31.00-40.00. GOATS 32...0ne Large 70.00, Medium 30.00-45.00. Smell 10.00-29.00. per head. Friend’s Stockyard Inc. Accident, Md. 21520 Report Supplied by Auction July 29, 1996 STOCK BULLS AND STEERS (200-500 LBS.) 40.00-54.50. STOCK HEIFERS: 30.00-47.00. SLAUGHTER STEERS: GOOD TO CHOICE 61.00-65.50, MEDIUM TO E/HHERR ★ Full Line Parts Dept. ★ Sell, Service & Install ★ Rt. 272 South - 14 Herrville Rd. Willow Street, PA 17584 Ph: 717-464-3321 or Toll Free 800-732-0053 Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM “ • >r 38 Ytan GOOD Sl.OO-S9.SO, HEAVY CHOICE OVER 14S0 LB. 45.00-57.00. HOLSTEIN STEERS: HEAVY CHOICE 40.00-46.50, LIGHT 34.00-40.00. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: GOOD TO CHOICE 55.00-64.2 S MEDIUM TO GOOD SO.OO-54.00. BULLS: HEAVY 35.00-46.25, LIGHT 30.00-39.00. COWS: FEW HIGH DRESSING UP TO 38.50, UTILITY (HOLSTEIN) 31.00- COMMERCIAL TO GOOD 25.00- CULL COWS 25.00 AND DOWN. VEALS: GOOD TO CHOICE 40.00- MEDIUM TO GOOD 20.00- 808 CALVES: 18.00 AND DOWN. HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES RETURN TO FARM (90 TO 120 LB.)- 35.00-54.00. HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES RETURN TO FARM (100 TO 120 LB.) - UP TO 75.00. BEEF CROSS CALVES RETURN TO FARM UP TO 30.00. HOGS: TOP QUALITY 59.0 C 63.50. HEAVY 55.50-57.00, LIGHT 30.00-42.00. SOWS: 35.00-42.50. MALE HOGS: 24.00-36.00. LAMBS, LIGHT, UP TO 95.00, FEED ER LAMBS, NONE AVAILABLE. SHEEP: 18.00-24.00. LIVESTOCK PRICES ARE ALL GIVEN PER HUNDRED WEIGHT! • Air Drying Systems • Grain Dryers • Parts & Motors Y B & w Grain I' Aerator It Saves IS by keeping I your grain I in top I condition! 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