AlB-L«nc«*t»r Ffmlng, Saturday, August 10, 1996 Estimated Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal lupection Au(iirt 7, 1996 CATTLE CALVES HOGS SHEEP WEDNESDAY 8/07/96 (EST) 128,000 7,000 337,000 15,000 WEEK AGO (EST) 131,000 7,000 332,000 15,000 YEAR AGO (ACT) 124,000 6,000 344,000 16,000 WEEK TO DATE (EST) 389,000 21,000 929,000 39,000 SAME PD LT WK (EST) 389,000 20,000 973,000 43,000 SAME PD LT YR (ESI) 368,000 17,000 964,000 42,000 PREVIOUS DAY ESTIMATED TUESDAY, STEER AND HEIFER 104,000, COW AND BULL 29,000. SOURCE; USDA MARKET NEWS, WASHINGTON, D.C. Central U.S. Carlot Beef Report Airlift 7, 1996 Report euppUed by USDA USDA NATIONAL CARLOT BEEF REPORT (INCLUDES MAJOR PRO DUCTION AREAS IN THE MIDWEST AND TEXAS) AS OF 3 P.M. COW AND BULL CARCASS 7.0 LOADS FOB OMAHA COMPARED TO TUESDAY'S 3 P.M. REPORT: UTILITY CARCASSES 1.00 HIGHER; CUTTER MOSTLY 1.50 HIGHER. DEMAND AND OFFERINGS LIGHT TO MODERATE. UT, BRK 2-4 450 LBS. AND UP, 2.0 LOADS. RANGE 56.00, LATEST ESTB. MKT. 56.00. UT3NG 1-3 400 LBS. AND UP. 2.0 LOADS. RANGE 60.00, LATEST ESTB. MKT. 60.00. CUTTER 1-2 350 LBS. AND UP, 3.0 LOADS. RANGE 59.50, LATEST ESTB. MKT. 59.50. BULLS YGISOO LBS. AND UP, LAT EST ESTB. MKT. 69.50 C. COW AND BULL CARCASSES CAP WEST COAST LOADS REPORTED COMPARED TO LAST WEEK: MARKET FOR WEEK ENDED AUG. 2. 1996. UT.BNG 1-3 400 LBS. AND UP. RANGE 60.00. CUTTERI-2 350 LBS. AND UP. RANGE 60.00. BONELESS PROCESSING BEEF/ BEEF TRIMMINGS 186.0 LOADS REPORTED FRESH LEAN BONELESS BEEF STEADY TO FIRM IN THE MIDWEST, BUT 2.00 HIGHER IN TEXAS; 85% AND 65% STEADY. DEMAND AND OFFER INGS LIGHT TO MODERATE. BEEF TRIMMINGS STEADY TO FIRM ON FAIRLY GOOD DEMAND AND MOST LY MODERATE OFFERINGS. FOB OMAHA BASIS 90% FR. 13 LOADS, RANGE 81.5-83,0 WT. AVG. 82.58. 90% FZ. RANGE 81.0-82.0, WT. AVG, 81.25 D. 85% FR, 7 LOADS, RANGE 77.0, WT. AVG. 77.00. 85% FZ. UNQUOTED. 75% FR. RANGE 67.5-68.0, WT. AVG. 67.67 D. 75% FZ, UNQUOTED. 65% FR. 4 LOADS. RANGE 60.5, WT. AVG. 60.50. 65% FZ, UNQUOTED. 50% FR, 95 LOADS. RANGE 50.00- WT. AVG. 51.26. 50% FZ, 15 LOADS, RANGE 54.00- WT. AVG. 54.20. 50% BOX. 4 LOADS. RANGE SZOO, WT. AVG. 52.00. FOB EAST TX & OK 90% FR, 24 LOADS, RANGE 81.0-84.0, WT. AVG. 8Z67. c oNST*£. ■A* 395 Bowers Rd. \* Kutztown, PA 19530 610-682-1718 Residential/Commercial/Agricultural EXCAVATING Manure Pits, Sitework, Hauling, Septic System, Stone Ins, Basements Complete Package - Fully Insured Reasonable k \'m* Rates 90% FZ. UNQUOTED. 85% FR, UNQUOTED. 85% FZ. UNQUOTED. 75% FR, UNQUOTED. 75% FZ, 65% FR, 65% FZ. UNQUOTED. CAF NORTHEAST AREAS 90% FR, 22 LOADS, RANGE 86.0-87.0, WT. AVG. 86.73 D. 90% FZ, UNQUOTED. 85% FR. 2 LOADS. RANGE 82.0, WT. AVG. 82.00. 85% FZ; 75% FR AND FZ; 65% FR AND FZ, UNQUOTED. CAF WEST COAST BASIS MARKET FOR WEEK ENDED 8/02/96 90% FR, RANGE 81.5, WT. AVG. 81.50. 90% FZ, UNQUOTED. 85% FR. RANGE 73.5, WT. AVG. 73 JO. 85% FZ. UNQUOTED. 75% FR. UNQUOTED. 75% FR. UNQUOTED. 65% FR, RANGE 61.00, WT. AVG. 61.00. 65% FZ, UNQUOTED. 50% FR. RANGE 50.0-53.0, WT. AVG. 52.18. 50% FZ. RANGE 54.0, WT. AVG. 54.00. •♦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.** SOURCE: USDA MARKET, DES MOINES, lA. Central U.S. Carlot Pork Report Auguit 7, 1996 Report aupplied by USDA COMPARED TO TUESDAY’S 3 P.M. CLOSE: FRESH LOINS 1.00-2.00 HIGH ER; BUTTS STEADY TO ZOO LOWER; SKND. HAMS 17-20 LBS. NOT TESTED. 20-26 LBS. STEADY TO ZOO HIGHER; SDLS. BELLIES 2.00-3.00 HIGHER; LEAN TRIMMINGS LOO-ZOO HIGHER. TRADING SLOW TO MODERATE, WITH MODERATE DEMAND AND LIGHT PROCESSING OFFERES, WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE RETAIL OFFERINGS. LOADS PORK CUTS: 41.00 LOADS TRIM/PROCESS PORK: 41.0 LOINS, REG, FRESH 14-18 LBS. *, 10.0 LOADS, RANGE 119.00-129.00, WGHTD. AVG. 126.75. V." TRM 14-18 LBS., 4.5 LOADS, RANGE 148.00-149.00, WGHTD. AVG. 148.22. V.” TRM/LESS 14-18 LBS., 5.5 LOADS. RANGE 145.00-154.00, WGHTD. AVG. 151.55. 18-22 LBS. •. RANGE 116.00, WGHTD. AVG. 116.00 A. K "TRIM 18-22 LBS., RANGE 136.00. WGTHD. AVO. 136.00 A. COMB’S 22 LBS. AND UP. 2.0 LOADS, RANGE 87.00, WOHID. AVG. 87.00. LOIN, BNLS CNTR CUT 5-9 LBS. STRAP-ON, RANGE 236.00. WGHTD. AVO. 236.00 A. SKINNED JOWLS COMBO FRESH, RANGE 48.00, WGHTD. AVG. 48.00 A. NOTE! (•) REFLECTS V.” OR VI" 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, AUGUST 7, 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.: US# I 85.72, CHANGE FROM MON.'S VALUE 0.80; US#2 83.78,0.80 CHANGE FROM TUBS; US«3 81.84, CHANGE FROM MON.’S VALUE 0.79; US#4 79.90, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VAL UE 0.79. TODAY’S CALCULATIONS FOR US#2 175 LB. PORK CARCASS: SKINNED HAMS, 14-20 LBS., 21.01% OF CARCASS,. SI.QO FOB VALUE; LOINS, Y, ” TRIM, 14-22 LBS., 20.33% OF CARCASS. 143.50F08 VALUE, 2.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. BELLIES, SDLS., 12-14 LBS. 13.90% OF CARCASS, 105.50F08 VALUE, 150 CHANGE FROMTUE.; SPARERIBS, 3 5 LBS. AND DOWN. 3.03% OF CARCASS, 119.00 FOB VALUE, 1.00 CHANGE FROM TUB. PICNICS. 8-12 LBS., 10.31% OF CAR CASS. 53.00 FOB VALUE. 0.50 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; BUTTS. Vi ” TRIM, 4-8 LBS., 7.25% OF CARCASS, 10350 FOB VALUE, -1.00 CHANGE FROM TUB. JOWL 2.85%, 48.00 FOB; NECK BONES, 1.52%, 19.00 FOB; FEET, 1.05%, 20.00 FOB VALUE. TAILS, 0.22% OF CARCASS, 46.00 FOB VALUE; TRIM 72%. 2.19% OF CARCASS. 77.50 FOB VALUE, 1.50 LEBANON VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Cattle Barns Several sizes of slats in stock! Custom slats made to your specifications. \ Excellent when remodeling, repairing or Mfe) replacing. ' f / Check our Lead Times! Buy Direct and Save!! For Dealership inquiries contact Greg Lentz Our goal is your satisfaction. Let our knowledgeable staff use their expertise to provide you with the product you need to get the Job done efficiently. Contact us for a free estimate today. 410 East Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 • (717) 866-2030 CHANGE FROM TITCk LARD. 10.85% OP CARCASS. 24.75 FOB VALUE. TOTAL CARCASS: 94.51%-, US#2 CARCASS VALUE PER CWT: 83.78. NOTE: VALUE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TEST. 5-9 LBS. STRAP-OFF.RANOB aw.oo, WGHTD. AVG. 254.00 A. BNLS. SIRLOIN .75-1 LB.. 1.75 LOADS. RANGE 148.00-150.00, WGHTD. AVG. 148.86. 1.25 LBS. AND DOWN. RANGE 376.00, WGHTD. AVG. 376.00 A. PICNIC, FRESH SMKR TRM, SS, BOXED, 0.5 LOADS, RANGE 77.00, WGHTD. AVG. 77.00. COMMODITY 4-8 LBS., 2.0 LOADS. RANGE 50.00, WGHTD. AVG. 50.00. BOSTON BUTT 4-8 LBS. *. 6.0 LOADS, RANGE 84.00-86.00, WGHTD. AVG. 85.00. V.” TRM 4-8 LBS., 6.0 LOADS, RANGE 102.00-105.00, WGHTD. AVG. 103.50. SPARERIB, FRESH 1.5- LBS., 23 LOADS, RANGE 115.00-122.00, WGHTD. AVG. 119.20. 3.5- LBS., 03 LOADS, RANGE 108.00, WGHTD. AVG. 108.00. SPARERIBS, FROZEN 1.5- LBS., UNQUOTED. LOIN BACKRIB (BOXED) FRSH/FRZN 1.75-2.00 LBS., 015 LOADS, RANGE 276.00, WGHTD. AVG. 276.0 ft LOIN BACKRIB (COMBOS) 1.75 LBS. AND DOWN, RANGE 268.00, WGHTD. AVG. 268.00 B. HAM, SKINNED, SELECTED FRESH 14-17 LBS., UNQUOTED. FRESH 17-20 LBS., RANGE 81.00, WGHTD. AVG. 81.00 A. FRESH 20-26 LBS., 6.5 LOADS, RANGE 78.00-81.50. WGTHD. AVG. 79.69. HAM, SKINNED, COMMODITY FRESH 20-26 LBS., RANGE 78.00, WGHTD. AVG. 78.00 D. BELLY, SDLS, SKIN-ON, FRESH FRESH 10-12 LBS., RANGE 95.00, WGHTD. AVG. 95,00 A. FRESH 12-14 LBS., 3.0 LOADS, RANGE 105.00-106.00, WGHTD. AVG. 10550. FRESH 14-16 LBS., 5.0 LOADS. RANGE 105.00-106.00, WGHTD. AVG. 10550. FRESH 16-18 LBS., 1.0 LOADS. RANGE 106.00, WGHTD. AVG. 106.00. FRESH 18-20 LBS., RANGE 95.00, Manufacturing • Powder Coating • Precast TENDERLOIN FARM SAFETY EVENT CALLING KIDS OF ALL AGESIII Do you like puppet shows? Do you like games? Do you like Helicopters? This is the show for you!!! The Nisbet Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a farm safe ty event on August 17, 1996 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the community park in Nisbet, Pa. A puppet show will be held. Test your reaction time to emergencies against the wheel of misfortune and see Geisinger's Lifeflight helicopter. Precast Concrete Manufacturer of precast slats, pillars and beams for hog and cattle applications. Slats can be used under calf hutches and around feeders and watering troughs, too. Hog Finishing & Gestation Barns In Stock! 4xB and 4xlo Slats Single lengths in various sizes WGHTD. AVG. 95.00 A. FRESH 20-25 LBS.. RANGE 80.00. WGHTD. AVG. 80.00 D. PORK TRIMMINGS/ BONELESS PROCESSING PORK (CHEMICAL LEAN) COMBO 42% FR, 2.0 LOADS, RANGE 55.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.00. BOXED 42« FZ, 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 55.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.00. COMBO 72% FR, 28.0 LOADS RANGE 77.00-78.00, WGHTD AVG 77.61. PICNIC CUSHION MEAT COMBO 92% FRESH, RANGE 12100 WGHTD. AVG. 122.00 A. BONELESS PICNIC MEAT COMBO 72% FR, 9.OLOADS, RANGE 78.00-80.00, WGHTD. AVG. 78.33. BOXED 72% FROZEN, 1.0 LOADS RANGE 80.00. WGHTD. AVG. 80.00. Valley Stockyards Athens, Pa. August 5, 1996 Report supplied by auction HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES TO 140.00. VEAL CALVES, NO GOOD ONES. VEALER BULL CALVES TO 72.50 SLAUGHTER CALVES 30.00 AND DOWN. GRASSERS AND FEEDERS 26.00-37.50. LAMBS TO 91.00. SHEEP 23.00-42.00. HOGS, 200-250, TO 55.00. SOWS 32.00-35.00. BOARS 25.00-31.00. PIGS 9.00-33.00. HEIFERS, HOLSTEINS 27.50-35.50. STEERS TO 40.50. STEERS, FEEDER , 28.00-39.00. BULLS 28.00-37.50. GOOD COWS. 35.00-41.00. COWS MEDIUM 30.25-34.75. COWS POOR OR SMALL 29.75 AND DOWN. CATTLE MARKET STEADY. CALF MARKET STEADY. HORSES, NONE. PONIES 225.00. GOATS 20.00 TO 130.00.
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