AlMinbaater farming, Saturday, March 15, 1997 Central U.S. Carlot Pork Report March 12, 1997 Report nip plied by USDA COMPARED TO MARCH 4 3 P.M. CLOSE: FRESH PORK LOINS STEADY; BUTTS FIRM; RIBS MOSTLY STEADY; SKND. HAMS 17-20 LBS. MOSTLY 100 LOWER. 20-26 LBS. STEADY; SDLS. BELLIES STEADY TO 1.00 LOWER; LEAN TRIMMINGS STEADY. TRAD ING MODERATE, WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE DEMAND AND MOSTLY MODERATE OFFERINGS. LOADS PORK CUTS: 126.5 LOADS TRIM/PROCESS PORK: 37.0 LOINS, REG, FRESH 14-18 LBS. *. 210 LOADS, RANGE 97.00-108.00, WGHTD. AVG. 104.14. Y." TRIM 14-18 LBS., 12.0 LOADS. RANGE 120.00-131.00, WGHTD. AVG. 129.17. V," TRM/LESS 14-18 LBS., 10.0 LOADS. RANGE 120.00-134.00. WGHTD. AVG. 129.20. 18-22 LBS. • RANGE 100.00, WGHTD. AVG. 100.00 C. ■/. ” TRM 18-22 LBS, RANGE 119.00, WGHTD. AVG. 119.00 C. COMBOS 22 LBS. AND UP, 10 LOADS. RANGE 86.50, WGHTD. AVG. 86.50. LOIN, BNLS, CNTR CUT 5-9 LBS. STRAP-ON, 0.20 LOADS. RANGE 206.00, WGHTD. AVG. 206.00. 5-9 LBS. STRAP-OFF, 10.75 LOADS. RANGE 199.00-229.00, WGHTD. AVG. 22105. BNLS SIRLOIN .75-1 LB. 0.25 LOADS. 0.20 LOADS. RANGE 153.00, WGHTD. AVG. 153.00. TENDERLOIN 1.25 LBS. AND DOWN, 1.15 LOADS. RANGE 328.00-333.00, WGHTD. AVG. 328.65. PICNIC, FRESH SMKR TRM. SS, BOXED, RANGE 60.00, WGHTD. AVG. 60.00 D. BOSTON BUTT 4-8 LBS. *. 13.5 LOADS. RANGE 60.00-65.00, WGHTD. AVG. 63.70. V." TRIM 4-8 LBS., 13.5 LOADS. RANGE 79.00-84.00, WGHTD. AVG. 82.00. COMBOS 8 LBS. AND UP, RANGE 66.00, WGHTD. AVG. 66.00 A. SPARERIBS, FRESH 1.5-3.5 LBS., 3,5 LOADS, RANGE 129.00-131.00, WGHTD. AVG. 129.29. SPARERIB, FROZEN 3.5-5.5 LBS., UNQUOTED. LOIN BACKRIB (BOXED) FRSH/FRZN 1.75 LBS. AND DOWN, RANGE 305.00, WGHTD. AVG. 305.00 E. 1.75 LBS.-2 LBS., 3.20 LOADS. RANGE 242.00-243.00, WGHTD. AVG. 242.94. LOIN BACKRIB (COMBOS) 1.75 LBS. AND DOWN, RANGE 288.00, WGHTD. AVG. 288.00 E. HAM, SKINNED, SELECTED FRESH 17-20 LBS., 12.0 LOADS, RANGE 64.00-66.00, WGHTD. AVG. AMES & CLARK, LL Attorneys-At-Law Mark L. James Estate Planning for Farm Families • Wills, trusts and tax planning • Charitable giving Business Planning for Farm Families • Farm partnerships and corporations • Succession Planning/Farm Transfers Real Estate • Tax-free exchanges of real estate • Real estate settlements • Tax planning for sale of conservation easement Estate Settlements • Prompt settlement (most completed in 3 months) • Tax planning during settlement 54 Queen Road, RO. Box 497 Intercourse, PA 17534 (717)768-7100 Office also in; New Holland 64.75. FRESH 20-26 LBS, 38.0 LOADS, RANGE 54.00-59.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.13. HAM, SKINNED, COMMODITY FRESH 17-20 LBS, RANGE 67.00, WGHTD. AVG. 67.00 C. FRESH 20-26 LBS, RANGE 57.00, WGHTD. AVG. 57.00 A. FRESH 32 LBS. AND UP, 1.0 LOADS, RANGE 54.00. WGHTD. AVG. 54.00. BELLY, SDLS, SKIN-ON, FRESH FRESH 10-12 LBS, RANGE 59.00, WGHTD. AVG. 59.00 E. FRESH 12-14 LBS, 6.0 LOADS. RANGE 65.00-66.00, WGHTD. AVG. 65.50. FRESH 14-16 LBS, 8.0 LOADS. RANGE 65.00-67.00. WGHTD. AVG. 65.88. FRESH 16-18 LBS, 5.0 LOADS, RANGE 65.00, WGHTD. AVG. 65.00. FRESH 18-20 LBS, RANGE 58.00, WGHTD. AVG. 58.00 A. FRESH 20-25 LBS, RANGE 56.00, WGHTD. AVG. 56.00 B. PORK TRIMMINGS/ BONELESS PROCESSING PORK (CHEMICAL LEAN) COMBO 42% FRESH, 10.0 LOADS, RANGE 30.00-31.00, WGHTD. AVG. 30.40. BOXED 42% FROZEN. RANGE 40.00, WGHTD. AVG. 40.00 D. COMBO 72% FRESH. 20.0 LOADS. RANGE 54.00-56.00, WGHTD. AVG. 55.00. BOXED 72% FROZEN. RANGE 6100, WGHTD. AVG. 6100 A. PICNIC CUSHION MEAT COMBO 92% FRESH, RANGE 101.00, WGHTD. AVG. 101.00 D. BOXED 92% FROZEN. RANGE 101.00, WGHTD. AVG. 101.00 D. BONELESS PICNIC MEAT COMBO 72% FRESH, 5.0 LOADS, RANGE 56.00-60.00, WGHTD. AVG. 57.70. BOXED 72% FROZEN, RANGE64.OO, WGHTD. AVG. 64.00 B. SHANK MEAT FROZEN. RANGE7O.OO, WGHTD. AVG. 70.00 B. SKINNED JOWLS COMBO FRESH, 2.0 LOADS, RANGE 26.00, WGHTD. AVG. 26.00. BOXED FROZEN, RANGE 35.00, WGHTD. AVG. 35.00 D. NOTEI Vi” OR Vi" TRIMMED PRODUCT BROUGHT BACK TO A REGULAR COMMODITY BASIS. USDA PORK CARCASS CUTOUT WED., MARCH 12 ESTIMATED GROSS CUTOUT VAL UES OF A 175 LB. 'HOG CARCASS BASED ON USDA CUTTING YIELD TESTS AND CARLOT PRICES. TUESDAY’S CARCASS GRADES AND PRICES PER CWT.: U5#168.62, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE -0.25; US#2 66.90, CHANGE FROM TUES-’S VALUE -0.25; US#3 James R. Clark “Our RHA is 22,900 and climbing.' Currently we are averaging 81 Ibs/cow on 2X milking and we are still increasing. When we started with Nutrena we needed more production at a better cost and that is exactly what we got. We have seen body condition improve and we know this is helping. Our Territory Manager, Robert Davis, provides us with prompt and dependable service and always follows through. In addition to the success with our cows, we have been very pleased with our calves on the Herd Builder program. We have cut weaning time down from eight to four weeks and the calves are healthy.” If you would like to learn more about Nutrena and the opportunity to improve your bottom line, give us a call today. 65.18, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VAL UE -0.24; US#4 63.47, CHANGE FROM TUES.’S VALUE -033. TODAY'S CALCULATIONS FOR US #2 175 LB. FORK CARCASS: SKINNED HAMS 14-20 LBS., 21.01% OF CARCASS. 65.00 FOB VALUE, -2.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; LOINS. V." TRIM 14-22 LBS., 20.33% OF CAR CASS. 123.00 FOB VALUE. 1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. BELLIES, SDLS. 12-14 LBS., 13.90% OF CARCASS, 65.50F08 VALUE. -0.50 CHANGE FROM TUBS.; SPARERIBS 3.5 LBS. AND DOWN, 3.03% OF CAR CASS. 130.00 FOB VALUE, -1.00 CHANGE FROM TUBS. PICNICS, 8-12 LBS., 10.31%0F CAR CASS. 39.00 FOB. VALUE; BUTTS, K " TRIM 4-8 LBS., 7.25% OF CARCASS, 82.00 FOB VALUE, 1.00 CHANCE FROM TUBS. JOWL, 2.85% OF CARCASS. 26.00 FOB VALUE; NECKBONES, 1.52% OF CARCASS. 17.00 FOB VALUE FEET, 1.05% OF CARCASS, 24.00 FOB VALUE; TAILS, 0.22% OF CAR CASS, FOB VALUE 65.00. TRIM 72%. 2.19%,55.00F08 VALUE; LARD, 10.85% OF CARCASS, 24.25 FOB VALUE. TOTAL CARCASS 94.51%. US#2 CARCASS VALUE PER CWT 66.90. NOTE: VALUE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TEST. SOURCE: USDA MARKET NEWS. DES MOINES, lA. New Wilmington Livestock NEW WILMINGTON, PA MARCH 10,1997 CATTLE; 131: PDA: Compared with last week’s fate, cow* steady to 2.00 hi|bter. STEERS: One Select at 56.75, one Stan dard at 50.00. HOLSTEINS: Few Standard ft Select 45.00-55.00. HEIFERS: Select and Low Choice 1030/1350 Dm, 58.50-65.00, few Standard 45.00-55.50. COWS: Breaking Utility and Commer cial 38.75-42.00, Cutter and Boning Utility 33.00- Cannes and Low Cutter 28.50-33.50. Shells down to 20.25. BULLS: Few Yield Grade No 1 1150/1400 Dm. 38.75-42.00, one No 2 1080 Dm at 30.00. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: Few Medium ft Large Frame No 2 515/930 lbs, 40.00- HEIFERS: Few Medium Frame No. 1 ft 2 525/775 lbs, 35,00-43.50. few Large Frame No 2 500/630 lbs, 30.00- BULLS; Large Frame No 1 350/760 lbs, 63.00-74.00, few Medium Frame No 1 ft 2 540/680 lbs, 42.00-5350. CALVES: 149: VEALERS: Standard and Good 135/155 lbs, 60.00-85.00, 70/120 lbs, 25.00-35.00, Utility 50/70 lbs, 5.00- FARM CALVES: No 1 Holstein bulls 95/125 lbs, 60.00-65.00, 80/90 lv». 32.00- No 2 95/120lbs, 34.00-50.00; few No 1 Holstein Heifers 95/125 lbs, 125.00- few No 2 70/115 lbs. prrn Mfll m v <nr% 35.00-107.50; Few beef croc* bulls aid heifers 85/105 lbs, 30.00-65.00. HOGS: 295; Barrows and Gilts: 2.00- lower. BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-2 2KV2SO lbs, 47.00-49.00, US 1-3 220/270 lb*. 45.00-46.10, US 2-3 230/250 lbs, 43.00- SOWS: US 1-3 435/620 lbs, 46.00-50.00, few Medium 300/430 lbs, 42.00. BOARS: Couple 525/610 lbs, 38.00. FEEDER PIGS: 23: US' 1-3 25/40 lbs, 42.50-46.00, per head, US 1-3 105/130 lbs, 40.00-43.00, per cwt. SHEEP; 96: OLD CROP LAMBS; Choice 90/110 lbs, 100.00-113.00. SLAUGHTER LAMBS: Choice 55/100 lbs, 123.00-137.50, 30/55 lbs, 151.00-155.00. SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 26.00-63.00, mostly 30.00-40.00. GOATS: 7: Few Small & Medium 41.00-45.00, few Small Kids 4.00-10.00, per head. Eighty Four Auction EIGHTY FOUR, PA MARCH 10, 1997 CATTLE: 497: PDA: Compared with last week's sale, cows steady to 1.00 high er, bulls steady to 3.00 higher. STEERS; Few Selectss.oo-60.00, Stan dard 44.50-54.00. HOLSTEINS; Few Select 49.50-52.50, few Standard 43.50-45.00. HEIFERS: Few Select 52.0054.50, Standard 38.5045.50. 1 COWS: Breaking Utility and Commer cial 36.00-4450, mostly 37.004250, Cut ter and Boning Utility 31.0036.00, Catmer and Low Outer 25.003150, few 23.00. Shells down to 15.00. BULLS; Yield Grade No 1 1185/2295 lbs, 44.005050, No 2 1100/2025 lbs, 375044.50, FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: Medium ft Urge Frame No 1 320/575 lbs, 65.0085.00, 600/835 lb*. 60.0075.00, Medium A Large Frame No 2 2SO/SOO lbs, 41.09063.00, 550/845 lbs, 44.0043.00; HEIFERS: Medium ft Large Frame No 1 300/500 lbs, 57.0070.50, 530/800 lbs, 58.0069.50, Medium Frame No 2 250/885 lbs, 35.0055.00; BULLS: Medium ft Large Frame No 1 300/665 lbs, 63.0080.00, Median ft Large Frame No 1 250/825 lbs, 48.0060.50. CALVES: 177: Holstein bulls steady to 10.00 higher. VEALERS: Choice 130/240 lbs, 65.00-95.00, Good 135/245 lbs, 40.0062.50, Standard and Good 90/120 lbs, 28.0035.00, 65/85 lbs, 24.0032.50, Utility 55/75 lbs, 12.0024.00. FARM CALVES: No I Holstein bulls 90/125 lbs, 50.0074.00, No 2 85/115 lbs, 32.0048.00; few No 1 Holstein heifers 90/105 lbs, 130.00140.00, No 2 70/100 lbs, 42.5092.50. Beef cross bolls and heif ers 80/120 lbs, 42J080.00. HOGS: 32; BARROWS AND GILTS: US 2-3 240/285 lbs, 47.5049.50. SOWS: Pew US 1-3 375/465 lbs, 40.5046.00, 500/600 lbs, 47.0048.00. BOARS; One 155 lbs at 37.50. FEEDER PIGS: 0: No Market Test. SHEEP; 94: Slaughter lambs steady to 25.00 highter. SLAUGHTER LAMBS: CHoice 95/100 lbs, 102.50-112.50, 60/75 lbs. Ken and Marilyn Umble of Atglen, PA have been working with Nutrena Feeds since October 1995 and have benefited from the technology of Nutrena’s Focus program. Nutrena Feeds Lebanon, Pennsylvania 1-800-613-4459 147.50-156.00, 30/40 lb«, 117.50-152.00. YEARLINGS: Choice 75/135 lbs, 55.00- SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 30.00-50.00. GOATS: 31: Large 120/170 lb«. 37.50-75.00, per cwt. Medium 40.00- Large Kidi 18.00-24.00, Small Kidi 11.00-15.00, per head. Pennsylvania Livestock WAYNESBURG, PA MARCH 13,1997 CATTLE; SLAUGHTER COWS: Utility ft Com mercial 34.00-40.00; Cutter ft Boning Utility 30.00-36.50; Camer ft Low Cutter 28.00- Shells 28.00 ft Down. BULLS: Yield Grade 1 1500/2000 lbs, 38.00- Yield Grade 21000/1400 lbs, 35.00- FEEDER STEERS: MftL 1 300/500 lbs, 50.00-87.00; 250/280 lbs, 48.00- M 600/900 lbs, 43.50-65.00; HEIFERS: M IftL 1 300/500 lbs, 35.00- L 1400/550 lbs, 38.00-70.00; BULLS: MftL 1300/520 lbs. 42.00-71.00. CALVES: Veal: Prime 40.00-85.00; Choice 38.00-62.50; Good 35.00-48.00; Farm Calves: #1 Holstein Bulls 90/120lbs, few 35.00-65.00; #2 Holstein Bulls 80/100 lbs, few 20.00-40.00; Beef X Bull ft Hfri/ Hd 20.00-100.00. HOGS: Banowi A Gilts #l-2 210/255 Ibi, 47.50-SO.SO; #2-3 255/280 lb», 47.00- Sowi: #l-3 300/500 lbs. 30.00- Feeder Pigi: 1-3 IS/20 lbs. 5.00- 00/Hd; 1-3 25/35 lb«, 10.00- 30.00/Hd. LAMBS: High Choice 80/100 Ibi, 90.00- Choice 70/90 Ibi, 90.00- Feeder Lambs: Good 75.00- Sheep 20.00-58.00; Fat Sheep 30.00 and down. GOATS; Large 60.00- 135.00/Hd; Medium 30.00-55.00/Hd; Small 5.00- HORSES: Honea 45.50-82.50 Poniei 20.00- Jersey Shore Livestock Market, Inc. Auction every Thunday at 4:00 pjn. Jeney Shore, Fa. Report auppiied by Auction Thunday, March 13, 1997 RETURN TO FARM CALF 50.00-180.00; COUPLE HEIFER CALVES 155.00. GOOD VEAL: 30.00-49.00. COMMON VEAL: 10.00-29.00. CHOICE STEERS: 64.00-68.00. SELECT STEERS: 57.00-63.00. COMMON STEERS: 43.00-56.00. COMMERCIAL COWS: 35.00-40.00; COUPLE 46.00. CANNERS-CUTTERS: 30.00-36.00. SHELLS: 17.00-29.00. CHOICE HEIFERS; 63.00-67.00. SELECT HEIFERS: 58.0062.00. COMMON HEIFERS: 41.00-57.00. GOOD FEEDERS: 60.00-67.00. COMMON FEEDERS: 40.00-59.00. BULLS: 38.00-45.00. GOOD HOGS: 45.00-48.00.
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