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AS-Lancutef Farming, Saturday, January 29, 2000 57 Leaping the Centuries The year 2000 is a leap year, but did you know that 1900 was not a leap year, nor was 1800 or 1700 9 The last century year to have the 29th day in February was 1600. Most people credit Julius Caesar with the leap year plan when he reformed the calendar system in 46 b.c In fact, however, a Greek named Sosigenes gave him the idea By 1582, the accumulated error in the Julian system amounted to about ten days, which were dropped when the Gregorian calendar was introduced By this system, leap years are those divisible by 4 (as with 1996), but century years must divisible by 400 to be leap years. You can t measure time in Jays because every clay is different. at Under-the-bed containers are great for storing bed linens and off-season clothing. Onion Soup with Miso 2 tablespoons EACH butter and olive oil, plus extra 3 cups sliced yellow onions 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 6 cups beef stock 3 tablespoons miso 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, OR 1 teaspoon dried 1 small loaf French bread, sliced 4 tablespoons EACH grated Parmesan and mozzarella United Feature Syndicate 200 Madison Ave (Printed,n the USA) N.Y, NY 10016 (212-293-8500) HOGS CONSTRUCTION New Moon, February 5 - Jorge Luis Borges Heat butter and olive oil in a large soup pot. add onions and garlic, and saute until golden Stir in mustaid. beef stock, miso, and thyme Simmer for 30 minutes, but do not boil Meanwhile, butter bread and sprinkle with olive oil Lightly toast the slices Ladle soup into four bowls, top each with a bread slice, and sprinkle with cheese mixture Place under broil er briefly to melt cheese. Makes 4 servings. OLD FARMER’S WEATHER, PROVERBS ifth ere is snow on St. Brigid’s Day (Fel). 1), the ditches will he filled with ram, come spring. As far as the Sun shines in at the window on Candlemas Day (Feh. 2), so deep will the snow he ere winter is gone February 2 bright and dear gives a good flax year. EXPERTS Oklahoma City Feeder Cattle Oklahoma City, OK Wed Jan 26, 2000 USDA-OK Dept Ag Market News Oklahoma National Stockyards ■ Week ly Cattle Summary Compared to last week: Feeder steers and steer calves steady to 2.00 lower with least decline on under 725 lbs. Feeder heif ers and heifer calves 2.00-4.00 lower. Demand good for all classes. Large front end supply of slaughter ready cattle next three to four weeks is pressuring prices downward and having a domino effect on the feeder market. Local farmer demand is off some as moisture is needed for wheat and spring grass prospects. Quality aver age. Feeder cattle in slightly thin to mod erately fleshy conditions; calves in thin to medium flesh. Wdgh-ups gaunt to aver age. Slaughter cows and bolts 1.50-2,00 higher. Packer demand good. Impending winter storm slated for midweek through early next week has packers concerned for numbers. Country demand continues good for bred cows and pairs. Total 0f420 cows and bulls sold with 35 percent to packets. Receipts this week 11.875; last week 15,662; last year 9,833. Supply consisted of 72 percent yearlings and calves over 600 lbs; 24 percent calves under 600 lbs; 4 per cent cows and bulls. Heifers comprised 34 percent of feeder and calf supply. Prices follow with weighted average weight and price in parenthesis. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs (375 lb) 107.00-114.50 (111.21); 400-450 lbs (431 lb) 108.00-116.00 (111.94); 450-500 lbs (469 lb) 106.00-111.00 (109.30); 500-550 lbs (530 lb) 96 JO-99.25 (97.16); 550-600 lbs Lancaster Stockyards / | Rt. 501 and Marshall Ave. m I Lancaster, PA £ i Easy Access, Fast Unloading f I Cattle Sales i t Every Monday 10 fIM J r Sheep, Goats, Calves, Hogs \ i Jim Hunsicker, Mgr. f ( 717-394-7915 i \ 717-656-4264 | £DO NOT BUY aR/SSLER TMR Mobile Forage Blender W unless you want... bjsf ★ Better Feed Utilization - You May Not Be Able To Empty Your Silos. ★ Less Expensive Premixes - nl pf You Can Mix Your Own Feed , ystf (This Could Make Your Feed a fpf" Salesman Unhappy) , ffiT ★ Less Problems With Twisted f Stomachs - You Might Not f&T See Your Friend The Vet As Often. f&t ★ Less Time and Effort Spent Feeding. ★ Increased Milk Production jj g S Kf - The Bottom Line - More Profit - TB lf The Above Benefits Are Needed For Your J&t Operation You Really Do Need a 0T R/SSLER TMR Mixer CT o a || Today For The Name Of Your Nearest Dealer 0" 448 Orchard Road ' “17/CC/ FR "S 'll % MO 717 0^0551 540 -UANUKc'tURINgJ (578 lb) 91.00-97.00 (94.72); 600-650 lbs (632 lb) 89.00-95.50 (91.69); 650-700 lbs (677 lb) 87.25-93.75 (90.09); 700-750 lbs (724 lb) 84.00-92.25 (88.75); 750-800 lbs (777 lb) 81.00- 88.75 (84.85); 800-850 lbs (814 lb) 78.00-85.10 (81.56); 850-900 lbs (874 lb) 75.75-82.00 (78.35); 900-950 lbs (926 lb) 75.25-77.35 (76.52); 950-1000 lbs (968 lb) 74.00-77.10 (75.99); Holstein: Large 2: 600-650 lbs (610 lb) 65.00; 750-800 lbs (775 lb) 63.00, 800-850 lbs 61.50-61.75; 850-900 lbs (875 lb) 58.75. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: 300-350 lbs (336 lb) 101.50-104.00 (103.26) 350-400 lbs (372 lb) 93.00-99.50 (95.56); 400450 lbs (445 lb) 86.00-89.50 (88.14); 450-500 lbs (471 lb) 86.00-91.00 (89. IS); 500- 550 lbs (526 lb) 83.50-87.75 (85.66) 550-600 lbs (568 lb) 83.25-86iS0 (84.67) 600-650 lbs (631 lb) 81.50-86.50 (83.69); 650-700 lbs (671 lb) 80.00-85.00 (82.48); 700-750 lbs (722 lb) 76.5081.75 (79.26) 750- 800 lbs (767 lb) 76.0078.85 (76.77); 800850 lbs (811 lb) 73.25-76.50 (75.54); 850900 lbs (875 lb) 72.5075.35 (74.06); Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress *Brk 14 75-80% 975-1475 37.5039.50 38.5041.00 *Bnr 36 8085% 925-1350 37.003930 39.0043.00 34.0035. SO Lean 65 85-90% 875-1325 35.0038.00 38304230 30.0034.50 Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Yield Grade 1-2 20 ISOO-2200 46.00-49.00 50.00-SS.OO 43.00-47.00 Estimated dressed cost at Oklahoma National Stockyards: Lean 78.90; Boners 7650, Breakers 72.65. Bulls 86.50. Replacement Cows: Pretested for bangs, pregnancy, and age Medium and Large 1 Age Weight Months Bred Quality Price Heifers 950-1100 7-8 months Avg. Macks 700.00- Heifers 800-1100 5-8 months Avg quality 630.00-700.00 Heifers 750-850 2-4 months Avg quality 540.00- 4-6 yr old 1000-1250 5-7 months High, Macks 710.00-785.00 4-6 yr old 900-1200 5-8 months Avg, Macks 675.00- 5-8 yr old 900-1250 5-7 months Avg quality 525.00-585.00 9-10 yr old 1000-1300 5-8 months Avg quality 450.00- 9-10 yr old 9SO-11S0 2-4 months Avg quality 375.00-480.00 Mis: Medium and huge I Age Cow Weight Calf Weight Quality Price 4-6 yr old 800-1050 150-300 Avg quality 710.00- 9 yr old 1000-1200150-300 Avg, Macks 690.00-710.00 9-10 yr old 850-1050 150-250 Avg quality 575.00- George V. Seiple & Son, LLC 1521 Van Buren Road, Easton, PA 18045-7897 Phone (610) 258-7146 or (610) 759-7141 CROP MASTER SERIES Corn Planter Setup and Maintenance Program Lynn Hoffman will be presenting the program at our place of business Lynn is a retired PSD Equipment Specialist He will be going over different repairs, maintenance and adjustments that should take place when getting ready for planting time This is a one day program and is expected to last for approx 4 hrs Tuesday, February 01,2000 Starts at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning along with a light lunch. Please call ahead to Pre-Register by January 28,2000. NJ Residents: Warren County Extension Office (908)475-6503 PA Residents: Northampton County Extension Office (610) 746-1970