AB-Lanca»ter Fanning, Saturday, March 18, 2000 Weekly Livestock Summary 14 Livestock Auctions March 10,2000 Report Supplied By PDA CATTLE 5406 Compared with 4980 head last week and 4936 head a year ago Slaughter steers continue their upward trend gaining mostly 1 50 higher this week si heifers also mostly 1 50 higher, Aaal-vin! On March 21, 1959, “Alvin’s Harmonica,” by the Chipmunks, became one of the chart toppers for high- [ selling records. Singer, songwriter, and Chipmunk ere- 1 ator, Ross Bagdasarian had used his recording device gim- i micks previously in his popular song, “Witch Doctor ” From that success, he followed his children’s advice in ; creating the chipmunk characters Alvin (the leader), Simon (the scholar), and Theodore (who loved to eat) Soon, his Chipmunks were recording their own albums, with Bagdasanan’s alias, “Dave Seville,” as their mentor. Their “Chipmunk Song” (Christmas Don’t Be Late) sold 5 million copies in just seven weeks. Alvin's television cartoon show followed in 1961 and continues today Bagdasarian died in 1972 I want to play my harmonica Tip of the We e k ns* Spread rotted compost around fruit trees and perennials now. Basil Carbonara mixture, and grated cheese Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed, drain, then immediately add sauce while the pasta is still hot Cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes (The hot pasta cooks the egg ) Toss and serve at once 10 slices bacon 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 4 to 6 cloves garlic 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan 1 pound pasta Boil water to cook pasta Fry bacon, drain, and chop into M-inch slices Blend, process, or chop basil and garlic until finely minced In another bowl. United Feature Syndicate 200 Madison Ave (Printed in Ihe U S A ) NY, NY 10016 (212-293-8500) Lancaster Fanning Classified Ads J Now searchable on the Internet, ✓ Check Out Oui Web Site www laneastcrlainimg com si cows unevenly steady with most strength on Breaker types, bulls steady to weak SLAUGHTER STEERS High Choice and Prime 2-4 71 00-74 75, Choice 1-3 65 50-71 50, Select and Low Choice 2-3 64 50-68 50, Select 1-3 58 50-66 50, Standard 1-2 52 00-57 50 HOLSTEINS High Choice and Prime 2-3 60 00-65 25, Choice 2-3 58 00-61 50, Select 1-2 51 75-57 50, Standard 1-2 47 00-51 00 Vernal Equinox, March 20 -Alvin with extra Parmesan Makes 4 to 6 servings. ffttvi r Immce Hmm ''We're Here To Serve" DRY WEATHER Last summer’s drought has left farmers JL financially stressed. Many producers will 1 need crop insurance for year 2000. We would be glad to answer all of your multi jvg peril crop insurance questions. For any kind of agri-business coverage call: Weaver Insurance Agency “Insuring in PA, MD & DE" 2488 Maple Ave., Quarryville, PA 17566 (7X7) 786-1711 or 1-800-882-1415 Roger Slasher, Cindy Beyer, Bob Lee, Carol Young, Julie Hiskelly HEIFERS Choice few Prime 2-4 64 00-68 50, few to 70 75, Select 1-3 57 00-64 25, Standard 1-2 50 00-57 50 COWS Breakers 75-80% lean 38 DO -45 25, Boners 80-85% lean 35 00-42 00, Lean 85-90% lean 30 00-39 50 Shells down to 20 00 BULLOCKS Choice 2-3 59 00-65 00, Select 1-3 5000-54 50 BULLS Yield Grade 1 1000-2500 lbs 48.50-53 50, Yield Grade 2 900-2400 lbs 39 00-49 00 FEEDER CATTLE STEERS Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 89 00- 106 00, 500-700 lbs 76 00-93 00, Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 75 00-85 00. 500- 700 lbs 64 00-75 00, HEIFERS Medium and Urge 1 300-500 lbs 85 00-107 50, few to 107 50, 500-700 lbs 72 50-86 00, Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 73 00- 9000, 500-700 lbs 51 00-74 00, BULLS Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 86 00- 130 00, 500-700 lbs 70 00-82 00, Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 60 00-82 00 CALVES 3533 Compared with 3527 head last week and 3399 head a year ago Vealers steady to 500 lower VEALERS. Choice 150-375 lbs 85 00-104 00, Good 140-275 lbs 60 00-85 00, Standard and Good 75-120 lbs 25 00-40 00, Utility SO HO lbs 11 00-28 00 FARM CALVES Holstein bulls fully 10 00 lower, Holstein heifers fully steady No 1 Holstein bulls 90-120 lbs 90 00-136 00, No 2 80-120 lbs 50 00-105 00, No 1 Holstein heifers 80- 120 lbs 21000-340 00, No 2 80-120 lbs 100 00-230 00 St* OLD FARMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS Rain on St. Benoit’s Day (Mar. 21) Beef type bulls and heifers 75-140 lbs 65 00-140 00 HOGS 1376 Compared with 2023 head last week and 1713 head a year ago Barrows and gilts continue gaming up 1 00 to 1 50 higher this week, sows steady to 2 00 higher means rain for 40 Jays. A clear St. BARROWS AND GILTS 49-54% lean 220-265 lbs 39 85-43 00, 45-50% lean 240-300 lbs 35 00-39 00, 40-45% lean 220-275 lbs 38 50-4000 SOWS US 1-3 300-500 lbs 32 00-4000, 500-700 lbs 36 00-42 00 BOARS 11 00-1500 Mary’s Day (Mar. 25), a fruitful year ahead. FEEDER PIGS 176 Compared with 166 head last week and 168 head a year ago US 1-3 40-50 lbs 25 00-38 00, 50-70 lbs 35 00-46 00 per head SHEEP 1680 Compared with 1809 head last week and 1367 head a year ago As it rains in March, so it rains in June, Special Offer 100 unexpected uses for everyday items Send $3 to Household Chart, Dept DU, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, PO Box 520, Dublin, NH 03444 GYPSUM BEST PRICES Quality Fertilizer (Calcium Sulfata) Available Bulk OR in 5p lb. bags Field Application Available CALL TODAY Agri-Marketing, Inc. An Experienced Supplier of Quality Gypsum (717) 627-2468 Slaughter lambs mostly steady, spots 5 00 lower NEW CROP LAMBS Choice 40- 70 lbs 125 00-175 00, 70-100 lbs 100 00- 125 00, Good and Choice 50-80 lbs 68 00- 86 00, WOOLED LAMBS Choice 80-110 lbs 100 00-110 00 SLAUGHTER SHEEP 33 00-60 00 ONE GRADED FEEDER PIG SALE 237 Compared with 714 last week and 775 head a year ago Feeder pigs continue active on very limited supply US 1-2 25- 35 lbs 125 00-147 00, 50-70 lbs 68 00- 102 00, US 2-3 60 lbs 45 00.80-90 lbs 57 00-58 00, Slaughter 20-30 lbs 157 00- 175 00, 30-40 lbs 125 00-140 00 per cwt Mercer Livestock Mercer, Pa. March 14,2000 Report Supplied By PDA CATTLE 431 [PDA] Compared with last week's sale si steers 1 00 to 2 25 higher, si cows steady to 1 50 higher, si heifers 1 50 to 2 00 higher SLAUGHTER STEERS High Choice and Prime 2-4 1135-1460 lbs 70 00- 73 75,Choice 2-3 1100-1500 lbs 68 00- 7100, Select 1-3 61 50-68 75, few Standard 1-2 56 00-58 50 HOLSTEINS few High Choice and Prime 2-3 1245-1540 lbs 60 50-67 50, Choice 2-3 1165-1245 lbs 57 50-59 50, Select 1-3 52 00-53 75 HEIFERS High Choice and Prime 2-4 1050-1400 lbs 69 00-73 25, Choice 2-4 1000-1375 lbs 65 00-71 25, Select 1-2 59 75-65 75, Standard 1-2 52 00-56 00 COWS Breakers 75-80% lean 40 00- 44 75, one 45 50 Boners 80-85% lean 37 50-42 50, Lean 85-90% lean 37 50- 42 50 Shells down to 25 00 BULLS Yield Grade 1 1125-1735 lbs 45 00-56 50, Yield Grade 2 1020-2070 lbs 39 75-47 25 FEEDER CATTLE STEERS Medium 1 350-600 lbs 90 00-106 00. 600- 675 lbs 78 00-83 00, Medium 2 525-750 lbs 62 00-70 00, HEIFERS few Largfc 1 600-925 lbs 63 00-70 00, Medium 1 350- 550 lbs 77 00-96 00, 550-750 lbs 62 00- 75 00, Medium 2 325-600 lbs 66 00-84 00, BULLS Medium 1 325-550 lbs 83 00- 100 00, 550-700 lbs 72 00-80 00, Medium 2 525-700 lbs 61 00-78 00 CALVES 137 VEALERS Standard and Good 75-100 lbs 20 00-47 00, Utility 55-70 lbs 10 00-22 00 PORTABLE ] HYDRAULIC UNITS I ♦ Honda Powered ♦ 13" Tires for easy maneuvering ♦ Unit can be easily removed for stationary mounting ♦ Also Custom Hydraulic Units (stationary or portable) Ipcpj V IDEAL LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY We Will Be Buying Tobacco Monday, Mar. 20 thru Friday, Mar. 24 Call 717-529-6416 for Prices and Delivery Time We will also be receiving tobacco for processing. FARM CALVES No 1 Holstein bulls 90-115 lbs 120.00-145 00, N 0,2 85-120 lbs 6000-127 50, No 1 Holstein heifers 90-115 lbs 245 00-305 00, No 2 85-120 lbs 135.00-23000 Few beef type bulls and heifers 80-110 lbs 135 00-155 00 HOGS 184 BARROWS AND GILTS 49-54% lean 220-260 lbs 41 00 42 50, 45-50% lean 220-280 lbs 39 00 41 00, 40-45% lean 240-500 lbs 37 25 38 85 SOWS couple US 1-3 455 & 480 lbs 36 50 BOARS one 495 lbs 15 00, few 250 290 lbs 23 50-26 25. FEEDER PIGS 0. NO MARKET TEST' GOATS 2 One Large Billy 80 00 - per head New Holland Dairy New Holland Sales Stables Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, March 15,2000 TOTAL HEADAGE: 166 DAIRY, 198 HEIFERS, 18 BULLS. MARKET STEADY GOOD COWS, BALANCE LOWER. LOCAL FRESH COWS 500.00-1300. LOCAL SPRINGERS 585.00- 1150.00. BETTER FRESH COWS 1500.00- 1750.00. LARGE HEIFERS 1250.00-1375.00, SMALL 860.00-1100.00. SHORTBRED HEIFERS 835.00- 1060.00. OPEN BREEDING AGE HEIFERS 750.00- BULLS 160.00-925.00, PUREBREDS 650.00- UPSTATE LOADS FRESH 850.00- 1350.00. 2 AT 1700.00 AND 1750.00. FRESH HEIFERS 500.00-1300.00, FEW 1400.00-1500.00. REGISTERED HEIFERS 850.00- 1360.00. SMALL OPEN HEIFERS 575.00, 625.00, 700.00, SMALLER 160.00- 435.00. v 343 Christiana Pike irgetown Christiana, PA 17509 |* ** * * Answering Service YDRAUUCS ‘ 1-610-593-2753 Next Week SHEEP 0 NO MARKET TEST' IS