Virginia Livestock Auctions Richmond, Va. July 12,2000 Report Supplied By USDA Summary of Northern Virginia Live stock Auctions Front Royal, Rockingham, Shenan doah, Staunton Union and Winchester Virginia for the week of Jul 3-8,2000 Feeder Cattle 630 Head Steers Med&Lge 1 Small 1 Med & Large 2 200-300 117.50 - - 300-400 90.00 - 118.00 91.00 85.00 - 110.00 400-SOO 90.00 - 109.00 - 85.00 - 105.00 Few 103.00- 113.00 - - 500-600 88.00 - 108.00 - 85.00 - 96.00 600-700 87.00 - 99.75 - 77.50 700-800 82.00 - 91.00 - - 800-900 80.50-86.75-- Holstein Steer Med&Lge 2 500-700 78.50 Heifers Med&Lge 1 Small 1 Med&Lge 2 200-300 106.00- 119.00 - - 300-400 109.00- 116.00 68.50 89.00 - 104.00 Few 90.00 - 107.00 - 78.00 400-500 97.50 - 104.00 65.50 - 85.00 86.00 • 96.00 Few 82.00 - 88.00 - - 500-600 84.00 - 94.00 7th Annual Farm Field Day at Cedar Meadow Farm 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine) Holtwood, PA, Lancaster County "More Mouths. I. ess Lund. (Jreat Kvpeetntions: A Balanced Approach" The Farm Field Day will focus on the latest, most innovative farming techniques that are proven to conserve soil while increasing productivity and sustainability. A host of national experts will be on hand to speak about and demonstrate these gioundbreakmg techniques. Dr. Brian Baldwin, Fiber Crop Specialist, Mississippi State University Mike Hubbs, Agronomist, NRCS Soil Quality Institute, Auburn, AL Paul O'Connell, Resource Development, World Bank, Washington DC Dr. Fred Magdoff, Northeast Regional SARE Coordinator Dr. Andrew Sharply, National Phosphorous Study, ARS Dr. Robert Steele, Dean of Agriculture for Penn State University Dr. Ray Wiel, Soil Scientist, University of Maryland LEARNING STATIONS ■fa 4 foot deep soil pit, demonstrating what happens underground, to observe earth worm channels and plant roots USDA, Agricultural Research Service will operate their rainfall simulator to determine if phosphorus leaves fields during heavy rainfalls The Lancaster County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department will be on hand to demonstrate its color infrared imagery (CIR), and will explain how this technology is used by farmers, researchers and the government. 4* • Backhoe excavations immediately following deep tillage passages. • A primary field trial of fiber and cover crops of kenaf, roselle & sunn hemp • Sustainable Agriculture Around the World, people from other countries sharing their experiences \m new this ye. EQUIPMENT & DEMONSTRATIONS Buffalo Rolling Stalk Chopper Homemade Roller for small scale farms Worlds Smallest No-Till Planter GPS equipped ATV GPS Precision Manure Spreader Infrared Imagery Planting Deep Tillage New No-Till Vegetable Transplanter designed by Steve Groff and RJ Equipment Over 40 Business Exhibitors will be present representing a diverse agri-industry. Groll Farm HilkljL Rt MtKcKcy flown RtJ RTV72(HoIIw(' for purchase. And' fresh produce to buy. <- FOR THE KIDS . Children won't want to miss an educational adventure with local naturalist Chotty Sprenkle. as she takes then on a stream exploration Kids can also crawl through an earthworm tunnel and assemble soil tubes to create a soil profile 1, 6-8 yrs old with calves 150-300 lbs 825.00- per pair. Baby calves re turned to farms 107 head Newborn to 4 weeks 15.00-95.00 per head Over 100 lbs 75.00- per cwt. Lambs Total Receipts 283 Head Slaughter Lambs 174 Head New Crop Choice Few Prime 1-2 Few 3 90-119 lbs 81.00 - 89.85 Good and Few Choice 1-2 87 lbs 83.60 Feeder Lambs 54 Head Medium and Large 1-2 70-85 lbs 80.00 - 95.00 Few 64.25 Medium and Large 1-2 60-70 lbs 75.00 - 93.00 Medium and Large 1-2 50-60 lbs 87.50 Slaughter Ewes and Rams 55 Head Ewes Choice 2-4 13.50 - 27.00 Utility and Good 1-3 15.00 - 28.50 Cull and Low Utility 1-2 17.00 - 26.00 Slaughter Hogs 18 Head Barrows and Gilts US 1-3 200-250 lbs 36.75 - 44.00 US 2-4 250-300 lbs 38.75. The The LCdSC you need. Telmark has been leasing equipment for over 35 years. Did you know that we’ve been leasing new buildings for that long too? Consider: Tax deductibility and accelerated deductions: Lease payments are income tax deductible over the term of the lease compared to 20-year depreciation of farm buildings and 39-year depreciation of commercial buildings. Could reduce tax liability this year. 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National Stockyards Oklahoma City, OK Wed July 12,2000 Report Supplied By USDA Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher, least advance on weights over 800 lbs. Steer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Heifer calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes. Quality plain to av erage, modest end attractive with several strings of fancy reputation calves. Feeder cattle in premium flesh condition and mostly slightly thin to medium. Weigh-ups gaunt to full. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Packer demand good for light receipts. Total of 245 cows and bulls sold with 47 percent to packers. Re ceipts this week 10,950; last week holi day; last year 9,430. Supply consisted of 71% yearlings over 600 lbs; 27% calves under 600 lbs. 2% cows and bulls. Heifers comprised 38% of feeder & calf supply. Prices follow with weighted average weight and price in parenthesis. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 335 lbs 136.00; 370 lbs 122.00; 400-500 lbs (450 lbs) 107.00-116.50 (113.89), 445 lb fancy 123.50; 500-550 lbs (524 lbs) 103.50-110.75 (108.21), 535 lb fancy 113.50; 550-600 lbs (578 lb) 95.50-104.75 (100.65), 2 loads fancy 107.25-109.75; 600-650 lbs (624 lbs) 96.50-104.25 (99.37); 650-700 lbs (675 lbs) 92.50- 100.00 (96.02), 2 loads fancy 107.25; 700- 750 lbs (728 lbs) 89.00-95.25, lot 97.00 (91.90); 750-800 lbs (773 lbs) 87.50-92.75, load fancy 94.00 (90.44); 800-850 lbs (821 lbs) 84.25-89.50 (87.45); 850-900 lbs (866 lbs) 82.25-87.75 (85.39); 900-950 lbs (924 lbs) 81.25-82.75 (81.80); 950-1000 111 . x?, - Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, July 15, 2000-A9 mg you want, i LMAt*K vww telmark com ® 800-451-3322 lbs (966 lbs) 79.75-81.50 (81.24); 1000- 1025 lbs (1010 lbs) 76.00-76.75 (76.19). Holsteins; Large 2 495 lbs 77.00; 755 lbs 71.25; 800-850 lbs 67.50- 69.25; 915 lbs 66.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 few 350-400 lbs (355 lbs) 110.00- 118.00 (115.78); 400-450 lbs (438 lbs) 104.00- 109.25 (107.76), 450-500 lbs (471 lbs) 98.00- (103.09); 500-550 lbs (527 lbs) 96.50-102.75 (100.75); 550-600 lbs (578 lbs) 93.00-101.50 (96.53); 600-650 lbs (628 lbs) 88.25-94.75 (91.10), load fancy 97.25-99.00; 650-700 lbs (678 lbs) 85.50- (88.84); 700-750 lbs (725 lbs) 84.75- 90.75 (88.46); 750-800 lbs (780 lbs) 82.25-86.50 (84.55); 800-850 lbs (815 lbs) 82.00- Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breaker 8 75-80% 1000-1450 41.00-44.50 46.00 39.00-41.00 Boner 46 80-85% 950- 1450 41.50-44.00 43.00-48.00 38.00-41.50 Lean 28 85-90% 900-1450 39.50-42.00 41.50- 34.50-39.50 Light 7 85-90% 700-825 34.25 37.00-38.50 29.00-30.00 Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Aver age Dress High Dress Low Dress Yield Grade 1-2 25 1250-2150 51.00-54.00 55.00-60.00 50.00-52.00 Estimated dressed cost at Oklahoma National Stockyards: Lean 86.50; Boners 84.75; Breakers 80.30. Bulls 95.20. Replacement Cows; Pretested for bangs, pregnancy, and age Medium and Large 1 Age Weight Months Bred Qual ity Price 3-7 yr old 1050-1400 5-7 months Avg, blacks 640.00-715.00, 3-7 yr old 975-1300 5-6 months Avg quality 560.00- 590.00; 5 yr old 1150-1275 2 months Avg quality 600.00-640.00; 8-10 yr old 1000- 1350 4-5 months Avg, blacks 570.00- 585.00.