St. Louis
Feeder Cattle
Greenville, IL
December 14,2000
Report Supplied By USDA
Cattle and calves: 360 head. Com
pared to last week slaughter steers and
heifers were 1.00-2.00 higher, except
Holstein steers which were steady.
Supply mainly Choice slaughter steers
and heifers with a large percentage of
fancy YG 2-4 cattle. Moderate supply of
holstein steers.
Total Receipts this week: 360 Last
week: 1150 Last year: 1150
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2-4
1025-1550 lbs 69.00-72.00; 1500-1700 lbs
64.00-68.00, few 950-1000 lbs 67.00-
69.00; Yield Grade 2-3 and Fancy 2-4
1100-1500 ibs 72.00-74.00; few Prime up
to 75.00. Mixed Select and Choice 2-3
1000-1450 ibs 66.00-69.00. Select 2-3
9SO-ISOO Ibs 62.00-66.00.
HOLSTEIN STEERS: Choice 2-3
Tree Fruits
January 30.2001
Light Relations Within The Tree -David Feree
Apple Variety Developments
Use of Bin Haulers by Fruit Growers
Postharvest Problems
- Use of Apogee
M atrft'gu otem pi ton *La rry Gut. Michigan
State University
Oriental Fruit Moth
- Plum Pox Virus Update
PPV Survey Results
Systems - Dr.. Luca Conelli-
Grappadelft; University of Bologna, Italy
- Aphid Surveys in PPV Areas
- PPV Economic Impact
- Reducing Peach Insecticide Use
- Peach Scab Control
New Pear Cultivars and Rootstocks
Area Wide Mating Disruption Programs
Pest Management Strategies
How to Improve Fruit Size
Effects of Herbicide Use
Improving Replant Sites
February 1.2001
Peach and Nectarine Cultivars
Harvesting, Handling and Shipping Peaches
Fertigation and Irrigation Set Up
California Peach Industry
National Peach Council Update
California Tree Fruit Agreement Program
Changes in Crop Insurance Reform Act
Cost of Production Insurance
Tree Fruit Insect Pest Workshop
Insect Trapping and Identification
Wine Grapes
Janaurv 30.2001
Soil and Root Interactions
Composting, Grape Berry Moth
Disease Control and Cultural Practices
For fruit program and registration fees information, contact
State Horticultural Ass’n of Pennsylvania - Maureen Irvin - 717-677-4184
New Jersey State Horticultural Soc. - William Tietjen - 908-475-6505 or
Maryland State Horticultural Soc. - Robert Black - 301-271-7491
1300-1700 Ibs 61.00-64.00, few Prime up
to 65.00; Mixed Select and Choice 2-3
1250-1600 Ibs 58.00-61.00. Select 2-3
1150-1400 Ibs 54.00-58.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-4
975-1375 Ibs 69.00-72.00; YG 2-3 and
Fancy 2-41100-1350 Ibs 72.00-74.00; few
Prime up to 75.00; Select and Choice 2-3
950-1275 Ibs 66.00-69.00. Select 2-3 925-
1225 Ibs 62.00-66.00.
HEIFERETTES: Medium and Large
Frame 1150-1400 Ibs 42.00-55.00.
FEEDER CATTLE: Not enough of
any one class to test the market due to
snow storm.
Bred Cows: Few Medium Frame 2-10
yrs old in 2nd and 3rd stage 335.00-
425.00/hd.
Slaughter Cows and Bulls: 50 head.
Compared to last week a light supply of
slaughter cows were steady. Bulls were
firm to 1.00 higher.
SLAUGHTER COWS: % Lean
Weight Price Breakers 75-80 % 850-1200
2001 MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT & VEGETABLE CONVENTION
Management
January 30-February 1,2001
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hasney. pa
Trade Show
Over 130 Suppliers for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Educational Sessions
Over 50 Expert Speakers from Across the Nation
Vegetables
January 30.2001
Season Extension Technology
- Strawberries and Peppers
- Grower Experiences and High Tunnels
Back to Basics
- Obtaining Good Pesticide Coverage
- Am I Making Money on this Crop?
- Soil Quality, New Varieties
Rhubarb, Asparagus, Garlic, Farmaceuticals
Leafy Greens and Herbs
Sweet Corn Pest Cb ntrol, Bt Corn,
Organic Vegetable Production
Greenhouse Vegetables
- Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza, Alberta, Canada
January 31.2001
General Vegetable
- Vegetable Transplants
- Crop Insurance is Getting Better
- Machinery Economics
Irrigation
Snap Beans
February 2.2001
Cucurbits
- Pest Control
- Plastics with Drip and No-til - Steve Groff
- Seedless Watermelon Production
Fall Ornamentals
- Ornamental Corns, Pot Mums, Specialty
Pumpkins and Gourds
Tomatoes - Staked & Processing
- Bacterial Canker and Phytophthoria - Dr.
Mary Hausbeck
- Tennessee Stake Tomato Production
- Harvester Set-up and Maintenance
Flowers
January 31.2001
Bedding Plants/Perennials
- New Container Plants, Perennials
-Fall Pansies
- Insect & Disease Control
February 1.2001
Cut Flowers
-HighTunnel Production
- Marketing
Ibs 34.00-37.00 Boners 85-90 % 850-1200
Ibs 36.00-40.00 High Yielding 85-90 %
over 1100 lbs 37.00-41.00 Lean 85-90 %
850-1200 Ibs 32.00-35.00 90-95 % 750-
850 lbs 28.00-32.00 90-95 % Under 750
Ibs 24.00-28.00
BULLS; Large supply of Yield Grade
1-2 1400-2300 lbs 43.00-49.00, low yield
ing 40.00-43.00. Yield Grade 1 1900-
2100 Ibs 49.00-50.00, individual High
Yield 1915 lbs at 52.50.
National Carlot
Beef Report
Des Moines, IA
Dec. 13,2000
Report Supplied By USDA
USDA NATIONAL CARLOT BEEF
REPORT (includes major production
areas in the Midwest and TX) as of 3:00
PM COW & BULL CARCASS FOB
OMAHA Loads Reported. Compared to
Tuesday’s 3:00 P.M. report: Cow and
bull carcasses not established.
UT.brk 2-4 450/up unq UT.bng 1-3
For vegetable, potato and bedding plant program and
registration fees information, contact
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Ass’n
William Troxell - 717-694*3596
400/up unq Cutter 1-2 350/up unq Bulls
YG 1500/up unq
COW & BULL CARCASS CAF
WEST COAST Loads Reported. Com
pared to last week: Market for Week
Ended: December 8, 2000 Lds Price
Range UT,brk 2-4 450/up UT.bng 1-3
400/up 63.00 Cutter 1-2 350/up 63.00
Bulls YGISOO/up
BONELESS PROCESSING
BEEF/BEEF TRIMMINGS 157.0 Loads
Reported. Lean boneless beef in Omaha
2.00 to 4.00 higher, Texas steady to 2.00
higher; 85% 3.00 to 4.00 higher; 65%
generally steady. Demand and offerings
light to moderate. Beef trimmings gener
ally steady on moderate demand and
offerings.
FOB OMAHA BASIS: Chm Ln Lds
Price Range Wtavg 90% fr 11 101.0 -
103.0 102.00 90% fz unq 85% fr 17 91.0 -
95.093.18 85% fz75% fr unq 75% fz 65%
fr 8 55.0 - 57.0 56.50 65% fz 50% fr 93
Computer Use
January 31.2001
Internet for Beginners, Spreadsheets
Virtual Orchard Web Site
Homepages, Handheld Palm PC’s
eSpray Recordkeeping
Small Fruit
January 31.2001
Advanced Matted Row System
Soil Compaction
Raspberry Season Extension
Organic Small Fruit
February 1.2001
Strawberry Plasticulture
Blueberry Pest Control
Strawberry and Raspberry Research
Potatoes
January 30.2001
Marketing Table Stock & Specialty Potatoes
Cornell Potato Breeding Program
January 31.2001
Timing Nitrogen Applications
Role of Calcium, Manure
Pest Control
Storage Management
Stress Effects on Post-Harvest Quality
Use of Chemical Maturity Monitoring
Marketing and Management
J
nuarv 30. 2001
Labor Management
- Managing Teen and Senior Workers
Norine Larson
Wholesale Marketing
“Simply Delicious” Promotion
What Buyers Want in Local Produce
January 31.2001
Roadside Marketing
- Corn Maizes and Other Ventures
- Roadside Signs, Customer Service
Alternative Marketing
- Farmer’s Markets, CSAs
- Specialty Processing
February 1.2001
Keeping your Family Business Peaceful and
Profitable - Dr. Cindy lannarelli
Marketing
- Fruit e-Commerce
- 3rd Party Certification
- Entertainment Farming
Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 16, 2000-Al5
31.00 - 32.00 31.34 50% fz unq 50% bx
unq Bull 92-94 unq
FOB EAST TEXAS AND OKLA
HOMA: Chm Ln Lds Price Range
Wtavg 90% fr 28 100.0 - 102.0 101.18
90% fz unq 85% fr 85% fz 75% ft 75% fz
65%fr65%fz
CAF NORTHEAST AREAS: Chm Ln
Lds Price Range Wtavg 90% fr unq 90%
fz 85% fr unq 85% fz 75% fr 75% fz 65%
fr 65% fz
CAF WEST COAST BASIS Market
for Week Ended: 12/08/2000 Chm Ln
Lds Price Range Wtavg 90% fr 91.00
91.00 90% fz unq 85% fr 84.00 - 85.00
84.50 85% fz unq 75% fr unq 75% fz unq
65% fr 55.00 - 56.50 55.75 65% fz unq
50% fr 31.00 - 32.00 31.50 50% fz unq
ABCDE after quotes represents 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.
Grantsville
Livestock
Grantsville, Maryland
Report Supplied by Auction
Saturday, Dec. 9
STOCK STEERS AND
BULLS 200-500 LBS. 50.00-
118.00.
STOCK HEIFERS 45.00-
94.50.
SLAUGHTER STEERS
GOOD TO CHOICE UP TO
68.50, MEDIUM TO GOOD
45.00-62.00.
HOLSTEIN STEERS
GOOD 36.00-57 00, LIGHT
35.00-55.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS
GOOD TO CHOICE 56.00-
66.00, MEDIUM TO GOOD
45.00-55.50.
BULLS HEAVY 44 00-
52.00, LIGHT 35 00-61.50.
COWS UTILITY HOL
STEINS 32 00-44 00,
CANNERS 25 00-35 00.
CULLS 22 00 AND DOWN
808 CALVES 50 00
AND DOWN
HOLSTEIN BUIL
CALVES RETURN TO
FARM 90-120 LBS. UP TO
118.00
HOLSTEIN HEIFER
CALVES RETURN TO
FARM UP TO 270 00
BEEF CROSS CALVES
RETURN TO FARM UP
TO 140.00.
HOGS TOP QUALITY
UP TO 42.50, HEAVY UP
TO 42.00, LIGHT 20.00-
40.00, FEEDER PIGS BY
HEAD UP TO 30.00.
SOWS 20.00-38.00.
MALE HOGS 6.00-30.00.
LAMBS 70-85 LBS. UP
TO 112.00, 85-125 LBS. UP
TO 134.00, 30-60 LBS. UP
TO 119.00, CULLS UP TO
72.00.
SHEEP UP TO 40.00
GOATS LARGE 60.00-
135.00, MEDIUM 40.00-
80.00, SMALL 20.00-50.00,
ALL BY THE HEAD.
NO SALE SAT., DEC. 23.
SALE AS USUAL SAT.,
DEC. 30.
Dairyman’s
Edge
“For increased feed
efficiency and
milk production”
PAPILLON
Agricultural Products Inc
Easton MD