AlB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 2,2001 Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection WASHINGTON, D C , May 25 - (USDA-NASS) - Total red meal produc tion under federal inspection for the week ending Sat, May 26, was estimated at 885 1 million lb according to the USDA's Marketing Service This was 1 3% higher than a week ago and 07% higher than a year ago Cumulative meat pro duction lor the year to date was 3 I % lower compared to the previous year MEAT PRODUCTION (million pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Ending (1) Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2) Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 26- 532 3 3 6 345 8 3 4 885 I 19-May 01 5244 3 6 342 1 3 5 873 6 Change up 1 5% 0% up 1 1% dn 2 9% up 1 3% 27- 527 3 3 8 344 2 3 8 879 I Change up 09% dn 53% up 05% dn!o 5% up 07% 2001 YTD 10,008 5 76 2 7,575 2 912 17,7511 2000 YTD 10,6218 83 9 7,521 5 993 18,3265 Change dn 58% dn 92% up 07% dn 82% dn 33% 1- Previous week estimates may be revised Year ago data are actuals 2- Excludes lard 3- Totals may not add due to rounding 2001 totals are subject to revision LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER (head) Week Ending Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 26- 743,000 18,000 1,762,000 48,000 19-May 01 731,000 18.000 1,744,000 49,000 Change up 1 6% 0% upl 0% dn 2 0% 27- 727,000 19,000 1,776,000 56,000 Change up 22% dn 53% dn 08% dnl4 3% 2001 YTD 13,769,000 405,000 38,680,000 1,279,000 2000 YTD 14.433,000 432,000 38,857,000 1,440,000 Change dn 4.6% dn 6.3% dn 05% dn 11 2% AVERAGE WEIGHTS (lbs.) Week Ending LIVE Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lamb 26-May-01 Estimate 1189 334 265 144 19- 01 Estimate 1192 336 265 145 20- May-00 Actual 1997 331 263 136 DRESSED 26- Estimate 720 206 197 71 19-May 01 Estimate 721 208 197 72 27- Actual 729 205 195 68 PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL SLAUGHTERED BY CLASS CATTLE HOGS Wk Ending Sleeps Heifers Cows Bulls/Stags Barrows/Gilts Sows Boars/Stags 12- 01 52 6% 30 9% 14 7% 17% 96 4% 33% 03% 13- 00 53 3% 30 5% 14 5% 17% 96 6% 31% 03% Dewart Livestock Dewart, Pa. Report Supplied By Auction Monday, May 28,2001 STEERS. TOO FEW TO QUOTE. HEIFERS. 60.00-72.50 GOOD COWS: 40.00-48.00. CANNERS AND CUTTERS. 30.00- Just as Dairy Farmers have embraced new technology, so has Ephrata National. Just as Dairy Farmers cherish their rural heritage so does Ephrata National. The Ephrata National Bank is eager to serve your financial needs. 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May 30,2001 Report Supplied By PDA CATTLE 213...(PDA)..(Supply in cluded 109 steers and heifers, 76 cows, 11 bulls and 17 feeder cattle)...Com pared with last week’s sale..steers steady, cows uneven, 1.00 lower to 1.00 higher, heifers steady on light offering, bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher. STEERS: Choice 2-3 1275-1480 lbs 77.00-80.25, few Select 1-3 68.75-74.50, few Standard 1-2 57.00-59.50. HOLSTEIN STEERS: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1310-1690 lbs 69.00-72.75, Choice 2-3 1320-1690 lbs 65.00-69.50, 1745-1820 lbs 64.25-66.00, Select 1-2 59.50- Standard 1-2 53.00-59.75. HEIFERS: Choice 2-4 1055-1245 lbs 78.50- Select 1-3 67.50-73.75, few Standard 1-2 50.00-62.00. COWS: Breakers 75-80% lean 46.00- 51.50, Boners 80-85% lean 44.25-50.00, Lean 85-90% lean 38.50-47.25 mostly 40.50- Shells 36.00 and down. BULLS: Yield Grade 1 1285-1610 lbs 60.50- with one 70.00, Yield Grade 2 1385-1775 lbs 54.00-58.50. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: few Medium and Large 3 300-500 lbs 67.50- 95.00, few Medium 1 500-700 lbs 76.00- 97.50; HEIFERS: one lot Medium 1 300 lbs 117.50, few Medium and Large 2 700 lbs 55.00-75.00. CALVES IS6...VEALERS: Standard and Good 85-110 lbs 40.00-77.50, UtUity 55-80 lbs 20.00-37.50. During Daily Month We Take This Opportunity To THANK YOU • The “quality" dairy products you produce • The opportunity to serve all 1900 of you, our DHIA Members • The relationship our Technicians enjoy with your entire family Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association 1-888-202-DHIA (3442) FARM CALVES: Holstein bulls and Holstein heifers steady..No 1 Holstein bulls 80-120 lbs 160.00-187.50 with a few down to 155.00, No 2 80-125 lbs 90.00- 170.00, weaker calves down to 80.00; couple No 1 Holstein heifers 95 lbs 375.00 & 400.00, No 2 65-115 lbs 160.00- 300.00, bulk of sales 230.00-295.00. Couple beef type bulls and heifers 65 & 70 lbs 77.50 & 95.00. HOGS 14... BARROWS AND GILTS; few 45-50% lean 250-255 lbs 45.50-46.75. SOWS; couple 1-3 335 & 430 lbs 36.00 & 38.00,500-590 lbs 36.50-38.00. BOARS: one 595 lbs 18.00. FEEDER PIGS ©...Utility sold for slaughter 125 lbs 43.00. —per cwt. SHEEP 13... Slaughter lambs 10.00 lower. SLAUGHTER LAMBS: Choice 35-45 lbs 100.00-107.00, 50-75 lbs 89.00- 100.00. SLAUGHTER SHEEP; 20.00-30.00. GOATS 9...(A11 sold by the head). Couple Medium Billies 57.00 & 61.00, couple Large Nannies 78.00 & 81.00, one Medium 35.00, Small Kids 10.00-20.00. 'DHIA Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association 1592 Old Line Road, Manheim, PA 17545-8222 Telephone (717) 665-5960 FAX (717) 664-2911 1-888-202-DHIA (3442) EMAIL - landhia@redrose.net Web Site - LancasterDHlA.com Lancaster DHIA serves Southeastern & Southcentral Pennsylvania AND Northern Maryland Power Washing Painting - Sandblasting Specializing In Farm Wr H Buildings, Fences, Roofs, fflk vZ] Feed Mills, Etc. yAI Aerial Equipment 10l AMOS FISHER 1 5269 Paes Rd., New Holland, PA 17 717-354-9856 717-951-2527 Mol JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH Supplying The Seeds and Products That Help Grow The Feeds For Dairymen • AgriPro Farm Seeds • Americas Alfalfas • Rohrer Soybeans • Pasture Perfect Mixtures Fp. L. ROHRER & BRO., INC. Smoketown, PA PH.717-299-2571 Hours: Mondsy-Frlday 8:00-5PM, Saturday 8:00-Noon Lancaster New Holland Dairy New Holland Sales Stables Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, May 30,2001 185 DAIRY COWS, 89 HEIFERS, 22 BULLS. MARKET STRONGER. LOCAL FRESH COWS 1025.00- 1650.00, FEW 1800.00-1975.00.00. LOCAL SPRINGERS 1275.00- 1800.00. BETTER FRESH COWS 1700.00- 1975.00. LARGE HEIFERS 1460.00-1650.00, FEW 1700.00-1810.00, SMALL HEIF ERS 975.00-1400.00. SHORTBRED HEIFERS 1050.00- 1150.00. OPEN BREEDING AGE HEIFERS 1075.00- BULLS 320.00-910.00, PUREBREDS 235.00- UPSTATE LOADS FRESH 1025.00- 1975.00. FRESH HEIFERS 525.00-1550.00, FEW 1675.00-1700.00. SMALL OPEN HEIFERS 235.00- 700.00, FEW 800.00-1100.00. '557 •bile
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