AB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 6,2001 tgrOLD Sign of the Scales Libra rules from Septembei 23 to October 22, and Venus rules Libra As befits the scales of justice. Libra is said to govern diplomats, lawyeis, relation ships. paitneis. and politics Libras aie said to be ideal istic. tactful, good listeners, and intelligent but some times naive Libras don't like aiguments and tend to be gracious and understanding, but they aie sometimes stubborn or prone to depression People bom under this sign include wnteis Uisula LeGuin. William Faulkner, and Thomas Wolfe, "Moppets’ - creator Jim Henson, television personalities Ed Sullivan and Barbara Wal ters. stateswoman Eleanor Roosevelt, former president Jimmy Caiter, and former British prime minister T/jjs living in a democracy is a problem, isn t it? -Eleanor Roos*vell(l884-l962) c* Sow seeds of lupines now. Mushroom Salad vz pound fresh mushrooms, name mushrooms with trimmedmdsliced \thc vinegar, shallots, I'2 cup white-wine vinegar lland seasonings Covei 2 shallots, minced and cook tor about 10 min -I<2 teaspoon kosher salt utes Remove the mush -04 teaspoon ground pepper looms, but continue cook -1 bay leal mg down the liquid until it 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, is reduced by halt Add crushed in a mortar . lemon juice, mush -I'2 teaspoon dried thyme 7\ room mixture, paprika, to taste and parsley Chill 2 teaspoons lemon juice befoie serving I<4 cup chopped parsley It \ j Former Agri-Talk Host To Keynote Banquet LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The Lancaster Chamber ot Commerce and Industry will welcome Ken Root, former host of nationally-snydicated radio show, Agri-Talk, as its keynote speaker at the 25th annual Agri culture Industry Banquet. The event will be Monday, Nov. 5 at Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center. A re ception will begin at 5 p.m., fol lowed by dinner at 6.30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Agricul ture’s True Harvest.” Root has served in a number of different roles as an agricul tural advocate over his career. He is a past vocational agricul tural teacher. Root also spent seven years as a farm news broadcaster in Kansas before moving on to New Jersey and Need A Quality Protein Source At A Competitive Price? 13 .J T,. , M.i. JETT. 175 7-„7. 1-200-544-4574 717-053-1J7L13 re E S re w Makes 2 to 4 servings Washington, D.C. to become the executive director of the Na tional Agrichemical Retailers Association. In 1994, Root returned to the Midwest to host the nation’s first two-way conservation radio show focusing on issues facing rural America and agriculture. After seven years at the micro phone, he resigned from his po sition to explore new opportunities Tickets are $4O each or $4OO for a table of 10 for members, or $4O each or $5OO for a table of 10 for non-members. To register, go to www.lancaster-chamber.com and register online, or contact Brent Landis at (717) 397-3531, e\l. 134, or blandis@lcci.com 1 '4' w r i r i r i r i <> OLD FARMER'S WEATHER PROVERBS Heavy frosts are generally followed by fine, clear weather. A tough apple skin means a hard winter. v. mt NOW ON SALE The 2002 Old Farmer’s Almanac Available in book stores and on news stands or mail a check or money order for $6 94 to The Old Farmer s Almanac Dept UF PO Box 520, Dublin, NH 03444 or call 800 729 9265 ext 220 E F (4 ft w w Lebanon Valley Livestock Fredericksburg, Pa. Report Supplied By PDA October 2,2001 CATTLE 365..(PDA)..(Supply in cluded 226 head in feeder sa!e)..Com pared with last week’s sale...steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower, cows 1.00 to 1 25 higher on lean types while Breakers were 3 00 to 4.00 lower. STEERS: Choice 2-3 1260-1490 lbs 64.75-68.75, one 1625 lbs 62.50, Select 1- 3 58.00-64.50, one 66.00, Standard 1-2 55.00-58.00. HOLSTEIN STEERS, one Choice 2 1450 lbs 57.00. HEIFERS: Choice few Prime 2-4 1130-1460 lbs 64.75-68.75, one 69.25, few 900-990 lbs 58.25-62.50, Select 1-3 62.00- 63 75, few to 55.00, Standard 1-2 52.50- 55.25 COWS. Breakers 75-80% lean 38.00- 42 50, low dressing to 35.00, Boners 80- 85% lean 37 00-40.25, few to 42.25, Lean 85-90% lean 34.00-38.25. Shells 33.00 and down. BULLS: few Yield Grade 1 1670-1795 lbs 50.00-52.25, few Yield Grade 2 900- 1470 lbs 42.50-48.00 FEEDER CATTLE; STEERS; Large 1 450-700 lbs 70.00-86.50, Large 2 500- 740 lbs 59.50-80.00, Large 3 300-500 lbs 50.00- 4 head 73.00, Large 3 520- 870 lbs 46 50-59 50, Medium 1 600-675 lbs 80 00-83.50, Medium 2 400-765 lbs 61.50- 00, Medium 3 440-500 lbs 50.00- Small 1-2 435-660 lbs 77.00- 80 00; HEIFERS: Medium 2 300-500 lbs 60.00- 500-800 lbs 53.00-60.00, lot Large 1 625 lbs 75.50, Large 2 350-500 lbs 52.50-65.50, Large 2 500-850 lbs 61.50- Large 3 500-760 lbs 40.00- 54.00; BULLS: Medium 2 350-400 lbs 55.00- Large 3 345-485 lbs 56.00- 60 00 CALVES 80 . VEALERS: Standard and Good 70-110 lbs 30.00-50.00, Utility 55-90 lbs 20.00-27.00. FARM CALVES; Holstein bulls fully 25.00 lower.No 1 Holstein bulls 90-120 lbs 100.00-122.00 mostly 112.00-117.00, No 2 90-120 lbs 70.00- few 107.00, 80-90 lbs 40.00- few No 1 Holstein heifers 90-105 lbs 420.00-500.00, few No 2 75- 110 lbs 140.00-170.00. Few beef type bulls and heifers 85-120 lbs 110.00-165.00. HOGS 26 Sows steady to 2.00 higher. BARROWS AND GILTS: 40-45% lean 245-290 lbs 38.00-39.00. SOWS: 1-3 440-650 lbs 30.00-34.00, Medium 360-595 lbs 20.00-25.00. BOARS: one 745 lbs 21.50. FEEDER PIGS 2...Utihty 50 lbs 37.00. per cwt. SHEEP 5.. SLAUGHTER LAMBS; one lot Choice 85 lbs 51.00 PENNFIELD DAIRY FEEDS #75021 -16% FLAKE $159.74 #75023 - 20% FLAKE $176.83 #7OlOO - 35% PELLET $256.13 #75062 - 38% PELLET $260.35 Prices ere week of 10/08/01 end include 4 ton volume, mid week/early order, 4% cash discount paid 10 days Prices ere delivered to the farm within 75 miles from Mt Joy, PA PENNFIELD GRAIN BANK Prices Week 0110/08/01 $2.29 bu Soybeans $4.32 bu $l.BO Bu Com Barley Use Gram “Same As Cash” Prices Updated Weekly Gram Back-Hauling No Storage Charges When Applied To Feed Purchases Yearly Statement of Gram Transactions Available CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. OPEN 24 HOURS P 1-800-995-0333 pertn/ield feeds Five-Area Weekly Average Direct Slaughter Cattle St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 1, 2001- USDA Market News Service Sales in Texas/Oklahoma; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; and lowa/Minnesota Feedlots for Week Ending Sunday, September 30,2001 187,290 Week Ago: Confirmed Sales LIVE BASIS SALES: SLAUGHTER STEERS Head Weight Count Range Over 80% Choice 4,900 900-1,600 65-80% Choice 6,993 900-1,600 35-65% Choice 41,502 840-1,600 1-35% Choice 5,842 1,025-1,550 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS Over 80% Choice 65-80% Choice 35-65% Choice 1-35% Choice DRESSED BASIS SLAUGHTER STI Over 80% Choice 2,255 500-1,064 65-80% Choice 14,185 520-1,064 35-65% Choice 12,647 520-1,064 1-35% Choice 770 591-1,032 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS Over 80% Choice 1,191 500-1,000 65-80% Choice 14,641 451-1,070 35-65% Choice 13,996 466-1,006 1-35% Choice 437 581-799 .ccnmulated Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer Week Ago Wen ted Averai Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer Belknap Livestock Belknap, Pa. Report Supplied By USDA, PDA October 3.2001 STEERS; Low Select and Standard 1- 2 55.00-59.00. COWS: few Breakers 75-80% lean 38.00-43.00, Boners 80-85% lean 36 00- 39.00, Lean 85-90% lean 32.00-37.00. Shells 27.25 and down. BULLS, few Yield Grade 1 1865-2150 lbs 56.00-57.00, few Yield Grade 2 1370- 2055 lbs 46.00-51 50 FEEDER CATILE STEERS Large 2-3 550-1030 lbs 49.00-55.00; HEIFERS few Medium 2 360-680 lbs 55.00-62.00, BULLS: few Medium 2 325-505 lbs 60.00- few Small 1 390-500 lbs 56.00- CALVES 110...VEALERS: one Good 266 lbs 76.00, few Standard and Good 225-305 lbs 48 00-68.00, 70-105 lbs 32 50-52 50, Utility 45-70 lbs 10 00- 30 00 FARM CALVES. No 1 Holstein bulls TOMwHihG ADVANTAGE FARM • DRIES WHITE •NO WET FLOORS • IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS • DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY • WASHES OFF EASILY BARN CLEANING SERVICE COMPRESSED AIR To have your bam cleaned with air it will clean oft dust, cob webs & lots of the old lime This will keep your barn looking cleaner & whiter longer CALL US ABOUT ON THE FARM FLY CONTROL Serving Southeastern Pa. And More BEITZEL’S SPRAYING Witmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227 or Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS LICENSED 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 5 Trucks For Air Cleaning And Whitewashing RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS Barn Spraying Is Our Business, not a sideline. Spraying Since 1961 800-1,485 910-1,512 850-1,435 840-1,425 2,248 4,152 39,752 1,752 103.00-104.00 102 00-114.00 103 00-113 00 103 00-106 00 105 00-113.00 104.00-113 00 102 00-109 00 103 00-103.00 iverat Head Count Avg. Weight 59,244 1,276 5 47 880 1,146 4 29,857 834 5 30,277 747 7 56,956 1,280 5 45,040 1,153 3 34,291 841 7 32,211 739 5 80-115 lbs 87.50-102.50, few 115-140 lbs 72 50-87 50, No 2 80-115 lbs SO 00-92 50, few No 1 Holstein heifers 85-100 lbs 500.00-610.00, No 2 70-95 lbs 200.00- 485.00. Few beef type bulls and heifers 72-115 lbs 100.00-185.00. HOGS 49...8ARR0WS AND GILTS: 49-54% lean 220-260 lbs 44.50-45.75, 45- 50% lean 250-295 lbs 43.00-44.50, 40- 45% lean 250-300 lbs 40.00-41.00. SOWS: few 1-3 320-460 lbs 34.25- 36.50, few Medium 230-365 lbs 30.50- 36.00. FEEDER PIGS 52.. 1-3 50-60 lbs 41.00-49.00, 25-35 lbs 24.00-32.00 per head. SHEEP 31...SLALIGHTER LAMBS: one lot Choice 96 lbs 51.50, Good and Choice 30-50 lbs 50.00-72.50. GOATS 35 (All sold by the head) Couple Large Billies 70.00 & 75.00, few Medium 35 00-49 00, few Large Nannies 56 00-61 00, few Medium 43.00-58.00, Large Kids 27 50-47 50, few Small 24.00- 35.00. per head. 192,291 Price Avg. Range Weight 65 50-70 00 1,327 64 50-68.00 1,325 64.35-68.00 1,262 64 00-68.10 1,282 1,197 1,192 1,139 1,152 65 00-68.00 65.50-69 50 65 00-68.00 65.00-67 00 106.25 106 34 104.89 104.89 847 832 837 811 106.77 106 83 105 46 103.00 755 756 740 688 .reeds Avg. Price 66.23 66 16 106.10 106 15 68.67 68.67 109.41 109 12 [IB Avg. Price 66.84 66.46 66.17 65 91 66 59 66.49 66 10 66.09
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