A46-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 23,2002 Editor’s Note: This is a monthly column from the Penn sylvania Ag Statistics Service (PASS), a field office of USD A’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Depart ment of Agriculture (PDA). The Website is www.usda.gov/nass/. MAPLE COUNTS TOO! In 2001, Pennsylvania sugar makers produced 69,000 gallons of maple syrup, which was 47 percent more than the 47,000 gallons made in 2000. The 2001 crop was valued at $l.B million in 2001 compared to $1.3 million in 2000. With the current drought con ditions, the 2002 crop is a sub ject for much discussion. The annual Maple Syrup survey will replace speculation with actual measurements of the 2002 maple crop. The national survey is done at the request of the North Ameri can Maple Syrup Council and supported by all state members of the council. The survey is sent to all known maple producers in Pennsylvania and to producers in the other nine major pro ducing states. The survey asks for this year’s tap numbers and syrup produc tion and prices received for last year’s crop. Maple production is published along with the aver age prices by container size for retail, wholesale, and bulk sales. The results of the Maple Syrup survey will be published in the June issue of the Crop Produc tion report on June 12,2002. For previous maple statistics, search for “Maple syrup” in the com modity list at www.usda.gov/ nass/search.htm. To Sugarmakers In Pennsylvania, surveys are being mailed to all known pro ducers twice, in early and late April. A prompt reply by mail will eliminate the need to bother you with a telephone call in May. As with all NASS surveys, federal law protects the confi dentiality of your individual in formation. Your answers to the survey cannot be disclosed to anyone, public or private. Your individual data are even exempt Minnesota Farmer Elected NFU President IRVING, Texas Delegates to the National Farmers Union 100th anniversary convention elected Dave Frederickson as the organization’s 12th presi dent. A fourth-generation family farmer from Murdock, Minn., Frederickson is leaving his post of 11 years as Minnesota Farm ers Union president to represent fellow farmers from across the natioft as leader of the national organization. Frederickson, who celebrated his 58th birthday during the convention, is a former educator and state sena tor. Frederickson said the first priority of his two-year term is getting a good farm bill passed out of conference committee that addresses depressed com modity prices and increasing NASS Agriculture Counts By Marc Tosiano Pa. State Statistician from disclosure under the free- dom of Information Act Most producers cooperate with the survey. Your help allows us to publish timely and accurate measures of the maple industry. Thank you, in ad vance! 2001 Trout Summary Published Feb. 28 Pennsylvania 2001 trout pro duction ranks fourth in the nation based on the value of trout sold. Pennsylvania sales account for 6.9 percent of na tional trout sales. Only Idaho, North Carolina, and California had more trout sales. Thank you to all the produc ers that helped us with your re sponse to the annual trout survey conducted every Janu ary. The survey contacted all known producers and hatcher ies. Pennsylvania’s 60 commercial trout growers sold 1.88 million pounds of trout, valued at $4.89 million during 2001. This was down from the 2.01 million pounds valued at $5.44 million sold in 2000. Pennsylvania ranks first in the nation for the value of trout distributed for conservation and recreational purposes. With a value of $lO.B million, Pennsyl vania accounts for 16.6 percent of the nation’s distributed trout. This includes trout released by state hatcheries, cooperative nurseries, and private fishing clubs. The complete report includes statistics for the 20 major trout producing states. The tables in clude trout sales by size of fish, first point of sale by size of fish, trout loses by reason for loss, distributed trout by size of fish, and trout eggs both sold and dis tributed. For the complete Trout report, search for “Trout” in the commodity list at www.usda .gov/nass/search.htm. 2001 Honey Summary Published Feb. 28 Honey statistics are compiled for producers with five or more colonies. Thank you to all the producers that helped us with your response to the annual honey survey conducted every December. The survey con- concentration in agricultural markets. “Farmers Union has worked hard throughout the House and Senate farm bill process, and we have much more work ahead of us,” he said. “Let’s go back to Washington and work for a farm bill so that when you go back into your fields you will know what kind of support you have behind you,” he told more than 1,000 farmers and ranchers in attendance. He was opposed in the race by Terry Detrick, an Ames, Okla., farmer currently serving as his state’s Farmers Union vice pres ident. Following the vote an nouncement, Detrick removed a “peace dove” pin from his own lapel and presented it to the newly-elected national president in a gesture of support. tacted all large producers and a sample of smaller honey opera tions. Pennsylvania honey produc tion in 2001 totaled 969,000 pounds, down 2 percent from 2000. This honey was pulled from 17,000 colonies statewide, down 5,000 from last year. The average yield was 57 pounds per colony, compared to 45 pounds in 2000. Total Pennsylvania stocks of honey, as of December 15, 2001, ill AUCTION m TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MISC. AND MORE 10:00 A.M. SAT., APRIL 6, 2002 RAIN OR SHINE LOCATION; FREDERICKSBURG. VA. 95 and Rt. 17 North 10 miles to Rt. 691 - Right 1 mile on Right. FROM - WARRENTON. VA - OPAL 29 and Rt. 17 South 20 miles Left on Rt. 691-1 mile on Right. TERMS: Payment in full day of sale. Cash or approved check with current letter of credit from your bank. All items sold as is. Not responsible for accidents. Shelton’s Auction Co. VA #1277 540-752-2720 CONSIGN NOW! LARGE FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MON., APRIL 8, 2002 @ 9:00 A.M. ST ANNE AREA FARMERS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ST. ANNE, IL (815) 427-6328 day or (815) 427-8178 evening JIM JR - MANAGER If you are interested in selling equipment you have, or looking to replace what you are using, our auction is for you. Our Spring auction us just around the corner, so plan ahead and be ready! All advertising is FREE, so call today to have your equipment listed. DAILY HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Please call ahead and make arrangements for after or before hour assistance. We 'll be happy to accommodate you!) HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 6, 2002 At 10:00 A.M. Montoursville, PA Directions: Take PA Route 87 North off 1-80 and proceed 1/4 mile north on Route 87. Auction on left hand side. Selling: CAT 4268 and CASE 580 K Backhoe, CASE 450 Dozer, CAT 941 Crawler Loader, Adams Grader, Hough Loader, 3 Single Axle Dump Trucks, Pickup, Trailers, Lee-Boy Self Propelled Paver, 2 Rollers, Motorola 2-way Radio System, Transits, Concrete Forms, Signs, Cones, Skid Tanks, Sealing Machine, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment and much more. For Information; (570) 433-3174 Bill Lee Construction, Owner Managed and Sold By ; DICK CRITTENDEN AUCTION CO. Mansfield, PA 16933 Phone; (570) 662-3131 Fax: (570) 662-2215 PA License RY 26-L were 514,000 pounds, 7 percent less than the previous year. Pennsylvania honey produc ers received an average price of 87 cents per pound, compared to 76 cents last year. Nationwide, there were 2.51 million colonies producing honey in 2001, Na tional honey production totaled 186 million pounds, down 16 percent from last year. Yield per colony averaged 74.0 pounds, compared to 84.1 pounds last year. National producer honey stocks were 64.8 million pounds on Dec. 15, 2001, down 24 per cent from a year earlier. Prices for the 2001 U.S. honey crop averaged 66.9 cents per pound, compared to 59.7 cents last year. For the complete Honey report, search for “Honey” in the commodity list at www.us da.gov/nass/search.htm. “SERVICE MERCHANDISE” Fixture LIQUIDATION! Must go NOW: Jewelry Displays & Equip.; Ladders; Nesting Tables; Display Shelving; Safes; Wide Span; Conveyor; Security/Phone Systems; MORE! Everything CHEAP. • LANCASTER, PA: 1515 Lititz Pike (717)291-1802 • HARRISBURG, PA: 5086 Jonestown Rd. (717) 541-0610 • ALLENTOWN, PA; 1885 Catasaqua Rd. (610) 264-4505 • WYOMISSING, PA: 845 Woodland Rd. (610) 376-5451 • GREENSBURG, PA; Westmoreland Mall S./US Rt. 30 (724) 832-0522 • BALTIMORE, MD; 5210 Campbell Blvd. (410) 931-8622 • COLUMBIA, MD: 9041 Snowden River Pkwy. (410) 312-4932 • WILMINGTON, DE; 1400 Rocky Run Pkwy. (302) 479-0051 www.nrel.com (800) 613-6865, 10% Buyers Premium PUBLIC AUCTION FARM MACHINERY SAT., MARCH 30, 2002 @ 11 A.M. Andy Shamaro’s Farm Route 374, Herrick Center, PA DIRECTIONS: From Scranton - 1-81 N to Exit 211 (Lenox Exit). At bottom of ramp, take left, go to blinking light, take right, follow Route 92 thru South Gibson, make ® turn “just Bur mart? Collision, follow Fiddle Lake.,Roaa to tion w Route 2077, take ® onto 2077, follow to' Dimock Comers, take (L) onto Route fj£. Farm?" 2-1/2 miles on left. From Binghamton take I*Bl S to Exit 211, bottom of ramp thakg'a (L) onto Route 92. Follow Auction Arrows! From Honesdale - Take Route 371 thru Pleasant Mount, to Intersection 171, go straight onto Route 374, farm located 2-1/2 miles on right. WATCH FOR AUCTION ARROWS!!!!! Featuring:JD #3020 Farm Tractor Diesel, ROP, WF, 3 PT, PS, 8 SP, 1000 Hrs. on JD Factory Rebuilt Engine; JD#3OlO Farm Tractor, Gas, WF, PS, 3 PT, 8 SP, Excellent Rubber, Bought New; JD#34 Manure Spreader; JD#32B Hay Baler w #4O Kicker; JD#92O Moco Disc Bind (Excellent Condition); JD #660 Hay Rake w Dolly Wheel And Rubber Teeth; JD#72 Hay Rake With Dolly Wheel And Rubber Teeth; Hay Rake Tandam Hitch; Fanex #5OO 4 Star Tedder; Four (4) Steel Rack Hay Wagons With 8 Ton Running Gears; Two (2) Wooden Rack Hay Wagons With 8 Ton Running Gear; Winpower Model 3520 PTJ PTO Driven Power Unit; Agway 20 Foot Skeleton Type Hay Elevator; NH 30 Foot Skeleton Type Hay Elevator; Brush Hog Heavy Duty #SQB4, 3PT; JD Two Bottom Plows; JD 10 Foot Disc; NH #B5O Round Baler; Gehl Chopper #865 With Two Row Corn Head; T Pickup, Shed Kept; JD#2lO Lawn Tractor; Century 215 Amp DC/295 Amp AC Heavy Duty 5 Star Welder; Ground Driven Fertilizer Spreader; Hydraulic Cylinders; Push Lawn Mowers; JD#6B Riding Mower; 1979 Ford FBOO Dump Truck, V-8 Gas; Three Trailer Axles With Tires; 1” Hemlock Rough Cut Lumber; Butternut Rough Cut Lumber; 2’xl2’ Metal Drainage Pipe; Two Horse Drawn Potato Hillers; Snow Plow Cutting Blades; Chain Binders; Tractor Chains; Truck Chains: Two Ton Chain Hoist; Hydraulic Jacks; Nuts And Bolts; Woven Wire Fencing; Snow Fence; Electric Fence Posts; Grain Cart; Eye Beam Scale; Forks; Shovels; Cow Dehorner; Traps; New Windows; Refrigeration Compressor. Expect Many Surprises. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Andy has sold the cows and the real estate, which prompts this sale. Most equipment was purchased new. Expect to see a good, clean line of equipment TERMS: Cash or good check with driver’s license. Auctioneers: John Regan #AUOO3IS6L Tom Randt #A A002528L Phone: (570) 679-2376
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