AB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 30,2002 Fools, Glorious Fools ill el us be thankful lor the tools,” suggested I American humorist Mark Twain "‘But for them, lathe rest ot us would not succeed ” The April Fools’ tom began in Fngland in the 1600 s ■as biought to America with the eaily lonists One theory claims that it began with the change tiom the old calendar (Julian), where the new year began on March 25 and was celebrated through April 1, to the new calendar (Giegonan), which its the year on January I At the time ; changeovei, the April Fools’ joke was to wish someone a happy new year on April I, and then call them an Apul tool it they'd forgotten the cal endar change Sometimes a foul makes a good suggestion. -Nicholas Boiteau Despr6«ux French poet and enhe (1636-1711) c« Too busy to get rid of clutter? Take on just one shelf or area at a time. Quick Spring Pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus /i ij dw Dram juices Add 1 tablespoon olive oil asparagus and cook 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) OGvJr tor another 3 mm sliced fresh mushrooms pil 'iT, utes, stir while cook -1,2 cup chicken or vegetable || ' mg. and add broth as broth -i 1 needed tor mnistuie 8 ounces angel hair pasta f.| i I In the meantime, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cook pasta to desired cheese doneness Dram pasta red pepper flakes (optional) and top with vegetables Then spiinkle cheese (and Cut aspaiagus into one- pepper Hakes it desired) inch sections Add olive ovci the top oil to skillet and saute Makes4servings mushiooms until just ten- Livestock Cooperative Auction Market Of North Jersey Hackeltslown, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction March 26,2002 Hay—Straw—Grain Call or email us today for a FREE CATALOG. TOLL FREE -1-800-845-3374 • 717-866-7565 • www.farmerboyag.com Thanks to Carl, Arlene & Ran This unit features... _ v'f'n tJ/sa Lion f A Division of \m llHfldiilliii) Ventilation A Division of <!?Sj) • , Feed Bins & Augers Wtt Shenandoah iiP Brooders ALFALFA: 2 LOTS, 2.90 AND 3.50 BALE. MIXED HAY: BALE. TIMOTHY: 1 LOT AT 3.60 BALE. GRASS: 5 LOTS, 1.00-2.20 BALE. MULCH: 5 LOTS, .50-1.10. SHELLED CORN: 1 LOT AT 3.60, TOTAL LOTS: 33 for choosing Farmer Boy Ag Systems to construct their 48’x400’ Tunnel Ventilated Broiler House . SLAUGHTER CATTLE: COWS, BREAKERS 40.00-46.25, BONERS 39.00- LEAN 40.00-46.00, BIG MIDDLE, LOW DRESSING 34.00-39.00; BULLS YG+NI 1200-1865 LBS. 55.00- OLD FARMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS, HOL STEIN, DAIRY TYPES 400-600 LBS. 47.00- HEIFERS 450-600 LBS. 73.00- BULLS 500-600 LBS. 74.00- CALVES: RETURNING TO THE FARM, HOLSTEIN BULLS +NI 80-125 LBS. 118.00-136.00; HOLSTEIN HEIF ERS +NI 90-120 LBS. 500.00-530.00, +N2 85-120 LBS. 240.00-320.00. SWINE: HOGS US+NI-3 210-275 LBS. 27.00-30.00, 295-325 LBS. 33.50- SOWS US+NI-3 400-600 LBS. 24.75-29.00; BOARS 250-290 LBS. 23.50- 300-600 LBS. 15.00-22.00; FEEDER PIGS BY THE LB. 18-35 LBS. 100.00- If It thunders on All Fools ’ Day, it brings good crops of com and hay. April snow breeds grass. GOATS: BY THE HEAD, FANCY KIDS 54.00-63.00, FLESHY KIDS 43.00- SMALL AND THIN 21.00- LAMBS: GOOD AND CHOICE 25-40 LBS. 142.00-152.00, 40-70 LBS. 103.00- Attention, Gardeners! The spring 2002 Gardener a Companion is on sale. You can buy it at supermar kets, bookstores, or garden centers Or to order, call 800-895 9265 ext 220, or visit www.almanac.com/ go/uf0204. .70-3.30 17 LOTS, Carlisle Livestock Carlisle, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, March 26,2002 New Holland, PA (717) 354-4996 (717) 445-7561 Hi Mag (Ag Lime Spreading) Hi-Cal ADDITIONAL SUMMER DISCOUNTS July & August We sell only guaranteed analysis limestone ~ *■% * V . /<<« •*? _< *'W □VAL ‘The preferred feeders WATERING SYSTEMS for easier starting of chicks" Please Contact Shane Weller For New Poultry Contracts and Existing Building Renovations FARMER BOY AG Systems TURN-KEY ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS SHEEP: ALL WEIGHTS FAT 16.00-35.00. SALE EVERY TUBS. 5 P.M. FOR RABBITS, POULTRY AND EGGS, 6 P.M. FOR LIVESTOCK, STARTING WITH CALVES; SPECIAL FAT CAT TLE SALE TUBS., APRIL 2; SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE TUBS., APRIL 2; ALREADY CONSIGNED FOR APRIL 16 FEEDER CATTLE SALE: 25 HEAD OF BLACK BALDIES 350-500 LB. STATE GRADED FEEDER PIG SALE FOR APRIL 12. RECEIVING 7 A.M.-10:30 A.M. SALE 1 P.M.; RED CARPET TACK AND HORSE SALE FRL, APRIL 19. SALE STARTING AT 7 P.M. WITH TACK. RECEIVING 5 P.M. SMALL ANIMAL SALE March 26,2002 RABBITS AND BUNNIES 1.00-15.50. CHICKENS 3.50-4.25. BANTIES 1.50-3.75. PIGEONS 2.50-3.50. PHEASANTS 8.50. QUAIL 4.00-5.00. PEACOCKS 20.00. GUINEA PIGS 3.50-4.00. TURKEYS 17.00-18.00. DUCKS 3.00-12.75. GEESE 6.50-7.00. GUINEAS 6.25. ALL ANIMALS SOLD BY THE HEAD. SALE STARTS 5 P.M. Price y, Cumberland Hi-Lo 8 & 13 Spoke Pan Feeders Morrison’s Cove Livestock Martinsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Monday, March 25,2002 CATTLE: 123 HEAD. STEERS: CHOICE, NO MKT. TEST, GOOD 68.00-71.00. HEIFERS: CHOICE, NO MKT. TEST, GOOD 58.00-68.00. COWS: UTILITY AND COMMER CIAL 36.00-42.00, CANNER AND LOW CUTTER 31.00-36.00. BULLOCKS: GOOD & CHOICE 54.00- BULLS: YG+NI49.OO-57.00. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS 62.00- BULLS 57.00-71.00, HEIF ERS 58.00-73.00. CALVES: CHOICE 92.00-102.00, GOOD 75.00-91.00, STANDARD 25.00- HOLSTEIN BULLS 90-130 LBS. 90.00-138.00, HOLSTEIN HEIF ERS 90-130 LBS. 225.00-450.00. HOGS: 189. US+NI-2, 34.00-35.00; US +N 1-3,31.00-34.00. SOWS: US +NI-3 25.00-32.00. BOARS: 16.00-27.00. FEEDER PIGS: 37 HEAD. US +NI-3 20-50 LBS. 13.00-37.00. SHEEP: 122 HEAD. CHOICE 80.00- GOOD LAMBS 75.00- SLAUGHTER EWES 20.00- GOATS: 21.00-108.00 EACH. CCA certification makes a difference Today’s farms demand expert advice and comprehensive services! Crops • Soils • Animal Operations Nutrient & Pest Management X Contact a Certified Crop Advisor Today See www.agronomy.org for a list of PA CCAs or call PennAg at 717.651.5920 McAlisterville, PA mJ
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