A2O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 2, 2002 Winchester Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Warrenton, Va. October 28,2002 Report Supplied by USDA Winchester State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale, Oct. 23 2,604 head. Prices per cwt. Average weights and average prices where applicable in parentheses. BOARD CATTLE (On-Farm): 361 head, all steers. STEERS: Med./Lge. 1-2: 69 head, 600-700 lb (675 lb) 82.50; 67 head, 700-800 lb (775 lb) 79.25; 116 head, 800-900 lb (855 lb) 76.50-78.85 (77.62); 56 head, 900-1000 lb (915 lb) 75.75. HOL STEINS: Lge. 2; S 3 head, 900-1000 lb (9201 b) 52.75. IN-FARM CATTLE: 2,243 head (1239 steers and 1004 heifers). STEERS: Med./Lge. 1: 49 head, 300-400 lb (384) 92.50-94.00 (93.00); 152 head, 400-500 lb (452 lb) 88.50-94.50 (92.09); 288 head, 500-600 lb (550 lb) 76-88.75 (84.45); 181 head, 600-700 lb (652 lb) 76.25-80.55 (79.27); 64 head, 700-800 lb (748 lb) 75.25-78.00 (77.20); 98 head, 800-900 lb (818 lb) 76-79.75 (78.46); 8 head, 900-1000 lb (932 lb) 75.00. Med 7 Lge 2; 31 head, 300-400 lb (369 lb) 91.50- (91.70)); 146 head, 400-500 lb (448 lb) 80-94.50 (85.09); 65 head, 500-600 lb (542 lb) 80.25; 27 head, 600-700 lb (645 lb) 77.50; 20 head, 700-800 lb (766 lb) 75.50- (76.78). HEIFERS: Med./Lge. 1: 25 head. 300-400 lb (363 lb) 78.50-82.50 (81.06); 118 head, 400-500 lb (459 lb) 70.50-75.00 (74.66); 215 head, 500-600 lb (548 lb) 64.75-77.85 (74.82); 116 head, 600-700 lb (638 lb) 69.50-76.00 (71.38); 20 head, 700-800 lb (743 lb) 75.50. Med./Lge. 2: 38 head, 300-400 lb (367 lb) 79-82.50 (79.36); 120 head, 400-500 lb (447 lb) 74.50-76.10 (75.94); 135 head, 500-600 lb (539 lb) 70.80-74.75 (72.34); 43 head, 600-700 lb (640 lb) 69.50-76.00 (72.73); 15 head, 700-800 lb (733 lb) 71.75. Southwest Virginia Feeder Cattle Board SaU ' Kichmond, Va. October 24,2002 Report Supplied By USD A Special State Graded Sale at Daleville, Oct. 21. Highland-Bath VQA Calf Sale; 599 head sold. Prices per hundredweight. STEERS; 413 head. Med./Lge. 1: 40 head (weaned), avg. 590 lbs 88.75; 36 head (weaned), avg. 640 tbs 87.30; 62 head, avg. 560 lbs 88.35; 78 head, avg. 635 lbs 85.50; 72 head, avg. 685 lbs 85.50; 66 head, avg. 750 lbs 81.80; 57 head, avg. 855 lbs 75.90. HEIFERS: 186 head. Med./Lge. 1: 18 head, avg. 470 lbs 74.00; 88 head, avg. 550 lbs. 79.50; 72 head, avg. 670 lbs 75.75. MARKET LEESPORT, BERKS COUNTY, PA 19533 (610) 926-1307 LIVESTOCK AUCTION EVERY WEDNESDAY - 1:00 P.M. Farmers Market 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Flea Market 7:00 AM to ?? visit our website- www.leesportmarket.com 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 Special Virginia Board Feeder Cattle Sale Richmond, Va. October 29,2002 Report Supplied by USDA Special Electronic Feeder Cattle Sale at Daleville, Oct. 28; 1072 head sold by cwt. Cattle on farms at location noted with av erage weight in parentheses.' STEER CALVES (Weaned; Precondi tioned): Augusta/Rockbridge: 84 head, Med. 1, 525-625 lb (575 lb) 90.50; 72 head, Med./Lge. 1-2, 625-750 lb (675 lb) 86.50; S 3 head, Med. 1 few 2, 400-525 lb (475 lb) 93.25; 57 head, Med./Lge. 1-2, 500-700 lb (585 lb) 87.00; 14 head, Med./Lge. 1-2, 400-500 lb (450 lb) 86.00. HEIFER CALVES (Weaned; Precondi tioned): Augusta/Rockbridge: 102 head, MedTLge. 1-2, 400-525 lb (475 lb) 81.00; 86 head. Med./Lge. 1-2, 525-625 lb (560 lb) 76.50; 74 head, MedTLge. 1,625-725 lb (660 lb) 76.75; 24 head, MedTLge. 1-2, 324-425 lb (400 lb) 75.50. STEER CALVES (Red Angus Sired; Weaned; Preconditioned): Virginia: 88 head, Med./Lge. 1-2, 400-550 lb (475 lb) 83.75; 66 head, MedTLge. 1-2, 550-700 lb (625 lb) 84.00. HEIFER CALVES (Red Angus Sired; Weaned; Preconditioned): Virginia: 40 head, MedTLge. 1 few 2, 425-600 lb (525 lb) 73.50. STEER CALVES (VQA Tag Program): Botetourt/ Craig: 90 head, Med./Lge. 1 few 2, 500-675 lb (580 lb) 89.00. Mike Fisher has a plan for Prosperity tw Pennsylvania’*? Form Families Mike has a nindmg agricultural land preservation and water resource -planning so that farmers have access to the land and water they need. STEERS Dugspur: 54 head; Med. 1, Sm. 1, Med./ Lee ">■ ™ ~lb (650 lb) 75.00. Rad ford: 60 head; MedVLge 1 few 2; 775-900 lb (825 lb) 80.20. Burkes Gar den; 54 head; Med./Lge. 1 few 2; 850-975 lb (825 lb) 76.75. Suther lin: 54 head; MediLge. 1-2; 825-975 lb (900 lb) 75.10. Mike plans to continue the critical funding to farmers as an incentive to purchase crop insurance and other key management tools. Mike plans to establish a bi-partisan Ag Futures Commission to identify and implement technological advances to h|lp strengthen Pennsylvania farms. Tri-State Weekly Feeder Cattle Sale Richmond, Va. October 28,2002 Report Supplied By USDA WEEKLY AUCTION at Tri-State, Oct. 18 FEEDER CATTLE: 1,394 head. Prices cwt., based on in weights. „„ FEEDER STEERS: 600 head. Med./ Lge. 1: 200-300 lb 90-101.00; 300-400 lb 90-99.00; 400-500 lb 89-97.00; 500-600 lb 80-88.00; 600-700 lb 69- 77.00; 700-800 lb 69.50-76.00; 800-900 lb 70.50-73.00; 900-1000 lb 65-72.50. Med ./Lge. 2: 300-400 lb 80-87.00; 400-500 lb 77-86.00; 500-600 lb 72-78.00; 600-700 lb 65-71.00; 700-800 lb 66.50-69.50; 800-900 lb 64-68.50. HOLSTEIN STEERS: 20 head. Med./ Lge. 2: 200-300 lb 51-64.00; 300-500 lb 51-61.00. HEIFERS: 500 head. MediLge. 1: 200-300 lb 80-87.00; 300-400 lb 76-84.50; 400-500 lb 80-87.00; 500-600 lb 68-75.00; 600-700 lb 63-70.50; 700-800 lb 62.50-65.00; 800-900 lb 62.50-65.00. MedTLge. 2: 200-300 lb 70-77.00; 300-400 lb 70-76.00; 400-500 lb 64-72.00; 500-600 lb 64-69.00; 600-700 lb 59.50-67.00. BULLS: 274 head. MedTLge. 1: 200-300 lb 75-82.50; 300-400 lb 92-100.00; 400-500 lb 85-93.00; 500-600 lb 76-84.00; 600-700 lb 63-70.00; 700-800 lb 57-65.00. MedTLge. 2: 200-300 lb 70-77.00; 300-400 lb 78-86.00; 400-500 lb 75-83.00; 500-600 lb 68-75.00; 600-700 lb 61-65.00; 700-900 lb 51-58.00. Farmers WHEN IT COMES TO FARMING ISSUES YOU CAN TRUST MIKE FISHER ELECT e Fisher GOVERNOR Paid for, by-the PennsylvatfulAg Republicans. Officers: Mike Firestine, chairman; Glenn Wenger; Carol Ann Furman_G' ter;.Penrose Hollowell and David Morrow. Dublin State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Warrenton, Va. October 28,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Dublin State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale, Oct. 23 - 602 head. Prices per cwt. Prices follow with average weights and average prices in parentheses where ap plicable. FEEDER STEERS: 319 head. Med./ Lge. 1:. 9 head, 3(KMOO lb (375 lb) 96.50- (96.95); 61 head, 400-500 lb (469 lb) 87-94.50 (91.94); 84 head, 500-600 lb (547 lb) 79.50-88.75 (85.26); 50 head, 600-700 lb (628 lb) 76-80.50 (79.53); 21 head, 700-800 lb (747 lb) 75.25-76.75 (76.32). Med./Lge. 2; 16 head, 300-400 lb (347 lb) 83.50-94.00 (90.11); 20 head 400-500 lb (447 lb) 94.25; 13 head, 500-600 lb (554 lb) 76.75-87.75 (84.27); 6 head, 600-700 lb (638 lb) 72.25-76.00 (74.76). HEIFERS: 283 head. Med./Lge. 1: IS head, 300-400 lb (360 lb) 75.50-82.00 (79.97); 49 head, 400-500 lb (462 lb) 72.50- (73.35); 55 head, 500-600 lb (548 lb) 72-73.50 (72.90); 25 head, 600-700 lb (635 lb) 73.25-75.25 (74.09); 6 head, 700-800 lb (715 lb) 69.75-70.75 (79.25). Med./Lge. 2; 38 head, 300-400 lb (350 lb) 75.25-79.25 (78.48); 36 head 400-50 (450 lb) 72-74.50 (73.29); 24 head, 500-600 lb (535 lb) 71-72.00 (71.83). Small 1: 12 head, 400-500 lb (454 lb) 70.50-71.00 (70.88). Wythevllle Weekly Feeder Cattle Richmond, Va. October 39,2002 Report Supplied by USD A WEEKLY AUCTION at Wytheville, Oct. 29 FEEDER CATTLE: 193 head. Prices per hundredweight, based on in weights. STEERS: 43 head. Med./Lge. 1: 200-300 lb 78-87.00; 300-400 lb 95.00; 400-500 lb 88.00; 500-600 lb 74-80.00; 600-700 lb 66-77.00; 700-800 lb 71-73.00; 800-900 lb 70.00; 1000-1100 lb 54.00. Med./Lge. 2: 300-400 lb 83-89.00; 400-500 lb 76-80.00; 500-600 lb 68-78.00; 600-700 lb 66.50-71.00. HOLSTEIN STEERS: 78 head. Med./ Lge. 2: 200-300 lb 64-73.00; 300-400 lb 68-74.00; 400-500 lb 60.00; 500-600 lb 50-54.00; 600-700 lb 52.50-66.50; 700-800 lb 50-54.00. HEIFERS: 75 head. Med./Lge. 1: 200-300 lb 70.00; 300-400 lb 72.00; 400-500 lb 70-72.00; 500-600 lb 67.00; 600-700 lb 66-67.00; 700-800 lb 63.00. Med ./Lge. 2: 200-300 lb 71-73.00; 300-400 lb 68-72.00; 400-500 lb 63.50-67.50; 500-600 lb 63-65.00. BULLS: 35 head. MediLge. 1: 200-300 lb 80.00; 300-400 lb 72-86.00; 400-500 lb 76-84.00; 500-600 lb 65-70.00; 600-700 lb 65-66.00; 700-900 lb 65.50.