National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. May 16,2003 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET: Majority prices were generally unchanged on both heavy and light can ners when compared to a week earlier. Demand ranged light to moderate. Trad ing was limited on heavy canners. Offer ings were in close balance to tight. The undertone was generally steady on heavy canners; at least steady on lights. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks: 21-25.00, majority 23-23.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 29-35, majority 32-33. Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks 22-26.5, majority 25-25.25. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 30-37, majority 33-34.5. hP V*r '/ -to Evaporative Cooling Portable Coolers & Built-In Systems ■ M Hr m Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. May 21,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was generally noted as quiet, on the slow side, and typical of the normal lighter mid-week activity. Seller offerings var ied from adequate to well cleared. Live supplies were moderate; weights were mostly desirable. Processor schedules were moderately heavy. Early reports reflect most plants planning to suspend operations on Monday, Memorial Day and a few slated to operate on this up coming Saturday. Less than trucklot asking prices were 1 cent higher at 57 to 67 cents. Trade sentiment was steady to full steady. In the parts complex, sup plies were adequate to closely cleared. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 05/21 05/19 05/19 05/14 05/12 2,4092,380 5.29 2,370 5.18 BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NE GOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI- PAINTING All Types K Interlor/Exterior Including Aerial Work Also Roof Coating • Water Blasting • Repair All Types of Spray Equipment - Pumps & Guns ROM \iries, Greenhouses nercial, Industrial I Wall Fan w/Cone 5 M @ .05 Static Pressure : tightener - 28,360 CFM 1 122.6 CFM per watt iy - Prices Slashed ATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 53-69 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 58.97 NO. OF BOXES 9,504 Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. May 20,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was moderate. Demand was moderate. Live supplies were moderate for the mar ket being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,338,000 compared to 1,307,000 last Tuesday. Weights were de sirable. Processing schedules were moder ate. Negotiated F. 0.8. dock prices, 2 pounds and heavier ice-packed broilers and fryers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were higher at .52 - .65 per pound; less than trucklot sales .54 - .68 per pound. Specialists in Sand Blasting and Spray Painting Farm Buildings Fisher’s Painting 4066 A Newport Rd. Kinzers, PA 17535 On Rt. 772 Across From Pequea Valley School 717*768*3239 Westminster Livestock Hagerstown, Md. Report Supplied By Auction Tuesday, May 20,2003 SLAUGHTER COWS: 115 HEAD, 2.00- HIGHER. BREAKERS 43.00- BONERS 43.00-48.00, LEAN 38.00- THIN AND LIGHT 37.00 DOWN. BULLS: 6 HEAD, 2.00 HIGHER. YG+NI 1000-1450 LBS. 51.50-53.25, YG+N2 1300-1900 LBS. 50.00-52.75. FED STEERS: 30 HEAD, NO PRIME, HIGHER PRICES. HIGH CHOICE 2-4 1200-1400 LBS. 81.50-83.00, CHOICE 2-3 1100-1400 LBS. 78.00-81.00, LOW CHOICE 75.00-78.00, SELECT 66.00- CHOICE HOLSTEINS 70.00- LOW CHOICE 65.00-68.00. FED HEIFERS: 10 HEAD. HIGH CHOICE 2-3 1118 LBS. AT 81.25,1 1484 LBS. AT 78.25, LOWER DRESSING CHOICE 1200-1400 LBS. 76.00-78.75, LOW CHOICE 1450 LBS. AT 73.75. CALVES: 93 HEAD, GOOD SLAUGHTER. 80-115 LBS. 35.00-45.00; HOLSTEIN BULLS RETURNING TO FARM +NI 92-110 LBS. 150.00-171.00, 110-120 LBS. 130.00-145.00, 84-90 LBS. 120.00- +N2 92-120 LBS. 100.00- 80-90 LBS. 80.00-120.00; HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 14 HEAD. +NI 95-110 LBS. 390.00-410.00, +N2 80-120 LBS. 230.00-350.00, 70-80 LBS. 90.00- BUTCHER HOGS: 34 HEAD, 1.00 HIGHER. +NI AND 2 230-280 LBS. 39.00-40.50, +NI AND 3 220-290 LBS. 36.50-38.50,1 314 LBS. AT 35.00. SOWS: FEW OFFERED HIGHER PRICES. 400-500 LBS. 25.00-27.00, 500-650 LBS. TO 30.00. BOARS: 544 LBS. AT 7.25. STOCK CATTLE: 149 HEAD, STEERS SCARCE, HEIFERS AND BULLS SOLD 5.00 HIGHER. STEERS MED. AND LRGE. FRAME 300-450 LBS. 92.00-102.00, 500-700 LBS. 80.00-87.00,700-800 LBS. 70.00-78.50. Quality hay production is the focus of the July 12 edition of the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council's Foraging Around newsletter in laneaster Farming. Also sched uled: Project Grass youth contest coverage, conservation updates, reports on rpT? forage preservation, Versf/ and a calendar ot \CW events. ' ' Sales J-STAR VAN - DALE* Silo Unloaders WASTE HANDLERS Manure Equipment m Silo Unloaders & Feeding Equipment Parts Serv ! c AtV— Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 24, 2003-Al5 HEIFERS: MED. AND LRGE. FRAME 300-600 LBS. 75.00-85.00, FEW TO 92.00, 600-700 LBS. 70.00-79.00, 700-800 LBS. 68.00-76.00, 800-900 LBS. 65.00- BULLS: MED. AND LRGE. FRAME 200-400 LBS. 90.00-115.00, 400-500 LBS. 80.00- 500-600 LBS. 70.00-80.00, FEW TO 92.00, 600-800 LBS. 60.00- 1 ANGUS 987 LBS. AT 70.00. SHEEP: 50 HEAD 25.00-57.00, YEAR LINGS TO 72.00. LAMBS: 78 HEAD, GOOD DEMAND. CHOICE 90-120 LBS. 100.00-120.00, 70-90 LBS. 105.00-122.00, 45-70 LBS. 115.00-135.00. GOATS: 63 HEAD, LARGE BILLIES AND WETHERS 70.00-132.00, MEDI UM 55.00-85.00, NANNIES 40.00-80.00, FLESHY KIDS 45.00-55.00. PIGS AND SHOATS: 37 HEAD, GOOD BUYER INTEREST. 20-35 LBS. 15.00-25.00, 2 LOTS, 30.00-41.00, 4 HEAD 85 LBS. AT 76.00. SELLING NEXT TUBS., MAY 27, 2 REG. BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS, 1 YR. OLD 800-900 LBS. New Holland Dairy Sale New Holland Sales Stables Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, May 21,2003 112 DAIRY COWS, 145 HEIFERS, 25 BULLS. MARKET STRONGER. LOCAL FRESH COWS 525.00- 2 AT 1675.00 AND 1875.00. LOCAL SPRINGERS 650.00-1350.00, 3 HEAD 1600.00 AND 1675.00. BETTER FRESH COWS 1675.00- LARGE HEIFERS 1300.00-1450.00. SHORT BRED HEIFERS 675.00- OPEN BREDDING AGE HEIFERS 850.00- BULLS 235.00-810.00, PUREBREDS 525.00- JERSEY HERD 300.00-1250.00. HOLSTEIN HEAD 510.00-1200.00. UPSTATE LOADS FRESH 1300.00- FRESH HEIFERS 660.00-1425.00, 1 AT 1750.00. SMALL HEIFERS 825.00-1150.00. SMALL OPEN HEIFERS 500.00- SMALLER OPEN HEIFERS 225.00- Use Label Rates to Keep Glyphosate Working for You Whether due to the early success of glyphosate in cleaning up Roundup Ready" soybean fields or recent low commodity prices, we've seen an alarming practice that may be pardy responsible for some recent weed control lapses with glyphosate That would be the practice of cutting rates Often, the problem may be as simple as weather havmg delayed post appheauons In those cases, an applicator may need to bump up rates to contiol weeds that have grown to new' heights Weeds like lambsquaiteis .ire very difficult to control post vs preemerge or earh post, as its waxy surface can harden and make it moie difficult for glyphosate to penetrate the plant Whatever die reason, cutting rates is a dangerous practice because it gives weeds die opportunity to become tolerant to glyphosate With glyphosate-resistant marestail spreading throughout the Adantic States and mid-South, and growers reporting cases of tolerance or suspected resistance to waterhemp in Missouri, lowa and Illinois, cutting rates can only lead to weed control problems By following label guidelines, you’ll not only receive the maximum impact of your glyphosate investment, you’ll protect the effectiveness of one of your best weed control tools for years to come When using Glyphomax* Plus herbicide, we recommend the following rates 24 ounces for weeds 1 to 3 mches m height, 32 ounces at 4 to 8 inches, and 48 ounces for weeds 8 to 18 mches A complementary practice is adding an economical rate of a residual chemistry like Firstßate* herbicide with glyphosate Adding another mode of action to post sprays is an effective way to manage tolerance or resistance concerns To learn more about using Glyphomax Plus or Firstßate herbicides, contact your local ag retailer 4f^ u Dow AgroSciences M Trukmirk ot Dow AproSiiemos I K Jußoundup Re jdv is i trademark ot Monvinto ( ompim Ah\ ivs a td md follow Lihtl diaidom
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