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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-22, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017. ELEVATORS,- 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for 1,4,ENSALLSTAICTrST 220OPERATIVE Agriculture IJJHURON TRACTOR JOHN DEERE BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on steady trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 16 were 1,605 cattle and 787 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good steady trade. Choice steers and heifers sold $176 to $180 with a high of $183. Second cut sold $171 to $176. Cows sold steady. On Thursday right weight veal and beef calves sold on a good demand at steady prices. Lambs and goats sold steady and sheep sold barely steady. On Friday calves sold on a strong active trade at steady prices. Yearlings sold actively on an easier market. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned 18 steers that averaged 1,560 lbs. and sold for an average price of $177.72. One black steer weighed 1,560 lbs. and sold for $183. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned one red steer that weighed 1,375 lbs. and sold for $182. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned 17 heifers that averaged 1,242 lbs. and sold for $175.94. Four heifers averaged 1,295 lbs. and sold for an average price of $179.50. Lemoncroft Farms of Kincardine, consigned five heifers that averaged 1,378 lbs. and sold for $176.99. One black heifer weighed 1,270 lbs. and sold for $179. There were 185 cows on offer. Export types sold $100 to $120 with sales to $124.50; beef, $100 to $115 with sales to $152; D1 and D2, $92 to $97; D3, $85 to $90; D4, $75 to $85. Aaron Weber of Lucknow, consigned one simmental cow that weighed 1,325 lbs. and sold for $152. There were five bulls sold $116 to $138. Mike and Tina Metske of Lucknow, consigned one red bull that weighed 1,925 lbs. and sold for $138. There were 165 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $140 to $190 with sales to $210; good holsteins, $120 to $132 with sales to $135; Si heavy holsteins, $112 to $120; heavy holsteins, $105 to $115; medium holsteins, $110 to $120; plain holsteins, $90 to $105. Luke Martin of Teeswater, consigned three heifers that averaged 910 lbs. and sold for $155.24. One black heifer weighed Every barn needs a windmill The Brussels Four Winds Barn is coming along nicely with the roof making significant progress in recent weeks. Over the weekend the decorative windmill, a showpiece for the centre, was raised inching the project even closer to completion. (Shawn Lou gnnn photo) Trade talk concerns farmers By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Over the past three weeks, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) President Keith Currie travelled across five states with Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. This trip served to confirm that Ontario and the U.S. share a valuable trade relationship, something both sides of the border agreed on. Leaders of Ontario's agri- food sector accompanied Minister Leal in meetings with government and agri-food business leaders from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania to discuss trade agreements, and further enhance the relationships between our jurisdictions and countries. The OFA president was pleased to accompany Minister Leal on the tour, representing Ontario farm businesses. The business relationship and trade agreements between Canada and the U.S., is vital to the economic success of both countries. Every meeting emphasized that greater transparency and ongoing discussions need to happen, and once again, both sides agreed. Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening trade between Canada and the U.S., especially the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), has a lot of farmers and governments worried. The continuation of our free trade agreement is essential to our economy and livelihoods. In 2016, Ontario -U.S. two-way trade in agricultural products was valued at $28.8 billion. Governments, industry and business leaders have engaged in some encouraging discussions with common themes. Both countries are displaying a desire and need to harmonize the trade rules on food safety to make it easier to move food across our borders. Harmonization of food safety rules is a number one concern for both countries. Ontario food processing representatives also accompanied Minister Leal on this engagement tour. The relationship between farmers as primary food producers and food processors is vital to a healthy food processing and value-added sector. Ontario is home to one of the most robust food processing and value-added sectors in North America and those food companies rely on a fair trade agreement too. While touring the state of Michigan, Currie spent time with Continued on page 20 870 lbs. and sold for $175. Emanual M. Martin of Elmira, consigned two head that averaged 828 lbs. and sold for an average price of $193.35. One limousin steer weighed 820 lbs. and sold for $210. Gordon Drennan of Auburn, consigned two holstein heifers that averaged 688 lbs. and sold for an average price of $124.28. One holstein heifer weighed 705 lbs. and sold for $135. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $313 to $320; 50 - 64 lbs., $310 to $326; 65 - 79 lbs., $308 to $330; 80 - 94 lbs., $300 to $319; 95 - 109 lbs., $311 to $330; 110 lbs. and over, $307 to $317 / lb. Sheep sold $90 to $130 / lb. Goats: kids - dairy sold $215 to $322; meat, $305 to $350; nannies, $80 to $140; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $255 to $275; 500 - 599 lbs., $206 to $276; 600 - 699 lbs., $216 to $275; 700 - 799 lbs., $209 to $244; 800 - 899 lbs., $184 to $212; 900 - 999 lbs., $178 to $209; 1,000 lbs. and over, $170 to $181. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $213 to $235; 500 - 599 lbs., $208 to $247; 600 - 699 lbs., $192 to $217; 700 - 799 lbs., $185 to $204; 800 - 899 lbs., $170 to $192; 900 lbs. and over, $164 to $178. Rudy Gingrich of Wingham, consigned 15 head that averaged 693 lbs. and sold for an average price of $223.82. Four charolais heifers averaged 570 lbs. and sold for an average price of $247. Matthew Piehl of Ripley, consigned 72 head that averaged 680 lbs. and sold for an average price of $214.81. Fifteen charolais steers averaged 637 lbs. and sold for an average price of $250. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@ brusselslivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® which took place Friday, June 9, 2017 REACH Huron, Clinton Ontario With these local sponsors, there were 160 kids and 55 volunteers in attendance Arrive alive DRIVE SOBER BASF Canada, Inc. Burns Acres Canadian Off -Highway Vehicle Distributors Council Claussen Farms Custom Farming Inc. Connect Equipment Corporation DuPont Pioneer Ltd. Erin Marshall Farm Credit Clinton FCC Canada Grain Farmers of Ontario - Perth Goderich Print Shop Hay Mutual Insurance Company Huron Commodities Inc. Huron County Health Unit Huron Tractor Ltd. Hyde Brothers Farm Equipment Hydro One Jeff Klomps Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Kim Parker - McKillop Mutual Insurance Company Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. REACH Huron Royal Bank of Canada - Southwestern Ontario Commercial / Ag The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Thompsons Limited - Hensall and Mitchell Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Ltd. West Harbour Insurance & Investments Ltd. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services A special thank you to all the presenters, and volunteers who attended, as the success of this Farm Safety bay is done through your dedication and support. dotak Seed, crop protection, fertilizer, grain elevators, custom application Blyth Location 40605 Walton Road, Blyth 4 1M,:kfsto n e CROP SERVICES Walton Location 10 Patrick Street, Walton 519-523-9624 • 1-800-663-3653