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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-01-14, Page 13Don Sholdice LIVESTOCK Order buyer of fat cattle, stockers and feeders Box 389, Brussels Cell 519-357-5135 • Fax 519-887-6836 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. PAGE 13. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR BLYTH .=e_ ,oRE 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell on strong trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 8 were 1,714 cattle and 433 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a strong active trade at prices $4 to $5 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $173 to $177 with sales to $193. Second cut sold $168 to $173. Cows sold on a strong active trade at prices $2 to $3 higher. On Thursday veal calves sold on a steady market. Lambs sold steady, sheep sold higher and goats steady with the nannies selling higher. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. Amsey S. Bauman of Newton, consigned seven steers that averaged 1,621 lbs. and sold for an average price of $173.52. One limousin steer weighed 1,585 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $183. Darren Johnston Farms Ltd. of Bluevale, consigned 50 cattle that averaged 1,500 lbs. ands old for an average price of $163.84. One black steer weighed 1,625 lbs. and sold to Ryding Regency for $175.50. Aaron F. Martin of Newton, consigned seven cattle that averaged 1,675 lbs. and sold for an average price of $177.03. One black heifer weighed 1,460 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $193. Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 11 heifers that averaged 1,314 lbs. and sold for an average price of $173.07. One limousin heifer weighed 1,610 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $191. There were 300 cows on offer. Export types sold $94 to $97 with sales to $104; beef, $107 to $112 with sales to $130; D1 and D2, $88 to $93; D3, $85 to $88; D4, $80 to $85. Frank Dolmage of Seaforth, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,480 lbs. and sold for $130. Gord H. Gunn of Owen Sound, consigned 10 cows that averaged 1,461 lbs. and sold for an average price of $104.60. One gold cow weighed 1,470 lbs. and sold for $118. There were six bulls that sold $98 to $142. Chad Ernewein of Paisley, consigned one bwf bull that weighed 1,910 lbs. and sold for $142. There were 200 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $180 to $240 with sales to $247; good holsteins, $140 to $155 with sales to $167; medium holsteins, $130 to $140; slightly heavy holsteins, $135 to $150; heavy holsteins (800+), $130 to $140. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned seven calves that averaged 844 lbs. and sold for an average price of $212.58. One black steer weighed 860 lbs. and sold for $247. Johnathan Jantzi of Linwood, consigned five calves that averaged 771 lbs. and sold for an average price of $225.01. One limousin heifer weighed 805 lbs. and sold for $245. Enoch B. Bauman of Proton Station, consigned three calves that averaged 818 lbs. and sold for an average price of $201.94. One blonde steer weighed 785 lbs. and sold for $227. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $306 to $332; 65 - 79 lbs., $273 to $315; 80 - 94 lbs. , $229 to $254; 95 - 110 lbs., $224 to $229 / lb. George Snell of Blyth, consigned six lambs that averaged 61 lbs. and sold for an average price of $332. Sheep sold $110 to $225 / Ib. Goats: kids sold $300 to $375; nannies, $120 to $220; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $239 to $305; 400 - 499 lbs., $293 to $325; 500 - 599 lbs., $282 to $300; 600 - 699 lbs., $268 to $283; 700 - 799 lbs., $250 to $264; 800 - 899 lbs., $236 to $238; 900 - 999 lbs., $217 to $240; 1,000 lbs. and over, $222 to $232. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., $231 to $240; 400 - 499 lbs., $261 to $275; 500 - 599 lbs., $242 to $260; 600 - 699 lbs., $234 to $243; 700 - 799 lbs., $218 to $235; 800 - 899 lbs., $215 to $242; 900 lbs. and over, $196 to $221. Abram G. Martin of Wroxeter, consigned 16 steers that averaged 1,017 lbs. and sold for an average price of $227. David Deboer of Lucknow, consigned 53 heifers that averaged 865 lbs. and sold for an average price of $209. M -Ts Smuck critical of county tree bylaw By Denny Scott The Citizen Morris-Turnberry Councillor John Smuck, after potentially facing a self-reported $10 million in fines through the Huron County Tree Act, wants to see significant changes to the document. "I don't think the bylaw works," Smuck reported during a Jan. 5 meeting of Morris-Turnberry Council. "I was involved with it. It's broken." Smuck pointed to the fact that, according to his research, the budget for enforcing the act has gone up 300 per cent in five years. "It puts significant barriers on the people of the county," he said. "If you're involved in a lawsuit, you can't get a loan to buy a farm. It's a long, drawn-out process and, at the end of the day, it could deal with simple remedies instead of these overly long solutions." Smuck wanted to make a presentation to Morris-Turnberry Council to get council's recommendations and then make a presentation to Huron County Council with both his own observations and council's recommendations. He also wanted County of Huron Forest Conservation Officer Dave Pullen invited to Morris-Turnberry Council to make a presentation regarding the act after he had been told that Pullen explained it well in similar presentations to other municipalities. Smuck said he felt the act was over -reaching in not only its remedies but in its scope as well. "If I have a property that I want to put five or six acres of trees on, I'm immediately under the county's umbrella," he said. "Either I or my children have to talk to the county when it's time to harvest the trees and, despite planting and caring for them, the harvester has to pay the county for them. "You're basically giving up land for life if you plant more than half an acre of trees," He said. "I think more people might plant trees if it weren't for this act." Councillor Jim Nelemans said he wasn't against having Pullen make a For the community Just prior to the holidays, the Catholic Church Women (CCW) of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Brussels donated $1,000 to the CKNX relief truck, which was collecting food for the local food bank. The money was spent in Blyth at Scrimgeour's Food Market, with the help of owner Don Scrimgeour, an active member of the St. Ambrose congregation. From left: Anne Ryan, Alicia Deitner, Leisa Albers and Don Scrimgeour. (Photo submitted) presentation, but pointed out that Pullen would only be enforcing what Huron County Council sets out for him, so the presentation may not be necessary. He also asked if there was a mandate to have the tree act or if it was something the county decided on its own. "No, it's not mandated," Smuck answered. "Some counties don't even have bylaws." Smuck went on to say he feels the county should be more involved in the application of the bylaw, pointing to property standards in Morris-Turnberry as an example. "The process is a one-on-one with a lawyer," he said. "People who are facing this act aren't dealing with the county, but with one lawyer. "If you look at our property standards bylaw, for example, people can come to us and discuss the issue if they feel it's not fair [by filing an appeal with the municipality]. This act is just a lawyer." Smuck then stated that he thinks anyone who is facing the tree bylaw charge should be able to appeal to the county. "You're charged $1,000 a tree and you can't talk to anyone about it," he said. "Between myself and a contractor, I was up to $10 million in charges." Smuck also said he felt certain species of trees shouldn't be protected at all, including poplar trees. While council did pass a motion allowing Smuck to make a presentation and requesting Pullen make a presentation, it was eventually decided that Smuck's concerns would be better served by asking questions of Pullen. Some members of council suggested that, due to his legal experiences, a presentation by him should be made from the gallery instead of his council chair, citing a conflict of interest. Smuck, however, felt that since his legal proceedings had concluded, there was no conflict. After some discussion, however, he decided to ask question of Pullen after the Huron County staff member's proposed presentation. Smuck could then take what he learned from Pullen and prepare his presentation for Huron County Council regarding changing the bylaw. OFA looks to 2016 By Don McCabe, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture This year marks a significant milestone for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). For 80 years, the OFA has been advocating on the issues and concerns of Ontario's farmers. Keeping OFA members, who are the majority of Ontario's farm families and the provincial rural base, at the forefront of consideration of policy discussions and decisions at the various government levels is the proud task of the OFA and its county federations. The business of farming has certainly changed over the years, but many of the issues remain the same. Looking back through the OFA's archives and historical records there are a few concerns that the organization continues to deal with through the decades. Farm property taxation and assessment, energy Continued on page 20 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