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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-02-04, Page 15Don Sholdice LIVESTOCK Order buyer of fat cattle, stockers and feeders Box 389, Brussels Cell 519-357-5135 • Fax 519-887-6836 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016. PAGE 15. Agriculture wHURON TRACTOR B LYT H..}TAS-.. JOHN DEERE 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on active trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 29 were 2,142 cattle and 229 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good active trade at steady prices with fancy cattle selling at a premium. Choice steers and heifers sold $173 to $176 with sales to $204. Second cut sold $168 to $173. Cows sold fully steady. On Thursday holstein veal sold on a steady market. Beef calves sold on a barely steady market. Light lambs, sheep and goats sold steady, while heavier lambs sold under pressure. On Friday steer calves sold steady, heifer calves sold under pressure and yearlings sold steady. Costa Plenty Farms Ltd. of Wingham, consigned seven cattle that averaged 1,487 lbs. and sold for an average price of $178.20. One black steer weighed 1,650 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $185. K/C McAlpine Farms of Alisa Craig, consigned seven cattle that averaged 1,538 lbs. and sold for an average price of $177.59. One blonde steer weighed 1,400 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $182. John Richardson of Harriston, consigned eight cattle that averaged 1,443 lbs. and sold for an average price of $180.01. One blue heifer weighed 1,415 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $204. Brad McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, consigned two blonde heifers that averaged 1,405 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for an average price of $182. There were 375 cows on offer. Export types sold $97 to $108 with sales to $128; beef, $113 to $123 with sales to $138; D1 and D2, $92 to $95; D3, $87 to $92; D4, $85 to $90. Bradley Maclntyre of Lucknow, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,265 lbs. and sold for $138. There were 15 bulls selling $124 to $154. Ron Grubb of Palmerston, consigned one limousin bull that weighed 1,885 lbs. and sold for $154. There were 150 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $175 to $230 with sales to $235; good holsteins, $150 to $170 with sales to $172; medium holsteins, $135 to $145; good heavy holsteins, $135 to $145; plain holsteins, $90 to $120; slightly heavy holsteins, $145 to $160. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned eight calves that averaged 829 lbs. and sold for an average price of $217.24. One grey heifer weighed 840 lbs. and sold for $235. Joni J. Shetler of Lucknow, consigned one blue heifer that weighed 830 lbs. and sold for $228. Justin Ulch of Dublin, consigned one blue steer that weighed 805 lbs. and sold for $222. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $302 to $306; 65 - 79 lbs., $280 to $295; 80 - 94 lbs., $202 to $208; 95 - 110 lbs., $168 to $171 / Ib. Sheep sold $90 to $155 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $350; nannies, $90 to $150; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $278 to $317; 400 - 499 lbs., $241 to $308; 500 - 599 lbs., $245 to $289; 600 - 699 lbs., $236 to $270; 700 - 799 lbs., $214 to $239; 800 - 899 lbs., $210 to $225; 900 - 999 lbs., $223 to $235; 1,000 lbs. and over, $196 to $235. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $228 to $255; 400 - 499 lbs., $222 to $257; 500 - 599 lbs., $221 to $266; 600 - 699 lbs., $211 to $235; 700 - 799 lbs., $208 to $218; 800 - 899 lbs., $200 to $211; 900 lbs. and over, $181 to $201. Marlin Martin consigned 12 steers that averaged 925 lbs. and sold for an average price of $231.94. Noah S. Brubacher of Wroxeter, consigned 17 heifers that averaged 1,080 lbs. and sold for an average price of $179.27. Ag. Society hands out long-term service awards Years of service The Brussels Agricultural Society, by way of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, handed out a number of service awards at its annual meeting Friday night, honouring members who have been with the organization for at least 35 years. From left: Murray Hoover, Leona Armstrong, Dona Knight, Brussels Agricultural Society President Matt Cardiff, Betty Cardiff, Jeff Cardiff and Fred Uhler. Absent were Brenda Perrie, Bessie Johnston and Florence Machan. (Shawn Lou gnlrn photo) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Matt Cardiff was elected president of the Brussels Agricultural Society at its annual meeting Friday night at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Cardiff will be one of the youngest presidents in the organization's history and the latest in a long line of Cardiffs to hold the position. The Friday night meeting began with remarks from Huron County Warden and Morris-Turnberry Mayor Paul Gowing and Huron East Deputy -Mayor Joe Steffler, both of whom expressed their support and admiration for the society. Gowing commended the group on taking the initiative to partner with the 2017 International Plowing Match, which is set to be held just outside of Brussels in Walton. "Fairs like the Brussels Fall Fair are what take hold of our history from the past and put it out there for the next generation," Gowing said. "It's so important to do that." He also brought up a recent strategic planning session at the Huron County level, in which it was reiterated that agriculture is the community's top pillar. "We need to support [agriculture] in whatever way we can," Gowing said, "and we need to tell the rest of the world our story" Cardiff thanked both of the men, and by extension their councils and municipalities, for their ongoing support of the society and of the fair, saying that its over -150 -year history wouldn't have been possible without the political support it's received over the years. *** After serving as First Vice - President for two years, Matt Cardiff officially took over the position of President from Mery Bauer, who was not in attendance. Mary Douma was named Home Craft President, taking over the position from Nicole Noble. Edna McLellan took on the position of First Vice Home Craft President, while Brian Schlosser remained the organization's secretary and treasurer. The position of First Vice - President is vacant for the time being, but members of the executive hope to have it filled in the coming months. *** A number of people were honoured at the meeting. Emily Burkholder was presented with the David and Joan Perrie Award, which is given annually to the fair participant with the most points in the junior section. Dana Dolmage won the Optimists All -Around Participation Award, which is presented annually to the participant with the most points in the junior and general sections of the fair combined. As part of a special presentation, the society honoured a number of long-time members with certificates from the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS). After conducting some research, Secretary/Treasurer Brian Schlosser noted that many members of the organization had been so for decades, but had never been recognized. He said it was difficult to find exact start dates for some members, but he did his best according to books from past fall fairs. However, membership periods honoured on Friday night, by best estimates, spanned from over 35 years to over 50. Brenda Perrie was honoured for being a member since 1980, Jeff Cardiff since 1979, Betty Cardiff since 1979, Dona Knight since 1979, Bessie Johnston since 1977, Leona Armstrong since 1975, Florence Machan since 1973 and Fred Uhler since 1968. Murray Hoover has been a documented member since 1968, but when called upon to receive his award, he said he has been a member since the early 1960s. Dorothy Cummings was honoured with a special OAAS service award for all of the work she has done over the years, both individually and through her business Barmy Tech, for the society. *** The issue of the annual printing of the fair books was once again raised, after Blyth Printing took over the job last year. Secretary/Treasurer Brian Schlosser asked members if they felt the job was sufficient and all members said they were pleased, so it was agreed that the company Continued on page 18 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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