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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-02-25, Page 23Don 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 25, 2016. PAGE 23. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR JOHN DEERE BLYTH 519-523-4244 FiEM www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell on good demand Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 19 were 1,614 cattle and 331 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good demand at prices $1 to $2 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold $168 to $171 with sales to $204. Second cut sold $164 to $168. Cows sold on a strong active trade. On Thursday veal sold on a great demand at prices $1 to $2 higher. Lambs and goats sold steady while sheep sold higher. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. Heifer calves sold at prices $5 to $10 higher. Steer calves and yearlings sold $3 to $5 higher. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned seven steers that averaged 1,719 lbs. and sold for an average price of $174.76. One limousin steer weighed 1,655 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $177. Oscar Brubacher of Mount Forest, consigned 17 steers that averaged 1,774 lbs. and sold for an average price of $166.63. Four limousin steers averaged 1,811 lbs. and sold to Mar -Dale Transport for an average price of $169. Aaron F. Martin of Newton, consigned nine cattle that averaged 1,553 lbs. and sold for an average price of $183.13. One blue heifer weighed 1,640 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $204. Dwayne Dickert of Ayton, consigned four cattle that averaged 1,551 lbs. and sold for an average price of $167.12. One red heifer weighed 1,385 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $171.50. There were 240 cows on offer. Export types sold $95 to $105 with sales to $134; beef, $105 to $115; D1 and D2, $90 to $95; D3, $85 to $90; D4, $75 to $87. DJ Farms of Staffa, consigned one blonde cow that weighed 1,375 lbs. and sold for $115. David M. Bauman of Lucknow, consigned one red cow that weighed 1,535 lbs. and sold for $115. There were four bulls selling $101 to $134. Gubelmann Brown Swiss Ltd. of Walton, consigned one brown swiss bull that weighed 1,830 lbs. and sold for $134. There were 150 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $185 to $230 with sales to $232; good holsteins, $155 to $170 with sales to $176; medium holsteins, $140 to $155; heavy holsteins, $140 to $152; slightly heavy holsteins, $150 to $160. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned eight calves that averaged 859 lbs. and sold for an average price of $203.98. One black heifer weighed 875 lbs. and sold for $232. Jim Maw of Forest, consigned one blue steer that weighed 830 lbs. and sold for $222. Rob Windsor of Ailsa Craig, consigned one limousin steer that weighed 740 lbs. and sold for $216. Rueben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned three heifers that averaged 850 lbs. and sold for an average price of $206.76. One blonde heifer weighed 895 lbs. and sold for $213. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold to $265; 65 - 79 lbs., $271 to $294; 80 - 94 lbs., $195 to $237; 95 - 110 lbs., $172 to $182 / lb. Sheep sold $85 to $195 / lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $400; nannies, $100 to $150; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $302 to $323; 500 - 599 lbs., $275 to 355; 600 - 699 lbs., $245 to $268; 700 - 799 lbs., $223 to $237; 800 - 899 lbs., $211 to $230; 900 - 999 lbs., $200 to $215; 1,000 lbs. and over, $188 to $208. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $237 to $260; 500 - 599 lbs., $228 to $253; 600 - 699 lbs., $209 to $230; 700 - 799 lbs., $198 to $210; 800 - 899 lbs., $192 to $205; 900 lbs. and over, $181 to $195. Fred Veenstra of Clinton, consigned 21 head. Seven black steers averaged 533 lbs. and sold for an average price of $295. Doug Foley of New Liskeard, consigned 21 heifers. Fifteen red heifers averaged 670 lbs. and sold for an average price of $221. Landowners have choice over easements in bill By Paul Wettlaufer, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture There's a lot of talk in the countryside about Bill 100, the proposed Supporting Ontario Trails Act. The act was introduced in the Ontario legislature in May, 2015 and has generated much confusion over whether or not a landowner has a choice to grant an easement. Trail - related easements are entirely voluntary under Bill 100. Ontario farmers have a long history of providing, upon request, access to their land for public use. The proposed act includes rules for easements for landowners wishing to share their land on a seasonal or year-long basis. That being said, Bill 100 does not force farmers and rural property owners to enter into any trail -related easement agreements. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) carefully reviewed Bill 100 and provided comments in June 2015. In our submission, the OFA noted section 12 of the legislation is clear that an owner's decision to enter into a trail easement is their own choice and is completely voluntary. The legislation clearly states a landowner may grant an easement to allow use of their property and have the right to state the length or term of the agreement. That means Ontario farmers and rural property owners will retain a choice and should not feel obligated to enter into any A good cause The Insurance Bureau of Canada made a donation of 120 carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to help arm Mennonite communities in Morris-Turnberry and Howick against the odourless, colourless gas. The alarms on the table above, however don't represent the ones donated. As James Marshall, the Fire Prevention Officer for Morris-Turnberry explains, the alarms for the Mennonite communities had to have no LED read-out and be completely battery -powered to respect the beliefs of the community. Marshall, second from the left, is holding one such device. The alarms are being called "seed" alarms and will be installed by the Mennonite community at $35 per alarm with the proceeds going to purchase more. Marshall explained that this was also done to respect the beliefs of the community. Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was on hand to thank Doug DeRabbie, the Director of Government Relations for the bureau for the donation. From left: Fire Department of North Huron Chief David Sparling, Thompson, Marshall and DeRabbie. (Denny Scott photo) easement agreement for recreational trail use. The OFA does have concerns with the Supporting Ontario Trails Act, including insufficient fines for trespassing and vague best practices for trail operators. To read the OFA's full submission and comments on Bill 100, visit ofa.on.ca Ontario's farmers have a unique perspective on trails. Former railways crossed through farms, hiking trails run through or adjacent to farmland and many farmers voluntarily permit seasonal use of their land for snowmobile trails. There's a lot to consider when farmers permit recreational trails on their property. Land easements under Bill 100 and the proposed Supporting Ontario Trails Act are voluntary and should be carefully considered before being granted. If in doubt, consult legal counsel if you have any questions about allowing access to your property for recreational purposes. Ontarians are fortunate to have such a rich and beautiful countryside. It is worth working together to share our appreciation of our natural landscape. OFA helps break down the barriers By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario farmers have taken the Premier's Agri -Food Growth Challenge to heart. We're embracing the drive to double our sector's annual growth rate and create 120,000 jobs by 2020. Farmers and Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members are working hard every day to grow our farm businesses, create new market opportunities and identify areas that impede or restrict our growth as an industry. Part of the OFA's role is to identify opportunities and restrictions that exist in our industry. Too often, barriers are overlooked. Barriers such as red tape, uninformed decisions and funding cuts prevent Ontario farms from seizing growth opportunities. That's why the OFA regularly consults with our grassroots member representatives through our resolution process and our Policy Advisory Council (PAC) to identify and discuss these issues. Sometimes barriers to growth are driven by municipalities, and this is one of the main topics at the OFA's recent PAC meeting. This issue was first brought to the OFA through a resolution at our annual general meeting and discussed further at a recent PAC meeting for further grassroots member input. Several barriers were identified by the 104 -member PAC that impede agricultural growth in Ontario's municipalities. Three of these areas identified were planning, economic development and community engagement. The number one challenge identified by OFA members is the lack of understanding of farm practices and the realities of living near farming neighbours. There is a role for farmers and municipalities to make a difference on this issue. We, as farmers have a role to Continued on page 28 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