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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-06-02, Page 11TWINE SEASON ►, IS HERE!1 ROUND � : 1 it; G &SQUARE ==� el '= r �S 1►1 1 �',p'�� BALERS . �� ��,,, 3 r,it 1 To meet your baling needs, we have: • Quality Sisal & Plastic Twine • Net Wrap • Silage Wrap BEFORE YOU BUY GIVE US A TRY Complete line of ShupGain products 1 +'r,l � F 1 SNUAGAIN 1 1 '` ,. FEEDS 1 1 1-800-665-5675 DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 1 1 FAX 519-529-3341 WALTON 519-887-6023 1 Don Sholdice LIVESTOCK Order buyer of fat cattle, stockers and feeders Box 389, Brussels Cell 519-357-5135 • Fax 519-887-6836 Agriculture THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016. PAGE 11. riu JOHN DEERE HURON TRACTOR BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Brussels Livestock report Fed steers heifers sell steadily at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 27 were 2,545 cattle and 749 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold steady to last week's market. Choice steers and heifers sold $158 to $161 with sales to $173.50. Second cut sold $154 to $158. Cows sold on a steady market. On Thursday veal sold stronger on an active demand at prices $2 to $5 higher. Lambs and goats sold steady while sheep sold on a good steady trade. On Friday, calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. Amsey S. Bauman of Newton, consigned five steers that averaged 1,539 lbs. and sold for an average price of $167.47. One red steer weighed 1,535 lbs. and sold to Bruno's Meat Distributors for $173.50. Sean Martin of Lucknow, consigned two steers that averaged 1,538 lbs. and sold for an average price of $161.30. One red steer weighed 1,415 lbs. and sold to St. Helen's Meat Packers for $164. Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 20 heifers that averaged 1,427 lbs. and sold for an average price of $157.27. One black heifer weighed 1,670 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $166.50. Jim and John Bennett of Goderich, consigned three heifers that averaged 1,293 lbs. and sold for an average price of $161.84. Two black heifers averaged 1,225 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for an average price of $163.50. There were 220 cows on offer. Export types sold $92 to $99; beef, $100 to $110 with sales to $118; D1 and D2, $90 to $94; D3, $85 to $92; D4, $70 to $80. Victor and Nancy Charlton of Englehart, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,600 lbs. and sold for $118. There were six bulls selling $118 to $130. Fortress Farms of Gowanstown, consigned one simmental bull that weighed 1,565 lbs. and sold for $130. There were 175 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $140 to $230 with sales to $236; good holsteins, $120 to $130 sales to $136; medium holsteins, none traded; Si heavy holsteins, $115 to $125; heavy holsteins, $110 to $120; plain holsteins, $80 to $95. Jim Maw of Forest, consigned four calves that averaged 843 lbs. and sold for an average price of $199.33. One blue heifer weighed 815 lbs. and sold for $236. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned nine calves that averaged 860 lbs. and sold for an average price of $191.03. Two limousin heifers averaged 820 lbs. and sold for $217. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $282 to $315; 50 - 64 lbs., $282 to $310; 65 - 79 lbs., $284 to $300; 80 - 94 lbs., $291 to $306; 95 - 110 lbs., $299 to $303 / lb. Sheep sold $75 to $125 with sales to $140 / lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $380 with sales to $400; nannies, $75 to $150; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $260 to $280; 400 - 499 lbs., $238 to $262; 500 - 599 lbs., $239 to $272; 600 - 699 lbs., $211 to $259; 700 - 799 lbs., $207 to $231; 800 - 899 lbs., $197 to $215; 900 - 999 lbs., $189 to $197; 1,000 lbs. and over, $172 to $188. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $244 to $285; 400 - 499 lbs., $198 to $236; 500 - 599 lbs., $203 to $232; 600 - 699 lbs., $192 to $230; 700 - 799 lbs., $189 to $208; 800 - 899 lbs., $184 to $196; 900 lbs. and over, $172 to $187. Stewart Farms of Douglas, consigned 80 head of cattle. Fifteen charolais steers averaged 855 lbs. and sold for an average price of $212. Ray Hallahan of Blyth, consigned 12 heifers that averaged 785 lbs. and sold for an average price of $196. Letters to the Editor Vincent pens letter of concern with Liberals' plan THE EDITOR, I am deeply concerned with the provincial Liberal plan to remove affordable natural gas from the energy mix. The provincial government, in its draft Climate Change Action Plan, is considering a policy that would see local homes and businesses replace the most affordable energy option we have — natural gas with electricity. Electricity costs in Ontario are already high enough and they are scheduled to rise significantly more in the coming years. By contrast, natural gas prices are lower now than they were 10 years ago and we simply cannot afford to ignore that fact. Natural gas is a critical partner fuel in a lower -carbon future. Our community has been working for many years to increase access to affordable natural gas. We have been working with Union Gas to make this a reality and up until recently we were hopeful that Union Gas would be successful in the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) generic hearings in seeking approval for their proposal to provide natural gas service to our community. It appears this proposal may be at risk as a result of the provincial government's draft plan to eliminate the use of natural gas by 2050. As evidence of this, the environmental group Environmental Defence has already issued a letter to the Ontario Energy Board asking to 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. bru sselsl ivestock.ca email us at: info @ brusselslivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461 stop the hearings on expanding natural gas to new communities until there is further clarity on the future of natural gas in the province. Following this, the Canadian Propane Association has also made the same request. If the OEB grants this delay, it would mark the second significant delay in this process. Meanwhile communities that are eager to get increased access to affordable, reliable natural gas are left waiting and paying unreasonably high energy bills. How can we expect Ontario natural gas companies to invest millions of dollars into new infrastructure that our provincial government has said they want to make obsolete? Continually we hear about the challenging fiscal realities of increasing electricity costs in Ontario. The fact is residents are already choosing between their electricity bills and other basic necessities. Any additional delay in bringing affordable natural gas to more rural communities further delays their ability to enjoy energy savings of upwards of $3,000/year by switching to natural gas. Our residents deserve access to affordable natural gas much like the other 80 per cent of Ontarians who already enjoy access. Communities value the reliability, affordability and sustainability of natural gas. It is a necessity for natural gas appliances, home heating, water heating and other uses and we should not be put in a position where we are asked or forced to replace them with more expensive electricity -driven options. I encourage you to write to Premier Kathleen Wynne, her Ministers and our local MPP to urge them to reconsider this ill-advised - ..111.. We've got what you need to get your job done! • bale twine • net wrap • bale wrap Stop in today and make hay while the sun shines! Visit both our locations for all your planting and gardening needs • Shrubs/Trees • Bedding Plants • Vegetable Plants • Garden decor • Red Maple Trees • Peat Moss/Mulch • Fertilizer • and much more! Also: • Vegetable Seeds • Seed Potatoes • Lawn mowers • Barbecues • Lawn chairs Great Savings on selected bedding plants and perennials Auburn Co-op 519-526-7262 Huron Bay CO-OPERATIVE INC. Belgrave Co-op 519-357-2711 policy and ensure the expansion of natural gas to our community becomes a reality. Sincerely, Neil G.Vincent, Reeve Township of North Huron. Resident commends Brussels championships THE EDITOR, Last week my job took me to Calgary and I flew out of London Airport. I noticed a lot of happy men wearing cowboy hats. This did not strike me as strange, because after all, we were going to the land of the Calgary Stampede. Then I saw a lot of dark blue jackets with yellow lettering and the words "Brussels Auctioneering Championship". I knew that it had just happened in my neighbourhood so I started chatting them up, both in the airport and on the plane. All the men and women had nothing but positive things to say about their time here. They said everything was just great and that it is very beautiful here. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed our hospitality. I told them how pleased I was that they enjoyed it and that I hope they come Brussels way again. Just wanted to pass on the positive praise for a job well done. Marguerite Thomas, RN., BScN., Brussels.