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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-10, Page 15ELEVATOR5w 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for HOENSALL !STRICT .OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016. PAGE 15. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report InHURON TRACTOR BLYTH a-_- 519-523-4244 JOHN DEERE www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell at higher prices Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 4 were 2,150 cattle and 575 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $125 to $129 with sales to $131.50. Second cut sold $122 to $125. Cows sold steady. On Thursday heavy holsteins sold steady. Right weight calves and beef calves sold $2 to $3 higher. Lambs, goats and sheep sold steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade at steady prices. Leonard and Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned 23 steers that averaged 1,517 lbs. and sold for an average price of $127.82. Five charolais steers weighed 1,582 lbs. and sold for $130.25. Darren Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned 22 head that averaged 1,389 lbs. and sold for an average price of $124.73. One black steer weighed 1,540 lbs. and sold for $128. Dave Golley of Wingham, consigned six head that averaged 1,231 lbs. and sold for an average price of $122.71. One black heifer weighed 1,125 lbs. and sold for $131.50. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned 16 head that averaged 1,390 lbs. and sold for an average price of $122.86. One red heifer weighed 1,315 lbs. and sold for $131.50. There were 245 cows on offer. Export types sold $68 to $73 with sales to $87; beef, $80 to $90 with sales to $105; D1 and D2, $75 to $80; D3, $50 to $75; D4, $50 to $65. TLMH Riverside Farms of Lion's Head, consigned one black cow that weighed 1,245 lbs. and sold for $105. There were 25 bulls selling $94 to $114. Paul Hill of Ayton, consigned one charolais bull that weighed 1,910 lbs. and sold for $114. Dennis and Marylou Bross of Listowel, consigned one simmental bull that weighed 1,780 lbs. and sold for $114. There were 225 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $140 to $162 with sales to $168; good holsteins, $132 to $140 with sales to $143; Si heavy holsteins, $120 to $130; heavy holsteins, $95 to $105. Jim Maw of Forest, consigned four head that weighed an average of 860 lbs. and sold for $155.96. One red heifer weighed 860 lbs. and sold for $168. Joni J. Shetler of Lucknow, consigned two head that weighed an average of 780 lbs. and sold for $142.92. One blue steer weighed 775 lbs. and sold for $156. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $256 to $275; 50 - 64 lbs., $244 to $265; 65 - 79 lbs., $225 to $307; 80 - 94 lbs., $211 to $237; 95 - 110 lbs., $218 to $227 / lb. Sheep sold $90 to $135 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $320; nannies, $85 to $120; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $208 to $230; 400 - 499 lbs., $196 to $215; 500 - 599 lbs., $179 to $210; 600 - 699 lbs., $167 to $180; 700 - 799 lbs., $148 to $179.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $154 to $181; 900 - 999 lbs., $160 to $169; 1,000 lbs. and over, $154 to $161. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $192 to $230; 400 - 499 lbs., $174 to $185; 500 - 599 lbs., $161 to $172; 600 - 699 lbs., $154 to $162; 700 - 799 lbs., $134 to $152; 800 - 899 lbs., $147 to $154; 900 lbs. and over, $140 to $155. Brad Curran of Teeswater, consigned 37 steers that averaged 579 lbs., and sold for an average price of $187.97. Thirteen black steers averaged 538 lbs. and sold for an average price of $207. Grant Vincent of Wingham, consigned 22 black heifers that averaged 883 lbs. and sold for an average price of $152. Twelve black steers averaged 867 lbs. and sold for an average price of $153.50. Rural Ontario needs natural gas says OFA By Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The need for natural gas across rural Ontario is a top priority for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and rural municipalities. The provincial government's September throne speech included a commitment to growth and infrastructure improvements. We are holding the government to that promise and pressing the need for affordable energy to drive growth. Rural Ontario is faced with soaring costs of energy with few alternatives. Energy is one of the largest inputs on farms and a significant cost to rural residents and local business owners. Energy costs are stifling growth. The OFA and our municipal partners — the Eastern and Western Wardens' Caucuses are asking members, rural Ontario businesses and residents to demand access to affordable energy. Tell your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) that rural Ontario needs natural gas infrastructure to build stronger rural communities. Add your voice to the natural gas issue at actnow.ofa.on.ca by sending a letter to your MPP. The letter says you support the call for a public investment to provide natural gas access for rural Ontario. Natural gas is the single most important investment that will give farms, businesses and rural residents the competitive edge to drive growth. It's never been more important to send this message to Ontario's government. If natural gas was available across the province, Ontario farmers, business owners and rural residents could save more than $1 billion in annual energy costs. That's money that can be reinvested to create jobs and support a growing and vibrant rural economy. The OFA recently partnered with the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus to strengthen our collective call for a provincial government commitment to bring natural gas to rural Ontario. Together, we have launched ontarioruralgrowth.ca, a new site for Ontarians to join the call for the Ontario government to commit to affordable energy in rural Ontario. Visit ontarioruralgrowth.ca to learn more about why rural Ontario needs affordable natural gas infrastructure and how you can join the campaign. Rural Ontario is alive with innovation, opportunities and economic activity — but it needs competitively priced inputs to continue to thrive and drive the economy. Through the new partnership with Ontario wardens, the OFA is working with the provincial government, industry and gas companies to develop a fair and How to read your farm assessment By Peter Lambrick, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The latest round of Ontario farm property assessments are in the mail. Every four years, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) updates assessments on all properties for tax purposes, including farm property. This year's assessments reflect new property values as of Jan. 1, 2016. MPAC's assessment notices contain important information for Ontario farm property owners. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) encourages all members to carefully review the assessment notices. They contain information that could impact property tax bills — including the new assessed value of the farm property and residence, and the appropriate property tax classification. It's also important to remember MPAC's assessment values are one half of the equation that determines property tax bills — municipal tax rates are the other half. OFA members should carefully review their assessment notices and here are a few things to keep in mind. • Check the classification: Be sure your property is still properly classified in the Farm Class Tax Rate. If the farm property has fallen out of the farm tax rate, the property will be classified and taxed at a higher residential tax rate. • Understand the values: The assessment notice lists two values — the previous assessment as of Jan. 1, 2012 and the new 2016 value. The difference between these numbers is the increase in property assessment over the last four years. Any increase in the assessment value of the property is not applied immediately, but is phased in equally over a four- year period. This may have an impact on property tax rates, depending on the municipality. • Get more information: OFA members can get more detailed information on their assessment at aboutmyproperty.ca. Login information is located on the assessment notice. Members should also ask themselves if they agree with the new 2016 assessment, remembering the new assessment is based on the value of the property if it was sold on Jan. 1, 2016. • Ask for a review: If you don't agree with MPAC's 2016 assessed value of your property, after reviewing the notice, you can file a Request for Reconsideration. The deadline to file a request is printed on the assessment notice. Visit ofa.on.ca for more information on understanding the MPAC farm property assessment notice. The OFA works closely with MPAC to advocate for a fair assessment process for farm property and will continue to work on behalf of our members to ensure CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING with a truck tank and draghose system and CUSTOM SILAGE HAULING ;\,r) A.J. Wagemans Farms CaII Andrew at 519-356-9170 this year's assessments reflect Ontario farmland property values. equitable way to install new natural gas pipeline across rural Ontario every year for the next 20 years. Rural Ontario can grow with natural gas. 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 Now Receiving CORN ELEVAT ORSLTD Operated by Jeff, Jerry & Roger Drudge Satellite receiving location for Hensall District Co-op 519-335-6813 / 519-291-7777 43269 Amberley Rd., 4 kms. west of Molesworth on Hwy. #86