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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-24, Page 16PAGE 16.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016. nudge ELEVATORS,. 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for 'SNSAO LL 1STR1CT -OPERAT,YE Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR BLYTH JOHN DEERE 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Light lambs, sheep sell higher at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 18 were 2,159 cattle and 383 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good active trade at prices $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $127 to $130 with sales to $138.50. Second cut sold $124 to $127. Cows sold on a strong active trade at prices $1 to $2 higher. On Thursday veal calves sold on a good demand with beef calves selling $10 higher and right weight holstein calves selling $2 to $5 higher. Light lambs sold higher and heavy lambs sold lower. Goats sold steady. Sheep sold higher. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. Calves sold $2 to $3 higher, yearlings sold $3 to $5 higher. Martin Metske of Lucknow, consigned 11 head that averaged 1,471 lbs. and sold for an average price of $128.74. One charolais steer weighed 1,700 lbs. and sold for $138.50. Leonard and Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned 24 head averaging 1,430 lbs. and sold for an average price of $124.48. One red steer weighed 1,580 lbs. and sold for $132.25. Sidney B. Martin of Harriston, consigned five heifers that averaged 1,412 lbs. and sold for an average price of $129.84. One limousin heifer weighed 1,440 lbs. and sold for $137.50. Darren Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned 53 head that averaged 1,428 lbs. and sold for an average price of $127.51. One red heifer weighed 1,410 lbs. and sold for $133.25. There were 300 cows on offer. Export types sold $70 to $75 with sales to $81.50; beef, $80 to $90 with sales to $92; DI and D2, $77 to $82; D3, $65 to $72; D4, $50 to $65. Elias S. Weber of Wroxeter, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,440 lbs. and sold for $92. There were seven bulls selling $90 to $120. Doug Marriott of Wingham, consigned one black bull that weighed 1,445 lbs., sold for $120. There were 150 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $150 to $190 with sales to $196; good holsteins, $130 to $145; Sl heavy holsteins, $122 to $135; heavy holsteins, $105 to $120; medium holsteins, $80 to $95. John Martin of Lucknow, consigned six head that averaged 745 lbs. ands old Getting in the spirit The "Hensall Dumpster Divers" 4-H Club held its achievement night at Hensall United Church recently. In this club, the members learned how to turn "Trash to Treasures". The displays included making paper for bookmarks, envelopes from recycled magazine pages, sewing kits from mason jars, punched tin lanterns from cans, Christmas ornaments from buttons, scarecrows, jack -o -lanterns and snowmen from scrap pieces of wood. Tours included the Re - Store in Goderich, DeJong Environmental and Blessings in Zurich. Pictured modeling their ugly Christmas sweaters made while at the Blessings store are, front row, from left: Austin Bieman, Emily Bieman, Julie DeJong, Kiersten Bakelaar, Jolanda Oosterhorn and Katelyn Parsons. Back row, from left: Leaders Denise Iszczuk and Mary Lynn MacDonald. (Photo submitted) for an average price of $142.15. One red heifer weighed 760 lbs. and sold for $188. Brent Cronin of Dublin, consigned seven steers that averaged 733 lbs. and sold for an average price of $144.53. One charolais steer weighed 775 lbs. and sold for $196. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $131 to $187; 50 - 64 lbs., $263 to $365; 65 - 79 lbs., $233 to $269; 80 - 94 lbs., $188 to $247; 95 - 110 lbs., $200 to $209 / lb. Sheep sold $85 to $155 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $300; nannies, $80 to $140; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $204 to $220; 400 - 499 lbs., $207 to $216; 500 - 599 lbs., $187 to $210; 600 - 699 lbs., $176 to $195; 700 - 799 lbs., $175 to $180; 800 - 899 lbs., $175 to $185; 900 - 999 lbs., $169 to $179; 1,000 lbs. and over, $157 to $170. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $179 to $225; 400 - 499 lbs., $165 to $210; 500 - 599 lbs., $162 to $190; 600 - 699 lbs., $151 to $166; 700 - 799 lbs., $150 to $167; 800 - 899 lbs., $155 to $165; 900 lbs. and over, $147 to $157. Bill Consitt of Staffa, consigned 61 charolais steers that averaged 924 lbs. and sold for an average price of $174.87. Thirteen steers averaged 806 lbs. and sold for an average price of $185. E & W Farms of Lucknow, consigned 60 cattle that averaged 896 lbs. and sold for an average price of $153.63. One red steers weighed 795 lbs. and sold for $170. Walton's Robinsons excel at Royal Fair The Robinson family of Walton left a huge impact on this year's Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, specifically in the Ontario Junior Barrow competition held on the first day of the historic fair. Renee Robinson finished first in the Junior Barrow Senior Showmanship class, crowning her Champion Senior Showman and the Grand Champion Showmanship. Renee finished just ahead of Mark Robinson, who was named Reserve Champion Senior Showman and Reserve Grand Champion Showman. To round out the all -Robinson podium, Stacey Robinson finished in third place in the category. The Robinsons dominated the Conformation Junior Barrow category. Grace Robinson placed first, winning the Grand Champion Market Pig Trophy, followed by Stacey Robinson, who won the Reserve Champion Market Pig Trophy. Emma Robinson placed third in the category, while Renee Robinson placed fifth, Ben Robinson placed seventh, Noah Robinson placed eighth, Mark Robinson placed 12th. Stacey again placed 14th in the category, followed by Noah again in OFA introduces new mission for 2011 By Mark Wales, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Farms and Food Forever — that's the new mission of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) as the organization embarks on its 81st year of service and support for Ontario farmers. The organization is guided by its mission statement and values — as determined by the board of directors — and 2017 marks a new course for the OFA. The updated mission reflects our need to think long-term, our need to practise sustainable farming and the increasing interest and perception of agriculture by consumers. The new, simplified mission — Farms and Food Forever — will direct the OFA's strategic work over the coming years as we continue to serve our 36,000 farm business members. The OFA's new vision for Ontario agriculture includes a world where: • Farming is a science -based, technologically savvy industry • Food and renewable agriculture - based products are produced sustainably • Fanners are proud of their role, contributing to and advocating with OFA • Consumers are knowledgeable of and engaged with the food systems • Nutritious Ontario food is readily available to Ontarians and enjoyed around the world. The OFA is embarking on a new approach to advocating and serving Ontario farmers. We're proud of our longstanding history and visionary approach to agricultural leadership. The new strategic plan outlines three broad objectives to guide the organization's direction for working within the industry, with consumers and advocating with government policymakers. Each objective is further refined in a series of key outcomes that dictate our day-to-day activities. Our broad objectives include: building public trust and a sustainable farming sector; recruiting and engaging OFA members with excellent service, benefits and member involvement opportunities and operating an efficient, professional organization that provides a voice and achieves positive results for Ontario farmers. From primary producers to urban consumers, farming, food, technology and sustainability are becoming commonplace in our everyday discussions. The OFA is reflecting this changing landscape with our bold mission and a focus on meeting objectives to ensure Ontarians always have local food available. You can visit ofa.on.ca to read more about OFA's new strategic plan. See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www. northhuron.on.ca 15th, Ben again in 20th, Renee again in 23rd and Mark again in 24th. Noah Robinson won the Barn Competition, with Emma Robinson finishing ninth in that category. Noah also placed first in the Zoetis Quiz Novice category, while Mark Robinson finished third in the Zoetis Quiz Senior category. Emma Robinson placed second and was named the Reserve Champion Junior Showman, followed by Noah Robinson who placed third in the category. Ben and Mark Robinson, along with David Gunson of Puslinch, placed second in the Inter -County Group of Three category just behind a team featuring two participants from Lucknow. Noah Robinson was part of a team that placed fifth in the category. Ben Robinson finished in fourth place in the Junior Barrow Junior Showmanship class, while Grace Robinson finished 11th. CA ;, JACO ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only 36.00 + HST (paid in advance). That's S1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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