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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-05-21, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015. PAGE 11. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Heifers, steers go slightly higher at sale Hensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | www.hdc.on.ca Multiple Locations across Southwestern Ontario · GRAIN ELEVATORS · CROP PRODUCTS · PETROLEUM & PROPANE · FEEDProud to be farmer-owned. wouthoss Srrotions accraoccaMultiple L ensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | wH V· GRAIN ELE d.wneo farmer-o bee ud tPro · FEED · PETROLEUM & PROP · CROP PRODUC arioern Onttaesttewwe a.on.c.hdcwwensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | w ORSTAATV ANEM&PROPPA ST· CROP PRODUC BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 15 were 1,969 cattle and 615 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $198 to $203 with sales to $216.75. Second cut sold $193 to $198. Cows sold on a strong active trade on a fully steady market. On Thursday veal sold on a steady market. Lambs sold on an active market at higher prices. Sheep sold barely steady, while goats sold slightly lower. On Friday, all classes of cattle sold on a strong active trade with calves selling $5 to $10 higher and yearlings selling $3 to $5 higher. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned 16 cattle that averaged 1,400 lbs. and sold for an average price of $195.32. One limousin steer weighed 1,835 lbs. and sold to Horizon Meat Packers for $204.50. Elam W. Martin of Harriston, consigned eight steers that averaged 1,627 lbs. and sold for an average price of $195.54. One grey steer weighed 1,545 lbs. and sold to Norwich Meat Packers for $203.50. Bruce Dale of Centralia, consigned 11 heifers that averaged 1,309 lbs. and sold for an average price of $206.46. One red heifer weighed 1,365 lbs. and sold to Horizon Meat Packers for $216.75. Darren Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned 24 heifers that averaged 1,365 lbs. and sold for an average price of $196.53. One limousin heifer weighed 1,425 lbs. and sold to Horizon Meat Packers for $210. There were 175 cows on offer. Export types sold $117 to $124 with sales to $135; beef, $145 to $155 with sales to $158; D1 and D2, $118 to $125; D3, $105 to $115; D4, $85 to $100. Allen Snowden of Wingham, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,385 lbs. and sold for $158. There were seven bulls selling $150 to $164. Dave McDowel of Manitouwadge, consigned one red bull that weighed 1,800 lbs. and sold for $164. Todd Konecny of Walkerton, consigned one red bull that weighed 1,850 lbs. and sold for $164. There were 208 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $175 to $230 with sales to $238; good holstein, $140 to $150 with sales to $177; medium holsteins, $130 to $140; heavy holsteins, $135 to $145. Lawrence Brubacher of Harriston, consigned three calves that averaged 855 lbs. and sold for an average price of $222.15. Two limousin heifers averaged 850 lbs. and sold for $238. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned nine calves that averaged 850 lbs. and sold for an average price of $205.79. One blonde heifer weighed 785 lbs. and sold for $228. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $306 to $320; 65 - 79 lbs., $299 to $310; 80 - 94 lbs., $302 to $308; 95 to $110 lbs., $302 to $310/lb. Sheep sold $90 to $115 with sales to $120/lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $325; nannies, $50 to $90; billies, $150 to $300/lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $340 to $360; 400 - 499 lbs., $303 to $375; 500 - 599 lbs., $307 to $359; 600 - 699 lbs., $288 to $330; 700 - 799 lbs., $270 to $315; 800 - 899 lbs., $250 to $267; 900 - 999 lbs., $228 to $249; 1,000 lbs. and over, $214 to $229. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $305 to $350; 400 - 499 lbs., $286 to $315; 500 - 599 lbs., $294 to $319; 600 - 699 lbs., $268 to $310; 700 - 799 lbs., $242 to $272; 800 - 899 lbs., $229 to $240; 900 lbs. and over, $218 to $228. Getting dirty The Walton Raceway held its annual Mud Bog event on Sunday which saw all manner of vehicles slogging through the soupy mess shown above. (Vicky Bremner photo) Trespassing not a focus in legislation By Eleanor Renaud, Board Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The Ontario government just introduced new legislation that would protect and improve thousands of kilometres of trails throughout the province. But Bill 100, the proposed Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act, is missing the mark on protecting private farmland where it meets public trails. Nearly 20,000 kilometres of trails in Ontario run through municipalities, including trails along farmland. That’s about a quarter of the entire trail network, and it’s also where trespassing concerns arise. Bill 100 includes amendments to a number of other statutes, including the Trespass to Property Act – a piece of legislation the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been pushing for updates to since 2005. The OFA wants the government to take a much tougher stance on trespassers on farmland, including bigger penalties. We’ve reviewed the proposed Bill 100 and will be advising policymakers on how to minimize the potential conflict between farm property owners and rural trail users. As it currently reads, Bill 100 does not address OFA recommendations that would protect the rights of landowners. We need real amendments to the Trespass to Property Act as part of Bill 100. We have already been pushing for two key amendments that don’t appear to have made it into the new Act. We want a minimum fine of $500 imposed for trespassing and broader police enforcement of the Act to address farm safety and biosecurity concerns related to trespassing. As Ontario trails become more popular, we need more clarity on the obligations for fencing sections of trails that intersect with private farmland. We can’t leave this to chance. At first look, Bill 100 appears to do a great job to promote an extensive trail system across Ontario that promotes a healthy lifestyle. But we can’t let the government forget what Ontario agriculture needs to protect the private farmland that shares space with Ontario’s nature trails. If public trails run along or through your farm property, review Bill 100 to understand the implications this new legislation may have on your farmland. A full copy of the proposed Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act is posted on the Ontario government’s legislation site at www.ontla.on.ca Trails through rural Ontario attract thousands of visitors every year. The OFA is committed to work together with government to improve and expand Ontario trails, while respecting the rights of Ontario farmers and their land. 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 Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES4-H group takes to gardening The second meeting of the Wawanosh Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Club was held on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wingham Community Garden, which is located behind the Libro Credit Union. The club has partnered with the Community Garden and has volunteered to help tend to the garden this season. As members arrived with their rakes and shovels, they got right to work. There was an abundance of weeds and stones to be picked before the topsoil could be spread. Some community garden volunteers had also come to join the members in this preliminary garden work. Once everyone had arrived Mary Ellen Foran called members together to start the meeting. President Maisy Jefferson led the 4-H pledge and roll call to officially open the meeting. Mary Ellen spoke about the garden and gave members instruction on the work the club wanted to complete tonight. The group then split up with half the group going with Eileen George to tour the Wingham Food Bank, which is located across the street. The other half of the club stayed to work on the garden. At the Food Bank, Bob Raper gave the group a tour and explained how the food bank operates. The food bank is the recipient of the harvest from the community garden. The Wingham Food Bank and the Wingham Community Garden are both completely run by volunteers, so Wawanosh 4-H is looking forward to helping the community by tending to the garden during their meetings. Bob answered any questions that the members had about the food bank and explained how great the need for food donations is to the food bank. Members were also encouraged to bring in any extra produce they had from their own gardens on Tuesday night so that it could be given to those in need on Wednesday morning. One half the group returned to the garden to work, while the other half of the club received the food bank tour led by Doug Trenter. Once all members and leaders had toured the food bank and the garden had been picked through for weeds and rocks, the members began to distribute topsoil on the garden. As it began to rain, the club packed up their tools and called it a night. Members that were absent for this meeting will be gathering next Tuesday night to lay mulch on the paths and distribute any remaining topsoil. The members enjoyed watermelon and juice for snack. Maisy closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. The next meeting will be held on May 30 at the Auburn Hall for a meeting about cooking Ontario produce. Got Married... Share your news by placing your announcement in The CitizenCall for pricing & details