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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-19, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015. PAGE 11. Agriculture 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 Brussels Livestock report Steers, heifers down in price, demand Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 13 were 2,411 cattle and 321 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a selective demand at prices $3 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold $160 to $163 with sales to $163.50. Second cut sold $155 to $160. Cows sold barely steady. On Thursday veal sold on a strong active trade with steady prices on all classes except heavy holstein calves. Holsteins over 800 lbs. traded $5 to $10 higher. Lambs sold higher, goats sold steady and goats sold on a good active trade slightly lighter. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a steady market. Gordie Blue of Mount Forest, consigned six steers that averaged 1,437 lbs. and sold for an average price of $163.06. Five red steers averaged 1,422 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for an average price of $163.50. Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned 24 steers that averaged 1,653 lbs. and sold for an average price of $161.43. Four charolais steers averaged 1,669 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for an average price of $163. Connell Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 13 heifers that averaged 1,411 lbs. and sold for an average price of $152.97. Two charolais heifers averaged 1,433 lbs. and sold to Clarke Brothers Livestock for an average price of $161.50. Paul M. Weber of Mount Forest, consigned 35 heifers that averaged 1,253 lbs. and sold for an average price of $159.08. Five charolais heifers averaged 1,208 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for an average price of $160.25. There were 238 cows on offer. Export types sold $85 to $91 with sales to $107; beef, $90 to $100 with sales to $112; D1 and D2, $85 to $90; D3, $77 to $85; D4, $60 to $77. Edwin Bauman of Holyrood, consigned one simmental cow that weighed 1,585 lbs. and sold for $112. There were eight bulls selling $117 to $135. Scottslea Farms of Blyth, consigned one red bull that weighed 1,980 lbs. and sold for $135. There were 140 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $180 to $225 with sales to $249; good holsteins, $165 to $175 with sales to $179; slightly heavy holsteins, $160 to $170; heavy holsteins, (800+), $140 to $160. Timothy Martin of Wellesley, consigned six calves that averaged 670 lbs. and sold for an average price of $240.38. One blue steer weighed 770 lbs. and sold for $249. Tobias S. Bowman, of Wallenstein, consigned eight calves that averaged 874 lbs. and sold for an average price of $219.27. Three charolais steers averaged 887 lbs. and sold for an average price of $232. Justin Ulch of Dublin, consigned three calves that averaged 837 lbs. and sold for an average price of $221.26. Two blue heifers averaged 853 lbs. and sold for an average price of $228. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $264 to $270; 65 - 79 lbs., $277 to $307; 80 - 94 lbs., $225 to $232; 95 - 110 lbs., $221 to $226 / lb. Sheep sold $70 to $120 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $250 with sales to $305; nannies, $70 to $140; billies, $150 to $250 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $302 to $318; 500 - 599 lbs., $268 to $315; 600 - 699 lbs., $255 to $285; 700 - 799 lbs., $240 to $252; 800 - 899 lbs., $211 to $229; 900 - 999 lbs., $216 to $231; 1,000 lbs. and over, $192 to $207. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $304 to $360; 400 - 499 lbs., $262 to $297; 500 - 599 lbs., $239 to $254; 600 - 699 lbs., $240 to $266; 700 - 799 lbs., $232 to $240; 800 - 899 lbs., $210 to $228; 900 lbs. and over, $188 to $223. Byron Miller of Thornloe, consigned 70 cattle. Eighteen charolais heifers averaged 643 lbs. and sold for $266. Brian F. Martin of Moorefield, consigned 15 cattle. Three charolais steers averaged 515 lbs. and sold for $315. Council considers $60,000 donation to food bank Huron County Council is again considering a $60,000 donation to the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre – a donation amount that has been approved by council the past two years. Mary Ellen Zielman from the centre was at council’s Nov. 12 committee of the whole meeting to outline the centre’s request, how the 2015 funds were used and information regarding the continued usage of the food bank. It was Zielman was approached council last year, asking for an annual donation for the centre of $60,000 from 2015 to 2018. Council, unsure of the span of the request, approved a grant of $60,000 for 2015, but asked that a centre representative return to request further funds for 2016 and beyond. Zielman says that usage of the food bank in Huron County has remained staggeringly high since the recession. There have been a number of success stories associated with the county’s $60,000 donation in 2015, Zielman said, mostly associated with the buying power the money afforded the group. There were often times, she said, when the centre could pay between $400 and $500, essentially the cost of freight, for truckloads of food that would retail for between $25,000 and $100,000. She also highlighted a number of fresh food initiatives that have taken off thanks to the generosity and support of local farmers and commodity groups. One such initiative is the milk and eggs program, which has sought to reintroduce fresh milk and eggs into the diets of families that had, for a long time, been unable to afford them. She said that the centre also hopes to expand the program in the near future to include yogurt, cheese and cottage cheese. A second notable program success has been providing lunches to children in need throughout the county. The centre has had success partnering with local school boards, Zielman said, to provide a steady supply of crackers, cheese and lunch meats, as well as fresh fruit, pudding and other items when possible, so children who go to school without a lunch are fed. Zielman recounted stories of local teachers bringing in lunches for such students, adding that she is happy the centre is able to help students in need. Several councillors spoke in favour of the centre and the work it has done in the past year, including Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek and Huron East Deputy-Mayor Joe Steffler. Goderich Deputy-Mayor Jim Donnelly said that Zielman’s report was by far the most “human” and “touching” that had been presented to him on his time on council. He said he was proud to know that the county is involved in such important and life-changing work. The centre’s 2016 grant request will be considered by council at a later meeting after a staff report has been prepared. 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 SALES Hey Farmers! 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