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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-26, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015. PAGE 15. Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 20 were 2,181 cattle and 439 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a selective demand at prices $1 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold $159 to $162 with sales to $164.50. Second cut sold $155 to $159. Cows sold on a selective demand at steady prices. On Thursday good holstein and slightly heavy holstein calves were up $5 to $10 while beef calves and heavy holsteins, traded fully steady. Lambs, sheep and goats all sold steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on an active trade at easier prices. David Bowles of Brussels, consigned six head that averaged 1,430 lbs. and sold for an average price of $160.94. One black steer weighed 1,415 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $164.50. Earl Bennewies of Mitchell, consigned eight cattle that averaged 1,323 lbs. and sold for an average price of $155.94. One roan steer weighed 1,395 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $163.50. Grant Hawkins consigned seven heifers that averaged 1,323 lbs. and sold for an average price of $154.73. Two rwf heifers averaged 1,245 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for an average price of $160.50. Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 12 heifers that averaged 1,288 lbs. and sold for an average price of $159. Five red heifers averaged 1,332 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for an average price of $160.25. There were 282 cows on offer. Export types sold $83 to $90 with sales to $98; beef, $90 to $100 with sales to $104; D1 and D2, $85 to $90; D3, $77 to $85; D4, $60 to $77. Lukas Witherspoon of Goderich, consigned one black cow that weighed 1,110 lbs. and sold for $104. There were 14 bulls selling $120 to $134. Paul Clarke of Atwood, consigned one limousin bull that weighed 1,640 lbs. and sold for $134. There were 100 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $175 to $250 with sales to $260; good holsteins, $170 to $184 with sales to $186; medium holsteins, $150 to $160; slightly heavy holsteins, $165 to $175; heavy holsteins, (800+), $145 to $155. Rueben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned two calves that averaged 850 lbs. and sold for an average price of $249.13. One blonde heifer weighed 860 lbs. and sold for $260. Joni J Shetler of Lucknow, consigned three calves that averaged 772 lbs. and sold for an average price of $206.31. One blue heifer weighed 770 lbs. and sold for $253. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned three calves that averaged 877 lbs. and sold for an average price of $242.57. One blonde steer weighed 877 lbs. and sold for $249. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $284 to $302; 65 - 79 lbs., $231 to $285; 80 - 94 lbs., $211 to $249; 95 - 110 lbs., $207 to $216 / lb. Sheep sold $70 to $122 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $250; nannies, $85 to $145; billies, $150 to $250 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $305 to $345; 500 - 599 lbs., $243 to $290; 600 - 699 lbs., $220 to $273; 700 - 799 lbs., $209 to $239; 800 - 899 lbs., $212 to $226; 900 - 999 lbs., $211 to $227; 1,000 lbs. and over, $192 to $212. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $267 to $310; 400 - 499 lbs., $262 to $295; 500 - 599 lbs., $233 to $265; 600 - 699 lbs., $231 to $257; 700 - 799 lbs., $232 to $240; 800 - 899 lbs., $198 to $215; 900 lbs. and over, $179 to $200. Gus Dekkers of New Liskeard, consigned 46 cattle. Twenty-three steers averaged 540 lbs. and sold for an average price of $295. Baird Bros. of Wingham, consigned 24 cattle. Twelve head averaged 680 lbs. and sold for an average price of $260. Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2015 are hog farmers Mike and Amy Cronin of Bluevale, and dairy farmers Patrick and Cherylynn Bos of Ponoka, Alberta. These two farm families were chosen from six regional farm couples across Canada at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) annual national event held last week in Edmonton. Special guests at the event included Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bev Yee, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, Earl Dreeshen and Member of Legislative Assembly for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock, Glenn vanDijken. Strength and ingenuity in the face of adversity and a penchant for taking the right risks to advance their operations appeared as a common thread for the Bos and Cronin families, who are the newest additions to the family of OYF ambassadors for Canadian agriculture. “Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers provides a wonderful platform to recognize and celebrate Canada’s agricultural entrepreneurs and leaders,” says Bev Yee, Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. The Cronins both grew up on Ontario dairy farms, and when it came time to start their own operations, saw opportunity in the hog industry. Though they entered during a severe downturn in 1998, the Cronins have expanded their operation from their first 1,800 farrow-to-wean operation to the 17,000 sows they run today between several farms in Canada and the U.S. The Boses have built a milk cow and goat farm business where they operate a herd of 1,400 dairy goats. Following the closure of the goat milk and cheese processing facility they were selling to in 2004, the Boses decided to see the challenge as an opportunity and built their own facility. Today, Rock Ridge Dairy is a successful cow and goat milk and cheese processing facility selling to major grocery chains across Western Canada. “Every year, our organization recognizes and welcomes more innovation and more passion with farm families who are helping shape the dynamic future of Canada’s agri- food sector,” says OYF President Luanne Lynn. “The Cronin and Bos families both exhibit the values of OYF and the agriculture industry in their unique and successful farm businesses. We are thrilled to welcome them to join 35 years of OYF winners.” Mike and Amy Cronin share their win with their six children, all of whom have a keen interest and involvement in their hog operations. With risk management at the centre of their business plan, the Cronins have managed to expand their operation in size and advance to meet new supply chain needs. In 2014, they built the first crate-free farrowing system in North America after researching the newest technology from around the world. Their barn includes a thumbprint entry system, electronic sow feeders and video cameras. “Every one of us has worked hard and dedicated our whole lives to family, farming and our communities,” Amy Cronin said of her fellow OYF honourees at the awards ceremony last Friday. Patrick and Cherylynn Bos from Alberta and Mike and Amy Cronin from Ontario were chosen from the six 2015 regional finalists – including the following honourees from the other four regions: David and Sara Simmons (Atlantic region), Christian Bilodeau and Annie Sirois (Quebec region), Mark and Cori Pawluk (Manitoba region), and Jeff and Ebony Prosko (Saskatchewan region). Celebrating 35 years, Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers program is an annual competition to recognize farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution of agriculture. Open to participants 18 to 39 years of age, making the majority of income from on-farm sources, participants are selected from seven regions across Canada, with two national winners chosen each year. Cronins named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Locals shine at Royal Winter Fair 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 Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on selective demand BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.comHensall 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 Shayrina Sheep Farm in Bluevale, as well as the Robinson family near Walton and the Rodgers family of Auburn, were big winners at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto recently. The two-week event measures every achievment imaginable in agriculture as well as associated events. In the Single Market Lamb category, Kevin Bishop of Shayrina Sheep Farm brought home third and fourth place in the Wether or Ewe Lamb (60-80 pounds) sub-category, third and ninth place in the Wether or Ewe Lamb (81 to 90 pounds), third and fifth place in the Wether or Ewe Lamb (91-100 pounds), sixth and seventh place in the Wether or Ewe Lamb (over 101 pounds, under 110 pounds) , second and fifth in the Suffolk Wether or Ewe Lamb (75 pounds and not exceeding 125 pounds) and second place in the Texel Wether Lambs (75 pounds and not exceeding 110 pounds) sub- category. In the New Crop Milk Lambs category, Bishop took first place for both New Crop Milk Lamb between 35 and 39 pounds and Champion New Crop Milk Lamb. In the Market Lamb - Pair of Lambs category, Bishop brought home second place in the Ewes and/or Wethers (average 91-100 pounds) sub-category as well as earning the Reserve championship for the category. The Youth Shows featured many local competitors finishing well in their respective categories, including: • Connor Rodger of Auburn took first place in the junior beef intermediate showmanship competition. • Mark Robinson of Walton finished second in the Zoetis Quiz Senior event as well as ninth in the junior barrow senior showmanship competition. • Ben Robinson of Walton took second place in both the junior barrow junior showmanship and junior barrow novice showmanship competitions. • Cole MacPherson won second place in Queen’s Guineas - Black Steers 1 with SPOOK. • Grace Robinson of Walton took third place in the junior barrow junior showmanship competition and eighth place in the junior barrow novice showmanship. • Kyle Cronin of Bluevale took third place in the junior barrow novice showmanship competition as well as sixth place in the junior barrow junior showmanship competition. • Grace Robinson took eighth place in the junior barrow novice showmanship competition. • Tyler, Emmy and Kyle Cronin took third place in the Inter-County Group of Three competition in the junior barrow category. • Michaela Rodger of Auburn took third place in the junior beef junior showmanship competition as well as second place in the junior beef - angus calves competition. • Alyshia Williamson of Blyth took third in the Zoetis Quiz Junior event, eighth place in the junior barrow junior showmanship as well as sixth place in the barn competition. • Colton Rodger of Auburn took third place in the junior beef intermediate showmanship. • Josh Robinson of Walton took fourth place in the junior barrow novice showmanship competition as well as third in the Zoetis Quiz Senior event. • Liam Cronin of Bluevale took fourth place in the junior barrow junior showmanship competition. • Emma Robinson took sixth place in the junior barrow novice showmanship competition as well as second in the Zoetis Quiz Novice event. • Alyssa Cronin of Bluevale took sixth place in the junior barrow show senior showmanship. • Tyler MacPherson who won seventh place in Queen’s Guineas Black Steers 2 with Cinch. • Tyler Cronin of Bluevale took eighth place junior barrow show senior showmanship. • Stacey Robinson of Walton also finished eighth place in the junior barrow senior showmanship. • Evan Williamson of Blyth took eighth place in the junior barrow junior showmanship competition. • Tyler Williamson of Blyth took eighth place in the junior barrow junior showmanship competition. 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