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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-04-04, Page 8Sprayer Clinic - • •1 0.1;. ,lia.241114 M/77164111W. ,r,•;;;*:,' • 17%.- • • it "ff',`:* t•tifiN Wednesday, April 11th Please reply by April 7th Milton Dietz Don Buchanan Arthur Hinz 527-0608 ' 482-3201 347-2636 Our-sprayer experts will be on hand to show you all the newest features. Discuss your spraying needs with these people to ensure you get the best for your farm. Also learn more about the sprayers that can handle 28% nitrogen. At last there is a machine available to handle this important farm chemical, A three sdreen presentation on the newest themloals available. Chemical representatives will be on hand to answer any questions — Pat Lynch and Bruce Lobb, with the latest government regulations. MILTON J. DIETZ Seaforth Opt: Phone 519-527-0608 Roast Beef Dinner 12:30 noon Seaforth Community Centre os Ontario's Newest CASH CROP What crop has been advertised as Canada's cinderella crop? What crop has been trading over $300.°° on the Winnipeg futures in February 1979? What crop can be planted in early May and harvested in late August? What crop has been tested in Ontario in 1978 and has shown with proper management it can be an attractive alternative? What crop can offer you a guaranteed floor price in1979? What crop can be sold forward in 1979? Where can this crop be sown? Where are contracts for seed and marketing 'available? Where can I get more information on planting, weed control and harvesting? For more information and answers to these questions CONTACT: TOPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED MILVERTON SEAFORTH BRUSSELS WROXETER 595-4941 527-1910 887-6011 3 3 5-355 5 and ask about a contract for RAPESEED 8 — THE BRUSSELS POST, APRIL 4, 1979 Market lower on fat cattle The market at Brussels Stockyards on Friday, traded lower to the week's decline of $2.00 cwt. on fat cattle, Pigs traded steady. There were 1166 cattle and 2373 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 81.00 to 84.00 with sales to 86.70. • Good Steers - 79.00 to 81.00. Eight steers consigned by Harvey Messer fo Bluevale averaging 1051 lbs. sold for 86.70 with his lot of 14 steers averaging 1043 lbs. selling for 85.50. 11 steers consigned by John Terwood of R.R.3, Walkerton averaging 1096 lbs. sold for 86.70. Fifty-seven steers con- ,signed by Howard Martin of The rural scene is altering rapidly. "The Church and Rural Change," a one-week course at the University of Guelph, will offer an objective assessment of those changes along with an opportunity to analyse and discuss some of the moral and ethical aspects of re- source use. Designed for lay leaders as *ell as clergy, the non-credit course focuses on new developments in land use planning and food production and examines many aspects of change in rural communities. "We hope not only to work with the clergy and lay leaders, but, through them, with the many people Brussels averaging 1081 lbs. sold for 84.10. Fourteen steers consigned by Henry Farms of Blyth averaging 1240 lbs. sold for 83.70. Two steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungannon averaging 1220 lbs. sold for 83.30 with their 26 steers averaging 1183 lbs. selling for 82.20. Seven steers consigned by Knight Bros. of Brussels averaging 1108 lbs. sold for 83.10 with their 30 steers averaging 1153 lbs. selling at an overall price of 82.00. Five steers consigned by David Biernes of R.R.2, Listowel averaging 1112 lbs. sold for 83.00. A steer consigned by they daily come in contact with," says Professor N. R. Richards, Department of Land Resource Science, who is co-ordinating the course, "In this way leaders living in rural communities not only become better informed themselves, but are also a means of disseminating in- formation on new agricultural developments to people in farming." Since there is also a great need for the general con- sumer to be better advised about what is involved in the food production system, Pro- fessor Richards hopes that leaders from urban areas will also attend the course. Each morning session of Whilhelm Bros. of R.R.4, Walkerton weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 83.50. A steer consigned by Murray Bray of Wroxeter weighing 1290 lbs. sold for 83.00 with his 27 steers averaging 1150 lbs. selling for an overall price of 82.65. Four steers consigned by Bob McDonald of Brussels averaging 1122 lbs. sold for 82.90 with his lot of 13 steers averaging 1166 lbs. selling for 82.40. Choice Heifers - 78.00 to 81.00 with sales to 81.50. Good Heifers - 76.00 to 78.00. A heifer consigned by Graham Eydt of R.R.1, Mill- bank weighing 1030 lbs. sold for 81.50 with his lot of 14 heifers averaging 995 lbs. selling for an overall price of 80.20. Five heifers consigned by Elwood Fitch of Wroxeter averaging 968 lbs. sold for 80,90 with his 25 heifers averaging 1034 lbs. selling for an overall price of 80.35. A heifer consigned by Brian Workman of Brussels weighing 910 lbs. sold for 81.50. Five heifers consigned by Ron Kaufman of R.R.1, Clif- ford averaging 1014 lbs. sold for 79.35. Choice Cows - 63.00 to 66.00 with sales to 66.50. Good Cows - 60.00 to 63.00. Canners & Cutters - 54.00 to 60.00. Choice Stock Heifers Calves - 500 lbs. to 650 lbs. traded 1.00 to 1.11. Choice Steers Feeders 750 to 950 lbs. traded from 90.00 to 101.00. 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of 55.25. 40 to 50 lb. pigs to a high of 65.00. 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high of 68.25, 60 to 70 lb. pigs to a high of 78.25. 70 to 80 lb. pigs to a high of 80.50. 80 to 90 lb. pigs to a high of 89.75. U of G week long course Studies church, change the course, which runs from May 7 to 12, features specialists lecturing and leading discussion on subjects such as "Our inter- national Concerns" and "Stewardship of Re- sources." Afternoon sessions include field trips to major land use planning projects in the Guelph area and the Niagara peninsula, and visits to several representative farm enterprises. The course will conclude with a panel presentation and group forum. For further information contact the Office of Con. tinuing Education, University of Guelph, 824-4120, Extension 3956. RONNENBERG Insurance Agency Auto - Fire - Casualty - Life BRUSSELS MONKTON 887-6663 347-2241 Murray Siddall Glen Ronnenberg INCOME TAX PREPARED Farmers — Businessmen — Individuals —At Reasonable Rates— BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 10 3 /4 % Trust Certificates - 5 yrs. Maitland Valley Financial Consultants Ltd.