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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-06-16, Page 12something new • the. Berg Split Chute The most important forward step in durable, efficient barn cleaning Since the development of the barn cleaner itself. By eliminating a reverse curve and one corner wheel it rethices wear, tension and adjustment problems and gives yoU more dependable performance. The return chute is full width for greatest cleaning efficiendy. The Berg Split Chute, as well' as the Berg COnVentiorial Chute, can be Used with any Manure stacker or thrower, The new Berg 3 inch flites move a third more liquid and reduce rollback prdbleMs. Write or phone for mere qtails aboUt this exdePtional hew equipMent. • Jamesway parts available. Keith Siemon Plumbing — Farm Equipment Walton, Ontario, Phone 345-2734 WI 16 WI Pa. BUILD!, IEVERYTHINCi setTEn Fe:1R BARNS READ and USE POST CLASSIFIED 12THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE. 16, 1976 •livi,o,o-rrir • , . It's been dry since May 16 If enough people ha we'll get rain; ag r The exceptionally dry weather in late May and early June has enabled most area farmers to nearly complete their spring planting, but if it doesn't rain soon farmers could run into problems, according to Don Pullen, Huron County agricultural representative. The last rain the area received • was May 16 according to records kept by Mrs. Norman Baird of Brucefield. Last year in June the area received 5.3 inches of rain, but we haven't received any to date this month. A good supply of cattle and pigs at Brussels Stockyards Friday traded at steady prices with 956 cattle and 1122 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 43.00 to 44.00 with sales to 44.50. Good Steers - 41.00 to 43.00. A steer consigned by Dave Dewar of Atwood weighing 1220 lbs. sold for 44.50. Two steers consigned by Lorne Eadie and Sons of Holyrood averaging 1255 lbs. sold for 44.20 with their lot of 15 steers averaging 1200 lbs. selling for 43.90. Seven steers consigned by Murray Bray of Wroxeter averaging 1173 lbs. sold for 44.10. Thirteen steers consigned by Gerald Huehn of R.R. 1, Neustadt averaging 1177 lbs. sold for 44.10. Two steers consigned by Russel Irvin of R.R. 7, Lucknow averag- ing 1115 lbs. sold for 44.00. A steer consigned by J & M Farms of Brussels weighing 1270 lbs. sold for 44.25 with their "Rain is needed almost imminently," said Mr.* Pullen. "The dry weather is retarding the normal progress of crops. There is some cause for worry in the wheat crop if the dry weather continues as the, heads fill out." Mr. Pullen said that the condition of the hay crop varies throughout the county, and in; many areas the hay is shorter' 1 , than normal. ' "The cold weather right after the hot in April seemed to set back the legumes," he said. package of 17 steers averaging 1148 lbs. selling for 43.90. Eight steers consigned by George Underwood averaging 1306 lbs. sold for 43.85. Choice Heifers - 41.00 to 43.00 with sales to 44.00. Good Heifers - 39.00 to 41:00. 'A heifer consigned by George' Blake of Brussels weighing 970 lbs. sold for 44.00 with his lot of 15 -heifers averaging 928 lbs. selline for 41.50. Five heifers consigned by . Murray Mulvey of R.R. 1, Clifford averaging 992 lbs. sold for 41.40. Choice Cows - 28.00 to 30.00 with sales to 34.00. Good Cows - 26.00 to 28.00. Bulls - 32.00 to 35.00 with sales to 38.50. 30 to 40 lb pigs traded to a high of 51.50. • 40 to 50 lb. pigs to a high of 54.25. 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high of 60.25. 60 to 70 lb. pigs to a, high. of 67.00. The agricultural representative said that with the dry spell there had been a fair amount of activity from the alfalfa weevil. He advises anyone who has the problem. to cut early, as it is the only way .to stop it. The -dry Weather will contribute to more insect damage, he also noted, as insects will be looking for moisture. However, the. problem shouldn't be mcuh worse than usual. The dry weather has meant there hasn't been any difficulty for farmers in getting the cereal grains and corn, sewn in good time and from all reports the bean acreage this year will be slightly reduced, Mr. Pullen said rr.< He warned thatiarmers should not compare' this year's ,crop situation to last years. "last year was an exceptionally good year. You don't see one• like. that Very often and it would be unfair to compare any year to it," Mr. Pullen said that irthe area receives rain, combined with the warm weather, growing conditions would be excellent. He has little doubt that we will. "Chances ;are if enough pep cut. hay we will get plenly rain:' Brussels Stockyard Report "oat =Ma memo ••••• 11•4 'Parker Plumbing & Heatr 887-6079 L. s; fast !)ar? 'aw.0 eek to an nItt atiotia eantifi eadv entry e r. !AT van* pcour 11111 aderst 41404 st nide man anad4 ielct yi ti Cam Your Texaco man. 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