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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-01-18, Page 12Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 12 were 2,756 head of cattle, 274 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a strong active trade to $1 higher. The choice steers and heifers sold $89 to $93 with sales to $105.25. Second cut sold $86 to $89 with the cows selling fully steady on an active trade. On Thursday veal sold steady. Light lambs sold steady and the heavy lambs sold $2 to $5 lower. Sheep and goats sold on a steady market. Calves sold steady while the yearlings sold on a strong active trade. There were 671 steers on offer. M&R Farms of Exeter, consigned one charolais steer weighing 1,575 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for $102. Reuben R. Martin of St. Clements, consigned thirty-one steers averaging 1,641 lbs. selling for an average of $94.77 with one rwf steers weighing 1,455 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $99.50. Emerson L. Martin of Linwood, con- signed twelve steers averaging 1,487 lbs. selling for an average of $97.47 with five limousin steers averaging 1,470 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $98.50. Melvin Steckle of Harriston, con- signed forty-two steers averaging 1,548 lbs. selling for an average of $93.77 with five black steers averag- ing 1,481 lbs. selling to St. Helens Meat Packers for $97. Osiah Weber of Mount Forest, consigned nine steers averaging 1,455 lbs. selling for an average of $93.01 with one limou- sin steer weighing 1,430 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96.75. Scott and Glen Geisel of West Montrose, consigned fourteen steers averaging 1,546 lbs. selling for an average of $91.81 with one black steer weighing 1,490 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96.75. Earl French of Lucan, consigned three steers averaging 1,453 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $94.30 with one black steer weighing 1,360 lbs. sell- ing to Dominion Meat Packers for $95.50. Jean Leitch of Goderich, con- signed two steers averaging 1,375 lbs. selling for an average of $92.24 with one black steer weighing 1,255 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $95.50. Corgercrest Farms Ltd. of Seaforth, consigned six steers averaging 1,497 lbs. selling for an average of $94.31 with three lim- ousin steers averaging 1,463 lbs. sell- ing for $95.50. Terry McCarthy of Dublin, consigned nineteen steers averaging 1,479 lbs. selling for an average of $90.05 with one charolais steer weighing 1,475 lbs. selling for $95.25. There were 334 heifers on offer. Ross Baird of Wingham, consigned five heifers averaging 1,392 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $95.66 with one roan heifer weighing 1,320 lbs. sell- ing to FAB Meat Products for $105.25. Art Bos of Blyth, consigned four heifers averaging 1,374 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $95.76 with one gold heifer weighing 1,390 lbs. sell- ing to Norwich Packers for $98.75. Alicia Dalton of Walton, consigned twelve heifers averaging 1,319 lbs. selling for an average of $94.37 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,148 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $98.25. John Mertin of Lucknow, con- signed fifteen heifers averaging 1,432 lbs. selling for an average of $91.09 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,140 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $97.75. Tom Hern of Woodham, consigned four heifers averaging 1,375 lbs. selling for an average of $92.62 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,295 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96.25. Darren Johnston of Bluevale, con- signed sixteen heifers averaging 1,403 lbs. selling for an average of $93.33 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,345 lbs. selling for $96. Owen F. Bauman of Wellesley, con- signed eighteen heifers averag- ing1,170 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $95. Don Beuermann of Dublin, con- signed ten heifers averaging 1,390 lbs. selling for an average of $93.06 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,358 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94.75. Neil Edgar of Wingham, consigned ten heifers averaging 1,390 lbs. selling for an average of $91.32 with one gold heifer weighing 1,375 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94.25. Clarence W. Martin of Mount Forest, consigned five heifers averaging 1,277 lbs. selling for an average of $91.20 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,115 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94. There were 346 cows on offer. Beef cows sold $35 to $45 with sales to $61; D1 and D2, $37 to $44; D3, $32 to $37; D4, $20 to $28. Earl Lannin of Atwood, consigned one charolais cow weighing 1,650 lbs. selling for $81. Fraser Diehl of Milverton, con- signed one rwf cow weighing 1,240 lbs. selling for $55. Kyle Cressman of Listowel, consigned three cows aver- aging 1,340 lbs. selling for an aver- age of $39.72 with one limousin cow weighing 1,220 lbs. selling for $54. There were 18 bulls on offer selling $32 to $43 with sales to $69. Gary Van Camp of Brussels, consigned one charolais bull weighing 1,620 lbs. selling for $61. Mike Courtney of Lucknow, consigned one limousin bull weighing 2,335 lbs. selling for $43. There were 176 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $120 with sales to $125.50; good holstein, $90 to $100 with sales to $111.50; medi- um holstein, $80 to $90; good heavy holstein, $70 to $80. Enock Martin of Proton Station, consigned eight veal averaging 758 lbs. selling for an aver- age of $122 with one limousin steer weighing 760 lbs. selling for $125.50. Marshall Durnin of Auburn, consigned two veal averaging 793 lbs. selling for an average of $114.78 with one charolais steers weighing 760 lbs. selling for $125. Mike Durnin of Auburn, consigned seven veal averaging 766 lbs. selling for an average of $108.57 with one simmen- tal heifer weighing 770 lbs. selling for $109.50. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $207 to $250; 50 - 64 lbs., $184 to $232; 65 - 79 lbs., $179 to $196; 80 - 94 lbs., $136 to $140; 95 - 109 lbs., $138 to $144. Sheep sold $60 to $91 with sales to $106. Goats: kids sold $80 to $135; nan- nies, $90 to $110; billies, $210 to $327. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $106 to $137; 400 - 499 lbs., $116 to $141; 500 - 599 lbs., $112 to $127.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $95.50 to $123; 700 - 799 lbs., $102 to $116; 800 - 899 lbs., $101.50 to $116.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $96.25 to $106.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $93 to $103.85. Top quality stocker heifers under 300 lbs., sold $90 to $120; 300 - 399 lbs., $100 to $137; 400 - 499 lbs., $105 to $129; 500 - 599 lbs., $99 to $117; 600 - 699 lbs., $93 to $116; 700 - 799 lbs., $96 to $120; 800 - 899 lbs., $94 to $115; 900 lbs. and over, $91.75 to $99.35. AgricultureBrussels Livestock report2,756 head of cattle on offer at salesPAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007. By Geri Kamenz, President Ontario Federation of Agriculture The drive for the Risk Management Program has been the focus of Ontario grains and oilseeds producers for more than a year. We know a lot of people have been waiting for progress in the develop- ment and implementation of the RMP. For many grains and oilseeds pro- ducers, any form or initiative of developing a new safety net program took a back seat to what will likely be remembered for many years to come as one of Ontario’s most diffi- cult fall harvests. Our provincial Minister’s efforts at the federal level to ensure inclu- sion of a Business Risk Management consultation within the Next Generation National Agricultural Policy Framework review provide a new opportunity for input. Minister Dombrowsky is respond- ing to Ontario farmers’ insistence that the federal government’s posi- tion of a ‘one size fits all’ safety net program does not provide assur- ances that Ontario’s diverse agricul- tural production needs are met in the event of market failures. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s boardroom was recent- ly the site of a meeting of senior rep- resentatives from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, elected and staff representatives of Ontario’s grains and oilseeds groups, and OFA lead- ers. Candid discussion from all partic- ipants left a positive impression that open dialogue would set the tone for the future. The framework for an aggressive agenda has been laid out as we move toward the goal of designing a RMP for government review. The starting point is the RMP that was developed over a year ago by producers for producers. The RMP will serve as the backbone of a pro- gram design process. There was agreement that the overall goal would be to enable a healthy and sustainable grains and oilseeds sec- tor in Ontario. OFA is part of this process as a facilitator. As such we recognize that any future Business Risk Management programming must take into account farmers’ responsi- bility to use all the management tools available to protect themselves from not only market failures, but crop failures and disease challenges. A successful conclusion, however, is the first step in the RMP story. We continue to work with our provincial counterparts across Canada to ensure a country-wide demand of the federal government to participate financially in such provincially- based companion programs. At OFA, we recognize the impor- tance of this program development, and commit ourselves to working towards a timely and successful out- come. Huron County Pork Producer’s Association District 3 58th Annual Meeting Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Seaforth Community Centre ~ Seaforth, Ontario ~ 5:30 pm Tickets: $13.00 ea. ~ Supper included Guest Speaker:David Schwartz ~ (Quality Meat Packers) Election Year - every pork producer is invited to let his/her name stand to be councillor. Call Marilyn at 519-392-6682 or Jack at 519-482-7362 ♥♥ ♥♥ 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.Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brus- selslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES OFA Commentary Planning for risk management The lowest of four tenders for printing the 2007 Huron County Travel Guide was not the one chosen for the job. The recommendation from the planning department was the job going to Commercial Print Craft Ltd. which was actually the second highest. County councillors accept- ed the recommendation at the Jan. 3 meeting. The cost is to not exceed $42,950 plus taxes for 88 inside page with an eight-page cover or $45,940 plus taxes for 92 inside pages with an eight-page cover. The highest tender for the two options was $43,842 and $45,980 while the lowest was $39,927 and $42,266. Huron East councillor Bernie MacLellan questioned the choice. “Why do we want to pay eight per cent more?” Director of planning and develop- ment Scott Tousaw explained that their was a comprehensive scoring evaluation used in making the selec- tion. “The low bids were severely deficient,” he said, “so it came down to two.” The one which was chosen had been used for many years with the second contracted for the 2006 guide. MacLellan also questioned what the eight-page cover meant. Tousaw explained it referred to the variety of paper. He explained that it referred to the weight. “Our guides go to a variety of stands and in some needs to stand up. It’s basically an industry standard.” County accepts tender for 2007 Travel Guide By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen CCllaassssiiffiieedd aaddvveerrttiisseemmeennttss ppuubblliisshheedd iinn TThhee CCiittiizzeenn aarree nnooww aavvaaiillaabbllee oonn oouurr wweebbssiittee aatt wwwwww..nnoorrtthh-- hhuurroonn..oonn..ccaa FARM SAFETY FACT Did you know? (NC) – Animal related incidents are responsible for one in five injuries on Canadian farms. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. – News Canada