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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1990-03-28, Page 17Brussels Livestock report THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1990. PAGE 17. Cattle prices steady to higher at Friday sale The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold steady to $1.00 higher on the good cattle. There were 382 slaughter cattle and 186 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $86 to $88 to the high of $94.25 per hundredweight. Five steers consigned by Tom Detzler, Jr. RR 2, Mildmay aver aged 1208 lbs. sold for $90 to the high of $94.25. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Underwood Farms, RR 1, Wingham, averaged 1340 lbs. sold for $87.32. Two steers consigned by Jerry McPhee, RR 3. Auburn averaged 1225 lbs. sold for $87.60. Twelve steers consigned by Ross Battin, RR 2, Monkton aver aged 1372 lbs. sold for $87.53. Five steers consigned by Gordon Daer, RR 1, Auburn, averaged 1107 lbs. sold for $87.02. Twelve steers consigned by Fraser Mus tard, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1143 lbs. sold for $86.81. Twenty-three steers consigned by Bill Hayden, RR 6, Goderich averaged 1304 lbs. sold for $86.18. Twelve Holstein steers consigned by Jim Moffat, Soil Conservation week April 9-15 Calling on Canadians to recog nize the critical need for soil conservation, Federal Agriculture Minister Don Mazankowski and Ontario Agriculture Minister David Ramsay have designated April 9 - 15 the sixth annual Soil Conserva tion Week. “This week is designed to create a greater awareness of the impor tance of soil conservation,’’ stress ed Mr. Mazankowski. “Soil is a fragile resource and must be protected and nurtured to ensure I Canadians have a healthy and prosperous agri-food industry.” “Soil conservation is important every day of the year,” said Mr. Ramsay. “People in Ontario must increase their commitment and action to protect the soil. Designat ing this week to focus national attention on our soil is an initiative I endorse and fully support.” Provinces have responded en thusiastically to the federal govern ment’s National Soil Conservation Program. The $150 million, three- year program is cost shared equally by the federal and provincial governments and covers a wide range of soil conservation projects Weed Guide available The 1990 Guide to Weed Control, produced by the Ontario Weed Committee, was recently released by the Ontario Ministry of Agricul ture and Food. “The guide is for growers and industry people to design a safe and effective weed management system,” says Rudy Brown, chair man of the Ontario Weed Commit tee and editor of the guide. “In one reference they can see all the recommended chemicals and weed control methods avail able, and if they do their home work at this time of year, it’s an excellent way to plan in advance and determine what they require for a weed management system,” says Brown. The guide describes which herbi cides should be used on which crops and how and when to use them safely. Included are safety precautions to be taken with all pesticides, emergency procedures in case of an accident, storage regulations and guidelines for the proper and safe disposal of pesti cide containers. “The recommended rates in the publication, determined by exten sive research by both public re searchers and chemical company representatives, maximize weed control without leaving unneces sary residues for future crops in the rotation.” The common and trade name of herbicides used in Ontario are listed in the guide with their formulation and contentration, and for the first time, information on who supplies and manufactures the product. tailored to meet the specific needs of each province. In partnership with local organizations and farm ers, the governments provide on- farm technical and financial assis tance to improve soil conservation practices through demonstrations, research, monitoring and public awareness. Recent studies show an alarming 20 per cent of Canadian farmland is now affected by wind and water erosion, organic matter loss, salin ity and soil compaction, costing farmers millions of dollars annually in lost productivity. Canada relies heavily on its agriculture with farming and relat ed industries responsible for one job in 10, and the agri-food industry generating 10 per cent of the Gross National Product. Pullen to speak to Federation Don Pullen, retiring Ag. Rep. for Huron County will speak to the East Wawanosh Federation of Agriculture’s annual meeting. Mr. Pullen will address the meeting at the East Wawanosh Public School on Tuesday, April 3 at 8 p.m. A lunch will follow the meeting. Tickets are $3 per person or two for $5. RR I, Wingham averaged 1410 lbs. sold for $78.78. Good to choice heifers sold from $83 to $87. Fourteen heifers con signed by Glen Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 998 lbs. sold for $86.67. Two heifers consigned by Michael Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1190 lbs. sold for $85.95. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, RR 3, Goderich aver aged 1148 lbs. sold for $83.49. Twelve heifers consigned by Har vey Nicholson, RR 4, Kincardine averaged 984 lbs. sold for $83.14. Three heifers consigned by Gordon Daer, RR 1, Auburn averaged 998 lbs. sold for $85.72. There were 92 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $59 to $65; Robert Rutledge, RR 1, Ripley averaged 1315 lbs. sold for $69.85. Four cows consigned by Bob Hul- ley, RR 1, Blyth averaged 1277 lbs. sold for $65. Four cows consigned by Jim Morrison, RR 1, Gowans- town averaged 1193 lbs. sold for $60.29. Three cows consigned by Peter Scheurwater, RR 2, Tees- water averaged 1480 lbs. sold for $59.95. Two cows consigned by Bev. Hamilton, RR 1, Hensall averaged 1270 lbs. sold for $59. On Bull consigned by Dale Orr, RR 4, Kincardine weighed 1910 lbs. sold for $77.25. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $108.68; 40 - 50 lbs., $97.20; 50 - 60 lbs., $96.30; Over 60 lbs., $97.01. Next special stocker and feeder sale will be held on April 3, 1990 at 1:30 p.m. D3 and D4 cows, $54 to $59. Two Limousin cows consigned by NAME..... ADDRESS ........AGE.... PHONE....... DAUPHIN FEED&SUPPLY LTD. Contest Details on Page 3 WALTON 887-6023 1-800-265-9685 ( MILLS HOWSON MILLS BLYTH NOM 1H0 523-4241 WINGHAM NOG 2W0 357-2700 CHICK DA Y Order by April 6 for April 27 Pickup May 11 for June 1 Pickup Mixed Chicks Hens Only Roosters Brown Egg Layers Turkeys Minimum Order 25 Chicks Howson & Howson Limited FLOUR & FEED MILLERSCOMPLETE FARM SUPPLIES