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The Citizen, 1990-05-23, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1990. Livestock report Cattle $2-$3 higher at Brussels sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. sold on a steady demand on all classes with cows $2.00 to $3.00 higher. There were 433 slaughter cattle and 97 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $87 to $92 to the high of $96.25 per hundredweight. One steer consign­ ed by Harry Deloyer, Dublin weighed 1170 lbs. sold for $92. Fifteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1211 lbs. sold for $91.11 to the high of $96.25. Six steers consigned by Allan Carter, RR 1, Clinton aver­ aged 1178 lbs. sold for $89.40. Nine steers consigned by Don Shiell, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1226 lbs. sold for $89.07. Three steers consigned by Robert Reinhart, RR 2, Mildmay averaged 1203 lbs. sold for $89. Farm. Bean Producers predict acreage will be lower The Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s new engineering resources unit has now been established. The unit is made up of 12 engineering specialists, respon­ sible for specific subject areas. The engineering specialists will be lo­ cated in different centres through­ out Ontario. The new unit evolved from the previous engineering services of the ministry which operated from ministry offices in various counties. The ministry introduced the re­ sources unit to provide the more specialized technical information today’s producers need to keep up with technological advances of their competitors. Using the concept of “provincial specialists’’, the 12 engineers be­ come technological resources for the agricultural industry, other private agricultural engineers and the ministry. The provincial spe­ cialists will join other ministry staff on interdisciplinary teams to tackle specific projects, for example man­ ure management. A key area of work will be to provide training and information to producers, contractors, and private engineers through demonstrations, farm projects and workshops throughout the province. Demon­ stration days will be held to encourage the adoption of new technology on farms. The engineering resources unit is not set up to provide one-on-one farm engineering service, but staff will be working closely with innova­ tive producers to encourage adop­ tion of new engineering ideas. Preparing information for use on farm is another of the duties of the provincial specialists. They will continue to produce factsheets, manuals and video productions and, over the longer term, will also be developing computer software packages to assist producers. In addition to the specialist duties, the staff will continue to conduct the inspections under the Agricultural Code of Practice pro­ gram, (Certificate of Compliance, Minimum Separation Distances, and pollution abatement calls). Harold House will be specialist for beef and dairy structures and equipment, based in Clinton office. Norm Bird, specializing in poultry and other livestock structures, will be based in Stratford. George Carland, program manager will be at Huron Park. One steer consigned by Keith Jacklin, RR 2, Bluevale weighed 1240 lbs. sold for $89.75. Two steers consigned by Roy Hollinger, RR 2, Clifford, averaged 1310 lbs. sold for $89.29. Three steers con­ signed by John Brown, RR 3, Walton averaged 1193 lbs. sold for $88.69. Three steers consigned by Bert Elliott. RR 1, Kincardine averaged 1272 lbs. sold for $88.37. Twelve steers consigned by Glen Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1305 lbs. sold for $88.32. One steer consign­ ed by Arnold Lamb. RR 4, Goderich weighed 1230 lbs. sold for $87.75. Six steers consigned by Bob Rice, RR 2, Staffa, averaged 1257 lbs. sold for $87.72. Good to choice heifers sold from $86 to $90 to the high of $92.50. One heifer consigned by Gordon Dougherty, RR 3, Goderich weigh­ ed 1,000 lbs. sold for $92.50. Four heifers consigned by Ron Brooks, RR 3, Lucknow averaged 1015 lbs. sold for $88.13. Seven heifers consigned by Delmar Sproul, RR 3, Auburn averaged 1014 lbs. sold for $87.67. One heifer consigned by David Bowles, RR 3, Brussels weighed 1020 lbs. sold for $87.25. Five heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul, RR 2, Lucknow averaged 1152 lbs. sold for $87.18. Three heifers consigned by Pat Hunking, RR 1, Auburn weighed 1033 lbs. sold for $86.94. Twenty-one heifers consigned by Berberick Bros., RR 1, Mildmay averaged 1251 lbs. sold for $86.90. There were 135 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $62 to $67; D3 and D4 cows, $55 to $62. One Simmental cow consigned by Harold Hill, RR 1, Ayton weighed 1520 lbs. sold for $72. Six cows consigned by Percy Bros., RR 1, Holyrood averaged 1345 lbs. sold for $64.53. One cow consigned by Donald Thornton, RR 1, Gorrie, averaged 1360 lbs. sold for $64.50. Two cows consigned by Tony VanMiltenburg, RR 4, Seaforth averaged 1360 lbs. sold for $64.22. One Charolais consigned by Aaron Hackett, RR 1, Lucknow weighed 1270 lbs. sold for $64.25. Three Holstein cows consigned by Eric Exel, RR 5, Lucknow averaged 1420 lbs. sold for $63.30. Three cows consigned by Joe Van Osch, RR 3, Lucknow averaged 1397 lbs. sold for $63.13. One Limousin bull consigned by Ron Kaufman, RR 1, Clifford weighed 1880 lbs. sold for $84. One Charolais bull consigned by Allen McRonald, RR 1, Hanover weighed 1920 lbs. sold for $82. One Simmental bull consigned by Boyd Euric, RR 3, Mt. Forest, weighed 2180 lbs. sold for $80.50. One bull consigned by Cecil Cranston, RR 2, Auburn weighed 1680 lbs. sold for $77.75. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $180.71; 40 to 50 lbs., $142.22; 50 to 60 lbs., $105.90; 60 lbs. and over, $88.26. ROPER SPECIAL More Lawn Tractor For Your Money! LTT12 Reg. $2499. 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There have been several inquir­ ies on the future of the Production Record component of the program. Many producers have expressed interest in continuing on the record system. The Ministry of Agricul­ ture and Food will continue to process OPIIP records for the rest of 1990. You can submit Quarter 1, 2, 3 and 4 records if you wish and receive back the printed production summary. However, there will be no payment for 1990 records sub­ mitted. The computer program for OPIIP records will be released for public use. If you have any questions con­ cerning the termination of this program, please contact your local agricultural office: 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Changes in OMAF engineering announced At their May 8 Board of Directors meeting, the Ontario Bean Pro­ ducers' Marketing Board revised their 1990 acreage estimate to 140,000 acres. This is down from the original estimate of 150,000 acres and up 19 per cent from the 1989 acreage of 118,000 acres. The reduced acreage estimate is the result of the strengthening of corn and soybean prices over the past couple of weeks, as well as the excellent planting weather, which is resulting in more corn and soybeans being planted. South of the border, in Michigan, they are also reporting an increase in soybean acreage. Quoting from the Michigan Bean Shippers Asso­ ciation May 3 bulletin, “Escalating soybean prices recently may have changed some dry edible bean planting decisions in these parts, as farmers had a brief opportunity to lock into $6.50 soys.” The board will be monitoring this until planting is completed. Let Cook’s help you get your crop into the ground this spring. We handle a full range of dry7 and liquid fertilizers, crop protection products and quality seed. With over 100 years of experience, the experts at Cook’s can help you develop a crop program that’s both economical and effective in reaching your yield goals. 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