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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-08-01, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1990. Livestock report Market steady at Brussels Livestock Friday The market at Brussels Livesotck Inc. Friday sold steady on all classes of livestock. There were 303 cattle and 294 hogs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $85 to $90 to a high of $96 per hundred weight. Ten steers con­ signed by George Blake, RR 2, Brussels, averaging 1278 lbs. sold Local Jr. Farmers host exchange partners The Huron County Junior Farm­ ers will be hosting three Interna­ tional Delegates from Aug. 2 to 12. Pam Buckle from England will be staying with Robert Hunking, RR 1, Auburn; Australian, Lynette Young is being hosted by Debbie Craig, Blyth; Ross McIntosh, RR 4, Seaforth will be hosting Sally Young from Scotland. The dele­ gates will be shown the many attractions of Huron County during their stay. The delegates are three of 14 rrom Australia, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England, Northern Ire­ land, and Germany who are in Ontario for two to 12 weeks. While in Ontario the International Dele­ gates have been hosted by mem­ bers of the Junior Farmers’ Asso­ ciation of Ontario. Dairy cattle feeding and ration formulation BY DENNIS MARTIN FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Good dairymen have always known that the secret to maintain­ ing high production is to maximize on feeding quality roughage. How­ ever, weather conditions can some­ times be less than kind at harvest time and, as a result, you may be faced with feeding a barn full of weathered hay. This summer has been another tough season to harvest quality hay. Much of the first cut has seen some rain, however, early test results are encouraging with pro­ tein levels being reported in the 14 to 16 per cent range. Don’t be fooled with the quality of your hay - have it analyzed, followed by balancing the roughage diet with an adequate grain and mineral mix. Feed quality and feed manage­ ment can influence so much more than just production. Health, con­ ception, heifer growth and the size of your monthly food bill can all be related to the quality and manage­ ment of your homegrown rough­ age. Since a good feeding program can directly affect profit, I would encourage all producers to routine­ ly test feed and balance rations accordingly. Feed sample bags and input forms on feed testing are available at the Clinton OMAF office. A ration can then be formulated based on the analysis of your feed. If this service is of interest to you, feel free to contact our office. for $91.41. Two steers consigned by Calvin Semple, RR 1, Ethel, averaging 1255 lbs. sold for $89.75. Three steers consigned by Bruce Corrigan, RR 1, Bluevale averaging 1110 lbs. sold for $89. Three steers consigned by Douwe Zandstra, RR 4, Kincardine averaging 1330 lbs. sold for $88.50. Ten steers con- Farm Summer fallowing can increase erosion BY KEITH REID SOIL CONSERVATION ADVISER OMAF WALKERTON There has been a resurgence in the popularity of summer fallow recently as a method of non-chemi- cal weed control. There is no doubt that tillage can help to reduce the populations of annual and perenn­ ial weeds, if it is done properly. There are however some draw­ backs to the practice which should be considered. The first is the loss of a cropping season and the potential income from that crop. To eradicate a perennial weed like quackgrass will require five to seven trips over the field at two week intervals. This will take up the entire growing season. You must also consider the expense of this number of tillage operations. Fuel and lubricants will be required for each pass and you must allow for repairs and maint­ enance for the tillage implements as well as the tractor. The operator will be tied up doing tillage when he should be engaged in other tasks. Also, unless you are blessed with an air-conditioned cab, pound­ ing around in a cloud of dust under the hot sun can be extremely unpleasant. A final drawback to summer fallow is its effect on the soil. The cultivation necessary for weed con­ trol will leave the soil loose and open; even moderate rainfall or wind can cause severe erosion. Ontario signs agreement with Ukraine A memorandum of understand­ ing on agricultural-industrial de­ velopment between Ontario and Ukraine was signed recently by Ukrainian Deputy Minister, Ev­ geny Chulakov and Ontario Mini­ ster of Agriculture and Food David Ramsay. Under the memorandum, joint business undertakings in the area of agricultural-industrial activities will be possible. Ontario will act as a facilitator in this regard. The agreement outlines the in­ tentions of Ontario and Ukraine to develop scientific, technical, com­ mercial and economic co-operation in the field of agriculture and food production, storage, processing and marketing. It calls for the introduction to Ukraine of new, advanced tech­ nologies for cultivating crops and animal products, as well as for joint research. The ministry will assist the committee by introducing Ontario companies involved in resource­ saving and no-waste technologies for processing dairy products, meat, fruit, vegetables and agricul­ tural crops. signed by Murray Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1269 lbs. sold for $88.26. Two steers consigned by Ken Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1115 lbs. sold for $88.12. Six steers consigned by Gordon Daer, RR 1, Auburn, averaging 1175 lbs. sold for $87.72. Six steers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Also, each tillage pass will break down soil structure and hasten the loss of organic matter, thus increa­ sing the potential for erosion. Finally, an extended wet spell can force a choice between sacrificing weed control, or working the soil when it is too wet and causing severe compaction. If you have weeds which cannot be controlled chemically and you must summer fallow, there are several things you can do to reduce the erosion potential. First, work the soil shallowly to avoid over-dry­ ing. Second, keep as much residue on the surface as you can to protect the soil from erosion. A cultivator will bury less residue than a disc, but the disc is more effective at cutting up quackgrass rhizomes; you may find the best compromise is to alternate between them. Do not fall plow after summer fallowing. Deep tillage will just bring up a fresh crop of weed seeds and leave you back where you started. After summer fallow, plant a crop which will provide winter cover, such as wheat or rye, to give the soil some protection over winter. Summer fallow is not usually “environmentally friendly”. A large part of the “dirty thirties’’ can be blamed on fallow practices. Herbicides, judiciously used, can control most weeds just as effec­ tively with minimal envirnomental impact. The best approach will involve a combination of chemi­ cals and tillage with crop rotations, cover crops and crop competition to provide an integrated weed control system. WHYTE BROS. FARMS Limited is ready to receive your 1990 WHEAT CROP We are agents for the Ontario Wheat Board Whyte Bros. Farms Lto R.R. 2 - SEAFORTH RR 3, Goderich averaging 1260 lbs. sold for $87.29. Five steers con­ signed by George Chettleburgh, RR 5, Wingham averaging 1158 lbs. sold for $86.75. Nine steers consigned by Joe Courtney, RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1124 lbs. sold for $86.59. Three steers con­ signed by Bob Rice, RR 2, Staffa averaging 1388 lbs. sold for $86.34. Good to choice heifers sold from $86 to $88 to the high of $91.75. Two heifers consigned by Kevin Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1070 lbs. sold for $90.35 to the high of $91.75. Six heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul, RR 2, Lucknow aver­ aging 1103 lbs. sold for $88.50. One heifer consigned by Dean Vincent, RR 1, Belgrave weighed 1120 lbs. sold for $88.50. One heifer consigned by Gordon Daer, RR 1, Auburn weighed 1070 lbs. sold for $88. One heifer consigned by Bill Jackson, RR 2, Monkton weighed 1120 lbs. sold for $88. Thirteen heifers consigned by Bruce Corrigan, RR 1, Bluevale averaged 1005 lbs. sold for $87.76. Three heifers consigned by Don Alton, RR 7, Lucknow averaged 917 lbs. sold for $87.15. Two heifers consigned by Ken Johnston, RR 2, HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. SALES REPORT The market on July 26 sold steady to $1 higher on heifers. There were 512 steers and heifers on offer. Twenty-one steers consigned by Ed McCann averaging 1300 lbs. sold for $92.40 with a top sale of $96.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meats. Nineteen steers consigned by Arnold McCann averaging 1309 lbs. sold for $91.55 with a top sale of $95.00. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Four steers consigned by RayConsitt averaging 1220 lbs. sold for $90.25. Forty-two steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms averaging 1206 lbs. sold for $90.00 with a top sale of $92.00. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Eight steers consigned by Mike Courtney averaging 1231 lbs. sold for $89.85 with-a.top sale of $92.25. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Fifteen steers consigned by Frank Dolmage averaging 1109 lbs. sold for $89.70 with a top sale of $105.50. Purchased by Starbrand Packers .Twelve steers consigned by Donald Simpson averaging 1125 lbs. sold for $89.20. Forty-two steers consigned by Van Osch Farms averaging 1255 lbs. sold for $89.20 with a top sale of $91.00. Purchased by Corsetti Meats. Thirty-two heifers consigned by Greb Feedlot averaging 1156 lbs. sold for $89.80 with a top sale of $97.25. Purhcased by Starbrand Packers. Fourteen heifers consigned by Bill Cascaden averaging 1189 lbs. sold for $89.60 with a top sale of $93.75. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Twenty-eight heifers consigned by John Morislery averaging 1166 lbs. sold for $89.55 with a top sale of $93.00. Purchased by Corsetti Meats. Sixty-four heifers consigned by McBride Farms averaging 1098 lbs. sold for $89.00. with a top sale of $91.75. Purchased by St. Helen's Packers. Forty-one heifers consigned by Powe Farms averaging 1102 lbs. sold for $88.20withtopsaleof$93.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meats. Seven heifers consigned by Cor De Corte averaging 1091 lbs. sold for $88.85 with a top sale of $92.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meats. OWNER & MANAGER SALESREP. BARRYMILLER JOEZEHR 235-2717 262-2831 887-9599 Bluevale averaged 1045 lbs. sold for $86.78. There were 105 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $62 to $67; D3 and D4 cows, $55 to $60. One cow consigned by Wilhelm Wagner, RR 4, Kincardine weigh­ ed 1160 lbs. sold for $63.25. Two cows consigned by Peter Newans, RR2, Mildmay, averaged 1165 lbs. sold for $62.15. Four cows consign­ ed by John Weirsma, RR 1, Blyth averaged 1683 lbs. sold for $62.03. Two cows consigned by Carmon Courtney, RR 1, Goderich averaged 1145 lbs. sold for $61.75. One cow consigned by Miller Darlow, RR 2, Bluevale weighed 1010 lbs. sold for $61. One cow consigned by Harry Verbeek, RR 2, Bluevale weighed 1010 lbs. sold for $60.25. Three cows consigned by Bert Siertsema, Blyth averaged 1307 lbs. sold for $59.91. Two cows consigned by Arnold Roest, RR 1, Clinton averaged 1270 lbs. sold for $59.65. Three cows consigned by Jack Broughton, RR 2, Atwood averaged 1303 lbs. sold for $59.24. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold to $92.11; 40 - 50 lbs., $80.96; 50 - 60 lbs., $82.03; 60 - 70 lbs., $80.58; over 70 lbs., $78.91.