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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-09-12, Page 18Milk producers over quota for ’89-90 PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 Pedal power Nicholas Courtney strains to push his pedal tractor just a little bit farther during the toy tractor pull at theThresher Reunion in Blyth Saturday. The event is one of many events for young and old at the big event. pita -li it w Nominations sought Prices sharply higher at Brussels sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Friday sold sharply higher. There were 221 cattle and 101 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $84 to $88 to ahigh of $90 per hundred weight. Two steers consigned by John Dorsch of RR 5, Brussels averaging 1135 lbs. sold for an average price of $86.68. Three steers consigned by Warren Weppler of RR 3, Clifford averaging 1240 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.91. Two steers consigned by Jim Kraemer of RR 3, Walkerton, averaging 1270 lbs. sold for an average price of $85.50. Eight steers consigned by Jack Giousher of RR 4, Wingham, averaging 1159 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.85. Eleven steers consigned by Charles Shob- brook of RR 3, Walton, averaging 1089 lbs. sold for an average price of $84.35. Three steers consigned by John Hunt of Ethel, averaging 1093 lbs. sold for an average price of $84. One steer consigned by Peter Dorsch of RR 5 Brussels, weighing 1350 lbs. sold for $84. Good to choice heifers sold from $83 to a high of $87.50. Six heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1172 lbs. sold for an average price of $84.74. Five heifers con­ signed by Percy Bros, of RR 1, Holyrood, averaging 1060 lbs. sold for an average price of $84.63. Four heifers consigned by Jim Kramer of RR3, Walkerton, averaging 1148 lbs. sold for an average price of $82.81. 1, Monkton weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $62. One cow consigned by Don Gowland, RR 2, Teeswater weigh­ ed 1120 lbs. sold for $62. Two cows consigned by Murray Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averaging 1455 lbs. sold for $60.65. Two cows consigned by Don Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averag­ ing 1435 lbs. sold for $60.53. One cow consigned by Cliff Heffer, RR 1, Wingham weighed 1310 lbs. sold for $60. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $81.14; 40 - 50 lbs., $43.17; 50 - 60 lbs., $57.57; 60 and over, $35.04. Brussels Livestock will be hold­ ing their first Stocker and feeder sale on Tuesday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. There are 400 head already consigned. Once a year, the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association honours a farmer for efforts in soil and water conserva­ tion. This award is intended to recog­ nize conservation practices which can be performed on local farms, and which protect our soil and water resources. All farmers in Huron County are eligible to be nominated for the Norman Alexander Conservation Award. Nominations for the award can be made by any resident of Huron County. Nominations will be received at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton until September 21, 1990. Judging of the farms will be done by a committee composed of the previous three years’ winners. The winner will be announced at the Soil and Crop Annual Meeting in November. PARIS IN THE There were 77 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $58 to $63; D3 and D3 cows, $52 to $56. Four cows consigned by Peter Fritz of RR 1, Chepstow, averaging 1560 lbs. sold for an average of $63.25. Three cows consigned by Andy Vandenberg of RR 1, Walker­ ton averaging 1060 lbs., sold for an average price of $62.74. One cow consigned by Hammond Bros. RR THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR FARM SHOW IN CANADA Provincial MSQ utilization ended up at 101.1 per cent the Ontario Milk Marketing Board reports. This is consistent with the projec­ tions made in last month’s column and compares to 103.0 per cent for the 1988-89 dairy year. The provincial figure of 101.1 per cent is made up of a combination of milk producers having filled 102.2 per cent of their share of provincial quota and cream producers having filled 86.0 per cent of their share. It is the provincial figure which will determine our over-quota levy obli­ gations. Total marketings to the Board were up 5.7 per cent in July 1990 compared to July 1989. Again, this is not surprising since marketings were down 7.1 per cent last July. For the 1989-90 dairy year, total milk marketings ended up being down by 1.9 per cent. The downward trend in the provincnial average butterfat test stopped in July and, in fact, was up by 0.01 kg/hl. Nonetheless, after several quite large declines in the spring months, the provincial aver­ age butterfat test ended up at 3.92 kg/hl., down from 3.93 kg/hl. last year. It was also encouraging to note that Class 1 sales ended the year on a positive note, experiencing a 2.1 per cent increase in July. For the dairy year, fluid sales were 1.001 billion litres, down 0.4 per cent compared to 1989-90. To The People Of Huron County On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to say a very big “Thank You.” Many of you believed in me and worked hard during the campaign to get our message to the voters. I couldn’t have done it without you! I pledge that I will be working for You . .We are all in this together and if you have a problem, an idea, or a solution, or even if you would like to say hello, I am as close as your phone. My number Is 236-4291. The next few years will be very interesting and challeng­ ing, but rest assured, I am ready for it! THE___Yours Truly, NEW\L—\ Paul Klopp DEMOCRATS M.P.P. 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