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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1990-09-19, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1990. PAGE 17. Brussels Livestock report Cattle sell steady at Brussels sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. sold steady to $1.00 higher on the choice class of cattle. There were 304 slaughter cattle and 199 pigs on offer. Good to Choice steers sold from $85 to $89 to the high of $92 per hundred weight. Two steers consigned by Jeff Elliott, RR 1, Kincardine averaged 1150 lbs. sold for $88.25. One steer consigned by Bert Elliott, RR 2, Blyth weighed 1110 lbs. sold for $88. One steer consigned by John L. Miller, RR 2, Lucknow weighed 1170 lbs. sold for $88. Thirty-six steers consigned by Underwood Farms, RR 1, Wingham averaged 1236 lbs. sold for $87.19 to the high of $92. Twenty-nine steers consigned by Farm Area boy's calf wins big Jamie Hallahan, RR 3, Blyth, a member of Hallrice 4H Dairy calf club has had an early start in the ■Ahow ring this past summer. This past spring his summer yearling was named Grand Cham pion 4H calf at Ontario Holstein Show at Stratford. At the Huron County Holstein show at Clinton in June he captured Junior Champion Female. In June it was first and All■'Indiana Summer Yearling at the Indiana State Holstein show. In Murray Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averaged 1256 lbs. sold for $86.52. Six steers consigned by Perry Elliott, RR 2, Ripley averaged 1127 lbs. sold for $86.05. Four steers consigned by Joe Courtney, RR 1, Dungannon, averaged 1208 lbs. sold for $86.03. One steer consign ed by Jake Versteeg, RR 2, Clifford weighed 1177 lbs. sold for $86. Three steers consigned by Wayne Allin, RR 1, Blyth, averaged 1005 lbs. sold for $85.76. Good to choice heifers sold from $83 to $85. Two heifers consigned by Glen Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1125 lbs. sold for $84.36. Five heifers consigned by Wayne Allen, RR 1, Blyth averaged 920 lbs. sold for $83.75. Nine heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, July it won second place at the Tennessee Holstein show. In August it took first prize at Kentucky Holstein show and first place and Honourable Mention at the Indiana State Fair. This past week Jamie was named Grand Champion 4H calf at the Western Ontario Championship show at Stratford. Jamie is looking forward to showing his calf at local fairs and 4H shows and then off to World Dairy Expo at Madison, Wisconsin and at the Royal Winter Fair. RR 3, Goderich averaged 1178 lbs. sold for $82.77. Three heifers consigned by Ann Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1127 lbs. sold for $82.60. Five heifers consigned by Bob Orr, RR 4, Kincardine averaged 996 lbs. sold for $82.05. There were 83 cows on offer, with a very strong market. DI and D2 cows, sold from $60 to $65; D3 and D4 cows, $55 to $60. One cow consigned by Finch Farms, RR 1, Ethel, weighed 1350 lbs. sold for $63.75. Two cows consigned by H. & D. Gaunt Farms, RR 2, Lucknow averaged 1285 lbs. sold for $63.25. Two cows consigned by Keith & Helen Lapp, RR 1, Auburn averaged 1800 lbs. sold for $63.11 Champion Jamie Hallahan holds championship heifer after a winning summer in competitionsas far afield as Indianaand Tennessee. This week he’ll be taking part in the Brussels Fall Fair. One cow consigned by Tom Miller, RR 2, Bluevale weighed 1110 lbs. sold for $63. Two cows consigned by Higenell Farms, RR 5, Mitchell averaged 1520 lbs. sold for $62.98. Three cows consigned by John Blake, RR 2, Brussels, averaged 1400 lbs. sold for $62.50. Two cows consigned by John Wesselink, RR 4, Brussels aver aged 1490 lbs. sold for $61.91. Six cows consigned by Peter Scheur- water, RR 2, Teeswater averaged 1310 lbs. sold for $61.67. Five cows consigned by Green Haven Farms, RR 2, Monkton averaged 1154 lbs. sold for $61.58 to the high of $67.50. Pigs under 50 lbs. sold at $104.41; 50 - 60 lbs., $77.69; 60 lbs. and over, $81.93. Come see the New HIGH EFFICIENCY DCVETEC CORN FURNACE [100,000 B.T.U.] Now being U.L.C. Approved ON DISPLAY AT Brussels Fair Sept. 18 & 19 Exeter Fair Sept. 21, 22, & 23 Van Egmond Ciderfest Sept. 30 Also see the original DOVETEC CORN HEATER [35,000 B.T.U.] the only corn heater with U.L.C. Approval at... Farm Safety Assoc, gives tips to avoid silo gas The Farm Safety Association recommends that farmers take extreme care this fall when filling silos. Variable growing conditions in some areas of Ontario may have created a situation where silo gas may be more of a problem this year than others. Climatic conditions play a large role in the formation of deadly silo gas, and weather condi tions this summer have caused some farm safety experts to issue warnings concerning the gas. Silo gas or nitrogen dioxide is produced as a by-product of the fermentation process that takes place once plant material is put into a silo. A variety of climatic stresses on the plant material during the growing season can dramatically increase the possibility of toxic gases forming. To avoid silo gas, farmers are advised not to harvest crops imme diately after a rainfall. Conversely, crops damaged by hail or frost should be harvested as quickly as possible to avoid build-up of excess nitrate in the plant material. If weather or other factors have increased the possibility of nitrate build-up, plant material should be cut higher than normal, as excess nitrates are stored in the lower portion of corn stalks. Silo gas may be visible within a few hours after silo filling and may be recognized by a bleach-like odour and may be visible as a yellowish-brown haze. Dead flies or birds at the base of the silo may also be an indicator of the gas. Once a silo is filled, it should be sealed and declared off-limits for at least a three-week period. During this period of time the silo should not be entered unless all rules for confined space entry are closely followed and a self-contained breathing apparatus is used. Seaforth Fair Sept. 21 & 22 HIGH EFFICIENCY DOVETEC SPACE HEATER [60,000 B.T.U.] Junior Farmers Agri-Week dinner October 1 Order now for Delivery in early Rill! What is agriculture about? Do vou have an interest in agriculture? Are you concerned about the issues facing agriculture and its future? Agri-Food Week, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, allows one to get the answers to these questions and others. Agri Food Week is a time to further promote agriculture and its people. The Huron County Junior Farm ers have planned an Agri-Food Week Dinner, ‘Huron County: An Agricultural Leader IV’, for Mon day, October 1, at 7 p.m. in the Deadline nears for grain stabilization plan BY BRIAN HALL FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, HURON COUNTY Producers who grow corn, soy beans, wheat, barley, canola and oats are advised to enroll in the Ontario Farm Income Stabilization Program before the October 1, 1990 deadline. Producers who enrolled in 1988 Clinton Legion. The evening pro gram also includes the presentation of our Rural Leadership Awards to people for their outstanding leader ship and contributions to agricul ture and the rural community in Huron County. Guest speaker is Brigid Pyke, O.F.A. President. One cannot talk about Huron County without mentioning its agricultural leadership and the importance of agriculture to Huron County. Tickets for “Huron County: An Agricultural Leader IV’’ are avail- or 1989 do not need to re-enroll for 1990. Only producers not previous ly enrolled are advised to enroll by contacting their local O.M.A.F. office for an enrollment form. If you are not sure of your enrollment status this may be checked by contacting the Farm Income Sta- biliation Commission by calling (416) 326-3276 (collect calls accept ed). able by contacting the Clinton O.M.A.F. or Robert Hunking, 523- 4316, RR 1, Auburn. Tickets are $10.00/person or $50.00 for four tickets and recognition as a co- Fall Fencing Trade-up Time from Gallaghers Buy over $400 of Gallagher Power Wire and get a Gallagher Drive-Over Gate worth $84.95 FREE. 887-9648 sponsorer of the evening. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Friends of 4-H Fund or the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program. For information or a demonstration Call .... Huron Corn Heater Ed Baker 1-657-9548 ***** McGavin Farm Equipment Walton 887-6465 527-0245***** Richard Lobb Auctions, Clinton 482-7898***** Salverda Brothers, Londesboro 482-3106 527-1929***** J. P. 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