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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987. Brussels Stockyards Trading steady, fancy cattle at a premium The market at Brussels Stock- yards Limited traded steady on Friday with fancy cattle selling at a premium. Heavily tagged, overfin­ ished and undesirable cattle met further pressure. Cows and pigs sold lower. There were 1106 cattle and 652 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $83 to $86.50 with a sale to $89.75 per hundredweight. Good steers were $79 to $83. A steer consigned by Allan Thornton of RR 1, Gorrie weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $89.75 with his offering of 14 steers averaging 1229 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.42 and seven steers from John Thornton averaging 1L67 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.82 with a sale to $87.50. Five steers consigned by Chester Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter averaging 1152 lbs. sold for an overall price of $86.60 and his three heifers averaging 987 lbs. sold for $86. Fifteen steers consigned by Howard Martin of RR 3, Brussels averaging 1157 lbs. sold for an overall price of $86.24. Seven heavy steers consigned by Joe Zettler of RR 2, Walkerton averaging 1316 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.96. Four steers consigned by Neil Faulkner of RR 3, Moorefield averaging 1240 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.02. Twelve Sheep symposium for commercial producer BY DON PULLEN AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HURON COUNTY A Sheep Production Symposium will be held on March 20 and 21 at the University of Guelph in Guelph. The program is designed with the large commercial lamb pro­ ducer in mind, but smaller produc­ ers and others associated with the sheep industry are also welcome. The focus is on all aspects of lamb production. The program includes five diff­ Management course covers range of topics steers consigned by Bill and George Pearson of RR 1, Ethel averaging 1212 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.90 with their two heifers averaging 1105 lbs. selling for $84.09. Twenty-four steers consigned by Bill, Sandy and Dick Fitzsimmons of Cargill averaging 1177 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.41. Thirteen steers consigned by Hodgins Bros, of RR 8, Parkhill averaging 1298 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.28, with a sale to $87. Fifteen steers consigned by Hopper Bros, of RR 5, Brussels averaging 1141 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.02. Twenty-six steers consigned by Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham, averag­ ing 1180 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.27 with a sale to $87. Two steers consigned by Ken Hurst of RR 2, Atwood averaging 1145 lbs. sold for $84.25. Twenty - four steers consigned by Mac Ross ofRR3, Embro averaging 1170 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.20. Fourteen steers consigned by Dennis Robinson of RR 2, Gadshill averaging 1283 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.21. Twenty-two steers consigned by Ed Michiels of RR 1, Sebringville averaging 1235 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.74 with a sale to $86.75 and 15 steers from Karel Michiels averaging 1139 lbs. sold erent topics: What Does A Lamb Buyer Look For?; Using Our Genetic Resources; Making The Most of Reproductive Technology; Management From Conception to Market; and Economics of Market Alternatives. Abanquetwill be held on the evening of Friday, March 20. Tickets are available at $ 10 each. A registration fee of $40 includes seminar materials, lunches and refreshment breaks. Full details and registration forms are avail­ able at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. for an overall price of $83.16. Forty-three steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungan­ non averaging 1234 lbs. sold for an overal 1 price of $83.59 with a sale to $88.50. Thirty steers consigned by Bob Ross of RR 3, Embro averaging 1239 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.36 with a sale to $86.75. Fifteen heavy steers consigned by Lome Eadie of RR 1, Holyrood, averaging 1468 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.18. Twenty- eight steers consigned by Larry Elston of RR 4, Wingham averag­ ing 1194 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.14 with a sale to $85.75. Choice exotic heifers traded on par with steers $83 to $86.50 with a sale to $95.75. Choice white-faced heifers were $78 to $83. A fancy heifer consigned by ElwoodFitch of RR 1, Wroxeter Farm k North Huron 4-H dubs organizing next week Videos, word puzzles, demon­ strations, board games, relays, group discussions ... that’s what the 1987, 4-H program is made of! 4-H members are a very active and spirited group of young adults, 12-21. They have high expecta­ tions, are energetic, and enjoy learning by doing. To keep pace with these up-to- date members, several 4-H pro­ jects have been given a facelift. These changes include lots of activites like videos and relays to make meetings interesting and fun. Young people and parents are welcome to attend 4-H club organizational meetings. Meet new friends and learn more about the opportunities in 4-H. Thursday, March 19- 7:30 p.m. - Brussels, Morris and Grey Com­ munity Centre: • Brussels 4-H Dairy Calf Club • Brussels 4-H Beef Calf Club • Brussels 4-H Horse Club Monday, March 23 - 7:30 p.m. - weighing 1110 lbs. topped the market at $95.75 with his offering of 65 heifers averaging 1139 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.43. Seventeen heavy heifers consigned by Dave Eadie of RR 5, Lucknow averaging 1299 lbs. sold for an overall price of $86.06 with a sale to $93.25. Six heifers consign­ ed by Gord Mann of RR 2, Wroxeter averaging 1170 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.93 with a sale to $91. Four heifers consigned by Glen Haldenby of RR 2, Holyrood averaging 918 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.74. Seventeen heifers consigned by Cecil and Karl Raszmann of RR 1, Monkton averaging 1196 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.90 with a sale to $91. Two heifers consigned by Al Weppler of RR5, Mildmay averaging 1100 lbs. sold for $85.26. Seven heavy heifers consigned by Harold Schmidt of RR 3, Hanover Howick Central School: • Howick 4-H Dairy Calf Club •Howick 4-H Beef Calf Club •Howberry 4-H Horse Club •North Huron 4-H Swine Club DEKALB DAYS m.,.. Be an early bird and take. Name; Oan Ljchty advantage o! our great savings offer. Visitmeduring DEKALB ! Address: R.R. 4, Brussels DAYS, pick up your corn and alfalfa order and get a 5% - Telephone: 887-6035 savings on early cash payment. If your order is 10 units or Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. more, and you pay during DEKALB DAYS, you’ll receive a DEKALB jacket absolutely You’re already a winner when you choose DEKALB, quality products. And, with savings like these, , lose. averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.48 with sales to $84.75. Four heifers consigned by Gor­ don Daer of RR 1, Auburn averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.55 with a sale to $86.75 and his 1160 lb. steer sold for $88.50. Ten heifers consigned by Hugh Hutchison of Gorrie averaging 1068 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.85 with sales to $84.40. Choice cows were $57 to $61 with sales to $63.75. Good cows were $53 to $57. Canners and cutters were $49to$53. Heavy bulls traded to a high of $69.50. Pigs under 30 lbs. traded to a high of $1.40 per lb.; 30 - 40 lbs. traded to a high of $ 1.34 per lb.; 40 - 60 lbs. traded to a high of $1.19 per lb.; 60 - 70 lbs. traded to a high of $.98 per lb.; 70 - 80 lbs. traded to a high of $.95 per lb. NOTICE for Dead Stock removal from Grey, Howick & Turnberry Twps. CALLATW00D PETFOOD SUPPLIESLTD.AT 1-800-265-8797 For removal from all other Townships in Huron County CALLHURONDEADSTOCK ATI-800-265-5172 rBeing able to hire and keep good employees is very important to farmers if they want to maintain a profitable operation. A wealth of information on managing employ­ ees is available in the “Personnel Managementon the Farm” binder which can be found in all Ministry of Agriculture and Food offices and Canada Farm Labour Pool offices across the Province. An index and a list of resources has been prepared to make the binder easier to use. “Working Together - Better” is a course based on that binder designed to familiarize the farm employer with labour require­ ments. selection and employment, College datelines Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15 - 63rd College Royal Open House Weekend, University of Guelph. Displays by Ontario Veterinary College - audio-visual tour of veterinary practicesaround the world; information about toxins in the environment ; live display of exotic veterinary patients. Also featured - livestock show; square­ dance competition; feed and for­ age show; maple syrup exhibition; petting zoo. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Free parking and campus maps available. Wednesday, March 25 - Centralia College Experience Day - take a closer look at college studies and campus life. Senior 4-H members farm safety and health, employ­ ment standards and record keep­ ing, interpersonal communica­ tionsandhuman relations, motiva­ tion, incentives, performance ap­ praisals, terminations and inter­ views. Covers a great deal, doesn’t it? There ’ s a lot of scope for everyone. The course will be offered on Tuesday, March 24 at the Clinton OMAF Boardroom, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in the above areas you should pre-register by contacting Cheryl Brine, Acting Rural Organization Specialist, OMAF, Clinton 1-800- 265-5170 or 482-3428. are invited to see the buildings and meet the teachers and students. Lunch provided. Contact your OMAF office. Important tax change on bins Until January, 1987, farmers could apply for a refund of Ontario sales tax on grain storage bins and dryers. The refunds has been replaced by an exemption. This will save farmers the bother of processing a refund claim. Contractors who erect these structures for farmers may also purchase the materials exempt from tax. MILLS HOWSON MILLS BLYTH NOM1H0 523-4241 WINGHAM N0G2W0 357-2700 CHICK DA Y Order By April 24 For May 22 Pickup Mixed Chicks Hens Only Roosters Brown Egg Layers' Turkeys Z Minimum Order 25 Chicks Howson & Howson Limited BBBH FLOUR&FEEDMILLERSCOMPLETEFARMSUPPLIES