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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-06-17, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1987. Brussels Stockyards \ Market trades on strong demand at steady prices The market at Brussels Stock- yards continued to trade on a strong demand at prices fully steady. Choice cows met a strong demand with prices advancing $1 to$2. A good supply of pigs sold on a broad demand with all weight ranges selling at higher prices. There were 434 cattle and 866 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $93 to $97 with sales to $104.25 per hundredweight. Good steers were $88 to $93. A steer consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine weigh­ ing 1340 lbs. sold for $104.25 with their total offering of 13 steers averaging 1106 lbs. selling for an overall price of $93.37. A steer consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon weighing 1230 lbs. sold at $101.75 with their total lot of 28 steers averaging 1121 lbs. and selling for an average price of $94.59. Four­ teen steers consigned by Murray Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1311 lbs. sold for an average price of $93.92 with sales to $99.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Keith Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1184 lbs. sold for $94.25 with sales to $97.00. A steer consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham weighing 13201bs. sold for $97 with his total offering of 16 steers averaging 1221 lbs. and selling for the overall price of $95.32. Thirty-seven steers con­ signed by George Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham averag­ ing 122 7 lbs. sold for an average price of $93.61 and they had sales to$96. Two steers consigned by Jack Shiell of RR 3, Wingham averaging 1115 lbs. sold for $95.85. Seven steers consigned by Gor­ don Kastner of RR 1, Elmwood averaging 1277 lbs. sold for an average price of $92.25 with sales to $95.50. Six steers consigned by Harold Zettler of Chepstow aver­ aging 1213 lbs. sold for $92.35 with sales to$94.75. Ten steers consign­ ed by Bruce Corrigan of RR 1, Bluevale averaging 1081 lbs. sold for an average price of $93.99 with sales to $94.50. A steer consigned by Calvin Semple of RR 1, Ethel weighing 1120 lbs. sold for $94.50. Choice exotic heifers sold from $92 to $96 with sales to $98.50. Choice white-faced heifers were $86 to $92. Good heifers were $83 to $86. Choice cows sold from $67 to $72. Goodcowswere $61 to $67. Cannersandcutterswere$58 to $61. A fancy Charlois Bull, weighing 2140 lbs., sold for $86.50. Twenty to 30 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.69 per lb.; 30 to 40 lb. pigs to a high of $1.35 per lb.; 40 to 50 lb. pigs traded to a high of $ 1.20; 50 to 60 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.18; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.11 per lb. Brussels Stockyards will hold another Stocker & Feeder Sale on Tuesday, June 16, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. To consign cattle to this sale, please phone 887-6461. for $92. with his total offering of four heifersaveraging 1093 lbs. with his average price of $89.77. A heifer consigned by Oliver Unruh of RR 1, Elmwood weighing 1680 lbs. sold for $92.75 with his overall offering of eight heifers averaging 1225 lbs. and selling for the overall price of $88.52. Clarify Highway Traffic Act for farmers. Safety Association speaker says A heifer consigned by Carl Dinsmore of RR1, Gorrie weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $98.50 with his total offering of six heifers averag- ing 1158 lbs. and selling for the overall price of $94.19. Four heifers consigned by Ralph Adams ofRR2, Atwood averaging 1055 lbs. sold for an average price of $90.34 with sales to $94. Five heifers consigned by Harold Schmidt of RR 3, Hanover weigh­ ing 1120 lbs. sold for an average price of $90.08 with sales to $93.75. A heifer consigned by Gordon Dougherty of RR 3, Goderich sold PC agriculture critic pushes more subsidies The way to help Ontario farmers out of the economic morass in which they find themselves under the present government is to increase farm subsidies, according to MPP Ross Stevenson, Progres­ sive Conservative agriculture critic in the provincial legislature. “We propose an improved farm support system, improved subsi­ dies for Ontario farmers, to help them obtain new market opportun­ ities in the world today,” Mr. Stevenson said at a press confer­ ence preceding a business lun­ cheon for North Huron riding workers at the Wingham Golf and Country Club on Monday. However, he said that details of the strategy would not be revealed until a provincial election is called. “Most of our election material is ready to go and will be released at theappropriate time,” he said, although he did promise his party would have an “agriculture flyer” out soon that would be available to the public. Mr. Stevenson was the guest speaker at the luncheon, which attracted about 50 members of the Huron County Progressive Con­ servative Association, many of whom had not met the P.C. candidate for the new riding of Huron, Seaforth-area farmer Nico Peters. Following the luncheon, Mr. Peters addressed the group before introducing Mr. Stevenson. It was the first time the agriculture critic from the riding of Durham-York had been in this part of the county, and he took advantage of the brief visit to tour several Wingham businesses, including Royal Homes and the Sunrise Dairy, Mr. Peters said. Mr. Stevenson made it clear that he blamed what he called massive increases in government spending over the past two years for many of the province’s economic woes, including the problems faced by farmers at the present time. “The (Liberal) government has taken unprecedented amounts of money out of our pockets since it was elected, and as long as we are willing to pay it, they are happy to spend it,’’ he said, noting that there had been 19 tax increases since the Peterson government came to power in 1985, ending 40 years of Tory rule. On the agricultural side, he said that it was good to see that the agriculture budget had increased as overall government spending increased, butquestioned whether the money was being spent wisely. Continued on page 20 Ministry of Transport and Com­ munications should clarify the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act as they pertain to farmers moving equipment on the road, the Huron Federation of Agriculture was told at its June meeting in Belgrave Wednesday night. Joe Andrews, resource person with the Farm Safety Association’s Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Com­ mittee said there is confusion on the part of farmers, the general public and Ontario police forces as to what is and isn’t legal in moving equipment. He said the Farm Safety Association Jiad asked that all portions of the HTA that apply to farm equipment be put in a special section for easy reference but this suggestion had not been taken up by the MTC. The Assocation had also made representations, so far without success, to have laws put in place preventing the misuse of slow moving vehicle signs. He showed several slides showing the signs used as laneway markers and construction zone markers, even on the top of an electrical trans­ mission tower. Such misuses, he says, lead to confusion on the part of motorists. In the U.S. many states have laid down penalties for misuse of the signs except in the conditions called for. Mr. Andrews called on farmers to prepare properly before going on to a roadway with farm equipment. They should clean all windows for good visibility, make sure lights and flashers work properly, make sure a good slow-moving vehicle sign is moun­ ted in the proper place, have two means of attachment (a drawbold plus asafety chain) on all towed vehicles and check all fluid levels, he said. Accidents have happened because farm vehicles have run out of gas while travelling on a highway. Farm vehicles should travel on the roadway until they see a build-up of traffic behind then pull off and let traffic pass he said although there was discussion on that point. Paul Klopp, Federation president, said police didn’t al­ ways agree and farmers had been charged for not riding on the shoulder of the road. Mr. Andrews said that was one of the grey areas and police in different parts of the province are interpreting the laws in different ways because of lack of clarification. Generally, shoulders of roads are not sturdy enough to hold heavy equipment and dodging on and off the road to avoid mailboxes or guardrails may cause more of a hazard than travelling on the roadway in the first place. He warned farmers that they can beinvolved in serious lawsuits, particularly if they don’tuse all precautions. Atnight, for instance, the law requires that there be two white lights in front and one red in back but the law also requires that allturnsmustbesignalled. One operator of equipment in the province went to jail because a young woman was killed when she ran into the back of the equipment when it was turning at night. And insurance may not cover some accidents, he warned, particularly if vehicle drivers are under 16. He advised the purchase of a portable light bar that can hang on the back of equipment at a cost of about $69. He also advised the use of an amber, rotating beacon on the roof of a tractor or mounted on a telescoping post to help warn drivers of farm equipment. The use of escort vehicles to move over-siz­ ed equipment was also advised. He also warned of the dangers of all-terrain vehicles, particularly for young riders. Many of the machines are simply too powerful for the young people using them, he said. SAWDUST BEDDING FOR LIVESTOCK DELIVERED IN 600 cu. ft. LOADS Craig Hardwoods Ltd Auburn 526-7220 IT’S TIME! Time to deworm your whole herd at turnout with Banminth II* Dairy Cattle Dewormer pellets! Getthe most out of your herd with Banminth II*: [1] No Milk Withdrawal! [2] Economical! 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