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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-04-26, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. 1989. Farm Take care in manure spreading Livestock Report Selective demand at Brussels Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. met a selective demand, Friday, on choice steers and hei­ fers, selling $1.00 to $2.00 lower, with second grade cattle selling under extreme pressure. There were 520 slaughter cattle, 33 stockers and feeders and 162 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $88 to $92; good steers were $85 to $88. Six steers consigned by John Dorsch of RR 2, Bluevale, averag­ ing 1137 lbs., sold for an average price of $93.56. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon, with an average weight of 1262 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.64 with one limousin steer weighing 1260 lbs., selling for a high of $96.75. Two steers consigned by Ron Gordon of RR 2, Blyth, with an average weight of 1160 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.25. Nine steers and heifers consigned by Gordon Daer of RR 1, Auburn, with an average weight of 1103 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.16. Ten steers and heifers consigned by Glen Sellers, of RR 2, Bluevale, with an average weight of 1207 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.99. Two steers consigned by Murray Gordon of RR 2, Blyth, sold for an average price of $91.58, and weighed an average of 1205 lbs. Eight steers consigned by Barry Heinmiller of RR 2, Palmerston, with an average weight of 1201 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.29, with one limousin steer averaging 1160 lbs., selling for a high of $94. Twenty steers consign­ ed by Bill Hayden of RR 6, Goderich, sold at an average price of $90.94, and weighed an average 1349 lbs. Six steers consigned by Bob Rice of RR 2, Staffa, with an average weight of 1375 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.88. One steer consigned by Peter Dorsch ofRR5, Brussels, weighing 1420 lbs., sold for a price of $90.25. One steer consigned by Bill Fitz­ simmons of RR 2, Cargill, with a weight of 1250 lbs., sold for $89.50. One steer consigned by Sharon Fitzsimmons of RR 2, Cargill, weighing 1230 lbs., sold for a price of $89.50. Six steers and heifers consigned by Gary Van Camp of RR 4, Brussels, with an average weight of 1278 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.19. Ten steers and heifers consigned by Lloyd Wepp- ler of RR 2, Ayton, weighing an average of 1161 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.05. Sixteen steers and heifers con­ signed by Maple Ridge Farms of RR 5, Brussels, with an average weight of 1104 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.65. Choice heifers sold from $87 to $91. Good heifers were $84 to $87. Six heifers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale, with an average weight of 1008 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.47, with one red heifer, weighing 1000 lbs., selling for a high of $95.25. Four heifers consigned by Keith Miller of RR 2, Bayfield, with an average weight of 958 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.08. Fifteen heifers consigned by Bruce Corri­ gan of RR 1, Bluevale, with an average weight of 990 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.96, with one Limousin heifer weighing 1020 lbs., selling for a high of $97.75. Four heifers consigned by Carl Courtney of RR 1, Dungannon, with an average weight of 965 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.32. Six heifers consigned by Glen Kerr of RR 3, Palmerston, sold at an average price of $88.55, and weighed an average of 1285 lbs., Four heifers consigned by Jim and Les Stephenson of RR 1, Ethel, with an average weight of 943 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.33. Slaughter Cows: DI and D2 Cows, $54 to $58, with sales to $60; D3 and D4, $50 to $54; Canners and cutters, $45 to $50; Bologna Bulls, over 1600 lbs., $65 to $78; under 1600 lbs., $63.75 to $74. BY RON FLEMING P. ENG., OMAF Spring is here. Grass is growing, birds are singing, it’s time to think about spreading manure. Here are some reminders for spreading manure - especially liquid manure - that will help reduce odours, make the most of nutrients, and prevent pollution: 1. Wait until the soil is dry enough that you could prepare a seedbed. This is sometimes very hard to do, but it avoids a lot of problems. Zehrs wins OMAF retailer award Agriculture Minister Jack Rid­ dell recently presented OMAF retailer awards to two Huron County stores at a ceremony in Toronto. Valu Mart in Exeter was the recipient of one of 25 award certificates which are awarded annually to stores showing year- round, total store support for Ontario food products. Zehrs in Wingham achieved the distinction of being judged the overall winner, province-wide, for 1988. These awards are highly regarded in the retail trade, and are the Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s way of acknowledging the excellent support they provide to ur Foodland Ontario Retail Merchan­ dising Program. 2. Work the manure into the soil as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. 3. Check tile outlets from the field during and after spreading. If you can see any evidence of manure in the tile, plug the tile, call Ministry of Environment, pump the polluted water onto the field. 4. If you see manure ponding in a field after it is spread, assume it will get into any tile under the pond (no, it isn’t filtered by the soil) and take the steps noted in No. 3. 5. Apply manure at nutrient application rates needed for crop production. Use soil tests to moni­ tor levels of P and K. Don’t overapply! Ride with the Take a ride on John Deere’s most popular riding mower, the RX75. 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