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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1991-01-09, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1991. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Market stronger at Brussels Livestock Friday stronger on all There and were 356 160 pigs sold fromsteers The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold classes of cattle, slaughter cattle on offer. Good to choice $89 to $97 per hundred weight. Ten steers consigned by George Blake, RR 2, Brussels averaged 1258 lbs. sold for $95.25 to the high of $97. Fourteen steers consigned by Mur ray Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averaged 1485 lbs. sold for $94.45. One steer consigned by Dennis Robinson, RR 2, Gadshill weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $94. Seventeen steers consigned by Tom Helm, RR 7, Lucknow aver aged 1324 lbs. sold for $93.77. One Meetings outline NSCP grant programs Specifics on the new National Soil Conservation Program (NSCP) for Huron County will be made available at the Hensall Complex on January 9, and at the Wingham High School on January 10. The maximum grant per farmer is Guelph conference studies agricultural changes A conference entitled “Changing Paradigms in Agriculture and Food” will be held at the Univer sity Centre, University of Guelph, on February 8 and 9, 1991. This conference will explore the moral and philosophical roots of basic conflicts in agricultural and policy and practices. Dr. Gary Jr. Farmers name executive The Central Huron Junior Farm ers recently elected their executive for 1991. Filling the various positions are: President, Ross McIntosh, RR 4, Seaforth; Vice-President, Rick Fowler, Seaforth; Secretary, Pat Keller, Goderich; Treasurer, Deb Craig, Blyth; Agricultural Contact Person, Wilma Veenstra, RR 5, Clinton; Public Relations Officer, Christian Farmers want changes to bds. Supply management remains a valuable marketing tool for family dairy enterprises, the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) told the National Dairy Task Force at its public hearings in Guelph in late November. But the CFFO also cautioned that the system has no problems and recommended a number of chang es. “Supply management provides stability in milk supplies, pricing and long-term development. Its principles are as valid as in the past. We support its use as a way to reduce the economic pain caused by an erratic market place,” the brief says. But the brief goes on to caution, “We do not support its use to ignore the long-term directions of OMAF Record Book available The O.M.A.F. Blue Book has been revised to accommodate GST entires: •two columns for GST in the revenue section. •two colums for GST in the expense section. •a page for summarizing GST collected, paid, remitted and re funded. The book contains the usual section where receipts and expens es can be entered on a monthly basis. These monthly totals can steer consigned by Warden and Glen Haney, RR 4, Seaforth weigh ed 1230 lbs. sold for $92.50. Four steers consigned by Rick Bross, RR 1, Mildmay averaged 1268 lbs. sold for $91.95. One steer consigned by Harvey Hoggart, RR 1, Londesboro weighed 1070 lbs. sold for $92.75. Three steers consigned by Bob Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1167 lbs. sold for $91.69. Ten steers consigned by Jack Giousher, RR 4, Wingham averged 1263 lbs. sold for $91.56. Two steers con signed by Lauderlea Farms, RR 2, Listowel averaged 990 lbs. sold for $91.49. Seven steers consigned by Stam Farms, RR 4, Kincardine averaged 1266 lbs. sold for $91.38. $10,000. The NSCP consists of six finan cial grants which will assist agricul tural land owners in the following four areas: 1. Protect fragile land with permanent cover crops. Comstock, professor of philosophy at Iowa State University and author of “Is there a Moral Obligation to Preserve the Family Farm?’’, will present the keynote address on Friday, February 8 at 8 p.m. On Saturday morning, February 9, a panel consisting of representa tives from various academic disci- Robert Hunking, RR 1, Auburn; County Directors, Nadia Frances- cutto, RR 1, Seaforth; Sandra, Lee, Seaforth; Ross McIntosh and George Wilson, RR 1, Varna. The Central Huron Junior Farm ers is comprised of the former Clinton and District, Seaforth and South Huron Junior Farmers’ Clubs. Junior Farmers are always looking for new members between the market place. To the extent that the use of supply management for more than 20 years has developed some resistance to long-term mar ket trends, some renewed links to market signals will be appropri ate?’ CFFO supports a number of changes: •a five-year phase-out of the federal subsidy for industrial milk. •changes to the quota transfer mechanisms to reduce quota value and keep retiring farmers from taking quota wealth out of agricul ture; and •a quota trust fund to provide free quota for 10 years to beginning farmers. The Federation rejects the inclu sion of quota values in cost of production formulas and cautions then be transferred to a summary page so that the user can keep running totals during the year. Examples are provided to guide the user. The new version also contains a combined cash flow projector and monitor. Be sure to pick up the accom panying factsheet entitled “Farm Record Keeping and the Goods and Services Tax". This article pro vides an explanation as to how to use the Blue Book for GST entries. Good to choice heifers sold from $88 to $92 to the high of $100. Five heifers consigned by Dennis Robin son, RR 2, Gadshill averaged 1248 lbs. sold for $95.10 to the high of $100. One heifer consigned by Warden and Glen Haney, RR 4, Seaforth weighed 1160 lbs. sold for $93.25. Three heifers consigned by Glen Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1143 lbs. sold for $91.32. 2. Retire agricultural lands which are subject to erosion. 3. Protect lands adjacent to streams or open ditches from intensive agricultural practices. 4. Flood Plains. Eligibility for this program is plines in the area of agriculture and food will present the fundamental beliefs and values that underly their research and scholarship. A second panel of representa tives of various stakeholders in Canada’s food sector will present their basic interests and values on Saturday afternoon, followed by a the ages ot lb and 29, rural or urban. Junior Farmers offers many activities for its members from sports to culture and community projects to leadership develop ment. For further information con cerning Junior Farmers contact the Clinton O.M.A.F. 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Junior Farmers “Building Future Rural Leaders Through Self Help and Community Betterment:” that some of the benefits of stable prices are captured in some dairy input costs and as a result, have an impact on cost of production calcu lations. Course helps recognize volunteer efforts BY NICK GELEYNSE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY For many organizations, volun teers are their greatest resource. How does your organization recog nize their contributions? Join other volunteer co-ordina tors for a workshop on “Recogniz ing The Volunteer”, led by Peter Delisle, a Resource and Develop ment Trainer and Consultant from Toronto. This information work shop is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23 at the Huronview Auditorium, Clinton. For more information, or to register, contact Nick Geleynse or Jane Muegge at the OMAF Office in Clinton (482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170 for long distance). This workshop is sponsored by Volunteer Huron. Four heifers consigned by Jerry view Farms, RR 5, Mildmay aver aged 1200 lbs. sold for $89.90. Three heifers consigned by Harvey Hoggart, RR 1, Londesboro aver aged 1082 lbs. sold for $89.90. One heifer consigned by Fred Smith, RR 3, Brussels weighed 1040 lbsf. sold for $89. Nine heifers consign ed by David Bowles, RR 3, Brussels averaged 970 lbs. sold for $88.95. Two heifers , consigned by Ann unaffected by dollars received un der any other program. Application deadline for 1991 is March 1, 1991. For further information contact your Ontario Soil & Crop Improve ment Association field inspector at 1-800-265-5170 or 482-3428. concluding address by Dr. Com stock. This conference is sponsored by the Faith and Agriculture Commit tee at the University of Guelph. This committee aims to bring moral reflection to bear on agricultural practices and research, and con sists of representatives of Univer sity of Guelph faculty, students, and chaplains, and of several farm organizations. The registration fee for the conference is $40 ($25 for stu dents), which includes lunch on Saturday. Federation to hear hydro cost-saving tips The Huron County Federation of Agriculture will meet at the Bruce- field Public School on January 10 at 8:30 p.m. to hear Lionel Lebrun, Clinton Area Manager of Ontario Hydro speak on Ontario Hydro initiatives and energy manage ment. Mr. Lebrun will give helpful advice on saving electricity on farms and homes. This evening will benefit all concerned about saving energy and money. Following the question period meetings of new committees will take place. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. REPORT The market on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 met active demands with choice steers and heifers selling from $91 to $96 with top sales of $101.50. There were 389 cattleonofferDec. 27and 191 head on offer Jan. 3. Fifteen steers consigned by Earl Foster averaging 1232 lbs. sold for $97.35 with top sales of $101.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Nine steers consigned by Jim Howatt averaging 1288 lbs. sold for $97.65 with a top sale of $98.70. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Four steers consigned by Murray Hastings averaging 1207 lbs. sold for $96.00. Eight steers consigned by J.L.W. Campbell averaging 1182 lbs. sold for $95.40 with a top sale of $98 00. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Forty steers consigned by Murray Shiellsaveraging 1271 lbs. sold for $94.55 with a too sale of $98.75. Purchased by Dominion Meat Packers. Five steers consigned by Mike Courtney averaging 1305 lbs. sold for $94.30 with a top sale of $95.00. Purchased by St. Helens Meat Packers. Eight steers consigned by Jim Rap son averaging 1244 Ib^. sold for $93.35 with a top sale of $98.50. Purchased by Innerkip Meat Packers. Six heifers consigned by Everett Dustow a veraging 1168 lbs. so Id for $94.10 with a top sale of $96.00. Purchased by Darling Food Markets. Three heifers consigned by J.L.W Campbellaveraging1178lbs. sold for $92.25. Twenty-two heifers consigned by Shultz Bros, averaging 1086 lbs. sold for $91.10 with a top sale of $94.75. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Five heifers consigned by Wayne Redmond averaging 1044 lbs. sold for $91.10. 0WNER8.MANAGER 262-2831 SALESREP. BARRYMILLER JOE ZEHR 235-2717 887-9599 Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1120 lbs. sold for $88.58. There were 145 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $57 to $63; D3 and D4 cows, $52 to $55. Four cows consigned by Lauder lea Farms, RR 2, Listowel averaged 1203 lbs. sold for $63.75. One ccrw consigned by Anna Dolmage, RR 1, Londesboro weighed 1590 lbs. sold for $59. Five cows consigned by Fred McClure, Walton averaged 1305 lbs. sold for $58.50. Two cows consigned by Lloyd Yennsen, RR 3, Mildmay averaged 1285 lbs. sold for $58.79. One cow consigned by Hammond Bros., RR 1, Monkton weighed 1450 lbs. sold for $58.75. Four cows consigned by Ron McClure, RR 4, Walton avera- aged 1248 lbs. sold for $58.60. One cow consigned by Warden and Glen Haney, RR 4, Seaforth weigh ed 1290 lbs. sold for $58. Eight cows consigned by Peter Scheur- water, RR 2, Teeswater averaged 1501 lbs. sold for $57. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $103.10; 40 - 50 lbs., $101.25; 50 - 60 lbs., $86.58; over 60 lbs., $78.83. Quality Service & Selection makes Hamm’s Your Best Deal Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1989 Mercury Topaz 4 door 1989 Taurus 4 door 1988 Chev Celebrity 4 door 6 cyl. with air 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis4door loaded with options 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham 4 door 1985 GMC 3/4 ton pick-up 1984 Dodge 600, 4 door 1982 Dodge Aries 4 door low mileage HAMM’S Blyth Phone - 523-4342