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The Citizen, 1991-01-30, Page 14THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1991. PAGE 15. Prices strong at Brussels Stockyard sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold strong on all classes of cattle. There were 301 slaugter cattle and 131 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from Farm OMAF offers marketing course BY BRIAN HALL FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY In these times of uncertainty, the problem for many agricultural pro­ ducts is not to produce more, but to sell for a higher price. Producers are not able to control the market price, but we can learn to manage the price risk associated with many farm products. It has been said that it is more cost effective for farmers to increase storage prices they receive than to increase average yields. Improving the average price received for a commodity is not black and white, as it involves an understanding of what affects the market. Still, many producers have im­ proved the price they received for their product by improving their marketing skills. The Ministry of Agriculture and Proposals wanted for stewardship grant Grant proposals for on-farm de­ monstrations and conservation education projects under the Land Stewardship II program are being sought by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF). The ministry is seeking proposals from both local and provincial farm organizations as well as conserva­ tion authorities. Grants for on-farm demonstra­ tion and evaluation projects are available to local farm organiza­ tions working in co-operation with agribusiness, colleges and univer •sities. Projects can include: tillage systems, nutrient and pest man­ agement practices, conservation structures, and manure and waste management systems. OMAF will share half the costs for up to $10,000 per project site per $88 to $93 per hundred weight. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Murray Forbes. RR 2, Clinton averaged 1330 lbs. sold for $93.95 to the high of $100. Twenty steers consigned by Max Oldfield, Brus­ sels averaged 1235 lbs. sold for Food and OATI are offering two Introductory Marketing Courses in Huron during the month of Febru­ ary. The courses will provide hands on marketing training for those who have not previously completed a marketing course. Course 1 will be held at the F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The course will be held each Monday and Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for four weeks beginn­ ing Monday, February 4. The second introductory course will be held each Wednesday and Thurs­ day evening from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for four weeks beginning on Wed­ nesday, February 6th at the Board­ room of the Hensail District Co-op in Hen sail. Cost for each course is $35.00. Pre-registration is requir­ ed. Enrolment is limited to 15 people. For further information and to pre-register contact the OMAF Office in Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. year. The projects will be carefully monitored and resulting data will be made available to agricultrual specialists and farmers in the province. Grants for conservation aware­ ness, promotion and education projects are available to local farm organizations for one-time projects, and to provincial farm organiza­ tions and conservation authorities for longer-term programs. Local projects may receive grants of up to $5,000. Longer-term regional or provincial programs may be cost- shared up to 50 per cent to a maximum of $40,000. Organizations wishing further details about the grants are invited to contact the ministry’s resources management branch in Guelph at (519) 767-3561. $93.90 to the high of $96. Seven steers consigned by Leonard Black, RR 1, Proton Station averaged 1320 lbs. sold for $92.32. Seven steers consigned by John Thornton, RR 1, Gorrie averaged 1160 lbs. sold for $89.60. Three steers consigned by Carl McLellan, RR 4, Brussels averaged 1170 lbs. sold for $88.05. There were too few heifers to quote a price. Seven heifers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, RR 2, Ripley averaged 1198 lbs. sold for $90.47. There were 220 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $58 to $64; D3 and D4 cows, $50 to $55. One cow consigned by Gordon Mitchell, RR 3, Brussels weighed 1560 lbs. sold for $69.25. One cow consigned by Scott Cardiff, RR 1, Ethel weighed 1090 lbs. sold for $68. One cow consigned by Jerome Zettler, RR 2, Walkerton weighed 1520 lbs. sold for $67. One cow consigned by Barry Johnston, RR 3, Holyrood weighed 1480 lbs. sol for $62.50. Two cows consigned by Ivan Pickett, RR 4, Clinton averaged 1065 lbs. sold for $61.15. One cow consigned by Bill Brindley, RR 6, Goderich weighed 1110 lbs. sold for $60.50. Four cows consigned by Clarence Bishop, RR 1, Ethel If You Don't Stop In Now, You'll Never Get It downtime See our Service Manager for details about Downtime Prevention and he’ll give you this coffee mug as a free gift. You can then take the opportunity to talk about the special offers that are available, on-site equipment no cost and no obli- easiest way for you for you (in addition Downtime PREVENTION averaged 1258 lbs. sold for $60.11. Two cows consigned by Zettlerdale Farms, RR 1, Chepstow, averaged 1415 lbs. sold for $59.72. Two cows consigned by John Scheurwater, RR 2, Teeswater averaged 1450 lbs. sold for $59.24. Two cows consigned by Blake Lotton, RR 4, Ripley averaged 1395 lbs. sold for $58.74. Four cows HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. REPORT The market on Thursday, January 24 met a steady demand on slaughter steers and heifers. There were 243 head on offer. Good and Choice steers and heifers sold from $89 to $93. Twelve steers consigned by Ed Robinson averaging 1224 lbs. sold for $92.55 with a top sale of $94.25. Purchased by Innerkip Meat Packers. Three steers consigned by Larry Plaetzer averaging 1220 lbs. sold for $92.10. Forty-two steers consigned by Maple Emblem averaging 1314 lbs. sold for $90.50 with a top sale of $92.50. Purchased by Piave Meat Packers. Fourteen steers consigned by Kerslake Farms averaging 1442 lbs. sold for $89.25 with a top sale of $92.40. Purchased by Innerkip Meat Packers. Thirteen heifers consigned by Rob Gardiner averaging 1355 lbs. sold for $91.70 with a top sale of $95. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Ten heifers consigned by Allan Rundle averaging 1149 lbs. sold for $90.20 with a top sale of $93.75. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twenty-four heifers consigned by Lome Ballentyne averaging 1124 lbs. sold for $87.50 with a top sale of $91. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Fifteen heifers consigned by Stan Francis averaging 1146 lbs. sold for $87.15 with a top sale of $93. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. 262-2831 OWNER MANAGER BARRY MILLER 235-2717 SALES REP. JOE ZEHR 887-9599 consigned by Bylsma Farms, Blyth averaged 1400 lbs. sold for $57.71. Four cows consigned by Margaret Beirnes, RR 2, Listowel averaged 1178 lbs. sold for $57.15. Twelve cows consigned by Greg Higgins, RR 5, Brussels averaged 1081 lbs. sold for $57.63. Pigs under 60 lbs. sold for $89.37; over 60 lbs., $72.63. and schedule your free inspection. There’s gation. It’s simply the to find out what's in it to free coffee). Huron 4H leaders Keeping You In The Field. elect new executive An enthusiastic crowd laughed and cried with Rev. Roger Mc­ Comb, guest speaker at the 4-H Leaders’ annual meeting in Au­ burn. His message involved anoth­ er set of 4-H’s - Humanity, Humour, Hugs and Happiness and he took us on a roller coaster of emotions. With lots of ideas for the new year, the new executive was install­ ed: President, Dave Townsend; 1st Vice, Isobel Campbell; 2nd Vice, Don Alton; Sec.Treas., Janet Web­ ster; Directors, Sandra Turner, Pat Saunderock, Doug Miller, Lavern Clark, Barry Cleave, Kelly Ryan; Regional Directors, Les Falconer, Donna Hayden, Tom Hem. For more information on 4-E activites in the coming year, con tact any of the above. Woman fined for not appearing in court Continued from page 1 come spring. Judge Hunter fined Ms. Bea $100 on each of the failure t appear charges and granted suspended sentence on the fals pretenses charges with two years < probation. RI3III