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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-11-20, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1991. PAGE 15. Steady demand at Brussels Livestock last week Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending November 15 were: slaughter cattle, 1040; cows, 255; veal calves, 260; lambs and goats, 60; stackers, 1200; pigs, 50. Drop in herbicide use means more problems with weeds A drop in the use of herbicides is making it increasingly hard to con­ trol weeds, Joe Gibson, County Weed Inspector told Huron County Council Nov. 7. With low prices for farm pro­ duce, the high cost of chemicals and the objections of environmen­ talists it's increasingly hard to con­ trol weeds, Mr. Gibson said. Proso Millett and Velvet Leaf are the top contenders for the crown of being hardest and most expensive weeds to control, he said. "If our government does not soon release a chemical we can use on Proso Mil­ let in com, it will be impossible to grow continuous com," he warned. Roadside cutting of weeds also became a problem because some municipalities got busy with con­ Course on weaner pigs scheduled at Holmesville This week trade was steady with light cattle selling on a steady demand with heavy cattle being discounted. The cows sold on a steady demand. struction and other tasks and didn't get the cutting done when it would be most effective, he said. Weeds should be cut sooner both for first and second cutting, he said. Mr. Gibson is also Tree Commis­ sioner for the county and in that capacity he reported that lumber prices had dropped for the year but timber was still a good crop for landowners. He said he would like to see more landowners take advan­ tage of the Ministry of Natural Resources program under which the Ministry will mark woodlots for timber sale and give the owner an estimate of how much the lumber should be worth. A lot more tree planting is being done each year and windbreaks are starting to show up around the county, he said. There were 719 steers on offer selling from $69 to $75.20 to the high of $81. Ten steers consigned by Gavin Clarke, Dundalk averag­ ing 1277 lbs. sold for an average of $75.70 to the high of $81. Six steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn averaging 1215 lbs. sold for an average of $74.90 to the high of $78. Forty-four steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1287 lbs. sold for an average of $74.65 to the high of $78.75. Forty steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira averaging 1386 lbs. sold for an average of $73.50 to the high of $77.40. Thirty steers consigned by Jim Simpson, Goderich averaging 1225 lbs. sold for an average of $73.10 to the high of $77.10. Thirty-two steers con­ signed by Lome Forster, Lucknow averaging 1322 lbs. sold for an average of $72.60 to the high of $78.75. Twenty-six steers consigned by Ashley Clark, Dundalk averaging 1285 lbs. sold for an average of $71.95 to the high of $77. Twenty steers consigned by Martin Metske, Lucknow averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an average of $70.05 to the high of $75.25. There were 321 heifers on offer selling from $69 to $76.40 to the high of $77.60. Twenty heifers consigned by Skinner Farms, Mitchell averaging 1070 lbs. sold for an average of $74.30 to the high of $76.40. Four heifers consigned by Greg Hackett, Lucknow averaging 1085 lbs. sold for an average of $74.10 to the high of $75.60. Twelve heifers con­ signed by Bill Sproul, Auburn averaging 1253 lbs. sold for an average of $74 to the high of $77.25. $57. Three cows consigned by Loreldo Farms, Belgrave averaging 1510 lbs. sold for an average of $54.65 to the high of $55. Two cows consigned by Gerald Rath- well, Brucefield averaging 1325 lbs. sold for an average of $54.30 to the high of $54.75. Four cows consigned by Harvey Becker, Ayton averaging 1212 lbs. sold for an average of $52.15 to the high of $56.25. There were 259 veal on offer selling from $70 to $96.50 to the high of $110. Ten veal consigned by Jeff Hom, Centralia averaging To the electors of Morris & Turnberry Townships Thank You for your support DOUG GARNISS PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE CALL ME WITH YOUR CONCERNS 357-1939 5?. SvwiCC • GATES •FEEDERS *ETC. at Brussels Stockyards OPEN: TUESDAY, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS $2.00 discount on long distance phone orders"*! 669-4472 VIC ZIESKE 611 lbs. sold for an average ol $104.50 to the high of $109. Two veal consigned by Marlin Metske, Lucknow averaging 550 lbs. sold for an average of $101.50 to the high of $109. Four veal consigned by John Marlin, Lucknow averaging 610 lbs. sold for an average of $100.76 io the high of $110. Eight veal con­ signed by Rick Smith, Ripley aver­ aging 626 lbs. sold for an average of $99.10 to the high of $109. Six veal consigned by Don Burnell, Gowanslown averaging 598 lbs. sold for an average of $97.65 to the high of $108.50. JOHN BANCROFT FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY "The Weaner Pig" will be the focus of a swine seminar to be held on December 10th at the Goderich Township Community Centre in Holmesville. The morning session which starts at 9:30 a.m. will feature three topics. Harry Huffman, an engineer with OMAF, will discuss the "Design and Ventilating of the Weaner Room". With the health of weaner pigs being a very important consideration, Dr. Tim Blackwell or Dr. John Martin will present ideas on "Weaner Pig Diseases, Sanitation and Performance". Ed Barrie, a swine specialist with OMAF, will focus his talk on "Feeding and Managing the Weaner Pig" to round out the morning program. Technology has played, and will play, a very important role in the swine industry. With this in mind, Bob Robson, Manager of the Shur- Gain Research Farm at Burford, will discuss their new swine facilities. To wrap up the program, Chris Brown, a soil and crop advisor with OMAF, will be talking about a key area of concern, "Swine Manure Management". Interested producers must pre­ register for the program by Friday, November 29! A cheque made out to "Education Account" ($20 per person or $30 per couple) must be sent to the OMAF Office in Clinton. Hot line leads the way for Blyth Bantams Continued from page 14 encounter. The line of Bromley, McNichol and Chamney were flying as they lead the offensive onslaught. Ryan Chamney recorded the hat-trick. Michael Bromley had a goal and three assists while Brian McNichol recorded four assists. Jerrod Button and Benjie Hakkers completed the scoring with assists to Wilfred Datema, Tim Lyons, Michael de Jong and Christopher Howson. The game pace now slows down momentarily while the practice schedule heightens as the team tries to add more consistency to their game. Nine heifers consigned by Stan­ ley Kidd, Dundalk averaging 1030 lbs. sold for an average of $73.75 to the high of $77.60. Eight heifers consigned by Lome Hackett, Luc­ know averaging 1163 lbs. sold for an average of $73.73 to the high of $76.50. Seven heifers consigned by Murray Donaldson, Harriston aver­ aging 996 lbs. sold for an average of $73.70 to the high of $77.10. Thirty-six heifers consigned by Maurice Coe, Shelburne averaging, 1149 lbs. sold for an average of $72.90 to the high of $77.25. Thir­ teen heifers consigned by John Hunter, Grand Valley, averaging 1127 lbs. sold for an average of $72.35 to the high of $75.25. There were 253 cows on offer selling from $50.20 to $55.25 to the high of $64. One cow con­ signed by Roy Dolmage, Londes- boro weighed 1420 lbs. sold for $64. Three cows consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londesboro aver­ aging 1353 lbs. sold for an average of $56.50 to the high of $59. 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