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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-01-15, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15,1992. PAGE 15. Record number of cows sold at Brussels Livestock Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending January 10 were: slaughter cattle, 1085; cows, 400; veal calves, 260; lambs and goats, 50; stockers, 400; pigs, 180. The market at Brussels Livestock this week was a good $1 to $2 higher. A record was set for cows with 400 on offer. There were 730 steers on offer selling from $77 to $84 to the high of $94. Three steers consigned by Earl Geisel, Elmira averaging 1317 lbs. sold for an average of $85.20 to the high of $86.70. Forty-four steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon averaging 1386 F arm Marketing course offered to Huron county farmers BY BRIAN HALL FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY The Ontario Ministry of Agricul­ ture and Food and OATI are offer­ ing two Introductory Commodity Marketing Courses in Huron Coun­ ty beginning in February. The courses will provide hands on marketing training for those who had not previously completed a Marketing Course. Topics to be covered in the course include the marketing sys­ tem, what determines prices, the first steps in market planning, mar­ keting and cost production, cash flow and risk management. One course will be held at the F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The course will be held each Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for four weeks beginning Monday, February 10. The other introductory course will be held in Hensail, each Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for four weeks begin­ ning on Wednesday, February 5. Cost for each course is $45. Pre­ registration is required. Enrolment is limited to 15 people. To pre-reg­ ister contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170. Water Conservation Dist holds annual meeting BY ALLAN McCALLUM OMAF SOIL AND CROP ADVISOR FOR HURON lbs. sold for an average of $83.85 to the high of $94. Eight steers con­ signed by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter averaging 1326 lbs. sold for an average of $83.70 to the high of $85.50. Three steers consigned by Fred Dolmage, Seaforth, averaging 1300 lbs. sold for an average of $83.40 to the high of $85. Five steers con­ signed by Dennis Robinson, Gads- hill averaging 1260 lbs. sold for an average of $82.50 to the high of $88.25. Seventeen steers consigned by Doug Gear, Orton averaging 1422 lbs. sold for an average of $81.75 to the high of $85.50. Twenty-one steers consigned by Steve Foster, Linwood averaging 1429 lbs. sold for an average of $81.30 to the high of $84.25. Twenty-three steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira averaging 1501 lbs. sold for an average of $81.20 to the high of $83.25. Four­ teen steers consigned by Murray Forbes, Clinton averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of $81.05 to the high of $84.75. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1439 lbs. sold for an average of $80.85 to the high of $82.75. Fifty-five steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood aver­ aging 1305 lbs. sold for an average of $80.80 to the high of $88.75. Seventeen steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels averaging 1377 lbs. sold for an average of $80.55 to the high of $90. Twenty - four steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels averaging 1353 lbs. sold for an average of $80.25 to the high of $82.75. Thir- ty-five steers consigned by Under­ wood Farms, Wingham averaging 1359 lbs. sold for $79.90 to the high of $83.10. Twenty-one steers consigned by Glen Johnston, Blue­ vale averaging 1263 lbs. sold for an average of $79.65 to the high of $81.20. There were 355 heifers on offer selling from $77.75 to $82.85 to the high of $91.50. One heifer consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel, weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $84.75. Twelve heifers consigned by Neil Faulkner, Moorefield, averaging 1119 lbs. sold for an average of $82.50 to the high of $85.10. Fifteen heifers con­ signed by Dave Eadie, Lucknow averaging 1339 lbs. sold for an average of $81.45 to the high of $82.50. There were 400 cows on offer selling from $45 to $54.25 to the high of $61.75. Two cows con­ signed by Glen Haldenby, Jr. Holy­ rood, averaging 1535 lbs. sold for an average of $58.65 to the high of $59. Two cows consigned by Larry Carter, Ripley, averaging 1705 lbs. sold for an average of $54.35 to the high of $61.75. There were 17 bulls on offer sell­ ing from $57.50 to $73.25. One bull consigned by Sellars Farms, Bluevale weighed 2130 lbs. sold for $70. Two bulls consigned by Art Helm, Lucknow averaging 2120 lbs. sold for an average of $69.70 to the high of $73.25. There were 260 veal on offer selling from $64 to $89 to the high of $105.50. One veal consigned by Dan Z. Kuepfer, Millbank weighed 440 lbs. sold for $98. Two veal consigned by John E. Rodges, Goderich averaging 560 lbs. sold for an average of $97 to the high of $97.50. One veal consigned by Jan Logtenberg, Dungannon weighed 680 lbs. sold for $96. Two veal consigned by Doug Simpson, Teeswater averaging 585 lbs. sold for an average of $93.45 to the high of $98. Huron County Pork Producers Association ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION Jeff’s Mobile Wash Thursday, January 23 11 am Clinton Legion Hall 95 Kirk St. Clinton The annual meeting of the Huron Soil and Water District will be held at the Board Room of the Ontario Agriculture and Food building in Clinton Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m. The objective of the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District is to co-ordinate the soil conservation and water quality programs of vari- ous groups and agencies as they relate to agriculture. The district is set up to insure grass-roots input involving at least as many members of the Soil and Crop Improvement Association as other members com­ bined. The annual meeting is open to the public and interested people are encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity to have input into the future direction of the Conservation District. New system for feeder pig sales at Brussels Livestock On Friday, January 17, at 1:00 P.M. Brussels Livestock is starting to provide a new service for the pork producers in the area. They will be initiating the Brussels Livestock Feeder Pig Exchange. This will be in addition to selling pigs through the auction ring. This system, where the seller phones Brussels Livestock, or it's representative, to book the pigs for sale, giving the number, weight and breed, will enable the seller to still have the pigs at home where they are warm, fed and watered in their usual environment, and still have the benefits of auction selling. The buyer and seller will be able to plan a mutually convenient time to pick up the pigs. All settlements will be handled through Brussels Livestock office, as it is a licensed and bonded company. This system has worked well in other areas and is now being offered to pork producers in this area through Brussels Livestock. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES _________ _____ TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 10 a.m. Slaughter Cattle & Cows Veal, Goats Sheep & Lambs Stockers Pigs 11 11 1 a.m. a.m. p.m. BRUSSELS 887-6461 'Fleet Service AveteWe " High Pressure Water Wash" Wet Sand Blasting HOME •FARM-INDUSTRIAL BOX 61 Aueunw. on« nom »ro Free Estimates Meal Tickets $8.°° Available from local directors.