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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-12, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1992. PAGE 23. Cattle prices edge higher at Brussels Livestock Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending February 7 were: slaughter cattle, 1050; cows, 330; veal calves, 225; lambs and goats, 165; stockers, 490; pigs, 229. The trade at Brussels Livestock was $1 higher with a very active trade. Cows were $2 higher. There were 751 steers on offer selling from $79.40 to $87 to the Farm high of $94. Twenty-one steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londes- boro averaging 1374 lbs. sold for an average of $87.37 to the high of $90. Forty-four steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1328 lbs. sold for an average of $85.89 to the high of $89.50. Thirty-four steers con­ signed by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon averaging 1414 lbs. sold for an average of $85.55 to the high of $88. Thirteen steers consigned by Murray Forbes, Clinton averaging 1387 lbs. sold for an average of $85.05 to the high of $92. Eighteen steers consigned by Neil Foster, Linwood averaging 1365 lbs. sold for an average of $85 to the high of $89.70. Forty-three steers con­ signed by Cunningham Farms, Soil and Crop Assoc, provides crops update Lucan averaging 1422 lbs. sold for an average of $84.70 to the high of $94. Twenty-six steers consigned by Gerald Giesel, Elmira averaging 1474 lbs. sold for an average of $84.50 to the high of $86.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Ken Bearss, St. Marys averaging 1409 lbs. sold for an average of $84.45 to the high of $85. Fifteen steers consigned by Steve Eadie, Luck­ now averaging 1461 lbs. sold for an average of $84.05 to the high of $85. Fourteen steers consigned by Frank Irvine, Orton averaging 1319 lbs. sold for an average of $83.90 to the high of $88.25. Twelve steers consigned by Bill Van Dyke, Luck­ now averaging 1285 lbs. sold for an average of $83.05 to the high of $83.90. Ten steers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1319 lbs. sold for an average of $83 to the high of $87. Twenty-five steers consigned by George Adams, Wroxeter averaging 1359 lbs. sold for an average of $82.45 to the high of $83.70. Thirty steers consigned by Roy Taylor, Orton averaging 1297 lbs. sold for an average of $82.35 to the high of $84. Fourteen $63.15 to the high of $66. Two cows consigned by Carl Schneider, Mildmay averaging 1380 lbs. sold for an average of $62.20 to me high of $66. Two cows consigned by Peter Van Osch, Lucknow averaging 1330 lbs. sold for an average of $62.15 to the high of $68.50. There were 226 veal on offer selling $59.50 to $86.50 to the high of $112.50. Two veal consigned by Wayne Brown, Monkton averaging 440 lbs. sold for an average of $104.80 to the high of $112.50. Eighteen veal consigned by Jim Prout, Centralia averaging 581 lbs. sold for an average of $92.80 to the high of $110. Seventeen veal con­ signed by Leon Coward, St. Marys averaging 605 lbs. sold for an aver­ age of $87.65 to the high of $103. Four veal consigned by Doug Marriott, St. Marys averaging 603 lbs. sold for an average of $89.10 to the high of $106.50. There were 229 pigs on offer with 118 “paper” pigs. The 40 - 50 lb. pigs sold to a high of 85 cents per lb.; 50 - 60 lbs. to a high of 78.50 cents per lb.; 60 - 70 lbs. to a high of 68.50 cents per lb. R.R.S.P. 1-5 YEARS BEST RATE 8 3/4% NO LOAD EQUITY FUNDS CARDIFF & MULVEY REALESTATE & INSURANCE LTD. 887-6100 BY BRIAN HALL FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association is host­ ing a Crops Update for all produc­ ers on Wednesday, February 19 at the Goderich Township Com­ munity Centre in Holmesville. “How I Survive Cash Cropping” will be the topic of the feature speaker, Doug Smith from Thamesville. Doug practises con­ servation tillage including ridge till and strip cropping. Looking for marketing strategies for handling last year's crop, or wondering what the outlook is for 1992? Brian Doidge is returning to the Update again this year to pro­ vide his market outlook. Mervyn Erb, with Ag Vise in Brucefield, will help growers sort out their cropping plans with his “Cropping Strategies for 1992”. Another speaker is Rick Upfold, with the Crop Science Department at the University of Guelph who will be addressing the “Muck and Magic of Agriculture”. Alan McCallum, Soil and Crop Advisor, Huron County will have an update for growers on “Soybean Inoculants, Soybean Herbicides and the Nitrogen Soil Test.” White bean growers will be inter­ ested in the update from Rob Tem­ pleman, Soil and Crop Advisor from Perth County. Brian Hall, Farm Management Specialist, Huron County has some issues and ideas for tenants and landlords concerning land rental. The program will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 per person. Producers may pre­ register by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office in Clinton (482-3428 or 1- 800-265-5170). Russia a land of excesses, Procter tells Ag, Society Well-known area farmer, Ross Proctor was the guest speaker at the Brussels Agricultural Society's annual banquet and meeting, Jan­ uary 22 in Brussels. Mr. Proctor gave a slide presen­ tation of his trip to Russia and China, illustrating to those in atten­ dance the many differences in agri­ culture and society between the two nations and Canada. Russia he said is an example of excesses, explaining about a huge cannon that had been built, just for the sake of being built, yet the selection in stores in extremely poor. Stalin's government virtually destroyed the agricultural backbone of Russia, said Mr Proctor, saying one wheat field was the most pro­ ductive thing he saw during a 6000 mile train trip. In Russia he saw few tractors. As well, there are no fences, cattle must be watched 24 hours a day. Crossing into China was an "incredible difference" said Mr. Proctor with activity everywhere. You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and driving. ©Ministry of the Attorney Ontario General He explained that when the Chi­ nese government saw that the pro­ ductivity was down they decided in 1977 to give the land back to the farmers through a long-term lease. He said the Chinese are expected to give 40 percent of their product back to the government, making them better off than Canadian farmers, who are expected to give 50 percent. In China, the farmers are the richest people, Mr. Proctor told his audience. steers consigned by Dale Taylor, Creemore, averaging 1279 lbs. sold for an average of $82.10 to the high of $83.10. Nine steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, Ripley averaging 1381 lbs. sold for an average of $81.85 to the high of $84.75. Ten steers consigned by Burt Hale, Feversham averaging 1365 lbs. sold for an average of $81.43 to the high of $83. Thirteen steers consigned by Ron Codlin, Grand Valley averag­ ing 1531 lbs. sold for an average of $80.10 to the high of $81.50. There were 291 heifers on offer selling from $78.25 to $85 to the high of $97.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by John Barbour, Orangeville averag­ ing 1221 lbs. sold for an average of $90.20 to the high of $97.50. Nine heifers consigned by Freiburger Farms, Walkerton aver­ aging 1251 lbs. sold for an average of $87.45 to the high of $92.75. Twenty heifers consigned by Bill Stewart, Mount Forest averaging 1216 lbs. sold for an average of $83.60 to the high of $86.50. Thir­ teen heifers consigned by Frank Roney, Staffa averaging 1222 lbs. sold for an average of $80.45 to the high of $83.25. Two heifers con­ signed by Paul Pentland, Goderich averaging 1275 lbs. sold for an average of $80.10 to the high of $80.25. Seven heifers consigned by Randy Pentland, Goderich averag­ ing 1044 lbs. sold for an average of $80.10 to the high of $82.75. There were 330 cows on offer selling from $49.75 to $60 to the high of $73.25. One cow consigned by Dave Elphick, Lucknow weighed 1300 lbs. sold for $73.25. Two cows consigned by Ron Gutscher, Elmwood averaging 1445 lbs. sold for an average of BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 10 a.m. Slaughter Cattle & Cows 11 a.m. Veal, Goats, Sheep & Lambs 11 a.m. Stockers 1 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 FIRST LINE NORTHRUP KING BUY 50 BAGS A.C. BRAVOR SOYBEANS GET 1 UNIT FUNKS 4120 OR 4034 FREE LIMITED SUPPLY NORTHRUP KING ALFALFA DEALS 919 MULTIFOLIATE 2.00/LB. (2 BAG MINIMUM, EXPIRES FEB. 14) COMMON ALFALFA 1.10/LB. JOHN W. KING RR 4 WINGHAM 357-2645 1992 To celebrate another year of working together, let’s get together. * Rancher and actor Wilford Brimley John Deere Day !9')2 Spokesperson We’ve worked hard together, so now let’s get together at John Deere Day 1992! There’s a whole line-up of activities, food and films (some featuring actor and rancher Wilford Brimley). Your neighbors will be there—so bring the whole family to John Deere Day. We’ll be waiting for you! WFK VSY MG M SaVICL Blyth 523-4244 Date: February 17, 1992 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Place: Huron Tractor Ltd. Blyth X JOHN DEERE