HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-19, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1992. PAGE 15
Prices climb slowly again
last week at Brussels sale
Sales for the week ending Febru
ary 14 at Brussels Livestock were
slaughter cattle, 860; cows, 253;
veal calves, 271; lambs and goats,
78; stockers, 830; and pigs, 160.
The trade at Brussels Livestock
was very active with prices being
$2 to $3 higher.
There were 525 steers on offer
selling from $83.30 to $92 to the
high of $95.60.
Eleven steers consigned by Wm.
Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie
averaging 1329 lbs. sold for an
average of $91.76 to the high of
$95.60. Forty-nine steers consigned
by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rock
wood, averaging 1297 lbs., sold for
an average of $89.62 to the high of
$94.00. Fifteen steers consigned by
Steve Eadie, Holyrood, averaging
1429 lbs. sold for an average of
$89.45 to the high of $95.50. Nine
steers consigned by Matt Haney,
Seaforth, averaging 1301 lbs. sold
for an average of $87.95 to the high
of $90.90. Eight steers consigned
by Russell Irvin, Lucknow, averag
ing 1363 lbs., sold for average of
$87.40 to the high of $91.50. Forty-
four steers consigned by Earl Fitch,
Wroxeter, averaging 1344 lbs., sold
for an average of $87 to the high of
$91.75. Twenty-seven steers con
signed by Gerald Geisel, Elmira,
averaging 1569 lbs., sold for an
average of $86.95 to the high of
$93. Sixteen steers consigned by
Cunningham Farms, Lucan, aver
aging 1400 lbs., sold for an average
of $88.15 to the high of $90.25.
Ten steers consigned by Stam
Farms, Kincardine, averaging 1269
lbs., sold for an average of
$86.90 to the high of $89. Twenty-
two steers consigned by George
Blake, Brussels averaging 1299
lbs., sold for an average of $86 to
the high of $89. Thirteen steers
consigned by Dale Taylor,
Creemore, averaging 1348 lbs.,
sold for $85.60. Eighteen steers
consigned by Carlyle Thomson,
Parkhill, averaging 1307 lbs. sold
for an average of $85.30 to the high
of $92.75.
There were 321 heifers on offer
selling from $76.50 to $88.50 to
the high of $94.25. Fourteen heifers
consigned by John Barbour,
Orangeville, averaging 1241 lbs. ,
sold for an average of $91.50 to the
high of $93.25. Four heifers con
signed by Vem Steinacker, Strat
ford, averaging 1123 lbs. sold for
an average of $89.77 to the high of
$94.25. Twenty-nine heifers con
signed by John Graham, Caledon,
averaging 1230 lbs. sold for an
average of $86.65 to the high of
$91.75. Seventeen heifers con
signed by Cor Decorte, Seaforth
averaging 1105 lbs., sold for an
average of $86.10 to the high of
$91.50. Nine heifers consigned by
Wayne Redmond, Auburn, averag
ing 1202 lbs., sold for an average
of $85.70 to the high of $91.. Ten
heifers consigned by Don Fraser,
Blyth, averaging 1115 lbs., sold for
an average of $84.75 to the high of
$86.75.
There were 253 cows on offer
selling from $51.75 to $61 to the
high of $67. Three cows on offer
selling from $51.75 to $61 to he
high of $67. Three cows consigned
by Ron Kaufman, Clifford, averag
ing 1347 lbs., sold for an average
of $61.06 to the high of $65. Three
cows consigned by Henry Grob-
bink, Walton, averaging 1320 lbs.,
sold for an average of $58.53 to the
high of $61. Two cows consigned
by John Howard, Lucknow averag
ing 1320 lbs., sold for an average
of $65.70 to the high of $67.
There were 271 veal on offer
selling from $63 to $91 to the high
of $102.50. Six veal consigned by
Doug Marriott, St. Marys, averag
ing 540 lbs., sold for an average of
$97.45 to the high of $101. Five
veal consigned by Stan Francis,
Kirkton, averaging 666 lbs., sold
for an average of $88.65 to the high
of $102.50. Three veal consigned
by Bernard Vollmer, Listowel,
averaging 477 lbs. sold for an aver
age of $93 to the high of $96. One
veal consigned by Ebersol Bros.,
Milverton weighed 600 lbs. and
sold for $98.
There were 160 pigs on offer
with 80 paper pigs. Forty to 50 lb.
pigs sold to a high of 72 cents per
lb.; 50 to 60 lb. to a high of 80.5
cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. to a high
of 79 cents per lb. and over 70 lbs.
to a high of 60 cents per lb.
McGavins add
Simplicity line
McGavin Farm Equipment Ltd.,
in Walton, Ontario has recently
added the Simplicity line of lawn
and garden equipment to its store.
The store will carry a wide range
of riding mowers, lawn and garden
tractors and snowthrowers designed
for residential, commercial and
farm use.
The equipment has many innova
tive, patented features that reduce
the amount of cutting time and
enhance the finished appearance of
your lawn. Easy-to-install attach
ments and accessories are also
offered.
TUESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
10 a.m. Slaughter Cattle
& Cows
11 a.m. Veal, Goats,
Sheep &
Lambs
11 a.m. Stockers
1 p.m. Pigs
G.A.T.T.
AFFECTS YOU
International trade talks (called GATT) taking place now are threatening all of
us. What's at stake is rural Canada's future. Huron County will not be exempt
from the economic devastation. Thousands upon thousands of Canadian farm
ers who buy Canadian inputs, produce Canadian food and pay Canadian taxes
are facing bankruptcy causing job losses in all sectors. Giant American corpo
rations are ready to dump surplus food (caused by American government
subsidies) on our markets costing tens of thousands of lost jobs.
"It would seem that both of our Government
Systems, (Federal and Provincial) are neglecting to
protect the rights of Canadians. Thousands of jobs
are being lost as "Free Trade" the "G.S.T." and now
"G.A.T.T." undermine our economy. We are losing
our identity along with the livelihood of many
Canadians. Even in a town such as Clinton, the
effects are being felt.
We are a rural community surrounded by
some of the best farmland in Canada and we
depend on our farming community which is being
threatened by the G.A.T.T. agreement, presently
being proposed. The rural economy is suffering
enough through the current recession. If this agree
ment is implemented we will suffer even more, as
our grain farmers, dairy processors, feather indus
tries farm supply and support industries, automo
tive dealers, grocery and clothing stores reel under
its effect.
"Th the Furniture Retail Business, I am
seeing quality Canadian furniture manufac
turers close and jobs disappear as the result
of reduced furniture tariffs since the advent of
Free Trade. Consequently we are being forced
to purchase more of our inventory from for
eign countries. Agriculture and Food is the
foundation of Huron County's economy. I urge
everyone to be aware of the long range impli
cations of the proposed changes to the present
system of supply management. We must not
become dependent on foreign nations for our
food."
PLEASE THINK TWICE!"
Ross Jewitt*COUNCILLOR
TOWN OF CLINTON
Clarence Denonune
B & M FURNITURE , CUNTON
ELGIN AVENUE FURNITURE
GALLERY, GODERICH
Below you can see how farming affects the economy. What will happen to you if we lose 20. 30 or
50% of our farms? These are just a few examples of the far-reaching effects on local businesses.
AGRI-BUSINESS
Trucking Companies, Feed
Mills, Food Processing
Plants, Veterinarians.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banks, Accountants,
Lawyers
BUILDING BUSINESSES
Contractors, Suppliers,
Lumberyards, Hardware
RETAIL STORES
Grocery, Clothing,
Furniture, Gift Shops,
Convenience Stores SOCIAL SERVICES
Schools, Hospitals
/
HURON
COUNTY
FAMILY
FARMS
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS
Cars, Trucks, Machinery
and Equipment Dealers
V
RECREATION
Community Centres,
Movie Houses, Bowling
Alleys, Video Rental Stores
HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Restaurants, Hairstylists,
Gas Stations
"95% of my business is feed produc
tion. This business is at risk, as well as
the 23 employees that work here."
Bill Fleming,
FLEMING FEED MILL LTD.
CLINTON
"My corn is sold to an elevator that
uses 90% of its intake to make poultry
feeds. I feel it is important that the dairy
and poultry sectors remain healthy for the
benefit of all corn growers."
Don Nott.
NOTT FARMS,
HULLETT TOWNSHIP
If you care about your future, we urge you to write one or more of the following within the next
month. We remind you that no postage is required on your letters to these persons:
1. Hon. Brian Mulroney
Room 309-S,
Centre Block,
House Of Commons,
OTTAWA, Ontario
KIA 0A6
2. Mr. Murray Cardiff,
MP for Huron-Bruce
Room 546,
Confederation Bldg.,
House of Commons,
OTTAWA, Ontario
KIA 0A6
3. Hon Michael Wilson
Minister of
International Trade,
c/o House of Commons,
OTTAWA, Ontario
KIA 0A6
4. Hon. Bill McKnight,
Minister of Agriculture
c/o House of Commons,
OTTAWA, Ontario
KIA 0A6