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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-22, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1992. Brussels Livestock report Trade steady at sale Cream prod, discuss concerns Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 16 were: fin­ ished cattle, 1020; cows, 245; veal calves, 110; lambs and goats, 105. The trade this week at Brussels Livestock was on a barely steady market. There were 740 steers on offer selling from $80.50 to $93.85 to the high of $99. Thirteen steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon averaging 1352 lbs. sold for an average of $92.10 to the high of $99. Forty-four steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wing­ ham averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of $90.95 to he high of $97.50. Sixteen steers consigned by Alton O'Niel, Lucan averaging 1490 lbs. sold for an average of $88.15 to the high of $97.25. Forty- two steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averag­ ing 1263 lbs. sold for an average of $93 to the high of $97. Fifteen steers consigned by Jack Giousher, Wingham averaging 1387 lbs. sold for an average of $89.25 to the high of $93.75. Fifty- four steers consigned by Cunning­ ham Farms, Lucan averaging 1397 lbs. sold for an average of $91.05 to the high of $95.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Murray Ohm, Monkton, averaging 1475 lbs. sold for an average of $90.45 to the high of $92. Twelve steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1434 lbs. sold for an average of $89.15 to the high of $93. Forty steers consigned by George Blake, Brussels averaging 1239 lbs. sold for an average of $90.40 to the high of $93.80. Thirty-five steers by Geo. Under­ wood Farms, Wingham averaging 1371 lbs. sold for an average of $88.50 to the high of $92.50. Ten steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, Ripley averaging 1337 lbs. sold for an average of $90.15 to the high of $91.40. There were 272 heifers on offer selling from $62 to $92.25 to the high of $96.75. Eight heifers con­ signed by Bill and Blair Priddle, Badjeros averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of $92 to the high of $96.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale, aver­ aging 1109 lbs. sold for an average of $89.50 to the high of $95. Four­ teen heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Orton averaging 1137 lbs. sold for an average of $89.40 to the high of $92.25. Nine heifers consigned by Robt. Peel, Drayton averaging 1149 lbs. sold for an average of $89 to the high of $94.25. Three heifers consigned by Ger­ ald Rathwell, Brucefield averaging 1183 lbs. sold for an average of $89.25 to the high of $91.75. Ten heifers consigned by Jim Lobb, Clinton averaging 1121 lbs. sold for an average of $88.80 to the high of $91.60. Four heifers consigned by Harvey Hoggart, Londesboro averaging 815 lbs. sold for $91.50. One heifer consigned by Finley Pfeffer, Clifford weighed 1010 lbs. sold for $91. There were 245 cows on offer selling from $50 to $58 to the high of $60.50. One cow consigned by Joseph Kieffer, Teeswater weighed 1510 lbs. sold for $60.50. One cow consigned by Wayne Stemmier, Harriston weighed 1380 lbs. sold for $59.75. Two cows consigned by Lome Alton, Auburn averaging 1630 lbs. sold for an average of $56.10 to the high of $59.25. There were 110 veal on offer selling from $70 to $86.50 to the high of $90. One veal consigned by Mary Lamb, Goderich weighed 660 lbs. sold for $90. Two veal con­ signed by Noah D. Stutzman Jr. Auburn averaging 590 lbs. sold for an average of $82.25 to the high of $89.50. Two veals consigned by Brian Elliott, Kenilworth, averag­ ing 590 lbs. sold for an average of $82.10 to the high of $86.50. Science Fair results The Huron County Science Fair competition was held in the Brus­ sels, Morris and Grey Community Centre April 7. The two students chosen to repre­ sent Huron County at the Regional Science fair competition in Sud­ bury May 9-17 are Keith Venkiteswaran of Robertson Memorial Public School in Goderich and Julie Agar of St. James Separate school in Seaforth. Both are grade 8 students. Keith did his project on environ­ mentally friendly weed killers. The purpose of his project was to dis­ cover which of the following medi­ ums, stone chips, wood chips, sawdust, grass clipping, and pine needles, would provide the most effective, inexpensive and eye appealing environmentally way to keep weeds out of flower gardens. Julie's project, called 'Don't Hold Your Breath' attempted to discover which reused material would work best to filter house dust particles from the air while still being eco­ nomical and non-polluting. Other winners at the fair were: Grade 7 biological- Apple Stor­ age in the Home by Kim Jamieson of Hullett Central, Sight Smell Taste by Robert Brindley of Robertson Memorial and Social Organization of Domestic Cows by Caroline Bleeker of Brookside Public. PROPERLY TILED FARM LAND IS A NECESSITY! OUR CREW IS READY AND WAITING FOR YOUR CALL Ron McCallum 887-6428 We Install Call the experts KMM FARM DRAINAGE 887-6428 Over 40 Huron County Cream Producers met Saturday at East Wawanosh Public School to dis­ cuss concerns about the cream industry. Guest speakers Robert Goetling, vice-chairman of the Ontario Cream Producers Marketing Board (OCPMB) and Ivan Stueck, the Huron-Perth representative on the OCPMB, informed producers that as a whole, the province's cream producers will be over quota this year. The speakers also addressed con­ cerns from producers about the sta­ bility of the board said Charles Regele, Chair of the Huron County Cream Producers (HCCP). "Mr. Goetling assured producers the cream board would remain sep­ arate from the Ontario Milk Mar- Grade 7 physical- Solar Savings by Vance McPherson of Robertson Memorial, I can Tell the Difference Can You by Melissa Ewers of Turnberry Central and Basically Acidic by Mary Lisle of Wingham Public. Grade 8 biological- Do Phos­ phates Harm Plants by Anne Con- lin of Mount Carmel Separate and E.M.F.'s by Wayne Masse and Jef­ frey Regier of St. Boniface Sepa­ rate. Grade 8 physical- Decomposi­ tion in Composters by Melanie Neil of Stephen Central Public and Good Vibrations by Mike Luna of Hullett Central. Senior High School- Let's Com­ pare Water Quality by Charlotte Schiestel of F.E. Madill Secondary. The Youth Science Foundation Special Award winners were: Agri­ culture and the Environment Award- Keith Vankiteswaran; AECL Research Company Science Award-Julie Agar; Science and Society Award-Charlotte Schiestel; Science and Development Award- Justin Merner and Jan Genoch; IBM Computer Technology Award-Melanie Neil; Nutrition Research Award-Susan Potter and Angie McBride; Energy Conserva­ tion and Renewable Energy Award- Vance McPherson and the Chemical Institute of Canada Award-Jill Camochan and Tracey Martin. Application of pre-plant incorporated sprays at the same time as fertilizer CUSTOM APPLICATION • Low soil compaction • Very accurate rates • Cost effective FERTILIZERS • Straight, mixed or micro ingredients • Bulk delivery-anytime, anywhere * Accurate bulk spreaders • Spreaders readily available CHEMICALS • PPI • Pre-plant • Post SPRAYER UNIT - 500 GAL. SPRAY TANK • Low soil compaction and very accurate • Dickey-john monitor with 60 ft. boom width drainage tubing WALTON Call for all your SPRING PLANTING SUPPLIES HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. BLYTH WINGHAM 523-4241 357-2700 keting Board if they wanted it that way," he said. Producers were also told by Mr. Goetling there is a lot of new inter­ est in the cream industry right now, said Mr. Regele. Moreover, cream producers learned the provincial board is con­ tinuing its fight for producer com­ pensation of 13.9 cents per kilogram of butterfat which was denied Aug. 1 by the Canadian Dairy Commission. Producers were also informed about recent changes in cream and milk processing plants by Staceys representative Dave Hocking and Gay Lea representative Bob Mills. Mr. Hocking talked to producers about his company's new bulk pick­ up truck which still picks up cream in cans but can also pick up cream from bulk tanks. It's a service Staceys is offering which Gay Lea is not and for both the farmers and the processor, it means less work. However, Mr. Mills said Gay Lea would consider offering a bulk pick-up service if producer share­ holders of the company bring it up in a resolution at Gay Lea's annual THURSDAYS FRIDAYS GET READY FOR SPRING meeting. Other information revealed at the meeting included the April quota exchange which was priced at $5 for unused and $3 for used. It was also learned that a recent producer program which was designed to offer lower quota prices to new cream producers has been cancelled. "Basically, the program was cut due to a lack of quota," said Mr. Regele. At the county level, producers learned the HCCP has been very busy attending GATT support meetings and rallies. Seven county producers have applied for the conversion program to become milk producers instead of cream producers, said Mr. Regele. Lastly, Mr. Regele brought up the issue of having cream producer gate signs. Nine producers expressed interest in the idea and Mr. Regele said he, along with a member of the Perth County Cream Producers committee, would work together to bring this idea to the provincial board.