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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-02, Page 11F arm THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1992. PAGE 11. Livestock report Market stays steady The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending August 28 were: fed cattle, 801; cows, 164; veal calves, 195; lambs and goats, 115; stockers, 550; and pigs, 135. The market at Brussels Livestock remained steady on top-quality cattle with the second-cut cattle selling $1 lower. Cows traded $1 higher. There were 566 steers on offer selling from $79 to $92.25 to the high of $95.50. Forty-nine steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1339 lbs. sold for an average of $88 with sales to $95.50 purchased by Star Brand Packers. Seventy steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1257 lbs. sold for an average of $89.17 with sales to $94. Six steers consigned by Gordon Gross, Auburn averaging 1375 lbs. sold for an average of $88.75 with sales to $93.75. Four steers consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel averaging 1295 lbs. sold for an average of $90.86 with sales to $93.75. Three steers consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of $91.92 with sales to $92.75. Forty-one steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels averaging 1245 lbs. sold for an average of $87.13 with sales to $92.50. Three steers consigned by Clayton McClure, Seaforth averaging 1087 lbs. sold for an average of $87 with sales to $92.25. Fifteen steers consigned by Harvey McMurchy, Clarksburg, averaging 1253 lbs. sold for an average of $87.04 with sales to $92. Twenty-six steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira averaging 1372 lbs. sold for an average of $88.37 with sales to $91.50. Eight steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels averaging 1249 lbs. sold for an average of $89.28 with sales to $90.80. Fourteen steers consigned by Schmidtbrook Farms, Woodstock averaging 1396 lbs. sold for an average of $87.50 with sales to $90. Thirteen steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor, Creemore averaging 1305 lbs. sold for an average of $84.49 with sales to $86.30. There were-226 heifers on offer selling from $75 to $90.30 to a high of $91. Forty-six heifers consigned by Keith Elder, Chesley, averaging 1194 lbs. sold for an average of $86.53 with sales to $91 purchased by MGI Packers. Five heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1008 lbs. sold for $90.30. Fifteen heifers consigned by Mux-Lea, Woodstock averaging 1283 lbs. sold for an average of $85.43 with sales to $90. Fifteen heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Orton averaging 1173 lbs. sold for an average of $86.58 with sales to $90. Three heifers consigned by Vern Steinacker, Stratford averaging 1040 lbs. sold for an average of $85.48 with sales to $89.75. Three heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul, Lucknow averaging 1197 lbs. sold for an average of $85.28 with sales to $87.75. Three heifers consigned by Kevin Hayes, Tiverton averaging 1090 lbs. sold for an average of $85.32 with sales to $87.50. Eleven heifers consigned by Robt. E. Wallace, Shelburne averaging 1098 lbs. sold for an average of $83.43 with sales to to the cows Orton for an Corn producers worried The Ontario Corn Producers Association is becoming concerned about progress on pesticide regis­ tration, Dr. Terry Daynard told farmers at the Huron County Soil More can get benefits More producers will be eligible for benefits under the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) program, Provincial Agriculture Minister Elmer Buchanan and Federal Minister of Agriculture Bill McKnight announced Aug. 28. The program has been extended in Ontario to include apples, non­ edible horticulture and ranch fur. “The extension of NISA to additional commodities is another step toward more predictable, cost- shared programs which provide long-term income stability for farmers,” said Mr. McKnight. “We will continue to work with the provinces and commodity organizations toward our goal of a whole farm program.” Buchanan said, “I am pleased that NISA is being extended to these commodities at this time and I will continue to support the extension of NISA to red meats and remaining specialty crops.” At the July meeting of federal and provincial ministers of agriculture, an agreement was reached to extend NISA to additional commodities for the 1991 tax year and to continue discussion about the inclusion of other commodities. The deadline for applying for benefits under NISA for the 1991 tax year has been set for Sept. 30. Ontario has extended NISA for the 1991 tax year to include non­ edible horticulture products, including bedding plants, flowers and ornamental foliage, shrubs, cultivated Christmas trees,. ornamental fruit trees and seedlings, fruit and vegetables for non-edible purposes, sod, seeds, and bulbs. Apples and ranch fur • > < $85.90. There were 164 cows on offer selling from $52 to $63.25 high of $72.50. Eight consigned by Roy Taylor, averaging 1330 lbs. sold average of $66.26 with sales to $72.50. One cow consigned by Roger Burchill, Wroxeter weighing 1310 lbs. sold for $72.25. One cow consigned by Harold Keelan, Ripley weighing 1270 lbs. sold for $66.25. There were 195 veal on offer selling from $60 to $82.50 to the high of $98. A veal consigned by John VanDeGevel, Atwood weighing 680 lbs. sold for $98. Three veal consigned by Mathew Staehli, Lucknow averaging 523 lbs. sold for an average of $90.34 with sales to $96. Two veal consigned by George Johnston, Listowel weighing 660 lbs. sold for an average of $89.46 with sales to $94.50. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs. sold 70.00 - 108.00; 80 lbs. and over, 70.00 - 89.00. There were 135 pigs on offer: 40 - 49 lbs. sold to a high of 61 cents per lb.; 50 - 59 lbs., to a high of 52.5 cents per lb.; 60 - 69 lbs., to a high of 47 cents per lb.; 70 - 79 lbs., to a high of 49 cents per lb. and over 80 lbs., to a high of 50 cents per lb. Steers: 400 - 600 lb. sold 100.00 - 120.00; 600 - 800 lb., 90.00 - 105.00; 800 and over, 85.00 - 95.00 with sales higher. Heifers: 400 - 600 lb. sold 100.00 - 115.00; 600 - 800, 90.00 - 105.00; and 800 and over. 80.00 - 90.00. Calibration important Proper calibration of sprayers can save farmers money and avoid damage to the environment, Hel­ mut Speiser of Ridgetown College told farmers at the Soil-and Water Conservation Day at Clinton, Thursday. Applying the proper amount of herbicide to the proper target area will save money and reduce the threat of chemicals going where they're not wanted, Speiser said. . He stressed the importance of monitoring the wear on nozzles, saying that an enlarging of the noz­ zle hole can greatly increase the application rate. Nozzles made of different materials have different wear rates, and different qualities for the sprays being used. For instance, he said, brass nozzles Continued on page 15 BRUSSELS BULLS MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION INFORMATION NIGHT Concerning Obstetrical Services at Seaforth' Community Hospital. Panel discussions with Dr. Albert Leung, Dr. Mark Woldnik, Dr. Carolyn Shepherd and Kay Mailloux (RN) WED., SEPT. 16 7 TO 9 P.M. Conference Room Seaforth Community/-; » Hospital Al Thursday September 10th and Friday September 11th 7-9 p.m. at B.M.G. Arena Late registration fee of $20.00 after Sept. 11 th No registrations accepted after October 1 st ’’Birth at Sea” You Are Invited to attend an ft. PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION Hockey equipment sale will be held Friday September 11th from 7-9 p.m. NO SALES BEFORE FRIDAY and Water Conservation Day Thursday in Clinton. The association has been work­ ing with government to change reg­ have also been added. The NISA program allows producers to set aside funds in good years to draw on when returns are lower. Producers can deposit up to two per cent of their eligible net sales to an individual account and Continued on page 17 SHORT TERM CONTRACT PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR To co-ordinate a leadership development program - "10 Steps to Community Action". DUTIES: will plan, organize and attend all sessions of this program to take place January - April 1993; administer the financial component; maintain a program planning resource file; communicate regularly with the Advisory committee and curriculum co­ ordinator; assist with program promotion, program evaluation, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: an understanding of local rural people, communities and net­ works; broad knowledge of leadership development; strong interpersonal, organization­ al and communication skills; strong initiative with good follow through. REWARDS: an honorarium of $2300 as well as the opportunity to develop your own leadership skills and gain experience in program planning. SEND RESUME TO: Jane Muegge, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Box 159, Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0, no later than September 23, 1992. Brussels Bulls Junior "C” Minor Hockey School at B. M. & G. Arena from Oct. 5th through Oct. 9th $25.00 per person Last day to register is Sept. 25th Ages are: 6-8 yrs. - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9 -11 yrs. - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 12-16 yrs. - 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hockey school is run by ex-bulls coach Scott Pettigrew and the new 92/93 Brussels Bulls Players. For registration call: 887-9289 Registration must be paid before Sept. 25th Register early - Limited number of players allowed. ulations for six years, Dr. Daynard explained. Producers fell that something had to be done to gel new chemicals on the market in Canada as quickly as they are in the United States. In addition, Canadi­ an farmers generally pay higher costs for chemicals than their com­ petitors, particularly in the U.S. Until a few months ago, progress seemed to be good but now there is the feeling nothing is being done and the progress of the last six years is being lost. He urged farm­ ers to contact their member of par­ liament to press for action.