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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-11-11, Page 18F arm Applications being accepted for leadership program Strong, active trade with fed cattle sell $2 higher by Jane Muegge Rural Organization Specialist for Huron County Applications are now being accepted for an innovative leadership program in Huron County. “10 Steps to Community Action” is designed for rural people with a desire to increase their leadership skills and awareness of local issues. Information packed sessions with hands on applications have been planned to take place in various locations around Huron County. From January to April 1993, there will be two-day sessions and three National 4-H week declared by Meg Penstone Rural Organization Specialist for Huron County The week of Nov. 9-14 marks National 4-H Week. The primary purpose of the 4-H program is the personal development of rural youth. Members learn about food production, leadership, science and the culture of Ontario through project topics such as livestock, crop production, food preparation, the environment and much more. Projects are led by 4-H volunteer leaders. 4-H members are Speaking of Farming By Keith Roulston The weather strikes again Ontario's com producers are facing the worst weather conditions in two decades, the Ontario Com Producers' Association said last week. And things have only gotten worse since then. This year's cool summer, which slowed com maturity, plus the wet field conditions this fall, mean that com is routinely running at 35-40 per cent moisture levels. "With a moisture percentage of 35 per cent and above, it is virtually impossible with modern technology to harvest grain com and dry it down to an acceptable level for storage of 14-16 per cent moisture, in a manner which will ensure the quality of the prod­ uct required by many com users," says Frank Anthony, president of the 25,000 member association. Even if farmers can get the harvest off, the cost of drying would be tremendous at a time when the price for com is at or near historic lows because of a record crop now being harvested in the U.S. Drying such high moisture com also reduces quality, meaning the price won't be as good. The com is so wet, it's even hard to find out exactly how much mois­ ture is in it, the association says. Official moisture testers are only cali­ brated to a level of 35 per cent. The association suggests that growers sending 35 per cent com to the elevator may wish to send a sample to the Canadian Grain Commission in Chatham for a more accurate mois­ ture measurement, commercial elevators have information on proce­ dures for sending samples, the association says. To try to get com down to a 30 per cent moisture level, com will have to remain in the fields when winter begins. Traditionally, little nat­ ural drying takes place in the wet conditions of November but a slow steady drying takes place after freezing. Early spring would bring a more rapid drying but in our snowbelt area there's the chance of com being knocked down by snowfall. The association says that the Ontario Crop Insurance Commission has assured it that unfavourable harvest conditions this fall will not jeopardize a grower's eligibility to receive benefits under the program. "If it is determined that it is not feasible to harvest com this fall, the Commission will not pressure farmers to do so," Henry Ediger, General manager of the Commission said. Bill Jongejan, chairman of the Crop Insurance Commission urged farmers to use patience to allow the crop to dry down to more normal moisture conditions for the quality of the crop can be assessed. Of course for some farmers, there hasn't been time to worry about their com yet They need a few good days of Indian summer just to get their beans, that should have been off six weeks to two months ago, har­ vested. evening sessions plus a one day travel opportunity and a weekend retreat to give participants a chance to get involved in topics such as leadership styles, effective communication, conflict resolution, group dynamics, motivational techniques, decision making, community infrastructure, strategic planning ... and more. Your participation in “10 Steps to Community Action” will help the rural community gain leaders with an increased awareness of their own potential and the skills to manage community resources. Registration is limited. The cost is $107.00. encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility, self-confidence, and a positive self-image. The 4-H program is open to youth between the ages of 10-21 before the club year. The basic unit of the program is the 4-H club. A 4-H club consists of a minimum of six members and one adult leader. There are six club meetings and an Achievement Program. Club members also have the opportunity to participate in other local, regional and/or provincial activities. Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov.6 were: fed cattle, 810; cows, 281; veal calves, 176; lambs and goats, 121; stockers, 1850; and pigs, light run. There was a strong active trade at Brussels Livestock with fed cattle selling $2 higher. Cows sold fully steady to last week. There were 583 steers on offer selling from $90 to $95 to the high of $105.25. One steer consigned by Mike Beattie, Stayner, weighing 1300 lbs. sold for $105.25. Twenty-one steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood, averaging 1330 lbs. sold for an average of $97.26 with sales to $102.25. Sixteen steers consigned by Dave Hawkins, Wingham, averaging 1350 lbs. sold for an average of $92.06 with sales to $98.50. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1451 lbs. sold for an average of $93.66 with sales to $97. Twelve steers consigned by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1517 lbs. sold for an average of $93.57 with sales to $97.25. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Murray Ohm, Monkton, averaging 1372 lbs. sold for an average of $91.33 with sales to $96.40. Thirty-one steers consigned by Ron Coulter, Creemore, averaging 1292 lbs. sold for an average of $91.48 with sales to $95.75. Seventeen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1448 lbs. sold for an average of $93.17 with sales to $95. Twelve steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1314 lbs. sold for an average of $94.35 with sales to $94.90. Twenty steers consigned by Doug Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1372 lbs. sold for an average of $90.95 with sales to $94.50. One steer consigned by Lindsay Donald, Mount Forest, weighing 1130 lbs. sold for $91.75. There were 205 heifers on offer selling from $90 - $95 to the high of $98. Eight heifers consigned by Walter Lynn, Stayner, averaging 1174 lbs. sold for an average of $91.70 with sales to $98. Eight heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkion averaging 1203 lbs. sold for an average of $93.48 with sales to $97. Five heifers consigned by Merv McPherson, Orangeville, averaging 1120 lbs. sold for an average of $93.31 with sales to $96.75. Eight heifers consigned by Ron Kestner, Mildmay, averaging 1046 lbs. sold for an average of $90.42 with sales to $9.6.25. Fifteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1245 lbs. sold for an average of $91.85 with sales to $95.75. Seven heifers consigned by Dennis Gutscher, Walkerton, averaging 1161 lbs. sold for an average of $89.78 with sales to $94.75. Eight heifers consigned by John Hunter, Grand Valley, averaging 1139 lbs. sold for an average of $89.51 with sales to $94. Three heifers consigned by Bill Phillips, Lucknow, averaging 1013 lbs. sold for an average of $88.49 with sales to $92.25. Three heifers consigned by Ralph Donald, Mount Forest, averaging 1,000 lbs. sold for an average of $88.49 with sales to $92.50. There were 281 cows on offer selling from $47 to $57 with sales to $65. One cow consigned by Will Thomson, Seaforth, weighing 1590 lbs. sold for $65. One cow consigned by Dave Haldenby, Holyrood, weighing 1160 lbs. sold for $64. Five cows consigned by Cyril Spitzig, Chepstow, averaging 1130 lbs. sold for an average of $61.18 with sales to $64. There were 176 veal on offer selling from $75 to $102 to the high of $114. Three veal consigned by Albert Miller, Lucknow, averaging 553 lbs. sold for an THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle& Cows 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs average of $107.36 with sales to $114.00. Three veal consigned by John Verberg, Londesboro, averaging 577 lbs. sold for an average of $105.60 with sales to $110.00. Four veal consigned by Greg Beuermann, Dublin, averaging 610 lbs. sold for an average of $100.11 with sales to $109.00. Lambs: under 80 lbs., sold $124 to $161; over 80 lbs., $70 to $95. There were 1850 stockers on offer: Steers, 400 - 500 lbs., selling from $115 to $128; 500 - 600 lbs., $100 to $115; 600 to 700 lbs., $95 to $110; and 700 to 900 lbs., $90 to $95. Heifers: 400 - 500 lbs., selling from $100 to $115; 500 - 600 lbs., $100 to $108; 600 - 700 lbs., $95 to $105; and 700 - 900 lbs., $80 to $95. Time for com, soybean trials by Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County It's time again to take stock of this year's winning corn and soybean varieties. Producers are reminded to send in corn and soybean variety trials in Huron and Perth Counties. The Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be compiling the trial results to prepare a report for the producers. Trial results should Continued on page 19 STOCK UP ON MOTOR OIL We Did it! We held last year's prices SALE WITH COST REBATE PER LITRE 15W40 IL jug 1.80 1.55 15W40 4 L jug 6.99 5.99 1.49 15W40 20 L pail 34.89 29.89 1.49 15W40 205 L drum 348.09 298.09 1.45 HD30 4 L jug 6.39 5.39 1.34 10W30 1 Ljug 1.80 1.55 10W30 4 Ljug 6.99 5.99 1.49 10W30 20 L pail 34.89 29.89 1.49 10W30 205 L drum 348.09 298.09 1.45 134D 4 Ljug 6.79 5.79 1.44 134D 20 L pail 34.75 29.75 1.48 134D 205 L drum 366.02 286.02 1.39 80W90 4 Ljug 8.93 7.93 1.98 80W90 20 L pail 46.47 41.47 2.07 Dextraii Trans fluid 4 L jug 7.27 6.27 1.56 McGAVIN FARM SUPPLY WALTON 887-6365 -Any mix and match to 40 litres minimum -Billing Jan. 15/93 -Payment Due Feb. 15/93 ■Any order of 100 litres free freight -Delivery A.S.A.P. -Rebate is $5.00 for every 20 litres ordered _____________________________________-^5__________________________________