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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-02-24, Page 14arm Brussels Livestock Report Strong, active trade on cattle (- Brussels Agri Services NOW AVAILABLE /HA\ Hyland at Brussels Livestock 887-9391 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. INTRODUCTORY OFFER 10% OFF any order for signs placed before March 31; 1993 /YES \ WE DO \ SIGNS -- 308 Main Street East, Unit 3 P - Listowel, L Listowel, Ontario N4W 2B9 PRINTING Phone (519) 291-1706 o div of Poword Press ltd. Fax (519) 291-1914 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the NORTH HURON SPECIAL TRANSIT CORPORATION WHEELS AWAY Wednesday March 10, 1993 at the Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre (Fully Accessible) 350 Josephine St. Wingham 7:30 p.m. Dessert and Coffee will be available at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Lloyd Koch Draw for 50/50 Tickets Everyone Welcome! PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. Milk producers win awards Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week of Feb. 19 were: fed cattle, 753; cows, 241; veal calves, 135; and stockers, 575. There was a good strong active trade at Brussels Livestock on all classes of cattle. There were 507 steers on offer selling from $97 to $104 to the high of $113.50. Seven steers consigned by De Kroon Farms Ltd., Dublin, averaging 1310 lbs. sold for an average of $98.86 with sales to $113.50. Ten steers consigned by George Blake, Brussels, averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of $100.18 with sales to $106.75. Four steers consigned by Warren Russell, Hanover, averaging 1205 lbs. sold for an average of $103.59 with sales to $106.75. Thirty-three steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, averaging 1231 lbs. sold for an average of $100.73 with sales to $105.25. Thirty-six steers consigned by Gordon & Dale Pallister, Dundalk averaging 1251 lbs. sold for an average of $97.34 with sales to $104.75. Sixty-two steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham, averaging 1376 lbs. sold for an average of $100.76 with sales to $104.25. Forty-four steers consigned by Paul Millsap, Creemore, averaging 1275 lbs. sold for an average of $98.22 with sales to $104.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1350 lbs. sold for an average of $96.44 with sales to $103.25. Seventeen steers consigned by Doug Gear, Orton, averaging 1397 lbs. sold for an average of $100.38 with sales to $102.50. Twenty-one steers consigned by Brant Ryzebol, Orangeville, averaging 1185 lbs. sold for an average of $96.52 with sales to $102.25. Twenty-five steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1561 lbs. sold for an average of $97.92 with sales to $102. There were 236 heifers on offer selling from $97 to $102 to the high of $105. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1085 lbs. sold for an average of $99 with sales to $105. Fifteen heifers consigned by John Hunter, Grand Valley, averaging By Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Improving your marketing of livestock and crops requires a good understanding of how the market place works and a sound marketing plan. You can take the next step to improved commodity marketing through an intermediate level commodity marketing course. An intermediate marketing course is being offered to farmers in Huron County beginning in March. The course will be held on Friday, March 26, Friday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 7 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Ontario 1109 lbs. sold for an average of $97.62 with sales to $100.50. Forty-five heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1218 lbs. sold for an average of $90.35 with sales to $100. Two heifers consigned by Skinner Farm, Mitchell, averaging 1075 lbs. sold for an average of $97.06 with sales to $99.75. Seven heifers consigned by Ross Corbett, Exeter, averaging 1070 lbs. sold for an average of $97.55 with sales to $99.50. Five heifers consigned by Archie Jacklin, Bluevale, averaging 1174 lbs. sold for an average of $94.68 with sales to $99. Eight heifers consigned by Lloyd Shaw, Moorefield, averaging 1040 lbs. sold for an average of $94.93 with sales to $98. Four heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham, averaging 987 lbs. sold for an average of $93.82 with sales to $98. There were 241 cows on offer selling from $57 to $70 with sales to $79.50. Seven cows consigned by Gerald Henry, Owen Sound, averaging 1483 lbs. sold for an average of $70.50 with sales to $77. Three cows consigned by Bert Fisher, Atwood, averaging 1396 lbs. sold for an average of $63.64 with sales to $74.75. One cow consigned by Doug Hinsperger, Mildmay, weighing 1450 lbs. sold for $74.50. There were 135 veal on offer selling from $79 to $109 to the high of $121. Eight veal consigned by Joe Vermont, Zurich averaging 593 lbs. sold for an average of $105.80 with sales to $121. Five veal consigned by Mary Lamb, Goderich, averaging 634 lbs. sold for an average of $104.70 with sales to $119. Two veal consigned by Mathew Jacobs, Ayton, averaging 525 lbs. sold for an average of $115.54 with sales to $117. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold up to $200; over 50 lbs., up to $163. Stockers: steers, 350 - 450 lbs., sold $125 to $140; 500 - 600 lbs., $105 to $120; 600 - 700 lbs., $100 to $115; 700 - 800 lbs., $100 to $110; 800 and over, $90 to $110. Heifers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $110 to $125; 500 - 600 lbs., $105 to $115; 600 - MO lbs., $100 to $110; and 700 and over, $90 to $105. Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. Topics to be covered include developing a marketing plan, hedging with futures and options, cash marketing alternatives with options as insurance, and introduction to market signals. Cost for the course is $15.50 plus GST. For further information and to register contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture tad Food office in Clinton. This course is co-sponsored by the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Close to 40 per cent of Huron County's milk producers ship top quality milk it was revealed at the annual Huron County Milk Com- mittee meeting Feb. 16. These producers were awarded with certificates at the meeting, rec- ognizing the achievement. In all, 56 producers received Gold Seals, the highest award for milk quality, and 117 received General Certificates for milk quali- ty, said HCMC Secretary, Eldon Bowman of RR 1, Gorrie. "The number of winners is just excellent," he said. "This is the highest percentage I can remem- ber." Besides the award presentations, two new positions in the HCMC were filled. The new members voted in for a three-year term are John Brand of RR 3, Clinton and Harold Van Aaken of RR 3, Bay- field. Fed. of Ag. to blitz area for members Beginning in March, the Huron County Federation of Agriculture will conduct a mass membership blitz. Federation members will pair up to canvass the area looking for new members and listening to farmers' concerns. "Agriculture is facing many chal- lenges and changes over the next few years and it is important that all farmers have the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of the agri-food industry in Ontario through the strongest general farm voice in Ontario today," said HCFA president, Bill Wallace. The drive also drums up much- needed funds, admits Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture (OFA) field representative, Blanc Stephenson. Membership is $140 plus GST which is used to support the lobby- ing efforts of the organization. Last year, the OFA lobbied the federal government to maintain capital gains tax-exemptions on sale of farms, obtained relief from high interest rate on farm loans, gained assistance for farm hydro users and retained cash accounting for farmers. They also persuaded the provincial government to rein- state the Farm Property Tax Rebate program, and established farmer self-help initiatives through the Ontario Agricultural Training Insti- tute (OATI). Locally, HCFA organized emer- gency assistance for farm families suffering hardship because of the disastrous 1992 crop. They also keep government officials aware of farmer's concerns in the county, covered the cost of subscription fees to the Rural Voice and Farm and Country magazine, organized bus transportation to the Ottawa rally and aided farmers having problems with such things as crop insurance disputes. OFA is the largest farm organiza- tion. It has 1,374 members in Huron County alone. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW AV" CODE For information, call 1-800-661-CODE As well, a chair and vice-chair for the committee were elected. Hugh Douglas of RR 1, Gorrie wars voted in as chair and Barry Elliott of RR 1, Lucknow as vice-chair. Dairy farmers at the meeting were given a chance to discuss the province-wide initiative to change the milk pricing system from two pools to one. At the county level, changes to the Huron County Dairy Princess program were discussed. "There's a review of the program going on," explained Mr. Bowman. "Some people have a problem with the gender-bias of the program, they want to make it open to males and females." Moreover, he said, farmers want the position approached like a job rather than a contest. This county review is in conjunc- tion with a review of the Ontario Dairy Princess program. ODP orga- nizers are also considering inter- viewing prospective ambassadors to the milk industry rather than holding a contest, said Mr. Bow- man. 7.3 . •• - Brussels Agri Services Dri Kill Lice Treatment 4 kg. Bird Seed 10 kg $4.95 Good Selection of • barn scrapers • stable brooms & • forks Bence - no withdrawal call for our special price Masterfeeds at Brussels Livestock 887-9391 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. • 1 p.m. OATI offers commodity marketing course in March