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The Citizen, 1993-09-15, Page 18arm '92 weather has impact TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs Ncv.m\ USSELS 887-6461 We are now ready to receive your 1993 WHITE BEAN & SOYBEAN CROP • Fast Unloading • Accurate Probe System • Trucking Available Forward contracting of corn and soybeans. Come in and see us or give us a call and let us help you look after your crop. HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. Flour & Feed Millers, Complete Farm Supply, Grain Elevators, Fertilizers & Chemicals Blyth, Ontario 523-9624 Elevator 523-4241 Main Office Elevators 1 1/4 miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25, then 1/2 mile north. Crop report a disappointment The harvest days of fall arc upon us and the crop reports thus far are not reassuring as one might think. Brian Hall, Farm Management Specialist with OMAF, says the sum- mary for the spring cereal crops varies widely. The northern Huron regions had disappointing yield because of low rainfall throughout the season. To add to the problems the grain prices stayed low. The white bean harvest is just starting and the yields are reported as average, says Mr. Hall. "There seems to be lots of pods but the beans are small." The soya bean crops in the south arc beginning to be taken off but no yields have been reported. "It is expected that local farmers will begin the harvest in another week," says Mr. Hall. The yields are expected to vary widely because of the difference in weather conditions across Huron County. The areas which received good amounts of rain in August should have better pods,14c says. Silage corn harvest should begin soonC-.\\''' Mr. Hall says there is a lot of anticipation a the planting of winter wheat this year. The increase in interest may *due to the fact farmers want to got wheat back in the rotation. The planting of winter wheat also allows ma idn tu T1 use of the available ground. Performance trials are under way at present and Mr. Hall says informa- tion regarding the varieties and planting should be available this week. • For more information call the OMAF office in Clinton. PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1993. Brussels Livestock report Clarke veal weighs 580 lbs., sells for $119.07 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending September 10, 1993 were: fed cattle, 800; cows, 184; veal calves, 139; sheep & goats, 112; stockers, 1575; pigs, light run. Fed steers and heifers traded $1 higher with cows selling on a good strong active market. There were 402 steers on offer selling from $96 to $101 to the high of $108.75. Thirty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of $99.20 with sales to $108.75 purchased by Starbrand Packers. Fifty-four steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1479 lbs. sold for an average of 96.08 with sales to $102.25. One steer consigned Ag. Society cancels show Due to the early summer out- break of Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Ross Ribey, president of the Seaforth Agricultural Society, announces with regret, that there will be no open cattle show, 4-H dairy or beef shows at the Seaforth Fall Fair. The Ministry of Agriculture and Foods says "acute BVD affects immunologically naive but normal animals. It may be occurring in herds unknowingly harbouring or introducing persistently infected (PI) animals." PI animals shed large amounts of virus in saliva, nasal secretions, urine and feces and can be extreme- ly important as the source of virus in outbreaks of acute BVD. "The recent outbreak has seen a high rate of mortality," says mem- bers of OMAF. Mr. Ribey says, "The decision (to cancel the shows) has not been made lightly and will not be popu- lar with everyone." "As an agricultural society pro- moting agriculture and good agri- cultural practices, we feel we have a moral responsibility to opt for the safety of our exhibitors' cattle," he says. "The Agricultural Society is more than willing to work with the OMAF, 4-H leaders and members to come up with alternative activi- ties for the 4-H beef and dairy members at the fair," Mr. Ribey says. "I hope they accept the challenge and turn the cancellation into an opportunity to try something new," he says. For more information on BVD, contact OMA F. by Ian Johnston, Bluevale, weighing 1280 lbs. sold for $102.25. Seven steers consigned by Leonard Black, Proton Station, averaging 1136 lbs. sold for an average of $98.89 with sales to $102. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1364 lbs. sold for an average of $96.29 with sales to $101.50. Forty-one steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1307 lbs. sold for an average of $97.74 with sales to $101. Two steers consigned by Earl Geisel, West Montrose, averaging 1555 lbs. sold for an average of $98.24 with sales to $100.50. Six After what has seemed like a wonderful summer season for the farmers with lots of sun and not an overabundance of rain, Agricultural Representative Robert Humphries reports on the realities of the last two seasons. The fall of 1992 will be remem- bered for the adverse weather con- ditions and economic uncertainty. The poor weather affected more than just the crop yields. Manure removal, custom combining con- tracts and the planting of winter wheat suffered. Crop insurance claims reached a new record of $156.9 million with 63 percent coming from corn crops. Soya beans accounted for another 19 percent. The 1993 growing season has been much closer to normal, reports Mr. Humphries. The Brussels OMAF weather sta- tion reported 2,158 corn heat units. This is very close to the 14 year average, says Brian Hall, Farm Management Specialist with OMAF. The rainfall in Brussels was mea- sured at 321 mm which is 246 mm less than last year at this time, Says Mr. Humphries. Mr. Hall says the crops have developed normally this season. This region was slightly behind in steers consigned by Steve Alton, Lucknow, averaging 1336 lbs. sold for an average of $97.66 with sales to $100.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton, averaging 1309 lbs. sold for an average of $97.82 with sales to $99.75. Twelve steers consigned by Roger Moore, Goderich, averaging 1334 lbs. sold for an average of $97.24 with sales to $99.75. There were 386 heifers on offer selling from $96 to $101 to the high of $110.25. Thirty-eight heifers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, averaging 1124 lbs. sold for an average of $98.21 with sales to $110.25. Forty heifers consigned by Keith Elder, Chesley, averaging 1157 lbs. sold for an average of $97.11 with sales heat units at the end of July but, the good weather in August helped the corn catch up. This area is in better shape than lots of other places in Ontario, says Mr. Hall. Many areas either suf- fered through a drought or received to much rain. The crop yields this year appear to be average for most areas in Huron County, he says. You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and driving. PrImistry of the Attorney ornno General to $104. Forty-five heifers consigned by Jack Flannigan , Dublin, averaging 983 lbs. sold for an average of $93.15 with sales to $100.80. Six heifers consigned by Walter Lynn, Stayner, averaging 1242 lbs. sold for an average of $96.85 with sales to $99.50. Two heifers consigned by Warren Weppler, Clifford, averaging 1015 lbs. sold for $99.50. Sixteen heifers consigned by Maurice Coe, Shelburne, averaging 1093 lbs. sold for an average of $96.98 with sales to $99. Twelve heifers consigned by Mervyn Lewis, Hostein, averaging 1128 lbs. sold for an average of $97.25 with sales to $97.85. There were 184 cows on offer selling from $53 to $74 to the high of $81. One cow consigned by Laurie John Blazing, Neustadt, weighing 1720 lbs. sold for $81. Four cows consigned by Bill Weber, Walkerton, averaging 1580 lbs. sold for an average of $77.82 with sales to $80.75. Fourteen cows consigned by Art Helm, Lucknow, averaging 1353 lbs. sold for an average of $70.79 with sales to $80.50. There were 139 veal on offer selling from $78 to $103 to the high of $120. Two veal consigned by Murray Clarke, Kincardine, averaging 580 lbs. sold for an average of $119.07 with sales to $120. Eight veal consigned by Murray Shepherd, Blyth, averaging 646 lbs. sold for an average of $95.50 with sales to $116. One veal consigned by Levi A. Miller, Lucknow, averaging 640 lbs. sold for $112.50. Lambs, 50 - 80 lbs., $80 to $121; 80 lbs. & over, $78 to $114. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $115.50 to $149.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $103 to $136; 600 - 699 lbs., $95 to $120.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $86 to $114.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $106.75 to $1 15.25; 900 lbs. and over, $93.10 to $105.75. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., $115.50 to $143; 400 - 499 lbs., $88.50 to $120; 500 - 599 lbs., $88 to $122.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $89 to $122; 700 - 799 lbs., $85 to $116.50; 800 lbs. and over, $89.50 to $111.