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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-23, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019. PAGE 21. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on active trade 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff’s Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for www.hurontractor.com BLYTH 519-523-4244 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 17 were 2,281 cattle and 815 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a very active trade at prices $3 to $4 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $153 to $158 with sales to $162. Second cut steers and heifers sold $149 to $153. Cows sold actively at steady prices. On Thursday veal sold on a good active trade at higher prices. Lambs, sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold actively at steady prices. Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 15 head that averaged 1,436 lbs. and sold for an average price of $150.82. One black heifer weighed 1,280 lbs. and sold for $162. Jessie Vanloo of Bluevale, consigned three heifers that averaged 1,360 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.72. One limousin heifer weighed 1,375 lbs. and sold for $161. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned 18 steers that averaged 1,686 lbs. and sold for an average price of $164.99. Four limousin steers averaged 1,693 lbs. and sold for an average price of $171. Terry Murray of Clifford, consigned five steers that averaged 1,584 lbs. and sold for an average price of $156.57. Two charolais steers averaged 1,498 lbs. and sold for an average price of $157. There were 350 cows on offer. Beef sold $85 to $95 with sales to $102; D1 and D2, $70 to $75 with sales to $78.50; D3, $62 to $68; D4, $50 to $60. John Smuck of Wingham, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,290 lbs. and sold for $102. There were 14 bulls selling $98 to $114. Wanda Snobelen Ltd. of Ripley, consigned two charolais bulls that averaged 1,845 lbs. and sold for an average price of $113.50. There were 180 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $150 to $170 with sales to $175; good holsteins, $95 to $112 with sales to $118; Sl heavy holsteins, $85 to $95; heavy holsteins, $80 to $90. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned four head. One blonde heifer weighed 810 lbs. and sold for $165. Jim Maw of Forest, consigned three head. One blue steer weighed 850 lbs. and sold for $158. John L. Miller of Lucknow, consigned five holstein calves. One holstein weighed 790 lbs. and sold for $137. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $340 to $355; 50 - 64 lbs., $328 to $338; 65 - 79 lbs., $312 to $320; 80 - 94 lbs., $300 to $330; 95 - 109 lbs., $298 to $305; 110 lbs. and over, $289 to $295 / lb. Sheep sold $100 to $145 / lb. Goats: Billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $90 to $150; kids: dairy, $310 to $425; meat, $340 to $465 / lb. Hank VanDorp of Auburn, consigned 46 lambs. Nineteen lambs averaged 72 lbs. and sold for $317 / lb. Aden Gingrich of Bluevale, consigned 39 lambs. Ten lambs averaged 98 lbs. and sold for an average price of $301 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $143 to $197; 400 - 499 lbs., $245 to $261; 500 - 599 lbs., $231 to $256; 600 - 699 lbs., $213 to $241; 700 - 799 lbs., $194 to $218; 800 - 899 lbs., $181 to $193; 900 - 999 lbs., $165 to $181.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $163 to $171.50. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $196 to $240; 400 - 499 lbs., $185 to $210; 500 - 599 lbs., $170 to $201; 600 - 699 lbs., $168 to $217.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $157 to $179; 800 - 899 lbs., $156 to $175; 900 lbs. and over, $155 to $166.75. Chris Glavin of Ailsa Craig, consigned 28 steers that averaged 875 lbs. and sold for an average price of $186.31. Five charolais steers averaged 860 lbs. and sold for an average price of $193. Sidney Brubacher of Linwood, consigned 51 heifers that averaged 1,029 lbs. and sold for an average price of $161. Thirteen charolais heifers averaged 1,035 lbs. and sold for an average price of $164.75. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES Keep up with the latest agri-businesses and the best of rural living! THE MAGAZINE OF AGRICULTURAL LIFE ... $2.50 PM 40037593 TheRural Voice Landowners and First Nations people consider justice as treaty truths are revealed March 2019 TheRural Voice LAND JUSTICE Verity Plow Works once employed over 250 men during its manufacturing heyday VERITY IN EXETER Choosing a sheep breed depends on management style, facilities and environment BREED CHOICES The magazine of Agricultural Life $20 for 12 issues $35 for 24 issues Please make cheques payable to North Huron Publishing Inc. Subscribe Today www.ruralvoice.ca The Rural Voice 405 Queen St., P.O. Box 429 Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 M-T tax rates continue downward Morris-Turnberry Council officially set its 2019 tax rates during its May 7 meeting, marking tax rate reductions in most sectors. After approving a 1.8 per cent increase in spending, Morris- Turnberry Council had to wait for education and Huron County tax rates to be set before finalizing the budget documentation. Those figures were received late last month. Residential and farm land tax rates have dropped 5.4 per cent. Land zoned Farmlands and Farmland 1, as well as Managed Forest, will see similar percentage decreases, while commercial properties will see a drop of 4.3 per cent. Occupied industrial land will see a decrease of 5.5 per cent. The only tax rate increases in the municipality are vacant unit/vacant land commercial and industrial properties which went up 1.6 per cent and 0.4 per cent respectively. As a result of the changes, a residential property assessed at $100,000 will see a decrease of $78.33 in property taxes, paying $1,366.62. The decreases mark several straight years of tax rate decreases for Morris-Turnberry as increasing farmland assessments increase the amount the municipality collects prior to budgeting. Administrator Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie explained that, this year, vacant lot discounts are being lessened, resulting in some increased tax rates. This year, a discount of 15 per cent was applicable, down significantly from 70 per cent last year. Next year, she said, the discounts will be phased out completely, so all commercial and industrial properties will pay the same tax, regardless of use. Continued from page 18 eyes of the believers to being allowed to see things differently and opposite to the norm or what was expected. Our prayers and thoughts are with the farmers in our area due to the setbacks of planting this spring. Please remember to work safely and carefully, remain mindful of the equipment you are operating and the families that rely on you to come home safely. When time permits, pray to God for all that you have received and for all that will be granted to you at harvest. Cultivating down winter wheat to provide profit from beans must be difficult, but the plow down will provide nutrients for the next crop. For that, be thankful to God, for clear weather to plant will come and a late crop is better than no crop and the harvest will come. God will provide. It is written in scripture that Jesus provided grain to be harvested for the disciples when they where hungry, even on the Sabbath. Jesus will provide for you as well, even if you have to work on the Sabbath. Your sins were all forgiven on the cross of Easter. Your everlasting life was granted and proven beyond a shadow of a doubt upon the resurrection of Jesus on the third day. Amen and to you all the blessings of a bountiful harvest. I will be praying for you. Keep farmers in mind By Denny Scott The Citizen Up and over Huron Christian School held its annual track and field meet at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School on Friday with students, running, jumping and throwing to try to be the best. Above, Matthew Little participates in the high jump event, easily clearing the bar. (Denny Scott photo)