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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-12, Page 11/i Brussels Livestock report THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12,1994. PAGE 11. 175 veal on offer sell for $97.50 to $110.50 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 4 were: fed cattle, 679; cows, 264; veal calves, 175; sheep and goats, 50; stockers, 357 and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling on a very strong active trade. Cows were $1 - $2 higher. Veal were $5 higher. There were 447 steers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $111.75. Five steers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1374 lbs. sold for an average of $98.59 with sales to $111.75. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1548 lbs. sold for an average of $97.92 with sales to $105.75. Six steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1288 lbs. sold for an average of $98.86 with sales to $105.50. Twenty-five steers consigned by Bert Elliott, Kincardine, averaging 1283 lbs. sold for an average of $96.66 with sales to $104.75. Ten steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1455 Farm registration dates near One-third of Ontario farm owners should now have received a registration package and must register their farms with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food by Jan. 15 under the new Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act. The remaining farms will receive registration packages soon, as the registration system is phased in over the winter months. The fifth character of the farm's postal code determines package reception date and registration due date as follows: Fifth postal Receive Registration code mall due date character A-J early Dec., 1993 Jan. 15,1994 K-S early Jan., 1994 Feb. 15,1994 T-Z early Feb., 1994 March 15,1994 Ministry staff are now processing the initial registration forms and are forwarding the cheques to the general farm organizations. "Initially, it may take up to six weeks to register farm businesses and to forward cheques to farm Insurance changes bring flexibility As of 1994, changes to the crop insurance program will allow enrolled producers to choose the coverage level that best suits their needs, Bill Jongejan, chair of the Crop Insurance Commission of Ontario, announced Jan. 5. "This new approach to determining coverage levels will benefit farmers who want different levels of crop insurance coverage for different crops. For example, a producer might decide to choose one coverage level for corn and another for soybeans," he said. "The Commission decided to make this change because it provides more flexibility for farmers as opposed to the previous staged coverage levels." The Crop Insurance Commission recommends that producers choose a coverage level based on the level of protection they require for their operation. "It's important to remember that higher coverage levels cost more, but they also increase the farmers' level of protection in the event of crop loss. Lower coverage levels are available for farmers who want to pay less premium or feel they need disaster-type insurance only," said Jongejan. As a result of offering farmers lbs. sold for an average of $101.20 with sales to $104.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Roy Ready, St. Mary's, averaging 1310 lbs. sold for an average of $96.63 with sales to $103. Forty-four steers consigned by David Millsap, Creemore, averaging 1412 lbs. sold for an average of $97.35 with sales to $102.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1327 lbs. sold for an average of $92.03 with sales to $102.25. Twenty steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1324 lbs. sold for an average of $95.51 with sales to $100.85. Forty steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1556 lbs. sold for an average of $95.22 with sales to $100.50. There were 220 heifers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $103.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1225 lbs. sold for an average of $95.41 with sales to $103.50. Five heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1190 lbs. sold organizations," said Roily Stroeter, director of OMAFs farm assistance programs branch. "Once we are fully operational in early 1994, it should take less than two weeks before the Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture receive farmers' cheques." Farmers are reminded that their business registration can not be completed unless they include a cheque for $150 directly payable to one of the two accredited farm organizations with their registration form. Current members of the OFA and CFFO who recently renewed and paid their membership fees will also have to include the $150 cheque with their registration. After their registration has been processed, these farmers will receive a credit for their pre-paid membership directly from their respective farm organizations. It is important to note that, because the ministry uses several data bases for mailing the initial registration forms, some farmers coverage level options rather than price options, all claims in 1994 will be paid at 100 per cent of the floating price. The 80 per cent price option was eliminated from these plans. As well, the simplified enrolment procedures implemented in 1993 will continue in 1994. Producers will be assigned the 80 per cent coverage level on each crop that for an average of $99.88 with sales to $102.75. Sixteen heifers consigned by Dave Eadie, Lucknow, averaging 1328 lbs. sold for an average of $97.03 with sales to $102. Three heifers consigned by Ralph Siemon, Mitchell, averaging 1047 lbs. sold for $99.50. Two heifers consigned by Arnold Pfeffer, Ayton, averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of $95.30 with sales to $98. Twenty-five heifers consigned by Bruce Clark, Shelburne, averaging 1288 lbs. sold for an average of $95.06 with sales to $97. Six heifers consigned by Joe Smith, Brussels, averaging 1172 lbs. sold for an average of $91.19 with sales to $97. There were 264 cows on offer selling from $59 to $71 to the high of $73.50. Two cows consigned by Allan Butson, Staffa, averaging 1400 lbs. sold for an average of $71.86 with sales to $73.50. Four cows consigned by James and Todd Konecny, Walkerton, averaging 1435 lbs. sold for an average of $65.38 with sales to $73.25. Five cows consigned by Perrin Lowry, will receive more than one form. To help avoid duplication in the future, farmers are asked to mark any extra forms "VOID" and return the first page only of these extra forms. The Act, which was passed in November, institutes a funding mechanism to provide general farm organizations with the financial support they need. All Ontario farm businesses with a gross income of $7,000 or more, as reported for income tax purposes in their most recent business year, are required to register with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and provide an annual $150 fee payable to the accredited general farm organization selected by the registrant. The legislation provides farmers with the option of receiving a full refund if they apply in writing to the farm organizatioi within 90 days of their registratioi due date. Farmers who have no received their package within 3( days of their registration due dati should call (416) 326-9900. has the feature of coverage leve options. This will be printed ot their Renewal Notice. If they wish to choose this coverage level on all crops they insure, they do not have to return the form to the Commission. However, if they wish to choose a coverage level other than 80 per cent on any crop, they must Continued on page 18 Kincardine, averaging 1404 lbs. sold for an average of $66.13 with sales to $72.50. There were 175 veal on offer selling from $97.50 to $110.50 to the high of $126. Two veal consigned by Dave Elphick, Lucknow, averaging 680 lbs. sold for an average of $123.62 with sales to $126. Six veal consigned by Charlie Wilkens, Goderich, averaging 670 lbs. sold for an average of $104.78 with sales to $120.50. Five veal consigned by Charlie Ducharme, Zurich, averaging 618 lbs. sold for an average of $111.40 with sales to $119.50. F arm New hours The Farm Safety Association has announced that commencing Jan. 3, the hours of operation of Guelph offices were extended to better serve the agricultural community. The new hours are: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Association has also obtained a 1-800 number to provide easier access to information and services. That number is 1-800- 361-8855. CLEANING UP THE WORLD STARTS AT H@ME Lambs, under 79 lbs., sold $168 to $208; 80 - 94 lbs., $65 to $160; and 95 lbs. and over, $124. Fifteen lambs consigned by David Mawhinney, Teeswater, averaging 63 lbs. sold for an average of $207 with sales to $208. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $117 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $102 to $130; 600 - 699 lbs., $95 to $115; 700 - 799 lbs., $94 to $116; and 800 lbs. and over, $105.25 to $110.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $97 to $122; 400 - 499 lbs., $102 to $124; 500 - 599 lbs., $81 to $119; 600 - 6991bs., $90 to $111.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $87 to $109. 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