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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-03-02, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1994. Brussels Livestock report 630 steers average $95 to $99 with $107.75 high Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 25 were: fed cattle, 847; cows, 247; veal calves, 101; sheep and goats, light run; Stockers, 404; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $1 lower. Cows were also selling at $1 lower. There were 630 steers on offer selling from $95 to $99 to the high of $107.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Forbes, Clinton, averaging 1350 lbs. sold for an average of $98.02 with sales to $107.75. Seven steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1444 lbs. sold for an average of $100.09 with sales to $107. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Larry Rundell, Woodham, averaging 1418 lbs. sold for an average of $96.26 with sales to $107. Seventy-two steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham, averaging 1412 lbs. sold for an average of $96.50 with sales to $106.25. Nine steers consigned by Howard Ag. ministry offers The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is offering three farm pollu­ tion control courses at the Wood- stock office during March. The first course deals with agri­ cultural pollution control and is being held on the mornings of Mar. 1, 2 and 3. The aim is at farm building con­ tractors, conservation authority per­ sonnel, farm equipment dealers and consultants who plan and build on- farm control equipment such as manure storages and milkhouse waste treatment systems. The topics covered will include farmstead planning, legal require­ ments, specific manure systems, government incentive programs and composting. The cost of the courses is $70 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first two days and until 11:45 a.m. on the third. Enrolment is limited to 35 peo­ ple. Instruction on concrete manure storage design begins at 1 p.m. on March 3 and concludes at 4 p.m. Registrants will have the oppor­ tunity to look at five OMAF plans for concrete manure storage sys­ tems. These detailed plans are available only through the course. The fee of $100 includes three copies of each plan. Enrolment is limited to 35 peo­ ple. Later in March, on the 23 and 24, a custom manure applicators course will be offered. The information is designed for custom manure applicators, farmers who handle large volumes of Martin, Brussels, averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of $96.45 with sales to $105.75. Five steers consigned by S-Bar Farms, Hanover, averaging 1450 lbs. sold for an average of $97.36 with sales to $104.25. Twenty-one steers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1542 lbs. sold for an average of $89.61 with sales to $103.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1541 lbs. sold for an courses manure and consultants who are directly involved with manure application. The subjects covered will include nutrient and field management, cal­ ibration of equipment, value of manure, safe application tech­ niques, human and livestock safety, tile drain concerns and environ­ mental law. The $50 fee includes two meals, a manual and a computer program' on nutrient management. Only 25 people will be accepted for the course. Application deadlines for the first two courses is Feb. 21 and Mar. 14 for the third. Registration forms and further information are available through the local OMAF office. Tree planting season nears The trees you planted last year are covered with snow and the cold temperatures and knee-deep snow have removed tree planting far from everyone's mind. Well, almost everyone. Steve Harbum of the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) says that staff at the St. William's Provincial Tree Nursery are receiving around 200 orders each day for tree seedlings such as cedar, pine, walnut and ash. At St. William's Nursery, 6.5 million seedlings have been grown for the 1994 planting season. The young trees will be dug and shipped during the first week of April. "We intend to plant or distribute 250,000 of these seedlings this spring. There are still spaces available in our tree planting service program," said Mr. Harbum. If you own at least five acres at the planting site and want between one and five acres planted, you are eligible for the ABCA's tree planting service. The Authority has also started a new service with the rental of a machine tree planter. "With this pull-type planter, you can plant about 2,500 trees per day. When hand-planting with a shovel, you should be able to plant 50 seedlings per hour," Mr. Harbum explained. For windbreak planting, three foot evergreens and eight foot hardwoods can also be purchased. Your local Ministry of Natural Resources office also offers various tree planting services. Phone numbers are in the "Blue Pages" of your phone book. A tree planting workshop will be held at Thedford Community Centre on February 2, 1994 at 7 p.m. Staff from St. William's Nursery, MNR and local Conserva­ tion Authorities will be in attendance to present material on tree planting. Anyone interested in planting trees this spring, should order then- trees early. All ABCA programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Steve Harbum at the ABCA at 235- 2610 or the local MNR office. average of $95.91 with sales to $103.25. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1458 lbs. sold for an average of $96.54 with sales to $100.85. Twenty-two steers consigned by Ian Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1199 lbs. sold for an average of $97.22 with sales to $99. There were 204 heifers on offer selling from $95 to $99 to the high of $102. Three heifers consigned by John Van Loo, Bluevale, averaging 1010 lbs. sold for an average of $90.12 with sales to $102. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging 1202 lbs. sold for an average of $98.31 with sales to $100.50. Six heifers consigned by Daryl Dunbar, Belgrave, averaging 1147 lbs. sold for an average of $99.27 with sales to $99.80. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1134 lbs. sold for an average of $94.08 with sales to $98.75. Four' heifers consigned by Geo., Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1127 lbs. sold for an average of $96.89 with sales to $98.75. Two heifers consigned by Robert Weishar, Mildmay, averaging 1125 lbs. sold for an average of $96.56 with sales to $98. Four heifers consigned by Allan Weppler, Mildmay, averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an average of $94.44 with sales to $98. There were 247 cows on offer selling from $58 to $67 to the high if $82.50. Three cows consigned by VanBarren Farms, Londesborough, averaging 1403 lbs. sold for an average of $70.07 with sales to $82.50. One cow consigned by Albert Miller, Lucknow, weighing 1050 lbs. sold for $82. Four cows consigned by Hans Den Dekker, Bluevale, averaging 1163 lbs. sold for an average of $63.27 with sales to'$73. - , There were 101 veal on offer selling from $78 to $95 to the high of $106.50. Two veal consigned by Bradley Hickey, Auburn, averaging 610 lbs. sold for an average of $103.40 with sales to $106.50. Two veal consigned by Evan Hickey, Auburn, averaging 525 lbs. sold for an average of $103.33 with sales to $106. Two veal consigned by Ralph De Weerd, Londesborough, averaging 550 lbs. sold for an average of $86.48 with sales to $101.50. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $115 to $141; 500 - 599 lbs., $112 to $131.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $103 to $133; 700 - 799 lbs., $103 to $118; and 800 lbs. and over, $95 to $107. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $103> to $125; 400 - 499 lbs., $107 to $120.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $106 to $120; 600 - 699 lbs., $96 to $118.75; and 700 lbs. and over, $90 to $102. 4-H Association chooses executive The Huron County 4-H Leaders Association met in Clinton on Feb. 22 with the new executive. Officers for the upcoming term are: Gerda Van den Hoven, presi­ dent; Kim Higgins, first vice-presi­ dent; Paul Coultes, second vice-president; Doug Miller, secre­ tary-treasurer and Pat Saundercock, past president. Regional directors are Isabelle Campbell, Don Alton and Chris Faschoway. Directors are Barry Elliott, Thel­ ma Dougherty, Bev. Prout, Allan Haugh, Betty MacDonald and Joan Stewart. DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Rirai. 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