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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-04-13, Page 15Brussels Livestock report M. Forbes steers average 1,307 lbs., sell for $103.34 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994. PAGE 15. Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 8 were: fed cattle, 876; cows, 258; veal calves, 193; sheep and goats, 71; stockers, 1,336; and pigs, 72. Fed steers and heifers at Brussels Livestock sold on a very strong trade at prices $2 - $3 higher. Cows sold $1 higher. Veal was $5 higher. There were 607 steers on offer selling from $98 to $105 to the high of $114. Four steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1273 lbs. sold for an average of $105.15 with sales to $114. Ten steers consigned by George Adams, Wroxeter, averaging 1487 lbs. sold for an average of $100.49 with sales to $111. Seventy-seven steers consigned by Murray Forbes, Clinton, averaging 1307 lbs. sold for an average of $103.34 with sales to $110.30. Thirty steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1362 lbs. sold for an average of $101.42 with sales to $llo.25. Sixty steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham, averaging 1453 lbs. sold for an average of $103.57 with sales to $110.25. Fifteen steers consigned by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1482 lbs. sold for an average of $103.40 with sales to $109.50. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Lome Forster, Lucknow, averaging 1504 lbs. sold for an average of $102.27 with sales to $108.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Roy Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1289 lbs. sold for an average of $103.30 with sales to $108. Nineteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1533 lbs. sold for an average of $100.80 with sales to $107.75. Six steers consigned by F arm Markets spark ecology Southwestern Ontario seems to be the hub of activity for a movement that's gaining steam. At meetings throughout the area this winter, farmers are hearing about exciting new market opportunities if they switch to "ecological" methods of farming. On the surface, that involves forsaking the use of all artificial fertilizers, pesticides and for livestock farmers, most veterinary drugs. But Ted Zettel, Public Relations Director for the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO), says the changes go much deeper. He changed his 30 cow, 300 acre dairy/cash crop farm to ecological methods 10 years ago. What’ impressed him most was the "common sense approach" that ecological farmers used to make many off-farm inputs unnecessary. One example is fertilizer. "Livestock manure is a valuable resource that is often wasted here in Ontario. By carefully conserving, manure, along with growing cover crops, reducing tillage, and eliminating toxins, we were able to stop buying fertilizer." Farmers who go all the way down this road and become "certified organic" can realize healthy premiums by catering to the blossoming environment and health-motivated, baby-boomer consumer. Harrow Wehrmann is General Manager of ONTAR-BIO ORGANIC FARMERS COOP, and grows organic crops on his 600 acre spread near Ripley. He told a room full of potential new growers in Wroxeter recently about steady growth in the demand for organic spelt, soft wheat, soybeans and hulless oats. "Solid premium prices are the norm" he said, citing $80/tonne over wheat-board price, paid for soft wheat last year. That story was echoed by Gerald Poechman, Ontar-Bio's President, who has Canada's first certified organic eggs selling like hotcakes in Toronto and Montreal. Dairy farmers may soon be in on the act too according to Lawrence Andres, who milks 50 cows himself and is working with about 15 other producers to get organic dairy products on the shelves. Andres sees the demand for organic food as "consumers express their support for a way of farming that is very easy on the environment". Andres, Poechman, Zettel, and several other experienced ecological farmers will be sharing their expertise at a 2-day meeting planned for March 24 and 25, in Mitchell, Ontario. "It's a big advantage" says Zettel, "that this method is developed by farmers and passed along from one farmer to another. For a lot of farmers used to being bombarded with studies and salesman urging them to buy this and that, it's like a breath of fresh air." Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1342 lbs. sold for an average of $106.36 with sales to $107.50. There were 258 heifers on offer selling from $98 to $105 to the high of $113.25. Six heifers consigned by Dwayne Dickert, Ayton, averaging 1343 lbs. sold for an average of $105.26 with sales to $113.25. Four heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging 1125 lbs. sold for an average of $106.64 with sales to $107.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1256 lbs. sold for an average of $99.92 with sales to $107.20. Three heifers consigned by Ken Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1173 lbs. sold for an Jr Farmers host volleyball challenge The Huron County Junior Farm­ ers are hosting the "Huron County Junior Farmers' Co-ed Volleyball Challenge" at Ontario Street United Church, Clinton on April 30. The purpose is to draw awareness to the club, its purpose — self help through community betterment — and have some fun at the same time. The money will be used for prizes and club functions in the county. Information can be obtained from Steve Pilon, Free Peel, and Hank Nyman. Cost of the challenge is $5 per person or $30 per team. Deadline for entries is April 24. On April 30 the annual banquet will be held at the White Carnation in Holmesville. Fred Peel, the 1994 club president will be the host for the event which will include mem­ ber awards for the previous year and an auction. The social hour begins at 6, to be followed by dinner at 7 and a dance at 9. Tickets for the dinner and dance are $15 per person and $5 for the dance alone. average of $102.03 with sales to $106.10. Forty heifers consigned by Robert E. Wallace, Shelburne, averaging 1125 ks. sold for an average of $100.88 with sales to $104.75. Seven heifers consigned by Murray Tyndall, Clinton, averaging 1131 lbs. sold for an average of $95.26 with sales to $103.75. Eight heifers consigned by Daryl Dunbar, Belgrave, averaging 1150 lbs. sold for an average of $101.28 with sales to $103.50. One heifer consigned by Rob Vanderveen, Brussels, weighing 1270 lbs. sold for $103. Two heifers consigned by Lloyd Appleby, Blyth, averaging 1245 lbs. sold for an average of $98.80 with sales to $102.75. There were 258 cows on offer selling from $64 to $73 to the high of $76.50. Three cows consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londes- borough, averaging 1397 lbs. sold for an average of $71.77 with sales to $76.50. Four cows consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1342 lbs. sold for an average of $66.66 with sales to $76. Two cows consigned by Fred DeBoer, Lucknow, averaging 1550 lbs. sold for an average of $73.95 with sales to $75. There were 193 veal on offer selling from $77 to $99 to the high of $121. Eight veal consigned by John Verberg, Londesborough, averaging 661 lbs. sold for an average of $104.81 with sales to $121. Three veal consigned by Peter Zook» Chesley, averaging 653 lbs. sold for an average of $108.17 with sales to $112. Two veal consigned by Charlie Wilkens, Lucknow, averaging 740 lbs. sold for an average of $100.80 with sales to $111.50. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $167.50 to $178 and over 50 lbs., $164 to $172. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $126 to $154; 500 - 599 lbs., $117.50 to $147; 600 - 699 lbs., $100 to $143.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $108.50 to $132.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $94.75 to $122. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $120 to $156; 400 - 499 lbs., $120 to $144; 500 - 599 lbs., $94 to $151; 600 - 699 lbs., $99 to $131; and 700 lbs. and over, $93 to $118.50. CLEARING AUCTION SAT., APRIL 30 10:00 A.M. Hwy. 21 South end of Bayfield For Bayfield Lumber Ltd Owner Dave Johnston 565 2990 Selling all hardware, tools, office equip., vehicles and construction equip. AUCTIONEER REG BADLEY 345-2564 OMAF sets standards Continued from page 14 requirements will ensure safety devices are replaced before machinery can be resold. These regulations, and the required list of safety decals were developed by a committee established by the Farm Imple­ ments Board, responsible for administering the Farm Implements Acts under provincial legislation. Il was decided that protective shielding must be provided for any part of the machine that could cause injury if a person comes in contact with it. Some potentially dangerous parts that are required to have shielding include shafts, gears, chains, belts and blades Allowance is made for crop gathering and other mechanisms, such as combine headers and mower cutters, that must be exposed for proper function. "Before a dealer can sell any new or used farm implement, the dealer must make sure that all protective shielding and safety decals are in place. The purchaser will be asked to sign an acknowledgement that those safety measures have been met," said Finbar Desir, Farm Implements Coordinator for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. In the Farm Implements Act, the term "farm implement" refers to any machinery or equipment which is designed and used for agriculture or horticulture with exceptions being motor vehicles, tractors 20hp or less, lawn and garden equip­ ment, tires, and farm machinery costing less than $3,500. ^CLASSIFIED ADS f PAYOFF! /I I BRI nw. ■ nnBRUSSELS' IIVL - — Rogers |M PCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Hens Only Roosters mills Mixed Chicks HOWSON MILLS BLYTH WINGHAM N0M1H0 N0G2W0 523-4241 357-2700 1994 Chick Days ORDER BY APRIL 15 PICK UP MAY 6 ORDER BY MAY 6 PICK UP MAY 27 o Brown Egg Layers Turkeys Minimum Order 25 Chicks Howson & Howson Limited FLOUR & FEED MILLERS COMPLETE FARM SUPPLIES