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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-02-01, Page 15TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs USSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. PCOMING SALES BRUSSELS 887-6461 Canada's First Class Indoor Farm Show Ninth Annual CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW February 7 - 10, 1995 Largest Display of Farm Equipment Under One Roof WIN $1000 FOR REGISTERING AND ATTENDING THE SHOW !! See your local Farm Equipment Dealer for details. Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto, Ontario. For more information call: 705-741-2536. Sponsored by: Supported by: Ontario Wholesale Farm Equipment Association THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers up $4 arm Co-op weathers recession with hard-working staff Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 27 were: fed cattle, 547; cows, 300; veal calves, 187; sheep and goats, 50; stockers, 1,028; and pigs, 79. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $2 - $4 higher. Cows sold $1 - $2 higher. Veal sold on a steady trade with the heavier calves selling $2 - $3 lower. Stockers traded steady to last week. There were 338 steers on offer selling from $98 to $104 to the high of $115. Thirty-six steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,497 lbs. sold for an average of $101.78 with sales to $115. Five steers consigned by Darren Johnson, Bluevale, averaging 1,427 lbs. sold for an average of $103.77 with sales to $109.50. Two steers consigned Dave Ryan, Bluevale, averaging 983 lbs. sold for an average of $102.07 with sales to $106.50. By Sam Bradshaw District Co-ordinator Most farmers would agree that this year was one of the better ones for crops in e area. Even so, there were several claims on each of the major crops grown. Heavy rain fell on white bean crops in and around McKillop Township causing some flooding and root rot. This generated some substantial claims. White beans and soybeans that escaped the heavy rain grew lush foliage, and succumbed to mould growth, triggering more claims. Some growers did not insure spring grain. Most explain that they always "get something". It By John Bancroft Swine Advisor for Huron County Ensuring human and animal safety through the responsible use of livestock medicines is important to swine producers, to other sectors of the animal agri-food industry and ultimately to consumers. Recognizing the importance of this issue, a Livestock Medicines Course for Swine Producers is being offered at the Clinton OMAFRA office on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main objectives of the program are to use medicines with due regard for the safety of humans and animals, to prevent illegal residues in food derives from animals and to protect the quality of medicines. Some of the subject areas are: * livestock medicines - residues & responsibilities * label interpretation * calculating dosages and with- drawal times * extra-label drug use * injection guidelines * vaccination strategies * preventing antibiotic residues * purchase, transportation, storage, inventory and disposal The course is not a short course in veterinary medicine; however, it is recognized that owners do treat their own animals. The course does not describe or diagnose disease conditions, describe specific treatments, or recommend specific products. Each course participant receives a manual that uses "plain language" and is presented in an easy-to-read manner. It provides technical information encouraging the safe and effective handling and use of livestock medicines. Seven steers consigned by Robt. Mainland, Arthur, averaging 1,461 lbs. sold for an average of $100.84 with sales to $106.25. Thirty-three steers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, Ripley, averaging 1,326 lbs. sold for an average of $100.96 with sales to $103.75. One steer consigned by Ross Stephenson, Ethel, weighing 1,225 lbs. sold for $103.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1,361 lbs. sold for an average of $101.98 with sales to $103. Two steers consigned by Niel Edgar, Wingham, averaging 1,323 lbs. sold for an average of $101.76 with sales to $102.75. Three steers consigned by Wm. R. Richardson, Harriston, averaging 1,280 lbs. sold for an average of $92.40 with sales to $102.50. Five steers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1,373 lbs. sold for an average of $99.24 with sales to surprised me while going through yields this fall, how many farmers with Market Revenue only could have benefitted from Crop Insurance on spring grain (80 per cent coverage on spring grain cost is only $4 per acre). Winter wheat is another crop that should be insured by Oct. 31. Insuring your crops is an important part of a sound farm business management plan. As farmers, we pay only 50 per cent of the total Crop Insurance premium; the federal and provincial governments pay the other 50 per cent, plus administration costs. Registration is required by Wednesday, Feb. 1 by sending a cheque (payable to the Minister of Finance) for $35 per person to Ontario Ministry Jaf Agriculture, For those with an interest in food and a desire to contribute to the education of their community, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton is sponsoring a food advi- sor course. The course is free of charge and is open to anyone interested in learning and practicing the skills needed to buy, prepare and store food. Volunteers accepted to the pro- gram will learn from qualified food and nutrition professionals, cover- ing such topics as Canada's Food Guide, getting the most food for your money, reading labels, low fat cooking and planning nutritious menus. $102.25. Three steers consigned by Bill Howe, Cargill, averaging 1,043 lbs. sold for an average of $96.16 with sales to $102. There were 255 heifers on offer selling from $96 to $100 to the high of $106. Four heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging 1,198 lbs. sold for an average of $108.26 with sales to $115. Eight heifers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 999 lbs. sold for an average of $106.65 with sales to $115. Two heifers consigned by Robert Weishar, Mildmay, averaging 940 lbs. sold for an average of $100.74 with sales to $110. Five heifers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton, averaging 1,263 lbs. sold for an average of $95.58 with sales to $107. One heifer consigned by Garry Schmidt, Hanover, weighing 1,190 lbs. sold for $105.50. In future articles, I will explain how you can increase your Average Farm Yield using trending and buffering as well as the unseeded acreage benefit, the premium surcharge and discount system and the difference between Crop Insurance and Market Revenue (G.R.I.P.). If you would like more information on Crop Insurance or Market Revenue, please call Sam Bradshaw, District Co-ordinator at (519) 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 or visit the Clinton office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Food and Rural Affairs, Box 159, Clinton, Ontario NOM 1LO. For further information, contact the Clinton OMAFRA office at (519) 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Once .the 70 hour course is com- pleted, the community food advi- sors will share their knowledge with the community, providing practical and reliable information, conducting workshops, demonstra- tions or cooking classes for small groups, preparing educational exhibits or answering questions from the public. Those completing the course will required to do 20 hours of commu- nity work. Anyone wishing to become a Community Food Advisor Volun- teer may attend the meeting on Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at the OMAFRA offices, 100 Don Street in Clinton. The program is sponsored by the Huron County Health Unit. In tough economic times, "change is inevitable and it will be our attitudes that will make the dif- ference," says Teeswater Co-opera- tive Inc. Manager Jeff Hurst. "We can say change will never work or we can give it a try." Those were the statements of Mr. Hurst at the annual meeting for the five-member co-op (Teeswater, Belgrave, Auburn, Mildmay and Walkerton) as he addressed the gathering, regarding the adjust- ments by the company in the past year. With the consolidation of the co- op, the gross sales for the year reached $12 million with a net income of $57,000. Increases were seen in feed tonnage, 33 per cent; seed sales, 35 per cent and fertilizer sales, 15 per cent. Chemical sales remained con- stant as did the income from the Teeswater gas bar. Mr. Hurst, attributing much of the growth to the hard working staff, says, "It proves again that our staff members are our most impor- tant asset." Despite the growth, Mr. Hurst says the company did experience some difficulties in adjusting to the new, more complex accounting system. Teeswater Co-operative Incorpo- rated also has a new association with Gromark Inc. of Illinois since the sale of United Co-operatives of Ontario wholesale division to the American firm. Farmers consider crop ins. OMAFRA offers swine course OMAFRA seeks food advisors Help protect the environment' Reduce, reuse and recycle