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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-15, Page 15Meeting the members Stephen Thompson (second from left), president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, introduces the head table at the Federation's Members of Parliament Dinner in Clinton, Saturday. Taking part in the day-long discussions were (left to right): Paul Steckle, MP Huron-Bruce; Mr. Thompson; Bruce Machan, warden of Huron County; Paul Klopp, MPP for Huron and Henry Boot, vice-president, Huron Federation. MP hears Ag. groups concerns arm Steckle advocates faster pesticide registration BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 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 SPECIAL EASTER LAMB & GOAT - THURSDAY, MARCH 30 & THURSDAY, APRIL 6 In lieu of Good Friday the sale will be held Sat. April 15th 411111 BRUSSELS 887-6461 Coming event. Inform The Citizen THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1995. PAGE 15 Brussels Livestock report Veal prices drop $2, beef average $90 to $108.50 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 10 were: fed cattle, 689; cows, 292, veal calves, 173; sheep and goats, light run; stockers, 729; and pigs, 55. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling on a good strong active trade. Cows sold steady. Thursday saw veal selling $2 lower. Lambs sold on a strong trade. Friday saw stockers selling steady. There were 346 steers on offer selling from $96 to $100 to the high of $118. Thirty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,441 lbs. sold for an average of $97.25 with sales to $113.50. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Keith Griffith, Chatham, averaging 1,426 lbs. sold for an average of $98.81 with sales to $108.25. Twelve steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,383 lbs. sold for an average of $98.63 with sales to $103. Ten steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,398 lbs. sold for an average of $100.03 with sales to $102. Thirteen steers consigned by James McCarthy, Granton, averaging 1,453 lbs. sold for an average of $97.76 with sales to $101.50. Eleven steers consigned by Bob Rice, Staffa, averaging 1,379 lbs. sold for an average of $100.37 with sales to $101.20. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,471 lbs. While few farm groups attending the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's Members of Parlia- ment dinner on Saturday had major complaints about the recent federal budget, several were concerned that the government hasn't thought its cuts through. Eldon Bowman, speaking for the Huron County Milk Committee criticized some of the budget's cuts from the agriculture budget that will see less money spent on research, an area of government support that would have been "green" (permissible) under GATT regulations. Instead of cutting research, he said, the government should be channeling, savings else- where into more ways to help farm- ers that would be "green". If there arc further cuts in the dairy subsidy beyond the current 30 per cent, he said, those cuts should be used to fund more "green" programs like research. Paul Steckle, MP for Huron Bruce, said that is exactly what the government has in mind but Bill Wallace, HCFA past president wondered why Agriculture Canada is then cutting such programs. He told Mr. Steckle that there needs to be an overall plan to help farmers face the trade challenges of the sold for an average of $97.91 with sales to $101.10. Two steers consigned by Hammond Bros., Monkton, averaging 1,513 lbs. sold for an average of $97.43 with sales to $100.75. Two steers consigned by Paul Schmidt, Gadshill, averaging 1,388 lbs. sold for an average of $97.98 with sales to $99.25. Twelve steers consigned by Ron Coulter, Creemore, averaging 1,361 lbs. sold for an average of $94.94 with sales to $98.75. There were 226 heifers on offer selling from $96 to $100 to the high of $118. Twenty-one heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $88.26 with sales to $118. Five heifers consigned by Kevin Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,190 lbs. sold for an average of $104.67 with sales to $109.50. One heifer consigned by John Brown, Walton, weighing 1,205 lbs. sold for $104. Fourteen heifers consigned by by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,208 lbs. sold for an average of $98.20 with sales to $103. Eight heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,331 lbs. sold for an average of $99.02 with sales to $100.85. Three heifers consigned by Warren Weppler, Clifford, averaging 1,225 lbs. sold for an average of $97.02 with sales to $100. One heifer consigned by Mel Weber, Wingham, weighing 1,010 lbs. sold for $99. Two heifers consigned by future at the same time the govern- ment cuts costs. Mr. Steckle said that while research facilities would be cut, some research would continue to be carried on with other private com- panies. But Ken Kelly, second vice-president of the Ontario Feder- ation of Agriculture (OFA), won- dered who gets the rights for profits from research where the taxpayer funds research with a major compa- ny. Mr. Steckle said he'd have to find that out, saying he didn't like the idea of companies getting prof- its for research supported by the public. Mr. Bowman said dairy farmers were prepared to accept the 30 per cent subsidy cut on industrial milk although it came right off their bot- tom line, but he wondered if they would be allowed to pass the costs on to consumers. The last time the cost of production formula indicat- ed that farmers should get more, their application for an increase was appealed by the industrial pro- cessors and the full increase wasn't granted. Mr. Kelly said the cabinet hasn't allowed several price increases requested by dairy farmers. ".1 he government talks about getting it out of the marketplace but won't Murray Bancroft, Milverton, averaging 905 lbs. sold for $99. Four heifers consigned by Ron Jackson, Stratford, averaging 1,206 lbs. sold for an average of $97.47 with sales to $98.75. Six heifer consigned by Mery McPherson, Orangeville, averaging 1,183 lbs. sold for an average of $96.92 with sales to $98.75. There were 292 cows on offer selling from $45 to $65 to the high of $74. Four cows consigned by James Winger, Listowel, averaging 1,118 lbs. sold for an average of $60.12 with sales to $74. Two cows consigned by Ellen Keith, Teeswater, averaging 1,625 lbs. sold for an average of $70.64 with sales to $71.50. Eight cows consigned by Roy Taylor, Orton, averaging 1,196 lbs. sold for an average $64.16 with sales to $67.75. There were 14 bulls on offer selling from $56 to $74.50 to the high of $97.50. One led bull consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, weighing 1,1810 lbs. sold for $97.50. One black bull consigned by Mike Courtney, Ripley, weighing 2,050 lbs. sold for $94.75. There were 173 veal on offer selling, Holstein, $89 to $90; and Beef $90 to $108.50. Ten veal consigned by Rob Weppler, Tara, averaging 668 lbs. sold for an average of $94.31 with sales to $108.50. One veal consigned by Ezra Mast, Desboro, weighing 600 lbs. sold for $105. Four veal allow it out of the marketplace." Mr. Steckle said that while farm ers must get their returns from the marketplace, they must also have internationally competitive prices and pointed out prices in New York State are lower than in Canada. But Mr. Wallace pointed out 35 per cent of New York dairy farmers' income is from taxpayer subsidies. There is no real international trade in dairy products, he said, with only seven per cent of dairy production world wide moving between countries. "There is no export market for us in the U.S. because the Americans have, as usual, arranged their trade agree- ments to block imports." While the tone of the meeting was generally supportive of the federal budget, Mr. Kelly said he was worried by the "warm and snuggly" reception it had received. This was the fourth hit in four years the agriculture budget had taken, he said and while people spoke of "only $400 million" cut from agri- culture programs, there was also $750 million cut from the trans- portation budget for WGTA subsi- dies. "For the fourth time in a row agriculture took a hell of a bigger hit than anyone else in society." consigned by Jim D. Thompson, Seaforth, averaging 503 lbs. sold for an average of $86.15 with sales to $104.50. Lambs sold $150 to $230. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $106.50 to $131; 500 - 599 lbs., $102 to $131; 600 - 699 lbs., $90 to $121; 700 - 799 lbs., $89.50 to $107; 800 - 899 lbs., $90 to The federal government is taking steps to speed up registration of new pesticides, Paul Steckle, Huron-Bruce MP said Saturday, but even the "improved" process may be slower than the competitors for Canadian farmers. Mr. Steckle told farmers attend- ing the Members of Parliament din- ner of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture that where four departments had previously been involved in registering a pesticide for use by Canadian farmers, one agency has now been set up to han- dle the approval. It's hoped to By Alan McCallum Soil and Crop Advisor for Huron County The feature speaker for Huron's Spring Crops Update, on March 21 in Seaforth, has been confirmed. Brian Doidge, Head of Financial Management at Ridgetown College, will shed some light on the grain and oilseeds markets after some volatility in the world currency situation. In addition, Gordon Scheifele, a Corn Researcher from Ridgetown $108.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $93.50 to $112; 1,000 and over, $72 to $94.25. Heifers, 400 - 499 lbs., $97 to $121; 500 - 599 lbs., $86 to $112.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $84.50 to $110; 700 - 799 lbs., $87.50 to to $105; 800 to $899 lbs., $85.50 to $100.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $67.50 to $94. shorten the approval time to 18 months from three or four years. Recently one new spray for pota- toes was approved in only six months. But Ken Kelly, second vice-pres- ident of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, said he had heard recently that California had devel- oped an approval system that put all government agencies at one table and would shorten the approval time to one year. That might give California farmers a seven-year lead on Canadian farm- ers in getting to use some, of the chemicals, he said. College, will be sharing his findings on narrow row corn production. Updates on nitrogen on red wheat, edible bean production and soybean extrusion will round out the program. The meeting will be held at the Agricultural Society Building in Seaforth. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on March 21. The fee for the day will be $12 if you preregister at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton by March 17. The fee will be $15 at the door. Financial manager speaks on volatile grain markets