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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-29, Page 15FARM FAMILY SAFETY DAY udoilar FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED 11/4 Mile N. of Seaforth SATURDAY APRIL 1 1:00 to 4:00 pm '2.00 per family. Proceeds to Huron Farm Safety. Please call to register ASAP 527-0120 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1995. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Van Nes cows hits daily high of $72, ave. $62.05 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 24 were: fed cattle, 854; cows, 284; veal calves, 247; sheep and goats, 168; stockers, 1,136; and pigs, 77. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling steady. Cows sold $1 - $2 lower. Bulls sold steady. Thursday veal sold $2 - $3 lower. Lambs were selling on a lower trend. Friday saw stocker calves selling steady with yearlings under pressure. There were 507 steers on offer selling from $94 to $98 to the high of $110.25. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Keith Griffith, Chatham, averaging 1,366 lbs. sold for an average of $95.50 with sales to $110.25. One steer consigned by Dan Hayden, Goderich, weighing 1,510 lbs. sold for $105. Forty- three steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1,481 lbs. sold for an average of $95.24 with sales to $103.50. Twenty-nine steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,477 lbs. sold for an average of $91.89 with sales to No-till cropping holds many advantages for farmers today. It saves time by reducing tillage hours, cuts fuel costs and conserves soil moisture. It also reduces two major forms of soil degradation: erosion and compaction. With the increase in popularity of grass farming many farmers are using no-till as an alternative method for renovating old or existing pasture. Farmers interested in trying no- till can establish at tillage trial up to 10 acres in size with the assistance of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). Conserving soil moisture is one advantage of no-till. A no-till planter breaks the soil open by use of a coulter directly in front of the seeding units. The ground is opened only seconds before the seed is planted. As a result, the moisture loss that occurs when the soil is exposed to the air is minimized. Because there is no need to plough or cultivate before planting with no-till, the time previously spent on tillage can be put towards other farm duties. Less fuel is used on the farm due to fewer equipment passes over the field. The problem of soil erosion has led many farmers to use conserva- tion tillage practices including no- till. By not working the soil prior to planting the potential for soil erosion is greatly reduced as the soil is not as exposed to the elements, and crop residue cover holds the soil in place. When no-till is used, the amount of soil tilled is limited to the small trench into State Farm Insurance is offering a free "health and safety" program to schools teaching kindergarten through Grades 6. The program called "Inside/Out", has been developed as a whole- person educational approach to $99.25. Twelve steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, Ripley, averaging 1,336 lbs. sold for an average of $94.79 with sales to $98.75. Eleven steers consigned by Bob Rice, Staffa, averaging 1,390 lbs. sold for an average of $94.48 with sales to $98.25. Ten steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,394 lbs. sold for an average of $94.51 with sales to $98. Ten steers consigned by Kevin Horsburgh, Mount Forest, averaging 1,436 lbs. sold for an average of $93.93 with sales to $98. Five steers consigned by Gary Nash, Seaforth, averaging 1,389 lbs. sold for an average of $82.34 with sales to $97.50. There were 327 heifers on offer selling from $93 to $97 to the high of $98.25. Sixty-seven heifers consigned by Ronald Colwell, Cargill, averaging 1,036 lbs. sold for an average of $90.76 with sales to $98.25. Three heifers consigned by Orland Dipple, Ayton, averag- ing 1,085 lbs. sold for an average of $93.28 with sales to $98. Four which the seed is placed. The surrounding soil is undisturbed, and remains protected from erosion by crop residue. No-till also reduces compaction, since the equipment makes fewer passes over the field. Crops can be planted directly into the residue of the previous crop, using the no-till method, even only a short time after the harvest. This holds a great advantage when planting winter grain crops. During the busy harvest season crops can be planted using no-till in less time than with conventional methods. As well, no-till equipment can be used with small tractors leaving larger machinery available for the harvest. The MVCA's cropping and tillage assistance service offers a Great Plains solid stand 10 foot no- till drill to farmers for planting plots of up to 10 acres in size. The drill is also equipped with a native grass seed box for underseeding and pasture renovation. The equipment is delivered to the farm by staff who will review its operation with the farmer and set it up at the desired rate for planting. The farmer must supply a tractor of at least 60 horse power to complete the planting. There is a $25 service charge on the drill for planting a 10 acre plot. Farmers want to establish a trial can call Chris Hoskins at the MVCA in Wroxeter at (519) 335- 3557. If you are looking for a way to save time, cut fuel costs, and reduce soil compaction and erosion problems, then no-till is definitely worth a try. health and safety. The program kit contains a supporting video and ready-to-use lesson plans on issues such as self-esteem, streetproofing and nutrition. To date 30,000 Inside/Out program kits have been distributed heifers consigned by George, Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1,201 lbs. sold for an average of $94.65 with sales to $98. Eight heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim, averaging 1,177 lbs. sold for an average of $92.87 with sales to $97. Four heifers con- signed by Helm Farms, Walkerton, averaging 1,269 lbs. sold for an average of $83.71 with sales to $96.25. Five heifers consigned by Les Brown, Shelburne, averaging 1,097 lbs. sold for an average of $92.15 with sales to $95.75. Thirty- two heifers consigned by Carol and Glenn Leibold, Ayton, averaging 1,120 lbs. sold for an average of $90.97 with sales to $95.50. Five heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaging 1,119 lbs. sold for an average of $92.17 with sales to $94.50. Seven heifers consigned by Gerald Grubb, Mildmay, averaging 1,117 lbs. sold for an average of $89.42 with sales to $94.50. Four heifers consigned by Elliott Hackwell, Walton, OFA offers opportunity for planning discussions By Bob Down Huron County Federation of Agriculture Farmers, planning, MNR, Planners, MOEE, conservation, OMAFRA, Huron County Health Unit, Bill 163. What do all these words and organizations have in common? Huron County farmers will have a chance to find out on April 6 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Clinton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Did you know that MOEE, OMAFRA, MNR and Conservation Authorities all have Land Use Planners. "Planning what?" you might ask. Thursday, April 6 is the time to find out. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture,, in conjunction with our local OMAFRA office, has planned this special day to allow farmers to have face-to-face dialogue with these organizations and their planners. Now is your chance to ask all your questions about ANSI, Wetland Policy, rural development, farm drainage and the Federal Fisheries Act. Find out where you and your farming operation fit in the puzzle of Bill 163. Come and be a part of this practical hands-on session with a panel presentation and written question session. A complimentary lunch provided by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture will be available for those who preregister by April 3. Be a part of local farmers promoting better communications with government and an innovative approach, sponsored by your local Federation of Agriculture. For further information contact the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at 482-9642 (open Mondays and Fridays), Bob Down at 235-2557, or Bob Humphries at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. across North America, including 1,000 in Canada. The Inside/Out program joins other State Farm health and safety programs which are free to schools. These programs cover such topics Continued on page 21 averaging 1,141 lbs. sold for an average of $93.29 with sales to $94. There were 284 cows on offer selling from $44 to $63 to the high of $72. Four cows consigned by Bill Van Nes, Ethel, averaging 1,424 lbs. sold for an average of $62.05 with sales to $72. Two cows consigned by Frank Nigh, Seaforth, averaging 1,415 lbs. sold for an average of $66.02 with sales to $67.50. One cow consigned by Kevin Pfeffer, Palmerston, weighing 1,485 lbs. sold for $67. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $66 to $85.75 to the high of $89. One Limo bull consigned by Stenwood Farms, Mitchell, weighing 2,060 lbs. sold for $89. One Limo bull consigned by Wilton Dickert, Ayton, weighing 2,185 lbs. sold for $85.75. There were 247 veal on offer selling, Holstein - $70 to $90; Beef - $85 to $108. Ten veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, averaging 673 lbs. sold for an average of $93.04 with sales to $108. Twenty-five veal consigned by Jack Flanagan, Dublin, averaging 715 lbs. sold for an average of $88.44 with sales to $104.50. Three veal consigned by Ron Smart, Mount Forest, averaging 623 lbs. sold for an average of $91.14 with sales to $97. Lambs, 50 to 60 lbs., sold $160 to $175; 80 to 100 lbs., $120 to $150. Sheep sold $40 to $60. Goats sold $60 to $165. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $104 to $132.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $102 to $126; 600 - 699 lbs., $93 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $88 to $107.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $84.50 to $101.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $84 to $104.75; and 1,000 lbs. and over, $67.75 to $92. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $94 to $97; 400 - 499 lbs., $88 to $112.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $90 to $114.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $90 to $108; 700 - 799 lbs., $89 to $97.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $88.50 to $106; and 900 lbs and over, $83.75 to $95.25. arm MVCA provides no-till alternative Ins. Co. offers school safety grog. [JO PIONEER. Pioneer® Hi-Bred Production Ltd. is currently looking for Soybean Growers to produce variety 9007 and other early maturity varieties. For further information contact Brian or Stu at 1-800-265-0554 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 10:00 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 BRUSSELS 887-6461