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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1995. PAGE 15.
Brussels Livestock report
420 steers on offer top $91, average $80 to $84
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Oct. 6 were: fed
cattle, 593; cows, 168; veal calves,
182; sheep and goats, 167;
stockers, 1,760; and pigs, 87.
The market at Brussels Livestock
saw fed steers and heifers selling
$2 - $3 lower. Cows sold steady.
On Thursday veal sold on a steady
trade. Lambs sold on a good strong
trade. Friday all weights of stockers
sold on a steady trade.
There were 420 steers on offer
selling from $80 to $84 to the high
of $91.50. Six steers consigned by
Walter Riddell, Granton, averaging
1,331 lbs. sold for an average of
$85.87 with sales to $91.50. Three
steers consigned by Mark and Paul
Pennington, Mildmay, averaging
1,245 lbs. sold for an average of
$85.99 with sales to $88.75.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Excellent weather conditions
through much of the growing sea-
son have attributed to good to
above average yields for several
field crops, a recent report issued
by Cropco indicates.
Corn silage yields are ranging to
the above average mark.
Some of the corn now being har-
vested has a high moisture content
with others coming in as low as 23
per cent.
In a number of fields, broken
stalk damage due to European Corn
Borer (ECB) has reached 25 to 30
per cent of the crop. If the break is
below the cob, it will reduce the
harvestable yield while breaks
above the cob are cosmetic.
By mid October, it is expected
that more than half the soyabean
crops will be harvested, provided
favourable weather conditions
exist.
Initial yields appear to be very
The Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs is meeting
its operating reduction target which
was announced by the Minister of
Finance July 21.
Most of these savings will be
realized in 1996-97. As a
temporary measure, to meet this
fiscal year's target, the ministry
identified $4.8 million in
underspending in the farm tax
rebate program resulting from
lower-than-expected mill rates.
This will not affect the
commitment to maintain the 75 per
cent farm tax rebate level for 1995.
In addition, $5 million was saved
from the NISA program because of
lower-than-projected take-up.
Included in the $13 million
permanent reductions is the
cancellation of the $2.5 Niagara
Tender Fruit Lands Program
(announced last July) and the $1.5
Private Mortgage Guarantee
component of the Agricultural
Investment Stratagy. In addition,
Woodstock, averaging 1,417 lbs.
sold for an average of $80.41 with
sales to $88. Three steers consigned
by John Knapp, Chesley, averaging
1,048 lbs. sold for an average of
$81.60 with sales to $87.
One steer consigned by Don
Schoonderw oerd, Mitchell,
weighing 915 lbs. sold for $87.
Seven steers consigned by Alton
O'Neil, Lucan, averaging 1,405 lbs.
sold for an average of $83.30 with
sales to $86.75. Thirty steers
consigned by Kada Farms,
Bluevale, averaging 1,354 lbs. sold
for an average of $83.40 with sales
to $86.75. Two steers consigned by
K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter,
averaging 1,353 lbs. sold for an
average $83.85 with sales to
$86.50. Thirteen steers consigned
by Don Culbert, Dungannon,
averaging 1,441 lbs. sold for an
average of $82.09 with sales to
good with high 40 and mid 50
bushels per acre common.
The average range for edible
beans is 1,600 to 1,800 pounds per
acre with some reports as high as
3,000 lbs. per acre.
Fields where there has been a
reduction is yields could be due to
mould which results in poor pod
fill, dry beans resulting in a high
shatter loss during harvest and
drought stress causing smaller sized
bean seeds.
Winter canola crops are not look-
ing good at this stage, only 20 per
cent emergence, because of a late
dry spell. It is hoped recent rains
and favourable temperatures will
permit adequate growth before the
winter months.
Good weather and favourable
prices are making winter wheat an
attractive choice for many produc-
ers.
$1.5 million is being reduced in the
Tile Drainage Loan Program, as a
result of lower interest rates.
The Brighton Veterinary
Laboratory will be closed,
providing a savings of $500,000.
The $600,000 Milk Utilization
Audit program will be cancelled.
The Food Service component of the
Foodland Ontario program will be
reduced and restructured, saving $1
million. A total of 19 staff will be
affected by these three reductions.
The remaining $5.4 million in
savings will come from:
• ministry administration
• field services
• reductions to financial assistance
programs
• research administration
In addition to these operating
reductions, approximately $1
million of savings are being
achieved this fiscal year through
reductions in the maintenance and
repair of ministry buildings.
$86.25. Thirty-four steers
consigned by Cunningham Farms,
Lucan, averaging 1,323 lbs. sold
for an average of $82.82 with sales
to $86.25.
There were 160 heifers on offer
selling from $80 to $84 to the high
of $86. Ten heifers consigned by
Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging
1,026 lbs. sold for an average of
$83.52 with sales to $86. Three
heifers consigned by Keith Hardy,
Beigrave, averaging 988 lbs. sold
for an average of $82.61 with sales
to $84. Three heifers consigned by
Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging
1,215 lbs. sold for $83.25.
Seven heifers consigned by
Walter Lynn, Stayner, averaging
1,143 lbs. sold for an average of
$77.28 with sales to $83. Five
heifers consigned by Ron Jackson,
Stratford, averaging 1,267 lbs. sold
Prime beef
on sale at
4-H show
Over 50 4-H Beef Club
competitors will be offering for
sale the very best in prime beef
(just waiting for a freezer), at the
upcoming Huron-Bruce-Grey 4-1-1
Show and Sale at Tri-County,
Hanover on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.
As a marketing concept, 4-H
members will be approaching
individuals and small business
alike, making them aware of the
opportunity to show their
appreciation and support of 4-H by
purchasing one of the projects as
offered in the Sale.
Sale catalogues are available
from 44-1 competitors and the local
OMAFRA offices. Show classes
are 10 a.m. and the sale begins at
1:15 p.m.
for an average of $77.49 with sales
to $82.75. Eighteen heifers
consigned by Johnston Farms,
Bluevale, averaging 1,100 lbs. sold
for an average of $80.71 with sales
to $82.75. Four heifers consigned
by Aaron S. Weber, Mildmay,
averaging 975 lbs. sold for an,
average of $78.62 with sales to
$82. One heifer consigned by John
Nevans, Wroxetcr, weighing 1,210
lbs. sold for $81.50. Four heifers
consigned by Amos L. Martin,
Wroxeter, averaging 1,027 lbs. sold
for an average of $72.94 with sales
to $81.25.
There were 182 veal on offer
selling from Holstein $75 to $90;
Beef $90 to $120. One veal
consigned by Blue Ridge Acre,
Alma, weighing 660 lbs. sold for
$119.50. Two veal consigned by
Allan Mckinnon, Shallow Lake,
averaging 668 lbs. sold for an
average of $106.25 with sales to
$116. Three veal consigned by
Gerry Lee, Brussels, averaging 623
lbs. sold for an average of $98.83
with sales to $112.50.
Lambs, 50 - 80 lbs., sold $110 to
$153; 80 - 94 lbs., $128 to $146;
and over 95 lbs., $101 to $117.
Sheep sold $56 to $95.
Goats, sold $37.50 to $97.50.
Goats sold $30 to $167.;50.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
sold $84 to $120; 50.0 - 599 lbs.,
$88.50 to $110; 600 - 699 lbs., $82
to $99.25; 700 - 799 lbs., $60 to
$90; 800 - 899 lbs., $84.25 to
$101.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $84
to $100.
Heifers, 300 - 399. lbs., sold $76
to $117.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $81 to
$105; 500 - 599 lbs., $73 to $91.50;
600 - 699 lbs., $79.50 to $94.50;
700 - 799 lbs., $78.25 to $88.50;
and 800 lbs. and over, $77 to $96.
OMAFRA announces cuts
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
Saturday, October 21 10 a.m. - Local Calves
Saturday, November 4 11 a.m. Bred Cow Sale
Saturday, November 11 10 a.m. Local Calves
BRUSSELS 887-6461