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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-10-11, Page 15arm Crops prosper with good fall weather #i )S AGRI,s,t Welcomes Tim Prior to its staff Call or see Tim for Gallagher fencing products, estimates installation CORLAND SEEDS LTD. POWER FENCE'SYSTEMS COMPLETE STOCKER NEEDS IVOMEC TRAMISOL IMPLANTS Mctsterfeeds CALL (519) 887-9391 After Hours (519) 887-9648 R.R. #3, Brussels, Ontario Located at the west end of Brussels Livestock 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