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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-10, Page 11Family farm transfers major transaction Ciba Seeds • People • Products • Potential G-4030 2575 H.U. - 82 Day G-4030 is an easy-shelling hybrid with very good drought tolerance for superb performance in hot, dry years. Excellent yields of large yellow kernels that dry down quickly make it a great choice for the dry grain market. 11E14 G-403 5 2625 H.U. - 83 Day Capable of outstanding yield potential in 2700 H.U. areas. Large girthy ears producing large kernels with excellent dry- down that are a treat to shell make G-4035 ideal for the dry grain and high moisture corn markets. G-4064 2700 H.U. - 85Day Excellent stalk rot tolerance combined with good natural corn borer tolerance are the keys to G-4064's success in continuous corn programs. A consistent performer with the capability of producing high yields of quality grain are the primary reasons to select G-4064 for your operation. G-4043 2600 H.U. - 82 Day Consistency, excellent standability, superb spring vigour and roots are the-reasons why this hybrid is adaptable to any tillage system. Excellent stress tolerance completes this hybrid package. Premium quality silage make G-4043 a versatile addition to any farming operation. tkeNX-9401 2650 H.U. - 83 Day X-9401 is an exciting new entry in the Ciba Seeds lineup. A complete package with excellent spring vigour and very good stalks that support high yields of quality grain. X-9401 performs well on all soil types and is adaptable to any cultural practice. 2850 H.U. - 92 Day Ener-Feast I Ener-Feast I was the first Ciba Seeds hybrid recommended for premium silage. It offers high digestible energy and increased palatability over the more commonly used grain hybrids as well as less feed waste and excellent silage yields. The result - more milk per cow and an improvement in your operation's profitability. John Van Beers, R.R. #1 Blyth 523-4431 CIBA SEEDS ALMETAL UNLOADER AND DISTRIBUTOR -I I V 6.9% 2 year financing available OAC $2,500 minimum for financing FREE Installations on silo unloader, mixer, feeder and conveyor for January & February • Electrical extra "Call Joe for free estimates" HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS Brussels 887-6289 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 BRUSSELS 887-6461 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1996 PAGE 11. Brussels Livestock report Veal prices drop off $3-$5, beef ave. $80-$105 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 5 were: fed cattle, 459; cows, 278; veal calves, 213; sheep and goats, 53; stockers, 446; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw all fed steers and heifers selling on a strong steady trade. Cows also sold steady. On Thursday veal sold $3 - $5 lower. Lambs sold on a strong active trade. On Friday stockers sold steady. There were 280 steers on offer selling from $86 to $90 to the high of $102. Two steers consigned by Sellers Farms, Bluevalc, averaging 1,430 lbs. sold for an average of $96.18 with sales to $102. Thirteen steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,339 lbs. sold for an average of $91.38 with By Brian Hall Business Management Advisor Clinton Field Office Transferring the family farm from one generation to the next is a major personal and business, transaction. Although transactions are a natural part of farm life, they may create tension and anxiety among family members. Talking about and planning for change can make the transfer smoother and less stressful for everyone. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is intro- ducing Between Generations, a two part television series on farm family transfers. Any family that wants to plan ahead for the transfer of the farm business from parents to son/daughter should watch Between Generations as a first step in understanding the personal, legal and accounting issues involved. The two part television series in this area will be broadcast on Sunday, Jan. 14 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. on CFPL and CKNX. During the program, viewers will be encour- aged to call a 1-800 number to borrow a resource kit to help start Crimestoppers BREAK ENTER AND THEFT American money and four watches were stolen from a resi- dence on Mary Street in Clinton. The theft took place on Dec. 21 possibly around midnight. The four watches were a Sector sports watch, Alired Sung, Guchhi sports watch and an Oriena. sales to $97.50. Sixty-five steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,436 lbs. sold for an average of $89.41 with sales to $96. Six steers consigned by John Glousher, Wingham, averaging 1,455 lbs. sold for an average of $84.80 with sales to $94.50. Twelve steers consigned by Martin Metske, Lucknow, averaging 1,316 lbs. sold for an average of $90.10 with sales to $93. Six steers consigned by Brian Mcllroy, Gowanstown, averaging 1,372 lbs. sold for an average of $88.33 with sales to $91.75. Twelve steers consigned by Mel Lyons, Luck- now, averaging 1,392 lbs. sold for an average of $86.20 with sales to $91.50. the transition process, or to make an appointment with a local OMAFRA advisor to talk about succession planning. The Clinton OMAFRA office will also be offering a follow-up course to be held each Wednesday evening beginning Feb. 7 for four weeks at the office. For further information on the course or on Between Generations, contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton. Eleven steers consigned by Maurice Coe, Shelburne, averaging 1,361 lbs. sold for an average of $88.62 with sales to $90.75. Eight steers consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,591 lbs. sold for an average of $81.12 with sales to $90.25. Four steers consigned by Gordon Hopkins, Hanover, averag- ing 1,337 lbs. sold for an average of $84.26 with sales to $89. There were 165 heifers on offer selling from $86 to $90 to the high of $94. Eight heifers consigned by Blair Fraser, Blyth, averaging 1,176 lbs. sold for an average of S89.98 with sales to $93.25. Seven heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,172 lbs. sold for an average of $83.93 with sales to $90. Four heifers consigned by Robert Hunking, Auburn, averaging 1,318 lbs. sold for an average of $84.73 with sales to $88.75. Six heifers consigned by Jim Moffatt, Wingham, averaging 1,139 lbs. sold for an average of $84.50 with sales to $87.25. Seven heifers consigned by Ben Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,203 lbs. sold for an average of $84.77 with sales to $86.85. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Mann, Wroxeter, averaging 1,255 lbs. sold for an average of $84.03 with sales to $86.75. Three heifers consigned by Ray Zettler, Walker- ton, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $86.10 with sales to $86.50. Two heifers consigned by Peter Newans, Mildmay, averaging 1,165 lbs. sold for an average of $84.97 with sales to $85.50. Twelve heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,284 lbs. sold for an average of $82.90 with sales to $85.50. There were 278 cows on offer selling from $35 to $48 to the high of $61. Eleven cows consigned by Robbie Thompson, Ripley, averag- ing 1,176 lbs. sold for an average of $45.86 with sales to $61. Three cows consigned by Nicholas Lang Jr., Mildmay, averaging 1,052 lbs. sold for an average of $48.57 with sales to $60.50. Three cows consigned by Ed Sutherland, Kemble, averaging 1,440 lbs. sold for an average of $50.00 with sales to $54.50. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $45 to $51.95 to the high of $70. One Limousin bull consigned by Doug Weber, Mount Forest, weighing 2,270 lbs. sold for $70. One Limousin bull consigned by Cam Anderson, Belgrave, weighing 1,250 lbs. sold for $65. There were 213 veal on offer selling from - Holstein, $65 to $85; and Bccf, $80 to $105. Eleven veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, averaging 640 lbs. sold for an avtrage of $81.33 with sales to $105. Three veal consigned by Mohawk Park Ranch, Monkton, averaging 733 lbs. sold for an average of $86.50 with sales to $97. Two veal consigned by Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 855 lbs. sold for an average of $90.46 with sales to $95.50. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs. sold $162 to $186; 80 - 94 lbs., $130 to $139. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $79 to $95; 500 - 599 lbs., $73.50 to $90; 600 - 699 lbs., $74 to $89; 700 - 799 lbs., $76 to $90; 800 - 899 lbs., $71 to $108; 900 lbs. and over, $84 to $102. Heifers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $70 to $90; 500 - 599 lbs., $66 to $88.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $76.50 to $83.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $55 to $73; and 800 lbs. and over, $52 to $80.