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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-04-10, Page 15arm `Stay in market revenue' , OMAFRA agent says Taking a tour Participants in a recent work horse workshop at Meeting Place Farm, owned by Tony and Fran McQuail, near Lucknow, got a chance to try out this old world method of farming first hand, as their host took them on a tour of the property. The day-long event was held on Saturday as one of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario seminars. OMAFRA offers pesticide course 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, APRIL 10, 1996 PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report KenRuth Farms steers reach $88, ave. $83.70 The market at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 6 was: fed cattle, 349; cows, 231; veal calves, 128; sheep and goats, 168; stockers, 1,103. The fed steers and heifers sold a good active trade. Cows and bulls were fully steady. On Thursday veal sold steady and the lambs sold on an active trade. On Saturday stockers sold fully steady. There were 233 steers on offer selling from $78 to $82 to the high of $88. Seven steers consigned by Doug Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,358 lbs. sold for an average of $81.53 with sales to $8.8. Four steers consigned by KenRuth Farms Ltd., Lucknow, averaging 1,204 lbs. sold for an average of $83.70 with sales to $88. Twenty steers consigned by Prospect Feed Lots Ltd., Wyoming, averaging 1,390 lbs. sold for an average of $81.61 with sales to $87.75. Ten steers consigned by Allan Dunbar, Bel- grave, averaging 1,413 lbs. sold for an average of $83.99 with sales to $86.25. Twelve steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, aver- aging 1,433 lbs. sold for-an average of $78.28 with sales to $85.75. Twenty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,449 lbs. sold for an average of $81.45 with sales to $85. Seven steers consigned by John Winger, Palmerston, averag- ing 1,114 lbs. sold for an average of $81.38 with sales to $84.75. Twelve steers consigned by John Ford, Corunna, averaging 1,167 lbs. sold for an average of $79.37 with sales to $83.50. Two steers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $81.11 with sales to $82.25. Four steers consigned by Fred and Clyde McClure, Walton, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for an average of $80.58 with sales to $82. There were 203 heifers on offer selling from $78 to $82 to the high of $90. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,264 lbs. sold for an average of $83.57 with sales to $90. Fourteen heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham, averaging 1,126 lbs. sold for an average of $78.57 with sales to $86. Three heifers consigned by Paul Seifried, Mildmay, averaging 1,301 lbs. sold for an average of $79.84 with sales to $83.25. One heifer consigned by Paul Murray, Ripley, weighing 990 lbs. sold for $83. Four heifers consigned by J & B Laidlaw Farms, Atwood, averag- ing 1,175 lbs. sold for an average of $77.77 with sales to $83. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,179 lbs. sold for an average of $79.74 with sales to $82.75. Five heifers consigned by Noah Weppler, r-tyton, averaging 1,180 lbs. sold for an average of $80.20 with sales to $81.25. One heifer consigned by Steve Weishar, Teeswater, weighing 115 lbs. sold for $81.25. Ten heifers consigned by Krueger Bros., Cambridge, averaging 1,132 lbs. sold for an average of $78.57 with sales to $81. Eight heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim, averaging 1,280 lbs. sold for an average of $80.08 with sales to $80.80. There were 231 cows on offer selling from $34 to $49 to the high of $64.50. Three cows consigned by Larry Shantz, Listowel, averaging 1,490 lbs. sold for an average of $52.83 with sales to $64.50. Two cows consigned by Don Dodds, Seaforth, averaging 1,318 lbs. sold for an average of $54.72 with sales to $58.50. Two cows consigned by Fry Holme Farms, Ripley, averaging 1,368 lbs. sold for an average of $48.27 with sales to $55. There were eight bulls on offer selling from $47.50 to $59.10 to the high of $75. One Red bull consigned by Paul Seifried, Mildmay, weighing 1,605 lbs. sold for $75. One Hereford bull con- signed by John Van Loo, Bluevale, weighing 1,845 lbs. sold for $58. There were 128 veal on offer - Beef, $70 to $113; Holstein, $55 to $75. Ten veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, averaging 697 lbs. sold for an average of $86.62 with sales to $113. Three veal consigned by Clark Fortune, Chesley, averaging 773 lbs. sold for an average of $75.19 with sales to $103. Five veal consigned by Vesta Creek Farms, Chesley, averaging 737 lbs. In a year when grain and oilseed prices are strong, many farmers enrolled in the Market Revenue Program may be tempted to cancel their enrollment in the program. The question is, WHY? The current features of the program make it worthwhile to stay enrolled. Here's why. First, prices may be strong now, but will they be a year or two years from now? Who knows. What is known is that grain and oilseed prices fluctuate over time. This is precisely the reason why Market Revenue was developed - to compensate grain and oilseed farmers when prices are low. In fact, since 1991, farmers have received over $500 million from the Market Revenue Program when commodity prices have been low (premium payments received from farmers between 1991 and 1994 totalled approximately $209 million). Secondly, there is no up front cost to the farmer to be enrolled in the program. Premium payments from farmers have not been required beginning with the 1995 crop year. Instead, one-third of payments will be deducted in lieu sold for an average of $80.88 with sales to $92. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $182.50 to $227.50; and 50 - 80 lbs., $190 to $245. Sheep sold $41 to $51. Goats sold $40 to $100. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $69 to $108; 500 - 599 lbs., $73 to $99; 600 - 699 lbs., $75 to $90; 700 - 799 lbs., $72 to $91; 800 - 899 lbs., $66.50 to $86; and 900 lbs. and over, $70 to $92. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $61 to $93; 400 - 499 lbs., $60 to $101; 500 - 599 lbs., $67 to $88.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $69 to $82; 700 - 799 lbs., $68.75 to $80; and 800 lbs. and over, $66.25 to $82. of paying premiums. Remember, this deduction occurs only when a payment is deter- mined. Farmers are not required to fund the program when prices arc above the support levels. Both the federal and provincial government will continue to fund the program based on the previous premium cost sharing arrangement. Thirdly, the only requirement of farmers enrolled in the program is to report planted acreage by June 30th and to provide an accurate yield(s) after harvest. Final Acreage Reports will be mailed to enrolled producers in early June. If you don't feel like doing the paper work, take advantage of the con- venient toll free acreage reporting service. Just call 1-800-CROP-INS (1-800-276-7467) and inform the operator of your planted acreage. It's that simple. 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