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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-01-15, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15,1997 Brussels Livestock report Fed steers reach $98.75 on steady trading The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 10 were: fed cattle, 597; cows, 378; veal calves, 292; lambs and goats, 33; and stockers, 717. F arm The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling steady. Cows sold steady also. Veal sold on a steady trade. There was a light run of lambs which sold on a steady market. Calves sold $2 to $8 higher with yearlings selling on a strong active trade. There were 371 steers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $98.75. Five steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1,307 lbs. sold for an average of $91.65 with sales to $98.75. Thirty-three steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,391 lbs. sold for an average of $87.83 with sales to $97.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Snowmobiling brings big bucks Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,425 lbs. sold for an average of $90.49 with sales to $95.25. Eight steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1,377 lbs. sold for an average of $89.98 with sales to $93.25 Eleven steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,307 lbs. sold for an average of $89.02 with sales to $93. Sixty-two steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham, averaging 1,321 lbs. sold for an average of $88.37 with sales to $93. One steer consigned by Mike Kerr, Palmerston, weighing 1,260 lbs. sold for $92.25. Two steers consigned by Dwayne Dickert, Ayton, averaging 1,443 lbs. sold for an average of $90.77 with sales to $91.50. Six steers consigned by Lloyd Whitley, Creemore, averag­ ing 1,340 lbs. sold for an average of $81.25 with sales to $91.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Stan Francis, Kirkton, averaging 1,306 lbs. sold for an average of $85.29 with sales to $90.75. There were 210 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $98.75. Twenty-six heifers consigned by Leroy Gould, Exeter, averaging 1,194 lbs. sold for an average of $90.82 with sales to $92. Four heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1,186 lbs. sold for an average of $88.69 with sales to $91. Four heifers consigned by Ralph Siemon Ltd., Mitchell, averaging 1,170 lbs. sold for an average of $86.58 with sales to $90.75. One heifer consigned by Ed Pridham, Stayner, weighing 1,200 lbs. sold for $90. Twelve heifers consigned by George Roney, Staffa, averaging 1,203 lbs. sold for an average of $86.57 with sales to $89.75. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Mann, Wroxeter, averaging 1,260 lbs. sold for an average of $86.87 with sales to $89. Two heifers consigned by Dave Bender, Palmerston, averaging 1,225 lbs. sold for $88.75. Four heifers consigned by Charles Fischer, Brussels, averaging 1,258 lbs. sold for an average of $86.43 with sales to $88.25. Five heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1,227 lbs. sold for an average of $69.27 with sales to $88. Eight heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,243 lbs. sold for an average of $84.32 with sales to $87.50. There were 378 cows on offer selling from $30 to $53 to the high of $64. Two cows consigned by Alex Nichol, Atwood, averaging 1,310 lbs. sold for an average of $54.51 with sales to $64. Three cows consigned by Kalvin Fischer, Bluevale averaging 1,208 lbs. sold for an average of $50.62 with sales to $62.50. Four cows consigned by Bill Sproul, Auburn, averaging 1,606 lbs. sold for an average of $52.51 with sales to $60.50. There were 16 bulls on offer selling from $39.50 to $57 to the high of $65. One Limousin bull consigned by Len Wilhelm, Walkerton, weighing 2,045 lbs. sold for $65. One Red bull consigned by Bernard Boyle, Auburn, weighing 1,680 lbs. sold for $63.50. There were 292 veal on offer selling: Plain Holstein, $50 to $75; Holstein, $80 to $100; Beef, $85 to $113. Four veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 658 lbs. sold for an average of $101.23 with sales to $113. Two veal consigned by Dale Bachert, Blyth, averaging 653 lbs. sold for an average of $100.41 with sales to $107.50. Nineteen veal consigned by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley, averaging 685 lbs. sold for an average of $87.48 with sales to $102. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $180 to $200; 50 to 80 lbs., $175 to $200; 95 to 109 lbs., $142.50 to $147.50. Sheep sold $55 to $62.50. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $78 to $124; 400 - 499 lbs., $63 to $129.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $71 to $101; 600 - 699 lbs., $72.50 to $92.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $70.50 to $86.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $75 to $104; and 900 lbs. and over, $76.75 to $105. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $41 to $130; 400 - 499 lbs., $60 to $131; 500 - 599 lbs., $60 to $96.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $53 to $82; 700 - 799 lbs., $50 to $83; 800 - 899 lbs., $67.50 to $83.25; and 900 lbs. and over, $61 to $85.75. Plain stockers sold $35 to $50. ^524-2773 Goderich 1-800-265-5503 Organized snowmobiling has a greater economic impact on Ontario than trade with Russia. In fact, according to 1996 Statistics Canada Import/Export Commodity Trade information recently analyzed by the non-profit Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), organized snowmobiling is more valuable to this province each year than many international trading partners are to the entire country. Estimated at $656 million for 1995/96, snowmobile-related spending by OFSC members not only tops national trade figures with Russia, but also the trade total for all 25 Eastern European countries combined. The same applies to all 24 Caribbean nations. Or to the six in Central America. The annual economic impact of organized snowmobiling also exceeds national trade with any single African or Middle East country, and at least 15 other individual Canadian trading partners such as Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Spain, India, Venezuela, Chile and New Zealand. "We realized organized snowmobiling has a tremendous economic impact on snowbelt Ontario," said OFSC President Bert A. Grant, "but it was not until this comparison put the numbers into a broader perspective that its importance to our province as a whole became incontrovertible. Perhaps international trade missions should be targeted a little closer to home. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the OFSC had a banner season in 1995/96, racking up record­ breaking sales of 106,000 trail permits for a total of 190,000 family members. Recently tabulated figures confirm that the OFSC's 294 community-based snowmobile clubs own almost $27 million of grooming equipment and put almost $20 million back into local economies through trail operations and development last winter. In addition, The Easter Seal Society of Ontario reports that OFSC volunteer participation in provincial Snowaramas raised an unprecedented $556,000, re­ affirming the OFSC’s status as North America's largest solo benefactor for children with physical disabilities. In all, OFSC clubs gave over $1 million to various charities. "Ontario snowmobiling leads the international snowmobiling scene with the word’s largest user pay organization, the longest continuous trail system, the biggest groomer fleet and the largest volunteer work force," said OFSC General Manager Ron Purchase. "But our most important contribution to this province may be in the area of job creation and economic development. The OFSC administers a unique winter resource that is helping many rural communities become more self- sufficient in these tough times." Winter — It’s been a challenge The past year has been a challenge — weather-wise at least — for any­ one in agriculture. According to local weather observer Boyd Taylor of RR2, Blyth, 1996 was highlighted by large swings in temperture, an abun­ dance of moisture (20 per cent more than in the past 10 years) and unpre­ dictable seasons. And one month into the new year things aren't looking much different. In reference to snowfall, Taylor notes that there have already been three thaws this season, though November ended with the same amount of snow as one year earlier. "Thank goodness it didn't stay," said Taylor, adding that the potential for "a dam good blizzard" is here now, following this past weekend's dumping. November also recorded two inches of rain. December had just over two inches of rain as well as a total of 133 cm of snow. "That sounds like a lot, but it came and it went," said Taylor. After snow for the first eight days of the month, the weather turned mild so that the ground was bare by Dec. 16. A white blanket coated everything again until Dec. 23, when it disappeared, then re-appeared for Christmas. "It adds up pretty quick," said Taylor. December too was about 4.5°C milder than in recent years. While precipitation seems to be evident, sunshine has been at a premium over the past few months. Taylor recorded nine days of sunshine in Octo­ ber, five days in November and three in December. While January seems to be following the same path, Taylor said he pre­ dicts that it won't be a severe winter. "We've already had a fair amount of snow, but I think it's going to be like last summer, with no predictability, just back and forth." "I don't rule out any mild trends," he said, "especially when you consider that the coldest temperature we've had this season was -16°C on Nov. 15. 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