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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-04, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4,1997 PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Cows sell on strong trade The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 31 were: fed cattle, 557; cows, 233; veal calves, 321; lambs and goats, 251; and stockers, 1,114. Fed steers and heifers sold at prices $1 to $2 higher. Cows sold on a strong active trade. Veal sold steady. Lambs sold $5 to $10 lower. All classes of stockers sold $2 to $5 higher. There were 385 steers on offer selling from $92 to $97 to the high of $103. Twenty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,368 lbs. sold for an average of $95.58 with sales to $103. Twelve steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averag­ ing 1,338 lbs. sold for an average of $95.17 with sales to $100. Five steers consigned by Dennis Lamport, Crediton, averaging 1,402 lbs. sold for an average of $99.51 with sales to $99.75. Eleven steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wing­ ham, averaging 1,381 lbs. sold for an average of $96.10 with sales to $98.75. Four steers consigned by John Giousher, Wingham, averaging 1,376 lbs. sold for an average of $95.47 with sales to $98. Three steers consigned by George Chettleburgh, Wingham, averaging 1,188 lbs. sold for an average of $97.02 with sales to $98. Five steers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaging 1,412 lbs. sold for an average of $94.92 with sales to $97.75. Four steers consigned by Robert S. Gowland, Formosa, averaging 1,289 lbs. sold for an average of $94.73 with sales to $97.25. Seven steers consigned by Ken and Joan Blackler, St. Marys, averaging 1,416 lbs. sold for an average of $92.05 with sales to $97. There were 140 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $95 to the high of $96.50. Eleven heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,168 lbs. sold for an average of $91.51 with sales to $96.50. Nine heifers consigned by Jim Dixon, Lucan, averaging 1,207 lbs. sold for an average of $95.69 with sales to $96.25. Two heifers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1,117 lbs. sold for an average of $93.97 with sales to $94.75. Three heifers consigned by Dave Bowles, Palmerston, averaging 1,013 lbs. sold for $94.75. Four heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,298 lbs. sold for an average of $89.59 with sales to $93.25. Ten heifers consigned by Pine- Lane Farms, Cargill, averaging 1,151 lbs. sold for an average of $90.97 with sales to $93. Two heifers consigned by William Patterson, Mount Forest, averaging 1,120 lbs. sold for an average of $90.54 with sales to $93. Four heif­ ers consigned by Tom H. McGee, Flesherton, averaging 1,204 lbs. sold for an average of $89.78 with sales to $93. Two heifers consigned by Harvey Dawson, Feversham, averaging 1,245 lbs. sold for an average of $91.68 with sales to $93. Ten heifers consigned by Allan Thomton, Gorrie, averaging 1,215 lbs. sold for an average of $93.12 with sales to $94.50. There were 233 cows on offer selling from $45 to $63 to the high of $80. One limousin cow consign­ ed by Keith Moffat, Bluevale, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $79. Three charolais cows consigned by Jason Borth, Mildmay, averaging 1,142 lbs. sold for an average of $62.03 with sales to $69.50. Three cows consigned by Adam Weber, Holyrood, averaging 1,260 lbs. sold for an average of $63.36 with sales to $68. There were 20 bulls on offer selling from $61 to $72.50 to the high of $76. Two limousin bulls consigned by Geo De Block, London, averaging 1,802 lbs. sold for an average of $75.75 with sales to $76. One gold bull consigned by Koi Kerola, Stayner, weighing 1,500 lbs. sold for $72.50. There were 321 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $117; Holstein, $85 to $100; and Plain Continued on page 22 F arm Manure Management - The Law and You A Look at Agriculture Weed Control Ralph deVries, Crop Consultant with Howson & Howson Ltd. Weed control is a challenge every year. These are some things you may want to consider given the situation this year. Weed Identification The best time to identify a weed infestation is at the seedling stage, despite the inherent difficulty of seedling identification. Fields are readily accessible and with planting just finished, you are more likely to closely inspect individual fields. More importantly, if a new weed infestation is discovered, a seedling typically is easier to control than an adult plant. You have more options available and more time in which to accomplish control, and seedling weeds respond to mechanical control better than larger weeds. Weed and Crop Stage The cool temperatures experi­ enced in May have resulted in very slow emergence of com, allowing cool-season weeds (lambsquarters, smartweed, ragweed, and wild buckwheat) to get further ahead of the crop than usual. In many fields these weeds will need to be treated in the next short while com is still relatively small. These fields may also have a greater potential for problems with late flushes of weeds due to the long period between herbicide application and development of the crop canopy. Crop Stress A major factor leading to many crop injuries is the environmental conditions encountered early in the season. The cold, wet weather placed the com crop under con­ siderable stress, thereby reducing their tolerance to herbicides. Choose those herbicides which provide less stress to your crop. Guarantees Today's herbicides are highly effective tools, however, expecta­ tions for performance often exceed what is observed in the field. The grower, and in many situations the dealer and/or custom applicator, should assume a major portion of the responsibility for product performance. Aggressive market­ ing strategies by many herbicide manufacturers often shift responsibility from the grower to the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this has relieved the grower from using best management practices with herbicides, which may result in reduced performance because the right herbicide for the situation may not be selected. The company guarantees often require some instructions to be followed by the grower for their programs to be valid. Mode of Action The mode of action or how the herbicide works on the weed, should also be considered as a factor when selecting a herbicide. Consider what was used last year and compare it with the table on page 22 of the "Ontario Guide to Weed Control". Rotating to a new group of herbicides can be important especially if you are using the herbicides that are in groups one, two, and five of the table. These groups are especially known for resistance developing quickly in weeds. Group five includes the Triazines and group two includes the popular herbicides such Ultim, Pursuit and Broadstrike. Cost One last consideration that should not be overlooked is cost. Everyone knows this but I leave it to last because it is the easiest to calculate. However, like selecting the right variety for your field, it is also very important to select the right herbicide. Like there is never a perfect variety; there is neve, a perfect herbicide. There is only the right product given the situation into which it is placed. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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