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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-08-06, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6,1997 PAGE 11. Brussels Livestock report Fed steers reach $105, heifers top $100 The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 1 were: fed cattle, 626; cows, 246; veal calves, 341; lambs and goats, 243; and stockers, 1,549. Both fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 higher. Cows also traded $1 higher. Veal sold $2 - $4 higher, with lambs selling under pressure. Friday all classes of stockers sold steady. There were 383 steers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $105. Two steers consigned by Karen Eckenswiller, Dungannon, averaging 1,250 lbs. sold for an average of $104.51 with sales to $105. Three steers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,151 lbs. sold for an average of $102.45 with sales to $103.50. Thirty-six steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,314 lbs. sold for an average of $95.82 with sales to $103.25. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,393 lbs. sold for an average of $97.36 with sales to $103.25. Five steers consigned by Mike Metske, Lucknow, averaging 1,235 lbs. sold for an average of $95.08 with sales to $100. Three steers consigned by Todd O'Neil, Wingham, averaging 1,230 lbs. sold for an average of $95.91 with sales to $98.75. Two steers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton, averaging 1,297 lbs. sold for $98.50. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,367 lbs. sold for an average of $95.67 with sales to $98.25. Twenty-five steers consigned by Allglad Farms Ltd., Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,346 lbs. sold for an average of $96.95 with sales to $97.85. Thirteen steers consigned by Wm. and Stan Brien, Ridgetown, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for an average of $94.71 with sales to $97.75. There were 206 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $100.50. Two heifers consigned by Don Eadie, Wingham, averaging 1,038 lbs. sold for an average of $100.03 with sales to $105. Four heifers consigned by Ian and Allan McKillop, Dutton, averaging 903 lbs. sold for an average of $95.41 with sales to $100. One heifer consigned by Pentland Farms Ltd., Goderich, weighing 1,210 lbs. sold for $97.50. Five heifers consigned by Bill Phillips, Lucknow, averaging 1,133 lbs. sold for an average of $93.67 with sales to $96.25. Six heifer consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1,221 lbs. sold for an average of $91.99 with sales to $95.75. Five heifers consigned by Paul Aidwinkle, Varna, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $92.89 with sales to $95. Four heifers consigned by Dave Campbell, Kerwood, averaging 1,033 lbs. sold for an average of $92.72 with sales to $95. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,162 lbs. sold for an average of $92.19 with sales to $95. Six heifers consigned by Archie T. Campbell, Iona Station, averaging 1,142 lbs. sold for an average of $93.27 with sales to $94.75. Four heifers consigned by Gerry McPhee, Auburn, averaging 1,121 lbs. sold for an average of $90.34 with sales to $94.50. There were 246 cows on offer selling from $46 to $63 to the high of $86. Seven cows consigned by Burt Hayes, Kincardine, averaging 1,135 lbs. sold for an average of $70.78 with sales to $86. Three cows consigned by Martin Hendrick, Lucknow, averaging 782 lbs. sold for an average of $80.51 with sales to $85.50. One Charolais cow consigned by Henry Hendricks, Zurich, weighing 935 lbs. sold for $83.50. There were 25 bulls on offer selling from $57.50 to $76 to the high of $92.50. One Charolais bull consigned by Bill Kouwenberg, Glencoe, weighing 2,055 lbs. sold for $92.50. One black bull consigned by Bill Devos Jr., Bluevale, weighing 2,000 lbs. sold for $76. There were 341 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $139; Holstein, $85 to $100; and Plain Holstein, $70 to $85. Fifteen veal consigned by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley, averaging 687 lbs. sold for an average of $110.26 with sales to $139. Ten veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 670 lbs. sold for an average of $106.52 with sales to $137. Three veal consigned by Frank De Jong, Monkton, averaging 653 lbs. sold for an average of $108.96 with sales to $121.50. Lambs, 50 - 80 lbs., sold $105 to $165; 80 - 95 lbs., sold $119 to $135. Sheep sold $56 to $80. Goats sold $20 to $100. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $100 to $146; 400 - 499 lbs., $106.50 to $133; 500 - 599 lbs., $96 to $126; 600 - 699 lbs., $103 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $95.25 to $111.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $105 to $114.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $93 to $108.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $99 to $136; 400 - 499 lbs., $68 to $121; 500 - 599 lbs., $88 to $120.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $86 to $111; 700 - 799 lbs., $89 to $110.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $75 to $103.75; and 900 lbS. and over, $76.50 to $101.50. Plain stockers sold $60 to $80. TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Bob Calves FRIDAYS Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Wheat producers decide market system future The Farm Products Marketing Commission (FPMC) has accepted the resolution passed at the 1997 Wheat Board Delegates' Meeting, calling for wheat producers to vote on the agency marketing powers of the board, and has approved a plan to conduct a referendum, Commission Chair Jim Wheeler announced July 30. "The Ontario Wheat Board welcomes this opportunity for producers to express their opinion on the current system of wheat marketing," said Terry Ross, board chair. "The results will help the board plan for the future." "The Farm Products Marketing Commission wants to ensure that the outcome of the upcoming producer referendum on wheat FSA issues An increasing number of deaths and injuries on Ontario farms during July has prompted the Farm Safety Association to issue a warning during this harvest season. Accidents involving farm machinery have killed and injured both adults and children. The Association reminds farmers and their families that bystanders, especially children, should not be in the workplace during this busy season. marketing accurately reflects the desires of Ontario wheat producers. To that end, the Commission will supply producers with the tools to make an informed decision," said Wheeler. The FPMC has conducted several mail-in producer referendums over the years. To ensure producers understand the issue, an editorial committee made up of industry, wheat board and FPMC representatives is reviewing an information package, to be included with the mail-in ballot. Ballots will have a due date of Nov. 14. Maintaining the current system of wheat marketing will require the support of two-thirds of those casting a ballot. warning Tractors are still a leading cause of death on Ontario farms. Safety procedures should be reviewed with all operators before work is performed and never allow extra riders on tractors or other machinery. Machinery being used during harvest season should have all shields and guards in place, especially the power takeoff shaft which has been responsible for many disabling injuries and deaths. 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