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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-07, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1999. Brussels Livestock report All livestock sells on steady markets Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 3 were: fed cattle, 790; cows. 297; veal and bob calves, 277; lambs and goafs. 294; stockers, 1,179. Fed steers and heifers sold steady to last week. Cows also traded on a steady market. On Thursday veal sold on a steady trade. Lambs also sold steady. All weights of stockers sold on a steady market. There were 407 steers on offer selling from $93 to $97 to the high of $108.25. One limousin steer consigned by Allan Carroll, Wardsville, weighing 1,165 lbs. sold for $108.25 to Norwich Packers with his total offering of twenty-two steers averaging 1,346 lbs. selling for an overall average of $99.31. One blue steer consigned by Larry Ryan, Cr,editon, weighing 1,470 lbs. sold for $106 to Garry Bowen Livestock with his total offering of fifteen steers averaging 1,542 lbs. selling for an average of $97.68. Fifteen steers consigned by Harold M. Carroll, Wardsville, averaging 1,343 lbs. sold for an average of $100.73 with sales to $104.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,498 lbs. sold for an average of $97.90 with sales to $100.25. Six steers consigned by Reval Dettman, Clifford, averaging 1,32-2 lbs. sold for an average of $96.52 with sales to $98.75. Six steers consigned by John Glousher, Wingham, averaging 1,463 lbs. sold for an average of $93.95 with sales to $99. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging-1,504 lbs. sold for an average of $93.89 with sales to $1'01.50. Fifty-five steers consigned by Earl Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,355 lbs. sold for an average of $93.69 with sales to $98.50. Eleven steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1,512 lbs. sold for an average of $93.30 with sales to $100. Thirteen steers consigned by Bruce Bros., Belgrave, averaging 1,584 lbs. sold for an average of $91.98 with sales to $97.25. There were 311 heifers on offer selling from $93 to $97 to the high of $104.25. One gold heifer consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, weighing 1,200 lbs. sold for $104.25 to Norwich Packers with his total offering of eight heifers averaging 1,208 lbs. selling for an average of $94.39. Fifteen heifers consigned by Louie Vanhooydonk, Alvinston, averaging 1,070 lbs. sold for an average of $92.01 with sales to $103.75. One gold heifer consigned by John Hunter, Grand Valley, Weighing 1,060 lbs. sold for $101.50. One red heifer consigned by Warren and Marion Becker, Ayton, weighing 1,120 lbs. sold for $103.25 to Norwich Packers with their total offering of five heifers averaging 1,249 lbs. selling for an average of $101.12. One limousin heifer consigned by Ross and Annie Cormack, Mount Forest, weighing 1,160 lbs. sold for $ 100. One limousin heifer consigned by George Chettleburgh, Wingham, weighing 1,175 lbs. sold for $97.75. One limousin heifer consigned by Craig Simpson, Glencoe, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $97. Thirty heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,300 lbs. sold for an average of $96.98 with sales to $103. Twenty heifers consigned by Wayne Rowe, Woodham, averaging 1,190 lbs. sold for an average of $93.91 with sales to $100. Nine heifers consigned by., Bev Hamilton, Hensail, averaging 1,193 lbs. sold for an average of $93.38 with sales to $102.50. There were 237 cows on offer selling: DI & D2 cows, sold $52 to $57 with sales to $74.50; D3, $48 to $52; D4, $40 to $48. Two holstein cows consigned by Fairlaine Farms, Wingham, averaging 1,840 lbs. sold for an average of $65.26 with sales to $74.50. One red cow consigned by Ken Falen, Exeter, weighing 1,175 lbs. sold for $74. Two holstein cows consigned by Henry Veldman, Hensail, averaging 1,350 lbs. sold for an average of $61.96 with sales to $73.50. There were nine bulls on offer selling from $55 to $69.50 to the high of $81.50. Two bulls consigned by Robert S. McLachlan, Alvinston, averaging 1,842 lbs. sold for an average of $81.27. One hereford bull consigned by George Morris, Tara, weighing 1,610 lbs. sold for $78.50. There were 182 veal on offer selling: Beef, sold $90 to $129.50; Holstein, $75 to $90; Plain Holstein, $60 to $75. Six veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 687 lbs. sold for an average of $112.25 with sales to $129.50. Eight veal consigned by Henry Bos, Blyth, averaging 699 lbs. sold for an average of $102.98 with sales to $127. Six veal consigned by Eric Nonkes, Auburn, averaging 668 lbs. sold for an average of $91.78 with sales to $123. There were 232 lambs and sheep. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $242.50 to $265; 50 - 64 lbs., $280 to $250; 65 - 79 lbs., $195 to $227.50; 95 - 109 lbs., $155 to $170. Sheep sold $61 to $137.50. Goats sold $10 to $162.50 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $112 to $122.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $116 to $141; 500 - 599 lbs., $109 to $143; 600 - 699 lbs., $102 to $150; 700 - 799 lbs., $99 to $1 10; 800 - 899 lbs., $95 to $111.50; 900 lbs., and over $90 to $ 104.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $116 to $120; 400 - 499 lbs., $110 to $130; 500 - 599 lbs., $104 to $124; 600 - 699 lbs., $99 to $116; 700 - 799 lbs., $96 to $108.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $96 to $103.50; 900 lbs. and over, $70 to $100.75. Plain stockers sold $48 to $65. Alley cropping study shows results By Andrew Graham Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Over 10 years of research into alley cropping by the University of Guelph has revealed encouraging production and economic results that deserve a closer look by landowners. The practice involves intercropping trees with annual crops within the same field. Commercial farmers in Ontario have often viewed the practice as impractical, but new information regarding nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and economic potential should catch the attentive ear of some who are willing to participate in non-traditional agricultural systems. The 30-hectare alley cropping site off Victoria Road near the University campus was established in 1987 and remains to be the only site in Canada where tree intercropping is replicated in research design. Current efforts by the Environmental Biology Department to share the research findings with the farm community are financially supported through the National Soil and Water Conservation Program (NSWCP). The NSWCP funds are provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) program, administered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council and the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition. The initiative is one of 37 environmental projects receiving federal funding through the NSWCP. The research has uncovered several complementary interactions between the trees and the field crops. According to Professor Andrew Gordon, "The research is investigating what goes on below ground within these systems, and what goes on above the soil surface". Various combinations of trees and annual crop rotations have been established at a field scale to mirror actual farm conditions. Single rows of different hardwood and conifer species were planted on the contour, creating 15 metre 'alleys' where the annual crops are seeded. The system accommodates annual crop production in the short term through the establishment years of a long term crop. As the trees grow over time the alleys will narrow. Competition for light and moisture will begin to limit production from corn, soybeans or wheat. How soon income is realized from the trees depends on the species. "Competition for water in a normal year has not been a problem on the site's Guelph loam soil," said Naresh Thevathasan, agroforestry researcher. "The tree roots travel much deeper than the annual crops for their moisture and nutrients. In fact, a mathematical model developed for the Victoria Road .site has predicted that nitrate leaving the rooting zone is reduced by 50 per cent when compared to a barley crop without trees." The tree's roots can intercept crop nutrients not utilized by the annual crop, that would otherwise leach down into the ground water. Ample sunlight and available nutrients Continued on page 18 TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers Pigs arm Legislation to extend building material rebate Helen Johns, MPP for Huron announced that the provincial government will introduce legislation in the upcoming legislative session to extend the Retail Sales Tax Rebate on farm building materials to March 31, 2000. The deadline for submitting claims would also be extended to Dec. 21, 2000. Ontario’s retail sales tax rebate allows persons involved in the business of farming to claim a rebate of the retail sales tax paid on material bought to build or modernize a building or structure used exclusively for farm purposes. Application forms are available at field offices of the Ministry of Finance Retail Sales Tax Branch and field offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. You can also call the Ministry of Finance's toll-free information line at: 1-800-263- 7965. The Land Transfer Tax refund applies to first-time home buyers of' newly-built homes. The amount of the refund is the entire amount Of1 the tax paid or payable, up to a maximum of $1,725. 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