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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-21, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Steers avg. $94 to $98 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 15 were: fed cattle. 909; cows, 217; veal and bob calves, 342; lambs and goats, 191; Stockers, 1,954. The fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Cows sold steady. On Thursday beef sold steady with holsteins selling $2 - $3 lower. Lambs sold sharply higher. All classes of stackers sold on a steady market. There were 619 steers on offer selling from $94 to $98 to the high of $110. One charolais steer consigned by Ross Baird, Wingham, weighing 1,405 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $110 with his overall offering of four steers averaging 1,419 lbs. selling for an average of $100.33. One limousin steer consigned by Glen Coulthard, Stratford, weighing 1,155 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $108.75 with his overall offering of 26 steers averaging 1,380 lbs. selling for an average of $98.49. Eighteen steers consigned by Don McAlpine, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,370 lbs. sold for an average of $101.41. Ten steers consigned by John A. Elliott, Ripley, averaging 1,377 lbs. sold for an average of $100.90 with sales to $107. Twenty-four steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,380 lbs. sold for an average of $100.73 with sales to $107.50. Three steers consigned by Andrew Mitchell, Listowel, averaging 1,385 lbs. sold for an average of $98.63 with sales to $104.50. Twenty-two steers consigned by Orlan Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,444 lbs. sold for an average of $98.11 with sales to $105.25. Ten steers consigned by Ken and Joanne Blackler, St. Marys, averaging 1,435 lbs. sold for an average of $97.85 with sales to $105.75. Forty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,427 lbs. sold for an average of $96.36 with sales to $105. Six steers consigned by John Election brings green prog. The Environmental Agenda for Ontario project released April 19 its assessment of government policy in the food and agriculture area. The report's co-author Rod MacRae said "each of the recommendations for agricultural reform in Ontario should be adopted as part of the election platforms of each of the provincial political parties before the pending election." The report recommends the following: • The end of the spreading of paper mill waste, sewage sludge and other wastes on agricultural land • Subject animal wastes particularly in large concentrations found in agri­ business operations to existing waste disposal legislation. • Increase Ministry of Environment funding for the inspection of Ontario produce for pesticide contamination. • Refinance the cancelled Conservation Easement Program in the Niagara Tender Fruit Lands • Remove tax exemption for pesticides • Develop programs to halt the reduction in family owned farms Giousher, Wingham. averaging 1,451 lbs. sold for an average of $96.11 with sales to $ 105.25. There were 275 heifers on offer selling from $94 to $98 to the high of $104.50. Four limousin heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,261 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $104.50 with their overall offering of forty heifers averaging 1,279 lbs. selling for an average of $97.96. One limousin heifer consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, weighing 1,125 lbs. sold to Gross Abattoir Co. Ltd. sold for $103.25 with his overall offering of eight heifers averaging 1,191 lbs. selling for an average of $97.17. Three heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,286 lbs. sold for an average of $100.27 with sales to $103. Seven heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaging 1,140 lbs. sold for an average of $97.23 with sales to $101. Six heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1,178 lbs. sold for an average of $96.10 with sales to $98.50. Five heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,148 lbs. sold for an average of $95.32 with sales to $101.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Don McAllister, Chesley, averaging 1,327 lbs. sold for an average of $94.98 with sales to $98. Fourteen heifers consigned by Don and Ross Johnson, Badjeros, averaging 1,151 lbs. sold for an average of $94.42 with sales to $98. Eleven heifers consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensail, averaging 1,185 lbs. sold for an average of $94.26 with sales to $98.25. Three heifers consigned by Paul Seifried, Mildmay, averaging 1,308 lbs. sold for an average of $92.23 with sales to $98.50. There were 217 cows on offer selling: DI and D2, $52 to $57 with sales to $74; D3, $50 to $52; D4, $40 to $50. One Holstein cow consigned by John Gorter, • Restore Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAFRA) funding cut 43 per cent since 1991/92, and direct OMAFRA project to sustainable agriculture. MacRae said, "Efforts must be made to stabilize and improve the financial situation for farmers, between 1992 and 1996 farmers total net income in Ontario fell by 41.6 per cent. There is a critical Don’t be left out in the cold! Call now to have JJ r©acfy fOr “Seasoned Firewood” for the Millenium Choose from Hard Maple or Ash Slab Wood, Bodywood or a load of V1/2 Slab & 1/2 Bodywood ZuT CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. Auburn Ont. A 519-526-7220 (U^FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1866 Brussels, weighing 1,360 lbs. sold for $74. One Holstein cow consigned by Fred Veenstra, Clinton, weighing 1,270 lbs. sold for $73. Four cows consigned by Neil Thompson, Atwood, averaging 1,448 lbs. sold for an average of $64.84 with sales to $70.50. There were 15 bulls on offer selling from $61 to $71 to the high of $85.50. One limousin bull consigned by Howard Clarke, Dashwood, weighing 2,320 lbs. sold for $85.50. Three bulls consigned by Walden Moffat, Teeswater, averaging 1,728 lbs. sold for $79.60 with sales to $83. There were 296 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $133; Holstein, $70 to $85; Plain Holstein, $60 to $70. One red veal consigned by Carl McLellan, Brussels, weighing 715 lbs. sold for $133. Twelve veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 727 lbs. sold for an average of $104.59 with sales to $121.50. T^o veal consigned by Jake Rylaarsdam, Clinton, averaging 648 lbs. sold for an average of $102.55 with sales to $116. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $155 to $175; 65 - 79 lbs., $167.50 to $175; 80 - 94 lbs., $157.50 to $162.50; 95 - 109 lbs., $110 to $122.50; and 110 lbs. and over, $102.50 to $130. Sheep sold $30 to $75. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $127 to $154; 400 - 499 lbs., $112 to $139; 500 - 599 lbs., $114.50 to $138; 600 - 699 lbs., $102.50 to $120.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $102 to $117.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $98 to $111; 900 lbs. and over, $93.50 to $112.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $107 to $126; 400 - 499 lbs., $120.50 to $129.75; 500 - 599 lbs., $110 to $122; 600 - 699 lbs., $101 to $122.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $99.50 to $111; 800 - 899 lbs., $95.50 to $106.75; 900 lbs. and over, $91 to $105. Plain stackers sold $48 to $65. need for funding to support the transition to sustainable agriculture." Vijay Cuddeford, co-author said, "The concentration of farm ownership, and a decline in the number of arm related business are having a negative affect on the environmental and economic stability of rural areas in Ontario." F arm Hands-on approach Huron County public school students had the opportunity to learn about agricultural activities up close when they attended A Slice of Huron, last week in Seaforth. While Tom Maguire of Hayter Turkeys shows off a young one, Josh Brown of Brussels Public School, centre, and other students learn about the birds Greenway con’t cleanup The Blyth Brook Community Greenway committee selected a new executive at the March 25 meeting. Jeff Howson was appointed chair and Murray Siertsema, vice-chair. John Stewart reported that the damage to the entrance signs had totalled about $200 though it could have been much worse as the signs were not broken. Siertsema advised that Jim Phe­ lan had submitted an application for a grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources for fish habitat improvement. The committee authorized Siert­ sema to purchase two l"x 6" x 16' TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers Pigs UPCOMING SAL lengths and exchange it for 15 bird houses. Siertsema will oversee the removal of asphalt from the side of the trail if the cost of removal is reasonable and two picnic tables will be purchased from Manning's Building Supplies. Give Someone a Second Chance. Please give generously.