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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-05-12, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1999. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Market moves 2,884 cattle, 368 lambs, goats The total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 7 were: 2.844 head of cattle and 368 lambs and goats. Fed steers and heifers sold at prices $l higher. Cows sold $1 - $2 higher. Veal sold on an active steady trade. Lambs sold $5 - $10 lower. On Friday the Stocker calves traded at prices $2 - $3 higher. The yearlings sold steady to last week. There were 431 steers on offer selling from $94 to $97 to the high of $107.75. One limousin steer weighing 1.350 lbs. consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale sold to Norwich Packers for $107.75 with their overall offering of forty-eight steers averaging 1,382 lbs. selling for an average of $95.99. One limousin steer weighing 1,375 lbs. consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, sold to Norwich Packers for $103.75 with their overall offering of twelve steers averaging $97.84. Twenty steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,402 lbs. sold for an average of $98.99 with sales to $103.25. Nine steers consigned by John A. Elliott, Ripley, averaging 1,394 lbs. sold for an average of $98.11 with sales to $101. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,405 lbs. sold, for an average of $96.44 with sales to Prod, hesitate Continued from page 6 equivalency! With this problem in mind several directors told us they were hesitant to sign the agreement to change their producer/packer contracts over to any new formula that they feel to be flawed. Some others were just reluctant to renew their contract. The discussion continued and we began hearing of threats received by these directors. Threats like if you don't do this you'll never sell us another hog as long as you live, or if you don't re-sign this contract then we'll give it to someone else. We don't appreciate our producers being threatened like this. It speaks very poorly of the packer's employees that would stoop to these lowly tactics. Our advice to any of our producers in this position is to speak to your lawyer and find out your rights. Don't be bullied needlessly! For those of our producers not interested in these tactics, we recommend taking a look at the new options available through the board. The new Pool Plus Block contract option will likely be running at 103.25 per cent which his better than 102.5 per cent being offered elsewhere. The pool hogs may also be attractive in the short term. A Quebec packer offered to buy hogs from our pool in late April for $1.50/Kg. Unfortunately the hogs were all sold for the week, either on contract or previous sales. They are also working on platinum ■contracts that may be attractive when completed. We feel that our board must keep us informed of all the options available. This included all producer/packer contracts in effect and all options available through our board as soon as they become available. Without this information being received in a timely manner, our producers cannot make informed business decisions. Huron County Pork Producers Association. $102.75. Three steers consigned by Mary Lou Bross. Listowel, averaging 1.428 lbs. sold for an average of $94.21 with sales to $99.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Bruce Robinson, Freelton, averaging 1,411 lbs. sold for an average of $95.26 with sales to $103.50. Twelve steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1,339 lbs. sold for an average of $95.04 with sales to $101. Twenty-one steers consigned by Ross Battin, Monkton, averag­ ing 1,407 lbs. sold for an average $94.94 with sales to $103. Forty- one steers consigned by Earl, Dave and Dale Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,409 lbs. sold for an average of $94.62 with sales to $103.50. There were 176 heifers on offer selling from $94 to $97 to the high of $104.25. One limousin heifer weighing 1,250 lbs. consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $104.25. One limousin heifer weighing 1,155 lbs. consigned by Ronland Farms, Stratford, sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $104 w’ith their overall offering of fourteen heifers averaging 1,220 lbs. selling for an average of $95.26. Two heifers consigned by Corrilea Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an T. Wilkins owns champ The Huron County 4-H chinchilla club of 12 members had achievement day in Walton, May 1. The auctioneer was Jim Campbell of Walton, and the judge was Greg Reidstra of Norval. The show results were as follows: show champion, 4-H member, Tim Wilkins; buyer, Zachary Rosenfled; pelt buyer, originated from Wilkins ranch, paid $387; reserve champion, 4-H member Matt Wilkins; buyer, Richard Eipl; $267 originated from Ray and Barb Storey ranch. Other buyers were: Brad Montgomery, Ian Jarvis, Hillbert Koopman, Stewart's Chinchilla, MGM Townsend Tire, Jack Wilkins, Ray Storey, Gerald Golem, Greg Reidstra, Lucknow Co-op. The Huron County 4-H Chinchilla was also sponsored by: TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers Pigs BR average of $99.62 with sales to $100.25. Eleven heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Bruce field, averaging 1,258 lbs. sold for an average of $94.22 with sales to $97. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,243 lbs. sold for an average of $92.48 with sales to $102.75. Six heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra. Mitchell, averaging 1.128 lbs. sold for an average of $92.37 with sales to $96.25. Nine heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1, 148 lbs. sold for an average of $92.05 with sales to $96. Twelve heifers consigned by Walter L. McClure, Seaforth, averaging 1,162 lbs. sold for an average of $92.02 with sales to $97.25. Nine heifers consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensall, averaging 1,176 lbs. sold for an average of $91.80 with sales to $97.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Louie Vanhooydonk, Alvinston, averaging 1,096 lbs. sold for an average of $91.58 with sales to $95.50. There were 208 cows on offer selling: DI and D2 cows, $54 to $59 with sales to $74.50; D3, $50 to $54; D4, $40 to $50. Two holstein cows consigned by Merle Bauman, Listowel, aveiaging 1,368 lbs. sold for an average of $65.77 with sales to $74.50. Two holstein Milton Dietz Limited, Janet's Donuts, Rose Workman, Hensall Co-op Seaforth, Georgian Bay Chinchilla Club. In the afternoon the Georgian Bay chinchilla club had its show. Total chinchillas shown for the day were over 100. The results of the afternoon show were as follows: show champion, Rick Wilson, Wilson Chinchilla; reserve champion, Rick Wilson, Wilson Chinchilla; junior breeder award, Brad and Maureen Montgomery, Bramur Chinchilla, 24 points, Trevor Golem, 24 points; first master breeder award, Rick Wilson, Wilson Chinchilla, 84 points; second master breeder award, Wagler Chinchilla, Larry and Kathy, 56 points; third master breeder award, AVV Chinchilla, Tony and Mary Anne VanVlimmermen, 54 points. cows consigned by Spruce Cove Farms, Atwood, averaging 1,445 lbs. sold for an average of $64.52 with sales to $74. One charolais cow consigned by Roy Pearn, Mitchell, weighing 1,595 lbs. sold for $73. One black angus cow consigned by Karen Ec kens we i Iler, Dungannon, weighing 1,790 lbs. sold for $66.50. There were 9 bulls on offer selling from $67.50 to $73 to the high of $75.50. One limousin bull consigned by Don Lamont, Formosa, weighing 1,835 lbs. sold for $75.50. One shorthorn bull consigned by Keith Manders, Watford, weighing 2,070 lbs. sold for $74. There were 294 veal on offer: Beef, sold $90 to $133.50; Holstein, $75 to $90; Plain Holstein, $55 to $70. Fifteen veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 661 lbs. sold for an average of $107.65 with sales to $133.50. One blonde veal consigned by Simon Kotzeff, Chesley, weighing 625 lbs. sold for $128.50. Eighteen veal consigned by Murray Nelson, Palmerston, averaging 664 lbs. sold for an average of $83.27 with sales to $113.50. Note: Over 700 lbs. veal will be sharply discounted due to a new government ruling of hides having to be removed. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $142.50 to $167.50; 50 to 64 lbs., $140 to $155; 65 to 79 lbs., $139 to $155; 80 to 94 lbs., $144 to $155; DEPENDABLE FARM DRAINAGE •Farm Drainage •Septic Systems (We are Licenced to install) •Backhoe Service •General Repair Service KMM FARM DRAINAGE Ron McCallum 887-6428 - Shop Paul McCallum 527-1633 WHEAT & GRAIN SPRAYING BY AIR BY JIM'S FLYING SERVICE TILT application available by air, contact us for more information. “PLUS” • No ground compaction • No crop damage • No green heads at harvest • The loss of grain by ground equipment damage - pays for our service PRICE PER ACRE COMPARABLE WITH GROUND EQUIPMENT NO ACREAGE TOO BIG OR SMALL VOLUME DISCOUNTS For thirty years of agricultural flying experience and professional, courteous service Contact MILTON J. DIETZ LTD. 522-0608 SEAFORTH AIRFIELD TILLSONBURG (Call Collect) 527-1606 842-3898 95 to 110 lbs., $77.50 to $146. Sheep sold $32.50 to $67.50. Goats sold $ 17 to $80 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs.; sold $114 to $170; 400 - 499 lbs., $1 17 to $136.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $112.50 to $142; 600 - 699 lbs., $109.50 to $128; 700 - 799 lbs., $99.50 to $122; 800 - 899 lbs., $91.25 to $114; 900 lbs. and over, $93.50 to $109.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $112 to $143; 400 - 499 lbs., $123 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $108 to $127.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $100.50 to $1 13; 700 - 799 lbs., $92 to $109.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $90 to $110; 900 lbs. and over, $84 to $104. Plain stockers sold $48 to $65. ALL CANDIDATES’ MEETING for Upcoming Provincial Election Sponsored by the HURON COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE Wednesday, May 19 8:00 p.m. Huron Centennial School, Brucefield Everyone Welcome.1"1