HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-12-08, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1999.
Brussels Livestock report
Cows, fed steers, heifers sell $2 higher
Total receipts at Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Dec.
4 were 2,993 head of cattle and 404
head of lambs and goats.
The fed steers and heifers sold at
prices $2 higher. Cows also traded
1,315 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat
Packers for $108.50 with his overall
offering of two steers averaging
1,354 lbs. selling for an average of
$103.95.
Sixteen steers consigned by Don
Jp arm
$2 higher. On Thursday veal, lambs
and goats all sold on a steady mar
ket. On Friday all classes of Stockers
sold on a strong active trade.
There were 401 steers on offer
selling $100 to $107 with sales to
$111. One limousin steer consigned
by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Woodstock, weighing 1,510 lbs.
sold to Dominion Meat Packers for
$109.25 with their overall offering
of twelve steers averaging 1,584 lbs.
selling for an average of $100.81.
One limousin steer consigned by
Kenton Leitch, Alvinston, weighing
Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,391
lbs. sold for an average of $103.48
with sales to $105.75. Forty steers
consigned by Cunningham Farms,
Lucan, averaging 1,482 lbs. sold for
an average of $102.85 with sales to
$107. Ten steers consigned by
Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging
1,371 lbs. sold for an average of
$102.51 with sales to $106.75.
Eighty-eight steers consigned by
Bender Beef Farms, Hensail, aver
aging 1,462 lbs. sold for an average
of $102.16 with sales to $107.50.
Nine steers consigned by Kada
Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,384
lbs. sold for an average of $100.62
with sales to $107.50. Seven steers
consigned by Scott Hodgins,
Crediton, averaging 1,124 lbs. sold
for an average of $99.54 with sales
to $106.25. Ten steers consigned by
Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging
1,478 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.05 with sales to $105.75.
Fourteen steers consigned by Moses
Bauman, St. Clements, averaging
1,373 lbs. sold for an average of
$96.01 with sales to $105.50.
There were 270 heifers on offer
selling from $100 to $107 to the
high of $112. One gold heifer con
signed by Hugh Love, Atwood,
weighing 1,345 lbs. sold to
Dominion Meat Packers for $112
with his overall offering of fifteen
heifers averaging 1,260 lbs. selling
for an average of $104.93. One
black heifer consigned by Russ
Faber, Kippen, weighing 1,190 lbs.
sold to Howatt Bros. Ltd., for $109
with his overall offering of nine
heifers averaging 1,282 lbs. selling
for an average of $103.55.
Two heifers consigned by Murray
Rennik, Monkton, averaging 1,178
OMAFRA strengthens focus on
agric-food and rural agenda
Changes being made to the deliv
ery of programs and services at the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs will better
position the organization to support
a competitive agri-food sector and
rural communities now and in the
future, Minister Ernie Hardeman
announced Dec. 2.
“By re-aligning our delivery oper
ations, we can better focus resources
on the specialized information and
skills required to deal with the criti
cal issues facing rural Ontario,”
Hardeman said. “By re-investing
money saved from rent, heat and
office supplies, we can better sup
port the kind of expertise and tech
nology that will give our agri-food
industry and rural communities a
more competitive edge.”
Over the next six months, the
ministry will:
• replace ministry field offices
with 13 resource centres, seven co
locations and six northern sites
that will focus on the development
of leading edge information to
meet the needs of the agri-food
industry.
• expand the number of rural busi
ness enterprise centres to provide
expertise in economic develop
ment in more areas of rural
Ontario and to support the reten
tion of rural infrastructure.
• increase investment in expert
staff to address such issues as rural
water quality and use; food safety
and on-farm food quality concerns;
and pesticide use and biotechnolo
gy. These experts will collect,
interpret and deliver state-of-the-
art technology adapted to Ontario
conditions.
• develop a provincial agricultural
information call centre and make
more use of the internet, media,
workshops and seminars to pro
vide farmers, agri-businesses and
others with leading-edge produc
tion information.
“We want to keep farmers farm
ing,” Hardeman said. “Today’s
technology provides farmers with
access to information and advice
from their tractors, trucks, offices
and kitchens. Ministry clients will
find the ministry more flexible and
responsive and better able to
address new challenges in a timely
manner. And the industry will be
better able to compete, win export
markets, and create jobs.”
Huron Pioneer Threshers
receive generous donations
The annual meeting of the Huron
Pioneer Threshers and Hobby
Association Inc. was held at the
Blyth arena on Nov. 27.
President Gary Courtney opened
the meeting with 75 members in
attendance. A moment of silence
was observed for deceased mem
bers.
Henry Hendriks, Gordon Gross,
and George Underwood gave a
report of the all-shows meeting held
in Paris in October. The Huron
Pioneer Threshers will host the all
shows meeting in year 2000.
Stephen Tiffin handed out copies
of the 1999 financial statement. The
president thanked everyone for two
successful years.
George Underwood, Wingham
took over the chair, as president for
the next two years. In his opening
remarks, plans for the new millenni
um were reviewed with exhibits
dating pre: 1950. Also plans for
construction for washrooms, shower
facilities and completion of shed #3
were discussed.
The election of officers was held
with the results as follows: retiring
directors, Bill Andrews, Judy Sloan
and Paul Josling; second vice-presi
dent, Paul Josling; new directors for
three-year term, Seva Irvine, Port
Huron, Todd Andrews, Stratford
and Chris Courtney, Blyth; first
vice-president, Edgar Daer, Auburn.
Bruce and Marilyn Ogram,
Elmira have videos of the 1999
show for sale if interested.
One hundred and fifty-three sat
down to a turkey dinner at 5 p.m.
catered by Blyth Legion Ladies
Auxiliary. Santa Claus arrived and
handed out door prizes.
A music jamboree took place
among members present to com
plete the day.
Big thanks
Thelma Johnston and Darrell Wood of the Blyth Legion
Branch present Gary Courtney, past president of the
Huron Pioneer Thresher Association with a cheque for
$5,000 to be used for improvement at the fairgrounds.
lbs. sold for an average of $106.41
with sales to $106.75. Three heifers
consigned by Charles Ready, St.
Marys, averaging 1,423 lbs. sold for
an average of $105.43 with sales to
$106.75.
Six heifers consigned by Karl
Terpstra, Mitchell, averaging 1,238
lbs. sold for an average of $104.87
with sales to $105.50. Seven heifers
consigned by Ronland Farms,
Stratford, averaging 1,246 lbs. sold
for an average of $104.24 with sales
to $107.
Five heifers consigned by
Mainland Farms, Arthur, averaging
1,314 lbs. sold for an average of
$103.40 with sales to $105.50.
Three heifers consigned by Ron and
Larry Buchanan, Atwood, averaging
1,287 lbs. sold for an average of
$102.54 with sales to $105. Nine
heifers consigned by Doug Patton,
Everett, averaging 1,365 lbs. sold
for an average of $99.93 with sales
to $105. Seven heifers consigned by
Allan Thornton, averaging 1,263
lbs. sold for an average of $97.63
with sales to $105.75.
There were 232 cows on offer: DI
and D2 sold $56 to $62 with sales to
$72; D3, $52 to $58; D4, $42 to
$52. Three cows consigned by
Ashley Pfeffer, Clifford, averaging
1,232 lbs. sold for an average of
$61.95 with sales to $72. One lim
ousin cow consigned by Allan and
Dorothy Martin, Listowel, weighing
1,290 lbs. sold for $71.50. Three
limousin cows consigned by Dave
McClinchey, Auburn, averaging
1,303 lbs. sold for an average of
$69.29 with sales to $70.
There were 16 bulls on offer sell
ing from $59.50 to $65.50 to the
high of $79. One limousin bull con
signed by Allan Mann, Listowel,
weighing 1,790 lbs. sold for $79.
One limousin bull consigned by
David M. Weber, Holyrood, weigh
ing 2,080 lbs. sold for $75.
There were 212 veal on offer:
Beef sold $110 to $149; Holstein,
$110 to $127.50; Plain Holstein,
$90 to $110. Six veal consigned by
John Verburg, Londesboro, averag
ing 691 lbs. sold for an average of
$130.90 with sales to $143.50. Two
veal consigned by Melvin B.
Martin, Linwood, averaging 645 lbs.
sold for an average of $141.02 with
sales to $142.50. One veal con
signed by Dale Bachert, Blyth,
weighing 530 lbs. sold for $138.
Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $167.50
to $207.50; 65 - 79 lbs., $121 .to
$195; 80- 94 lbs., $116 to $126; 95
- 109 lbs., $110 to $120; 110 lbs.,
and over, $89 to $108.
Sheep sold $50 to $82.50.
Goats sold $20 to $167.50 per
head.
Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $123
to $171; 400 - 499 lbs., $126 to
$151; 500 - 599 lbs., $115 to $149;
600 - 699 lbs., $114 to $140; 700 -
799 lbs., $112. 50 to $134.50; 800 -
899 lbs., $93 to $121.50; 900 lbs.,
and over, $100 to $121.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $116
to $164; 400 - 499 lbs., $111 to
$146; 500 - 599 lbs., $111 to
$138.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $111.50 to
$129; 700 - 799 lbs., $100 to $122;
800 - 899 lbs., $105.25 to $115; 900
lbs. and over, $95.50 to $111.75.
Plain stockers sold $51 to $67.
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
.Uii,;;...
--------------
TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m.
r
Fed Cattle,
Bulls & Cows
Drop Calves,
Veal, Lambs,
Goats & Sheep
Stockers
Pigs
op piny
A a/ Work Pants Sweat|La/ Winter
Underwear
JkN Socks
Sweatshirts
Coveralls__ _r___
I Workshop
L FEATURING MEN’S WORKWEAR
& WINGHAM « 357-4503
Pants
Jeans
V Fleece
■V Flannel
Shirts
KING
| OPEN SUNDAYS, 12-4 p.m. starting Dec. 5th
OPEN EVENINGS, starting Dec. 10th