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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-01-21, Page 14JBE 0 IBEC PRESENTS A HARVEST MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Brussels Wednesday, January 28 - 7 p.m. Brussels Countryinn HIGHLIGHT: ANNOUNCING OUR NEW "PATENT PENDING" TURBO SERIES OF GRAIN DRIERS OTHER TOPICS: -. What's new in grain drying options (M2 & PLC) -• Updates for Vertec Driers -• Facts and fiction on grain driers and grain drying Basics of Harvest Management 1 Pre-registration would be appreciated. Call 1-800-363-4232. / Seminar is approx. 3 hours NOTE: 1. IBEC is owned and operated by the Daugela Family - founders of VERTEC. 2. IBEC is expanding into the Ontario marketplace. IBEC - International Business & Engineering Corp. Phone: 1-800-363-4232 Fax: 403-962-1140 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998. Brussels Livestock report Second cut steers, heifersp rice off $2 The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 16 were: fed cattle, 545; cows, 359; veal and bob calves, 334; lambs and goats, 139; stockers, 891. The top quality steers and heifers sold on a steady trade with the second cut selling $2 lower. The cows traded $2 higher. Veal and lambs sold on a steady trade. All classes of stockers sold $2 to $4 higher. There were 294 steers on offer selling from $88 to $94 to the high of $97.25. Thirty-four steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,424 lbs. sold for an average of $90.32 with sales to $97.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,452 lbs. sold for an average of $90.69 with sales to $97. Twenty- seven steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,392 lbs. sold for an average of $88.04 with sales to $96.50. Four steers consigned by Allen and John McNabb, Minesing, averaging 1,266 lbs. sold for an average of $88.71 with sales to $92.75. Six steers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, averaging 1,318 lbs. sold for an average of $89.12 with sales to $91. Two steers consigned by Dwayne Dickert, Ayton, averaging 1,365 lbs. sold for an average of $89.53 with sales to $91. Four steers Association plans manure, fertility seminar By Brian Hall Soil and Crop Advisor Clinton Field Office The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association is sponsoring a seminar on Manure Management and Fertility Management to be held Friday, Jan. 30, at the Goderich Township Community Centre. The morning program will focus on the latest research and field practices for managing manure. The first presentation beginning at 10 a.m. is "Manure Management and Crop Production" by Christine Brown, Soil and Crop Advisor. Following Christine will be Ron Fleming, Research Engineer, RCAT, who will share results of studies on "Water Quality, Odour Control and Manure Management". The final speaker for the morning is Dr. Greg Wall, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, on the topic of "Precision Farming with Liquid Manure". Dr. Wall will share results of a three year project at improving spread patterns with liquid manure spreading equipment and in crop spreading trials with liquid manure. Following lunch the program will be on cash crop production. Fred Evans, Hensall District Co-op, will provide a "Market Outlook". The last speaker for the day will be Peter Johnson, Soil and Crop Advisor, sharing results of a Middlesex soil and crop project on "Precision Farming and Fertility Management". Pre-registration is required, by contacting tfie Clinton OMAFRA office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170 prior to Jan. 23. consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensall, averaging 1,611 lbs. sold for an average of $87.02 with sales to $90.25. Twenty-four steers•consigned by Doug Patton, Everett, averaging 1,638 lbs. sold for an average of $83.99 with sales to $90. Two steers consigned by Robert Taylor, Hensall, averaging 1,338 lbs. sold for an average of $86.86 with sales to $89. There were 229 heifers on offer selling from $88 to $94 to the high of $95. One heifer consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, weighing 935 lbs. sold for $95. Seven heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1,216 lbs. sold for an average of $86.96 with sales to $94.50. Thirty- three heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,146 lbs. sold for an average of $89.62 with sales to $93.25. Seven heifers consigned by Allan Horsburgh, Mount Forest, averaging 1,333 lbs. sold for an average of $91.26 with sales to $93.10. Four heifers consigned by Jim Cronin, Dublin, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an average of $86.26 with sales to $92.75. One limo heifer consigned by Ben Huigenbos, Wingham, weighing 1,075 lbs. sold for $90. Two heifers consigned by Jim and Les Stephenson, Ethel, averaging 1,145 lbs. sold for an By Brian Hall Soil and Crop Advisor Clinton Field Office Annual corn, soybean and spring cereal trial results from 1997 are now available following the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association annual meeting held Jan. 12. Reports include the Huron and Perth corn hybrid trials which included 140 farmer strip plots of over 900 entries. Fifteen varieties received good to excellent ratings by the Association in 1997. Included were three Bt varieties. Also included in the average of $87.95 with sales to $89.50. Four heifers consigned by Hank Huigenbos, Wingham, averaging 1,251 lbs. sold for an average of $86.65 with sales to $89.50. One blonde heifer consigned by John Newans, Wroxeter, weighing 1,430 lbs. sold for $89.25. One heifer consigned by David J. Hill, Arthur, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $88.75. There were 359 cows on offer selling from $37 to $56 to the high of $75.50. Three cows consigned by Dr. Dave Biesenthal, Walkerton, averaging 1,038 lbs. sold for an average of $62 with sales to $75.50. One RWF cow consigned by Robert Sider, Atwood, weighing 1,215 lbs. sold for an average of $65.50. Fifteen cows consigned by Bill Salter, Gowanstown, averaging 1,474 lbs. sold for an average of $56.91 with sales to $64. There were 14 bulls on offer selling from $49.50 to $64.50 to the high of $74.50. One limo bull consigned by Ezra Mast, Desboro, weighing 1,600 lbs. sold for $74.50. Three bulls consigned by Calvin Chappell, Port Elgin, averaging 1,343 lbs. sold for an average of $57.05 with sales to $69.50. There were 334 veal and bob calves on offer: Beef sold $90 to $132; Holstein, $90 to $105; Plain Holstein, $70 top $90. Twelve veal consigned by Jane VanSickle, report are two year averages. Copies of individual corn trials are also available. Soybean variety comparison trials for the Huron-Perth- Middlesex area have been compiled and are available. To receive copies of the reports contact the Clinton OMAFRA office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170. The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association thanks its members for continuing to conduct these trials and to the seed companies for assisting in weighing off plots and submitting results. Ripley, averaging 568 lbs. sold for an average of $110.63 with sales to $132. Nine veal consigned by Albert Hessels, Wingham, averaging 708 lbs. sold for an average of $112.25 with sales to $129. Six veal consigned by Bellera Holsteins, Auburn, averaging 648 lbs. sold for an average of $112.03 with sales to $128. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $192.50 to $267.50; 50 - 79 lbs., $215 to $273.50; and 80 - 94 lbs., $160 to $165. Sheep sold $52.50 to $86. Two southwestern Ontario farmers died recently as a result of contact with hydrogen sulphide gases produced in liquid manure. The victims were transferring liquid manure from a holding tank to mix with older manure to loosen it up, then drain it back into the liquid manure holding tank. The area to where the liquid manure was being pumped was poorly ventilated. The two victims and a third person who was assisting them were overcome by the gases produced during agitation of the liquid. The Farm Safety Association wants to warn farmers of the potentially deadly gases which may be present in manure handling facilities and barns. Many liquid manure tanks will lack oxygen because other gases will displace it. Methane gas may also be present in manure holding tanks and spreader .tanks as well as the deadly hydrogen sulphide gas. This gas is released when the manure is agitated and concentrations can build very quickly to toxic levels. Goats sold $35 to $105. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $108 to $121; 400 - 499 lbs., $92 to $134; 500 - 599 lbs., $100 to $122; 600 - 699 lbs., $100.50 to $114; 700 - 799 lbs., $96 to $108; 800 - 899 lbs., $85.50 to $108; 900 lbs. and over, $69.50 to $112.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $67 to $112.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $81 to $119; 500 - 599 lbs., $95.50 to $115; 600 - 699 lbs., $87 to $104; 700 - 799 lbs., $81 to $100; 800 - 899 lbs., $85.50 to $101; 900 lbs. and over, $80 to $106. Plain stockers sold $50 to $65. Even empty manure tanks can contain dangerous levels. If inhaled in high concentrations death can be instantaneous. No one should enter a manure tank, spreader or other confined area without wearing a self- contained breathing apparatus and follow confined space entry rules. Basic Entry Procedures for Confined Spaces: Test the atmosphere for oxygen, toxic gases and explosiveness. If a dangerous atmosphere exists, you must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilate the area if possible. All mechanical and electrical equipment must be locked out. Use the "buddy system" and wear a lifeline. Sufficient equipment and manpower must be available. The extra person is there to summon assistance if needed. Establish some form of communication: verbal, hand signals, line signals. Never re-enter a confined space without retesting or venting the area. arm Huron soil, crop result available BRUSSELS Division of UPCOMING LIVESTOCK Gamble & Rogers Ltd. SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Manure gases kill 2 Ontario farmers