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The Citizen, 1998-08-26, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1998. PAGE 11. arm 10 try for Furrow title TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. • Finished Cattle & Cows Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle Pigs Jl 0 0 Five Day Weather Forecast* Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 HI°C ilirMINTM • _ .. =MI LOW°C 19 18 18 12 11 PREC. 0% 70% 0% 0% 0% Forecast Supplied by Environment Canada Total Crop Heat Units to Au • . 22/98 FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST! 1998 2,947 I BRUSSELS AGROMART LTD. 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On Friday both the calves and yearlings traded steady to last week. There were 355 steers on offer selling from $87 to $90 to the high of $100. Fifteen steers consigned by Elwood H. Donald, Mount Forest, averaging 1,388 lbs. sold for an average of $88.60 with a blonde steer weighing 1,380 lbs. selling to Dominion Packers for $97.75. Eight steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,451 lbs. sold for an average of $90.23 with sales to $96.50. Thirty-four steers consigned by Allglad Farms Ltd., Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,389 lbs. sold for an average of $89.31 with sales to $96.25. Three steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1,103 lbs. sold for an average of $91 with sales to $94.25. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,339 lbs. sold for an average of $87.97 with sales to $94.25. Five steers consigned by Weaver Martin, Listowel, averaging 1,416 lbs. sold for an average of $87.72 with sales to $93.50. Ten steers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averaging 1,332 lbs. sold for an average of $91.41 with sales to $93. Forty-three steers consigned by Samuel Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,345 lbs. sold for an average of $88.50 with sales to $92.75. Eight steers consigned by Allan Horsburgh, Mount Forest, averaging 1,396 lbs. sold for an average of $89.78 with sales to The first general meeting of the Ontario Cattle Feeders' Association attracted 175 people to Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Cen- tre Aug. 19. The association will represent the interests of feedlot owners who fin- ish cattle for market. In an inter- view, David Gardiner, president of the group, said feeders felt they needed a voice in the industry since the executive of the Ontario Cattle- men's Associatioft has no cattle feeders at the present time. Gardiner said he was surprised and pleased with the size of the turnout. Ron Bennett of Gorrie, vice-president, said it might be rea- sonable to expect a membership of 200 based on the interest shown at the meeting. Bennett said the steering commit- tee of the Feeders Association had met with the executive of the OCA and a motion was passed at the July OCA meeting of county directors to allow a representative of the new group to sit on three key OCA committees: the feedlot, marketing and grading, and health and envi- ronment committees. While the feeders see a bright future for their industry, they real- ize the realities they face. "Where we're coming from is a good old industry," Bennett said. "At one time we imported as many as 600,000 calves from the West (and we're) to the point now where we imported only 65,000 in 1997. There once was a feedlot on most $92.75. Forty-four steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, aver- aging 1,360 lbs. sold for an average of $88 with sales to $92.50. There were 279 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $90 to the high of $98. Twenty-nine heifers consigned by Dennis Lamport, Crediton, averaging 1,136 lbs. sold for an average of $89.98 with a gold heifer weighing 1,065 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $98. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,241 lbs. sold for an average of $88.99 with sales to $95.25. Three heifers consigned by Gord Brown, Shelburne, averaging 1,336 lbs. sold for an average of $85.84 with sales to $94. Twelve heifers consigned by G. Oleary Farms, Ailsa Craig, averag- ing 1,223 lbs. sold for an average of $89.91 with sales to $93.75. Nine heifers consigned by Paul Aldwinkle, Varna, averaging 1,180 lbs. sold for an average of $89.20 with sales to $93.25. Thirty-two heifers consigned by Carl Stanley, Lucknow, averaging 1,358 lbs. sold for an average of $87.97 with sales to $92. Five heifers consigned by Ian Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,170 lbs. sold for an average of $89.10 with sales to $91.50. Ten heifers consigned by Jerry Wilder, Zurich, averaging 1,065 lbs. sold for an average of $88.16 with sales to $91.25. Five heifers consigned by Ross Barber, Listowel, averaging 1,210 lbs. sold for an average of $88.68 with sales to $90. Eighteen heifers consigned by Brian Smith, Kenilworth, averaging 1,179 lbs. sold for an average of $86.69 with sales to $89.50. There were 291 cows on offer selling: DI and D2 cows, $55 to $59 to a high of $76; D3 cows, $50 to $55; D4 cows, $45 to $50. One charolais cow consigned by Ron King, Chesley, weighing 1,450 lbs. sold for $76. Two hereford cows concessions in Ontario. "Today we only produce half the beef sold in Ontario. We have fewer feedlots - some are bigger, some are smaller but we are getting more consolidated. "The Canadian consumption of beef is 10 pounds per capita less that the States." The new organization will have four districts, with representation by cattle population. District 1 includes all of southwestern Ontario from Hwy. 400 west, excluding York region. consigned by Mark Grubb, Mildmay, averaging 975 lbs. sold for an average of $58.28 with sales to $63.50. Four blonde cows consigned by Tom Black, Belgrave, averaging 1,391 lbs. sold for an average of $59.48 with sales to $62.50. There were 21 bulls on offer selling from $58.50 to $66 to the high of $75.50. One limousin bull consigned by Schuter Bros., Chepstow, weighing 2,000 lbs. sold for $75.50. One limousin bull consigned by Bill Clarke, Grand Valley, weighing 1,210 lbs. sold for $74. There were 265 veal on offer selling: Beef, $80 to $132; Holstein, $70 to $90; Plain Holstein, $55 to $70. Two veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 708 lbs. sold for an average of $127.21 with sales to $129.50. Five veal consigned by Henry Bos, Blyth, averaging 714 lbs. sold for an average of $114.02 with sales to $127.50. One veal consigned by Allen Kistner, Monkton, averaging 760 lbs. sold for $125. Lambs, 50 - 80 lbs., sold $121 to $165; 80 - 95 lbs., $109 to $125; 95 - 110 lbs., $101 to $113. Sheep sold $50 to $65. Goats sold $20 to $110 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs. sold $108 to $128; 400 - 500 lbs., $104 to $140; 500 - 600 lbs., $104.50 to $122; 600 - 700 lbs., $97 to $118.50; 700 - 800 lbs., $93 to $110; 800 - 900 lbs., $94.75 to $106; 900 - 999 lbs., $85.25 to $104; 1,000 lbs. and over, $88.25 to $105.50. Heifers under 300 lbs., sold $120 to $129; 300 - 400 lbs., $93 to $133; 400 - 500 lbs., $85 to $122; 500 - 600 lbs., $88 to $113; 600 - 700 lbs., $91.50 to $106.50; 700 - 800 lbs., $87 to $110; 800 - 900 lbs., $86 to $99; 900 lbs. and over, $81.25 to $96.50. The board will be composed of 11 directors,. nine to be elected from the districts plus two directors at large to be elected by the entire voting membership. The group will hold its first annual meeting in Jan- uary. Guest speaker at the meeting was Dr. Gerry Kuhl, extension feedlot specialist in nutrition and manage- ment at Kansas State University who said feedlots continue to get fewer and bigger in Kansas, the second leading beef-producing Continued on page 20 The 1998 Huron County Plowing Match was held on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21, north of Dashwood. The hosts were Howard and Elaine Datars and Earl, Linda and Michael Becker. Eleven plowers competed in Thursday's Junior Match with Gerald Corbett of Exeter winning the Gordon Trophy for best crown. On Friday, 52 plowers took part as well as 10 Queen of the Furrow contestants. A total of 99 lands were plowed. The following are class winners: Class 2, sponsor W. G. Thompson & Sons, Jason Hugill, Seaforth; Class 3, sponsor Huron Tractor, Exeter, Brian McGavin, Walton; Class 4, Hyde Bros. Farm Equip. Ltd., Hensall, Stephen Speller, Ailsa Craig; Class 4A, McGavin Farm Equip., Ltd., Walton, Elmer Erb, Millbank; Class 5, Hensall District Co-op, Hensall, Ian Gordon, Seaforth; Class 5A, FCC, Clinton, Paul Speller, Ailsa Craig; Class 6, MGM Townsend Tire, Londesboro, Tim Devereaux, Seaforth; Class 6A, }IPA, David Vanden Hoven, Seaforth; Class 7, Earl, Linda and Michael Becker, IPM '99 hosts, Paul Dodds, Seaforth; Class 7A, HPA, Elmer Erb, Millbank; Class 8, Pinder Taylor McNeilly Godkin, Exeter, Graeme Dougherty, Caledonia; Class 8A, HPA, Bev/ Elliott, Strathroy; Class 9, George Smyth Welding and Machine Shop Ltd., Auburn, Graeme Dougherty, Caledonia; Class 9A, Parker & Parker Ltd., Zurich, Don Nunnikhoven, Cambridge; Class 10, HPA, Stu Rooke, Tillsonburg; Class 10A, Co-operators Insurance, Zurich. Gilbert MacRobbie, Mount Forest; Class II, HPA, Ken Rogerson. Junior Champion Plowperson is Jason Hugill, Seaforth. Reserve is Gerald Corbett, Exeter. Senior Champion Plowperson is Paul Dodds, Seaforth while Reserve is Brian McGavin, Walton. The Dodds' Trophy for high visitor's score went to Elmer Erb, Millbank. The most original restored antique tractor was a 1929 Rumley owned by Ken Elder, Hensall. The Queen of the Furrow class sponsor was Becker Farm Equip., Exeter. The '98-'99 Queen is Erin McNaughton, daughter of Jane and the late Robert, Kippen. The horseshoe pitching results are: first, Niel Edgar and Keith Moffatt; second, Russ Breeze and George Brower; third, Lia Snell and Don Parsons; fourth, Norma Coleman and Jack Snell. Cattle feeders form assoc.