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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-07, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1998. PAGE 19 Brussels Livestock report Brian Bearss steers top $94 Sheepish display Gerald McDowell of Auburn, a regular shearer at the RR1, Clinton farm of Mary Ann and Carmen Drost gave demonstrations to visitors who took the Huron Farm Hiker Tour this past Sunday. Some 900 people registered. There were 300 at the Agri-Rex in Seaforth for supper. Seven Clinton and Seaforth area farms were included on the tour. Organizer Charles Regele was thrilled with the turnout noting that they had anticipated about 500. He said farmers taking part deserved recognition for the extra effort . Ont. proclaims ag. week Oct. 5, marked the start of the first Agriculture Week in Ontario. The Ontario Agriculture Week Act, introduced by Bert Johnson, MPP Perth, passed unanimously in the Legislative Assembly in the spring to salute the hard work and commitment of those who ensure an abundant supply of food and other agricultural products. For the first time, Ontario has legislation that celebrates the agricultural industry's contribution to the province's economy. Farmers and food processors in all areas of the province bring high quality food and agricultural products, boost the local economy and are volunteers in their community. They contribute to a dynamic agri- food industry that generates $25 billion worth of economic activity each year and employs 640,000 people in Ontario. They are essential to strong rural communities, and a standard of living in Ontario that is second to none. Ontario produces some 200 different commodities on more than 13 million acres of farm land. In addition to familiar crops such as corn and carrots, Ontario farmers grow ginseng, peanuts, Chinese vegetables and sunflower seeds. And besides pigs and poultry, Ontario farmers raise pheasants, deer, trout and even buffalo. Ontario agri-food products arc world-class, with over $5.6 billion worth exported each year around the globe. Individuals and organizations can help salute the agri-food industry in their own way, in their own community. Initiatives such as organizing local appreciation dinners, encouraging restaurants to feature Ontario-grown food, taking advantage of one of the dozens of farm and rural tours that are offered in various parts of the province, or simply attending a fall fair, can help remind Ontarians of the unique role played by all those who help bring good food from the farm gate to their dinner plate. The Ontario Agriculture Week Act received Royal Assent June 26. The week beginning on the Monday immediately before Thanksgiving Day each year is proclaimed as Ontario Agriculture Week. The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 2 were: fed cattle, 637; cows, 244; veal and bob calves, 434; lambs, 247; stockers, 2,080. The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 to $3 lower. The cows also traded $2 lower. All classes of veal sold $2 to $3 higher with lambs steady. Stocker calves were selling $2 lower with yearlings selling steady. There were 405 steers on offer selling $84 to $88 to the high of $94.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,337 lbs. sold for an average of $86.19 with sales to $94.25. Twenty steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,315 lbs. sold for an average of $88.24 with sales to $93.25. Twenty steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,416 lbs. sold for an average of $87.71 with sales to $91.25. Eleven steers consigned by Rodger Benedict, Kerwood, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $85.48 with sales to $90.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Dennis Lamport, Crediton, averaging 1,179 lbs. sold for an average of $86.30 with sales to $89.75. Four steers consigned by Leroy Gould, Exeter, averaging 1,265 lbs. sold for an average of $86.93 with sales to $88.50. Six steers consigned by Donald Thornton, Gorrie, averaging 1,292 lbs. sold for an average of $84.60 with sales to $88. Nine steers consigned by Gord Hem, Granton, averaging 1,472 lbs. sold for an average of $82.25 with sales to $88. Three steers consigned by Murray Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,278 lbs. sold for an average of $86.39 with sales to $87.75. Two steers consigned by Don Walter, Mildmay, averaging 1,322 lbs. sold for $87.75. There were 197 heifers on offer Huron-Bruce MP has been reappointed to two of the 36th Parliament's 19 Standing Committees. According to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, the Associate and Standing Committees must be re-examined each time a new session or new Parliament commences. Pursuant to that Standing Order, the list of Committee Membership was tabled tire 0 selling from $84 to $88 to the high of $92.25. Six heifers consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, averaging 1,186 lbs. sold for an average of $87.71 with sales to $92.25. Eleven heifers consigned by Abram Doerkson, Wroxeter, averaging 1,94 lbs. sold for an average of $83.61 with sales to $89.75. Ten heifers consigned by G. O'Leary Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,193 lbs. sold for an average of $87.86 with sales to $89.25. Seven heifers consigned by Noah Sherk, Wingham, averaging 1,131 lbs. sold for an average of $86.55 with sales to $87.75. Two heifers consigned by Darren Beuermann, Dublin, averaging 1,373 lbs. sold for an average of $84.53 with sales to $87.25. Three heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaging 1,146 lbs. sold for an average of $85.83 with sales to $86.75. Thirteen heifers consigned by Lyle and Dave Noble, Glencairn, averaging 1,190 lbs. sold for an average of $81.45 with sales to $86.75. Five heifers consigned by Percy Bros., Holyrood, averaging 1,143 lbs. sold for an average of $86.29 with sales to $86.75. Three heifers consigned by David Jones, Lisle, averaging 1,198 lbs. sold for an average of $85.07 with sales to $86.50. Eight heifers consigned by Gord Brown, Shelburne, averaging 1,205 lbs. sold for an average of $81.71 with sales to $86.25. There were 244 cows on offer selling: D1 and D2 cows, $51 to $55 to the high of $79.50; D3, $48 to $51; D4, $43 to $48. One RWF cow consigned by Norman Robertson, Kincardine, weighing 1,250 lbs. sold for $79.50. Two sirrunental cows consigned by Bill Docking, Staffa, averaging 1,545 lbs. sold for an average of $65.45 with sales to $73. Two cows consigned by Orval Porter, Hanover, averaging 1,170 lbs. sold in the Commons Oct. t. Steckle, who was re-appointed to both of his previous Committee posts said, "It is gratifying to see that my colleagues have recognized the importance of the work that I have undertaken on behalf of my constituents. I am also happy that I will have the opportunity to continue with that work from wiry n the, Committee Structure." Continued on page 25 for an average of $58.12 with sales to $63.50. There were 15 bulls on offer selling from $58 to $64.75 to the high of $70.50. One Blue Belgium bull consigned by Dale Bachert, Blyth, weighing 2,370 lbs. sold for $70.50. One gold bull cosigned by Bruce Pewtress, Wingham, weighing 1,860 lbs. sold for $68. There were 241 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $138; Holstein, $85 to $101; Plain Holstein, $65 to $85. One veal consigned by David Horst, Gowanstown, weighing 635 lbs. sold for an average of $124. Five veal consigned by Larry Rock, Monkton, averaging 693 lbs. sold for an average of $96.68 with sales to $114. Five veal consigned by Dale Bachcrt, Blyth, averaging 662 lbs. sold for an average of $98.20 with sales to $111. There were 184 lambs and sheep on offer: Lambs 50 - 64 lbs. sold $155 to $185; 65 - 79 lbs., $96 to $180; 80 - 94 lbs., $115 to $130; 95 - 110 lbs., $87.50 to $105; 110 lbs. and over, $93 to $98. Sheep sold $52.50 to $66. Goats sold $35 to $125 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $110 to $142; 400 - 499 lbs., $103 to $129.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $105.50 to $123.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $98 to $120.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $91 to $111.50; 800 - 899 lbs.,$83 to $105; 900 lbs. and over, 87.25 to $83. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $88 to $133; 400 - 499 lbs., $103 to $116; 500 - 599 lbs., $98 to $114; 600 - 699 lbs.,.$89.25 to $103; 700 - 799 lbs., $90 to $103.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $94 to $97.75; 900 lbs. and over, $79.50 to $91.50. Plain stockers sold $50 to $65. Council hereby proclaims the week of October 5-12, 1998 as Ontario Agriculture Week. fiLISSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING THURSDAYS 8:30 a.m. FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle Pigs MP Steckle returns to standing committees • Fertilizer • Seed • Crop Protection Products • Custom Application • Soil Testing • GPS Mapping • Nutrient Management Plans TEL: 887-6273 FAX: 887-6150 Help protect the environment !Reduce, reuse and recycle , 2 , 4 ; 4 ; V "-/// / A FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST!