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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-08-21, Page 10Gathering input OFA president Jack Wilkinson visited a McKillop farm last Thursday to hear what local farmers had to say about Bill C15, farm transfers and aid for young farmers. (Janice Becker photo) OFA president listens to farmers PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Light stockers cover $132 to $169 range Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 16 were 2,417 head of cattle, 424 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers, heifers and cows all traded on a market steady to last week. On Thursday veal sold $2 - $5 higher and lambs sold $5 - $1.0 higher. On Friday calves sold $2 - $5 higher, yearlings sold on a steady market. There were 643 steers on offer selling from $100 to $104 with sales to $113. Thirty-one steers consigned by Larry Ryan, Centralia, averaging 1,398 lbs. sold for an average of $103.68. With his top blonde steer weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $113 to Dbminion Meat Packers. Two limousin steers consigned by Harold M. Carroll. Wardsville, averaging 1,362 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $111.25 with his overall offering of forty steers averaging 1,356 lbs. -selling for $104.83. Fifteen steers consigned by Daryl Robinson, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,400 -lbs. sold for an average of $103.89 with sales to $106.25. Six steers consigned by Manassah Martin, Paisley, averaging 1,418 lbs. sold to $103.66 with sales to $110. Three steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,405 lbs. sold for an average of $103.53 with sales to $104.25. Seven steers consigned by Samuel M. Martin, Chesley, averaging 1,472 lbs. sold for an average of $103.29 with sales to $104.50. Fifty-eight steers consigned by Don Bailey, Elmwood, averaging 1;379 lbs. sold for an average of $102.37 with sales to $107.50. A red brockle face steer. consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,305 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $105.25 with their overall offering of sixty-six steers averaging 1,336 lbs. selling for an average of $101.06. Fourteen Steers consigned by Amsey W. and Erla Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,492 lbs. selling for an average of $95.61 with sales to $104.50. There were 301 heifers on offer selling from $100 to $104 with sales to $109.50. A limousin heifer consigned by Lester Wideman, Mount Forest, weighing. 1,180 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $109.50 Celebrate the 80th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, for 10- days of country sights and sounds from Nov. 8 - 17 at the National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place. A Canadian tradition since 1922, the Royal is a showcase of the very best in agriculture, horticulture and equestrian sport and a rare opportunity for urbanites to experience a taste of rural life. More, than 2,500 beef and dairy cattle, 1,300 horses, and hundreds of sheep, goats, poultry and swine are expected to make their way through the doors of the fair, generating big business and attracting international attention from as far away as Japan, Brazil, Germany and Australia. The Royal offers something for everyone, from interactive educational programs for kids and students, to world-class equestrian events, an antique market and mouthwatering market eats. Special highlights this year with his overall offering of seven heifers averaging 1,215 lbs. selling for an average of $105.67. Three limousin heifers consigned by Dave Bender, Palmerston, averaging 1,221 lbs. sold for $105 to Norwich Packers with his overall offering of five heifers averaging 1,205 lbs. selling for an average of $104.07. Sixteen heifers consigned by Jim Dixon, Lucan, averaging 1,257 lbs. sold for an average of $103.05 with sales to $103.35. A black heifer consigned by Johnston - Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,385 lbs. sold to Thames Sales Yard for $104.25 with their overall offering of thirty- two heifers averaging 1,247 lbs selling for an average of $102.47. Twenty-five heifers consigned by James Weber, Mount Forest, aver:ging 1,270 lbs. sold for an average of $101.65 with sales to $105. Eight heifers consigned by Glen Walker, Wingham, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for $101.46 with sales to $102. A grey heifer consigned by Ervine Willert, Hensall, weighing 1,350 lbs. sold for $103 to Moyer Packing Company with his overall offering of seven heifers averaging 1,261 lbs. selling for an average of $101.26. Twenty- eight heifers consigned by Roy A. McCulloch, Allenford, averaging 1,224 lbs. sold for $98.67 with sales to $102.50. Seven heifers consigned by Edward Martin, Holyrood, averaging 1,209 lbs. sold for an average of $95.81 with sales to $104.50. There were 183 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $58 to $65 with sales to $78.50; D3, $55 to $58; D4, $50 to $55. Four cows consigned by Roger and Ila Cunningham, Auburn, averaging 1,165 lbs. sold for an average of $70.02 with sales to $78.50. One limousin cow consigned by Ken and Deb Durrer Jr., Mildmay, weighing 1,385 lbs. sold for $73.50 to Taylor Packing. One Belgium Blue X cow consigned by Ron Harkness, Clifford, weighing 1,415 lbs. sold for $70 to Packerland Packing-Co. There were eight bulls on offer selling from $67 to $79 with sales to $88.50. A black bull consigned by Don Farrell, Ripley, weighing 1,530 lbs. sold for $88.50. A charolais bull include the Royal Invitational Rodeo on Nov. 10 and daily performances by the Budweiser 8- Horse Hitch Team. The Fair is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sunday, Nov. 10 when it's open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The National Trade Centre is accessible by public transit (TTC or GO Transit), but parking is available. Tickets are available through TicketKing at 416-872-1212 or - 800-46 I -3333, across North America for group sales, call 416- 593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420 or order online at www.ticketking.com General admission is: adults, $15; seniors, 60+, $10; children and youth, from five to 17 years, $9; children, four and younger, -free. A family pass is $34 (maximum two adults, two children/youth). Each additional family member is $9. consigned by Brian Dudgeon, Dobbington, weighing 2,190 lbs. sold for $79. There were 141 head of veal on offer. Holstein sold $90 to $95 with sales to $99; Plain Holstein, $65 to $80. Two veal consigned by Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 663 lbs. sold for an average of $111.47 with sales to $113. A holstein veal consigned by Dennis Masse, Parkhill, weighing 690 lbs: sold for $99. Two holstein Continued from page 1 together in time for the next provincial convention. The conversation then steered to price support and the ongoing questions of. American countervail tactics. By reporting unfair subsidies provided by the Canadian government for various commodities, the Americans are able to win their case in front of the World Trade Organization and levy ex-port taxes. Prices can be devastated. They only have to prove that damage was done to their industry, said Wilkinson. "Much of the problem occurs when we rely too greatly on one market." Programs have to be designed not to create trade problems, he added. In an interview after the session, Wilkinson said this area is important to OFA. "It is not rural, it is agricultural." "Agriculture got whacked hard when the federal and provincial governments balanced their books. We have spent the last years trying to re-establish funding," he said. "There are a lot of issues still facing agriculture (including) food safety and the environment." He also noted that the average age of farmers is 58, which is up substantially. There will be a massive transfer of land in the next 10 years and programs will be needed to meet the capital requirements of young farmers. One of Wilkinson's goals for the OFA is to talk to urban consumers, to tell them what farmers have already done with regards to recycling, environmental farm plans, tillage, erosion, pesticide use reduction, food safety and stewardship. "We are doing 90 per cent of what has been asked." he said. "We have the lowest food bill (as a portion of veal consigned by Mike Campbell, Walton, averaging 670 lbs. sold for an average of $91.90 with sales to $98.50. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs., sold $60 to $12; 65 - 79 lbs., $110 to $140; 80 - 94 lbs., $104 to $120; 95 - 109 lbs.. $100 to $114; 110 lbs. and over, $101 to $109. Goats sold $37.50 to $270. Sheep sold $40 to $65. Stocker steers, under 400 lbs., sold $132 to $169; 400 - 499 lbs., $122 to income) in the world. (Consumers) need to appreciate that and shop preferentially for our goods." Wilkinson mused that maybe the $163.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $113.50 to $154; 600 - 699 lbs., $111 to $138; 700 - 799 lbs., $114 - $126.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $109 to $151; 900 - 999 lbs., $95.50 to $124; 1,000 lbs. and over, $96 to $113. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., $108 to $119; 400 - 499 lbs., $109 to $133; 500 - 599 lbs., $97 to $129.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $88 to $115.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $99 to $115; 800 - 899 lbs., $94.50 to $115; 900 lbs. and over, $94 to $114.50. government doesn't want to fix the programs. "They force us to lobby every year. They think people will get tired of the whining farmers." Royal marks 80th year %""':FitiTtE LTLIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers UPCOMING SALES Ltd. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, Veal, Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers ..... , ,r,..5 „, Visit our webpage at www.brusselslivestock ca ,,,,,:: ' 4. ,. . op email us at infoebrusselslivestock.ca A' Call US 519-887-6461 - HURON COUNTY BEEF PRODUCERS VACCINATED SALE MEETING August 27, 2002 Brussels Legion 7:30-7:45 Welcome 7:45-8:15 Terry Johnson Newry Vet Clinic Microplasm Update 8:15-8:45 Jack McCoubray Platesville Project Report Source Qualified Ontario Calves program. SQOC for the fall sales 8:45-9:15 Ross McCall Order Buyer Brussels Adhoc Committee Report 9:15-9:30 Questions Beef on a Bun to follow For more information, contact Paul Coultes 357-4710 Mll,l1.13,k,,,,-7.1127“ C.0,17 ass-n...a.ensmazar..•