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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-03-15, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2000. Brussels Livestock report Howatt steer sells for $111, avg. $107.16 of ten steers averaging 1,466 lbs. selling for an average of $109.85. One limousin steer consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, weighing Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 10 were 2,376 head of cattle and 280 sheep and goats. Fed steers and heifers sold $2 higher on a very strong trade. Cows sold $2 to $4 higher. On Thursday the veal traded $2 to $3 lower with the lambs selling fully steady. All weights of calves and yearlings sold on a very strong market. There were 350 steers on offer selling from $100 to $108 with sales to $123. One BWF steer consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,335 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $123 with their overall offering Stewardship Council hosts workshop for woodland owners Fifty-eight woodland owners and other interested folks attended a workshop dealing with logging practices on Saturday, Feb. 26. The workshop was planned and present­ ed by the Huron Stewardship Council, the Huron - Perth Chapter of the Ontario Woodiot Association and the Perth Stewardship Network. During the workshop, participants visited two woodlots that illustrated different approaches to manage­ ment. The first had been managed by selective harvests for some time, with the goal of timber and maple syrup production. A harvest had been carried out within the past year and two previ­ ous times since 1981 when the owner acquired the property. There was very little damage evident from the logging operation. This had been very important to the landowner, and in fact he had paid an incentive to the logging con­ tractor in return for a high quality job. The landowner felt this was money well spent as he expects to continue with periodic harvests and realizes that damage to remaining trees will reduce the value of these trees in future harvests. When averaged over the years since purchase, his income for the woodland property has generated $170 per acre per year, an amount that compares favourably with income from adjacent farmland. The landowner had inventoried trees present in his woodlot and could illustrate that less than half the trees that could have been cut under the municipal tree cutting bylaw were actually harvested. This well planned approach has guaranteed a sustainable periodic harvest for years to come. 1,485 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $112 with his overall offering of five steers averaging 1,503 lbs. selling for an average of $106.81. Six steers consigned by Vernon W. Martin, Wallenstein, averaging 1,311 lbs. sold for an average of $109.31 with sales to $111.75. Seventeen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,514 lbs. sold for an average of $ 107.16 with sales to $111. Three In the second woodlot all trees that could legally be cut according to the tree cutting bylaw had been harvested. With a higher percentage of trees being taken and possibly less care by the logging crew, con­ siderably more damage and impacts from the cutting were evident. With much less growing stock remaining than in the first woodlot, it was evi­ dent that there was also much less potential for future harvests and income in the short term. Participants engaged in consider­ able discussion at both sites. It was clearly evident that while loggers are often blamed for poor practices in woodlots, it is landowners who must take most of the responsibility for the type and quality of activities that occur in their forests. Landowners, or someone repre­ senting them, must play an active role in planning and supervising logging or other management activi­ AFP Wealth Management HELEN M. HETHERINGTON, cfp Financial Planning Consultant WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE, RETAIN PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Call me at 887-9964 or 1-800-869-8922 Head Office: 800-20 Erb St. W. Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2 519-886-8600 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES heifers consigned by Susan Earl, Mitchell, averaging 1,300 lbs. sold for an average of $106.83 with sales to $108.50. Fifty-one steers con­ signed by Bender Beef Farms, Hensail, averaging 1,393 lbs. sold for an average of $105.78 with sales to $111.50. Four steers consigned by William McWhinney, Goderich, averaging 1,495 lbs. sold for an average of $105.40 with sales to $110. Sixteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1.426 lbs. sold for an average of $105.33 with sales to $110. Ten steers con­ signed by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,527 lbs. sold for an average of $104.08 with sales to $109. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,598 lbs. sold for an average of $103.49 with sales to $111. Forty-one steers con­ signed by Earl, Dale and Dave Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,469 lbs. sold for an average of $103.97 ties to ensure the quality of the job meets with their expectations. A second workshop is planned this spring on April 1 on the topic of Plantation Management. Significant areas of marginal land have been reforested with coniferous or other tree species in the last 30 years. This workshop will provide an opportu­ nity to discuss management of plan­ tations in various stages of develop­ ment. The Huron Stewardship Council is also sponsoring two Healthy Landscape workshops in Goderich on March 25 and April 1. The workshops deal with a variety of topics of interest to those who wish to improve the suitability of their residential yards for wildlife as well as reducing inputs and increas­ ing potential for enjoyment. For information on any of the above events, contact Steve Bowers at 519-482-3428. ING Group with sales to $105. There were 327 heifers on offer selling from $100 to $108 with sales to $113. One BWF heifer consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,180 lbs. sold to Ryding Regency for $113 with their overall offering of twenty-eight heifers averaging 1,117 lbs. selling for an average of $101.99. Two limousin heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, averaging 1,123 lbs. sold to Highland Packers Limited for $112.50 with his overall offering of three heifers averaging 1,165 lbs. selling for an average of $110.44. Three heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,301 lbs. sold for $107. Two heifers con­ signed by Craig Simpson, Glencoe, averaging 1,292 lbs. sold for an average of $106.73 with sales to $108.75. Four heifers consigned by Louie Vanhooydonk, Alvinston, averaging 1,168 lbs. sold for an average of $106.33 with sales to $107.60. Twenty-three heifers con­ signed by Fischer Farms, Brussels, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $104.95 with sales to $111.25. Thirty-three heifers consigned by Keith Kirk, Shallow Lake, averag­ ing 1,178 lbs. sold for an average of $104.94 with sales to $112.25. Eighteen heifers consigned by Rick Govers, Crediton, averaging 1,153 lbs. sold for an average of $104.50 with sales to $109.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,299 lbs. sold for an average of $103.10 with sales to $108. Twenty heifers consigned by Alfred Zwiep, Monkton, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $102.33 with sales to $107. There were 268 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $58 to $62 with sales to $77; D3, $55 to $58; D4, $45 to $50. One holstein cow con­ signed by Don Dietrich, Desboro, Spring 2000 Parts Promotion At Vincent Farm Equipment Parts Discounts Any order over $500.00, receive 10% off & Any order over $1000.00, receive 10% off & get 90 Days of No Interest with your Case Vantage Card Offer good on any regular priced parts Case IH No. 1 Engine Oil 30W & 15W40 Only $1.58/L in 114L drums weighing 1,000 lbs. sold for $77. Two limousin cows consigned by John Vanbakel, Bornholm, averag­ ing 1,585 lbs. sold for an average of $75.97 with sales to $77. Two hol­ stein cows consigned by Henry Frischknecht, Wingham, averaging 1,235 lbs. sold for an average of $64.96 with sales to $75. There were 16 bulls on offer sell­ ing from $63.50 to $74.50 with sales to $93. One Blue Belgium bull con­ signed by John Verburg, Londesboro, weighing 2,410 lbs. sold for $93. One blonde bull con­ signed by Ron and Jennifer Blane, Exeter, weighing 1,435 lbs. sold for $78. There were 286 veal on offer. Beef sold $105 to $120 with sales to $140; Holstein, $85 to $100. A charolais veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, weighing 705 lbs. sold for $140. A red veal consigned by Sidney Bauman, Wroxeter, weighing 605 lbs. sold for $119. A limousin veal consigned by Aden S. Martin, Clifford, weighing 745 lbs. sold for $117. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $225; 50 - 64 lbs., $162.50 to $175; 65 - 79 lbs., $156 to $170; 80 - 94 lbs., $151 to $155; 95 - 109 lbs., $100 to $145; 110 lbs. and over, $65 to $107.50. Sheep sold $62.50 to $147. Goats sold $14 to $160 per head. Steers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $125 to $170; 400 - 499 lbs., $145 to $186; 500 - 599 lbs., $143 to $162; 600 - 699 lbs., $129.50 to $144.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $112 to $136; 800 - 899 lbs., $112.50 to $123; 900 - 999 lbs., $107.50 to $114.25; 1,000 lbs. and over, $94 to $114.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $132.50 to $148; 400 - 499 lbs., $131 to $142; 500 - 599 lbs., $126 to $146; 600 - 699 lbs., $111 to $137.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $105 to $130; 800 - 899 lbs., $110.50 to $120; 900 lbs. and over, $97 to $116.50. Walking 3 tan in 35 minutes can do wonders for your health. Its that simple. k A little exercise can go a long way! TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. FRIDAYS Sharing a Healthier Firfure'^W^ - ^paimcipacnon^® 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers Pigs Sale Prices end March 31, 2000 Be sure to drop by today and stock up for the spring season! Seaforth 527-0120 ©1999 Case Corporation Visit us on the Internet at http://www.casecorp.com