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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-19, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000. PAGE 13. Brussels Livestock report 456 steer range over $102 to $110, hit $124 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 14 were 3,466 head of cattle and 985 lambs and 640 goats. On Friday all weights of stockers sold on a full steady trade. The fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 higher while cows sold on a strong active trade. Beef veal sold steady with Holstein veal sell­ F arm ing $2 to $4 lower. Lambs sold on a full steady market. There were 456 steers on offer selling from $102 to $110 with sales to $124. One limousin steer consigned by Strong Farms, Gorrie, weighing 1,165 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $124 with their over­ all offering of sixteen steers averaging 1,371 lbs. selling for an average of $116.63. Two gold steers consigned by J. A. McCann & Sons Ltd., Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,382 lbs. sold to Norval Meat Packers for $124 with their Perth Cty. Jr. Farmers prepare for Culturama On the weekend of April 28 and 29, Junior Farmers from across Ontario will be con­ verging on the city of Stratford to participate in Culturama 2000. ‘JF Culture Shock’ as the event as been dubbed this year, has activi­ ties for every Junior Farmer member to participate in. The weekend starts off with the provincial directors’ meet­ ing being held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Stratford. Plans will be made at this meeting for. the rest of the year as the new 2000/2001 provincial junior farmer executive starts off their year after being elected last month at the organiza­ tion’s annual meeting in Cornwall. Friday evening will see Junior Farmer members tour­ ing Stratford and the sur­ rounding area as they partici­ pate in a car rally which will end up back in the city of Stratford. Saturday’s event will be taking place at Stratford Central Secondary School where Junior Farmer members will compete in a wide variety of activities. The morning’s competitions include a mystery bake-off, Farmers’ Feud, euchre tourna­ ment, How Many People Can You Fit in a Car? and public speaking. Other events that will be judged in the morning include arts, crafts, baking, photography, painting and a colouring contest. After lunch, events contin­ ue with a foot rally through downtown Stratford, farm scrap competition, poetry overall offering of thirty­ seven steers averaging 1,459 lbs. selling for an average of $115.55. Two steers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,608 lbs. sold for an average of $116.65 with sales to $117. Two steers con­ signed by George Chettle- burg, Wingham, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for $115.30 with sales to $117.50. Forty- one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,419 lbs. sold for an average of $114.79 with sales to $123. Nine steers consigned by Paul Aldwinkle, Varna, aver­ aging 1,497 lbs. sold for an average of $114.31 with sales to $116.50. Three steers con­ signed by Arnold Lamb, Goderich, averaging 1,363 lbs. sold for an average of $113.88 with sales to $116.75. Four steers consigned by Mike Drost, Staffa, averaging 1,366 lbs. sold for an average recitation, doodlemania, porcelain pony races, Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and the spelling bee. First place winners in each category will be presented with a Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario medallion. The weekend’s events wrap up with an 820 CHAM Country Video Party being held at the Stratford Coliseum. An auctioneer’s competition for all Junior Farmer members will be held at the dance and the overall winning Junior Farmer coun­ ty will be announced and pre­ sented with the Culturama Trophy. The dance is open to the public and tickets can be purchased by calling 519- 291-2888 or 519-229-6615. Ontario 4-H council announces area reps As the Ontario 4-H Council continues to re-align its oper­ ations, staff is being appoint­ ed to the newly-created field positions of association sup­ port representatives. Well-known across Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties for his work as rural youth co-ordinator, Murray Needham will serve that dis­ trict (Region 5). He will work from an office in Kincardine. For all your local news Read The Citizen of $113.31 with sales to $119.50. Eleven steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,551 lbs. sold for an average of $113.07 with sales to $123. Forty steers consigned by Dale, Dave and Earl Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,418 lbs. sold for an average of $ 112.66 with sales to $ 116.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, aver­ aging 1,418 lbs. sold for an average of $ 111.37 with sales to $118.50. There were 232 heifers on offer selling from $102 to $110 with sales to $122. One grey heifer consigned by Lome Baird, Wingham, weighing 1,285 lbs. sold to St.Helen’s Meat Packers for $122. One gold heifer con­ signed by Joan Lamb, Goderich, weighing 1,285 lbs. sold to Norval Meat Packers for $119.25. One simmental heifer con­ signed by Bill Robinson, Auburn, weighing 1,235 lbs. sold for $116. One grey heifer consigned by Ross Baird, Wingham, weighing 1,210 lbs. sold for $114.50. Forty-five heifers consigned by Robert E. Wallace, Shelburne, averaging 1,225 Tickets are $10/person and will be available at the door on a first-come first-serve basis. Everyone is welcome to come to Stratford Central Secondary School, view the exhibits and competitions and see what Junior Farmers is all about. Events start at 10 a.m. and will run through until approximately 3 p.m. Junior Farmers is a non­ profit organization for youth ages 15 to 29 that works under the motto of sbuilding future rural leaders through self-help and community bet­ terment.’ For more informa­ tion about Junior Farmers and the club in your area please call Perth County Junior Farmer President Darryl Terpstra at 519-356-2847. As of the beginning of April, the Ontario 4-H Council took over full respon­ sibility for the delivery of the 4-H program. OMAFRA’s role will be as a major fund­ ing partner. The new 4-H headquarters will be located at RR5, Guelph in the Gencor head office. Contact can be made by calling 1-877-410-6748 or faxing 1-519-824-8759. lbs. sold for an average of $110.56 with sales to $115. Five heifers consigned by Dave Eadie, Holyrood, aver­ aging 1,043 lbs. sold for an average of $109.35 with sales to $118. Two heifers consigned by Enos M. Sherk, Wroxeter, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $109.01 with sales to $115.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,332 lbs. sold for an average of $108.61 with sales to $115. Nine heifers consigned by Jeff Corbett, Exeter, averaging 1,240 lbs. sold for an average of $107.68 with sales to $116. Ten heifers consigned by Rick Dalrymple, Kippen, averag­ ing 1,063 lbs. sold for an aver­ age of $106.26 with sales to $115.25. There were 194 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $57 to $62 with sales to $77.50; D3, $53 to $57; D4, $48 to $53. Two cows con­ signed by Jerry Cronin, Dublin, averaging 1,570 lbs. • VIPER and FARMLINE are registered trademarks 01 American Cyanamid Company.CYANAM/D down of the grasses was excellent. There was nothing to be found. On some of the non­ fed labeled perennials it did a good job too. I'd use it again, for sure." Harry Mezenberg Rodney, ON 'We had good control - the best control I’ve had for a number.of years. VIPER* controlled pretty well everything. Lamb’s quarters, it takes right out. I didn't see a ragweed. It was excellent on ragweed.” s'- 4. For more information contact your retailer, call 1.800.263.1228 or visit wvwv.farmlinepartners.com , sold for an average of $71.71 with sales to $77.50. One lim­ ousin cow consigned by Stewart Knechtel, Gadshill, weighing 1,575 lbs. sold for $73.50. One charolais cow consigned by Silver Dollar Charolais Ltd., Ripley, weigh­ ing 1,825 lbs. sold for $73.50. There were 14 bulls on offer selling from $66 to $85 with sales to $95. One limousin bull consigned by Ikendale Farms, Walkerton, weighing 1,900 lbs. sold for $92. One Blue Belgium bull consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin, weighing 2,060 lbs. sold for $84.50. There were veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $142.50; Holstein, $80 to $95; Plain Holstein, $65 to $80. Two veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 658 lbs. sold for an average of $142.25 with sales to $142.50. One veal consigned by Enos M. Sherk, Wroxeter, weighing 670 lbs. sold for $130. Five veal consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, aver­ aging 702 lbs. sold for an average of $96.11 with sales to $125. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $160 to $220; 50 - 64 lbs., $152.50 to $215; 65 - 79 lbs., $146 to $165; 80 - 94 lbs., $148 to $172.50; 95- 110 lbs., $130 to $160; 110 lbs. and over, $122.50 to $132.50. Stockers, under 400 lbs., sold $147.50 to $200; 400 - 499 lbs., $135.50 to $176; 500 - 599 lbs., $127 to $169; 600- 699 lbs., $123 tp $147; 700 - 799 lbs., $113 to $136; 800 - 899 lbs., $105 to $126.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $107 to $121; 1,000 lbs. and over, $107 to $116. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $130 to $165; 400 - 499 lbs., $139 to $161; 500 - 599 lbs., $125.50 to $160; 600 - 699 lbs., $105.50 to $138.25; 700 - 799 lbs., $110 to $125.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $109.50 to $120; 900 lbs. and over, $95.50 to $115.50. Sheep sold $24 to $ 115. Goats sold $20 to $160 per head. Success story #2112