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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-08, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000. PAGE 23. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report DI, D2 cows reach $76, Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 4 were 4,965 head of cattle and 196 lambs and goats. On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers traded on a very strong market at prices $2 to $3 higher. The cows sold steady to last week. Thursday, veal sold $2 to $3 higher and lambs sold on a very strong trade. On Friday, all classes of Stockers sold on a steady market. There were 916 steers on offer selling from $100 to $105 with sales to $115. Kada Farms, Bluevale, consigned a black steer weighing 1,400 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $115. Their overall offering of forty-five steers averaging 1,415 lbs. sold for an average of $102.11. A limousin steer consigned by Stenwood Farms, Mitchell, weighing 1,225 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $111.50. Their overall offering of three steers averaged 1,357 lbs. and sold for an average of $102.21. A limousin steer consigned by Rick Govers, Crediton, weighing 1,200 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $110. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1,326 lbs. and sold for an average price of $106.21. Lome Benedict, Kerwood, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,368 lbs. selling for an average of $103.38 with sales to $107. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,406 lbs. sold for an average of $103.27 with sales to $107.25. Amzi Wideman, Listowel, con-signed four steers averaging 1,473 lbs. selling for an average of $102.54 with sales to $108.50. D. M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned a limousin steer weighing 1,215 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $107.25. Their overall offering of seventy­ seven steers averaged 1,409 lbs. selling for an average of $100.38. Thirty-one steers consigned by Martin Metske, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1,462 lbs. sold for an average of $99.57 with one limousin steer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling for $109.75. Johnston Farms, Bluevale, consigned forty-eight steers averaging 1,450 lbs. selling for an average price of $99.20 with sales up to $108. Seventy-nine steers consigned by Orlan Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,621 lbs. sold for an average of $98.88 with sales to $106.75. There were 268 heifers on offer selling from $100 to $105 with sales to $109.50. A blonde heifer consigned by Ross Barber, Listowel, weighing 1,155 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $109.50. His overall offering of twelve heifers averaged 1,248 lbs. and sold for an average of $101.65. B & T Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned a limousin heifer weighing 1,215 lbs. selling to Highland Meat Packers for $107. Their overall offering of sixteen heifers averaged 1,221 lbs. and sold for an average of $99.84. Two limousin heifers consigned by Dave McClinchey, Auburn, averaging 1,235 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $104.75. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, consigned four heifers averaging 1,200 lbs. selling for an average of $101.71 with sales to $104.50. Twelve heifers consigned by Gordon Yeo, Clinton, averaging 1,262 lbs. sold for an average of $100.31 with sales to $103.75. A charolais heifer consigned by Herman Van Der Borgh, Listowel, weighing 1,285 lbs. sold to Thames Sales Yard Ltd. for $102.75. His overall offering of thirteen heifers averaged 1,360 lbs. selling for an average of $100.04. Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, consigned five heifers averaging 1,257 lbs. selling for an average of $99.46 with sales to $104.25. Eight heifers consigned by Edward Martin, Holyrood, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $98.69 with his top sale of $106.50. Two black heifers consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,268 lbs. sold to Moyer Packing Company for $104. His overall offering of five heifer saveraged 1,342 lbs. selling for an average of $96.50. Doug Calhoun, Dobbinton, consigned forty-four heifers averaging 1,530 lbs. selling for an average of $96.17. His top heifer weighing 1,560 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $104.25. There were 233 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $58 to $65 with sales to $76; D3, $55 to $58; D4, $50 to $55. A holstein cow consigned by Hans Sturzenegger, Auburn, weighing 1,085 lbs. sold for $76. A red cow consigned by Harry Albright, Elmwood, weighing 1,215 lbs. sold for $75. One holstein cow consigned by Case Vander Does, Allenfordi weighing 1,285 lbs. sold for $70. There were 16 bulls on offer selling from $48 to $73 with sales to $82. One gold bull consigned by Levi L. Miller Jr., Lucknow, weighing 1,980 lbs. sold for $82. Gerald Thomas, Paisley, consigned one charolais bull weighing 2,060 lbs. which sold for $73. There were 171 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $105 to $141; Holstein, $90 to $108.50. Plain Holstein, $80 to $90. Four veal consigned by Eric Nonkes, Aubum, averaging 668 lbs. sold for an average of $109.24 with sales to $128.50. Four veal consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, averaging 694 lbs. sold for an average of $ 107.88 with sales to $ 118. Two veal consigned by Neil Vincent, Wingham, averaging 678 lbs. sold for an average of $111.23 with sales to $118. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $180 to $190; 65 - 79 lbs., $131 to $179; 80 - 94 lbs., $129 to $144; 95-110 lbs., $128 to $137. Goats sold $30 to $135. -Sheep sold $57 to $78. Steers under 400 lbs. sold $137 to $182; 400 - 499 lbs., $135 to $179; 500 - 599 lbs., $124 to $164; 600 - 699 lbs., $122 to $145.50; 700-799 avg. $58 lbs., $109 to $131.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $100 to $126; 900 - 999 lbs., $99 to $119.25; 1,000 lbs. and over, $99 to $112.75. Heifers, under 300 lbs., sold $138 to $157; 300 - 399 lbs., $126 to to $65 $153; 400 - 499 lbs., $121.50 to $158.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $118 to $148; 600 - 699 lbs., $120 to $133; 700 - 799 lbs., $90 to $127; 800 - 899 lbs., $85 to $119.75; 900 lbs. and over, $88 to $108. Cheek back to plan ahead for good quality pastures Investigation into deaths con’t Three men died and a fourth was critically injured when a tractor trailer unloading 34 tonne of com at a rural Co-op jumped the hydraulic truck dumper blocks rolling backwards off of the elevated hoist. The runaway tractor-trailer struck the four men, before it slampied into another unit, which was waiting for its turn to unload. The preliminary investigation by police and government safety officers has not found any evidence to suggest that the elevating hoist was damaged prior to the occurrence. (However, as the hoist sustained substantial damage as a result of the incident, the equipment has since been removed from service.) The preliminary investigation has identified three significant contributing factors that led to this occurrence; 1. The air brakes of the tractor were not set, permitting the unit to roll once the elevating hoist was lifted to its maximum angle and the corn had been unloaded. 2. The four victims were standing at the rear of the unit, directly in its path once it began to roll. 3. It is possible that the inflated air lift axle located at the center of the trailer altered the weight dispersement during the unloading process, permitting the rear wheels to elevate slightly and clear the stop blocks of the hoist. Coupled with the lack of brakes to secure the unit, once the rear wheels cleared the stop blocks, the inertia of the unit was sufficient that the stop blocks were ineffective in preventing the rig from its runaway journey. In order to prevent a similar occurrence, it is recommended that everyone verify that all vehicle brakes are engaged before the unloading of crop begins. Participants and bystanders must refrain from standing behind the equipment being unloaded. Airlift axles should be disengaged before the vehicle is elevated on the hoist to prevent displacement of weight on the trailer during the unloading process. By Jack Kyle Grazier Specialist The first grazing season for the new millennium is now over. It is time to reflect on the year that has just passed and ask yourself some questions that may help make next year’s pasture management easier. What were the results that you achieved? What were the challenges that left you wishing that things could have been a little different? What might you be able to do to prepare for next year? These are all questions that you should be asking yourself at this time. The answer to each question will not be the same for everyone; the secret of good pasture management is assessing your situation as it relates to you. Before the snow flies take a walk across the pasture fields and have one last look at what was left behind. From these observations you should be able to come up with some ideas for the coming year that will return a few extra dollars. Soil testing is one important step. Knowing the fertility level of the field will provide a starting point to make some positive fertility steps for the following year. For a basic soil test, a sample should be taken from the top four inches of the soil in a uniform core. The guideline is one sample core per acre and mix the sample cores from about 25-30 acres into a single sample for analysis. It is advisable to work with areas of the pasture that are similar so tnat you get a true picture of the fertility from the area rather than an average of the whole field. Phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) levels are the two most important nutrients to analyze for. They provide the backbone for plant growth. If these levels are adequate then you will get a good response to nitrogen if you choose to apply nitrogen. If the P & K levels are very low then the response to nitrogen will be diminished significantly. Soil pH is also of interest but in many pasture situations you will likely choose to work with what you have. Low pH can be raised with lime, but a high pH cannot be economically lowered. A list of Ontario accredited labs is available at the OMAFRA website: http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/en glish/crops/resource/soillabs.htm Plant species can also be identified. Are there plants that the grazing livestock have left? Sedges have a three-sided stem and are often left by grazing livestock. Tail fescue is not as palatable as other grasses and may be left behind if there is a choice. White clover is very palatable and may be over grazed while species in other areas were left and have now matured. What weed species are present in the pasture? Are these weeds that will provide some forage or are they going to rob desirable plants of ten ility and moistme? Thistles are an example of a weed that is not grazed by animals yet takes moisture and nutrien. from the field. Most thistles are biennial and there will be a rosette present this fall that will grow into a tall thistle next year. If the weed infestation is bad you may want to plan for a spring spray to control weeds. If you are going to spray in the spring then frost seeding to add new forage' species to the sward is not a good plan, as the spray will damage the forage seedlings. If you are not rotational grazing there may be areas that have what looks like good forage that has been left behind. Is it practical to fence this area in such a way as to force the cattle to utilize this forage? BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES CONSTRUCTION LTD. 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