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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-03-04, Page 19CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACKHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-8734 Cell Phone 357-6547 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2004. PAGE 19. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell at $2-$3 higher Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 27 were 2,141 head of cattle, 387 lambs and goats. On Tuesday, the fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 to $3 higher. Fancy steers and heifers sold $90 to $97 with sales to $110. Choice steers and heifers sold $80 to $85. Second-cut steers and heifers sold $70 to $80. Top quality cows sold $2 to $3 higher with the balance of cows selling steady to last week. On Thursday the good veal sold $5 lower with the heavier and plain veal selling sharply lower. The light lambs sold at prices steady to last week with the rest of the lambs under pressure. On Friday the calves sold 'at prices $5 to $8 higher while the yearlings traded at prices $2 to $3 higher. There were 447 steers on offer. - Enoch Martin, Linwood, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,415 lbs. which sold for $110. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1,480 lbs. selling for an average price of $100.40. Four limousin steers consigned by Brian Wideman, Gowanstown, averaged 1,246 lbs. selling for an average price of $91.68 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,295 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $97. During the first weeks of March, the Beef Information Centre (BIC) will partner with grocery retailers and foodservice establishments across Canada to encourage cus- tomers to 'Make it Canadian beef for all the right reasons.' "Recent research, conducted by Ipsos-Reid, indicates that 67 per cent of Canadians are willing to buy more beef if they know it benefits Canadian beef farmers and ranch- ers," said Margaret Thibeault, national communications manager with BIC. "They demonstrated that support last summer. Now we are giving them additional reasons for continuing to enjoy beef more often." The spring campaign will high- light beef's great taste, versatility and good nutrition; integrated gro- Organic fanners and farmers wishing to make the transition to ecological farming often find it dif- ficult to locate resources on organic farming. For 25 years the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) has, recognized the wisdom of farmers and provided opportuni- ties for others to share their knowl- edge and experience of ecological farming. During the month 'of March, EFAO will offer a series of kitchen table meetings across western Ontario. This year's meetings cover a wide variety of topics of interest to both ecological farmers and gardeners. Abner Bauman, Wroxeter, con- signed one limousin steer weighing 1,325 lbs. which sold for $95.50. His overall consignment of six steers averaged 1,423 lbs. selling for an average price of $87.67. Five steers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, averaged 1,491 lbs. selling for an average price of $84.63 with his top charolais steer weighing 1,505 lbs. selling for $94. Marvin Bauman, Wallenstein, consigned five limousin steers averaged 1,476 lbs. which sold for an average of $84.53 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,410 lbs. selling to Norwich Meat Packers for $90. One charolais steer consigned by Schimdt Brook Farms, Woodstock, weighed, 1,400 lbs.- selling for $90. Their overall offering of ten steers averaged 1,551 lbs. selling for an average price of $83.14. Terry Dalton, Lucknow, consigned seven steers averaging 1,421 lbs. selling for an average price of $82.06 with his top simmental steer weighing 1,435 lbs. selling for $90.25. One black steer consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, weighed 1,375 lbs. which sold for $90. His overall offer- ing of twenty-two steers averaged 1,448 lbs. selling for an average price of $80.14. cery and restaurant programs will feature value cuts, while targeted messages will remind Canadians that their beef purchases help sustain entire communities across the coun- try. To ensure high-profile impact, BIC is providing stores with eye- catching banners and signage, con- sistent in look and message with the new Make it Canadian Beef cam- paign materials. This will make it easy for retailers to show that they are part of the solution and to encourage customers to take advantage of specials on beef. In a new consumer booklet, Simple Suppers, BIC is offering easy-to-prepare recipes and tips to help time-starved families create beef meals in minutes. Consumers Several meetings will focus on mar- keting issues including the growing and selling of herbs. Fieldgate Organics is an example of working co-operatively to market organic beef and a workshop will be held on alternative organic certification. For the farmer and home gardener there will be kitchen meetings on selecting, growing and harvesting herbs, organic strawberry produc- tion and hands-on tree fruit pruning. Livestock are an important part of ecological farms, therefore, two kitchen meetings will focus on live- stock. The first will discuss the value of workhorses to an organic farm and a second on the production Clarence W. Martin, Mount Forest, consigned thirty-seven steers averag- ing 1,470 lbs. selling for an average price of $78.89 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,375 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $95. Fifteen steers consigned by Lloyd Reid, Palmerston, averaged 1,513 lbs. selling for an average price of $76.76 with his top charolais steer weighing 1,525 lbs. selling for $89.75. There were 238 heifers on offer. One limousin heifer consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, weighed 1,250 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for -$97., His overall offering of fourteen heifers averaged 1,263 lbs. selling for an average price of $88.81. Sellers Farms, Bluevale, consigned one charolais heifer weighing 1,380 lbs. which sold for $97. Their overall offering of twenty-four heifers aver- aged 1,419 lbs. selling for an average price of $82.89. One limousin heifer consigned by Ben Rathwell, Brucefield, weighed 1,385 lbs. sell- ing for $90.25. Earl French, Lucan, consigned three heifers averaging 1,285 lbs. which sold for an average price of $83.48 with his top black heifer weighing 1,175 lbs. selling for $95.25. Two limousin heifers con- can pick up this useful resource, along with the suggested beef cuts, from participating grocery meat counters. Copies of the free booklet can be ordered from www.beefinfo.org or 1-888-248-BEEF (2333). Industry is joining the Make it Canadian Beef initiative. Restaurant chains and food manufacturers will help drive awareness with promo- tional labelling, special menu items, discounts and coupons. "We fully expect this new cam- paign to keep Canadian beef top of mind with consumers, retailers, and foodservice operators and ultimately sell more beef," said Thibeault. "This will help not only farmers, but all Canadians whose work and livelihood depends on a vigorous beef industry." of grass-fed beef. The meetings take place at kitchen tables in Huron, Wellington, Bruce, Perth and Middlesex counties from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. between March 3 and March 27. For more details on the kitchen table meetings call the EFAO office at 519-335-6566 or e- mail efao@wightman.ca Call 1-866-734-9422 or visit wwwmedicalert.ca. CDMedicAlert Lets You Live Life. signed by Frank DeJong, Monkton, averaged 1,595 lbs. selling for $83. George Martin, Millbank, consigned seven heifers averaging 1,293 lbs. which sold for an average price of $82 with his top three limousin heifers averaging 1,275 lbs. selling for $84.50. Five limousin heifers consigned by Karl Landstrom, Markdale, averaged 1,105 lbs. selling for an average price of $80.51 with sales to $83. Larry Reinhart Sr., Mildmay, con- signed four heifers averaging 1,374 lbs. which sold for an average price of $77.68 with his top limousin heifer weighing 1,300 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $85. Two charolais heifers consigned by Israel M. Martin, MIllbank, averaged 1,337 lbs. selling for an average price of $75.65 with his top two charolais heifers averaging 1,363 lbs. selling for $92.25. There were 220 cows on offer. D1 and D2 cows sold $20 to $25 with sales to $30; D3, $10 to $15; D4, $5 to $10. Brent Weber, Mildmay, con- signed one blonde cow weighing 1,985 lbs. which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for $30. One red cow consigned by Harold Leudke, Elmwood, weighed 1,825 lbs. selling to Levinoff Meat Products for $30. Gary and Peter Douglas, Clifford, consigned one holstein cow weigh- ing 1,795 lbs. which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for $25. There were four bulls on offer sell- ing from $15 to $25. Bob Atkinson, Grand Valley, consigned one limou- sin bull weighing 1,625 lbs. which sold for $25. One black bull con- signed by Keith Bridge, Palmerston, -weighed 1,930 lbs. selling to Levinoff Meat Products for $20. There were 243 head of veal on offer. Holstein sold $60 to $75 with sales to $78; Plainfliolstein, $30 to $45 with sales to $50. Ikendale Farms, Walkerton, consigned one holstein veal steer weighing 745 lbs. which sold for $78. Their overall offering of five holstein veal steers averaged 709 lbs. selling for an aver- age price of $75.63. One holstein veal steer consigned by Clare Hayter, Thedford, weighed 615 lbs. selling to Millgrove Meat Packers for $78. His overall offering of three holstein veal steer averaged 682 lbs. selling for an average price of $60.52. Mark Pfeffer, Clifford, consigned six holstein veal steers averaging 624 lbs. which sold to Millgrove Meat Packers for $78. His overall' offering of nine holstein veal steers averaged 631 lbs. selling for an average price of $77.66. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs., sold $137 to $187; 65 - 79 lbs., $106 to $165; 80 - 94 lbs., $50 to $127; 95 - 109 lbs., $45 to $96; 110 lbs. and over, $50 to $54. Sheep sold $40 to $54. Goats sold $11 to $65.. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs., sold $70 to $107; 400 - 499 lbs., $91 to $115; 500 - 599 lbs., $87 to $109; 600 - 699 lbs., $75.50 to $93; 700 - 799 lbs., $75 to $84.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $72 to $85; 900 - 999 lbs., $74.50 to $100.25; 1,000 lbs. and over, $74 to $96.50, , Top quality stocker heifers, under 300 lbs., sold $89 to $91; 300 - 399 lbs., $65 to $84; 400 - 499 lbs., $78 to $91; 50G - 599 lbs., $65 to $90; 600 - 699 lbs., $65 to $86.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $67 to $79.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $74.50 to $83.50; 900 lbs. and over, $76 to $83.75. BIA, merchants partner to 'Make it Canadian beef' EFAO plans March series of winter table meetings BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES 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 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461