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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-03-25, Page 18McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevaile • 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 PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Sales to $106.75 for fancy steers, heifers Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 19 were 2.170 head of cattle, 671 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold at prices steady to last week. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold $90 to $100 with sales to $106.75; Choice steers and heifers, $80 to $87; Second-cut steers and heifers, $75 to $80. The cows traded at prices $3 to $5 high- er. On Thursday the veal sold at prices $5 to $10 lower. The lambs also traded on a lower market with prices $10 to $15 lower than last week. On Friday the calves sold $2 to $3 higher while the yearlings trad- ed on a steady market. There were 426 steers on offer. John Wiersma, Blyth, consigned one black steer weighing 1,325 lbs. which sold for $106.75. His overall offering of two steers averaged 1,320 lbs. selling for an average price of $98.41. Nineteen steers con- signed by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaged 1,469 lbs. selling for an average price of $84.15 with their top blonde steer weighing 1,465 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94. One red steer con- signed by Charles Fischer, Brussels, weighed 1,290 lbs. selling to Norval Meat Packers for $93. His overall offering of two red steers averaged 1,313 lbs. selling for an average price of $88.55. George Horst, Paisley, consigned five steers averaging 1,424 lbs. which sold for an average price of $85.20 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,375 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $90. One gold steer consigned by Doug Shiell, Wingham, weighed 1,405 lbs. selling for $89.25. His overall offer- ing of twelve steers averaged 1,483 lbs. selling for an average price of $85.14. Don Shiell, Wingham, con- signed twelve steers averaging 1,497 lbs. which sold for an average price of $84.50 with his top two limousin steers averaging 1,408 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $92.50. Forty-seven steers consigned by D.M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaged 1,531 lbs. selling for an average price of $84.46 with their top eleven charolais steers averaging 1,518 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $89.25. One white steer consigned by Mel Weber, Wingham, weighed 1,265 lbs. selling to Norval Meat Packers for $91. His overall offering of three steers averaged 1,247 lbs. selling for an average price of $84.23. Duane Ferguson, Forest, consigned six steers averag- ing 1,364 lbs. which sold for an average price of $82.96 with his top two limousin steers averaging 1,253 lbs. selling for $87.75. Thirty hol- stein steers consigned by Nature Farms, Burgessville, averaged 1,494 lbs. selling for an average price of The money will help address the need industry-wide, Friesen said. Application forms are to be avail- able on the Agriculture and Agri Food Canada website by the end of the week or by calling 1-866-367- 8506. It is anticipated that the feder- al government will begin issuing cheques in early April. $67.95 with sales up to $80. There were 313 heifers on offer. Two blonde heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaged 1,293 lbs. which sold for $103.50. His overall offering of nine heifers averaged 1,253 lbs. selling for an average price of $93.55. Sellers Farms, Bluevale, consigned twenty- two heifers averaging 1,351 lbs. sell- ing for an average price of $'87.58 with their top blonde heifer weigh- ing 1,455 lbs. selling for $102. Twelve heifers consigned by Neil Faulkner, Moorefield, averaged 1,411 lbs. selling for an average price of $89.24 with his top two black heifers 'averaging 1,378 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $95.25. James Frey, Chesley, consigned four limousin heifers averaging 1,290 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $93. His overall offering of twelve heifers averaging 1,335 lbs. sold for an average price of $88.63. Sixteen heifers consigned by Roy A. McCulloch, Allenford, aver- aged 1,331 lbs. selling for an aver- age price of $85.69 with his top two limousin heifers averaging 1,308 lbs. selling for an average price of $97.75. -Don Fischer, Brussels, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,250 lbs. which sold for $93.75. His over- all offering of four heifers averaged 1,283 lbs. selling for an average price of $85.28. Lloyd Weber, Mount Forest, consigned eleven heifers averaging 1,235 lbs. which sold for an average price of $84.72 with his top charolais heifer weigh- ing 1,130 lbs. selling for $89.75. One limousin heifer consigned by Glen Walker, Wingham, weighed 1,290 lbs. selling for $93.25. His overall offering of sixteen heifers averaged 1,331 lbs. selling for an average price of $83.90. Ron Dougall, Exeter, consigned one gold heifer weighing 1,320 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $90. His overall offering of forty- one heifers averaged 1,409 lbs. sell- ing for an average price of $82.56. Sixteen heifers consigned by Larry and Calvin Bryans, Chatsworth, averaged 1,214 lbs. selling for an average price of $80.48 with their top black heifer weighing 1,225 lbs. selling for $92.25. There were 193 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $25 to $30 with sales to $38; D3, $20 to $50; D4, $10 to $15. Ron T. Rhame, Denfield, consigned two simmental cows averaging 1,685 lbs. selling for an average price of $36.05 with sales to $38. Jacob D. Miler, Lucknow, consigned two simmental cows averaging 1,468 lbs. selling for an average price of $34.31 with sales to $37. Three holstein cows consigned by Allan Detzler, Teeswater, aver- aged 1,373 lbs. sold for an average price of $31.14 with sales to $36. lightened the mood, there is still only one real solution. "We still have to move down the road. This funding, while good, is a band-aid approach. The long-term goal is to harmonize trade in North America, get those borders open, then get back into the international market," said Stevenson. There were eight bulls on offer selling from $17 to $23. Jacob Visscher, Staffa, consigned one hol- stein bull weighing 1,630 lbs. which sold for $23. One charolais bull, con- signed by Roy Dawson, Wingham, weighed 2,250 lbs. which sold for $22. There were 207 head of veal on offer. Good Holstein sold $60 to $75 with sales to $87; Medium Holstein, $35 to $50; Plain Holstein, $20 to $35. Linda Renkema, Londesborough, consigned one gold steer weighing 710 lbs. which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $107. Her overall offering of four gold veal steers averaged 668 lbs The Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program (CAIS) needs improvements, Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle says but farmers should enroll. "It's obvious changes need to be made," he told 40 Huron County agricultural leaders at the annual Members of Parliament meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, Saturday. Several groups raised concerns about CAIS. Among the complaints was that the $3 million cap on pay- outs is too high. -"There's considerable consterna- tion in Huron County because we have mixed farming and the farms are relatively small," said Pat Down of the Huron Federation. "The cap is- way too big. The general public wants to see small farming remain but if the cap stays there won't be small farms." Steckle agreed, saying he pre- ferred the previous $975,000 cap, but feedlot and greenhouse operators complained they needed the $3 mil- lion cap. Wayne Hamilton of the Huron Federation said he didn't like the high cap but there are fears that if some of the big operators aren't pro- tected, their failure could have such a far reaching effect that small farm- ers will be hurt too. John Stafford of the Ontario Soybean Growers said his group was on record as opposing the high cap but also worries because CAIS makes no provision for depressed prices because of trade injury such as high subsidies offered in compet- ing countries. There is also no provi- sion for a major catastrophe such as happened with BSE, he said. There were many complaints about the delay in getting forms and information. As well, some worried about the fast-approaching deadline for provincial registration in the pro- gram. "We're getting close to a dead- line that you (the Ontario govern- ment) seem awfully stuck on keep- ing," Larry Lynn of the Huron County Corn Producers told Huron- Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell. While he appreciated the province wanting to get" money to farmers as quickly as possible. "I'd rather see the pay- ment come when it's right rather than hurrying up the payment." Ben Van Diepenbeek, reeve of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh said accountants are swamped with preparing income tax by the end of April and have little time to help selling for an average price of $103.70. One red veal steer con- signed by Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay, weighed 705 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $96.50. George Ducharme, Dashwood, consigned one black veal steer weighing 730 lbs. which sold to Holly Park, Meat Packers for $93. His overall offerirrg of five veal calves averaged 693 lbs. selling for an average of $80.48. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $85 to $185; 50 - 64 lbs., $131 to $168; 65 - 79 lbs., $117 to $164; 80 - 94 lbs., $66- to $120; 95 - 109 lbs., $60 to $91. farmers with their CAIS applica- tions. Some are charging $650 to fill out the applications and others are charging a three per cent surcharge on money the farmer gets from the program. Lynn said he had heard account- ants are afraid to spend their time filling out the forms because they fear changes might be made in the program. "It's a mess Carol," Lynn said. Others complained that some groups are effectively left out of the program. Paul Mistele, executive member for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and a pork producer said the. program "turns its back on young-people getting into farming," particularly young farmers who have lone into contracting in hogs as a way of getting their foot in the door. Steve Hallahan of the Huron Dairy Producers said he wouldn't be enrolling in CAIS and doubted many Sheep sold $30 to $50. Goats $22 to $160. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $81.50 to $128; 500 - 599 lbs., $101.50 to $127; 600 - 699 lbs., $91.50 to $113; 700 - 799 lbs., $85.75 to $107.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $88.75 to $10235; 900 - 999 lbs., $70 to $88.35;' 1,000 lbs. and over, $76.50 to $89.50. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $70 to $100; 400 - 499 lbs., $76 to $93.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $74 to $109; 600 - 699 lbs., $77 to $103.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $80.50 to $124; 800 - 899 lbs., $71 to $106; 900 lbs. and over, $70.50 to $88.50. other dairy producers would be either. Les Falconer of the Huron County Beef Producers' Association said the program will discourage diversification because farmers will cross-subsidize one commodity from another. "If you follow (CAIS) there won't be any mixed farming," he said. While Steckle promised changes would be coming to deal with some of the problems after the review of the program, Hamilton wondered if the changes would be forthcoming. "Will they listen?" he asked. "They haven't listened much until now." Call 1-866-734-9422 or visit www.medicalert.ca. Medic Alert Lets You Live Life. Money will help industry Continued from page 1 However, while the news has MP admits CAIS needs change 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: infotPbrusseislivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461 otkorii sA4A6vilkiva,g, E44-4.4.10i,N, ti v4i4.5kkraf,..; 411..EMILIMIS IOLLia Wait SF Lt Et is