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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-01-05, Page 15The View When Vision Fails CATARACT MACULAR DEGENERATION GLAUCOMA Diseases and conditions cause specific problems for patients. Cataracts produce a blurriness, macular degeneration dimi- nishes central vision and glaucoma reduces peripheral vision. : If you're shopping for something special, keep look- ing In tha Itsifieds. Every week, you'll find a great , selection of , listings everything from apartments for root to r things to buy and see. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006. PAGE 15. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell actively up $344 Total receipts for the week ending Dec. 30 were 1,452 head of cattle, 337 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold actively with prices up $3 to $4. Choice steers and heifers sold $102 to $107 with sales to $113.25. Second-cut steers and heifers sold $98 to $102. The cows also traded on a stronger market with prices $7 to $8 higher. On Thursday both the veal and lambs sold on a very strong active trade with the lambs trading at prices steady to last week and the veal sell- ing at prices $2 to $5 higher. On Friday the heifers sold on a steady market while the steers sold on a fully steady market. There were 251 steers on offer. Johnston Farms, Bluevale, con- signed one blue steer weighing 1,435 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $113.25. Their overall offering of eighteen steers averaged 1,464 lbs. selling for. an average price of $107.19. One blue steer consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, weighed 1,395 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $112.25. His overall offering of nine steers averaged 1,429 lbs. selling for an average price of $108.51. Brian Bearss, St. Marys, consigned one black steer weighing 1,265 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $109.25. Twelve steers consigned by Lawrence Martin, Harriston, aver- aged 1,434 lbs. which sold for an average price of $109.19 with his top three red steers averaging 1,403 lbs. selling for $111. Amzi Wideman, Listowel, consigned one blonde steer weighing 1,415 lbs.. which sold tor $109. Forty steers consigned by Elliott Farms, Melbourne, averaged 1,430 lbs. which sold for an average price of $106.55 with their top limousin steer weighing 1,410 lbs. selling for $109.75. Joseph M. Bauman, Newton, consigned three limousin steers averaging 1,225 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $109.85. His overall consignment of twenty steers averaged 1,315 lbs. selling for an average price of $106.27. Fourteen steers consigned by Willard B. Martin, Drayton, aver- aged 1,502 lbs. selling for an aver- age price of $104.74 with his top two gold steers averaging 1,468 lbs. selling for $108.25. Enoch Wideman, Wallenstein, consigned one gold steer weighing 1,400 lbs. which sold for $108. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1,320 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.58. Three steers con- signed by Jesse M. Bauman, Newton, averaged 1,428 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.11 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,380 lbs. selling for $109.25. There were 103 heifers on offer. M-R Farms, Exeter, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,390 lbs. which sold for $108.75. Their over- all offering of five heifers averaged 1,295 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.50. Five heifers con- signed by Maynard Martin, Drayton, averaged 1,314 lbs. which sold for an average price of $107.75 with his top limousin heifer weigh- ing 1,410 lbs. selling for $108. Clarence Dekens, Clinton, con- signed one limousin heifer weighing 1,250 lbs. which sold for $108. Seven heifers consigned by Salverda Bros., Londesborough, averaged 1,369 lbs. selling for an average price of $106.87 with their top lim- ousin heifer weighing 1,405 lbs. selling for $107.75. Martin Metske, Lucknow, consigned one red heifer weighing 1,290 lbs. which sold for $106.75. His overall offering of twelve heifers averaged 1,314 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.96. Six heifers consigned by Dale Weppler, Ayton, averaged 1,299 lbs. which sold for an average price of $103.59 with his top two limousin heifers averaging 1,423 lbs. selling for $105.50. Arthur and George Hinz, Mcmkton, consigned five gold heifers averaging 1,331 lbs. which sold for an average price of $102.76 with sales to $105.25. There were 126 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $35 to $42 with sales to $50.50; D3, $30 to $35; D4, $20 to $25. Mel Greig, Gorrie, con- signed one holstein cow weighing 1,730 lbs. which sold for $46. One limousin cow consigned by John Dewan, Lucan, weighed 1,625 lbs. selling for $45. Blue Oak Farms, Ripley, consigned one black cow weighing 1,585 lbs. which sold for $43. There were 115 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $120 to $125 with sales to $130; good holstein, $105 to $112 with sales to $116.50; medium holstein, $90 to $105; heavy hol- stein, $95 to $105. Moses J. Shelter, Lucknow, consigned one limousin veal steer weighing 625 lbs. which sold for $130. Mike Kikkert, Zurich, consigned two charoktis veal steers averaging 718 lbs. which sold for $130. One red veal steer consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, weighed 690 lbs. selling for $126. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $225 to $280; 50 - 64 lbs., $200 to $275; 65 - 79 lbs., $182.50 to $271; 80 - 94 lbs., $153 to $170; 95 - 109 lbs., $159 to $176; 110 lbs. and over, $156 to $166. Sheep sold $87.50 to $95 with sales to $100. Goats sold $66 to $260. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $115 to $139; 400 - 499 lbs., $111 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $111 to $139; 600 - 699 lbs., $109 to $131.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $105.50 to $122; 800 - 899 lbs., $111 to $121; 900 - 999 lbs., $114 to $122; 1,000 lbs. and over, $110.50 to $121.75. Top quality stocker heifers under 300 lbs. sold $99 to $132; 300 - 399 lbs., $90 to $124; 400 - 499 lbs., $104 to $119.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $101 to $124.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $97 to $122; 700 - 799 lbs., $94 to $113.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $93 to $115.50; 900 lbs. and over. $91 to $115. OFA Commentary Federation shares plans for upcoming year Stick With the Classifieds. By Neil Currie General Manager Ontario Federation of Agriculture Improved farm income for Ontario farmers will continue to be the focus of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for 2006. OFA and its partners in the Unified Voice have worked hard this past year and we achieved a certain level of success on the farm income issue. But, we know much more has to be done. Our governments have responded with ad hoc funding pro- grams that have put more than 300 million dollars into the hands of Ontario farmers in 2005, and soon another 120 million dollars to grains and oilseeds. While this has been helpful, it hasn't solved the current problemS, nor addressed the needs. As long as foreign governments in the United States and the European Union continue to provide big subsi- dies for their agricultural exports, Canadian farmers will face depreSsed commodity prices. Our governments have to be prepared to support our farmers through these difficult times. World Trade Organization action is needed to overcome this issue, and the most recent WTO - statements suggest 2013 as the earliest date for reduction of export subsidies. That's why we have provided our federal and provincial governments with suggested risk management and income protection programs to protect our farmers until the next version of the Agricultural Policy Framework is developed and implemented in 2008. Ensuring candidates in the Jan. 23 federal election have a full under- standing of agriculture's issues is an immediate priority for OFA and its Unified Voice partners. The MPs elected in three weeks will be the people agriculture will be calling on to embrace the programs agriculture has developed over the past year. Securing their support and the continued support of our provincial government will be essential. There are a number of other issues OFA_ will be taking to our govern- ments - such, things as the province's proposed Clean Water Act and revisions and improvements to the Greenbelt Act; Early indica- tions of the Clean Water Act suggest agriculture will be expected to beafa major part of the responsibilities for compliance with the Act. The Greenbelt Act continues to be a problem for farmers within the defined greenbelt area. If the gov- ernment wants to preserve agricul- tural land, much more will have .to be done to protect farmers' incomes and viability of their farms. OFA and its 'national partners, through the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, will continue to focus The Huron County Federation of Agriculture is hosting an ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING on Friday, January 13, 2006 8 p.m. at Goderich Township Hall, Holmesville eite4vom Welcome on international trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization. It will be essential for Canada's domestic food production sectors to maintain our supply management marketing systems, and find ways of expanding our access to other markets in the world for other agricultural prod- ucts. Just recently, OFA, working with its livestock partners, secured an additional 4.3 million dollars under the Forage Rainfall Plan, and will continue to work for an improved 2006 plan. OFA has also started the process of streamlining its governance struc- ture. Our Board of Directors has instructed the organization to review the existing structure and find ways of working with greater efficiency. We know our members will continue to expect improved effectiveness, so finding ways of working more effi- ciently at every level of OFA will be another goal for 2006. 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 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m.Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our wetwage at: www.brueselsliveitock.ca tut Call us 8119.88744611