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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-05-11, Page 14Lucknow Livestock Mon. - Sat. 519-529-7625 Sale Wed. 519-528-321 1 Res. 519-529-7970 Regular Weekly Sale Wednesdays - 1:30 pm Cows & Drop Calves Sows & Boars Special Horse Sale May 19 at 5:30 pm Tack & Saddles. Consignments Wanted. 2006 Chick Days hicks - Sexed or Mixed SNUB GAIN C Also Available: Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Layers Order Date • Friday, May 19 for pickup Tuesday, June 20 We have a complete line of SHUR-GAIN Homestead Feeds and Animal Health Products as well as feeders, waterers, heat lamps, baled shavings etc. DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY DUNGANNON 529-7951 WALTON 887-6023 1-800-665-5675 ROTH DRAINAGE LIMITED Quality Workmanship Since 1948 * Farm Drainage * Excavator & Backhoe Service * Municipal Drainage * No Obligation Quotes Call Dennis or Gerald for our 2006 Booking Program We install Bruce Tile Gads Hill - 519-656-2618 or 1-800-494-2618 Clinton - 519-482-5950 or 1-800-641-4857 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report 2,614 head of cattle on offer at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 5 were 2,614 head of cattle, 705 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. The choice steers and heifers sold $94 to $97 sales to $103. Second cut sold $90 to $94. Cows sold steady. On Thursday the veal sold on a strong active trade. The lambs sold steady to last week. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a steady active trade. There were 388 steers on offer. Dave Baker, Brussels, consigned seven steers that sold averaging 1,226 lbs. for $99.01. His top black steer sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $103 weighing 1,155 lbs. Enoch Martin, Proton Station, consigned twenty steers that sold averaging 1.571 lbs. for $97.64. His top two limousin steers sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $100 averaging 1,455 lbs. Four steers consigned by Doug Marriott, Wingham, sold aver- aging 1,314 lbs. for $95.96. His top two steers sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for $100 averaging 1,300 lbs. Johnston Farms, Bluevale, con- signed thirty steers that sold averag- ing 1,454 lbs. for $98.79, Their top OFA Commentary By Ron Bonnett, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The recent federal budget shows promise for Canadian agriculture, but to be truly useful to farmers, it will require a lot of industry guid- ance on delivery. Ensuring the money gets to the farmers in need will be the critical issue around get- ting the ultimate value from the money being invested. The Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program - known as CAIS to most - has been identified as not working for farm- ers. Our initial information suggests that the new federal money will be distributed through CAIS. It seems very strange that a government that has recognized the flaws in CAIS would turn to CAIS to distribute the money the federal budget has ear- marked for farmers. If that money is to achieve its maximum impact, provincial programs such as risk management must be the tool of choice. During the time leading up to the federal budget, we talked about the urgency to get money into the hands of farmers. These farmers have bills to pay from previous crop losses, and they want to be able to pay for inputs for this year's crops. Farm families have been using up their equity and savings to stay in opera- tion over the past several years and it's time to renew some of their farm's aging infrastructure. Achieving all of these goals will not be possible with funds from this budget alone, but getting started with a quick delivery of the federal money would give farmers confi- dence as we continue to work toward long-term solutions. It would also give farm families hope for the future. Ontario farmers and their organi- five black steers sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $99.75 averaging 1,384 lbs. Cunningham Farms, Lucan, consigned fifty steers that sold averaging 1,499 lbs. for $94.18. Their top three black steers sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $99.25 averaging 1,495 lbs. K/C McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned nine • steers that sold averaging 1,412 lbs. for $97.11. Their top six gold steers sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $97.75 averaging 1,421 lbs. Edenview Acres, Centralia, con- signed thirty-four steers that sold averaging 1,408 lbs. for $93.76. Their top three limousin steers sold for $97 averaging 1,385 lbs. Five steers consigned by John Glousher, Wingham, sold averaging 1,392 lbs. for $94.65. His top gold steer sold for $96.25 weighing 1,500 lbs. Gerald Geisel. Elmira, consigned thirty-seven steers that sold averag- ing 1,638 lbs. for $90.06. His top limousin steer sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $97.25 weighing 1,380 lbs. Mrs. Minerva Martin, Mount Forest, consigned twenty- three steers that sold averaging 1,425 lbs. for $92.91. Her top four limou- sin steers sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $96 averaging 1,398 lbs. There were 184 heifers on offer. zations will have to maintain vigi- lance as the federal and provincial governments plan the delivery of these dollars - a lot can be achieved if the job is done right, but we will need to avoid pitfalls experienced in the past. We've been told to beware of government policy direction that would work to eliminate the smaller producers. We know the value of small producers to the rural econo- my. We will also focus our efforts on developing .long-term programming for agriculture. Short-term, ad hoc remedies for farming's financial cri- sis only undermine the stability of agriculture. We need to promote the value of long-term investments in farming and the agri-food sector. , As Bob Friesen, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, pointed out in his assessment of the federal budget, farmers need money they can take to the bank immediate- ly. Banks are cutting lines of credit to farmers and foreclosing on loans, creating a major threat to the futures of farmers. Farm leaders across Canada have to act now to get our agriculture ministers to the table to sort out the best possible ways of using this -investment provided by the federal budget. Ontario's ag minister, Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, showed leadership when she announced 125 million dollars for agriculture several weeks ago. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture and its partners in the Unified Voice will encourage the minister to ensure that the province continues to step forward with the investment and program changes that Ontario producers require. Federal minister Chuck Strahl's efforts at securing budget support of agriculture have to be acknowl- edged. A number of farm leaders Rodney Weber, Clifford, consigned five heifers that sold averaging 1,152 lbs. for $89.23. His top limousin heifer sold for $96.25 weighing 1,265 lbs. Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield consigned twelve heifers that• sold averaging 1,331 lbs. for $90.04. His top black heifer sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for $95.25 weighing 1,265 lbs. Andrew Mitchell, Listowel, consigned twen- ty-seven heifers that sold averaging 1,183 lbs. for $91.33. His top five black baldies heifers sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for $95 averag- ing 1,234 lbs. Nine heifers con- signed by Alan Hern, Woodham, sold averaging 1,274 lbs. for $89.84. His top two black heifers sold for $93.50 averaging 1,253 lbs. Elias Weber, Holyrod, consigned three heifers that sold` averaging 1,223 lbs. for $88.22. His top limousin sold for $93 weighing 1,210 lbs. Karl and Susan Landstrom, Markdale, consigned five heifers that sold for $93 averaging 1,299 lbs. One black heifer consigned by Keith Elston, Wingham, sold for $93 weighing 1,290 lbs. Stephen Carter, Lucan, consigned twelve heifers that sold averaging 1,298 lbs. for $90.60. His top three limousin heifers sold for $92.75 averaging 1,238 lbs. guidance across the country are anxious to see the final details of how this money will be delivered - there are good options already identified by farm organizations. Farm organization leaders will continue to work with their ag min- isters across Canada, and with Minister Strahl to make sure the best possible use of those budget dollars is achieved for our farmers. FARM SAFETY FACT Did you know? ((NC) - Cows cause 33 per cent of animal-related injuries and 16 per cent of animal-related fatali- ties on Canadian farms. The calv- ing season of January to June is the primary times of inciaent occurrence. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. - News Canada 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 webpage at: www.brus- selslivestock.ca email us at: infoebrusselsilvestock.c• Call us 519-887-6461 Franklin Roney, Staffa, consigned ten heifers that sold averaging 1,238 lbs. for $92.53. His top seven heifers sold for $92.75 averaging 1,246 lbs. Jim Dixon, Lucan, consigned thirty heifers that sold averaging 1,255 lbs. for $91.88. His top six heifers sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for $92.50 averaging 1,301 lbs. • There were 154 cows on offer. D1 and D2 cows sold $35 to $45 with sales to $52.50; D3, $31 to $35; D4, $12 to $22. Bruck Hicks, Centralia, consigned one black cow that sold for $52.50 weighing 1,300 lbs. Jason Coultes, Wingham, consigned one limousin cow that sold for $50 weighing 1,340 lbs. Joseph Van Osch, Lucknow, consigned one lim- ousin cow that sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for $50 weighing 1,350 lbs. There were 10 bulls on offer sell- ing $27 to $42.50 with sales to $58. Harold Wagner, Maidstone, con- signed one limousin bull that sold for $58 weighing 1,890 lbs. Craig Gillis, Brussels, consigned one roan bull that sold for $42.50 weighing 1,765 lbs. There were 262 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $95 to $115 with sales to $120.50; good holstein, $80 to $90 with sales to $98; medium holstein, $70 to $80; heavy holstein, $70 to $80. Colin Roth, Palmerston, consigned three blonde veal steers that sold averaging 715 lbs. for $120.50. John Martin, Lucknow, consigned one gold veal steer that sold for $109 weighing 740 lbs. Mike Durnin, Auburn, consigned one red veal heifer that sold for $1.07 weighing 725 lbs. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $199 to $210; 50 - 64 lbs., $187.50 to $218; 65 - 79 lbs., $183 to $206: 80 - 94 lbs., $170 to $187; 95 - 109 lbs., $169 to $179. Sheep sold $50 to $95. Goats sold $27 to $201. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $130 to $149; 400 - 499 lbs., $116 to $150; 500 - 599 lbs., $120.50 to $141; 600 - 699 lbs., $111.50 to $133; 700 - 799 lbs., $106.50 to $120.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $105 to $116; 900 - 999 lbs., $95.50 to $106.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $62 to $97. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $113 to $126; 400 - 499 lbs., $114 to $134; 500 - 599 lbs., $113 to $134; 600 - 699 lbs., $103 to $127; 700 - 799 lbs., $97. to $112.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $88.50 to $108.25; 900 lbs. and over, $83.25 to $103.50. Budget good, with