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The Citizen, 2005-04-21, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005. PAGE 15. ___Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Choice steers and heifers selling between $85 and $90 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 15 were 3,761 head of cattle, 787 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold $85 to $90 with sales to $108. Second-cut steers and heifers sold $80 to $85. The cows sold also traded at prices steady to last week. On Thursday the veal sold under pressure while the lambs sold on a strong active trade with prices up to $5. On Friday the choice Stocker steers and heifers sold on a steady market while the second-cut Stockers sold $2 to $3 lower. There were 519 steers on offer. M- R Farms, Exeter, consigned one blue-cross steer weighing 1,180 Jbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $108. Nineteen steers consigned by Emerson M. Hoover, Wallenstein, averaged 1,436 lbs. which sold for an average price of $89.72 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,415 lbs. selling for $100. One black steer consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, weighed 1,360 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $99.50. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, consigned eleven limousin steers averaging 1,327 lbs. which sold for an average price of $95.28 with sales up to $97.75. One simmental steer consigned by Walter Nicholson, Monkton, weighed 1,330 lbs. which sold for $97.25. His overall offering of sixteen steers averaged 1,489 lbs. selling for an average price of $92.85. Mahion Kraemer, Wallenstein, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,346 lbs. which sold for an average price of $87.72 with his top charolais steer weighing 1,270 lbs. selling for $97.25. Three red steers consigned by Wayne Metzger, Paisley, averaged 1,300 lbs. which sold for $94. His overall offering of twelve steers averaged 1,356 lbs. selling for an average price of $87.34. Jesse B. Martin, Wallenstein, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,354 lbs. selling for an average price of $85.36 with his top gold steer weighing 1,375 lbs. selling for $95. One blonde steer consigned by Hanover Stock Farms, Walkerton, weighed 1,320 lbs. which sold for $93.75. Their overall offering of ten steers averaged 1,255 lbs. selling for an average price of $75.53. There were 376 heifers on offer. Laken and Hallie McArter, Exeter, consigned two blonde heifers averaging 1,118 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $99. Eight limousin heifers consigned by Ron Dietrich, Mildmay, averaged 1,262 lbs. selling for an average price of $91.59 with sales up to $96. Dave McClinchey, Auburn, consigned four limousin heifers averaging 1,375 lbs. which sold for an average price of $91.95 with sales to $93.75. Four red wf heifers consigned by John Imanse, Varna, averaged 1,234 lbs. selling for an average price of $88.33 with sales to $92.50. David Bowles, Brussels, consigned five limousin heifers averaging 1,244 lbs. which sold for an average price of $87.64 with sales to $89.75. Five red heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, averaged 1,295 lbs. selling to Highland Packers Ltd. for $90.25. His overall offering of thirteen heifers averaged 1,259 lbs. selling for an average price of $86.34. Eleven heifers consigned by Bill Robinson, Auburn, averaged 1,304 lbs. selling for an average price of $85.56 with his to four simmental heifers averaging 1,366 lbs. selling for $88.76. Terry Dalton, Lucknow, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,175 lbs. which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $91. His overall offering of twenty-two heifers averaged 1,260 lbs. selling for an average price of $84.14. Seven heifers consigned by Charles Downey, Seaforth, averaged 1,314 lbs. selling for an average price of $80.55 with his top three black heifers averaging 1,282 lbs. selling for $89.75. Roy McIntosh, Listowel, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,160 lbs. which sold for $92. His overall offering of thirteen heifers averaged 1,257 lbs. selling for an average price of $80.09, There were 234 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $30 to $40 with sales to $52; D3, $25 to $30; D4, $10 to $20. Fan holm Farms, Fullarton, consigned four beef cows averaging 939 lbs. which sold for an average price of $45.10 with sales to $52. Two gold cows consigned by Erma Jean Haldenby, Holyrood, averaged 1,445 lbs. selling for $40. Six holstein cows consigned by Joerg Muehlethaler, Goderich, averaged 1,471 lbs. selling for an average price of $26.25 with sales to $37.50. There were five bulls on offer selling $23.50 to $32.50 with sales to $52. One black bull consigned by Murray Cobean, Port Elgin, weighed 1,700 lbs. selling for $32.50. There were 164 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $90 to $100 with sales to $105; good holstein, $75 to $85 with sales to $89; medium holstein, $50 to $70; plain and heavy holstein, $40 to $50. John Martin, Lucknow, consigned one roan veal heifer weighing 745 lbs. which sold to Newmarket Meat Packers for $105. One grey veal steer consigned by Jacob Yoder, Lucknow, weighed 690 lbs. which sold to Millgrove Meat Packers for $93. Don and Bea Smith, Mount Forest, consigned one charolais veal heifer weighing 580 lbs. which sold to Millgrove Meat Packers for $89. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $151 to $185; 50 - 64 lbs., $150 to $181; 65 - 79 lbs., $146 to $180; 80 - 94 lbs., $132 to $163; 95 - 109 lbs., $153 to $159; 110 lbs. and over, $102.50. Sheep sold $40 to $60. Goats sold $20 to $165. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $90 to $125; 400 - 499 lbs., $92.50 to $125; 500 - 599 lbs., $92.50 to $121; 600 - 699 lbs., $75 to $112.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $88 to $114.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $82.50 to $102.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $81 to $99.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $85.25 to $94.50. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 to 399 lbs., sold $71 to $96; 400 - 499 lbs., $75 to $135; 500 - 599 lbs., $85 to $124; 600 - 699 lbs., $70 to $115; 700 - 799 lbs., $78 to $ 111.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $81 to $96.25; 900 lbs. and over, $75 to $91.50. Six hundred and seven head sold at the Vaccinated Calves and Yearlings Sale on April 11. All weights and classes sold on a steady market. Steers under 400 lbs. sold $87 to $122; 400 - 499 lbs., $116 to $128; 500 - 599 lbs., $116 to $129; 600 - 699 lbs., $108 to $123; 700 - 799 lbs., $103.50 to $117; 800- 899 lbs., $93.75 to $100.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $78 to $85; 1,000 lbs. and over, $70 to $84. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $101 to $118; 400 - 499 lbs., $80 to $111; 500 - 599 lbs., $103 to $118.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $97.50 to $106.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $88 to $99.50; 800 - 899 lbs., sold to $97.25; 900 lbs. and over, $70 to $93. Next generation of environmental farm plans launched Andy Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture announced while visiting a Mildmay farm, Saturday, the signing of an agreement with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to deliver more than $57 million in Government of Canada support for programs to help Ontario farmers expand their environmental stewardship activities and make environmental considerations a farm business priority. The funding is being provided under the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan Program (EFP) and Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP). Mitchell, together with Paul Steckle, MP for Huron-Bruce, announced the initiative and launched the Third Edition EFP Workbook. Carol Mitchell, MPP for Huron-Bruce on behalf of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and representatives from Ontario farm organizations were also present at the announcement. The Environmental Farm Plan and Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Programs, which are key components of the environment chapter of the federal-provincial- territorial Agricultural Policy Framework, will help improve Ontario’s on-farm environmental practices and position Canada as a world leader in environmentally responsible agricultural production. Meet Ontario's newest farm animal care specialist Making her very successful debut at the joint annual meeting of the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) and AGCare in Guelph was OPRAH - Ontario’s newest Farm Animal Care Specialist. OPRAH was a crowd-pleaser as “Canadians can be confident that farmers are already managing land and water resources in a sustainable fashion and this funding will encourage them to adopt new approaches to meet environmental challenges, while remaining profitable,” said Mr. Steckle. “By providing financial incentives to adopt beneficial management practices, the Government of Canada supports farmers’ efforts to reduce the risk to the environment from agricultural operations, which benefits all Canadians.” The OFA is the signatory to the agreement on behalf of the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition (OFEC). OFEC represents more than 50 farm organizations in the province, with leadership provided by OFA, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO), Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment (AGCare) and Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC). The delivery of the environmental farm plan program will be coordinated with other related federal and provincial environmental initiatives, including Ontario’s $20 million Nutrient Management Financial Assistance Program (NMFAP). “Environmental farm planning is very important to the agriculture industry. Our partnership with she wheeled herself through the audience before introducing keynote speaker Wallace Pidgeon. OPRAH is a friendly, child-sized, ruby-haired robotic girl who rides a remote control-operated John Deere tractor. producers is key to enhancing the health of Ontarians and their environment,” said Ms. Mitchell. “The province will continue to provide technical expertise, and will supplement the federal cost-share for producers who meet the eligibility requirements through the NMFAP.” “For more than a dozen years, Ontario farmers have embraced environmental farm plans, and have rallied behind this program that was designed by farmers, for farmers, and delivered by farmers,” said Ron Bonnett, OFA president and OFEC co-chair. OFA is contracting with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) to manage the delivery of the programs. More than 27,000 Ontario farmers have participated in previous editions of EFP workshops and voluntarily committed time and resources to stewardship projects. “OSCIA is pleased to deliver these programs, which will provide farmer-to-farmer expertise to help producers green their operations while remaining profitable.” said Kevin Ferguson, president of the OSCIA. The OSCIA has qualified local program representatives in place to deliver the Third Edition EFP Workbook, and EFP workshops to be hosted throughout the province will be announced in the coming weeks. Together, with her hip, dredlock- sporting cousin Owen, they’ll be visiting events all over Ontario as part of OFAC’s agricultural education mandate. Continued on page 21 Trained facilitators and technical assistants will be available at these ..essions to help producers complete their risk assessments and action plans. Once producers have a peer- reviewed environmental farm plan, they are eligible to apply for financial assistance under the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program to help with the implementation of specific beneficial management practices (BMPs). In Ontario, producers can choose BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES THURSDAYS FRIDAYS TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, Veal, Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep 10:00 a.m. Stockers ...................... .................... ........... . ..*...ij"^ SPECIAL SPRING SALES Vaccinated Calf & Yearlings: Monday, April 25 - 10 a.m. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale: & 28 - 11:30 a.m. from 25 categories of BMPs designed to reduce environmental risks. The program will cost-share either 30 per cent or 50 per ceni of the eligible costs of implementation, depending on the BMP, up to a maximum of $30,000 per legal entity. The program will end on March 31, 2008. Information on the programs is available from OSCIA at 519-826- 4214 or visit the web site at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/EFP/EFP.h tm.