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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-11-17, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on strong market 1,451 lbs. selling for $101.75. OneTotal receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 11 were 4,306 head of cattle, 486 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a strong market with prices $2 to $3 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $95 to $98 with sales to $106.25. Second- cut steers and heifers sold $90 to $95. The cows sold on a steady market. On Thursday the veal traded on a strong active trade with prices $2 to $5 lower than last week. All lambs sold on a strong active trade with the light lamb selling higher and the heavy lambs trading steady to last week. On Friday all weights and classes of Stockers sold on a strong market. There were 567 steers on offer. Aaron F. Martin, Newton, consigned two limousin steers averaging 1,268 lbs. which sold to Green’s Meat market for $106.25. His overall offering of thirteen steers averaged 1,368 lbs. selling for an average price of $97.51. Six steers con­ signed by Ross Baird, Wingham, averaged 1,438 lbs. which sold for an average price of $97.75 with his top white steer weighing 1,400 lbs. selling for $105.75. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, consigned nine limousin steers averaging 1,233 lbs. which sold for $100.75. Twelve steers consigned by Lawrence Martin, Harriston, aver­ aged 1,419 lbs. which sold for an average price of $100.45 with his top four limousin steers averaging AgriCentre opens on farming’s 'Main Street’ Ontario agriculture now has one major address. This month, the Ontario AgriCentre officially opened its doors on Guelph’s Stone Road, home of the leading govern­ ment, university and business enter­ prises in Ontario agriculture. Seventeen tenants have relocated from across the city and the province to be part of the new facility, designed to bring increased focus Nov. 22-23 time to get rid o f unwanted pesticides Now is your chance to get rid of unwanted agricultural and commer­ cial pesticides. From Nov. 22-23, take your unwanted agricultural and commer­ cial pesticides to your nearest col­ lection site for free and safe dispos­ al. The two-day collection program will happen at 13 farm supply deal­ er locations across Ontario, includ­ ing Brussels Agromart at 251 Albert St. Transport your pesticides to the collection sites safely. For an infor­ mation kit, including a list of collec­ tion sites and details on how to safe­ ly transport your pesticides, ask your farm supply dealer, call l-877- 424-1300 (toll free), or visit www.croplife.ca The following products will not be accepted: empty pesticide con­ tainers, treated seed, home/garden pesticides, paints, thinners, waste oils or any other household haz­ ardous waste. limousin steer consigned by Ivan Weber, Paisley, weighed 1,485 lbs. which sold for $103. His overall offering of ten steers averaged 1,402 lbs. selling for an average price of $98.47. Don Shiell, Wingham, consigned one limousin steer weigh­ ing 1,420 lbs. which sold for $101.75. His overall offering of nine steers averaged 1,482 lbs. selling for an average price of $97.33. Walter Riddell, Granton, con­ signed five limousin steers averag­ ing 1,296 lbs. which sold for $102.75. His overall offering of eighteen steers averaged 1,424 lbs. selling for an average price of $9f.42. Twenty-one steers con­ signed by Merlyn Farms, Holstein, averaged 1,365 lbs. which sold for an average price of $95.38 with their top simmental steer weighing 1,190 lbs. selling to Highland Packers Ltd. for $100.25. Joel Martin, Paisley, consigned one limousin steer weigh­ ing 1,435 lbs. which sold for $99.75. His overall offering of eighteen steers averaged 1,497 lbs. selling for an average price of $92.67. There were 248 heifers on offer. Lewington Farms, Brussels, con­ signed nine limousin heifers averag­ ing 1,274 lbs. which sold for an average price of $103.04 with sales up to $104.75. Ten heifers con­ signed by David Bowles, Brussels, averaged 1,359 lbs. which sold for an average price of $98.32 with his top two limousin heifers averaging 1,333 lbs. selling to Highland and visibility to the farm sector. “Farm and commodity organiza­ tions can be more effective when they work together,” says Ontario AgriCentre president Peter Hannam. “The Ontario AgriCentre gives them an opportunity to work more closely together, and create a clearly visible, accessible presence among the biggest stakeholders in the sector.” The following 17 tenants will be The Ontario Waste Agricultural Pesticide Collection Program is funded by CropLife Canada, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and Environment Canada. Funding for this project has also been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Challenge: Finding the time to be active for sixty minutes per day Solution: Spread physical activity throughout your daily routine to work up to 60 minutes. As you progress to more intense exercise you can cut back to 30 minutes 4 times per week Get started by: • Walking for 10 minutes several times a day - walk instead of taking the car to the store, or mailbox, slip out for a walk at lunchtime, or join a friend for a morning or evening walk. • Walking briskly, jogging, cycling, swimming, skipping or dancing for 20 minutes or more. • Substituting an activity break for a.coffee break - bend, stretch, and flex to keep your muscles relaxed and joints mobile for 10 minutes at a time You can do this at home, at work or out in the great outdoors. • Trying 10 minutes of muscle strengthening or weight resistance activities such as situps, push-ups or weights while you watch TV or before going to bed. • Taking a break and play actively with your kids for 10 minutes or more • Finding more ways to keep active by checking out the “healthy body quiz” at www.dietitians.ca/eatwell FRIDAYS Packers Ltd. for $103.75. Jeff Lewington, Brussels, consigned four limousin heifers averaging 1,284 lbs. which sold for an average price of $101.46 with sales up to $102.25. Melvin Bearinger, Mount Forest, consigned two gold heifers averag­ ing 1,180 lbs. which sold for $102. His overall offering of nine heifers averaged 1,269 lbs. selling for an average price of $100.08. Ten heifers consigned by Andy VanderVeen, Blyth, averaged 1,260 lbs. which sold for an average price of $99.27 with his top five charolais heifers averaging 1,212 lbs. selling for $100. One brown heifer con­ signed by Robert Eedy, Walton, weighed 1,215 lbs. which sold to Green’s Meat market for $99. George Horst, Paisley, consigned eight heifers averaging 1,272 lbs. which sold for an average price of $97.88 with his top four gold heifers averaging 1,225 lbs. selling for $98.75. Twenty-four heifers con­ signed by Martin Metske, Lucknow, averaged 1,285 lbs. which sold for an average price of $97.24 with his top eight charolais heifers averaging 1,281 lbs. selling for $98.25. Keith Anderson, Campbellville, consigned four limousin heifers averaging 1,326 lbs. which sold for $100.25. His overall offering of twenty-four heifers averaged 1,354 lbs. selling for an average price of $95.53. Four heifers consigned by John Wiersma, Blyth, averaged 1,249 lbs. selling for an average open for business by the end of November in the Ontario AgriCentre at 100 Stone Rd. W. in Guelph: ACC Farmers’ Financial, Agricultural Adaptation Council, AGCare, Centre for Rural Leadership, Foundation for Rural Living, Miller Thomson LLP, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association, Ontario Farm Animal Council, Ontario Institute of Agrologists, Ontario Agricultural Adaptation Council’s CanAdvance Program. The program is also supported by AgCare, the Ontario Agri Business Association and its network of participating agri­ cultural dealers, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs. price of $94.46 with his top charo- lais heifer weighing 1,255 lbs. sell­ ing for $99.75. There were 273 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $30 to $38 with sales to $50; D3, $27 to $30; D4, $15 to $25. Murray Knapp, Chesley, consigned one limousin cow weigh­ ing 1,080 lbs. which sold for $50. One limousin cow consigned by Edward Franken, Durham, weighed 1,115 lbs. selling for $45. Vai Brook Farms, Chepstow, consigned one limousin cow weighing 1,395 lbs. which sold for $41.50. There were 26 bulls on offer sell­ ing $20 to $42.50 with sales to $80. Dunkeld Jersey Farms, Walkerton, consigned one limousin bull weigh­ ing 2,075 lbs. which sold for $40.50. One angus bull consigned by Ken Simpson, Lucan, weighed 2,040 lbs. selling for $40. There were 166 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $90 to $110 with sales to $115; good holstein, $90 to $100 with sales to $105.50; medium holstein, $70 to $85; heavy holstein, $70 to $85; plain holstein, $50 to $60. Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay, consigned two red veal steers averaging 693 lbs. which sold for $115. One black veal steer con­ signed by Arnold Lamb, Goderich, weighed 570 lbs. which sold for $110. John Martin, Lucknow, con­ signed one grey veal heifer weigh­ ing 670 lbs. which sold for $108.50. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs., sold $195 ta_ $221; 65 - 79 lbs., $150 to $195; 80 - 94 lbs., $137 to $157; 95 - 109 lbs., Soybean Growers, Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board, Institute of Agri-Food Policy Innovation, The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, The Ontario Canola Growers Association, The Ontario Rural Council, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and Wellmark International. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture will relocate to the Ontario AgriCentre in the spring of 2006. The sector started realizing new efficiencies as soon as the doors opened. Com, soybean, wheat and canola producers have co-located in one office space and share resources TUESDAYS THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, 10:00 a.m. Veal 11:30 a.m. Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep 10:00 a.m. Stockers Special Fall Sales Monday, Nov. 21 -10:00 a.m. - Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Thurs., Dec. 8,15 & 22 - 12:00 noon - Christmas Lamb & Goat Sale Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca Callus 519-887-6461■ $138 to $142; 110 lbs. and over, $70 to $134. Sheep sold $51 to $75 with sales to 485. Goats sold $20 to $141. Top quality Stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $117 to $150; 400 - 499 lbs., $112 to $148; 500 - 599 lbs., $107 to $142; 600 - 699 lbs., $98 to $136.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $104.50 to $123.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $103 to $115.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $101 to $116.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $97.25 to $120. Top quality Stocker heifers under 300 lbs. sold $90 to $126; 300 - 399 lbs., $91 to $137; 400 - 499 lbs., $110.50 to $127; 500 - 599 lbs., $82 to $128; 600 - 699 lbs., $92 to $120; 700 - 799 lbs., $88 to $110.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $89.50 to $114; 900 lbs. and over, $90.25 to $112.50. There were 919 head on offer at the Nov. 7 Vaccinated Calf and Yearling Sale. All weights and class­ es sold on a strong active trade. Steers, under 400 lbs. sold $117 to $150; 400 - 499 lbs., $116 to $148; 500 - 599 lbs., $121 to $140; 600 - 699 lbs., $115.75 to $141; 700 - 799 lbs., $108 to $128; 800 - 899 lbs., $94 to $118; 900 - 999 lbs., $97.50 to $112.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $85.50 to $90. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $104 to $126; 400 - 499 lbs., $113 to $131; 500 - 599 lbs., $108.50 to $133; 600 - 699 lbs., $107 to $132; 700 - 799 lbs., $104 to $118.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $104 to $111.25; 900 lbs. and over, $100.50 to $109. (business equipment, personnel, information technology, etc.), as have farm animal and environmental organizations. Soon, a media centre will open to give tenants and others access to broadcast-quality facilities, offering new opportunities to hold news conferences, teleconferences, other media events and training. “These facilities will be a huge benefit Ontario agriculture, by help­ ing communicate important mes­ sages about one of the province’s most innovative, creative and impor­ tant sectors,” says Hannam. An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in the spring when the remaining AgriCentre ten­ ants have moved in.