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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-02-10, Page 14'Wednesday. February 10, 1999 Funds :for. trees and shrubs This coming spring. the Huron Stewardship Council will be encouraging the establishment or enhancement of wlldllfe corridors. stream bank vegeta- tion and windbreaks/shelterbelts. Healthy landscapes need to have link- ages to allow for genetic material to exchange and adapt. Plants and animals need to move around to survive; even more so* when changes in land use and climate put stress on native habitats, making adaptation very critical. The landscape of southern Ontario • is gener- ally a patchwork of isolated forest "islands". Linkages between these "islands" are of critical importance• in allowing plant and animal movement throughout the area. Linkages can often provide other benefits such as wind pro- tection for crops or farmsteads, reduc- tion of soil erosion and enhancement of water quality. Currently, prices for appropriate nurs- ery stock have risen as the province withdraws from tree seedling production and farm incomes are typically down. To help landowners make the long term commitment to the future of tree planti- ng and corridor establishment, the Huron Stewardship Council is subsidiz- ing the. cost of nursery stock for a limited number of sites in 1999. The subsidy is ata rate of $.30 per seedling to a maxi- mum of $300 per site for qualifying pro- jects. Since funding is quite limited at this point, there will be a review of applica- tions and selection of sites based on how the various projects fit the goals of the program. Hopefully more funding and possibly partners can be found in the future if interest is sufficient. At this point, delivery partners include the Maitland Valley and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authorities and projects are limited to Huron County. Applications will be taken up to February 26 and possibly beyond, depending on interest and available, funding. The funding applies to appro- priate native shrubs as trees, so here is an opportunity to diversify, beautify, add timber value and improve growing con- ditions on your land. For applications or further information, contact Steve Bowers in the• Clinton OMNR/OMAFRA office at 519-482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Brussels Livestock Sales report Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week end-. ing February 5, 1999. Fed cattle 696 • Cows: 284 Veal & Bob Calves: 297 Lambs & Goats: 204 Stockers: 1082 There were 427 steers on offer selling from 90.00 to 95.00 to the high of 104.25. Twelve }, „ steers ..c g e , by `'Gorden 6 .,� Lucknow'•averaging 1393 lbs. sold for an average of 95.33 with a limo steer weighing 1365 lbs. pur- chased by Norwich Packers for 100.25. Fifty-four steers con- signed by Bender Beef Farms, Hensall averaging 1354 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 94.33 with a limo steer weighing 1095 lbs. purchased by Dominion Meat Packers for 99.75. One gold steer consigned by John Smuck, Wingham weighing 1205 lbs. sold to Highland Meat Packer for 97.00. Seventeen steers con- signed by Johnston Farms, Bluevale averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of 95.78 with sales to 99.50. Seventeen steers con- signed by Robert T. Brander, Cheltenham aveaging 1284 lbs. sold for an average of 95.53 with sales to 99.00. Thirteen steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon averaging 1412 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 94.09 with sales to 97.00. Thirty-three steers con- signed by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1440 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 93.46 with sales to 97.50. Ten steers consigned by Paul luevale averaging 1439 Johnston,lbs. sold for an average of 92.68 with sales -to 96.25. • Seven Steers consigned by Ron Tullock, Meaford aver-. aging 1371 lbs. sold for an average of 90.98 with sales to 97.50. . Fourteen steers con- signed by Stoneridge Acres • Inc., Bright averaging 1262,' lbs, sold for an average of 89.03 with sales to 97.25. There were 252 heifers o . offer selling from 90,00 to 95.00 to the high of 99.75. Twenty heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood averaging 1244 lbs. sold for an average of 94.68 with a gold heifer weighing 1200 lbs. purchased by Dominion Meat Packer for 99.75. Seven heifers consigned Ic . Peter r_ �2 Itis: �; an average of 92.17 with a limo heifer weighing 1395 lbs. purchased by MGI Packers for 97.00. Ten heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an average of 95.86 with sales to 96.50. Five heifers consigned by Machan Construction, Monkton averaging 1219 lbs. sold for an average of 93.22 with sales to 93.50. Five heifers consigned by Dave Tremeer, Seaforth averaging 1156 lbs. sold for an average of 92.91 with sales to 93.50. Four heifers consigned by Terry Murray, Clifford averaging 1267 lbs. sold for an average of 92.69 with sales to 93.75. Six heifers consigned by Norm McClinchey, Auburn averaging 1165 lbs. sold for an average of 90:74 with sales to 94.00. Ten heifers consigned by Gordon Jones, Centralia averaging 1211 lbs. sold for an average of 90.41 with sales to 94.00. Six heifers consigned by' Verna Lewis, Holstein aver- aging 972 lbs. sold for an average of 90.20 with sales to 94.00, Five heifers consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin aver- aging 1255 lbs. sold for an average of 85.84 with sales to 93.75. There were 284 cows on offer selling: D1 & D2 cows 50.00 - 54.00 with sales to 71.50 D3 45.00 50.00 ' ID4 cows 35,00 45.00 Five cows 'consigned by John . Wiersma, Bly th aver- aging 1264 lbs. sold for an average of.59.36 with sales to 71.50. Two cows consigned by Harvey Stutzman, Chester averaging 1383 lbs. sold for an,. average of 63.39 With sales to 69.50. One hol. cow consigned by Murray Wagler, Newton weighting 905 lbs. sold for 68.00. There were 14 bulls on offer selling from 60.00 to 70.00 to the high of 76.00. One sim bull consigned by John Black, Goderich weighing 2115 lbs. sold for 76.00. %Vile >t Id. by Fred &'Clyde M tire, Walton weighing 1865 lbs. sold for 75.50. There were 234 veal on offer selling: Beef 90.00 - 129.00 Hol 80.00 - 95.00 Plain Hol 60.00 - 80.00 One limo veal consigned by Ken Horst, Fordwich weighing 605. lbs. sold for 129.00 purchased by Abingdon Meat Packers. Five veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel averaging 707 lbs. sold for an average of 120.97 with a blonde veal weighing 685 lbs. purchased by Holly Meat Packers for 124.50. Nine veal consigned by Bellera Farms, Auburn averaging 728 lbs. sold for an average of 107.07 with sales to 124.50. There were 187 lambs and sheep on offer: Lambs: 50 - 64 lbs.: 167.50 - 177.50; 65 - 80 lbs.: 105.00 - 170.00; 80 95 lbs.:139.00 - 157.50; 95 -110 lbs.: 112.50 - 115.00 Sheep: 40.00.72.50 Goats: 27.50 -127.50 On Friday, all weights of stockers sold at steady prices. Fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Cows also sold steady. Veal sold $2. - $5. higher with lambs trading .$5.00 lower. Stockers- Steers: 400 -499: 112.00 140.50; 500 - 599: 115.00 - 136.50; 600 - 699: 112.50 - 130.50; 700 - 799: 109.00 - 119.50; 800 - 899: 97.50 - 115.00; 900 & over: 97.00 - 112.00. Heifers: 400 - 499: 103.00 - 120.50; 500 - 599: 104.00 - 126.50; 600 - 699 : 101.00 - 125.00; 700 - 799: 94.00 - 109.00; 800- 899: 97.00 - 106.85; 900 & over: 88.75 -1004.85. Plain stockers 48.00 - 65.00. Denfield Livestock Sales report The market at Denfield traded on a active demand ' at fully steady prices of all classes of fed cattle with an excellent offering of fancy fed cattle selling at very strong prices., Cows sold steady, stockers strong, pigs, sows, and boars selling at higher prices. Allen Kaiser, Lambeth sold 37 steers avg..wt. 1357 lbs. avg. price 98.41 with high sales 101.00 pur- chased by MGI, 100.75 and 100.50 purchased by Richard Heleniak for Norwich Packers. George Ardv. Ilderton soli 3 steers avg. wt. 1 • s. avg. price 97.50 sales to ,Jurehased by Holly Park. Ross and Henry Duff, Croton sold 8 steers avg. wt. 1444 lbs. avg. price 95.84 with sales to 100.75 purchased by Norpac. • Jim and Brad Scott, Lucan sold 8 heifers avg. wt. 1290 lbs. avg. price 92.50 sales to 101.00 purchased by Norpac and 101.00 purchased by MGI. Weigand Farms, Dashwood sold 5 head avg, wt. 1295 lbs. avg. price 91.40 sales to 94.50 purchased by Norpac. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 24 steers_ avg. wt. 1489 lbs. avg. price 90.85. Bob Hodgins. Lucan sold* 9 steers avg. wt.' 1*28 lbs. avg. prim 90.55. John Treble, Goderieh `sold 17 calves avg. wt. 681 lb.s avg. price 120.04. Choice steers 93.00-97.00 sales to 101.00 Good steers' 88.00-92.00 Plain steers 82.00-85.00 Choice exotic cross heifers 90.00- 95.00 sales to 101.00 ' Good heifers 86.00-90.00 Common and medium heifers 75.00-80.00 Good cows 52.00-58.00 sales to 63.00 Canners and cutters 45.00-50.00 Shells 10.00-40.00 Bulls 60.00-68.00 Direct to Packer cows over 600 lbs. 1.06 • • Direct to Packer bulls 1.08 Good veal 85.00-95.00 Good Holstein bull calves $120.00- 220.00 Yearling steers 90.00-1.06 Yearling heifers 90.00- 1.01 Steer calves 1.00-1.20 Heifer calves 1.00-1.20 Weiner pigs 65.00-78.00 per lb. Sows 20.00-28.00 Boars 15.00-20.00 4-H Leadership Camp set up in Port Stanley next month Often touted as "the" highlight of 4-H are the provincial 4-H leadership Campters':enhance leadership skills, develop greater self-esteem, confi- dence and problem solving skills. Leadership camps are offered to senior 4-H members every year, in March. It is a fun -filled, week-long camp which includes team building activities, games, sports, dancing and great friends. It's an experience of a lifetime! Deadline to apply for the March Leadership Camp at Port Stanley is February 19. Get an application from your local 4- 41 Association and register by Febh ttiyt .19. The • camp is to be held March 13 through 18th. Send your application and $125 reg- istration fee (payable to the Ontario 4- H Council) to Cathy Wilson Pinkney, OMAFRA 4-H Program Specialist, 1 Stone Road West, 3rd floor, Guelph Ontario N1G 3Y2. Don't miss out. Contact is Evelyn Chambers at 705- 357-3015. Seminar to focus on precision fanning Five years ago agricul- ture was mastering new terminology with words like grid sampling, geo- reference, and yield monitors. New technolo- gy continues to create new concepts and allow us to micromanage farms like our grandfa- ther used to do, but on a much larger scale. Precision farming also known as variable rate technology is a technol- ogy still in its infancy. The benefits to farmers are still being assessed. The Huron and Perth Soil and Crop Improvement Associations are hosting a seminar for fanners and agribusiness on Precision Farming. The seminar will be on Friday February 26th, . at the Seaforth Community Centre from 9:30 a.m.. to 3:00 p.m. Topics include: What is Required in Hardware and Software; Soil Sampling. Techniques: Grid Versus Smart Soil. Sampling; How to Make the Most of Yield Maps; a Report on the Progress in Research With Variable Rate Technology; Using Yield Monitors for Farm Test Plots; and How to Make the Best Practical Use of the Technology. Speakers include indus- try and OMAFRA experts, a researcher and farmer. The semi- nar will also include industry displays. To register and for fur- ther information please contact the Clinton OMAFRA office at (519) 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170. - Brian Hall Soil and Crop Specialist Huron/Perth Counties Spring Tree. Planting I'm \V !mil)! cti i 11 A large variety of native .tree seedlings, potted evergreens and bareroot hardwoods still available. Call the ABCA• today for guidelines, order .form & services 519-235-2610 .fax 810-23S-1963 • te• Working with you in coNServratioa * >