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Times Advocate, 1999-06-23, Page 2626 Exet.r Times -Advocate Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Farm news Machines in motion demo to show farming over the past century Alan Walper in a Huron match from early days at Winchelsea. by Nellie Evans SPECIAL TO THE T -A DASHWOOD - A com- prehensive look at progress in farming over the last century will be available to urban and rural visitors to the 1999 International Plowing Match , and Farm Machinery Show Sept. 21-25. Farm machinery dis- plays and technology from the years 1919, 1959 and 1999 form the basis of the theme, Back To The Future, of the 210 -acre Machines In Motion display. "Our goal is to educate... To show the evolution of agriculture across the century. To make it worthwhile for all ages," says co-chair Len Lobb. You don't have to have grown up on a farm to understand the logical flow from one era to another to be provided by the Machines In Motion committee. As visitors enter the area immedi- ately east of Tented City, they'll be greeted by site specific farming displays, a Student Centre and bleachers with full view of the "Latest and Greatest Parade Square." The Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association will display site specific farm technol- ogy and map the topogra- phy and soil nutrients of soybean fields at the rear of the Machines In Motion area. The soybeans will be harvested prior to the IPM so that yield maps can also be done. Lobb said the association will also work with a manure management committee to demonstrate "prescrip- tion" applications. The Ontario Environmental Farm Plan will also have a display in this section. The Student Centre will feature the winners of a county -wide Back to the Future Competition. Students from Junior Kindergarten to high school have already been invited to enter their vision of agriculture in Brussels livestock sales yard report The total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 17, were 2089 head of cattle, 224 lambs and 39 goats. Fed steers and heifers sold on a steady trade. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold on a strong active trade with lambs selling on a fully steady market. On Friday all weights of stocker cattle sold very strong at prices $2 higher. There were 492 steers on offer sell- ing from 93.00 to 98.00 to the high of 104.75. One limo steer consigned by Allan Rundle, Exeter weighing 1320 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for 104.75 with his overall offering of 6 steers averaging 1287 lbs. selling for an average of 96.42 One limo steer consigned by Walter Riddell, Granton weighing 1330 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for 102.00 with his overall offering of 20 steers averaging 1324 lbs. selling for an average of 97.21 One steer consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg weighing 1335 lbs. sold for 100.00. Eleven steers consigned by Lorne Benedict, Kerwood averaging 1421 lbs. sold for an average of 97.88 with sales to 101.50. Fifty steers consigned by Bender Beef Farms, Hensall averaging 1270 lbs. sold for an average of 97.09 with sales to 100.50. Four steers consigned by Bruce McPherson, Mooretown averaging 1297 lbs. sold for an average of 96.05 with sales to 100.00. Twenty-one steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels averaging 1374 lbs. sold for an average of 95.34 with sales to 101.00. Forty steers consigned by John Ford, Corunna averaging 1089 lbs. sold for an average of 95.07 with sales to 98.75. Nine steers consigned by Murray Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1220 lbs. sold for an average of 93.15 with sales to 99.25. Ten steers consigned by John Glousher. Wingham averaging 1436 lbs. sold for an average of 90.93 with sales to 98.50. There were 289 heifers on offer selling from 93.00 to 98.00 to the high of 102.00. Four limo heifers consigned by Bill Kerslake, Staffa averaging 1046 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 102.00 with his overall offering of 35 heifers averaging 10.75 lbs. selling for an average of 97.61. Two heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham averag- ing 1237 lbs. sold for MGI Packers for 100.25 with their ovc: all offering of seven heifers averaging 1165 lbs. selling for an average -of 95A6. • Four heifers consigned by Geo Poortinga, Woodham averaging 1126 lbs. sold for an average of 97.29 with sales to 98.25. Three heifers consigned by Matthew Edgar, . Wroxeter averaging 1240 lbs. sold for an average of 96.63 with sales to 98.00. Four heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 95.65 with sales to 97.00. Seven heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood averaging 1216 lbs. sold for an average of 95.41 with sales to 99.00. Two heifers consigned by Dan Hoggart, Londesboro averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 94.73 with sales to 96.75. Six heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell averaging 1226 lbs. for an average of 94.69 with sales to 95.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1261 lbs. sold for an average of 94.19 with sales to 100.00. Thirteen heifers consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensall averaging 1159 lbs. sold for an average of 92.26 with sales to 100.00. There were 206 cows on offer sell- ing: D1 and D2 cows 54.00 - 59.00 with sales to 79.00. 1)3 cows 50.00-54.00. D4 cows 45.00-50.00 Three hol. cows consigned by Homesteader Holstein Inc., Lucknow averaging 1095 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 70.38 with sales to 73.00. One hol cow consigned by Dutchdream Farms, Atwood weigh- ing 1500 lbs. sold for 71.00. Two hol cows consigned by Fred Veenstra, Clinton averaging 1218 lbs. sold for an average of 61.75 with sales to 70.00. There were 9 bulls on offer selling from 58.50 to 64.50 to the high of 76.00. One Angus bull consigned by Allan Edgcumbe, Chesley weighing 1810 lbs. sold for 76.00. • One char bull consigned by Harold Jonker, Orangeville weighing 2195 lbs. sold for 72.50. There were 211 veal on offer: Beef 90.00 to 129.00 Hol 75.00 to 93.00. Plain hol 60.00 to 75.00. Five veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro averaging 663 lbs. sold for an average of 108.86 with sales to 129.00. Five veal consigned by Melvin B. Martin Linwood averaging 660 lbs. sold :for an average of 112.65 with sales to 123.00. Five veal consigned by Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay averaging 671 lbs. sold for an average of 99.01 with salesto 122.00. Note: Over 700 lbs. veal will be sharply discounted due to a new gov- ernment ruling of hides having to be removed. Lambs: Under 50 lbs. 135.00 to 160.00. 50 to 65 lbs. 122.00 to 160.00. 65 to 80 lbs. 110.00 to 142.50. 80 to 95 lbs. 96.00 to 127.50. 95 to 110 lbs. 117.50 to 127.00. Sheep: 41.00 to 73.00. Goats 21.00 to 107.50 Stockers: Steers - Under 400 lbs. 102.00 to 165.00; 400-499 lbs. 129.00 to 136.00; 500-599 lbs. 116.00 to 142.00; 600-699 lbs. 114.00 to 133.50; 700-799 lbs. 103.00 to 120.00; 800-899 lbs. 99.00 to 114.00; 900 and over lbs. 101.50 to 108.50. Heifers: 300-399 lbs. 112.00 to 121.00; 400-499 lbs. 109.00 to 119.00; 500-599 lbs. 107.00 to 126.50; 600-699 lbs. 107.00 to 118.50; 700-799 lbs. 100.50 to 113.00; 800-899 lbs. 98.00 to 110.00; 900 and over lbs. 94.35 to 104.50. Plairrstockers: 48.00 to 65.00. Huron County in the year 2039 in the form of posters, photographs and essays. There is also an open essay class for stu- dents and adults. Lobb said the competi- tion is open to every school in the county. The Latest and Greatest Parade Square is one fea- ture that will go on rain or shine, said Lobb. The bleachers will be located under a roof so the parade will run starting at 11 a.m. daily whatever the weather. Each hour features something differ- ent, ent, said Lobb. Spray- technology, praytechnology, manure man- agement and farm machinery from every era. "If there are weather problems, we'll still have a show," he said. Visitors may learn about the farm machin- ery from 1919, 1959, 1999 by walking through three "machine sheds" (fenced paddocks) that house the typical equip- ment needed to run a farm from each era. "People can see how the farm operated, machine cost and expected pro- ductivity will be displayed for most units. Commodity prices have risen a little," said Lobb, adding machinery pro- ductivity and costs have increased considerably. The Machines In Motion committee knows has to see it to belie\ so they're planni . ►es of active field di istra- tions from planting to harvesting. On the soybean field harvested before the IPM, the committee will show tillage and planting. Combines will spend sev- eral afternoons harvest- ing another soybean field and a corn field and the process starts again with planting. Hay will also be harvested in the methods used today and in 1959. The Machines In Motion committee is looking for assistance. Call chairman John Becker at 519-237- 3628 if you can help. Calf club results HENSALL - The Hensalli Spring Fair featured three divisions including senior, intermediate and junior showmanship at the Show and Sale. The calves were also judged on finish. Winners are as follows: Top calves for finish: Grand Champion - Alissa Kinsman, $1.40 lb. 1397 lbs. purchased by Hensall District Co-op. Reserve champion - Matt Campbell,. $1.40 lb., 1186 lbs. purchased by Holly Park Meat Packers. Brett Townsend $1.09 lb. 1214 albs., purchased by Stewart Graham. Scott Dow $1.20 lb., 989 lbs. purchased by Hensall District Co-op. .Tony Dekroon $1.14 lb. 1061 lbs. purchased by Metzger Veterinary Services. Elisha Coleman $1.19 lb. 1075 lbs. pur- chased by M.T.S. Farm Supply. Maggie Miller $1.12 lb. 1094 lbs. pur- chased ,by Veal's Meat Market. Brandon Coleman $1.12 )b. 1032 lbs., pur- chased by Tuckersmith Co-operative Communications Ltd. Jodi Hargreaves $1.28 lb. 1157 lbs. purchased by Hay Mutual Ins. Co. Andrew Kinsman $1.14 Ib. 1080 lbs. purchased by Becker's Farm Equipment. Senior showmanship: Kevin McNaughton, Rebecca Miller, Maggie Miller, Kim McKenzie, Andrew Kinsman, Jenny McKenzie, Rick Kinsman, LeeAnn Johns, Jodi Hargreaves. Intermediate Showmanship: Lindsey Haney, Craig Nigh, Suzanne" Coleman, Brock Smith, Elyria: Townsend, Tony Dekroon, Matt Campbell, Mary Jo IlyaFit Vicky Johns. :, Junior Showmanship: Elisha Coleman, Alissa Kinsman, Nathan Kinsman, Amber Townsend, Jay Hebert, Brandon Coleman, Nicole Insley, Chad Insley, Tim Campbell, Trevor Johns. Grand Champion Showperson: Kevin._,. McNaughton. Reserve champion showperson; Rebecca Miller. Gain: Alissa, Kinsman (729 lbs.), Rebecca Miller (690 lbs.), Tony Dekroon (663 lbs.), Jodi Hargreaves (652 lbs.) Maggie Miller (645 lbs.), Chad Insley (639 lbs.), Brett Townsend (633 lbs.), Matt Campbell (62 lbs.), Amber Townsend (604 Lbs.), Tim, Campbell (595 lbs.). Youngest girl: Nicole Insley, 5 yrs. old. Youngest boy: Brett Townsend, 6 yrs. old. Market Class: Grand Champion - Suzanne Coleman. Reserve Champion - Jeremy Willert. Ratepayers Township of McGillivray 2nd instalment of 1999 Taxes DUE ON OR BEFORE June 30, 1999 Shirley Scott Clerk-'heasuu