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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-12-15, Page 15Wednesday, December 15, 1999 Exeter Times -,Advocate 15 Farm news Federation urges caution on gas leases CLINTON - The Huron County Federation of Agriculture encourages farmers to get spe- cialized legal counsel when con- sidering signing natural gas stor- age and exploration leases. The federation said landowners have many questions regarding their rights and what they should or should not be signing. "It must be emphasized that exploration and storage leases are legal documents, extremely complicated and the terms are long lasting - much longer than even the best of marriages," said HCFA President Pat Down. Some of the more common con- cerns landowners need to have addressed in the leases are well water contamination, dispute resolution process, tile drainage damage. storage pressure, fence damage, liability if the company becomes insolvent, crop losses, construction standards, site restoration, location of above ground permanent features, dis- turbance damages, abandonment procedures, lease extensions, in4efinite lease renewals and en ronmental damages. These lease agreements are legal documents written by the lease companies. The federation urges its mem- bers and all rural landowners to talk with neighbours to see what they have been offered, seek information and advice and not to feel pressured to sign an agreement. "If your property is truly impor- tant to the company's plans, peo- ple will deal with you in a profes- sional manner," said Down. "As farmers, we are sharp at dealing with other businesses for the best input costs, machinery and live- stock. Be the same with land lease agents." Ingratta to explain cutbacks CLINTON - The Huron County Federation says agriculture has taken its share of funding cut- backs. To understand what the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs cuts mean, the federa- tion is organizing a meeting for all sectors of agriculture in Huron County on Monday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Seaforth Agriplex. OMAFRA Deputy sales report from Brussels Livestock yard Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week end- ing December 10 with 2839 head of cattle and 793 Iambs and goats. All weights of stockers sold on a strong active trade. Fed steers and heifers sold on a steady trade. Cows sold $1.00 higher. Veal sold $2-$3.00 higher with lambs selling on a strong active trade. One black steer consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan weighing 1495 lbs. sold to Ryding Regency for 110.75 with their overall offering of 38 steers aver- aging 1491 lbs. selling for an average of 103.98. One gold steer consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale weighing 1330 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 108.00 with his overall offering of two steers averaging 1345 lbs. selling for an average of 104.97. Three steers consigned by Warren and Marion Becker, Ayton averaging 1492 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 105.10 with sales to 105.50. Nineteen steers consigned by Gord Hern, Granton averaging 1329 lbs. sold for an average of 102.42 with sales to 105.30. Sixteen steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels averaging 1385 lbs. sold for an average of 102.11 with sales to 106.75. Eight steers consigned by Amos B. Weber, Wroxeter averaging 1351 lbs. sold for an average of 102.11 with sales to 106.00. Five steers consigned by Brent Hargrave, Proton Station averaging 1352 lbs. sold for an average of 101.17 with sales to 105.25. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock averaging 1570 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 100.94 with sales to 107.75. Five steers consigned by Robt. McLachlan, Alvinston averaging 1444 lbs. sold for an average of 100.83 with sales to 105.25. There were 327 heifers on offer selling from 100.00 to 107.00 to the high of 110.50. Two gold heifers con- signed by Hugh Love, Atwood averaging 1255 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 110.50 with his overall offering of .22 heifers averaging 1257 lbs. selling for an average of 105.34. One black heifer con- signed by Wayne Rowe, Woodham weighing 1325 lb.s sold to MGI Packers for 109.00 with his overall offering of seven heifers averaging 1274 lbs. selling for an average of 102.11. One heifer consigned by Ivan Braun, Mount Forest weighing 1410 lbs. sold for 105.50. Four heifers consigned by Dave Bender, Palmerston averaging 1488 lbs. sold for an average of 105.22 with sales to 106.25. Two heifers consigned by David Jones, Lisle averag- ing 1210 lbs. sol for an average of 105.10 with sales to 106.50. Fourteen heifers con- signed by Mux Fea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1264 lbs. sold for an average of Denfield Livestock report The market at Denfield met a good demand with prices steady on all classes. Cows sold strong, sows and boars steady. Norm Hodgins, Parkhill sold 21 steers, avg. wt. 1399, avg. price 103.45 sales to 108.75 purchased by Norpac. Ralph Pool, Wyoming sold 8 head, avg. wt. 1394, avg. price 99.13 sales to 107. Murray Shaw, Moortown sold 4 steers avg. wt. 1180, avg. price 101.83. Legge Farms, Chesley sold 40 steers avg. wt. 1531 avg price 103.98 sales to 109.75 for 5 steers purchased by Norpac. Chas and Stuart Eedy sold 12 head avg. wt. 1231 avg. price 101.96 sales to 108 purchased by Norpac. Doug Hodgins Parkhill sold 4 cows avg. wt. 1188 avg. price 59.56. Choice steers 103-110.; Good Steers 99.00-103.; Common steers 95-100.; Choice heifers 100-105.; Good heifers 98-102; Common 92-98; Good cows 55-65; Medium cows 50- 55; Shells 35-45 Direct to packer cows over 600 lbs, 1.06; Choice veal 105.-100; Steer calves 125-145; Heifer calves 120-140 Yearling steers 100-108; Yearling heifers 100-108; Sows 30-46; Boars.12-15; Hol bull calves 150-225.00 104.66 with sales to 106.90. Eighty-eight heifers con- signed by Maxwell Farms, Chesley averaging 1267 lbs. sold for an average of 104.20 with sales to 108.75. Eight heifers consigned by Andy Vanderveen, Blyth averaging 1296 lbs. sold for an average of 103.63 with sales to 106.00. Three heifers consigned by Albert Leeuwen, Bornholm averaging 956 lbs. sold for an average of 103.23 with sales to 106.00. Two heifers consigned by Robert Elg, Listowel aver- aging 1345 lbs. sold for an average of 101.65 with sales to 108.25. There were 223 cows on offer: D1 and D2 cows: 55.00 to 60.00 sales to 74.00. D3 cows 50.00 to 55.00. D4 cows 40.00 to 50.00. Two rwf cows consigned by Dale and Helen Orr, Kincardine averaging 1258 lbs. sold for an average of 64.78 with sales to 74.00. Two blonde cows con- signed by Glory Lane Farm, Wingham averaging 1518 lbs. sold for an average of 70.18 with sales to 71.50. Two limo cows consigned by Don Dodds, Seaforth averaging 1463 lbs. sold for an average of 69.00 with sales to 70.50. There were 15 bulls on offer selling from 56.00 to 66.00 to the high of 78.50. One char bull consigned by Ray Dippel, Ayton weighing 2150 lbs. sold for 77.00. One red bull consigned by Paul Smith, Atwood weigh- ing 1365 lbs. sold for 76.00. There were 202 veal on offer:. Beef: 111.00 to 143.00. Hol: 110.00 to ORDER NOW! Start planning for your spring planting requirements now. Order and pay before December 24, 1999 and receive a 10% cash discount on all oats, barley, mixed grain, grass seed, soybeans, and soybean innoculants. 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Stockers: Steers - Under 400 lbs. 124.00 to 172.00; 400-499 128.00 to 161.00; 500-599 129.00 to 153.50; 600-699 113.00 to 148.00; 700-799 112.00 to 136.50; 800-899 117.00 to 120.75; 900 and over 105.00 to 117.50. Heifers - 300-399 lbs. 130.00 to 142.00; 400-499 130.00 to 150.00; 500-599 1231.00 to 140.00; 600-699 114.00 to 134.50; 700-799 110.00 to 121.50; 800-899 105.50 to 116.75; 900 and over 88.00 to 111.85. Plain stockers 51.00 to 67.00 Minister Frank Ingratta will explain the cuts and other changes being con- sidered. Registration and coffee start 'at 9 a.m. r T Concerns on OMAFRA Changes! The HCFA is hosting a meeting for all sectors of Agriculture Mon. Dec. 20 Seaforth AgriPlex 9 a.m. Coffee/registration. 9:30 a.m. Frank Ingratta, Deputy Minister of Agriculture. SEE WHATDEKALB HAS TO Real. Proven. Results. OFFER IN 2000! MOISTURE TEST WT. 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