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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-03-29, Page 15Its FARM IJPDATF Times -Advocate, March 29, 1995 Page 15 Brussels 'livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week end- ing March 24. 1995. Fed Cattle: 854 Cows: 284 Veal Calves: 247 Sheep & Goats: 168 Stockers: 1136 Pigs:77 The market saw fed steers and heifers selling steady. Cows sold S1-2 lower. Bulls sold steady. Thursday veal sold S2-3 lower. Lambs were selling on a lower trend. Friday saw stocker calves selling steady with yearlings under pressure. There were 507 steers on offer selling from 94.00 to 98.00 to the high of 110.25. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Keith Griffith, Chatham averaging 1366 lbs. sold for an average of 95.50 with sales to 110.25. One steer consigned by Dan Hayden, Goderich wei• hing 1510 lbs. sold for 105.00. Forty-three steers consigned by Bill Hayden. Godes Bch averaging 1481 lbs. sold for an average of 95.24 with sales to 103.50. Twenty-nine steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1477 lbs. sold for an average of 91.89 with sales to 99.25. Twelve steers consigned by Elsner Srneltzer, Ripley averaging 1336 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 94.79 with sales to 98.75. Eleven steers consigned by Rob Rlue, Staffa averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of 94.98 with sales to 98.75. Ten steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale averaging 1394 lbs. sold for an average of 94.51 wish sales to 98.00. Two steers consigned by Kevin Horsburgh, Mount Forest averaging 1436 lbs. sold for an average of 93.92 with sales to 98.00 Five steers consigned by Gary Nash, Seaforth averaging 1389 lbs. sold for an average of 82.34 with sales to 97.50. There were 327 heifers on offer selling from 93.00 to 97.00 to the high of 98.25. Sixty-seven heifers consigned by Ronald Colwell, Cargill averaging 1036 lbs. sold for an average of 90.76 with sales to 98.25. Three heifers consigned by Orland Dipple. Ayton averaging 1085 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 93.28 with sales to 98.00. Four heifers consigned by George, Paul and Mark Pennington. Mildmay averaging 1201 lbs. sold for an average of 94.65 with sales to 98.00. Eight heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim averaging 1177 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.87 with sales to 97.00. Four heifers consigned by Hehn Farms, Walkerton averaging 1269 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 83.71 with sales to 96.25. Five heifers consigned by Les Brown, Shelburne averaging 1097 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.15 with sales to 95.75. Thirty-two heifers consigned by Carol and Glenn Leibold. Ayton averaging 1120 lbs. sold for an average of 90.97 with sales to 95.50. Five heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaging 1119 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.17 with sales to 94.50. Seven heifers consigned by Gerald Grubb. Mildmay averaging 1 1 17 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 89.42 with sales to 94.50. Four heifers consigned by Elliott Hackwell, Walton averaging 1 141 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 93.29 with sales to 94.00. There were 284 cows on offer selling from 44.00 to 63.00 to the high of 72.00. Four cows consigned by Bill Van Nes. Ethel averaging 1424 lbs. sold for an average of 62.05 with sales to 72.00. Two cows consigned by Frank Nigh, Seaforth averaging 1415 lbs. sold for an average of 66.02 with sales to 67.50. One cow consigned by Kevin Pfeffer, Palmerston weighing 1485 lbs. sold for 67.00. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from 66.00 to 85.,75 to the high of 89.00. One Limo bull consigned by Stenwood Farms, Mitchell weighing 2060 lbs. sold for 89.00. One Limo bull consigned by Wilton Dickert, Ayton weighing 2185 lbs. sold for 85.75. There were 247 veal on offer selling hol. 70.00 to 90.00; beef 85.00 to 108.00. Ten veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, averaging 673 lbs. sold for an average of 93.04 with sales to 108.00. Twenty-five veal consigned by Jack Flanagan, Dublin averaging 715 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 88.44 with sales to 104.50. ' Three veal consigned by Ron Smart, Mount Forest averaging 623 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 91.14 with sales to 97.00. Lambs: 50 to 60 lbs. 80 to 100 Sheep: Goats: Steers: 400-499 lbs. 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900-999 1000&over Heifers: 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900&over 160.00 to 175.00 120.00 to 150.00 40.00 to 60.00 60.00 to 165.00 104.00 to 132.50 102.00 to 126.00 93.00 to 117.00 88.00 to 107.50 84.50 to 101.50 84.00 to 104.75 67.75 to 92.00 94.00 to 97.00 88.00 to 112.50 90.00 to 114.50 90.00 to 108.00 89.00 to 97.50 88.50 to 106.00 83.75 to 95.25 This is the itchy feet time of year for most fanners. They cannot wait to get out there on the land so they scratch their feet in anticipation of an- other year to work with nature and God to help feed the world. My grandfather on my moth- er's side, a Dalesman originally from Yorkshire, loved to strain fresh earth through his fingers. He once told me he "listened to it" tell him when to plow and when to plant. He said grain "talked" to him and told him when to harvest. I used to think the old man was a bit barmy but, as I got older, I realized just how smart he was. I cannot ever remember his hay being rained upon. He instinctively knew when to cut it. He also had a wonderful way with animals although, as is the case with many farmers, he could be ruthless with them, too. He loved horses - as I always have - and kept a team long af- ter they outlived their useful - Land use meeting planned for April CLINTON - Farmers, planning, MNR, Planners, MOEE, conserva- tion, OMAFRA, Huron County Health Unit, bill 163. What do all these words and or- ganizations have in common? Hu- ron County farmers will have a chance to find out on April 6, at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Clinton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Did you know that MOEE, OMAFRA, MNR and Conserva- tion Authorities all have Land Use Planners. "Planning what?" you might ask. Thursday, April 6 is the. time to find out. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture, in conjunction with our local OMAFRA office, has planned this special day to allow farmers to have face-to-face dia- logue with these organizations and their planners. Now is your chance to ask all your questions about ANSI, Wetland Policy, rural de- velopment, 'farm drainage and the Federal Fisheries Act. Find out where you and your farming oper- ation fit in the puzzle of Bill 163., Come and be a part of this prac- tical hands-on session with a panel presentation and written question session. A complimentary lunch provid- ed by the Huron County•Federa- tion of Agriculture will be availa- ble for those who preregister by April 3, 1995 (482-3428 or 1-800- 265-5170). Bat a part of local farmers pro- moting better communications with government and an innova- tive approach, sponsored by your local Federation of Agriculture. For further information contact the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at 482-9642 (open Mondays and Fridays), Bob Down at 235-2557, or Bob Humphries at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Bob Down Huron County Federation of Agriculture Your Views Letters to the editor 1 More than our fair share "...1 just can't understand why Ontario should absorb 54 percent of these cuts while we only make up 34 percent of the population?" Ontarians, Now that the dust has settled and we've had a few weeks to fully grasp the federal budget I have to make a few comments. No one disagrees that the spending cuts weren't necessary but I just can't un- derstand why Ontario should absorb 54 percent of these cuts while we only make up 34 percent of the population? Ontario collects 43 percent of all feder- al revenue through taxes and other charges yet we ONLY receive 31 percent of the federal program expenditures. The truly galling thing about it is 97 of 99 Ontario NP's down in Ottawa are Liberals who are supposed to be fighting to represent us. Thank God we didn't have 99 or we may have ehded up worse! The feder- al liberals are being hailed as courageous and just plain wonderful for moving us in the right direction (no pun intended) with these cuts. How much cou- rage does it take to download 4.4 billion dollars worth of cuts on to the provinces lap? How much guts does it take to pass on 42 percent of the cuts to the provinces and receive 100 percent of the glory. Our local MP recently made a public statement that he had only received 10 negative phone calls to his constituency office about the budget. 10 phone calls in a county full of farmers who took a 30 per- cent cut in funding while the rest of the country av- eraged 19 percent? Wait a second, maybe our NP called'up Lyp Mcle- od the provincial Liberal leader who said on tv Feb.29, 2 days after the budget, that it was fair and that Bob Rae should quit whining and get on with governing this province. 1 hope he also watched "Flip-flop Lyn" this past weekend on global TV say- ing "We should be going to the federal gov't for a fairer share of federal transfers." HUH'?? The point I want to drive home to people is this. Ontarians, please listen to what your MP or MPP says instead of just hearing what they want you to hear! Jody Durand, Zurich farmer Light `cream' on its way MISSISSAUGA - A new light cream from Ault Foods Ltd. may find its way into the dairy case but there are concerns in the industry that this is not appropriate and will be confusing for consumers. Late last year, the Farm Products Marketing Commission granted temporary permission to Ault Foods Ltd. to market a light cream with five per cent butterfat. The Commission gave the go ahead temporarily until a hearing could be held to determine if the product should be marketed perma- nently. Under current regulations, the lowest fat percentage allowed in cream is 10 per cent. The Ontario Milk Marketing Board appealed the decision late Iasi year. One Foot in the Furrow By Bob Trotter ness. He was training a stud colt for harness once, many years ago, long before the SPCA and the animal rights movement, when the colt bolted. He held onto the reins as the horse dragged him across the rough ground and worked his way along the reins until he could turp the colt's head and he dragged that skittish animal right to the ground, almost pull- ing its head off. Wild-eyed, on the ground and threshing its legs, it soon quieted down with Grumpy sitting on its head. He talked softly to it for about 20 minutes before allowing it to stand. It never bolted on him again to my knowledge. He also loved sheep because of his heritage on the dales in England. He could imitate a ew - a yoh, he called them - and a ram and a Iamb so that even neophytes like the could distin- guish the sounds. He even fooled his old dog a number of times. yip PROMECHANICAL :,TRUCK AND FARM REPAIRS • SAFETY INSPECTION STATION • 3 MECHANICS ON DUTY • DIESEL ENGINE REBUILDING 88 Main St. R.R. 3, Lucan, Ont. NOM 2J0 Ph: (519) 227-0077 Fax: (519) 227-4179 Pete Van Geluken Owner \ M. It is this love of the land and green, growing things and the soft sounds of farm animals and the feeling of being one with one's Lord and Maker that makes farming quite different from any other labour be it a la- bour of love or just plain drud- gery. I have said for years that farmers are different and the great farm leaders of other years had the same attitude. Farmers are different and to treat this most basic of endeav- ors the same as any other busi- ness or industry just will not work. No other sector of the economy is similar. It is not just a way of making a living; it is a way of life. It is a way of life that has to be nurtured and pre- served and, perhaps just as im- portant, respected or even re- vered. Louis A. McLean is an active writer with that highly -respected organization World Watch Insti- tute. He said it much better than I can. "It is no accident that societies prospered, after the Crusades, as they provided tenure systems for the farmer, thus creating ini- tiative. And it is no accident that the great bulk of man's other ad- vances have occurred in these same societies. It is no accident that health is the best and life the easiest in societies that have encouraged a prosperous and RESPECTED agriculture. (Em- phasis mine). And, finally, it is not surprising that poor health and hunger walk hand-in-hand in lands where land tenure is difficult, where farming is con- sidered a second-class occupa- tion and where farm incentives are lacking. History teaches us that the five essentials for civili- zation - food, clothing, shelter, health and an incentive - fostering government - are group dependent." Denfield livestock sales DENFIELD - The Denfield Livestock Sales Ltd. mar- ket report for Tuesday, March 21. Jim McCarthy, Granton sold eight steers fed by Fred Maddock avg. wt. 1383 lbs. avg. price 104.02 sales to 108.25 purchased by Holly Park and 106 purchased by Nor- wich Packers. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold eight heifers avg. wt. 1259 lbs. avg. price 100.84 sales to 103.25 purchased by Holly Park. Norm Hodgins, Parkhill sold 27 mixed steers avg. wt. 1371 lbs. avg. price 93.11 sales to 103.25 purchased by Holly Park. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 13 heavy steers avg. wt. 1482 lbs. avg. price 91.92 sales to 103.75 purchased by Holly Park. • Choice steers 96-102 sales to 108.25 Good steers 90-95 Choice exotic cross heifers 95-102 sales to 103.25 Good heifers 90-94 Common and medium 90-94 DI and D2 cows 55-60 sales to 63.00 D3 and D4 cows 45 - 50 Bulls 65-88 Choice veal 85.95 Good veal 75-85 Steer calves 100-120 Heifer calves 100-118 Pigs: 40-60 lb. 700 to 904 Ib. 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