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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-06-07, Page 27Page 2b Times -Advocate, lune 7, 1995 FL4RM_UPDATF Ausable Bayfleld Conservation Authority chairman Bob Ben- ner and Ministry of Natural Resources area supervisor Ron Bennett sign a memorandum to provide better environmental services in Huron county. Better environmental services EXETER - The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Au- thority and the Ministry of Natural Resources will be building on their common environment interests to of- fer better, more efficient environmental services in Hu- ron county. Thursday at the Huron county administration build- ing in Goderich, the ABCA and the Huron -Perth team of the MNR signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to seek a more coordinated and efficient response for the delivery of customer service to client groups that both of the agencies share. "Currently, neither the Conservation Authority nor the MNR has the resources to undertake additional or unknown workload responsibilities outright. Hence the need to share information, resources and staff skills, and to move towards a 'one window' approach to envi- ronmental service, where mutual clients could gain ac- cess to many of the services of both agencies, simply by contacting either agency," said ABCA chairman Bob Benner. Three areas have been identified as having the great- est potential for success through an improved relation- ship between the agencies. They are water issues/ permits, evaluations/opinions; plan input/revieNis- sues and processes; and environmental information/ delivery programs. "Through sharing and trading expertise and roles, we hope to reduce or eliminate overlap, duplication or parallel efforts," said MNR area supervisor Ron Bennett. A joint • ► • h for water related issues will in- clude the develo.- ent of a common application form, where possi.le, for single submission to ei- ther the ABCA or MNR. After a landowner submits an application, both agencies will review and comment, or one agency on behalf of both agencies will issue a joint permit to reduce duplication. A number of Conservation Authorities and MNR offices are signing similar memorandums across the province. The ABCA hopes to reach agree- ments with both the Chatham and Aylmer MNR of- fices in the future. Good fences make good neighbours CLINTON - As the cattle head out to summer pastures, our office begins to receive enquiries about line fences. The questions usually follow a pattern: "Who is legally responsi- ble for the construction and main- tenance of a line fence?" "If I don't have any cattle on my farm do I have to build a line fence?" "Shodld my tenant be responsible for the line fences?" "What type of fencing is acceptable?" "Who is re- sponsible for trees that have fallen on the line fence?" Line fence concerns have been around as long as Ontario has been a province. The first line fence leg- islation was enacted in 1834 and became the Line Fences Act in 1913. Over the years many stories and myths were created about fenc- es. When mixed livestock farming was the norm each producer knew the "rules". Even though it was not contained in law, each Adjoining farmer looked after 50% of the line fence. As farming became more specialized into cash crops and confinement rearing of animals, the equal division of fencing came un- der review. A line fence was no longer mandatory if adjoining land owners agreed not to have one. Since any existing line fences con- structed on the boundary are con- sidered to be the property of adja- cent land owners as tenants in common, neither owner would be entitled to remove the fence. The fence could only be removed if both parties agreed. In a related case, if one of the adjoining own- ers sold the farm to a livestock pro- ducer who wanted to graze cattle or sheep, a fence would have to be constructed. Since the request came from the livestock owner the apportionment of fencing cost could be less for the cash cropping neighbour. The dectsion would rest with the three fence viewers. Townships usually have stan- dards for line fences including types of wire and posts. There are at least a half dozen fence styles available. The more permanent the fence, the greater the cost. Materi- als for a nine strand page wire with cedar and steel posts will cost about 980 per foot, custom installa- tion could double the price. The Line Fences Act is the re- sponsibility of the Ministry of Mu- nicipal Affairs and full details on the Act are available through the township clerk-treaMirers. The Act simply provides a local procedure for arbitrating fencing disputed be- tween neighbouring land owners. By the way, it was the famous American poet Robert Frost, who included the quote "Good fences make good neighbours" in one of his early poems. Many of us thought the saying was from one of Ontario's pioneer fence viewers. R. A . (Bob) Humphries P. Ag . Agricultural Representative Huron County Brussels livestock sales • BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week end- ing June 2, 1995. Fed Cattle: 863 Cows:340 Veal calves: 180 Sheep & Goats: 106 Stockers: 824 Pigs:75 The market at Brussels Livestock saw all classes of cattle selling steady. On Thursday veal sold steady with Iambs trading lower. On Friday all weights of stockers sold $2.00 higher. There were 581 steers on offer selling from 86.00 to 90.00 to the high of 105.00. - Forty-two steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham averaging 1416 lbs. sold for an average of 90.54 with sales to 105.00. Ten steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale averaging 1419 lbs. sold for an average of 91.54 with sales to 101.50. Twenty-two steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1478 lbs. sold for an average of 86.09 with sales to 100.00. Forty steers consigned by Lawrence Markusse, Wyoming averaging 1385 lbs. sold for an average of 86.96 with sales to 99.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton averaging 1317 lbs. sold for an average of 87.82 with sales to 94.75. Twenty-four steers consigned by Ron Codlin, Grand Valley averaging 1430 lbs. sold for an average of 86.31 with sales to 93.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock averaging 1425 lbs. sold for an average of 86.76 with sales to 93.25. Five steers consigned by Stanley Wright. Feversham averaging 1229 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 87.27 with sales to 92.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham averaging 1340 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 88.33 with sales to 92.25. Five steers consigned by Roy Ready, St. Marys averaging 1412 lbs. sold for an average of 88.51 with sales to 91.50. There were 263 heifers on offer selling from 86.00 to 90.00 to the high of 99.25. One heifer consigned by Geo. Paul and Mark Pennington. Mildmay weighing 1255 lbs sold for 99.25. Four heifers consigned by Donna Corbett, Exeter averaging 1 181 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 89.72 with sales to 98.00. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1216 lbs. sold for an average of 88.57 with sales to 97.75. Six heifers consigned by Kevin Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1 175 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 93.25 with sales to 97.75. Four heifers consigned by William Jeffrey, Jr. Stratford averaging 1262 lbs. sold for an average of 89.51 with sales to 97.50. Five heifers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels averaging 1259 lbs. sold for an average of 92.74 with sales to 96.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Jim Steed, Creemore averaging 1299 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 89.32 with sales to 96.50. Twenty-four heifers consigned by Russ Faber, Kippen averaging 1058 lbs. sold for an average of 86.43 with sales to 93.25. Three heifers consigned by Gordon Borth. Mildmay averaging 1131 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 91.18 with sales to 92.75. Five heifers consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin averaging 1260 lbs. sold for an average of 80.84 with sales to 92.25. There were 340 cows on offer selling from 40.00 to 62.00 to the high of 69.25. Three cows consigned by K&A Beef Farms, Wroxeter averaging 1337 lbs. sold for an average of 63.97 with sales to 69.25. Two cows consigned by Bill Butson, Seaforth averaging 1713 lbs. sold for an average of 66.21 with sales to 69.00. Two cows consigned by Harry Verbeek, Bluevale averaging 1135 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 61.39 with sales to 68.00. There were 11 bulls on offer selling from 62.50 to 72.50 to the high of 83.00. One Gold bull consigned by Wilton Dickers, Ayton weighing 1435 lbs. sold for 83.00. One Limo bull consigned by Doug Simpson, Tceswater weighing 2055 lbs. sold for 74.50. There were 180 veal on offer: Hol. 70.00 to 85.00; Heavier Hol. 60.00 to 75.00; Beef 80.00 to 108.00 Two veal consigned by Murray Clarke, Kincardine averaging 650 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 101.20 with sales to 108.00. Two veal consigned by John Verberg, Londesboro averaging 678 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 105.50 with sales to 106.00. Two veal consigned by Ron Smart, Mount Forest averaging 685 lbs. sold for an average of 92.03 with sales to 96.00. Lambs: under 50 lbs. 118.00 to 145.00 50 to 80 lbs. 128.00 to 154.00 Sheep: 20.00 to 76.00 Goats: 45.00 to 117.50 Stockers: Steers: 400-499 lbs. 95.00 to 116.00 500-599 89.50 to 128.00 600-699 84.00 to 118.00 700-799 96.25 to 108.00 800-899 85.00 to 107.00 900&over 84.85 to 106.50 Heifers: 300-3991bs. 54.00 to 91.00 400-499 95.00 to 117.50 500.599 78.00 to 113.00 600-699 91.50 to 104.00 700-799 87.00 to 106.00 800-899 86.00 to 98.60 900&over 77.50 to 94.50 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 e e Van 4eleuken Owner Ontario support for all -milk pool MISSISSAUGA - The Ontario Milk Marketing Board supports an all -milk pooling memorandum of understanding (MOU) which out- lines an agreement to share fluid and industrial milk markets among six provinces. The memorandum sets the stage for the dairy industry to respond to the new trade environment and in- creased internal pressures facing the industry. The negotiations involved dairy industry representatives from Man- itoba Ontario, Quebec, P.E.I., New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It will tentatively begin August 1, 1995, although revenue will not be pooled before August 1996. Dis- cussion of the proposal will contin- ue at the end of May. Prior to these changes, pooling of dairy farmer returns has only been within each province. Compensation is part of the package, and includes both dollars and quota credits for provinces like Ontario that have higher fluid sales than the national average. The need for harmonized mar- keting policies in the six provinces was strongly supported by the Board. They included a harmon- ized allocation policy, common milk classes, a harmonized end-use multiple component pricing system and common target prices for each class. The Board also identified dif- terences in milk sampling and test- ing procedures, administrative de- ductions and transportation as other areas needing attention during the first year of the agreement. As reported last month, in addi- tion to this agreement involving six provinces, all provinces have agreed in principle to pooling of re- turns from special classes. These classes are mainly milk for export and further processing, and make up 10 percent of industrial milk production. The Board hopes all provinces will join in the agreement. Some progress was achieved last week, with British Columbia now consid- ering a proposal to join the all -milk pool. The Board's County Milk Com- mittee members are being briefed by local Board members about the agreements and general producer meetings will be held later in the summer once more details have been confirmed. More muscle for your money In these times you need to make every dollar of investment work - and work hard! 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He has more or Tess accepted the power of nature, and has decided to just take it in stride. "It's just one of those things that happens," said Consitt. Other farmers were a little less patient with the damage. "I'11 have to respray, and that's costly," said Dowson. "We're going to have to re -seed some of the bean crop, but the biggest expense is the chemicals. We won't be able to even go out into the fields until maybe Thursday, when the field starts to dry out." Allan Hayter, another nearby farmer, is also unsure about the de- gree of damage in his fields. "I don't know how much damage there is out there, because I can't get out there. Hopefully tomorrow, 1 can get out to see," said Hayter. While nature regularly can be counted on as being unpredictable; in tough, competitive agricultural markets, time is crucial. The flood- ing will likely set these farmers back. "We'll be behind, that's for sure," said Dowson. Denfield livestock sales DENFIELD - The market at Denfield trad- ed onrirgood demand on the good quality well fed cattle at prices 2.00 - 3.00 higher. Plain lower yielding cattle were under pressure. Cows sold strong at prices 2.00 - 4.00 cwt. higher. Heavy veal under pressure, stockers strong, pigs strong. There were 560 cattle and 210 pigs on of- fer. Wayne Robinson, Dresden sold 6 head av- erage weight 1383 lbs. average price 93.85 to a top of 1.02 for a 1360 lbs. steer purchased by Holly Park. He also sold a Limo cow 1495 Ib. at 75.25 purchased by M.G.I. Packers. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 19 stars average weight 1357 lb. average price 89.52 with sales to 95.75 purchased by M.G.I. Packers. Glen Greb, Zurich sold 30 heifers average weight 1126 Ib. average price 90.12 with sales to 1.00.50 purchased by M.G.I. Packers, John Carter, Parkhill sold 10 stocker calves average weight 579 average price 1.15.15. Choice steers 90-95 sales to 1.02 Good steers 85-90 Plain 75-82 Choice exotic cross heifers 90-95 sales to 1.00.50 Good heifers 85-90 Comrnon & medium heifers 72-82 DI and D2 cows 52-57 sales to 75.25 D3 and D4 cows 45-50 Milk markets up over 1994 MISSISSAUGA - Total milk• marketed in March 1995 was 2.3 percent higher on a volume basis, and in the dairy -year-to-date is 5.6 percent higher, compared to the same periods last year. The U.S. is expected to ask for a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) dispute set- tlement panel on Canada's dairy tariffs when the NAFTA ministers, meet in early June. This expectation was stated in May issue of the Outlook and Poli- cy Review of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs. If a panel goes ahead on the ex- ?ected schedule, a decision could be made as soon as December. 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