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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-05-01, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, May 1, 1996 FARM 1JPJJATF Certified seed not as risky as bin -run seed By Brenda Burke T -A Reporter CENTRALIA - Certified seed ap- pears to have advantages over com- mon or bin -run seed. According to Agronomist John Beardsley, of Cook's Division of Parrish and Heimbecker, Ltd., in Centralia, common seed is not as close to original seed because it is fifth generation, with breeder seed Ding c, 9, followed by 5 1,, ed. ..W a gik titied sccu ) know it's fourth gen.;ra- tion," he said. Because last fall was dry, he added, soy bean seeds were coming off at about 10 per cent mois- ture, with many extreme- ly dry and prone to split- ting. Common seed, he said, was often unable to pass the test. Certified seed growers harvest at higher moisture levels with the av- erage level for beginning to take off sot's at 15 per cent. Because common seed is ques- tionable, he explained, more of it tends to be planted and in effect, additional fertilizer may be needed in the process. This may produce "Ther not the trols o comm seed... indus doubts all lots graded prime white mold conditions, since the disease spreads in wet, warm, crowded areas. Beardsley sees a move away from common seed with the in- crease in yield monitors intended to inform farmers of exact yields rath- er than depending on estimates, Furthermore, he pointed out, common seed regulations are not strictly enforced. "There's just not the controls on that common seed,". he said. "The industry doubts that all lots are graded." Due to government cuts, he explained, more inspection time is spent on certified seed in com- parison to common seed. The appeal of common seed is the price, with perceived savings at about half the cost of cer- tified seed. "Common seed is no bargain," said Beardsley. Considering potential hidden costs such as storing, clean- ing, treating and fertilizing, along with associated risks, he said, in the long term there's not much money to be saved by relying on common seed. Beardsley feels he people who e's just con- n that on The trY that are " Brussels livestock sales Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 26, 1996. Fed cattle 728 Cows 291 Veal calves 326 Lambs 123 Stockers 1365 Pigs 54. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fancy fed steers and heifers selling steady, with other classes selling $1.00 lower. Cows sold steady. On Thursday the veal traded $2 to $4 lower with the lambs selling steady. On Friday all weights of stockers sold $3-5 lower. There were 486 steers on offer selling from 74.00 to 78.00 to the high of 92.00. Thirty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of 77.24 to the high of 92.00. Fifteen steers consigned by Delton M. Martin, Holstein averaging 1314 lbs. sold for an average of 78.81 with sales to 87.75. Two steers consigned by Dan Hayden, Goderich aversQing 1418 lbs. sold for 86.75.r.,.,.x: Eight steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich averaging 1396 lbs. sold for an average of 83.85 with sales to 86.00. Eleven steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging 1414 lbs. sold for an average of 81.59 with sales to 85.75. Fifty-six steers consigned by Keith Griffith, Chatham averaging 1400 lbs. sold for an average of 77.05 with sales to 84.50. Forty-eight steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham averaging 1513 lbs. sold for an average of 75.35 with sales to 84.25. Twenty steers consigned by Tilman Weber, St. Jacob's averaging 1330 lbs. sold for an average of 73.39 with sales to 82.75. Six steers consigned by Lome Baird, Wingham averaging 1340 lbs. sold for an average of 76.50 with sales to 81.75. Three steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1192 lbs. sold for an average of 77.96 with sales to 80.00. There were 198 heifers on offer selling from 74.00 to 78.00 to the high of 86.25. One heifer consigned by Don Burnett, Gowanstown weighing 1175 lbs. sold for 86.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1261 lbs. sold for an average of 77.63 with sales to 82.75. Seventeen heifers consigned by Berberick Bros., Mildmay averaging 1264 lbs. sold for an average of 75.08 with sales to 82.00. Six heifers consigned by Alec Nivens, Auburn averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 74.78 with sales to 80.25. One heifer consigned by Brian Mcllroy, Gowanstown weighing 1345 lbs. sold for 79.75. Three heifers consigned by Ross Baird, Wingham averaging 1 125 lbs. sold for 77.50. Nine heifers consigned by Randy Pentland, Goderich averaging 1256 lbs. sold for an average of 71.77 with sales to 77.00. One heifer consigned by Dreamacre Farms, Loretto weighing 1065 lbs. sold for 76.00. Four heifers consigned by Peter Newans, Mildmay averaging 933 lbs. sold for an average of 71.49 with sales to 76.00. Five heifers consigned by Gerald Vandewalle, Dublin averaging 1217 lbs. sold for an average of 73.83 with sales to 75.00. There were 291 cows on offer selling from 34.00 to 49.00 to the high of 58.50. Two cows consigned by Wayne Bilton, Clifford averaging 1413 lbs. sold for an average of 54.48 with sales to 58.50. Eleven cows consigned by Robert Hadwen, Mildmay averaging 1585 lbs. sold for an average of 46.45 with sales to 55.00. Three cows consigned by Mike Henry, Brampton averaging 1517 lbs. sold for an average of 51.60 with sales to 54.00. There were 28 bulls on offer selling from 47.00 to 59.00 to the high of 74.50. One Sim bull consigned by Charlais Farms Inc., Wingham weighing 1445 lbs. sold for 63.75. One Sim bull consigned by Jeff Grose, Alma weighing 1790 lbs. sold for 62.00. . There were 26 veal on offer: Beef: 80.00 to 109.00; Hol: 55.00 to 70.00; Plain Hol: 40.00 to 55.00. A lim. veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, weighing 630 lbs. sold for 109.00. A lim. veal consigned by Andy Ladzink, Arthur, weighing 710 lbs. sold for 100.00. A lim. veal consigned by Murray Holliday, Cargill, weighing 675 lbs. sold for 99.00. Lambs: under 50 lbs. 132.50 to 191.00 50-80 lbs. 165.00 to 205.00 80 to 95 lbs. 162.50 to 166.00 Stockers Steers: 400 499 lbs. 61.00 to 91.50 500 - 599 61.00 to 84.00 600 - 699 58.00 to 79.00 700- 799 56.50 to 80.00 800- 899 57.75 to 83.00 900 & over 62.50 to 79.50 Heifers: 400 - 499 64.00 to 92.50 500- 599 59.00 to 77.50 600- 699 54.25 to 68.50 700- 799 51.00 to 67.50 800&over 56.00to71.00 benefit most from the sale of com- mon seed are those who sell it. "I really don't have a problem with people keeping their own seed," he stressed, adding some- times common seed proves to fare better than certified due to varying factors that come into play in- cluding crop management and weather. What Beardsley disagrees with is those who sell common seed to oth- ers. "There's no law against it...It's not a black market so long as they don't sell it by variety." Such activity is discouraged since new seed varieties have been pro- tected by legislation during the past few years under the Plant Breeders Rights, which involves DNA test- ing. In Quebec, he added, in order to qualify for crop insurance, land- owners must grow certified seed. The perception is this regulation was initiated for the benefit of seed companies but according to Beard- sley, it was put in place "because it's the best management practice." By investing in certified seed, he claimed,. "You're investing in next year's varieties," and "At least there's that extra level of someone trying to find something." Denfield Livestock The market at Denfield met a nar- row demand on all but the fancy well fed cattle which were in good demand at steady prices, good cows sold fully steady. Veal a little brighter. Pigs active at steady pric- es. Sows and boars steady. Don Eedy and Mark Van- derploeg, Denfield sold 21 heifers, ave. wt. 1180 lbs. ave. price 81.40 sales to 89.00 per Ib. by Holly Park. Jim Annett, Petrolia sold 3 steers ave. wt. 1208 lbs. ave. price 80.16. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 13 steers, ave. wt. 1288 lbs. ave. price 74.35 sales to 82.00 purchased by Holly Park. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 13 steers, ave. wt. 1498 lbs. ave. price 72.48, sales to 80.25 purchased by Holly Park. Bill Kouwenberg, Glencoe sold a Charolais cow 1385 lbs. at 56.25. Liz McFalls, Parkhill sold a Lim- ousin cow 1450 lbs. at 51.00. Arva Heights, Arva sold a 1595 Ib. Holstein cow at 47.25. Choice steers 75-80 sales to 82 Good steers 70-75 Choice exotic cross heifers 77-82 sales to 89. Good heifers 70-75 Common and medium 55-65 Good cows 45-50 sales to 56.00 Canners & cutters 30-40 Shells 20-30 Bulls 45-65 No choice veal on offer Good veal 60-70 Plain veal 45-55 Stockers sold steady Pigs: 40-60 lbs. 80-90\ Over 60 lbs. 60-75 Sows 42-48 Boars 40-44 Mushroom tea not approved HURON COUNTY - The Huron County Health Unit, Comtnunity Health Protection Division, has been notified by the Algoma Health Unit of a recent investigation con- cerning a local home remedy called Manchurian Mushroom Tea or Kombucha or Kargasok Tea. They provided the following information and those who enjoy -this -tea sh be made aware of the potential ris `. "A doctor thought it might have contributed to the illness of a pa- tient. The patient later died. The cause of the illness has not yet been identified. This tea is not approved as a treatment for any medical condi- tion. It may even cause health prob- lems if it is not prepared or handled properly. To make this tea, a Manchurian 'mushroom' is added to tea and sugar. It is left at room temperature for about a week. The tea and the 'mushroom' pick up germs add molds from the air or from things that touch them. Thcse contami- nants can cause illness, allergic re- actions, or can cause the 'mush- room' to change into a different fermenting mass. Cleaning and dis- infecting everything used to pre- pare this tea is necessary. If a person gives a 'mushroom' away, the receiver has no way of knowing if it has been contaminat- ed. This tea has a high acid level, like vinegar, and can leach lead, tin, or other toxic elements from metal, ceramic and painted contain- ers, or lead crystal glass. It must he fermented or stored in a container with no toxic elements in it. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received a few reports of seri- ous illness and death associated with the consumption of mushroom tea. Although a link between the illness, death, and the tea has not been clearly established, the cases are cause for concern and vigi- lance. The FDA found that Manchurian Mushroom Teas which are com- mercially made were prepared in sanitary conditions. If you are making Manchurian Mushroom Tea: • clean and disinfect everything the tea touches • protect the fermenting tea from any germs in the air • use food -safe non -leaching con- tainers • throw out any preparation showing mold or any other change • be alert for symptoms which may he associated .with Manchuri- an Mushroom Tea toxicity, such as: • bleeding disorders • changes in vision (blurring) • swelling • headaches or confusion • fatigue, weakness, discomfort, or night sweats • nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, thirst, diarrhea. If any of these symptoms devel- op, stop taking the tea and see a doctor immediately. Forward cbntracting? TORONTO - Changes to the Crop Insurance program for I will be of particular interest to those who are contracting to lock inti a good price, or to someone that grows their own feed. The first change is that premium rates are decreased on 29 of the 50 insurance plans offered by the Crop Insurance Commission. t The second significant change is that the cap of crop insurance pric- es for grains and oilseeds has been removed for 1996. This means pro- ducers in a claim position will be compensated for crop loss at a price which more closely reflects the price received in the marketplace at harvest time. This change also al- lows growers to forward contract their crop to the level of their guar- anteed production. Another thing to be considered is that there have been three good growing seasons in a row. As a re- sult individual average farm yields have increased which results in growers being covered for more production. For more information contact your District Coordinator at your local OMAFRA office. In Clinton, Sam Bradshaw at (519) 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Deadline for application is May 1, 1996. FARM fit, MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE Sp•oiaalnp In: • Farm & Muticlprl Drainage • Clay & Plastic Tile InstallaIons • Backhoe & Dozer Service • Septic System Installations For Quality, Experience, & Service call.' Wayne Cook (519) 238-7380 R: NOM 2T Ont. 1PARiKERt L I M I r E Tree replacement Exeter PUC crews worked on Monday planting trees to re- place ones that were cut down because they interfered with power lines. Small, ornamental varieties were planted on boulevards to minimize maintenance. Have a farm tip? Call the Tunes -Advocate 235-1331 Stocker Sale at DENFIELD LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. Saturday May 4 at 1:00 p.m. 1000 Head on offer Steers and heifers. 550-950 lbs. 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