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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-04, Page 11Wednesday, August 4, 2004 Itall startsonthera culture 11 TIMES -ADVOCATE For the week ending July 30. Total Receipts 1,654 head of cattle, 715 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and ieifers sold on a steady market. Fancy and dou- ble muscle steers and heifers sold 85 to 90 with sales up to 95.75. Choice steers and heifers sold 77 to 83, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 72 to 75. The cows sold at prices steady with last weeks. Thursday: The veal sold on a strong active trade with prices $2 to $5 higher. The lambs also traded on a good active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold on a steady market. Steers There were 421 steers on offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood consigned a blk steer weigh- ing 1450 lbs which sold for 95.75. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1459 lbs selling for an aver- age price of 88.59. A blonde steer consigned by Clare & Cathy Kuepfer, Dobbinton weighing 1355 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 85. Seventeen steers consigned by Noah M. H. Martin, Wellesley averaging 1171 lbs. selling for an average of 78.62 with a char str weigh- ing 1215 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 80.50. Clare F. Martin, Wallenstein consigned one char steer weighing 1270 lbs which sold for 81.25. His overall offering of eight steers averaged 1353 lbs sell- ing for 78.06. Fourteen steers consigned by J. K. Gielen Farms, Crediton averaging 1456 lbs selling for an average of 77.86 with sales to 84.75 Greb's Feedlot, Zurich con- signed a limo steer weighing 1405 lbs sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 81.75 their overall offering of thirty - two steers averaging 1511 lbs sold for an average of 77.59 Twelve steers consigned by Simeon F. Martin, Listowel averaged 1358 lbs which sold for an average price of 76.52 with his top sim steer weigh- ing 1295 lbs selling for 82.75. Doug Shiell, Wingham con- signed one char steer weigh- ing 1525 lbs which sold for 82.25. His overall offering of eight steers averaged 1593 lbs selling for an average price of 73.36. One limo steer consigned by Robert Hill Farm Ltd, Elora weighed 1425 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 80. His overall offering of eleven steers aver- aged 1441 lbs selling for an average price of 71.87. Lorne Peat, Bright con- signed seven steers averaging 1328 lbs which sold for an average price of 70.86 with his top red steer weighing 1405 lbs selling for 80.75. Heifers There were 179 heifers on offer. Murray Trelford, Dobbinton consigned one brindle heifer weighing 1125 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 85.25. His overall offering of ten heifers averaged 1219 lbs selling for an average price of 78.58. Two limo heifers consigned by Jack Nonkes, Auburn averaged 1155 lbs selling for an average price of 77.83 with sales to 80.75. Four heifers consigned Bruce Dale, Centralia averag- ing 1274 lbs selling for an average of 75.06 with sales to 80.25 Ray Waechter, Walkerton consigned three limo heifers averaging 1267 lbs which sold for an average price of 74.92 with sales to 74.92. One char heifer consigned by Ed Verberk, Arkona weighed 1225 lbs which sold for 79.25. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1238 lbs selling for an average price of 74.86. Edwin Bearinger, Mount Forest consigned twenty-five heifers averaging 1317 lbs which sold for an average price of 73.38 with his top gold heifer weighing 1145 lbs selling for 79.25. Nine heifers consigned by Ralph Eyre, Courtright aver- aging 1117 lbs selling for an average of 73.30 with sales to 77.25 John Wiersma, Blyth con- signed one gold heifer weigh- ing 1345 lbs which sold for 77.25. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1288 lbs selling for an average price of 72.38. Twenty heifers consigned by Ducharme Farms, Zurich averaging 1243 lbs sold for an average of 69.44 with sales to 78.50 One gold heifer consigned by Delton Saucier, Mount Forest weighed 1120 lbs which sold for 77.25. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1122 lbs selling for an average price of 68.68. Cows There were 95 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 20-30 sales to 44.50; D3: 15-20; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. Elmer Scarrow, Chatsworth consigned one char cow weighing 1725 lbs which sold for 44.50. One black cow consigned by John Duskocy, Brussels weighed 1320 lbs which sold for 42.50. One blonde cow consigned Farmers encouraged to call MPP The Huron County Federation of Agriculture (HCFA) is encouraging farmers to contact their MPP, Carol Mitchell, if they too are wondering why the provincial govern- ment announced the end of the Municipal Outlet Drain Program. The current govern- ment is conducting numerous public con- sultations, which farm groups are participat- ing in even though this is a busy time of the year for farmers. "Where was the cur- rent governments con- sultation on this deci- sion?" HCFA president Neil Vincent asked. The federation partic- ipated in a consultation on drainage programs in 2000 and at that time members made it clear to the govern- ment the Municipal Outlet Drain Program was needed without changes. The announcement of the program's demise suggests the dollars being taken out of the %July V 11 '•� 2 a! .t Denfi ld Livestock Market Report The Market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at steady prices on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle very active at strong prices. Cows sold active at steady prices. I would just like to comment that I have dis- cussed the cow market with our live cow buyers and they have assured me that they will support us in every way possi- ble to assure our customers the best possible market for their cows and that their cows will be processed within 24 hours after arrival at our market. Cheques available immediately following sale. Sows sold strong. Dave Gowan, Allenford sold 12 steers avg. wt. 1360 avg. price 85.63 to a high of 90.25 purchased by Norwich Packers. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 4 steers avg. wt. 1575 avg. price 80.40. Harold and Allan Carroll, Wardsville sold 38 steers avg. wt. 1430 avg. price 79.76 sales to 89.75 purchased by Norval Meats. Choice Steers: 85-90.25; Good steers: 75-80; Plain Steers: 65-70; Choice exotic cross heifers: 85-90; Good heifers: 70-75; Plain heifers: 60-70; Good beef cows: 28- 34; DI & D2 cows: 20-27; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10- 15; Good beef bulls: 30-40; Holstein bulls: 22-27; Good Holstein bull calves: $85-$110; Good heavy sows: 65-70. program will be direct- ed towards other infra- structure programs. "Municipal drains are infrastructure dollars -part of the rural infrastructure that has been key to the devel- opment of a competi- tive and efficient agri- culture sector in Ontario," Vincent said. "There is no guarantee that these redirected dollars will be avail- able to maintain this infrastructure." Vice president Nic Whyte feels "that by having the grant avail- able, it encouraged farmers to pursue pro- jects that have been a benefit to the produc- tivity of their farms, and therefore benefits the entire ag sector in the province - which in turn supports many jobs and economic activity in rural Ontario." The government announced they would be increasing the amount available to individual farmers for the Tile Loan Program, and that it would be at a more competitive interest rate than what is currently being offered. Whyte questioned this as a true benefit, say- ing "it doesn't offset the loss of the Municipal Outlet Drain program." FARM BRIEF Capturing market opportunities There's a five-year, $255 million program to help ensure Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector is positioned to plan for the future and capture market opportunities. The Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri - Food (ACAAF) Program will provide stakeholders the means to identify and address current and emerging issues. The ACAAF will continue the CARD fund's cooperative contributions to projects at the national, multi-regional and regional level that will help advance the Canadian sector. National initiatives will be delivered by national industry organizations while the 14 industry -led councils across Canada will continue to deliver ini- tiatives at the provincial and territorial level. Details on how to apply, as well as downloadable electronic versions of the application form, and contact information for the industry -led councils have been posted at www.agr.gc.ca/acaaf. by David Wilson, Walkerton weighing 1735 lbs which sold for 39.50. Bulls There were 15 bulls on offer selling 20-33 sales to 50. Bill Johnston, Flesherton consigned one red bull weighing 2160 lbs which sold for 29.50. One char bull consigned by Ed Husk, Kincardine weighed 2220 lbs selling for 27.50. Veal There were 172 head of veal on offer. Beef: not enough to estab- lish market; Good Holstein: 90-100 sales to 111; Medium Holstein: 80-90 sales to 95; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 55- 70. Wawanosh Veal, Wingham consigned one blue veal steer weighing 670 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 121. One hol veal steer con- signed by Mark & Paul Pennington, Mildmay weighed 670 lbs which sold to Newmarket Meat Packers for 111. Merdell Dairy Farms, Newton consigned one hol veal steer weighing 695 lbs AWIP Gaiser MIN Kneale EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 which sold to Abingdon Meat Packers for 110. Lambs under 50 lbs: 65-140; 50-65 lbs: 86-136; 65-80 lbs: 105- 160; 80-95 lbs: 97-130; 95- 110 lbs: 100-108; 110 lbs and over: 81-95. 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