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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-03-09, Page 21Wednesday, March 9, 2005 It all starts on the Fa culture 21 TIMES ADVOCATE Farmers demand respect from provincial government By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF TORONTO - "What's wrong with our government that it can't treat Ontario farmers as good as Quebec treats its farmers?" Martin Lang's com- ment reflect the thoughts of many who are frustrated with the provincial government and its attitude towards farmers. Lang, a crops producer from Glengarry County, joined about 8,000 farmers on the front lawn of Queen's Park for a March 2 rally. Representatives from various com- modity groups took turns speaking about the current farm crisis including Peter Tuinema of the grains and oilseeds sector. Tuinema believes farmers won't be able to plant crops this year without an immediate cash injection. "We are being over -regulated to death," said Larry Skinner, chair of Ontario Pork. During his speech, Skinner made reference to regulations under the Nutrient Management Act, Source Water Protection legislation and other government initiatives. Ontario Agriculture Minister Steve Peters, was on hand for the rally. When questioned by reporters about an immediate $300 -million injection for crop growers, Peters passed the buck to Ottawa. Peters said farmers' subsidy demands are a national issue requir- ing leadership from the federal gov- ernment. "We are being over- regulated to death," LARRY SKINNER, ONTARIO PORK CHAIR Farm income and cattle exports top agenda By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF OTTAWA - The cries of Ontario farmers made their way to Ottawa last week as Canada's agri- culture ministers gath- ered for a two day meet- ing. The ministers reviewed a number of initiatives already in place to help the farming industry. In 2004 aid to farmers reached an all-time high of $4.9 billion. The Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program (CAIS) alone is paying out more than $1.3 bil- lion a year for 2003, 2004 and 2005. Brussels Livestock Market report For the week ending March 4, total receipts were 2,490 head of cattle, 500 Jambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers traded on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold 90 to 96 sales to 120, 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 79 to 85. The cows also sold on a steady market. Thursday: The veal sold under pressure with prices steady to the weeks decline. The lambs sold actively with prices steady to last week. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold on a barely steady market. Steers There were 839 steers on offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood consigned one limo steer weighing 1510 lbs which sold for 120. His overall offering of seventeen steers averaged 1479 lbs selling for an average price of 104. Six limo steers consigned by Elvin Martin, Mt Forest averaged 1239 lbs which sold for an average price of 107.07 with his top four steers averaging 1198 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 111. Amos B. Frey, Wallenstein consigned three black steers averaging 1373 lbs which sold for 107. His overall offering of ten steers averaged 1374 lbs selling for an average price of 103.50. Heifers There were 403 heifers on offer. Weigand Farms, Dashwood consigned four black heifers averaging 1246 lbs which sold for an average price of 106.71 with sales up to 110. Twelve limo heifers con- signed by Sellers Farms, Bluevale averaged 1448 lbs which sold for an average price of 102.95 with sales up to 108.50. Johnston Farms, Bluevale consigned two limo heifers averaging 1353 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 107.50. Their overall offering of thirty heifers averaged 1349 lbs selling for an average price of 99.89. Cows There were 273 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 28-40 sales to 54; D3: 19-26; D4: 10-17. Mike Henry, Brampton consigned one blonde cow weighing 1630 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 54. One limo cow consigned by Gerald Henry, Owen Sound weighed 1790 lbs which sold for 53. Bulls There were 7 bulls on offer selling 25 to 27.50. Gordon Sinclair, Kemble consigned one hol bull weighing 2345 lbs which sold for 27. Jack Groeneveld, Allenford consigned one hol bull weighing 2060 lbs which sold for 25. Veal There were 150 head of veal on offer. Beef: 90- 115 with sales to 124; Good Holstein: 85-95 with sales to 98; Medium Holstein: 70 to 80; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 50 to 65. One blonde veal steer con- signed by Linda Renkema, Londesborough weighed 650 lbs selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 121. Henry M. Martin, Teeswater consigned one gold veal steer weighing 665 lbs which sold to New Market Meat Packers for 118.50. Lambs under 50 lbs: 190; 50-65 lbs: 156-210; 65-80 lbs: 137-187; 80-95 lbs: 143- 162; 95-110 lbs: 144-149; 110 lbs and over: n/a. Sheep 32 to 71 Goats $30 to $200 Top Quality Stocker Steers MUTUAL £&FARM FINANCIAL. SERVICES INC. 5 YR.CIC WEEK OF MAR 5 - MAR. 13/05 3U BJ ECT ■ % RATES WITHOUT NOTICE. Don Thompson 235-4000 BORLAND FARM SERVICE Ploughdown Clover Seed Double Cut Clover $1.65/Ib. Single Cut Clover $1.40/Ib. Single/Double Cut Mix 50/50 $1.60/Ib. DISCOUNTS 4% cash discount if ordered and paid for by Mar. 18, 2005 2% cash discount if ordered and paid for by Apr. 18, 2005 41538 Thames Rd. E., R.R.#1 dimb WOODHAM, ONT. 519-235-3805 • Fax: 519-235-2043 under 400 lbs: 107-131; 400-500 lbs: 115-127; 500- 600: 106-125; 600-700: 93- 116.50; 700-800: 93-111; 800-900: 93-116.25; 900- 1000: 91.50-99.75; over 1000: 75-96.75. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: n/a; 300- 400: 70- 93; 400-500: 70- 106; 500-600: 85-108; 600- 700: 86-108; 700-800: 84.50-101; 800-900: 81- 97.50; Over 900 lbs: 75- 87.50. Ministers have agreed to extend enrolment for the 2005 program year to May 31. They are also develop- ing alternatives to the current CAIS deposit as well as a plan for con- sulting with industry. Ministers expressed their disappointment with a U.S. District Court decision, granting a preliminary injunction, which prevents the resumption of U.S. imports of live cattle. The ministers say they'll continue their efforts to normalize trade between Canada and the United States, while increasing access to international markets. /01 Denfield Livestock Sales The market at Denfield Livestock traded on a strong demand at fully steady prices on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle trading at pre- mium prices. Stockers sold strong. A good offering of cows traded active at prices $3 to $5 higher. 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