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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-07, Page 17Wednesday, September 7, 2005 Itall startsonthe Far,i culture 17 TIMES -ADVOCATE Dairy program marks 10 years By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HURON — The Dairy Farmers of Ontario Food Bank Donation Program is celebrating its 10th year. In the past 10 years, dairy farmers across Ontario have donated more than six million litres of milk, it's enough to fill two -and -a -half Olympic -sized swim- ming pools. Chairman of the Huron Dairy Producer Committee, Bob McNeil says, "it's a great way for dairy producers to give back to the needy families." The program started in Ottawa, where 11 eastern Ontario producers began donating 4,700 litres monthly to the Ottawa food bank in March 1994. The Food Bank Donation Program went province -wide in August 1995, with 89 Ontario farmers contributing a total of 10,700 litres monthly. The number of litres has increased significantly. In July of this year the monthly number reached 129,000 litres, which is just over 12 times the original total. That number would not be possible if it weren't for the 493 producers helping out across the province. Fifteen different processors represent- ed by the Ontario Dairy Council process the raw milk for free. The cost of transporting milk from farms to processors is taken care of by The Ontario Milk Transport Association. "I'm not exactly sure how much Huron contributes on a monthly basis but there are 206 farmers in this area," says McNeil. "We also help out with other things, we've hired a Dairy Educator to go into the schools and teach the children the nutritional value of milk." The Huron Dairy Producer Committee helps out with the annual Cancer Run in Goderich, giving 400 cartons of milk each year. The Dairy Farmers of Ontario Program helps feed thousands of peo- ple, "it feels good to know people are staying healthier because of your help, milk is very nutritious," says McNeil. Lamb prices remain steady Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week ending Sept. 2. Total receipts 2,952 head of cattle, 715 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold 89 to 95 sales to 103.25, second cut steers and heifers sold 86 to 88. The cows traded at prices steady to last week. Thursday: The veal sold on a strong active trade with prices up $2 to $5. The lambs also sold on an active trade with prices remaining steady. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold on a strong active trade. Steers There were 463 steers on offer. Lester Gingrich, Kenilworth consigned one gold steer weighing 1475 lbs which sold for 103.25. His overall offering of 26 steers averaged 1416 lbs selling for an average price of 90.52. Six steers consigned by Abner Brubacher, Mt. Forest averaged 1305 lbs which sold for an average price of 90.71 with his tip limo steer weighing 1340 lbs selling for 100.25. Mark Burkhart, Wallenstein consigned two blonde steers averaging 1285 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 99. Heifers There were 236 heifers on offer. Simeon F. Martin, Listowel consigned two limo heifers averaging 1325 lbs which sold to Highland Packers Ltd for 99.75. His overall offering of 13 heifers averaged 1340 lbs selling for an average price of 92.97. Ten heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaged 1261 lbs which sold for an average price of 93.18 with his top limo heifer weighing 1255 lbs selling for 98.75. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter consigned 10 limo heifers averaging 1167 lbs selling for an average price of 97 with sales to 98.60. Cows There were 234 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 35-48 sales to 69; D3: 30-35; D4: 15-25. Allan Connell, Bruce Mines consigned one char cow weighing 1015 lbs which sold to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 69. His overall offering of five beef cows averaged 1106 lbs selling for an average price of 48.25. Dave Lichti, Moorefield consigned eight beef cows averaging 1049 lbs which sold for an average price of 37.77 with his top gold cow weighing 1015 lbs selling for 58. One red wf cow consigned by Pine River Holdings, Kincardine weighed 1230 lbs which sold or 47.50. Bulls There were 17 bulls on offer selling 36.50 to 62 sales to 72. One char bull consigned by Reuben A. Miller, Lucknow weighed 2120 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 62. Richard Miller, Cambridge consigned one blk bull weighing 1915 lbs which sold to Norval Meat Packers for 62. Veal There were 130 head of veal on offer. Beef: 100- 110 sales to 120; Good Holstein: 90-95 with sales to 101; Medium Holstein: 80- 85; Plain and Heavy Holstein, Plain: 65-75, Heavy: 80-85. Mike Durnin, Auburn con- signed one red wf veal steer weighing 725 lbs which sold for 120. One red veal heifer con- signed by John Martin, Lucknow weighed 745 lbs which sold for 110. Brent Ribey, Seaforth con- signed one limo veal heifer weighing 795 lbs which sold for 101. Lambs under 50 lbs: 170; 50-65 lbs: 145-189; 65-80 lbs: 139-168; 80-95 lbs: 139-160; 95-110 lbs: 132- 142; 110 B3 and over: 116- 136. Sheep 40-58 Goats $20-$94 rG1� Gaiser "1Kn Broker 1 EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 gm® Mycogen • •. Corn Mycogen plot Tour SEEDS Thursday, September 8, 2005 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dale Cowan - Agri -Food Labs "How to grow corn with less Nitrogen." Mike and Becky Strang's Corner of MacDonald Rd. and Hwy #4, North of Exeter Come and see our excit- ing new lineup of grain and silage corn hybrids. Please R.S.V.P. Mike or Becky (519) 235-3434 Sow and boar prices remain steady DENFIELD — The mar- ket at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a strong demand on the fancy fed cattle with good fed cattle trading steady. A good offering of cows sold at strong prices, stockers sold strong, Holstein bull calves higher, sows and boars steady. Randy Wilkins, Bothwell sold three head average weight 1318, average price 94.33 to a high of 98 purchased by Norval Meats. Glen and David Minielly, Wyoming sold six heifers average weight 1226, average price 91.51. Paul McTavish, Alvinston sold seven head average weight 1131 average price 91.39. Fennell Woodlands, Newbury sold a Charolais cow weighing 1835 at 54.50. Choice steers: 90-95 sales to 98; Good steers: 83-88; Plain steers: 70- 80; Choice exotic cross heifers: 90-95, sales to 98; Good heifers: 83-88; Plain heifers: 70-80; Good fed Holstein steers: 60-70; Good beef cows: 40-50, sales to 54.50; D1 and D2 cows: 30-40; D3 and D4 cows: 25-30; Shells: 15-25; Good beef bulls: 40-45; Good Holstein bulls: 30-40; Stocker steers: 650-750 lbs at 111.50; Stocker heifers: 650-750 lbs at 110; Good Holstein bull calves $125-$240; Sows: 40-44. REGISTRATION • REGISTRATION , / -,/ / -/ .fir •VENTURERS • SCOUTS • CUBS • BEAVERS • SPARKS • BROWNIES • GUIDES TUES. 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