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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-19, Page 15Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Itall startsonthe culture 15 TIMES -ADVOCATE Yearlings selling under pressure For the week ending July 14. E-mail us at info@brusselslive- stock.ca Total Receipts, 2071 head of cattle, 977 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday piv The fed steers and heifers sold $2 lower. The choice steers and heifers sold 93-97 with sales to 112. Second cut sold 90-93 with the cows sell- ing $2-4 higher. Thursday The veal sold on a good active trade while the light lambs sold $5-10 higher with the heavy lambs selling steady. The sheep sold $5-10 higher. Friday Calves sold on a strong market with the Yearlings selling under pressure. Steers There were 442 steers on offer. Thirty six steers consigned by Elliott Farms, Melbourne, aver- aging 1510 lbs sold for an aver- age of 95.37 with a limo str weighing 1455 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 105.25. Eight steers consigned by Clare F. Martin, Wallenstein, averaging 1482 lbs sold for an average of 97.29 with a sim str weighing 1566 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 97.35. Twenty two steers consigned by Albert W. Frey, Palmerston, averaging 1397 lbs sold for an average of 96.64 with sales to 100.25. Dave Bender, Palmerston con- signed three limo steers that sold averaging 1275 lbs to Dominion Meat Packers for 101. Gerald Geisel, Elmira consigned 27 steers that sold averaging 1626 lbs for 89.44. Dave McClinchey, Auburn con- signed 14 steers that sold aver- aging 1414 lbs for 96.64. Degrace Farms, Belwood con- signed five steers that sold aver- aging 1113 lbs for 98. Ray Waechter, Walkerton con- signed one limo steer that sold 1545 lbs to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 91.50 Irvin Schenk, Baden consigned four steers that sold averaging 1243 lbs for 95.38. Chris Smith, Brussels consigned 16 steers that sold averaging 1456 lbs for 91.41. Heifers There were 196 heifers on offer. Five heifers consigned by M & R Farms, Exeter, averaging 1234 lbs sold for an average of 99.11 with a limo heifer weighing 1180 lbs selling to norwich Meat Packers for 112. Connell Farms Inc., Palmerston consigned 42 heifers that sold averaging 1204 lbs for 93.20. Their top heifer sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 100.50 averag- ing 1165 lbs. Jim Wright, Kippen consigned one heifer that sold to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 94.50 weighing 1315 lbs. Karl and Susan Londstrom, Markdale consigned four char heifers that sold averaging 1274 lbs for 95. Bruce Creller, Clifford - seven red heifers that sold averaging 1609 lbs for 94.25. Art Bos, Blyth consigned one bwf heifer that sold 1320 lbs to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 94. John Wiersma, Blyth consigned two limo heifers that sold aver- aging 1390 lbs to Norwich Meat Packers for 93.75. George Horst, Paisley con- signed four heifers that sold averaging 1218 lbs to Dominion Meat Packers for 93. Arthur and George Hinz, Monkton consigned four heifers averaging 1238 lbs to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 93. Dave Weppler, Ayton consigned five heifers averaging 1440 lbs for 85.71. Cows There were 181 cows on offer. D1 & D2 45-55 sales to 71 D3 35-40 D4 20-25 Ron T. Rhame, Denfield con- signed one sim cow that sold for 49.50 weighing 1580 lbs. Norman J. Shetler, Lucknow consigned one herf cow that sold for 56 weighing 1225 lbs. Tom Ellerington, Centralia con- signed one limo cow that sold for 56 weighing 1605 lbs. Bulls There were 15 bulls on offer. 40-51 sales to 65. Bill Lamain, Allenford con- signed one char bull that sold for 42 weighing 3175 lbs. Allen Ross, Thamesville con- signed one red bull that sold for 59 weighing 1465 lbs. Veal There were 253 head of veal on offer. Beef Good Holstein 80-90 sales to 92 Medium Holstein 70-80 Plain & Heavy Holstein Plain: 60-70 Heavy: 75-85 George Ducharme, Dashwood consigned one veal that sold for 125 weighing 615 lbs. Brian Wideman, Gowanstown consigned one limo that sold for 124 weighing 655 lbs. Anson B. Frey, Wallensteen consigned one limo that sold for 119 weighing 710 lbs. Lambs: under 50 lbs. 180-210 50 - 65 lbs. 190-220 65 - 80 lbs. 173-210 80 - 95 lbs. 140-170 95 - 110 lbs. 149-162 110 lbs. and over 150-157 Sheep 74-115 Goats 52-305 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs. 152-165 400 - 500 lbs. 138-161 500 - 600 132-146.50 600 - 700 116-136.50 700 - 800 108-127.50 800 - 900 103-120.50 900 - 1000 102.50 - 114 over 1000 100.75 - 106 Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs. 300 - 400 400 - 500 120-144.50 500 - 60 119-137 600 - 700 109.50-132.50 700 - 800 103-132.50 800 - 900 101-110 Over 900 lbs. 94.50-113.50 Government helping farmers' markets QUEEN'S PARK - The McGuinty govern- ment is promoting prosperity in rural com- munities by supporting farmers' markets, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky announced recently. "Local farmers' markets create jobs and promote consumer spending in rural Ontario," says Dombrowsky. The government is investing $270,000 over three years to help strengthen rural commu- nities and help farmers' markets prosper. The announcement is the second install- ment of $90,000 under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the province and Farmers' Markets Ontario. "Our ongoing partnership with OMAFRA is very important to our success," says execu- tive director of the Farmers' Market Ontario Robert Chorney. "It gives us the resources we need to devel- op education and training programs for mar- ket vendors, to develop new farmers' mar- kets and to assist existing operations with their rejuvenation or expansion plans," he adds. Farmers' markets have a significant eco- nomic impact on Ontario's rural economy, more than $1.9 billion annually, and more than $27,000 people in Ontario are directly involved in preparing and selling products at farmers' markets. With annual sales of more than $645 mil- lion, they provide an important economic link between local food suppliers, small proces- sors and consumers. A.S. Nomads attend 46th campvention in Blyth The hospitality of the people of the village of Eleven members of the Ausable River Nomads Camping Club of Exeter and area attended the 46th Campvention of "Family Campers and RVers" held in Blyth, Ontario for the past eight days. The Nomads were greeters for the first four days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving McDonalds orange drink and cookies to many of the approximately 700 camping units that arrived on the first four days. Campers representing "37 states" from as far away as Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Idaho, Florida, Arkansas, District of Columbia, etc. and one from Queensland, Australia. Also represented was New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Ontario and the province of Quebec. This campvention was hosted by Region 7 (Canada) and takes place in Canada every seven years. Seven years ago it was held in Kitchener at Bingemans Park. This campven- tion was two years in planning and all work was done by volunteers. Each day one or two of the different states hosted a hospitality hour, where you were treated to some refreshments, lots of conver- sation and handouts, maps, books, pins etc. Ontario's hospitality of which we were a part of handed out 720 hot dogs with all the trimmings and a bottle of water and we ran out. At this time each area handed out their literature and the "Exeter White Squirrel" book and fridge magnets were well received. The 100 plus rental Goff Carts were under the chairmanship of Eric and Anne Christenson of A.R. Nomads and they had a busy week. The Dog and Pet Show of approximately 75 animals was chaired by Bill and Gayle Crawford of the A.R. Nomads. The chairman of the Greeters committee was hi the capable hand of Bruce and Marg Coleman, so as you see we were a busy club. Blyth helped to make this an excellent cam- pvention. Many churches served breakfasts and dinners. The Legion and the Lions Club had a booth for lunches and also served a barbecue to many. The Masons hosted a donut, muffin and coffee morning. The Blyth facilities suited all the needs of the meetings, seminars, projects, youth, teens, activities. Conservation and commercial areas and all campers had electricity and water on sight. Programs and hospitality were held every night at the Community Centre. The 40 voice choir called the "Soundsations" of Teeswater entertained one night. "The Historical Barn Dance" including John and Geneva Heaman, Devon Martene, Randy Satchel and others with M/C Jim Swan. The Teen Queen Pageant took a full evening with the "Teen Queen" of Pennsylvania win- ning 1st and 2nd by Ohio. The "Teen Queen" will represent FCRV for the year 2006 until July 2007 when the next campvention will be held in Colorado. One night talent was local from the many clubs and another night the Township of North Huron presented an evening of "Homegrown Entertainment." Garden tours and trail hikes were held by Blyth along with a chalk drawing contest for the young people on the Blyth Main Street. A band paraded on the soccer field for a one and a half hour program sponsored by Blyth. The campvention was concluded on Thursday with a large parade of floats going down through the village of Blyth followed by an evening of entertainment by Ryan Laird just back from Nashville along with the dos- ing ceremony and retiring of the flags. A good time was had by all, a great experi- ence for new members, and a great way to make new friends and see old ones. OPP warn slow moving farm vehicles ONTARIO - The OPP are reminding farm- ers who are using pick-up trucks to tow farm wagons, fertilizer tank wagons and tillage equipment and other farm equipment that they must have a slow moving vehicle sign attached to the back when towed down the highway. The Ministry of Transport consid- ers a combination of a truck and implement to be a slow moving vehicle, provided a moving vehicle sign is displayed on the towed implement and the speed of the combination does not exceed 40 km/h. Changes were made to the Highway Traffic Act allowing farm- ers to tow equipment with a pick- up truck or related type providing they do not exceed 40 km/h. Anyone who operates a combina- tion of these vehicles at a speed greater than 40 km/h would be in violation of Section 76 (6.1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The driver could face a minimum fine of $110 plus demerit points if convicted. 4Y: 1101 Denfield Market Report Denfield Livestock Market report for Tues., July 11. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded $1-2 lower. Cows sold strong. Ross Duff, Croton sold three steers average weight 1432 average price 98.20 to a high of 99.85. John McLinchey, Parkhill sold 33 steers average weight 1376 average price 94.51 sales to 97.50. Isabelle Bullock, Parkhill sold 13 steers average weight 1516 average price 90.41. Earl Bullock, Parkhill sold three steers average weight 1612 average price 91.70. Jim Rowe, Ailsa Criag sold eight head average weight 1186 average price 90.24. Choice Steers 95-100 Good Steers 90-95 Choice Exotic Cross Heifers 93-98 Good Heifers 89-93 Good Beef Bulls 50-55 Holstein Bulls 48-52 D1 & D2 Cows 38-44 D3 & D4 Cows 33-37 Shells 25-32 Holstein Bull Calves 165-285 Sows 27-37 Boars 20