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Yearlings selling under pressure
For the week ending July 14.
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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.
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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