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The Times Advocate, 2005-11-02, Page 25Wednesday, November 2 2005 Itall starts tthe a culture 25 TIMES -ADVOCATE Next step for cleaner Ontario air taken TORONTO - The McGuinty gov- ernment has taken the next step towards cleaner air in Ontario. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky and Environment Minister Laurel Broten announced recently, "The McGuinty government is protecting the health of Ontarians with mea- sures that will make its goal of five per cent ethanol in gasoline a reali- ty and lead to cleaner air. "This is truly a red-letter day for all of the people of Ontario, we're now ready to begin creating our future of cleaner air and greater prosperity by producing renewable fuels," adds Dombrowsky. To further protect the air Ontarians breathe, the government: * Has finalized Ontario Regulation ---/05 - requiring an average of at least five per cent ethanol in all gasoline sold in Ontario beginning Jan. 1 2007, (the Renewable Fuels Standard); * Is now ready to accept applica- tions under the Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund (OEGF); * Through the 12 -year, $520 mil- lion OEGF, it is anticipated that when the Renewable Fuels Standard goes into effect, Ontario ethanol plants will be producing as much as 750 million litres of ethanol annually. 2006Young Leader Program wants applicants GUELPH - The 2006 Young Leader Program is look- ing for soybean growers who have the potential and the motivation to become leaders in agriculture. The program which is sponsored by the Ontario Soybean Growers and DuPont Canada is open to both individuals and couples wanting to improve their lead- ership responsibilities. The chairman of Ontario Soybean Growers Greg Devries says, "The Young Leader Program is an excel- lent opportunity for soybean growers looking to 'make their mark' on agriculture." An individual or couple from Ontario will be chosen to participate in a challenging and educational two- part leadership training program. Young Leader representatives from throughout the United States will also be involved. The first phase runs from Feb. 28 to March 4 in Anaheim, California. The second phase is at Pioneer headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa December 2006. Applications for the program are available at www.soybean.on.ca or by phoning (519) 767-1744. The deadline for applications is Dec. 9. Stockers trading at prices steady to last week Brussels Livestock Market report for the week ending Oct 28 Total receipts 4732 head of cattle, 576 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and h r.dona arket. eers and old 91.00 0 sales to , 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 87.00 to 91.00. The cows traded steady to last week. Thursday: The veal sold actively on a steady mar- ket. The lambs sold on an active trade with prices $2.00 to $5.00 lower. Friday: All weights and class- es of stockers traded at prices steady to last week. Steers There were 815 steers on offer. Dave Baker, Brussels con- signed one grey steer weighing 1580 lbs which sold for 105.25. Thirty-six steers consigned by Tammy Young, Cargill averaged 1361 lbs selling for an average price of 98.74 with her top four limo steers aver- aging 1403 lbs selling for 101.75. Emerson L. Martin, Linwood consigned four- teen limo steers averaging 1521 lbs which sold for an average price of 97.85 with his top six limo steers averaging 1531 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 101.00. Three limo steers consigned by Enoch Wideman, Wallenstein aver- aged 1462 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 99.00. His overall offer- ing of eight steers averaged 1418 lbs selling for an average price of 96.36. Nine steers con- signed by Brad McAlpine, Ailsa Craig averaged 1341 lbs which sold for an aver- age price of 94.74 with his top red wf steer weighing 1375 lbs selling for 97.25. Don Shiell, Wingham con- signed seven black steers aver- aging 1483 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 97.00. His overall offer- ing of fourteen steers avergaged 1505 lbs selling for an average price 94.43. Seven steers consigned by James Frey, Chesley averaged 1421 lbs which sold for an aver- age price of 93.18 with his top two black steers aver- aging 1408 lbs selling for 97.50. Walter Riddell, Granton con- signed four black steers averaging 1531 lbs which sold for 96.75. His overall offer- ing of eighteen steers averaged 1468 lbs selling for an average price of 92.57. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Gord Hern, Granton averaged 1563 lbs selling for an average price of 92.36 with his top three char steers aver- aging 1535 lbs selling for 96.75 Walter Nicholson, Monkton con- signed one limo steer weighing 1420 lbs which sold for 96.75. His overall offer- ing of thirteen steers averaged 1467 lbs selling for an average price of 90.52. Heifers There were 270 heifers on offer. Johnston Farms, Bluevale consigned seven blue heifers averaging 1264 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 107.25. Their overall' offering of twenty-four heifers averaged 1281 lbs selling for an average price of 99.39. Eighteen limo heifers consigned by Mervin Bearinger, Clifford averaged 1180 lbs selling for an average price of 94.54 with sales to 97.00. Three limo heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter averaged 1178 lbs which sold for 95.75. Fred Bieman, Ayton consigned two limo heifers averaging 1253 lbs which sold for 93.75. One sim heifer consigned by Robt Eedy, Walton weighed 1180 lbs which sold for 93.75. Adam Brubacher, Wroxeter consigned ten heifers averaging 1113 lbs which sold for an average price of 93.73 with his top four limo heifers averaging 1101 lbs selling for 95.75. Ian Johnston, Brussels consigned three heifers averaging 1262 lbs which sold for an average price of 93.50 with his top limo heifer weighing 1350 lbs selling to Norval Meat Packers for 93.75. Eight gold heifers consigned by David Hoover, Ripley averaged 1360 lbs selling for an average price of 92.18 with sales to 93.60. Ducharme Farms, Zurich consigned three black heifers averaging 1272 lbs which sold for 94.85. Their overall offering of twenty-two heifers averaged 1240 lbs selling for an average price of 87.18. Twenty-two heifers consigned by Kevin Stewardston, Wyoming averaged 1300 lbs which sold for an average price of 88.23 wuth his top black heifer weighing 1175 lbs selling for 97.00. Cows There were 262 cows on offer. D1 & D2 30.00-38.00 sales to 49.00 D3 27.00-30.00 D4 15.00-25.00 Tony Los, Atwood consigned one hol cow weighing 1485 lbs which sold for 49.00. One roan cow consigned by Willard Siegner, Mildmay weighed 1615 lbs which sold for 48.00. Tenderlea Farms, Dungannon consigned one hol cow weighing 1335 lbs which sold for 46.00. Bulls There were 18 bulls on offer selling 19.50- 43.50 sales to 62.50. K.C. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig consigned one limo bull weighing 1700 lbs which sold to St. Helens Meat Packers Ltd for 40.00. One char bull consigned by Barry Beitz, Teeswater weighed 1935 lbs which sold to Levinoff Meat Products for 39.00. Veal There were 185 head of veal on offer Beef not enough to establish a market Good Holstein 95.00-105.00 with sales to 110.00 Medium Holstein 75.00-95.00 Plain and Heavy Heavy: 85.00- 100.00 Holstein Plain: 50.00-60.00 Darryl Steckle, Bayfield consigned two red veal heifers averaging 688 lbs which sold for 114.00. One sim veal steer consigned by Dan and Mary Byler, Lucknow weighed 650 lbs which sold for 113.00. A.J.K. Waechter Farms, Walkerton consigned one black veal heifer weighing 715 lbs which sold for 112.00. Lambs under 50 lbs 105.00-200.00 50-65 lbs 166.00-175.00 65-80 lbs 145.00-184.00 80-95 lbs 135.00-148.00 95-110 lbs 133.00-142.00 110 lbs /over 86.00-150.00 Sheep 60.00- 70.00 Goats 30.00- 102.50 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs 120.00-143.00 400-500 lbs 115.00-148.00 500-600 lbs 117.00-143.00 600-700 lbs 104.00-136.50 700-800 lbs 99.00-131.00 800-900 lbs 90.00-118.60 900-1000 lbs 90.75-118.00 over 1000 lbs 82.50-111.50 Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs 119.00-128.00 300-400 lbs 113.00-135.00 400-500 lbs 93.00-142.50 500-600 lbs 94.50-130.00 600-700 lbs 84.00-127.50 700-800 lbs 85.00-116.00 800-900 lbs 90.50-112.25 over 900 lbs 91.50-107.75 Lucan Health Wizards Back from left, Grade 3 Health Wizards Brad Rollings, Ande Doornekamp,Allie Hardy, Sarah McIntyre and front, Michael Vivian and Kara Hatton sport their health wizard hats and pins on Monday. Lucan Public School is the recipient of the 2005 "Healthy Eating Champions" Award for Schools.The Health Wizards will hand out "Gotcha" coupons to students with appropriate food in their lunches according to the month. October is apple month, next month is milk and milk products month. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Montreal orders strong this week DENFIELD - The market at Denfield traded on a good demand at steady to stronger prices on the good fed cattle, with american types and weights strong and the fancy cattle 2.00-3.00 higher. A large offering of cows sold actively at steady prices with Montreal orders strong, stockers strong, sow and boars steady. The Carter Family, Parkhill sold a limousin steer 1350 lbs at 103.75 purchased by Norwich Packers and a lim- ousin heifer 1145 lbs at 103.00 purchased by Norval meats. McCormick Farms, Inwood sold 15 heifers average weight 1100 lbs. Average price 93.58 sales to 95.75 purchased by Norval. David and Glen Minielly, Wyoming sold 6 heifers aver- age weight 1088 lbs , average price 92.54. Wayne Rowe, Woodham sold 9 heifers average weight 1322 lbs, average price 91.23 all purchased by Thames Sales for export. Choice Steers 87.00-93.00 Plain steers 70.00-80.00 Choice exotic 95.00-100.00 sales to 103.00 cross heifers Choice american type Good heifers Plain heifers Good fed cows D1 and D2 cows D3 and D4 cows Shells Good beef bulls Good holstein brills Good holstein calves Good sows 90.00-96.00 85.00-90.00 70.00-80.00 40.00-50.00 30.00-36.00 20.00-28.00 10.00-20.00 40.00-50.00 sales to 70.00 30.00-38.99 125.00-200.00 44.00-48.00 More funding for nutrient management TORONTO - The McGuinty gov- ernment is helping farmers further protect the environment and the water supply by providing additional funding under the Nutrient Management Financial Assistance Program (NMFAP). This announce- ment came recently from the minis- ter of agriculture for food and rural affairs, Leona Dombrowsky. An additional $3 7 million under the program is being provided from the government to the farmers. It will be used to make environ- mental improvements on their oper- ations and meet the requirements of the Nutrient Management Act. Carol Mitchell, MPP for Huron - Bruce says the additional funding means all eligible applicants will receive funding to help with nutrient management projects. Up to 60 per cent of the funds will be covered by this program. When combined with financial assistance available from the federal government under the Agricultural Policy Framework, up to 90 per cent of a farmer's total costs could be covered. This program along with other projects and practices implemented over the years by Ontario farmers has reduced the risk to the water supply by more than 4.2 billion litres of liquid animal waste and more than 740,000 tonnes of solid animal waste per year.