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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-12, Page 1514 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 It all starts on the Fa gnculture "- r .- 7 ra IMED Of = pA�4iIGilIG lcta f1 O FOR ?OTRI � IAER%c: FARMERS SUBST ,', FEE a TtkE?r: CITIES! Thousands of farmers from across Canada took their message to Ottawa April 5 for a rally on Parliament HiII.Among the issues farmers are concerned with are rock -bottom agricultural prices and U.S. and European subsidies. Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle was on hand to speak with farmers. Earlier in the week, farmers took their tractors and protests to Queen's Park and to the cities to get their message out to federal and provincial politicians. (photo/Greg McClinchey) TIMES -ADVOCATE Beef receives good reviews CANADA- Canada's beef industry is working hard to re-establish itself in the Japanese market and early response is encouraging. A Canadian contingent participated in FOODEX, Japan's largest food and beverage trade show, which brings together over 2000 exhibitors from more than 70 countries. The Canada Beef Export Federation (CBEF) and several beef exporters represented Canadian beef at the recently concluded show. CBEF pro- motes Canadian beef in Japan and other non -U.S. markets. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is a member of CBEF. Cam Daniels, CBEF vice president, Export Services, recently attended FOODEX in Japan. He says, "For the first time in several years we were able to display our Canadian beef proudly, knowing that the market is now open to Canada. It's a good feeling to be back in the market. It was a thrill for me to be in Japan visiting the retail outlets and to see Canadian beef products once again displayed proudly on the Japanese retail counter." Canadian marketing efforts include several tasting and sampling promotions at Japanese grocery stores. Fed steers and heifers sell higher on strong market Total Receipts, 2706 head of cattle, 1938 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday The fed steers and heifers sold $1 higher on a strong market. Choice steers and heifers sold 95-97 sales to 105.25. Thursday The veal sold steady last week on a good active trade. The lambs sold $10-15 higher to last week on strong active trade. Friday The calves and yearling sold on a market steady to last week. Steers There were 558 steers on offer. Donald Weigand, Dashwood consigned three steers that sold averaging 1455 lbs for 95.70. His top limo steer sold for 105.25 weighing 1190 lbs. Twenty-six steers consigned by BM Kerslake, Staffa sold averag- ing 1454 lbs for 97. His top eight limo steers sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 98.35 averag- ing 1493 lbs. Jim Howatt, Londesboro con- signed 24 steers that sold aver- aging 1455 lbs for 95.53. His top five blk steers sold to St. Helens Meat Packers for 98 averaging 1506 lbs. Cunningham Noland Cattle Co., Lucan consigned 39 steers that sold averaging 1539 lbs for 93.27. Their top five blk steers sold for 97.25 averaging 1558 lbs. John Glousher, Wingham con- signed 10 steers that sold aver- aging 1483 lbs for 94.44. His top three blk steers sold for 96.75 averaging 1448 lbs. Heifers There were 262 heifers on offer. Clarence Dekens, Clinton consigned six heifers that sold averaging 1392 lbs for 96.88. His top limo heifer sold for 101.75 weighing 1290 lbs. Andy Vander Veen, Blyth consigned 10 heifers that sold averaging 1392 lbs for 94.55. His top char heifer sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 100 weighing 1475 lbs. Irvin Schenk, Baden consigned four limo heifers that sold for 97.50 averaging 1208 lbs. Twelve heifers consigned by Franklin Roney, Staffa sold averaging 1283 lbs for 91.83. His top two blk heifers sold for 94.75 averaging 1175 lbs. Donald Cormack, Mount Forest consigned 20 heifers that sold averaging 1387 for 93.42. His top 9 char heifers sold for 94.10 averaging 1473 lbs. Stephen Carter, Lucan consigned 12 heifers that sold averaging 1291 lbs for 91.07. His top six blk heifers sold for 94 averaging 1191 lbs. Cows There were 154 cows on offer. D1 and D2 36-40 sales to 69.50 D3 29-33 D4 12-22 Kingsview Farm, Lucknow consigned one limo cow that sold for 69.50 weighing 1330 lbs. Justin Murray, Holyrood consigned one char cow that sold for 49 weighing 1250 lbs. Martin Metske, Lucknow consigned one gold cow that sold for 46.50 weighing 1335 lbs. Bulls There were 18 bulls on offer. 33.50 - 46.30 sales to 50. Donald J. Emke, Elmwood con- signed one blk bull that sold for 50 weighing 1305 lbs. Doug Marriott, Wingham con- signed one blk bull that sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 47.50 weighing 1915 lbs. Veal There were 168 head of veal on offer Beef 90-120 sales to 139 Good Holstein 85-95 sales to 105.50 Medium Holstein 70-80 Plain & Heavy Holstein Plain: 50-65 Heavy: 75-85 Arnold Lamb, Goderich con- signed one blk veal steer that sold for 139 weighing 725 lbs. Mike and Marshall Durnin, Auburn consigned 10 veal calves that sold averaging 753 lbs for 101.97. Their top gold veal heifer sold for 124 weighing 730 lbs. Hans Boonstoppel, Auburn con- signed one limo veal heifer that sold for 116 weighing 760 lbs. Lambs: under 50 lbs 210-300 50 - 65 lbs 225-280 65 - 80 lbs 184-247 80 - 95 lbs 186-200 95 -110 lb 152-190 110 lbs and over 177.50 Sheep 70-130 Goats 44-140 ToQuality Stocker Steers under 400 lb 114.50- 157 400 - 500 lbs. 102-147 500 - 600 114.25- 139.50 600 - 700 105-135.50 700 - 800 102-123 800 - 900 97-118.60 900 - 1000 Steady prices on all classes of fed cattle DENFIELD - The mar- ket at Denfield Livestock sales traded on a good demand at steady prices on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle selling at premium prices. Cows sold active at stronger prices, stockers strong, holstein bull calves steady, sows and boars steady. Ross Duff, Croton sold nine steers average weight 1456 average price 99.10 sales to 100 purchased by Norwich Packers. Ernie Tellier, Tilbury sold eight head average weight 1330 average price 97.48. Allan Carroll, West Lorne sold 30 steers average weight 1423 average price 95.53 sales to 99. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 24 heifers average weight 1409 average price 98.27. Maple Lane Farms, Dresden sold 18 heifers average weight 1439 aver- age price 97.94 sales to 100.50 purchased by Norwich Packers. Choice steers 95 - 100 Good steers 88-94 Plain steers 70-80 Choice exotic cross heifers 95 - 100.50 Good heifers 88 - 93 Plain heifers 60-70 Good fed cows 38-45 D1 and D2 cows 30 - 36 D3 and D4cows25-30 Shells 15 - 25 Good beef bulls 40 - 50 Good holstein bulls 35 -40 Good holstein bull calves 150 - 285 Good sows 34-36 97.75-107.25 over 1000 91.50-101.50 Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs 90-135 300-400123-126 400 - 500 107-134 500 - 600 105-129.75 600 - 700 107-120.50 700 - 800 91.50-123.25 800 - 900 86.50-106 Over 900 lbs 92.75-108.75 • Five models - with 18 to 23 HP' premium Kohler" engines. • Hydrostatic transmissions - most models. • Pivoting Cast -Iron front axle. • Cutting decks from 42" to 50". • Electric PTO. 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