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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-08-08, Page 21Wednesday, August 8, 2007 21 Agriculture TIMES -ADVOCATE Beef veal sells steady at Brussels Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week of Aug. 2. Email us at info@brus- sleslivestock.ca Total receipts 1731 head of cattle, 678 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold $2-$3 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold 90 - 94 sales to 102. Second cut sold 87 - 90. Cows sold strong active trade. Thursday: Beef veal sold steady with Hol veal selling under pressure. Lambs, sheep and goats sold on a fully steady market. Friday: Calves and yearlings sold on a steady market. Steers There were 292 steers on offer. Eleven steers consigned by Enoch Martin, Fronton Station averaging 1387 lbs selling for an average of 95.51 with a limo steer weighing 1250 lbs selling for 102. Allan Carroll of Wardsville, consigned 20 steers averaging 1473 lbs selling for an average of 93.65 with four limo steers aver- aging 1432 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 97.75. Ten steers consigned by Abraham A. B. Martin, Wallenstein averaging 1390 lbs selling for an average of 92.41 with eight steers averaging 1373 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 93.85 Heifers There were 266 heifers on offer. Maynard B. Martin, Drayton consigned 17 heifers averaging 1305 lbs sold for an aver- age of 91.88 with a gold heifer weighing 1205 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 97.50. A limo heifer consigned by Brian and Bill Dallner Atwood weighing 1410 lbs sold to Norwich Packers for 92.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Octaline Farms, Grand Valley averaging 1233 lbs sold for an average of 89.86 with three char heifers averaging 1211 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 92.75. Cows There were 136 cows on offer Beef Cows: 44-52 sales to 55 D1 & D2: 40-46 D3: 33-37 D4: 20-28 Three cows consigned by Bernie Gowan, Allenford averaging 1485 lbs sold for an average of 49.75 with a gold cow weighing 1325 lbs sold for 53. A blk cow consigned by Kevin Stewardson, Wyoming weighing 1530 lbs sold for 52. A char cow consigned by Harold A. Weppler, Neustadt weighing 1585 lbs sold for 48.50. Bulls There were nine bulls on offer. 47-56 sales to 74. Gerry Selent, Lucknow consigned a blk bull weighing 1940 lbs sold for 56. A blk bull consigned by Brian Robertson, Markdale weighing 1910 lbs sold for 55. Veal There were 188 head of veal on offer Beef: 100-125 sales to 131.50 Good Holstein 70-75 sales to 77 Medium Holstein 60-70 Plain & Heavy Holstein Plain N/A, Good Heavy: 60-75 Six beef veal consigned by Mosie J. Miller, Norwich averaging 748 lbs selling for an average of 120.65 a sim hfr veal weighing 730 lbs sold to New Market Meat Packers for 131.50. Eight beef veal consigned by Brian Wideman, Gowanstown averaging 751 lbs for an average of 119.02 with a limo str veal weighing 730 lbs selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 131. Two veal consigned by Durk Tuinier, Elmwood averaging 688 lbs sold for an average of 81.42 with a blk str veal weigh- ing 655 lbs sold for 116. Lambs Under 50 lbs 50-65 lbs 65-80 lbs 80-95 lbs 95-110 lbs 155-177 170-200 144-200 141-165 135-150 110 lbs and over137-138 Sheep 45-68 sales to 95 Goats Kids $75-$120, Nannies $50-$125, Billies $90-$275 Top Quality Stocker Steers Under 400 lbs 102-158 400-500 lbs 112.50-145 500-600 lbs 104-126 600-700 lbs 102-124.50 700-800 lbs 103.50-117 800-900 Ibs 103-113.50 900-1000 lbs 89-108.75 over 1000 lbs 87.50-106 Top Quality Stocker Heifers Under 300 lbs N/A 300-400 lbs 400-500 lbs 500-600 lbs 600-700 lbs 700-800 lbs 800-900 lbs over 900 lbs 135-148 99-135.50 111.50-124.50 97.50-116.50 96-108.50 94.25-102 90-99.25 Government replaces CAIS, building plan OTTAWA - A new vision for agriculture, agri-food and agri-products industry - Growing Forward, an agricultural plan for Canada and underscored the federal -provincial - territorial agreement to replace the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program, was highlighted recently in Ottawa. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl says, "Canada's new government made a promise to Canadian farmers and we have kept that promise. Working with my provincial and terri- torial colleagues, we have replaced CAIS with programs that are simpler, more predictable and bankable " "In addition, we have agreed in principle to a new, dynamic plan that will help the agricultural sector become vibrant not just viable," Strahl adds. Growing Forward will replace the Agriculture Policy Framework, which is set to expire in 2008. "Canada's new government made a promise to Canadian farmers and we have kept that promise.Working with my provincial and territorial colleagues, we have replaced CAIS with programs that are simpler, more predictable and bankable" CHUCK STRAHL MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD AND MINISTER FOR THE CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD current In the transition some existing pro- grams will be retained, some will be modified or ended, and some new programs will be introduced. This will be done in consultation with industry to ensure a smooth transi- tion and to avoid disruption for pro- gram participants and delivery part- ners. The business risk management programs that replace CAIS include: • Agrilnvest, a program where both producers and governments contribute to a producers' savings account that will allow producers to easily predict the government's con- tribution and have the flexibility to withdraw funds to help address declines in income or to make investments to improve farm profitability; • AgriStability, a program that provides support Appointment to Farm Credit Canada OTTAWA - The Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl recently announced the appointment of Caroline Granger of Prince Edward County to the board of directors of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). "I am pleased that Ms. Granger has agreed to assume the impor- tant role of board member for Ontario," says Strahl. "Selected as the 2006 Business Woman of the Year of Prince Edward County, Ms. Granger's proven business expertise will be a definite asset to the FCC," Strahl adds. Serving Canadian agriculture since 1959, the FCC is Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to farms and agri-business. Operating out of 100 offices blanketing mostly rural Canada, FCC employees continue to fuel their passion for providing cus- tomized financial and business solutions to meet the needs of the sector and ensure its prosperity. The FCC reports to Canada's Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada. Granger's appointment is effec- tive immediately for a term of three years. To learn more about Farm Credit Canada visit www.fcc fac.ca FOREST, ONTARIO, CANADA Hart -Parr Oliver National Summer Show - AUG. 16-19, 2007 Western Ontario Steam Threshers 50th Anniversary Roger Woods 519-849-5440 Sharyl Turner 519-683-4035 www.steamthresher.com when a producer experiences a decline in farm income of more than 15 per cent; • AgriRecovery, a disaster relief framework which provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters strike, filling gaps not covered by existing programs and; • Agrilnsurance, an existing program which includes insurance against production losses for specified perils (weather, pests and disease) is being expanded to include more commodities. Additional program details and funding options for AgriRecovery will be developed over the summer Producers will receive more details on the new pro- grams this fall, while a number of changes to AgriStability and Agrilnsurance have already been made and improvements will continue on an ongoing basis. SAVE OVER • 2.00 Propane Cylinder REFILL SPECIAL MAY X2 - OCT. 6 BRING YOUR BAR -B -Q CYLINDER TO THE EXETER CO-OP GAS BAR ON SATURDAYS BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 1 P.M. AND 'TOP IT UP'.o. ONLY 91.95 TAX INCLUDED (REGULAR VALUE $14.00) AVE • VER 2.