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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-06-04, Page 12Al2 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JUNE 4, 1988 FARM Sun Life Ansimince Company of Canada LIFE AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE PLANS. DEFERREDANNUtTleff tNCOMETAX DEDUCTIBLE FLEXIBLE NO LOAD JULEP. NONSMOKERS RATES: AVAILABLE IEP Arnold Stinnissen 117 GODERICH ST. EAST SEAFORTH TeL 527-0410 McBride Bros. MACHINE andREPAIR 0/4 mile west of Kippen) -Precision Machining and Milling • -Custom Built Trailers. & Truck Boxes -Combine & Tractor Repairs NEW SHOP NUMBER 262-3020 Filter ueen ' "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 BACHERT MEATS Call us for your custom slaughtering needs SLAUGHTER DAY TUESDAY :'For ,your freezer, sides of Beef, Pork, Lamb or Veal We specialize In home cured meats and old fashioned country style pork sausage, no fillers added. All meat Gov't. Inspected 1 mile east 007-9328 d Walton vv Feeder pigs sell higher The market at Brussels Stockyards traded Twenty-nine mixed heifers consigned by on a selective demand with medium and Morgan Bros. of RR 1, Hensall averaghig overfinished cattle .under pressure. Cows 898 lbs. sold for an overall price of 7$.00 with sold steady. Feeder pigs sold higher. There sales to 78,00. were 839 cattle and' 723 pigs on offer. Three white-faced heifers oonsigned by Choice Steers -76,50 to 80.00 with sales to Tom Dewar of RR 2, Atwood averaging 983 83,50. lbs. sold for 74.65. Geed Steers -74.06 to,76.50. Twenty-three mixed heifer's consigned by .steer consigned by .Maple Emblem Wayne King of RR 1, Gorrle averaging 1103 Farris of Dungannon weighing 1200 lbs. sold lbs. sold for an overall price of 73.96 with sales to 77.25. Thirteen hereford heifers consigned by McFall Bros. of RRS, Parkhill averaging 878 lbs. sold for an overall price of 73.36 with sales to 74.10. Eighteen heifers consigned by Ross Balfour of RR 2, Dublin averaging 1254 lbs. sold for an overall price of 75.35 with a sale to 82.25 and sons Brian and Jeff's heifers averaging 1110 lbs. sold for 74.65 with a sale to 77.50. Choice Cows -50.00 to 54.00 with sales to 59.50. Good Cows -46.00' to 50.00. Canners and Cutters - 42.00 to 46.00. All weights of pigs sold sharply higher. Under3o lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.47 per lb. 30 to 40 lb. pigs to a high off $1.23. 4o to 50 Ib. pigs traded to a high of $1.12. 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high of $1.09 60 to 70 Ib. pigs to a high of $1.02. 70 to 80 Ib. pigs to a high of .96 per Ib. Egg prices down Varna, Ont. Clisnoet Satellite Reception Equipment SPECIALISTS •DEMONSTRATIONS • INSTALLATIONS • SALES B&T ANTENNA SALES 482-7129 Brian McAeh -1111111111111 for 83.50 with their offering of 42 steers averaging 1115 lbs. selling for an overall price .of 79.22. Twelve steers consigned by Brad Galbraith of RR 3, W Ingham averaging 1182 lbs. sold for an overall price Of 79.51. Ten steers consigned by Karel Michaels of 13.111, Sebringville averaging 1216 lbs. sold for 80,25 with their offering of 31 steers averaging 1161 lbs. selling for an overall price of 79.19. d Thirteen steers consigned . by Arnold Kreller of RR 2, Clifford averaging 1205 sold for an overall price of 78.25. Eighteen steers consigned by Ken Dalton of RR 1, Walton averaging 1026 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.15. Fourteen steers consigned by Glen John- ston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1150 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.18. Thirty steers consigned by Jiro Zehr of Bluemont Farms of RR 1, Bright averaging 11$1 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.51 with, a sale at 83.00. Twenty-two steers consigned by Allan Dunbar of 11111, Belgrave averaging 1182 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.30 with his offering of 29 steers averaging 1189 lbs. selling for an overall price of 77.93. • Four steers consigned by Murray Johnston of RR2, Bluevale averaging 1265 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.08 with a sale at 82.00. Fourteen steers consigned by Jim Poor- tinge oortinge of RR 1, Woodham averaging 1081 lbs. sold for an overall price of 77.72 with sales to 78.60. Choice Exotic Heifers -76.00 to 80.00 with sales to 83.00. Choice White-faced Heifers -72.00 to 76.00. Twenty-five heifers consigned by Ray McPhail of Kerwood averaging 1035 lbs. sold for an overall price of 80.26 with a sale to 83.00. Fifteen heifers consigned by Lawrence Scott of RR2, Dashwood averaging 1006 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.09. Twelve mixed heifers consigned by Fond - view Farms of 1111.3, Lakeside averaging 1012 lbs. sold for an overall price of 76.47 with sales to 78.00. ELLIGSEN ' 1 CTRIC LTD. Farm • Residential • Commercial POLE LINE CONSTRUCTION 24 Hour Emergency Service R.R. No. 4 Walton PHONE: 345-2447 against U.B. dollar The gathering strength of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar has contributed to lower egg prices in most provinces this month, the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency (CEMA) announced.' The price producers are paid for Grade A large eggs has dropped one cent in all provinces except Manitoba, where the price fails two cents, and Quebec, where it remains the same as April. The egg agency sets prices at the beginning of each month based on production costs. The recent strong performance of the Canadian dollar has eased interest rates making it less expensive to produce eggs, CEMA explained. A federal supervisory body is notified of any changes before prices are announced by the producer -run agency. Prices paid by consumers are actually determined by wholesalers and retailers. McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 • Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing • Complete BODY SHOP Service 5 ex You can depend on ANIIBEW to give you effective broad-spectrum weed Control in white beans. Now, with each 208 litre drum you purchase, you will receive a FREE Fani lupin 11Iliir I Cllill F • 199 TRANSFER PUMP or CASH EQUiVALENT* Each drum of Amiben treats approximately 45 acres (treated area varies depending on soil type, weed pressure and herbicide program). Supplies of drums are liniifed, sob Me to order from your patidipattng Pfizer dealer today. Distributed by 01O�P PROTECTION DIVISION TUTHILL FILL RITE Trager Pump Model 112 Complete With telescopic suction • pipe 8466t hose and nozzle i°(Apptoititbate Retail Value 050.00) LbNbON, ONTARIO ®Ota ce,dPa& eco et tferiaannucanceytwa,h BIG WINNER — Margaret Carter found herself $500 richer last week when she was Informed she had won the SCOUT Stanley Cup Draw. Mrs. Carter, who says she was thrilled by the win, purchased her ticket at Crown Hardware. It predicted the winning goal of the Stanley Cup final game would occur at 10:33. The goal In fact occurred at 10:30 of the third period. Mcllwraith photo 1 But budget has flaws Initiatives welcomed harry Pelissero, president of the Ontario Federation of Agnculture, welcomed the initiatives announced in the provincial budget. Ontario's farmers are caught in a war of agricultural subsidies between the U.S. and the European common market. The OFA head said the budget may not solve all of the industry's problems, but "now we've got some leverage. We have a little more room to manoeuvre." Mr. Pelissero agreed with Treasurer Bob Nixon's observation that many Ontario farmers are experiencing the worst condi- tions since the 1930s. "The farmer's bottom line is affected by two major factors - commodity prices and input costs. Yesterday's initiatives deal with farm credit, a crucial input cost to pro- ducers," he remarked. Mr. Pelissero said he was encouraged by the government's proposals to: -extend the Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction Program; - enrich the Farm Operating Credit Assistance Program; - expand the Beginning FarmerAssistanceProgram, and - undertake new research and education initiatives, and provide new marketing ideas for Ontario's agricultural products. The Federation representative however noted missing from the budget was any action on the Liberal party campaign promise to "support the immediate introduction of a capital loans program based on a farmer's ability to handle the loan for capital improvements and for improving efficiency." Also missing was greater funding for tile drainage which the liberals promised to increase from 60 to 75 per cent when they campaigned last year. The Federation noted with regret the increase in tobacco tax during these particu- larly difficult times for tobacco farmers. Responding to the Treasurer's announced intention to wind down the provincial Farmers In Transition program, Mr. Pelis- sero cautioned the government against moving too fast. "Ottawa has not released any details of the national program We wouldn't want to see the provincial effort dropped until the federal government shows us exactly what they're planning to do." Deadlines extended The deadlines for producer enrollment in the national tripartite .price, stabilization schemes have been extended to, June 15 for hog and Iamb producers and June 30 for slaughter cattle and cow -calf operators. The decision was made in consultation with the national Stabilization Committees that direct the various schemes. Since producer participation is volun- tary," said Agriculture Minister John Wise • "we want to make sure farmers have enough time to study the terms and conditions of the sdiemes bdfore enrolling." Handbooks, enrollment and registration forms for each commodity will be mailed directly to producers by mid-May. If producers have not received copies by May 19, they should contact their provincial stabiiizattonoffice, rraarketingagency orlocal agricultural office. • FIRST Q UA RTERRESULTS Mr Wise said,nq firsi;.gyjrter pa tsl have been triggered for hogs or slaughter cattle under the program. Feed costs were substantially lower in the quarter and this reflected in the support prices," the Minister explained. Support prices for the quarter were $68.95 per hundredweight for hogs and $71.46 per hundredweight for slaughter cattle. The lamb scheme went into effect March 1 1988, and has not been in operation for a full quarter. Payments under the feeder calf scheme are annual. Partners with the federal government in the tripartite program are Alberta and Ontario for hogs, slaughter rattle, feeder calves and lambs; Saskatchewan for hogs and Iambs; Manitoba for hogs; and Prince Edward Island for the two cattle schemes. Payments will be made Interim papysments for 1985 grain corn and will made a Agr Lure Minister John W iseccording to According to Mr. Wise producers are facing serious income losses due to falling prices caused by a reeord corn crop in the United States and above average crop yield in Canada. The price decline is also caused by a world surplua of coarse grains and the sharp reduction of USSR imports. "We know that a significant payout will he triggered under the agricultural stabilization act and we want fanners to receive their pimento assoon es possible to help with de expenses of putting in the year's crep," Mr. Wise said The interim payments will total between $17 and $20 million. Corn producers wi0 receive per tonnesales on 81, 1 938Soybean prodowill ree$9 per tonne en sales up to March 31, 1980. Producers who receive the interim pay- menL5 Will have them educted from their mal payment, Virtually 100 per cent of Canada's soybean production is in Ontario where the - producer marketing system, provides all the necessary data for issuing the interim payment. Ontario produces 70 per rent of Canada's grain corn followed by Quebec with 20 per cent. Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia produce the remainder. Ontario has a system for collecting corn marketing data and this will be the basis for making the payment to Ontario producers. In the provinces where such marketing data does .not exist departmental officials are initiating discussions with provincial govern- ment overnment and produeer producerrept-esentatives in an effortto generate the necessary information. "All Canadian commercial torn and soybean producers are ellgi'bie to .benefit fronithe federal stabilization program," said Mr Wise Many Quebec producers have already received an ihterimn Oaytnent from their provindalstabilization fund. To avoid double payment arrangements are being made with the Quebec government for their federal payment to be paid into the provincial fund. Quebec prnduoers who are net members of the provincial pr'ogr'am will be paid three*. Information line available le Agriculture Minister John Wise recently registration process, label .information, safe annout'ced the establishment o`f a national ty precautions and issues surrounding toll line service hi provide infon'nation to the ode use, public bii,pestitides Tis call line serous will provide an fitrea fall -tine wi l be eecessibie toll-free opportunity for improved tnlderstandirig ,of frith .Newfoundland to British Columbia. A pesticides and worried ddasion-making at pit call lire operated m Eastern Canadalast all levels, from the provinces right through to will ' enene� instaff atcAgn �bliCtill ida M Wis ewers mrd the "elk at large," e said Cams can reach the toll-free service by dietli mdustryandthegeneralp dialing t•800 -261•63i5. Farm safety is priority . . Parini Safety has always been high on the priorityliet.of all Women's institute Bran= es. Whether it's passing resolutions such as the two passed at the Annual Board.Meeling of Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario last year, The first asked legislation be introduced that all typo of existing and Mint fara manure doldidg. tanks have adequate safety preeautions maintained at all times. The second resolution asks the Ministry of Natural Resources strenghten rights of landowners rural areas under the Trespass to Property Act by forbidding persons from rating game fromroadsides in neral and agrititltural areas. Another Ittihad rs by Tia speakers and ppibgraris on safety a£ tine Ideal branch lever Sorjteofthesein the pastyearincuded; water safety, the proper, use and flow to handle, sharp knives, handling Cherrncals, electrical hazards,' and precautions to take with electricity, C.P.R. detrie and tips on what to; do in an emergency, the use of pesticide's anH' toxicgases such as those created by silos acid nfariure pits, safety" fn the home, in farm' buildings and around machinery Many! distn•tss have W.I. representati�' on their local comity Farm Safety oouncds In" serine Cases it is' the work of the W I iiembenw that is keeping these councils gefng.