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The Citizen, 2016-10-27, Page 27a edge ELEVATORS= 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for HOENSALL ISTR1CT -OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016. PAGE 27. Agriculture JOHN DEERE HURON TRACTOR BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell on active trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 21 were 2,942 cattle and 481 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good active trade at prices $1 to $2 higher. Fancy steers and heifers $132 to $136.25. Choice steers and heifers sold $124 to $127 with sales to $128.25. Second cut sold $121 to $124. Cows sold steady. On Thursday holstein veal calves sold on a very strong market at prices $5 to $10 higher in call classes. Beef calves sold steady. Lambs sold on a good active trade. Sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday calves sold steady. Second cut calves sold under pressure and yearlings sold actively at steady prices. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned 14 steers that averaged 1,636 lbs. and sold for an average price of $130.72. Two red steers averaged 1,600 lbs. and sold for $136.25. Leonard and Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned 12 steers that averaged 1,529 lbs. and sold for an average price of $125.39. One red steer weighed 1,585 lbs. and sold for $127. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned 12 head that averaged 1,349 lbs. and sold for an average price of $122.04. Two heifers averaged 1,303 lbs. and sold for $128.25. Bev Annett of Mildmay, consigned two heifers that averaged 1,333 lbs. and sold for an average price of $127.25. There were 200 cows on offer. Export types sold $75 to $82; beef, $75 to $85 with sales to $88; D1 and D2, $75 to $80; D3, $65 to $75; D4, $50 to $65. Terry Osbourne of Markdale, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,460 lbs. and sold for $88. Florence Reinhart of Mildmay, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,830 lbs. and sold for $88. There were 16 bulls selling $87 to $110.50. Brad Maclntyre of Lucknow, consigned one black bull that weighed 1,825 lbs. and sold for $110.50. There were 165 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $120 to $170 with sales to $172; good holsteins, $125 to $140 with sales to $144; medium holsteins, $115 to $120; SI heavy holsteins, $120 to $135; heavy holsteins, $100 to $110. Jacob J. Shetler of Lucknow, consigned three heifers that averaged 818 lbs. and sold for an average price of $157.42. Two simmental heifers weighed 775 lbs. and sold for $167. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned six calves that averaged 852 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.56. One black steer weighed 835 lbs. and sold for $172. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $287 to $295; 65 - 79 lbs., $252 to $295; 80 - 94 lbs., $218 to $247; 95 - 110lbs., $225 to $230 / lb. Sheep sold $80 to $130 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $350; nannies, $80 to $130; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $191 to $270; 400 - 499 lbs., $198 to $240; 500 - 599 lbs., $178 to $212; 600 - 699 lbs., $183 to $192; 700 - 799 lbs., $171 to $179.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $170 to $179; 900 - 999 lbs., $168.50 to $177; 1,000 lbs. and over, $162 to $168.75. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $164 to $245; 400 - Government seeks input on new plan By Pat Jilesen, Director Ontario Federation of Agriculture Energy is a hot topic these days: What options we have, how much we pay for it and where it is available. As the Ontario government launches its consultation process to develop the next Long -Term Energy Plan, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is submitting an official submission with our priorities. Anyone can contribute through in- person or online consultations, or provide a written submission — until Dec. 17, 2016. Details are provided at Ontario.ca/energytalks. The Ministry of Energy is seeking public input to develop the next long-term energy plan (LTEP) that will outline the path for maintaining a reliable supply of clean, affordable energy. For agriculture, and the OFA's 36,000 farm business members, energy represents a vital farm input. We depend on affordable energy to grow our farms, businesses, communities and the Ontario economy. Premier Kathleen Wynne's challenge for growth in the agri-food sector also relies on a readily accessible, consistent supply of affordable energy. Rural needs are critical to achieving a successful long-term plan for all our energy needs. The OFA's official submission to the province's long-term energy plan will focus on three key priorities, although there is a lengthy list of opportunities, possibilities and considerations that would be valuable to review: • Rural Ontario needs access to natural gas and renewable natural gas systems to reduce energy costs and help stimulate the rural economy. • Rural Ontario needs a combination of fuel solutions to meet rural needs and address climate change. • Rural Ontario needs effective smart metering and smart grid technology to manage energy generation, distribution and load use. A responsive, reliable energy grid with access to safe, affordable energy will help sustain and expand Ontario's agri-food sector, and help us meet the Premier's challenge for growth. 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