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The Citizen, 1986-03-26, Page 7HURON THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1986. PAGE 7. Market prices steady at Brussels Stockyards The market at Brussels Stock- yards traded steady with the week's decline with medium and overfinished cattle being discount- ed. Cows sold higher, pigs sold lower. There were 658 cattle and 651 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $78 to $82 with sales to $88. Good steers were $75 to $78. Fifteen steers consigned by George Adams of RR 2, Wroxeter averaging 1282 lbs. sold for $82.10 with his offering of 92 steers averaging 1267 lbs. selling for an overall price of $79.12 with sales to $83.75. Four steers consigned by Gary and Dan McNichol of RR 4, Walton averaging 11571bs. sold for an overall price of $82.17 with a sale to $84.25. Fifteen steers consigned by Rueben Borth of RR 2, Mildmay averaging 1321 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.42 with a sale at $84. Two limousin steers consigned from Dan Pearson Feedlot of Ethel averaging 1270 Ibs. sold for $88 with the offering of 23 steers r EOM averaging 1214 lbs. selling for an overall price of $79.08. Nine steers consigned by Murray McKague of RR2, Wingham averaging 1152 lbs. sold for an overall price of $80.95 with sales to $82.50. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1255 lbs. sold for an overall price of $80.82 with sales to $83.75. Twenty-one steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms of RR 5, Brussels averaging 1164 lbs. sold for an overall price of $80.45 with a sale to $84.25. Two steers consign- ed by Murray Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1215 lbs. sold for an overall price of $80.25. Eleven steers consigned by Jack and Wayne Tebutt of RR 2, Clinton averaging 11001bs. soldfor $79.20. Six steers consigned by Keith Farm programs updated BY DON PULLEN AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Here is an update on several of the programs offered to farmers. TRIPARTITE STABILIZATION We continue to receive calls from producers who are wondering how to enroll on this program. Although the general agreement Brussels Horticultural Society meets Eighteen members of the Brus- sels and District Horticultural Society enjoyed a St. Patrick's day meeting in the library on March 17. 0 Canada was sung with Mrs. Wilma Hemingway at the piano and the president, Mrs. Alice McArter, read a poem suggesting "A Walk in the Woods in Springtime". The secretary, Mrs. Isobel Gibson, read theminutes of the January meeting followed by the correspondence. The treasur- e's report was given by Mrs. Jean Bewley and auditor Mrs. Peggy Cudmore reported that the books from last year were found correct. Mrs. Ila McLarty told about two meetings she had attended as representative of the society, one in Seaforth where suggestions were given for the District Annual and one in Owen Sound where plans were finalized. The following announced their intention of at- tending the District Annual in Owen Sound on April 12: Mrs. Alice McArter, Mrs. Ila McLarty, Mrs. Jane White and Mrs. Isobel Gibson. The roll call introduced some little-known facts about the life of St. Patrick. Mrs. Jean Bewley showed an interesting array of slides describing the Irish country- side i.e. the digging of peat, rhododendron bushes, castles, thatched cottages and dancers in native costume. It was a particu- larly suitable choice for St. Pa- trick's Day. The door prize was won by Mrs. Muriel Whitfield and following "The Queen" delicious muffins were served with a cup of tea by the hostesses, Mrs. Peggy Cudmore, Mrs. Shirley Wheeler and Mrs. Florence McArter. During the corning year, meet- ings will be held on the second Monday of every second month. All interested persons are invited to attend the next meeting on May 12 at 8 p.m. in the library. has been signed, it has taken time to work out some of the finer details. The deadline for enrol- ment has been changed to May 15. Enrolment procedures are now taking shape. Enrolments will be mailed to producers who have been enrolled in earlier stabilization programs. Forms should be avail- able at the Agricultural offices about the end of March for those who do not receive them in the mail. At present, we do not have final details on the plans. Brochures and program details will be available well in advance of the enrolment deadline. FARM OPERATING CREDIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [FOCAP] The Provincial Government is paying the difference between your existing rate and 93/4 percent. FOCAP also has a second option of a guarantee for operating loans. We're now into the second year of a three-year program. You can apply for 1986 at any time this year. The required information is much the same as for the previously men- tioned assistance on long term loans. Your bank or Clinton OMAF office -can supply more informa- tion. ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS DEADLINES A grant of $100 will be paid to all producers who are on the Red Meat Plan who submit, on a confidential basis, their annual financial re- cords in the 'pink' OMAFwork- book. To receive the $100 the 1985 information must be submitted by June 30, 1986 (or, within six months of the business year-end). But perhaps more importantly, to be included in the provincial summary the information must be submitted by March 31, 1986. The Ontario Farm Management Analysis Project is the name of the provincial summary. It has been a reliable financial yardstick for producers in all farming enter- prises to measure the strengths and weaknesses of their own business. The number of partici- pants is growing. The value of the information will improve as more farms are included. Take an hour or so to fill in the information. $100. an hour is not a bad wage. 4-H Horse Club organizes On March 11 a meeting was held at the Brussels Library to organize the 1986 Brussels 4H Horse and Pony club. There were 10 members and three leaders present. Officers were elected: President, Jana Pearson; vice president, Heather McIntosh; secretary treasurer, Glenda Bateman; press reporter, Kelly Workman. Members ex- pressed an interest in having social outings, trail rides, horse play day, guest speakers, and educational field trips. The first 4H meeting will be a pot luck supper at Amy and Kelly Workman's on March 25 at 5 p.m. New members very welcome. The second 4H meeting will be some- time in April. "Learn to do by doing". Phone 887-6052. John Deere Max -Emerge Planter Owners You are Invited to Attend our Annual Service Clinic THE WEEK OF APRIL 7 Huron Tractor Service Centre Call for details by April 4th 523-4244 Ask for Kevin TRACTOR We're Very Big On Service BLYTH Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1190 lbs. sold for an overall price of $79.41 with sales to $80. Four steers consigned by Gerry McPhee of RR 3, Auburn averag- ing 1130 lbs. sold for an overall price of $79.45 with a sale at $86.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Ken McLinchey of RR 8, Parkhill averaging 1252 lbs. sold for an overall price of $78.67 with sales to $79.75. Six steers consign- ed by Glen McMichael of RR 1, Bluevale averaging 1203 lbs. sold for an overall price of $78.88. Six steers consigned by Robert Arbuckle of Wingham averaging 1271 lbs. sold for $78.60. Choice Exotic Heifers sold from $76 to $80 with a sale to $84.50. Choice White-faced Heifers were $73 to $77. A heifer consigned by Cecil and Karl Raszmann of RR 1, Monkton weighing 1120 lbs. sold for 584.50 with their lot of 10 heifers averaging 1123 lbs. selling for 579.90. Four mixedheifers con- signed by Murray Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1082 lbs. sold for an overall price of 378.17 with a sale at $81.50. Three black -white-faced heifers consign- ed by Cam Sanders of RR 2, Atwood averaging 990 lbs. sold for. 577.40. Eight heifers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms of RR 5, Brussels averaging 985 lbs. sold for an overall price of $77.30 with a sale at $81.25. Twelve mixed heifers consigned by Glen Walker of RR 3, Wingham averaging 1015 lbs. sold for an overall price of 577.47 with sales to $80.75. Four heifers consigned by Harold Mc- Naughton of RR 3, Mitchell averaging 1077 lbs. sold for an overall price of $76.60 with a sale at $79.25. Seven mixed heifers con- signed by Gordon Daer of RR 1, Auburn averaging 9481bs. sold for an overall price of 576.35 with a sale at 581.25. Choice cows sold from $51 to $55 with sales to $64.50. Good cows were $47 to 551. Canners and cutters were $43 to $51. Heavy Bulls traded to a high of 564.75. Thirty to 40 -Ib. pigs traded to a high of $1.02 per lb. ; 40 to 50 -lb. pigs to $1.00 per lb.: 50 to 60-1b. pigs to $1.00 per lb.; 60 to 70 -lb. pigs to $.95 per lb.; and 70 to 80 -Ib. pigs to $.84 per lb. Please remember next week in respect of Good Friday, the sale will be held on Saturday, March 29. The stockyard will be receiving cattle on Friday afternoon. The first special_spring stocker and feeder will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. and every Tuesday thereafter until Mav 27. ATTENTION FARMERS Cook's Are Ready - To supply and apply your 28% nitrogen straight or mixed with red clover. - To supply and/or apply your urea or aero grills straight or mixed with clover. - Three liquid applicators - radio dispatched - To serve you better we have added a second air flow unit. - Fertilizer spreaders available. - All products available bulk at Walton or delivered to your farms. - Computer analysis of soil samples for least cost formulations. - Drop by or give us a call on all your spring fertilizer, seed or chemical needs. Cook's Division of Gerbro Inc. Walton Branch Walton, Ontario 887-9261 527-1540 Division of Gerbro Inc. Ralston Purina