Loading...
The Citizen, 1991-02-27, Page 21Retirement gift Orville Shewfelt (centre) and his wife Janet, (second from left) received a television set as a retirement gift from the Huron County Milk Committee when he stepped down after 25 years as field representative of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. Helping with the presentation were (left) Brenda Bridge, Dairy Princess Co-ordinator for Huron, Kevin Kale and Stuart Steckle (right) of the Milk Committee. Dairy producers numbers drop THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1991. PAGE 21. Don’t change to meet MCP dairy farmers told There was good news and bad news about the number of milk producers in Huron county in the report of Orville Shewfelt to the annual meeting of the Huron County Milk Committee in Brussels Thursday. Mr. Shewfelt, field representa­ tive for the Ontario Milk Marketing Board told the large crowd present that there were more new produ­ cers in Huron county in 1990 than in any year since 1985 but overall the number of producers dropped at the end of 1990. There were 167 new producers in the county last year, he said, but at the end of December there were only 400 producers in the county in Brussels Livestock report total compared to 421 a year earlier. Huron is fourth in Ontario in milk production. Mr. Shewfelt told the audience that after milk production being down at the beginning of 1990, it rebounded to recover that and more by the end of the year. Now there is concern that if the trend continues there will be trouble with overproduction by late this year. Projections are that there will be 108 per cent of the quota filled compared to 102 per cent which the board would like to see. He warned producers to look carefully at the cost of quota. “Things are getting serious now,’’ he said of quota prices that have jumped from $12 per kg. to $25 per kg. in seven months. Many people are likely to leave the industry, he predicted, because they’ve just been waiting for quota prices to increase before they sell out. He advised farmers that despite the introduction of Multiple Com­ ponent Pricing Aug. 1, they not try to change their rations to produce more protein and less butter fat. A graph shows that a cow that is high in butterfat production is usually also high in protein production, he said. It was the last meeting at which Mr. Shewfelt will report to the Huron producers. He is retiring after 25 years as the local fieldman. The Huron Committee honoured Mr. Shewfelt and his wife Janet with a television set. Dairy farmers should continue to feed a balanced ration when multi­ ple component pricing comes into effect August 1, John Core, chair­ man of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board (OMMB) told Huron county dairy farmers in Brussels Thurs­ day. Speaking to the annual meeting of the Huron County Milk Commit­ tee Mr. Core said after 15 years of talking the OMMB had finally decided it was time to implement the new system which will pay for components such as protein rather than just butterfat as in the past. The Board has promised proces­ sors that there would be no winners and no losers under the new system but over the years it will change the marketing of milk. But the concen­ sus of experts is that farmers should feed a balanced ration to maximize production and not try to lean to higher protein production. As for breeding, he said, farmers should put equal emphasis on yield in both butterfat and protein. Don’t look at the percentage but at the total yield, he said. Bruce Saunders, local member to the OMMB also dealt with the problem of butterfat and the effect consumer demand for less butterfat or “light’’ products are having on the industry. Between when it was licenced in May 1990 and the end of the year one per cent milk had taken three to four per cent of the fluid milk market, he said. The additional cream that had to be skimmed off is sold at industrial milk prices. He predicted the increased skim-off of butterfat from various products would mean a three per cent quota reduction in the next three years. “We’re still selling the the same amount of yogurt, ice cream, etc.' but there’s less butterfat in it,” he said. That along with a lower consumption of butter and a reduction in the growth of specialty cheeses and the demand for “light” products has meant problems for the dairy industry. If all milk was consumed as whole milk it would mean 25 per cent more quota to dairy farmers, he said. He said the Dairy Bureau of Canada is working hard to counter negative publicity about dairy products, supporting research into the benefits of dairy products and collecting information to support: the benefit of those products. SAVE THOUSANDS ON THESE LATE MODELS CARS & TRUCKS 1991 Buick Regal 4 door Cus­ tom, loaded with options. Only 12,000 km. 1990 Chrysler Dynasty power windows, power locks, air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM cassette and only 24,000 kms. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4 door, white, loaded, power windows, power locks, AM/FM cassette, real sharp. 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE, 4 door, air, AM/FM Stereo, a real gas saver, silver. 1990 Chev Lumina with air, stereo, 3.1 litre 6 cyl., a family car with lots of room, true blue. 1988 Olds Cierra 4 door, 6 cyl., air, cruise, tilt, etc. 1989 Ford F150 XL pickup, loaded with options, including air. 1985 GMC S15 Pickup with topper, V6 automatic, AM/FM cassette. MANY MORE MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM IN OUR INDOOR SHOWROOM. Cattle prices under pressure at Friday sale The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold under pressure to $1 lower on all classes. There were 346 slaughter cattle and 175 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $88 to $94 per hundred weight. One steer consigned by Harvey Hoggart, RR 1, Londesboro weigh­ ed 1220 lbs. sold for $91.25. Two steers consigned by Bob Blackwell, Sr., RR 1, Ripley averaged 1335 lbs. sold for $91. Two steers consigned by Gord Colquhoun, Staffa averaged 1285 lbs. sold for $90.85. Four steers consigned by Lloyd Gibson, RR 2, Wroxeter averaged 1328 lbs. sold for $91. Ten steers consigned by George Blake, RR 2, Brussels averaged 1399 lbs. sold for $89.76. One steer consigned by Aaron Fischer, RR 2, Ayton weigh­ ed 1400 lbs. sold for $89.50. Three steers consigned by Don- 1 aid Dow, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1297 lbs. sold for $89.27. Twenty- two steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, RR 1, Ripley averaged 1365 lbs. sold for $88.99 to the high of $93. Ten steers consigned by Bill Hayden, RR 6, Goderich averaged 1307 lbs. sold for $88.70. Eight steers consigned by John Thorn­ ton, RR 1, Gorrie averaged 1241 lbs. sold for $88.46. Eight steers consigned by George, Paul and Mark Pennington, RR 2, Mildmay averaged 1216 lbs. sold for $88.38. Six steers consigned by Nelson Hanna, RR 1, Atwood, averaged 1234 lbs. sold for $88.30. Good to choice heifers sold from $84 to $89. One heifer consigned by Jerryview Farms Ltd., RR 5, Mild­ may weighed 1180 lbs. sold for $90.25. Two heifers consigned by Bob Blackwell, Sr., RR 1, Ripley averaged 1120 lbs. sold for $89.50. Two heifers consigned by Mike Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1250 lbs. sold for $89.18. Seven heifers consigned by Lome Hack­ ett, RR 3, Lucknow averaged 1066 lbs. sold for $86.49. Two heifers consigned by Ann Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1235 lbs. sold for $86. Four heifers consigned by Glen Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston averaged 1095 lbs. sold for $85.58. Four heifers consigned by Gerry McPhee, RR 3, Auburn averaged 1045 lbs. sold for $85.20. There were 173 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $58 to $65; D3 and D4 cows, $50 to $55. Four cows consigned by Weir Sheane, Kincardine averaged 1355 lbs. sold for $69.01. One cow consigned by Mike Kerr, RR 3, Palmerston weighed 1370 lbs. sold for $66.50. Two cows consigned by Lloyd Yennsen, RR 3, Mildmay averaged 1355 lbs. sold for $65.22. One cow consigned by Earl Bennewies, RR 1, Bornholm, weighed 1500 lbs. sold for $65. Three cows consigned by Gord Roulston, RR 1, Ripley averaged 1447 lbs. sold for $63.10. Two cows consigned by Murray Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averaged 1535 lbs. sold for $62.33. One cow consigned by William Patterson, RR 2, Mount Forest weighed 1110 lbs. sold for $61.75. Pigs 40 - 50 lbs. sold at $96.70; 50 - 70 lbs., $93.55; 70 lbs. and over, $80.12. BLYTH 523-4241 Plan early for best cropping results GET READY FOR SPRING TERRA-GATOR WITH AIR SPREADER & IMPREGNATOR •Low soil compaction •Saves time and labour •Dickey-john computer for accuracy •Apply chemicals & fertilizers in one application FERTILIZERS •Straight, mixed or micro ingredients •120-tonne per hour baffle blender •Bulk delivery-anytime, anywhere •Spreaders readily available •Wheat •Soybeans •White Beans •Mixed Grain •Barley •Oats Forage and pasture *Hyland Com seeds are also available. CHEMICALS Sprayer Unit-500 gal. Spray Tank •PPI, pre or post applications •Low soil compactions and very accurate •Dickey-john monitor with 60’ boom width Large supply of chemicals on hand atthe right price CALLFOR ALL YOUR SPRING PLANTING SUPPLIES HOWSON & HOWSON ltd WINGHAM 357-2700