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The Citizen, 1991-06-05, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5,1991. Brussels Livestock report 583 steers on offer at Brussels sales Sales for the week ending May 31 at Brussels Livestock were: slaughter cattle, 845; cows, 202; veal calves, 197; stockers, 400; pigs, 165; lambs and goats, 102. There were 583 steers on offer selling from $84.50 to $94.40 to the high of $104. Six steers consigned by Wm. Bennett and Sons Ltd. Gome aver­ aged 1308 lbs. sold $104. Twenty­ seven steers consigned by John Barbour, Orangeville averaged 1341 lbs. sold for $98.78 to the high of $102.75. Forty-four steers consigned by W. B. Pletch, Rock­ wood averaged 1163 lbs. sold for $92.99 to the high of $98.50. One steer consigned by Dan Hayden, Goderich weighed 1390 lbs. sold for $92. Eighteen steers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale aver- aged 1329 lbs. sold for $91.68 to the high of $99.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Bert Hale, Feversham averaged 1368 lbs. sold for $90.79 to the high of $96.25. There were 262 heifers on offer selling from $82.25 to $93.50 to the high of $105.25. Seven heifers consigned by Wm. Bennett and Sons Ltd., Gorrie aver­ aged 1151 lbs. sold for $99.43 to the high of $105.25. Two heifers consigned by Ian Johnston Blue­ vale, averaged 1140 lbs. sold for $92. to the high of $92. Eight heifers consigned by Vern Bean, Goderich averaged 1260 lbs. sold for $91.70. Twelve heifers consigned by Eldon M. Martin, Wallenstein aver­ aged 1168 lbs. sold for $90.26 to the high of $93.50. Thirteen heifers Program offers $10,000 to farmers BY LAURENCE TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN APPOINTED COMMITTEE FOR HURON SOIL AND CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Through this three-year program, the federal government is offering up to $10,000 per farmer. Produc­ ers can receive funds for retiring and protecting fragile land, espe­ cially farmland strips adjacent to streams and open ditches. This pro­ gram is unique, in that producers can establish their own level of compensation for the land retire­ ment through the bidding process. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association is admin­ istering the program on Agriculture Canada's behalf. Local county com­ mittees then consider each proposal or bid for approval or rejection. In Huron County, the total amount of compensation to be allotted is $443,000. In 1991, which was the first year of the pro­ gram, the local committee received 175 bids. Approval was given to 40 per cent of these bids, accounting for approximately 50 per cent of the County funds. The total area which will be retired from produc­ tion is approximately 270 acres. The bid process will be repeated later in 1991 and beyond if neces­ sary, until all the funds are allocat­ ed. Details will be announced as soon as they are available. consigned by Alvin Grainger, Wroxeter averaged 961 lbs. sold for $90.04 to the high of $93.25. Nine heifers consigned by Murray John­ ston, Bluevale averaged 1062 lbs. sold for $89.79 to the high of $93. Six heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich averaged 1142 lbs. sold for $89.51 to the high of $93. Six heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul, Lucknow, aver­ aged 1213 lbs. sold for $89.41 to '* the high of $96.75. Thirteen heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield averaged 1035 lbs. sold for $89.29 to the high of $95. Eight heifers consigned by Brent Hargrave, Proton Station, averaged 1089 lbs. sold for $87.66 to the high of $93. One heifer consigned by John Reid, Dungannon weighed 1045 lbs. sold for $84.25. There were 202 cows on offer selling from $57 to $69.50 to the high of $70.50. One cow consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel weighed 1220 lbs. sold for $70.50. One cow consigned by Gordon Henderson, Brucefield weighed 1430 lbs. sold for $70.25. One cow consigned by Bruce Johnston, Bluevale weighed 1180 lbs. sold for $70. Two cows consigned by Ron Menary, Lucknow averaged 1240 lbs. sold for $69.60 to the high of $70. Seven veal consigned by John Schwartzentruber, Brussels aver­ aged 530 lbs. sold for $100 to the high of $102.50. Two veal con­ signed by Jacob Miller, Auburn averaged 420 lbs. sold for $99.64 to he high of $105. Four veal con­ signed by John Van De Grevel, Atwood averaged 488 lbs. sold for $99.45 to the high of $108. Eight veal consigned by Jim Ritz, Monk­ ton averaged 533 lbs. sold for $98.35 to the high of $109. Four veal consigned by Grant Drost, Staff averaged 603 lbs. sold for $98.34 to the high of $102. Four veal consigned by Frank Huber, Kenilworth, averaged 495 lbs. sold for $98.03 to the high of $101. Three veal consigned by Murray Shepherd, Blyth averaged 647 lbs. sold for $95.76 to the high of $101. Twelve veal consigned by Murray McLellan, Stratford avcr- • aged 588 lbs. sold for $93.72 to the high of $114.50. There were 400 stockers on offer selling from $88.50 to $125 to the high of $130.25. There were 165 pigs on offer selling $64.22 to $97.50. The 15 cows and calves of Evan Keith of Lucknow sold for $1,267 average to the high of $1,400. June Dairy Month SAVE UP TO 15% New at Dauphin's 0 Calf club hears from OCA Pres. President of the OCA (Ontario Cattlemen's Association) Glen Coultes, was the guest speaker for the first meeting of the Lucknow Calf Club on May 1. With 40 members and several parents in attendance, all listened attentively as Glen talked of the changes that have to be made if the Ontario beef market is going to sur­ vive and be competitive. The rest of the meeting was spent with the club judging a class of four finished market steers in prac­ tise for the judging competition on May 25. Practise for the judging competi­ tion was the theme for the second meeting of the Lucknow Calf Club on May 15. 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