The Citizen, 1994-02-16, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1994.
Brussels Livestock report
Culbert steers hit high of $111.25, average $98.01
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Feb. 11, were: Fed
cattle, 577; cows, 233; veal calves,
115; sheep and goats, light run,
stockers, 551; and pigs, light run.
Top quality fed steers and heifers
at Brussels Livestock sold on an
active trade at $1. The second cut
cattle also sold stronger. Cows
traded $ 1 - $2 higher.
There were 346 steers on offer
selling from $95 to $100 to the
high of $111.25. Twenty-two steers
consigned by Don Culbert, Dun
gannon, averaging 1426 lbs. sold
for an average of $98.01 with sales
to $111.25. One steer consigned by
Bruce Higgins, Brussels, weighing
1430 lbs. sold for $109.25. Six
steers consigned by Paul Johnston,
Bluevale, averaging 1407 lbs. sold
for an average of $100.64 with
sales to $108.75.
Fourteen steers consigned by
Tom McDonald, Teeswater,
averaging 1382 lbs. sold for an
average of $97.68 with sales to
$108.75. Twenty-six steers
consigned by Cunningham Farms,
Lucan, averaging 1537 lbs. sold for
an average of $97.98 with sales to
$108.50. Fifteen steers consigned
by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging
1517 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.58 with sales to $107. Twenty
steers consigned by Jim Howatt,
Londesborough, averaging 1438
lbs. sold for an average of $99.58
with sales to $107.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Woodstock, averaging 1415 lbs.
sold for an average of $97.77 with
sales to $106.75. Twenty steers
consigned by Onias Brubacher,
Organic farmers earn better return
A recent study has revealed that
organic dairy farms surveyed earn
more net farm income than
conventional dairy farms. The
study by D. Peter Stonehouse and
Yetunde O. Sholubi of the
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Business at the
University of Guelph compared
enterprise budgets, income
statements and investment
summaries of organic dairy farms
with Ontario Dairy Farm
Accounting Project (ODFAP)
statistics from conventional dairy
farms.
The purpose of the research was
"to use the information collected
about organic dairy farming
methods to begin building a picture
of how organic farms operate, of
the production and marketing
Jr. Farmers Assoc, reaches 50
The Junior Farmers Association
of Ontario is 50 and it's time to
celebrate! All past members are
invited to help celebrate the 50th
anniversary at JFAO's Gala
Banquet and Dance. This special
event will be held Saturday, March
12 in the Grande Ballroom of the
Americana Resort in Niagara Falls.
March Conference is the
highlight of the Junior Farmer year.
It provides a grande finale to the
activities of the previous year, as
members are recognized for their
contributions to the organization.
This year will be especially
exciting, as members come
together in a celebration of a 50
year history.
The theme for this 50th year
conference, "Reach Out - Make A
Difference", will encourage Jr.
Farmers to plan the future with the
same success as the past.
Members have taken up this
challenge to raise funds for the 50th
Anniversary Endowment Fund.
This fund will serve as the charity
for the 1994 year, and the interest
raised on this fund will help ensure
the continuation of the leadership
programs in the future.
Contributions to this fund are tax
deductible, and are an investment
in building future leaders for years
to come. The Endowment Fund
will be launched at the 50th
Banquet.
Tickets for the March 12 banquet
are available for $28 from Ms Jodie
Wodskou, 485 Woodbine Ave.,
Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2H5. The*
deadline for tickets if Feb. 25.
Prior to the banquet, bus tours of
Niagara region and Bright's winery
are available, $10 per person.
Details are also available from Ms
Wodskou.
OMAF plans grain storage,
handling and drying seminar
By Brian Hall
Farm Management Specialist
for Huron County
If you are planning a new grain
drying and handling system, if you
are expanding or modifying a
system, or would like to understand
better grain drying and handling
principles, a workshop in Clinton is
being held.
On Friday, March 18 and
Tuesday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m., a seminar will be held on
grain storage, handling and drying.
Day one of the course will focus on
grain aeration and drying principles
and types of storage. Day two will
share information on energy
efficiency in drying, grain
conditioning and fines, plus costs
and benefits of on farm drying and
storage.
Cost of the course is $74.
Registration is limited to 20
producers.
To register contact the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
office in Clinton at 482-3428 or
1-800-265-5170.
procedures used on these farms,
and of how successful these farms
are, technically and financially."
The published results concluded
that organic farms had about 59 per
cent more net farm income than
conventional ODFAP farms. The
report analyzed that, although
organic farms had lower cash
revenues, "farm expenses were
lower due to savings from lower
livestock and commercial feed
purchases, expenditures were also
lower for milk and livestock
marketing, seed, fertilizer, synthetic
pesticides, wages and salaries,
machinery repair and fuel". Milk
production was slightly higher on
the organic farms.
"This result shows that organic
dairy farming is not only more
productive in terms of milk output,
but is also economically feasible
and profitable, by virtue of being
lower-cost." By adopting organic
methods, dairy farmers may also be
able to reduce some of the
environmental risks posed by
conventional practices, without
suffering financially, thus
maximizing both the economic and
environmental benefits of organic
farming.
The Ecological Farmers
Association of Ontario (EFAO) is
hoping more Ontario dairy farms
will move towards organic
methods. The group is sponsoring a
day-long dairy seminar on Feb. 24
at the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority building in
Wroxeter. The day will involve
many of the most prominent dairy
farmers discussing topics such as
organic milk certification,
alternative health care, disease
prevention, manure management
and marketing organic milk.
Linwood, averaging 1371 lbs. sold
for an average of $97.11 with sales
to $102.50. Four steers consigned
by Jack Giousher, Wingham,
averaging 1153 lbs. sold for an
average of $95.35 with sales to
$101.75.
There were 219 heifers on offer
selling from $94 to $99 to the high
of $114.50. Twelve heifers
consigned by K & A Beef Farms,
Wroxeter, averaging 1123 lbs. sold
for an average of $103.79 with
sales to $114.50. Two heifers
consigned by Irvin Scherbarth,
Monkton, averaging 1180 lbs. sold
for an average of $104.78 with
sales to $108.
Three heifers consigned by Bob
Blackwell Sr., Ripley, averaging
1190 lbs. sold for an average of
$103.67 with sales to $107.50. One
heifer consigned by Bruce Eden,
Arthur, weighing 1300 lbs. sold for
$104. One heifer consigned by Mel
Lyons, Lucknow, weighing 1140
lbs. sold for $103. Ten heifers
consigned by Bert Fisher Farms,
Atwood, averaging 980 lbs. sold
for an average of $99.80 with sales
to $102.50.
Three heifers consigned by
Aaron Fischer, Ayton, averaging
1043 lbs. sold for an average of
$100.84 with sales to $101.50.
Nine heifers consigned by Gordon
Dougherty, Goderich, averaging
arm
1264 lbs. sold for an average of
$9£.77 with sales to $99.50. Forty-
t<vo heifers consigned by Leroy
Leyen, Clifford, averaging 1117
lbs. sold for an average of $89.29
with sales to $99.25.
There were 233 cows on offer
selling from $58 to $67 to the high
of $85. Four cows consigned by
John Howard, Lucknow, averaging
1295 lbs. sold for an average of
$72.85 with sales to $85. Two
cows consigned by Steve Howard,
Lucknow, averaging 1200 lbs. sold
for an average of $75.02 with sales
to $80.75. One cow consigned by
Kevin Pfeffer, Palmerston,
weighing 1450 lbs. sold for $74.50.
There were 115 veal on offer
selling from $85 to $103 to the
high of $118. Two veal consigned
by Rudy Gingerich, Wingham,
averaging 695 lbs. sold for an
average of $108.04 with sales to
$118. Two veal consigned by Neil
McPhee, Harriston, averaging 645
lbs. sold for an average of $100.25
with sales to $111. Six veal
consigned by Dave Nicholson,
Monkton averaging 640 lbs. sold
for $102.37 with sales to $109.50.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
sold $102 to $133.50; 500 - 599
lbs., $120 to $127.50; 600 - 699
lbs., $103 to $116.50; 700 - 799
lbs, $104.50 to $120; and 800 lbs.
and over, $101.50 to $115.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $90
to $134; 400 - 499 lbs., $89 to
$119; 500 - 599 lbs., $99 to $116;
600 - 699 lbs., $94 to $115.50; and
700 lbs. and over, $96 to $114.25.
On February 24,1994
the
Ecological Farmers Association
of Ontario
is sponsoring a Dairy Seminar
held at
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
Wroxeter, Ontario
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost - $20.00 please bring your own lunch
Topics include organic milk certification, alternative health
care, disease prevention, manure management and
marketing organic milk.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PRE-REGISTER
PLEASE CONTACT M.V.C.A. AT:
519-335-3557 or Fax 519-335-3516.
Dauphin Feed and Supply Ltd
BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.
UPCOMING SALES
9 a.m. Finished
Cattle & Cows
I 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
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is proud to announce
that Mike Watson has assumed
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Walton mill. Help us
welcome Mike.
Meet the Manager Days
February 17,18 8 a.m.-5
Sat. February 19 9 a.m.-12 p.m
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