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The Citizen, 1994-09-21, Page 23Brussels Livestock report 158 veal cover $20 range Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Sept. 16 were: fed cattle, 579; cows, 208; veal calves, 158; sheep and goats, 230; stockers, 1,800; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw all classes of cattle selling steady. Cows sold steady. There were 353 steers on offer selling from $87 to $94 to the high of $114. Two Limousin steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1,315 lbs. sold for $98 with his total offering of six steers averaging 1,292 lbs. selling for an average of $91.84. Eleven steers consigned by Russel Kemig- han, Goderich, averaging 1,160 lbs. sold for an average of $91.30 with sales to $95.85. Nine steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,382 lbs. sold for an average of $91.74 with sales to $95. Two steers consigned by Terry Dalton, Lucknow, averaging 1,265 lbs. sold for an average of $91.13 with sales to $91.25. Six steers consigned by John DeBoer, Lucknow, averaging 1,225 lbs. sold for an average of $79.46 with sales to $91.50. Three steers consigned by Ronald Menary, Lucknow, averaging 1,223 lbs. sold for an average of $84.06 with sales to $85.75. There were 214 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $94 to the high of $103.50. Nine heifers consigned by Doug McCann, Goderich, averaging 1,092 lbs. sold for an P. Steckle commits to ethanol With many farm sectors being hit by hard times, poor weather and/or poor prices, the need to create new markets for farm products is sup­ ported by many rural MPs. The one area which has received considerable attention in recent years is the production of ethanol as an additive to conventional gaso­ line. Ethanol is produced from com and blended with automobile gas to create a cleaner-burning fuel. Huron-Bruce MP Paul SteckLe says he is sorry things are not mov­ ing more quickly on this issue. There have been claims that the federal government is jeopardizing construction of a $170 million ethanol plant in Chatham and two others in the province. The Chatham plant would use 20 million bushels of com, creating an economic effect on Ontario com producers in the amount of $60 million. Mr. Steckle says he supports the ethanol cause and says the federal government should move more quickly. United States renewable fuels will captured 30 per cent of the market by 1996 and "it is important for Canada to move quickly on pro- Corn crop looks better than ’92 Continued from page 1 ological maturity," he says. When the milk line has moved from the top of the kernel to the bottom, the black layer will begin, says the Cropco letter. At that point, the plant can suffer a killing frost with little loss. "If the region has a killing frost in the next two weeks, the corn quality could be a little light," says Mr. McCallum. "The average first frost date for Bruccficld is Oct. 14 and it would be slightly earlier for the Blyth area." On a note of optimism, Mr. McCallum says the corn crop is doing much belter than in 1992. average of $88.94 with sales to $91. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,231 lbs. sold for an average of $92.22 with sales to $96. Six heifers consigned by Dave Ryan, Bluevale, averaging 1,060 lbs. sold for an average of $91.01 with sales to $94.50. There were 208 cows on offer selling from $50 to $67 to the high of $78. Five cows consigned by John Johnson, Lucknow, averaging 1,654 lbs. sold for an average of $67.84 with sales to $72.50. Two cows consigned by Martin Hendrick, Lucknow, averaging 1,285 lbs. sold for an average of $70.53 with sales to $71.50. Two cows consigned by Albert Middle- kamp, Ripley, averaging 1,065 lbs. sold for an average of $64.20 with sales to $69. Two cows consigned by Bill Consitt, Staffa, averaging 800 lbs. sold for an average of $75.47 with sales to $78. Three cows consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,197 lbs. sold for an average of $70.65 with sales to $73.75. There were 158 veal on offer selling from $88 to $108 to the high of $121. Two veal consigned by Wayne Durnin, Auburn, averaging 695 lbs. sold for an average of $107.02 with sales to $108. Two veal consigned by Murray Clarke, Kincardine, duction or Canada may wind up importing it," says Mr. Steckle. "Why should we do that when we have the resource?" A recent press release from the Ontario Com Producers Associa­ tion (OCPA) says, "$300 million in capital projects and $100 million in grain sales in 1996-97 should be an incentive for the federal govern­ ment." OCPA says the current excise tax break of 8.5 cents per litre for blended ethanol fuels is in effect for only four years, thereby limiting investment in ethanol plants. The organization is asking the government for a 10 year extension to aid in the establishment of the industry. OCPA Executive Vice-President Terry Daynard says, "Rural MPs have been very supportive, but the oil lobby is very strong in this country. They’ve been lobbying flat out to defeat ethanol." "'We need the guarantee of an excise extension or no one will build the large scale plants we need," he says. At present, there are few large scale producers of ethanol in Cana­ da and the cost for the fuel is higher than gasoline. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS BRUSSELS 887-6461 averaging 555 lbs. soid for an average of $102.74 with sales to $103.50. Two veal consigned by Jacob Miller, Lucknow, averaging 555 lbs. sold for an average of $98.33 with sales to $103.50. Four veal consigned by Ducharme Farms Ltd., Zurich averaging 713 lbs. sold for an average of $114.88 with sales to $121. Three veal consigned by Carl Reist, Listowel, averaging 717 lbs. sold for an average of $101.60 with sales to $118. Two veal consigned by Ron MacKenzie, Kimble, averaging 655 lbs. sold for an average of $105.55 with sales to $115.50. Lambs: under 50 lbs. sold $132 to $200; 50 - 79 lbs., $133 to $164; 80 - 94 lbs. $113 to $118; and over 95 lbs., $97 to $100. One lamb consigned by Linda Stevenson, Atwood, weighing 45 lbs. sold for $200. Six iambs consigned by Bill Stroh, Listowel, averaging 58 lbs. sold for an average of $126.51 with sales to $164. Goats sold $17 to $126. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $103 to $146; 500 - 599 lbs., $97 to $135.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $92 to $126.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $95.75 to $113; and 800 lbs. and over, $93.25 to $113. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $104 to $140; 400 - 499 lbs., $100 to $129; 500 - 599 lbs., $90 to $121; 600 - 699 lbs., $88 to $113; and 700 lbs. and over, $82 to $113. "This trend will change," says Mr. Daynard. Mr. Steckle says, "The govern­ ment is committed to ethanol, how­ ever we must look at the reality of the (present) situation." "(Minister of Finance) Paul Mar­ tin is a man who sticks to his com­ mitments to Canadians to reduce the federal deficit," he says. "Things are not going as fast as I would like, but it is a case of money and balancing the books." "The ministers of energy, envi­ ronment and agriculture are all behind the pr.oject, but I don't think anyone (affected by those sectors) would be willing to take the required money from their budgets, at this time," says Mr. Steckle. "The government is setting up a contingency plan to put aside the money so it will be available for the next tern of office, whether we (Liberals) are the ruling party or not. We cannot borrow anymore, at this time. The budget commit­ ments are the most important to the government." • Cycling mishaps are the leading cause of hospital admissions for head injury in children. 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1994. PAGE 23. T7 ■■Jr arm Gov't devises credit plan Young people looking to become established in a farming operation will now have a new option avail­ able to them. Minister of Agriculture and Agri­ food Ralph Goodale recently announced a new Farm Credit Cor­ poration financial program which is designed to meet the needs of retir­ ing farmers who want to pass the farm to the next generation. The Farm Loan Plan will approve a loan to a buyer of up to 90 per cent of the appraised value of the property. The seller will received a portion of the funds immediately, normally 40 per cent, and the bal­ ance will paid over a maximum of five years. Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle Judging standards arrive Robert Humphries, P.Ag. Agricultural Representative for Huron County The long-awaited publication "Ontario Judging Standards" has finally arrived! But not without a price! Three dollars will get you a copy of the judging standards for horticulture and floral design. The brochure is available in both French and English. Remember to state your preference. The booklet has been printed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in co-operation with the Ontario Horticultural Association Huron County 4-H members gather 1,500 lead batteries Gerda VandenHoven, President, 4-H Leaders' Association Huron County 4-H leaders and members wish to announce that nearly 1,500 lead acid batteries were collected during June and July at Becker's Farm Equipment, Lucknow Co-op, Townsend Tire, McGavin's and Vincent Farm We're looking for the good kids" of Ontario Contact this community newspaper for details. Deadline is October 31st. 1994 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM BOYDS /y Now Receiving SOYBEANS & CORN AT Herman Terpstra Elevators this Season “Check us out!55 335-3535 291-2220 ■K ____"W says, "This plan will enable young Canadians to become established in farming and keep them in rural areas. It will allow older farmers to retire and plan for their future with the knowledge that a new genera­ tion of families will Continue to farm." "Although the plan was designed for the transfer of farm assets between family members, it is not limited to only that segment of farmers, but includes anyone who currently qualifies under the Farm Credit Corporation Act." Anyone wishing further informa­ tion should contact Paul Scholten at the Farm Credit Corporation, 50 South St. Goderich, 1-800-567- 6659. and the Garden Clubs of Ontario. To order, send $3/copy (cheque or money order) payable to either: Ontario Horticultural Association c/o Floral Art Shop Royal Botanical Gardens Burlington, Ontario L8N 3H8 The OMAFRA office at Clinton has one copy for people to look at. Feel free to drop in and see this publication, as well as the various other fact sheets and brochures ranging from economics to livestock and from field and horticultural crops to engineering and soils. Equipment. It was a very successful drive and cleaned up many storage sites. Plans are under way for a similar program next year. They look forward to the co­ operation of residents and dealers again in a very worthwhile project. Thanks to all who contributed and helped in any way. A joint community project of Bell Ontario community newspapers association o M Yx B s