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The Citizen, 2003-07-23, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003. PAGE 15. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Calves, yearlings sell lower, down S5 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending July 18 were 1,897 head of cattle, 635 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold $5 lower trade. Cows sold fully steady. On Thursday the veal sold on a steady market. The lambs sold on an active trade with prices $10 to $15 lower. On Friday all classes and weights of calves and yearlings sold $5 lower. There were 512 steers on offer selling from $40 to $47 with sales to $59.50. Ten steers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averag­ ing 1,359 lbs. sold for an average of $56.31 with seven limousin steers averaging 1,375 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $57.26. A charolais steer consigned J.K. Gielen Farms, Crediton, weighing 1.435 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $51.50 with their forty steers averaging 1,439 lbs. selling for an average of $47.88. A limousin steer consigned by Jerry Wilder, Zurich, weighing 1,545 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $56.50 with his overall offering of eleven steers averaging 1,544 lbs. selling for an average of $47.56. Eleven steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, aver­ aging 1,532 lbs. sold for an average of $47.01 with a limousin steer weighing 1,435 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $58. Twenty steers consigned by Phillip Hall, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,385 lbs. sold for an average of $45.80 with a gold steer weighing 1,255 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $54. Fifty-seven steers consigned by Bill Klages, Desboro, averaging 1,263 lbs. sold for an average of $45.43 with a black steer weighing 1,210 lbs. selling to White Veal Meat Packers for $59.50. Six steers con­ signed by Terry Dalton, Lucknow, averaging 1,285 lbs. selling for an average of $45.24 with sales to $56.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Don Shied, Wingham, averaging 1,530 lbs. sold for an average of $43.99 with sales to $51.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Amsey W. and Eda Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,369 lbs. sold for an average of $43.53 with sales to $55. Six steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1,505 lbs. sold for an average of $41.93 with sales to $53.There were 297 heifers on offer selling from $40 to $47 with sales to $57.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,294 lbs. sold for an average of $45.77 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,193 lbs. selling for $57.25. Two heifers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,160 lbs. sold for $47.50 to Norwich Packers. Two heifers consigned by Jim Dickson, Blyth, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for an average of $43.84. Two heifers consigned by Brian and Bill Dallner, Atwood, averaging 1,157 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $45.75. Eighteen heifers consigned by Bill Finkbeiner, Dashwood, averaging 1,309 lbs. sold for an average of $42.54 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,260 lbs. to Dominion Meat Packers for $52. Nine heifers consigned by Scott Hodgins, Crediton, averaging 1,207 lbs. sold for an average of $38.84 with a rwf heifer weighing 1,265 lbs. selling to Dominion Meats for $45. Seven heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,139 lbs. sold for an average of $42.69 with a limousin heifer weighing 1,100 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $47. Five heifers con­ signed by Eldon Chamney Auburn, averaging 1,125 lbs. sold for an average of $37.76 with sales to $48. Thirteen heifers consigned by MuxLea Farms, Woodstock, averag­ ing 1,441 lbs. sold for an average of $36.44 with sales to $45. There were 119 cows on offer. Di and D2 cows sold $30 to $35 with sales to $39; D3, $25 to $30; D4, $15 to $25. Two simmental cows consigned by Dan Hoggart, Londesborough, averaging 1,417 lbs. sold for an average of $38.50 with sales to $39. Nine simmental cows consigned by Wayne averaging 1,245 lbs. sold for an average of $30.67 with sales to $34. There were four bulls on offer sell­ ing from $31 to $34. One Angus bull consigned by Allen Gordon, Ailsa Craig, weighing 1,740 lbs. sold for $34. A holstein bull consigned by Ritzema Farms, Seaforth, weighing 1,620 lbs. sold for $31. There were 162 head of veal on offer. Holstein sold $40 to $50 with sales to $62; Plain Holstein, $25 to $35. Four veal consigned by Bill De Vos Jr., Bluevale, averaging 831 lbs. sold for an average of $58.05 with sales to $62. Two veal con­ signed by Dan and Joanne Baarda, Blyth, averaging 688 lbs. sold for an average of $50.46 with sales to $101 to $108; 110 lbs. and over, $75 to $105. / Goats sold $30 to $215. Sheep sold $30 to $85. Stocker steers, under 400 lbs. sold $117 to $135; 400 - 499 lbs., $105 to $130; 500 - 599 lbs., $104 to $123; 600 - 699 lbs., $81 to $122; 700 - 799 lbs., $74 to $95; 800 - 899 lbs., $61 to $89.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $74 to $82.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $65 to $85.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $102 to $ 114; 400 - 499 lbs., $93 to $ 112; 500 - 599 lbs., $80 to $109; 600 - 699 lbs., $80 to $103; 700 - 799 lbs., $67.50 to $77; 800 - 899 lbs., $75.50 to $85; 900 lbs. and over, $58 to $80.50. Bean dealers merge association The Ontario Bean Dealers Association, the representative organization for Ontario white bean and coloured bean processors and dealers recently announced that it has effectively ceased operations and transferred its activities to the Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA). The bean processors and dealers are now represented through the cre­ ation of a pulse committee, under the grain section of OABA. In mak­ ing the announcement, John Thompson, president of the Ontario Bean Dealers Association said, “The resources available within OABA will allow dry bean processors and dealers to more effectively represent the needs of the Ontario dry bean industry. This move will allow dry bean processors and dealers to bene­ fit from the many synergies that OABA offers.” It is estimated that the Ontario dry bean industry contributed over $70 million to Ontario’s agricultural economy in 2002. In welcoming the creation of a pulse committee within the OABA operating structure, Greg Vanden Bosch, chair of the grain section committee said, “All segments of the agri-food industry are facing considerable change, and within this environment of change, it is impor­ tant to take advantage of opportuni­ ties to represent and advance the entire industry.” OABA president Jim Campbell said, “The creation of a pulse com­ mittee within the grain section is a positive step that will ensure that processor and dealer positions are well represented and communicated to dry bean industry stakeholders, and will continue as representative to Pulse Canada and the Canadian Special Crops Association. The Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA) is a voluntary trade association representing the interests of crop input supply busi­ nesses, country grain elevators and feed manufacturing facilities operat­ ing out of 425 business locations throughout Ontario. Minister works on export market access Continued from page 14 access to vital export markets,” said International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew. “The government remains committed to supporting Canadian beef and veal producers during these difficult times.” “As discussed with my provincial colleagues, our top priority remains resolving the BSE situation and restoring our export market access,” said Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lyle Vanclief. “We will continue to work with the provinces and industry stakeholders to achieve this goal and return our industry to business as usual as quickly as pos­ sible.” The ministers also noted that the government will reassess its supple­ mental import policy, in consulta­ tion with industry stakeholders, once the U.S. has announced that it is reopening its border to Canadian beef and veal products. 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