THE WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE Some U.S. Cattle With choice steers bringing an’ extreme top of $29 per 100 Ib. at Toronto this week, Cana- dian cattle prices are currently at very lofty levels — probably higher than in any important beef producing country in the world. Earlier this week Prime steers weighing under 1,300 Ib at Chicago were topping at $28.75, with most choice and pprime steers up to 1,300 1b. selling from $26.25 to $28.00. Under these circumstances it is not surprising, with our catile Prices so strong and current slaughter supplies down from a year ago (mainly in better grades of steers), to see. som2 small influx of U.S. cattle. Dur- ing the week ending December info Canada slaughter cattle imported mak- ing 101 for 1958 to date. During the same week $55 head of Can- adian slaughter cattle were ex- ported to U.S. markets, plus 10,996 feeders. The totals for, the year to date, with compar- able 1957 figures in brackets, are: slaughter cattle $2,268 (71,580); feeders 438,480 (174,786); calves 15,534 (11- 787). Cattle exports this year will be a new record high. As long as the current rela- tionship between U.S. and Cana- dian cattle markets persists, it will not be surprising to see a moderate inward movement of slaughter cattle. It, in fact, is the best indication of th ® Cows in demand at Kamloeps sale throughout 1958 in 1958 maintained stab- of uncer- economy as a whole,” Market at the first regular cattle sale of 1959 at Kamloops last week was partictlarly Canadian agriculture Strong on cows and light re-| jlity in the face of many uncertainties, and was “un- placement females. There were} qoubtedly a source of strength in a cae no choice stocker steer calves} tainty for the Canadian offered. according to the Canadian Bank of Commerce. There were 365 cattle and| In a review of agriculture for 1958, the Bank's Commercial Letter says that despite local adverse conditions, the Canadian calves and 32 lambs sold during the day for a value of $58,643. About 130 head sold went for export. . agricultural community had a Good butcher steers brought | reasonably successful year. $23.50 to 2 good feeder| Por 1959, it foresees markets steers $23 to 24.75 er steer calves butcher heifers $19 to 2 feeder heifers 1 to ~|for agriculture “no more un favorable than those of the last twelve months.” 1 —— ever, are less clear. The flow of cattle to the U.S. may be ex- pected to continue until either demand falls off or the number of animals for export becomes negligible. On both counts, it appears unlikely that 1959 will prove to be a repetition of 1958 in terms of numbers exported. Agriculture maintained stability ter wheat, cats for grain, bar- ley, flaxseed, mixed grains, soy- beans and root crops is greater than that of last year. Estimat- ed total wheat crop was 368.7 million bushels compared to 370.5 in 1957. The size'of the harvest on the prairies, unexpectedly high as it was in a year of severe drought, has been attributed to improved farming methods in that region, the Letter continues. Outlook for the dairy indus- try remains good. A further rise in productivity per cow occur- red during the year, as the milk yield again rose slightly despite the continued decline in the The letter concludes survey of oilseed crops in Can- ada which, it says, ‘‘are yearly with a becoming more popular Canadian farmers.” In 1958, for example, the acreage sown to flax was five times that of 1950; soybean acreage had almost doubled, and plantings from an experimental acres, to nearly 680,000. with 1,400 Growing industrialization and the world's growing population alike provide promige of future high levels of demand for oil- seeds, the Letter concludes. The experience of recent years has shown that Canadian agriculture can play its part in supplying world demand, while Canadian industry itself provides a market for both the raw material and of rape had grown’ - ™ 07 Oversea: 6th, there were 78 head of|strength of our beef markets choice stocker heifer calves 25|EXPORT NOT CLEAR eee : demand “tor “wheat | 7 cpentee daly: Coe on tarme lite Seton cence 7; good stocker heifer| The outlook for products in- cue mnot be clearly foreseen good cows|tended mainly for the domestic|@t this time, the Letter. contin- to 24.75; common to medium : cows 18 to 19.75; stocker cows up to $182 each; good veal pen eason calves 24 to 25.75: good butch- er bulls 18 to 19.90; good lambs 18.50. ues, although official expecta- be eg cen tions are that last year’s sales of over 300 million bushels in foreign markets will be repeated in 1958-59. market appears generally good, the Letter states, as population continues to increase, and a high level of labor income seems like- ly to be maintained. Export market prospects how- The continuation of a high level of livestock marketings, both for export and the home market,.was a factor of major importance to the agricultural industry throughout 1958, the review states. MARRIES WIDOW WITH EIGHT CHILDREN on Repairs... Hunting may have finished but January brings in open season . ste Up to November 22, some -- on repairs for the logging in- : , sc ay ‘ 493,000 head of cattle had ustry and ranchers. moved into export channels, ESSO ST@VE OL compared to 208,000 last year, Cold weather, difficult working a situation which did much to sustain western farm cash in- come. conditions and long spells with idle machinery mean heavy loss to the operator. MEANS MONEY IN YOUR POCKET, AND MORE HEAT IN YOUR HOME We have just the right heating fuel for your home; High production levels on the Prairies were mainly responsible for increased hog marketing dur- ing the latter half of the year The Letter notes also that tur- key marketings increased by 39 It is therefore the logical time to carry out those necessary re- pairs which will ensure full pro- duction with normal working per cent in the first eight you save because it is refined and proved for your i conditivns, months of the year over the particular kind of heating unit. 4 same period in 1957, showing f “growing importance of turkeys in Canadian agriculture.” mureRat (Esso) Na raopucrs Our workshops in Williams Lake are fully equipped and staffed by expert craftsment to perform any GRAIN CROPS | Estimated production of win- ( cs Tire Trouble? See us C&S Tire Service BERNINA DOES ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL STITCHES AUTOMATICALLY = task you may demand of your industrial machinery. 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