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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-02-11, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 1954 Page 3 I Knowing Where To Sell Saves You Money Sell Ypur Poultry With Confidence TOP PRICES PAID WEIGHED AT YOUR DOQR Riverside Poultry Co. Howard Ferguson, District Representative PHONE COLLECT7-1230 London Hensall 680*r>2 WITH USED PARTS BATTERIES BATTERY CABLES — FAN BELTS WHEELS TIRES ETC, Glenn's Auto Wreckers Exeter Phone 418 \J00fC . You Get Both/ in a Case Spreaderfy ★ LOW HIP-LEVEL LOADING * AUTOMATIC SELF-HOISTING HITCH Exeter Farm Equipment Huron Hog Raisers Stress Quality, Elect Zurich Man Vice-President Beatty Equipment Water Bowls Litter Carriers The Huron County Ho,g Pro­ ducers, at the annual meeting in the agricultural office board room, Clinton, Thursday after­ noon, re-elected Bert Lobb, of Holmesville, as president, and Harry Sturdy, of Auburn, as first vice-president. Alvin Rau, Zurich, will be second vice - president, succeeding Orval Taylor, of Bel­ grave, again urer. Mr. of the _ four directors’ meetings, five executive and two public meet­ ings were held. "When the Cen­ tral Marketing Agency was set up almost one year ago, your executive was in stout opposition ■to its being operated on a pro­ vincial scale — we felt that it should have been a national set­ up.” He added, however, that the executive believes the agency is successful. The project over the past four years, said the president, was to encourage the raising of good hogs, and to make the younger farmer interested. Eleven 4-H Club members were presented with $10 for taking part in swine club work. Huron county, in 1953, placed fourth in the province in hog production, raising 122,143 hogs. Perth county, placing first, raised 16'01,000 hogs. Mr. Lobb reported that the Grey, Bruce 'and Huron zone was ■the heaviest-production zone in Ontario. "Eight counties in this section of the province produced more hogs than any others, al­ though ‘the grades slipped two ■per cent, this last year.” • Shows Optimism "I don’t agree with the ‘big­ shots’ who predict that the mar­ ket won’t last long. In the United States pork is selling much dear­ er than it is in Canada. In Janu­ ary, 19 54, reports show that Ca­ nadian production is down 62,- 057 to what it was one year ago, while in the U.S. production was down 20.1 per cent, Roy Jewell, London, referred to the decrease in quantity in hogs apparent in Huron county. Mr. Jewell predicted that if our country's quality continues to de­ crease, that we will cross paths some day with the United States, which has become quality-con­ scious. In quoting Clayton Frey, dis­ trict director for the southern counties on the Ontario Hog Pro­ ducers' Marketing Board, Mr. Jewell said "The quality contin­ ues to slip, yet we still have a quantity of food supplies, better breeding, wdiich results in qual­ ity carcasses, and every facility to work with, yet we are lacking an incentive to produce quality.” The speaker said that produc­ ers are being told that the hog situation looks sound for 1954 for the first 10 months but that they can expect a change. It seems we may have more hogs to market this year, andt then, ■too, the Western farmers' may catch up with eastern pro-duction of hogs.” Mr Jewell reminded the farm­ ers that production of hogs can Bill Young, Blyth, was appointed secretary-treas- Lobb reviewed the work i past year, and said that directors’ meetings, be decreased much faster than increased •— tihat in one month the whole picture could soon be changed. Speakifig on the Marketing Agency, Mr- Jewell said that al­ though it has made gress, he didn’t give credit for ceived. Marketing Norman chairman of the Ontario Market­ ing Board, reviewed the opera­ tions of the board. He said that domestic consumption in Canada last year was 90,000 hogs per week, down from 94,000 the year previous. "In 19 53, 12 lbs. the good some pro- it all the prices re­ Board McLeod, of Waterloo, more beef was consumed per capita, and seven pounds less pork.” "When one compares beef , and pork prices,” said the chairman, "the latter has grown decidedly high.” Eldred Aiken, Allanford, rep­ resentative of Z o n e 6, Grey, Bruce and Huron counties, on the “Marketing Board, said that quality has a great deal to do with over-marketing, especially the United States markets. "It has been pointed out,” he said, "that the percentage of quality of grade ‘A’s had dropped to a low of of 32.7—the lowest since 1940.” ■ - . . • • - ; . .....- Down to Earth By D. I. HOOPER Phone 508 Exeter CHICK STARTER NEW FORMULA SHUR GAIN CHICK STARTER ORDINARY CHICK STARTER Nitrogen Many farmers have yet to fully realize the relationship of Nitro­ gen and Protein. Actually, our livestock get less feed from a bushel of grain to­ day than they did 15 years ago. Sure yields have increased, but the protein in our corn has gone down—from an average of 9.5% to about 8.5%.Some people blame the drop on hybrid corn. But the real reason is a shortage of plant food in the soil. It takes nitrogen to make protein, and it takes extra nitrogen to make those big yields we’re growing. That’s why you shoot with both barrels when you. give your corn the .plant foods it needs— especially nitrogen. You increase the yield, and you step up tne protein content too. For every dollar spent on nitrogen, there’s a good chance you’ll get $2 to $5 worth of protein. That’s protein you don’t have to buy. When there isn’t enough nitro­ gen in the soil, the corn plant puts a little less protein in each kernel. Now if you sell your corn, that ‘‘missing” protein doesn’t cost you anythin'g. But when you feed low protein corn, you have to dig down and buy protein supplements to make up the difference. It takes 7<J worth of supple­ ment to make a bushel of 8.5.% corn equal to 9.5% corn (with soybean meal at $90 per ton). Does this extra protein have the same feeding value as the protein in unfertilized corn? Yes — if you feed corn to cattle, sheep or goats. Ruminants can digest and use any and all kinds of protein. Hogs are definitely more sensi­ tive as far as quality of protein in concerned. However, “Hags can use practically all of this protein equally well, up to 12% protein in corn. Beyond that, the increase doesn’t do them much good”. You’ll still have to feed hogs a protein supplement, but you’ll need less of it. Of course, corn needs phos­ phorus and potash too. Nitrogen can’t do the job alone. We should also remember that cob corn is not a high-protein crop. We grow it mostly for its carbohydrates. However, the fact that you can Comments About Centralia By MRS. F. BOWDEN Protein DID YOU KNOW? This may surprise you: an acre of 10'0-bushel corn uses only four pounds of nitrogen during its first month. But that acre gobbles up four pounds each and every day during tasseling and earing. THIS WEEK On holiday. New Formula SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter Is a Sensational NEW Feed HERE IS WHAT IT WILL DO — Boost Chick Growth By 25% . . . Actual tests at the SHUR-GAIN farm prove that new form­ ula SHUR-GAIN fed chicks weigh 25% more at 8 weeks age. of Improve Feed Conversion By 20% . . . Three pounds much chicken of new formula SHUR-GAIN will produce growth as 4 pounds of ordinary starter. as Speed Up Feathering New formula range earlier. fed chicks are fully feathered and ready for Make More Money How? 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Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Morgan, Blanche and Marilyn visited over the weekend with relatives in Ridgetown.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Godbolt, Mr. ..... ” and Mrs. Reg Hodgson attended the "At night.Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Godbolt, Maxine and Lenore, of Mitchell, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. George Ghdbolt. A joint meeting of the Cen­ tralia and Whaled congregations will be held in the church on Thursday evening of this week. A crokinole party will be held in the school room of the church on Friday evening, February 19. The Mission Band will meet on Sunday morning. increase both yields and protein content makes that extra protein worth shooting for. and Mrs. Elmer Powe, Mr. Stratford Teachers’" College Home” dance on Friday “With the present system of transportation, who knows when we will be shipping pork-cuts to Great Britain? With Britain in­ vesting money in our Canadian industries—it would he a close tie to our economic set-up," said Aiken. He warned, however, that Britain is particuar as to quality in pork, and if this should con­ tinue to drop, a market with her would not be possible. Harry Sturdy and Orva.1 Tay­ lor each reported on the survey being taken by them along with secretary Young in Huron Coun­ ty. G. W. Montgomery and Harold Baker, agricultural representa­ tive and assistant respectively, each spoke to the group. The as­ sociation’s financial position ap­ pears to be. healthy, with a bal­ ance on hand of $615.59, after a total expenditure of $916.39. The county association will be eligible to send 21 voting dele­ gates to the annual convention at Toronto. Deep and Shallow Welh Pumps Ladders — Pipe and Pipe Fittings We are prepared to measure your barn and give you an estimate for stables and installations, if necessary. We repair pumps, repair and install plumbing of all kinds. GIVE US A CALL Lloyd McLean ST. 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