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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-03-26, Page 111 1 field:man comments Get tames payment campaign successful - Ey J, CAM, HEMINOWAY For about two years the ()Ma- rie Federation of Agriculture along with the Canadian Fede- ration has been seeking conipen- sation for livestock lost by ra- bles. Apparently it was the ef forts of the federations in Bruce and Grey eounties that supplied the "straw that broke the cam. rs back." APOut a Month ago these or- ganizations met with their coun- ty councils to press this request further. A delegation went to Ottawa and presented the sug- gestion that county, province and federal governments split the costs. As a result we now have the Announcement t li a t compensa- tion will be paid on the basis of 40% by the province, 40% by the Federal and 20% by the coun- ty. The responsibility for admin- istration is left with county cowl - ell. Robert McGregor, president of the Huron beef producers, is to be congratulated on the very successful bus tour to Ohio which he arranged, In spite of most un- satisfactory weather M o n ci a y Morning, March 16 only one was unable to make it and we were fortunate in picking up a spare at the last minute, The farms we visited were very similar to Huron except that land was valued at $500 to $600 per acre, The foundation of their feeding was corn. In the feed lots cattle were being fed all the corn silage they would eat plus from eight to fifteen pounds per head per day of shell corn. The standard silo was 20'x70' for corn silage. Smaller ones were used for the high moisture shell corn. At one place Won't postpone demerit system Deputy Highways Minister Col- lins denies there will be any further postponement in intro- ducing the driver's demerit sys- tem in Ontario. It now is sched- uled to begin April 1. Commenting on a report that the plan would be delayed until after the next provincial election Mr, Collins said the system "will start April 1." It has already been set back two months from the original starting date of Feb. 1 to allow more time to inform the public bow it will work, Mr. Collins said the question of a further delay had been raised by Opposition Leader Wintermeyer in legislature. and was emphatically denied, at that time by Premier Frost. Fairfield Forum chooses officers Fairfield Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Ms. Joe White, Seaforth for a social and business evening on Monday. Russell King was elected pres- ident for the next term; Joe White, vice-president; Jack Hep- burn, secretary; Mrs, H. Powe, press reporter; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. El- mer Powe, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lamport and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haist, recreation committee. The annual turkey supper will be held in Crediton Community hall on Tuesday, March 31. HENSALL. SALE PRICES Prices at Hensall Community sale Thursday, March 19: Holstein calves $13,00 to 34.00 Durham. calves , 36.00 to 55.00 Weanling pigs .... 7.80 to 12.00 Chunks 13.10 to 15.20 Feeders „ 16.00 to 17.50 Sows . ..... . . 47,00 to 75.00 Prices were steady on both cattle and pigs this week. Butch- er steers sold up to $24.60 per cwt.; butcher heifers up to $23.20; butcher cows up to $18.10 and butcher bulls to $20.70, There were 480 pigs, 245 cat- tle and 75 calves sold. Two ponies were sold; one for $400 to a Hensel] man and one for $164 to A Mitchell resident. a 2000 was filled from 56 acres of silage corn and :a 16x50 was lblied from 84 acres. with shelled corn. All silos were equipped with unloaders and the feed was dis- tributed mainly by an auger sys- tem though some of the large set-ups used unloading wagons to take the feed to the mangers. Marketing is a serious prob- lem for them though, In this area there were from eight to ten outlets for their cattle. The number going to terminal mar- ketsis decreasing and it was felt that too many cattle were going direct to plants. One load of cattle which would be about half "prime" and the remainder "choice" was delivered to Ar- chibald from Chicago market at 300, In examining the carcasses we were of the opinion that top red brand would equal their "prime." We were told that it was necessary to heavy feed steers for 10 to 12 months to ob- tain "prime" quality, We can get red brand with a somewhat shorter feeding period. The qua - lily of the feeder cattle was very similar to our better cattle. In hogs again can is the basis of their feeding, The carcasses we saw showed a much softer fat and only a small percentage of them would grade B1, Stephen plans 4-H calf club Organizational meeting for Stephen Township 4.11 Catf Club will be held Thursday, April 2, in Crediton Commun- ity hall, it was announced this week by .Federation president, Harvey Hodgins. • Purpose of the meeting will be to explain the 1959 4-H program and enrol mem- bers. Every interested boy or girl will be welcome, said Mr. Hodgins, Those unable to attend the meeting should contact one of the township directors of the Federation, he said. Organization meeting for Exeter clubs has been set for April 9, Huron Associate Ag Rep Art Bolton annuounced Tuesday. Part-time licence for trucks urged Part time licensing of trucks .used only during certain seasons, at reduced fees, is being consid- ered by the Ontario Transport Department, W. E. Stewart, PC, Middlesex North, was told re- cently in the legislature. Mr. Stewart had asked about -Second .U0;911 xeferZimes-Aouocafe EXETER, WARP), MARCH.* inst Poi Owes BEEF PRODUCERS TOUR OHIO -Bob McGregor, Kippen, right, president of Huron County Beef Producers, talks to two Ohio state beef officials during the tour taken there recently by Huron farmers, Maurice Jones, left, is past president of Fulton County beef producers and raises about 500 head a year; Wally Nelson, president of the state's producers' group, markets around 600 cattle per year. -T-A Photo NO DISCIMMINATIO,N HERE -Just to prove they have the true Easter spirit, these eight white bunnies treat the Ione black member of the family like one of themselves. Both the pure black 'and the pure whites were born in the same litter. Their mother is gray. The rabbits . are kept by J. W. Weber at his plant on Highway 83. short term fees or licensing on • a quarterly basis fot trucks used in seasonal farming. Transport Minister Yaremko said the government recognizes certain classes of people might tion of license plate fees where g trucks are not used the whole overning pond SUbsidy be in line for a rebate of a por- evise ARA regulations year. "We. are trying to adopt a system of reduced fees along this line," the minister said. He explained at present anyone applying for a license after Sept. 1, can get a permit to Dec. 31 for half the regular cost for a truck. He disclosed also the depart- ment is planning a mechaniza- tion plan, for issuing drivers' licenses. Each driver will be assigned a code number, probab- ly Issued to coincide with the an- niversary of his birth. This will be issued from a central licens- ing office and would likely be permanent. A baby girl got hold of her mother's engagement ring, chewed the diamond loose, and swallowed. it. Investigating, the family doctor decided the jewel wag lodged in the little girl's bronchial passages. "I would recommend,". he said, "that you have Doctor Whosit remove the lone.'' "Is "Is he to be trusted?" asked the anxious mother, "Oh yes," the doctor reassur- ed her. "I think he's abosolutely honest," DE •••"'", • •••• ••• B' FOR IX doced FOR FOR FOR FOR • livability .. to start strong and slcxy strong, layability . 'produce earl.y. and lay longer. payability high 'quality,' strong -shelled eggs for top market prices, your best buy it's DERALB CHIX. Order yours today!' ReserVii Your by Ordering M KINLEY • FARMS HATCHERY LTD. Phone NonSall 6074A, New regulations pertaining to assistance in the construction a& farm ponds have been adopted by the Ausable River Conserva- tion Authority. Ponds must now be at least 5,000 square feet before a sub- sidy will be considered. However, technical assistance will be pro- vided without charge for smaller ponds. Maximum subsidy has been raised to $150. Here is a complete list of the regulations which now apply: A landowifer within the Aus- able watershed may apply for technical assistance in the con- struction of a farm pond. This service is free to the landowner. Requirements for granto. 1. The application for the grant must be made through the local authority member. 2. The site of, the proposed pond must be approved by the authority engineer before the pond is constructed. 3. The earth from the pond must be spread and levelled. After construction, the autho- rity engineer must be notified that the pond is ready for inspec- tion. If the pond is approved by the engineer, the authority will pay directly to the owner a sub- sidy based on the following sche- dule. (a) A pond of not less than 5,000 sq. ft. but less than 10,000 sq. ft. in area, 35% of the cost of construction up to a maxi- mum subsidy of $75.00. (b) A pond of 10,000 sq. ft, or over in area, a subsidy of 35% of the cost of construction up to a maximum of $150.00. 4. The pond must be dug the same year in which the applica- tion is made, otherwise the 1,1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M11111111111111111111111111111/ Attend Our ILKER CLINIC Tuesday, March 31 BRING IN YOUR COMPLETE (coOR/1- Milker filUirsta Units FOR FREE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT tY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. No labor charge. You pay only for parts needed to replace those damaged or worn. Reserve this date. EXETER DISTRICT Kieft 10 'Cared' feed belivery owner must make a new appli- cation. 5. All applicants must be in the hands of the engineer by July 31 of the year in which the pond is to be dug. Applications re- ceived after this date will be dealt with at the discretion of the board. 6. Any application dated prior to January 1, 1958 will be void and must be re -submitted under the new conditions. 7. A minimum depth for all ponds will be specified by the engineer, depending on condi- tions. 8. The above regulations are effective as of March 12, 1959. President reports No hint ,of next hog :vote; Iesscritics attend annual By ROSS 1.,cwg (Mr. Love, who farms in Hay township, is president Of Huron• no Counttion.) y Hog Producers' Associa- - 111 Opposition to the Ontario hog sfsvemi llebeoiv and NORTH 41/00LES'EX producers' organization seems to -r Uri" At this year's convention on March 16 and 17 in Toronto, hard. Uri°, have been trying to pres- At the conclusion of Mr, NI& ly any riticism was heard. sure the hog producers into Innis' remarks he said; c There was no mention, either, changing their method of sale. "Into the new era which Wel of the possibility of another vote ,.They would like the hogs sold are entering the hog producers on the hog marketing scheme. dutch auction. of this province must bind witli G. F. Perkin, chairman of the. foriseveral.firms. A few buyers of selling others farmers in mutual effort ing, processing and distribution, I heard no hint of what is going Under this system they could appoint one buyer doll t• 1 111thenarket. to co ec ive y mar e - to happen in that regard. like this could agree on pricefield that which they cannot do. Farm Marketing Board reviewed E 11 t'of bf anda oca• ion hogs befare as individuals. If you could be the different court cases that the sale ever started and there free to sell your hogs as YOU so had taken place during the past desirethrough your demoeratic plan and regulations are still in woulackofcompetition. year and said the marketing would be organization, then you will keep This proposal was voted down your position sound; but if you full force and effect across this at a meeting of producers in are not free to sell as you province and the comp.iilsory December, direction program is still in fullAfchoose, this more extensive pro. force in those sections of the continuedterthis meetingfor auctthe esePllriensgsUrtoe such a degree that the board It is your prerogative to do it gram will have to be adopted. province where it was in force prior to October 1958, felt it desirable to get the aid and you can." of ex ert opinion on thesubject,He said that if the packing Despite the inclement weather - 171 plants and feed companies con. Dr. A. Monieson, formerly of the and blocked roads, over 300 at- tended this year's annual meet- University of Toronto and now tinue to put large numbers of ing, including 14 of the 18 clirec- with the Wharton School of Co hogs out to feed on contract, the hog producers would have no. meree and Finance at the Um - tors from Huron. alternative but to build slaught. ering plants and kill, their osVn, hogs, He felt that we should tic) better job of advertising our products. We should develop ant advertising program which would acquaint the consumers of both Canada and United States of the value of our Canadian bacon, choice Canadian ham, and pork chops. He also suggested the estab. fishing of more assembly points to better serve producers and eliminate transportation costs. J. R. Kohler, general manager of the hog co-op, gave a report on the marketing and prices from Sept. 1, 1958 until Feb. 28,, 1959. Bob Carbert was the after din. ner guest speaker on March 16. His topic was "What's ahead for the family farm?" At the election of officers, Charles McInnis was re-elected president with Clayton Frey, Dr. Monieson promptly dis- Lambton, succeeding Arthur Ran-. counted auction selling as an ef- toul of Carlton Place as vice- fective sales method for the co- president. The district directors operative, saying that it should were all re-elected to their re- only be used for second hand spective districts. when The highlight of the meeting' goods ss were tsetrbeseseffsaelree,d einsniallr was the president's address. Mr, orun McInnis said according to the ers weregra dneud numerous lots,ereor us and Dep't of Agriculttfre, there are to each other. w henunknown buy. 78,984 hog producers in Ontario, In 1958 there were 2,183,578 On- tario produced hogs slaughtered in processing plants besides what was slaughtered by country butchers and farmers for their own consumption. This amount is over one-third of the total production of all Canada which versity of Pennsylvania, exam- ined the board's operation and the packers' auction proposal. A brief submitted on Jan. 14 to the,Me.at Packers Council out- lined Dr. Monieson's findings and proposed a ticker type method. of .communicating sales i 'irmation between the co-op- erative office and the buyers. 11 would give asking price bids, was 6,458,848. , quantities and completed sales on record. He said the hog producers ) Since then a committee from were only receiving 50", of the consumers dollar. From 1949 to 1955 the percentage of the con• sumers dollar decreased 12%. Since the sales program became more effective in 1955 this trend has been halted. In mentioning some of price advantages he said the average price paid in 1958 for hogs in Ontario was $28.44 per hundred dressed weight. The average price in the four Western Canada markets - Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary- was $25.29 which was $3.15 less than the Ontario price. During the years 1949-1951 in - elusive before the selling agency was in operation, the, Toronto market only averaged $1.05 over these same western markets. Our Ontario prices have im- proved $2.10 per hundred or $3.15 per hog on over 2 million hogs marketed in 1958. In addition to this, it should be noted that, before the agency started to sell hogs, about 50% of the hogs in Ontario were sold at prices ranging from 250 to 75e a hundred less tban the To- ronto price. Today hogs market- ed outside of Toronto sell for as high a price as those marketed in Toronto. During the past year the Meat Packers Council, which includes 11 of the largest packers in On - MORE MONEY FOR BARLEY GROWERS 1,*,r,„. 4 lAt rla 61 C14110,0 You'll make more money from a heavier, high- er quality barley crop when you top dress with AEROPRILLS* in early spring. 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