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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-08-23, Page 11Second Section ONTARIO, AUGUST 1962 „.• learn by doin g' rea page Eleven .. ..... ... . : .... Furrow and farrow Improvement ass'n urea Tor ee men NOW... SHIFT ON-THE` 1;0,.. THE FLIP SNP Now, from the world's largest tractor maker, comes the world's simplest, most practical shift on-the-go . . Multi-Power trans- Mission! Lets you gear down Or speed up—right on-the-go—as easy as you switch on a light. Arid does it smoothly, effortlessly, without any Clashing jolt, With 12 forward speeds to choose from—all different, and all in. direct gear drive—every task becomes easier, fuel costs drop and you feel more refreshed at the end of the dayt Come in and see Multi-Power demonstrated. See for yourself the outstanding advantages it gives you on the MP 25 gas, the MP 50— diesel arid gas—and the MP 65 diesel and gas models. We buy twine by the carload. Because we save money we pass the sav- ing on to you. SUPRIOR. is top quality twine, rodent and instot treat- ed. -EXE/Itt SE E US FOR * Front End Loatleit * Grove Wagons * Grove brain Boxes * Grove Forage Boxes * Pipe Elevators * Feed Mixers * Grain Augers Fully Automatic Committee s ggests seed grain prices Minimum prices for treated seed in new bags (basis at forms or local shipping point) were, recommended at a recent meeting of the seed marketing and publicity committee of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association, as follows: WINTER WHEAT Registered No. 1 3rd generation $2.95 Certified No. 1 ,.., 2,60 bu. Commercial No. 1 . 2,40 bu, RYE (Tetra Petkus) Commercial No. 1 .. 2.00 be, WINTER BARI-4Y Registered No, 1 .. 2,50 bu, Certified No. 1 ..... 2,35 be. Commercial No, 1. . .. , 2,15 bu. These prices, for highest grades of good seed, are in keeping with the upward trend in feed prices, considering available supplies, c o LI p 1 e d with present demands. All markets are firm. Large quan- tities of seed are being export- ed to U.S.A. In keeping with efforts to increase feed grain production in Ontario by 20%, there are indications that many farmers By DON FAIRBAIRN Ontario beef producers, who have been trying to develop a marketing plan that could undertake an information and promotion program, were of- fered a helping hand last Thursday by the provincial minister of agriculture, Hop. William A. Stewart. While the minister also hap- pens to he a beef producer himself, this is not favoritism since almost every other com- modity group has had help of some kind from the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Mr, Stewart's offer of assist- ance would not provide the complete public relations pro- gram, including a promotional campaign to stimulate the sale of beef, that producers have been considering, but it would provide an office and a secretary-manager for the as- sociation and the means of providing an information pro- gram for producers to keep them abreast of both produc- tion and marketing develop- ments. The minister is suggesting a completely new set-up for the Ontario Beef Producers Assoc- iation, which has been a some- what loose organization of empty beef producers associa- tions whose activities have been financed by annual grants from the Ontario Department of Agriculture, The new approach envisages a provincial organization simi- lar to the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association which would be called a beef improvement association. The ODA would supply a secretary- manager and funds to help organize active county groups to tie in practical beef produc- ers, pure bred breeders and the department. The Ontario Beef Improve- ment Association could recom- mend to the ODA research activities in the nutrition field, development of a beef-cow-and- calf herd policy, investigation of the feasibility of community pastures and arty measures that would improve the beef cattle industry of the province as the soil and crop improve- ment association has done in the area of field crops. The work of the latter organization in pasture and forage crop im- provement, as well as increas- ing the use of better grain and corn varieties is well kftown. Concern about feeders There is considerable con- cern in Ontario about the avail- ability of feeder cattle to pro- vide eastern markets With potential finished beef, Many producers feel that a beef cow-calf operation might be practi- cal but are loath th proceed on their own initiative. Informa- tion about breeding and feed- ing practices to produce better beef, the benefits of tested sires and the development of crossbreds Would all be ex- tremely useful tothese farm- ors, and this new program could provide that kind of knowledge, U could also provide infer melon abottt the kind of beef consumers Prefer—the aniauet of fat, possibility of de-fatting and how to feed to produce the will take advantage of the fall season and late summer to plow and prepare extra land for such winter crops as wheat, barley and rye. It is pointed out that satis- factory crops of rye can be produced with proper manage, ment on sandy type soils, while wheat and barley favor well-drained clay loam, la ad- dition these crops, particularly rye, can be used to good ad- vantage. as winter cover crop: for early spring pasture and as a soiling crop to improve action of bacteria and increase content of organic matter. Rye as part ration in livestock feeds has become more popu- lar in recent years. Some farms are using it to advan- tage as silage. There has also been increased interest byway of increasing acreage of winter barley, Committee membership con- sists of practical farmers, dealers and department of- ficials, W. E, Breckon, Bur- lington, and R. E Goodwin, To- ronto, have been chairman and secretary since the organiza- tion of the committee in 1945. type of beef that commands the best: price. That requires assembling the latest develop- ments in feed efficiency, feed additives a n d comparative values of various types of feed such as silage, hay, pasture, pellets and so on. Studies to determine the cost of production of beef at differ- ent ages might he undertaken and the information relayed to producers as well as the most up-to-date information on grad- ing and shipping to help farm- ers provide top quality cattle for the market. Beef producers recognize that they feed more than twice as much grain for every pound of gain as do poultry and hog producers, They feel this can be improved. Many also feel that improved quality could in- crease the per capita consump- tion of beef in Canada which now stands at about 70 pounds per year. In Australia, which is noted for sheep but is also a beef producing country, people eat about 80 pounds of beef per year. Agriculture Minister Stewart hopes that his suggested pro- gram for Ontario beef produc- ers will stimulate their interest in improving quality and in de- veloping a program to help themselves. It is not being forced on them—they can de- cide whether this offer of as- sistance will help them achieve what they want. They can ac- cept or reject it. Bean meet at sunrise Huron county crop report By D. G. GRIEVE Associate Ag Rep Continued sheWery Weather has hampered harvest opera- tions. Most of the grain is off in the south end of the county with farmers working at the straw. There is Mille a bit of grain Mill standing or in the swath in the north end of the county. Some second cut hay is be* ing harvested, although yields are low due to earlier dry weather. By BOB SeH.ROgInR "It is very good training for the time when you plan to go out and farm on your own." This, according to three area boys who are active in 4-11 work, is the prime benefit re- ceived from working and par- ticipating in 4-H activities. All three .youths, visited by The T-A this week, indicated that the training received et their meetings and from their summer projects will serve them in good stead when the time comes to go oul on their own. interviewed were John Lang- ford and Edward Johns of Exe- ter 4-11 .Calf Club and Larry Lynn of the local corn club. The three district farm youths are typical of the more than 35 boys and girls who are participating in the three main 4-H clubs in the district. Dairy club representative John Langford, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lang- ford, RR 1 lateen, is a mem- ber 'of the Exeter Dairy Calf Club and this summer marks the fourth year in a row that lie is raising a dairy calf on his father's farm as part of his summer project. When asked about the useful- ness of his 4-H work, John re- plied: "It will benefit me a great deal when I start buying cattle on my own." John indicated that at the monthly meetings of the dairy club the members have a dis- cussion on dairy cattle man- agement in which they learn of the hazards and pitfalls that must be avoided in working, with dairy cattle. However, the club does not dwell solely on what not to do. Members 'learn ways to make the best of situations and me- thods by which they can make their work on the farm easier and more enjoyable, Along with their discussions at each meeting, which entail such cattle topics as herd health, feeding and herd man- By MRS. FLORENCE ELLIOTT Huron Federation Secretary Facts on the Ontario farmer: Farm people have demon- strated their ability to man- age not only their own farm business, they have also shown that they are capable of de- veloping and expanding their own co-operative enterprises. There is in Ontario today a complete range of co-operative business enterprises serving practically ever y community, agement, the members write a short test at the conclusion of a study, the results of which contribute towards their scores in the club competition at the end of the year.. The club members also judge a herd of dairy cattle at var- ious meetings to learn the desirable features of the avi- In the dairy club each mom-' her must raise his or her own. calf during the. summer and These co-ops handle farm sup- plies, market farm produce, ins sure the farmer against a variety of risks including auto collision, sickness and accident, and farm liability. They provide the farmer with life insurance and pre-paid medical protection, and housing for elderly people of moderate means. There are 183 rural credit unions in. Ontario providing savings and credit facilities for thousands of farm. families. —Please turn to page 13 have it ready for judging at the "Achievement Day” at Exeter Fall Fair. Points are awarded through- out the year to determine the final standings of each mem- ber. The bulk of the points are given for the appearance and care of the calf and the showmanship at the Exeter fair. A very important part of the work on each member's sum- mer project is the keeping of records. In the calf club the individuals are primarily in- terested in the amount of feed given the calf, the cost, and the rate of development of the animal. Along wtili the training re• eeived and the competition each summer, John slated that he also enjoyed his 4-H work eecau.se of "the fellowship with the rest of the boys and the training on how to conduct a meeting." Corn club member Larry Lynn, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elson Lynn, RR 1 Woodham, belongs to Exeter Corn Club, whose members are looking after and keeping re- cords of a one-acre plot of canning corn for their project. Of prime importance to this club and its members is a financial record of their crop by which they can determine their actual profits and then decide for themselves whether it would be beneficial or not to raise the sweet corn on a larger scale. This is Larry's first year in the sweet. corn club although he has been and still is a member of the dairy calf club, included in the reports on his project, which count to- ward his point total in the overall competition, is a crop record, a financial record and a section for determining the profit or loss from the pro- ject. The crop record is used mainly to determine the yield per acre, the most important aspect of the corn project. Also included in the crop record are significant dates such as planting, harvesting and days to maturity. — Please turn to page 15 Price .set for beans New . white bean COntraet, agreed to :Morilay by grower and dealer representatives, provides for a 10-cent increase over last year's prices. The 1902 contract calls for a price of $6.25 per cwt, up until Jan. 1, 1903, and $6,50 per cwt, after -that date, Last. year's prices were $6.25 and $0.40. Agreement was reached at the third meeting of the .pegel- atiag parties. Spokesman for the Ontario Bean Growers' Marketing Board said almost all of last year's crop has been sold. "We will• be going into the harvest with fairly clean elevators," he indicated. Ire stated this year's crop should have a good yield, "fully as high as last year's". Start new fall project Huron County 4-H home- making club leaders begin their fall work during the next two weeks as they discuss 1,001 ways to prepare vege- tables in connection with the newly revised project "Dress- ing Up Vegetables" sponsored by the home economics service at training schools conducted by Miss Isabelle Gilchrist, home economist for Huron County. It is expected that nearly 80 leaders and assistants will at- tend the three schools at Clin- ton, August 23 and 24; Wing- ham, August 28 and 29, and Legion Hall, Hensalll August 30 and 31, In. turn, these leaders will present the project to clubs of 12 to 25 year olds in the com- munity. Diet: A penally for exceed- ing the feed limit. • Inspection of test plots and outlines of new developments in chemicals will feature the sunrise bean meeting to he held „at Jack Peck's farm, near Kippen, Thursday, August 30. The meeting, which will start at 8 a.m., is sponsored by the Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association. Among the speakers will be Dr. Howard Clark, Canada Dep't of Agriculture, Harrow; Wendell Snow and Dick Flrank of Western Ontario Agricultur- al School, Ridgetown, Huron Ag Rep Doug Miles is in charge of the meeting and Soils Specialist Jack Murray will outline the experimental plot work, EXAMINES CORN PLOT Larry Lynn, Winchelsee —Photo by Doerr See the • EDWARD JOHNS RECORDS CALF'S PROGRESS He'll show Aberdeen Angus calf at Achievement Day Federation news Farmers remain vital to Ontario economy E Dual Cross-Feed Forage Box 011erS.AourAreftrIct , 110, 4::2"Ige" MAI 1111 John Beane JR. JOHN LANGFORD BRUSHES UP HIS HOLSTEIN CALF BRUCEF1ELD . . 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