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MARYS 011111MIM Woburn NI" I ARVA • ILpNoeN Br yonston THORNDA4E imita.10.07& DOOR Middlesex County Rd. 27 or` rT Kintore I rnesford 4 ' Thorndale Hwy. 2 Study underway to conserve fuel cost Try new proposals A study of methods to save fuel by reducing the tillage required for production of Ontario field crops, while at the same time Maintaining existing levels of production, is being undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as part of the provin- ce's Energy Management Program, The study is being conducted by Professor T. B. Daynard of the Crop Science Department, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, At present, energy used for tillage represents up to 60 percent of the "non-fertilizer" requirements of certain crops. "Field crops comprise over 97 percent a the commercial farm acreage in Ontario and we believe substantial savings can result from reduced tillage," PLOWMEN MEET —Professor Daynard said. The Huron County Plowmen's Association held their annual meeting at the McKillop Township offices in Winthrop on Monday, Retiring Russell Bolton, left, past president John Clark and Huron The study, expected to be Ag-Rep Don Pullen are deeply involved in the proceedings. completed in April, 1976, will Discuss new trends at "Farmers' Week" It is encouraging to see the Federal Government finally attempting to curb the inflation that is strangling Canada's economy and destroying the cash savings of countless people, par- ticularly those on pensions or fix- ed incomes, Many people wonder how the Prime Minister could do such an about face since the elec- tion of July 8, 1974, Whether one agrees or not with the methods being adopted, all Canadians should be willing to give the proposals a try, providing the controls are administered fairly. It is, therefore, both frustrating and disappointing to learn of organized labour's outright attempt to thwart any attempt to control wage settlements. Other powerful, all-embracing unions, such as the Ontario Teachers Federation, are challenging the Federal 11 guidelines. There are few, if any, who would deny teachers the right to a respectable salary, There are many Ontario citizens who feel that young teachers, just graduating from University and Teachers College, should be getting a higher starting salary. But such recognition is simply unacceptable to those well- established teachers since their pensions at retirement are based on their best three years salary. The Toronto Secondary School teachers spurned an offer of , about 39% increase in salaries, going out on strike even though the offer by the Toronto Board exceeded the Federal guidelines, According to a retired High School teacher writing in an On- tario weekly, "the Toronto offer would have meant certain teachers in Toronto would have received $25,000 a year, would have over 12 weeks vacation from the classroom, would teach about 4 hours and 40 minutes maximum each school day. Ac- cording to this source, it would have been possible for such teachers to retire at 55 with $17.- 000 a year pension plus 20 days annual accumulated sick leave up to a maximum of half a year's salary," Taking into considera- tion the job security afforded by the Ontario Teachers Federation to its members, and no one can teach in Ontario who is not a member, it would appear a generous offer was made. However, 160,000 Toronto young people have been without teachers in their classrooms for several weeks. One is tempted to wonder if Toronto teachers are really interested in their profes- sion — which should be the education of those they are hired to teach — or in their own selfish greed. Having witnessed the fiasco of the recent Postal workers strike, and the hardships it created, one wonders what is really gained by such tactics. One thing all Canadians can be thankful fat' is that the Hon. Bryce Mackasey, Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 40 Postmaster General, had the in- testinal fortitude to maintain his position until a favourable vote was held by the workers — many of whom it was felt wanted to get back to their jobs and pay che- ques long before their union leaders, who were always on full pay, allowed them to vote. Canadian farmers, and indeed consumers, have every reason to be concerned if the present pattern of labour unrest resulting in strikes closing down processing plants and grain handling facilities is allowed to continue, Last summer, the Olmstead Produce Freezing plant at Wheatley was closed down due to strike action right at the time hundreds of acres of peas and green beans were ready for harveSting. The result was con- \ fusion and frustration as new outlets had to be found on short notice. While most of the crop was harvested the producers vir- tually worked for nothing since increased shipping costs to dis- tant plants used up most of the revenue from the crops. And of course some of the crop was lost, Most serious pig disease Enzootic pneumonia is a worldwide problem. Along with rhinitis, it's one of the province's most serious pig diseases, says Dr. P. G, Oliver, swine diseases consultant in the Veterinary Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Enzootic pneumonia can cause a 15 to 25 percent reduction in the weight gain and feed ef- ficiency of pigs, depending on the severity of lung lesions. "Most herds in Ontario develop cases of enzootic pneumonia. The known exceptions to this are S.P.F. herds under the certified herd policy," he states. The veterinarian points out that economic losses are extremely heavy because of the reduced growth rates of the pigs. Enzootic pneumonia is caused by a bacterium called mycoplasma. Symptoms of the infection include a dry.cough that is accentuated by movement and exercise. Breathing is often quick, jerky and uneven, Dr. Oliver states that while there is not a high death rate among pigs affected by enzootic pneumonia, many swine can be affected to varying degrees. No drugs are available for the treatment of the micKoplasma. The antibiotics and other drugs used are primarily to treat secondary bacteria, such as pasteurella, that are always present with the infection. A producer's best answer is to control the incidence of the in- fection. "Since poor management aggravates the severity of eff- zootic pneumonia, producers should provide their herds with an ideal environment — free from drafts, dampness, cold and sudden changes in temperature," he says. A producer who has had severe, problems with enzootic pneumonia, should enrol under the Certified Herd Policy for Swine. In this way, producers can start out with a clean herd free of virus pneumonia. There were those who dis- claimed any responsibility for the unfortunate position in which the farmers found themselves since, as they put it, there was no labour contract signed prior to the planting of the crop. True enough. But farmers feel an obligation to produce food and believe that processors and labour have an obligation to process it, It is little wonder there is growing concern in Southwestern Ontario now, due to the fact the huge Heinz'plant at Leamington has labour contracts coming up fot negotiation prior to next year's vegetable crop harvest. Considering the hundreds of acres of tomatoes and other crops processed by Heinz at Leamington, the growers are left • in a very vulnerable position if a strike should occur at harvest time. I believe there should be an amendment to the Ontario Labour Relations Act which would force both the processors and the labour unions into com- pulsory arbitration rather than allowing a strike to occur where a labour dispute is not resolved prior to harvest. Surely there has to be a better way than to let valuable food crops rot, which is a possibility when a strike is call- ed in a food processing plant where crops have been planted and grown under contract. If we as Canadians are really serious about controlling infla- tion and producing abundant food for ourselves and others, then surely we all have to accept the constraints outlined by our elected Government in an attempt to save our economy from the disaster that could befall it unless the rate of infla- tion is slowed down. Consumers get a bonus The fact that Ontario rutabagas (commonly referred to as table turnips) are waxed when we buy them is an added bonus to the consumer. It means that we can enjoy them prac- tically all year round and especially during the winter months. Rutabagas are waxed just before being marketed. The wax coating protects the outer surface from damage and disease organisms as well as keeps them clean. Waxing also slows down water loss, thereby preventing shriveling when the vegetable is exposed. When shopping for a good rutabaga, look for a clean one. Since rutabagas are washed and dried just before waxing they, should be clean when they get to the stores. Choose one that is free from any spoilage around the exterior and is firm and fairly smooth. Pick what you think feels like a heavy, sound rutabaga. A rutabaga that feels light for its size might be woody, pithy or hollow. Once you have made your choice, keep the rutabaga at its crispy best until you plan to use it. Store it in a cool, moist place such as the vegetable crisper of your fridge. Stored that way, it will keep for several weeks. FARM WHY A full week of production in- formation, marketing trends and discussion is planned for the Southwestern Ontario Farmers' Week to be held at Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology from January 12 to 16, 1976. Now inb its 38th year, Farmers' Week provides those who produCe and market farm products with factual and up-to- date information needed for successful farm operations. Monday, January 12, covers Soybeans and Winter Wheat. Sessions on soybeans take place in the Livestock Building. The morning focuses on production, covering topics such as varieties, phytophthora root rot, seed quality, 'weed control and fer- tilizer use. The afternoon covers soybean harvesting, marketing and processing. Sessions on winter wheat and barley will be conducted in the morning and afternoon in Willson Hall. Developing new wheat varieties, nitrogen use, marketing and winter barley developments will be handled. William Dobbs, marketing manager for The Anderson's, Maumee, Ohio, will speak on, "The Soybean and Wheat Markets.''`It will be made in the Livestock Building at 1:15 p.m., January 12, Farm Management is handled on Tuesday, January 13, with three concurrent sessions in the morning to be repeated in the afternoon. Tax management for farmers (Auditorium) covers tax on capital gains, land speculation, forward averaging annuities and registered retirement savings plans. Farm financial management (Willson Hall) includes plans of the Farm Credit Corporation and Province of Ontario credit programs, computer aids and bank services available to far- mers. Organizing the farm business (Agronomy Building) deals with conditions for in- corporating a farm, farm leasing arrangements, partnership and working agreements. On Tuesday, Dr. E. L. Menzie, Director of the School of Agricultural Economics and Extension Education, University of Guelph, will speak on "Management Strategies for Farmers in the 70's." January 13 is also Ladies' Day, 2:15 to 4 p.m., (Auditorium). Conserving energy in the home will be discussed. Ladies are invited to participate in the regular morning sessions. On January 14, the program deals with Corn and Field Beans, Sessions on field beans, held in the morning and afternoon (Auditorium), include remote sensing of white bean acreage, as - well as panel discussions of cultural practices, harvesting and handling. Corn production, covering weed control, soil acidity and nitrogen, energy conservation in corn drying, manure and fertilizer use is planned for the morning session, In the afternoon, insects and diseases, European drying and storing techniques and an outline of programs of the Ontario Grain Corn Council will be presented. William Harvey, grain marketing manager of United Cooperatives of Ontario, will speak on "Marketing Ontario Corn," January 14. A program on Livestock is planned for Thursday, January 15. Sessions for beef producers (Willson Hall) take place in the morning and afternoon. Protein requirements for feedlot animals, health problems, marketing and economics for beef are featured. Dairy production sessions cover forages, disease problems related to nutrition and preventing fat depresSion. The dairy sessions are repeated in the afternoon, A morning-only session on sheep will take place in Willson Hall lounge, covering breeding, management, nutrition and common parasite problems. On January 15, the featured speaker will be Dr. J. H. Linton, director of new product development for Ogilvie Mills Ltd.; his topic will be "Waste Product Utilization." Three concurrent sessions, repeated in the afternoon, are planned for Vegetable Crops and Burley Tobacco, on Friday, January 16. Grading systems, trends in production, varieties and cultural practices are covered in the session on processing tomatoes (Auditorium). Vegetable crops for processing (Willson Hall) will focus on fertilizer use, marketing board and the use of ethrel in vegetable crops. In the Agronomy Building, aspects of burley tobacco production, in- cluding bulk curing, mechanization, cultural prac- tices and the future of burley production, will be covered, The morning sessions run each day from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The featured speaker is presented each day at 1:15 p.m. with afternoon sessions from 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch and ample parking facilities are available' on the campus. Plowmen pick new president Wm J, Leeming, RR 4 Walton, was elected president of the Huron County Plowrnens association at McKillop Hall, Winthrop on Monday afternoon. He succeeds John Clark, RR 5 Goderich. Jim Armstrong of Wingham, was elected first vice president of the association, while Girvin Redd of Dungannon was elected to the second vice-president. Russell Bolton of RR 1 Seaforth is the secretary of the association. investigate reduced field requirements, machinery needs, tractor power, time requirements and corresponding crop yields associated with various systems of reduced tillage. Until now, most research in this area has concentrated on "zero tillage" rather than on minimum or reduced tillage, Professor Daynard said. "Past results with tillage research have shown that, while field crops can be produced without any preplant tillage, yields are generally reduced. From an economic viewpoint, a minimum amount of preplant tillage is generally desirable for field crop production." The project is divided into two parts: the first will study several systems of minimum tillage for grain corn production; the second will analyze the energy and economic requirements of tillage systems that are currently being used, or could be used, for major field crops in Ontario. The results of the project are expected to include a detailed evaluation of the return benefits of various systems of complete and reduced tillage for field crop production. The study is one of several research projects being con- ducted by the Ministries of Agriculture and Food and Energy as part of Ontario's Energy Management Program to moderate, by one-third, the province's increasing rate of growth 'in energy consumption. By 1980, EMO officials are looking for a $1 billion reduction per year in total energy ex- penditures across all sectors of Ontario's econony.