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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-05-05, Page 20r.11111110IWN11110111111011111L:111.111111.M1111‘. CONVEYS AND FEEDS k Butler Convey-N-Feed cattle feeder, two machines in one, is "loaded" at silo end for straight-out con- veying and feeding. Adjustable incline and decline add flexibility. Feeds silage fast. 1 Ve also install es hilag ld.istribt ftting-unloading, venti- lating,ng ems. and GEO. GLENDINNING & SON R.R. 2 LUCAN, ONTARIO :I Phone (519) 294-6574 — (519) 227-4593 ' s ir d d , , , thin gi VI, f 12.177717/17-77-1 1 0 ;?' .1 01 ri IN.._ fa It aLl1 SERVICES MANAGEMENT Here is a Business Management Seminar on two very common problems faced by rapidly growing Small Businesses FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK Model 708/729A/744W UNI SHELLER Model 708/767/768 UNI FORAGE HARVESTER PARTS . SERVICE • ACCESSORIES dr CONVENIENT PERMS His ide4i fre .••••fOnrw*•• A SYSTEM THAT MAKES SENSE FOR YOU! Model 709/767/766 UNI FORAGE HARVESTER Mode 708/717/744W UNI COMBINE Model 708/7'17/716S UNI COMBINE Model 708/737/744W UNI HUSKER NEW IDEA FARM ECICAPIVIVINT By Roy Jewell It is sometimes hard for us in this part of Ontario to get excited about drought conditions in the southern prairies. . They are quite a ways off and we can't see IL For people involved it's not so difficult to be concerned. A long time friend and acquaintance, Bert Hargrave M.P. for Medicine Hat is in- volved. He referred to drought conditions across the west, with particular reference to the western beef cattle industry, in the House of Commons late April. He described the present situation as every bit as serious as it was in the two low points of the 30's; that is to say 1931-32 and the spring and summer of 1937. With respect to surface water on the prairies, he described the situation as worse than at any time in the 30's. The present drought will not be a disaster for cultivated cereal crops as was 1930 because of benefits of herbicides and more efficient tillage and harvesting machinery. This time, he said, farmers will not have to share limited soil moisture with weeds, as was the case in the 1930's, However, for the prairie grass and the cattle industry, this drought will be just as serious, perhaps more serious con- sidering there are now more than twice the number of cattle on the land. Surface Water Two consecutive droughts of the last two winters accounts for the present shortage of surface water. There has been no rain since last August and very little snow throughout the past winter. Hargraves says normal carrying capacity over the short grass ranges is about fifty acres per mature animal, or 50 acres per cow. Under today's conditions it will require 80 to 100 acres of grass to pasture one cow for Helping farmers get the most from their farm machinery is the aim of the Farm Machinery Board of Ontario. Since its inception five years ago, the Board has helped hun- dreds of farmers solve problems with equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers. There is no charge for the Board's service to farmers. John Kessler, secretary- manager of the Board, says that each year Ontario farmers spend about $300 million on equipment, repairs and services. "We're trying to find the problems in the equipment in- dustry and take corrective ac- tion. If we can improve the ef- ficiency of the distribution and servicing of machinery we can improve the efficiency of the agricultural industry." The Board, funded by Ontario Ministry of Agruiculture and Food, is made up of five producers who represent various facets of the agricultural' in- twelve months. That's about two cows per quarter section. In the face of this drought numbers have been reduced. Cattle have moved off winter range to feedlots or to market as stockers. "They had to go" He tells of a 60 mile strip from Medicine Hat through Walsh at the Alberta border, to Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, where 6 to 7,000 cattle per week are passing through four auction markets. About half can properly be labelled "drought" cattle, which would not normally have moved until next fall. On his own ranch, north of Walsh, Hargrave said they moved 336 bead of two year olds, including all his replacement heifers, to a "Householders with private wells should conduct annual water quality tests to ensure safe drinking water," says Dr. Hugh Whiteley, agricultural engineer at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph. This is a good time of year to take bacteriological water tests because water tables are high, If problems are likely to occur, they will show up now. Bacteriological tests are available free of charge through local health units where the householder must pick up the necessary sample bottles and instructions. Through bacteriological tests, it is possible to determine whether disease-causing organisms may be present in the water supply. Dr. Whiteley says there are two parts to the bacteriological test, dustry and different parts of the province. Mr. Kessler, who handles inquiries and complaints from farmers, is the only full-time employee of the Board. "Most of the cases we deal with concern warranty problems and difficulties in obtaining parts. We try to protect the agricultural producer as a consumer. We will investigate problems and try to solve them for the producer." Mr. Kessler feels the collective strength of the Board can assist producers with their machinery problems. "The individual has less chance of successfully dealing with equipment dealers, distributors and manufac- turers." Producers who are having warranty, servicing or per- formance problems should contact the Farm Machinery Board of Ontario, c-o John Kessler, secretary-manager School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. finishing feedlot. Another 210 short yearlings were sold at auction, It was a difficult decision to make to reduce cattle numbers over one third, They had to go because they could not have watered them for more than another week. Hargrave did say prices were surprisingly strong, 550 pound steers to over 44 cents and a top carload price over 45.50. He thought this reflected an upturn in the North American cattle industry. It does indicate the western prairie drought is for real, And it may also indicate that when the beef cattle market turns around it may take a rather wild swing as the southern prairies cattle herd finds its number low, Samples are first checked for the presence of coliform bacteria. "If there is no coliform bac- teria present in the sample it means you can be confident there are no disease-causing organisms." If coliform bacteria are present, the sample is then checked for faecal coliform bacteria, "When a few coliform but no faecal coliform are present, the water should be monitored through regular testing. If over several months no faecal coliform appear, the water is probably safe to drink if tested quarterly," Dr. Whiteley says the presence of faecal coliform bacteria usually results from septic tank or manure storage area seepage. When faecal bacteria are present, the water can carry diseases such as dysentery or typhoid. Although the seepage problem occurs more often in older-bored or hand-dug wells and springs, Dr. Whiteley says even newly drilled wells should be checked annually. Bacteriological water tests do not check for the presence of chemicals in the water supply. "If a peculiar taste or odor is noticed, or if there is reason to suspect chemical contamination, contact the local health officer for advice. NEW TERMINAL United Co-operatives of Ontario recently announced that agreement has been reached with Agriculture Canada for the joint financing of a 21 million dollar deep water grain terminal elevator and dock to be located on the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario. Agriculture Canada will contribute 9 million dollars to help offset the heavy initial capital cost of the facility. Construction is planned to begin immediately with the terminal expected to be operational by the fall of 1978. "This i s a milestone for co- operatives in Ontario," said President Allan McIntosh, SCHOOL VISITORS — During the recent Education Week many parents made visits to their children's classrooms. Above, Doug and Marilyn Sillery check a workbook of their daughter Darlene along with son Steven. At the -right is Usborne Central teacher Louise Keskinen. T-A photo A Management Seminar Pineridge Chalet, Hensall, Ont. Wed., May 18th,. 1977 -'9•00AM to 4:30PM REGISTRATION 8:30AM Would you like to attend? If so, please complete the coupon and return it, with your cheque, to the address below. For further Information, please contact Bill Prest Tel • 271-5650 11111 EN 11111 MN NM 11111 NIB Ell MI MI The Manager Federal Business Development Bank ' 1036 Ontario St. Stratford, Ontario Cash Flow Difficulties Wheter or not to Incorporate Postal Code DRY FERTILIZER 28% NITROGEN (WITH OR WITHOUT HERBICIDES) Page 20 Times-Advocate, May 5, 1977 Cattle numbers reducing Prairie drought is for real Machinery board helping farmers Annual water tests suggested for wells I will attend the business management seminar at Hensall on May 18th, 1977 Name(s) Address AT ON Tel • • n n The Registrallan Fee of $15.00 per person includes luncheon. UNI-SYSTEM VERSATILITY! SAVINGS! 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