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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-12-01, Page 22A large number of Huron County farmers learned Thur.. sday night in Seaforth that their farming conditions are much superior to some other countries, Those attending the annual banquet of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association heard about agricultural con- ditions in Australia and New Zealand from Dixie. Cameron of Lucknow. Mrs. Cameron spent five months "down under" early in 1977 on an Ont;ario Junior Farmer exchange program. R. K. PECK APPLIANCES "In the heart of downtown Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales at Service of most makes • CB Radios & Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights 84 Fly Killing Unite • Handcrafted Gifts Varna, Ontario Phone 482-7103 Plant Your Money in Fertile Ground Strong growth with safety is what you get when you buy V and G guaranteed investment certificates. We pay you high enough interest to double your money in less than eight years. 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Visit our large new heated showroom and inspect our craftsmanship. Serving Huron and Surrounding Area Since 1919. T. PRYDE & SON LTD. 293 Main St., Exeter 235-0620 Open 9 5 Mon. Sat. TALKS ON DOWN UNDER — The guest speaker at Thursday's annual banquet of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association was Dixie Cameroncof Lucknow who spent four to five months on ct Junior Farmer exchange in New Zealand and Australia. Above, Mrs. Cameron chats with Soil and Crop president Stan McIlwain; vice-president Don Rader from Hay township qnd secretary Mike Miller. T-A photo. Rainfall varies considerably, Centralia records 23.5 inches , Bob Swartman makes it easy to please the man on your list. Choose from, a truly excellent selection of famous brand clothing „, in a wide range of sizes and colors. Shop now for selection and be assured of always getting friendly personal service. OPEN WEDNESDAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS VG Serving more and more people since 1889 VICTORL4 and GREY TRUST COMPANY 425 Main St. EXETER 235-0530 Dennis J. Smith Mrs. Joyce Black Manager Accountant Pope 22 Tim4-Advocate, i:Wernber 1, 11977 Rainfall minimal Lucknow speaker tells of 'down uncle? at S & C event She said most productive acreage in the two countries was irrigated, Their rainfall is short from 10 to 12 inches to be prac- ticable for farming, Both countries are livestock oriented but prices received by • In Canada sale of wool actually creates a loss. Associate Ag. Rep. for Huron, Mike Miller said, "After paying for clipping and shipping, our farmers are behind as far as the wool is concerned," After watching , and hearing Pork production is becoming more specialized and producers are demanding highly trained herdspeople to operate their farms, To meet the need for this type of training, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food sponsors a homestudy course called Pork Production. The course, written by swine specialists under the direction of Doug Jamieson of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, is popular among producers who want to keep abreast of changes in the in- dustry says Gary Hutchison, of the University of Guelph Office of Continuing Education. A large part of the course deals with breeding, and includes a brief lesson on basic genetic traits and a discussion of how to select the animals for heritable economical traits, Light in- tensity, which affects fertility in At Thursday's annual meeting of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association, a rainfall report showed a big difference in the amount of rainfall between eight locations in Perth County and one at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, In May, the Centralia station only from 3.75 to 5.59 inches, The Centralia total was 4.38 inches. In' July, Centralia listed 2.23 inches while 6.1 inches fell in Blanshard township. The same pattern existed in August with 3.5 inches at CCAT and 8.1 inches in Blanshard. Rainfall was high in September ranging from 5.4 inches in Wallace township to 9,1 inches in Blanshard. The Centralia total was 6,41 inches. In October the Centralia rainfall was 1.74 inches bringing the seven month growing season total to 23.54 inches. For the same period the Blanshard township total was the highest at 33,4 in- ches. farmers for beef and lamb is much less than in Canada. The price for market lambs is about one-quarter of what it is in Canada. This ,makes the price of wool worth about one-half of the total sheep product. showed 2.99 inches'of rain while the rainfall at E. Crago's in Blanshard township measured only .7 inches. The wettest spot in June was in Wallace township at 2.5 inches while Centralia recorded only .29 inches. There was little variance in rainfall airiounts in June ranging gilts and sows, is discussed in detail. The feeding section of the course goes beyond diet for- mulation, feed processing, and feeding methods. A study of nutrient digestion, function, and requirements will give students confidence to feed pigs. Herd health is essential in any- livestock operation. Although preventative medicine based on superior total management is the key message in this course, cause and prevention of diseases in swine herds also are examined. Other course topics include swine housing, equipment alternatives and costs, buying and selling pigs, production records, and financial in- formation. For more information write: Independent Study, Office of Continuing Education, Univer- sity of Guelph, Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1. Cost of the course is $60 for Ontario residents and $80 for non-residents. Play euchre at Centralia Personals Senior citizens met in the Community Centre Monday for an afternoon of crokinole and cards followed by lunch. Mr and Mrs Tom Kooy and their son Clayton Kooy, Huron Park were in London Friday attending the funeral of the late Mrs Basil (Ted) Thompson. The deceased, the former Genevieve Davis, was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Davis and spent the early years of her life in Centralia. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Morgan attended the funeral of the for- mer's sister, Mrs. Earl Smith, at Thaniesville, Irriday. After spending a couple days with their daughter And son-ill-law, Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson of Highgate, they returned home SUnday by' way of St Joseph's Hospital, London, where they called on their daughter, Mrs. Hugh Rundle, who is recuperating after surgery. Miss Elaine Powe, St Catharines and Mrs Ron Britain, Riehniond Ilia were weekend guests at the home of their parents, Mr and Mrs. Elmer Pon, ma beonutteadg, Tc tsu mr eai kne sNewf ar Zmeianlga n ind and Australia, Miller corn- Huron County look pretty lush." Soils and crops specialist for Huron end Perth Pat Lynch gave a detailed report on a number of research projects held in the two counties during 1977, The bindweed control project on the Usborne township farm of Alvie Lovell was not as suc- cessful as first thought, Lynch commented, "Three treatments appeared to give good `,control by September, 1976, however, one year later it was obvious the chemicals only killed the tops the previous year and most of the bindweed regrew." On the subject of these tests, Mike Miller said, "We report on what actually happens and not what we would like to have happen." A number of Huron and Perth farmers co-operated with the University of Guelph in a bean insect and insecticide survey under the direction of Dr. Cliff Ellis The granular insecticides tested by Dr. Ellis in 1976 were effective for controlling bean insects, but only for the first 31 days after application. Since major insect infestations occur a month after planting and granular insecticides are only effective in the plant for the first month, therefore, granular in- secticides need not be applied at planting time. Foliar insecticidei can be effectively applied later in the season if problems result. A herbicide applicator designed by Jim O'Toole and Fred Bowers of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology was tested in bean fields for con• trolling milkweed. The applicator consisted of a felt roller mounted on bicycle wheels. The applicator was pushed through the white bean fields and herbicide was rolled off the felt roller onto any milkweed plants that were higher than the beans. The chemical used was Round- up. Stan Mcllwain of Goderich township is president of the Huron Soil and Crop Association. Don Rader, Hay township; is second vice-president. Home study course for pork producers By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA There were 11 tables in play at the euchre party in the Com- munity Centre Monday night with Mr & Mrs Frank Hicks and Mr and Mrs Bob Blair in charge. Prize winners were - Ladies high score, Mrs. Georgina Webster; lone hands, Mrs. Ed Wurm; low, Mrs. Bob Heywood, Men's high, Laverne Skinner; lone hands, Gerald Isaac; low, Thos Yearley. The prize for the lucky cup was won by Mrs. Joe Carter. Mr and Mrs Roy Swartz, Mr and Mrs Bill Latnport and Mrs Ella Fisher will convene the next party.