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Times-Advocate, 1979-06-06, Page 14Times-Advpcate, June 6, 1979 beenGET JOBS — Cindy Cornish of Goderich deft1 and Catol Woodwaid of Exetei hired by the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission to assist student have counselloi Susan Freeman in running the Canada Employment Centre'- for Students in Godeiich and Ex eter. Basically, it is their summer |ob is to help other students find summer iobs Photo by Freeman •I :j One serves Exeter area Name placement officers By JOANNE BUCHANAN Ben Hey, manager of the Canada Manpower Centre in Goderich, recently an­ nounced the appointment of the two student placement officers who will be working at the Canada Employment Centres for Students in Goderich and Exeter. Cindy Cornish of Goderich is working out of the Goderich office located at 35 East Street. She is a graduate of G.D.C.I. and has completed three years at the University of Western Ontario (Huron College). CATTLE FEEDER CONVEYS AND FEEDS 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. • We also install silage distributing-unloading, rent/- and manure-handling systems. 4- Foreign ownership up 65% in Huron Foreign ownership of farmland in Huron County has gone up about 65 per cent in two years but it still represents less than half of one per cent of the total acreage in the county, an Ontario agriculture ministry survey found. Agriculture Minister William B. Newman on Mon­ day said he doesn’t see any reason, based on the statistics, to take action to Weevils in Huron's alfalfa preparation program. Applications will be processed in the order received until the budget is used up. At that time, agricultural offices will be instructed not to forward any more ap­ plications. All processed applications will be returned to the farmers with an ac­ companying letter of ex­ planation. Applications help up by inadequate in­ formation will maintain their right to payment. It’s important that far­ mers realize that this program is in its final stages. Funds will run out very shortly. There’s no guarantee that grant money will be available for facilities that are presently being constructed. to halt the spread of foreign ownership of farmland. He said the ministry will con­ tinue to keep an eye on the situation. Newman was questioned about the survey in the legislature by Liberal agriculture critic Jack Riddell, who asked for an update on statistics on foreign ownership of farmland in Southwestern Ontario. He asked how the statistics were gathered and said the information he has been getting from his area is that foreign interests are buying up large tracts of land. The amount of foreign ownership in Kent County has declined from 1976 to 1978, said Newman, and while the acreage under foreign ownership has in­ creased in Huron, “it’s less than half of one per cent of all the land in Huron Coun­ ty.” Newman said the informa­ tion was gathered by check­ ing the farm tax reduction rolls for resident addresses outside the country, and registry offices for transfers, numbered com­ panies and partnerships. Contact was also made with the ministry’s regional agricultural represen- tatives, he said. Outside the legislature, Newman said that of the half-million acres in Kent County, 6,045 acres were in foreign hands in 1976 and that has dropped to 4,483 in 1978, He said he didn’t know the reasons for the drop in foreign ownership. In Huron County, the acreage owned by foreigners in 1976 was 2,423. those owners may actually and m 1978 was 3,989 out of a be Canadians living abroad. Newman said his ministry couldn’t substantiate Riddell’s statement, made earlier this year, that foreign investors were put- parcels of land totalling 300 acres had been bought by a West German. Newman said his statistics on Huron Township weren’t complete so he didn’t know when the sale of that land occurred. Newman added that the statistics on foreign ownership are based on owners who have foreign .ad­ dresses. He said a few of total acreage of about 841,000. In Huron Township in Bruce County, Newman said his ministry found that three b -Millie '/J IIY seed] ting millions of dollars in Huron banks to buy farmland. The minister said the land that is being purchased in Huron County seems to be going at the average price of about $1,100 an acre, so it shouldn’t be distorting the land market in the area. Foreign buyers would have to pay an additional 20 per cent in land transfer tax, he said, and that is the reason the tax is in place. (She’s at the age where any man who looks back looks good.) mils you on the road lo orollls... The Continental Grain Company is pleased to an­ nounce that their Parkhill Elevator will be acting as a Satellite in the receiving and handling of White Beans for Codks, Division of Gerbro. By PAT LYNCH Soils & Crops Spec, and MIKEMILLER Assoc. Afl. Rep. Huron County farmers have unwanted harvesters in their alfalfa fields this year. This help is the numerous insects that feed on alfalfa. The most troublesome one is alfalfa weevil. We first noticed weevil feeding this year on May 24. On both farms the weevil were very small and causing little damage. It is still too early to know how serious the problem will be this year. You should check your alfalfa fields and t watch the development of this insect. This insect tends to do the most damage during hot weather. Wet or cold weather tends decrease the number of insects and the amount of damage done by individual insects. How to get rid of them? Right now, “mother nature is on your side.” Cold, wet weather favours the development of a fungus disease that kills the larva. Mother nature has also supplied us with a wasp that kills the weevil larva. The wasp lays its eggs on the back of the larva. As these wasp eggs hatch, they kill the larva. You can help by cutting early. This will physically remove the larva from the field. If you are unable to cut, the weevil can be controlled with in­ secticides. Check page 21 of the 1979 Field Crop Recommendations for specific chemicals and rates. Generally, this insect is only a problem in first cut crops. However, last year the second growth in some fields in Huron County was affected by adults of the weevil. This year, we hope to keep a closer check on this problem. To date, all that we can suggest is — if the second growth seems to be standing still, for no apparent reason — check closely for insect problems. This would be the early part of July. Insurance update She will return to Huron College in September to complete her honors B.A. in history. When she finishes her degree, she plans to go to teacher’s college and hopes to eventually teach elementary school students. Carol Woodward, who recently moved to Exeter with her parents from St. Catharines where she had lived all her life, is working out of the Exeter office at 305 Main Street. She has completed one year at the University of Western Ontario where she is studying music with a voice major. She is also studying languages. She will return to UWO in September. Cindy and Carol will be assisting student counsellor, Susan Freeman in running the two Canada Employment Centres which cover not only the Goderich and Exeter areas but Clinton and Seaforth and their surrounding areas as well. Basically, it is Cindy and Carol’s summer job to help other students find summer jobs and they are en­ thusiastic about this task. They will act as a liaison between employers and students. They will work at their respective centres until September and look forward to meeting many secondary and post secondary students during this time. Students are encouraged to register early with the Canada Employment Centres. Remember, it takes work to find work. in Phase out storage plan The Federal government has announced the procedure for the phasing out of the grain storage, handling feed I I | Glendinmng Farm Equipment, Ltd.9 RR 2 Lucan, Ontario I u- Phone: 519-227-4593 Ken Glendinmng 519-294-6574 George Glendinmng 519-345-2723 Jim Young GRADUATES AT GUELPH — Dennis Durie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Durie, RR 2, Dashwood graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science and Agricultural Diploma in Resource Management. Exeter District Co-Op 235-2081 CO-OP FEATURE 100% PURE SISALANA FIBRE BALER TWINE PER BALE of prime importance By JACK HAGARTY Area Coordinator and Farm Management Specialist When did you last update your insurance policy on farm assets? Was it within the last three years? A manager of one farmers’ mutual insurance company assures me that most far­ mers update their policies at least every three years. Because that is the life of the contract. Manycontractslast onlyone year and updating is done annually. That’s good! Most insurance companies offer a farm package policy that offers protection on all personal and farm property including comprehensive farm liability. For those who need complete coverage, there are savings because you are buying “bulk” rather than individual items. The young farmer is the one who most needs the insurance and can least afford it. Those borrowing from the banks (financed with a lien) have no option. A bank will require an en­ dorsement from the in­ surance company stating that in case of loss the bank will receive the funds directly. Read the fine print on agreements, endorsements, and clauses. Sometimes you get a surprise! For example, you may not be covered for loss or damage resulting from electrical failure. In controlled atmospheric housing a build up of moisture and heat could cause respiratory problems. A farmer in this area lost oyer 300 pigs in April. One night power went off at 12:30 a.m. while everyone was asleep. The farmer woke up at 5:30 a.m. and noticed. He rushed to the barn, and started the generator. But, the damage was done. The pigs died from gases rising from the in-barn manure tank. An option is available to cover such “consequential Tosses”. Other options are available such as earnings insurance to cover a portion of the loss suffered during interruption of business. A rebuilding clause will • usually provide an initial payment of 50 percent of the amount of loss payable on buildings. The remaining 50 percent is payable if the building i$ repaired or replaced within 12 months of the date of loss. The coverage may be reduced to a total of 75 percent if the building is relocated more than 300 feet from the site of the original one. Liability insurance for bodily injury or damage to property of others is almost a must in these days of high court settlements. Most companies no longer recommend coverage of $100,000. They suggest $300,000 and preferably $500,000 coverage. One last thing. Don’t take your animals to the races, flying, or skating. The en­ dorsement may not cover livestock while on the grounds of any racetrack or while in any aircraft; or loss caused by breaking or falling through ice. With bean planting approaching why not come in and see us about your Kidney and White Bean Seed needs. CONTINENTAL GRAIN COMPANY (CANADA) LTD. R.R. #3 PARKHILL, ONTARIO 238-8423 Phone 294-0014 How to tell when your weeds are ready for Roundup. This summer, you can “zap” even your worst infestations of quackgrass, milkweed and Canada thistle — right where they grow in the crop. Just apply Roundup® herbicide by Monsanto to these weeds — when they’re actively growing and at the proper stage of growth, as shown below. Applications must be made before heading of small grains, initial pod set on soybeans, and silking of corn. An effective spot treatment of Roundup can control these weeds to help prevent their spread, and make harvesting easier. Pick up some Roundup soon from your farm chemicals supplier, so you’ll be ready when & the weeds are! NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS DESTROY WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, RSO 1970, Chapter 493 as amended, Sections 4, 14 and 20, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of McGillivray are destroyed by date of July 2, 1979, and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes, as set out in the said Act, The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Municipality-Twp. of McGillivray Clerk-W. J, Amos Weed lnspector*Hugh Baird ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL FOR ROUNDUP. Roundup” is a registered trademark of Monsanto Co. G Monsanto Company 1975 RCN-3-79 Monsanto Monsanto Canada Inc. Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver Canada thistle Wait until Canada thistle is actively growing and at or beyond the bud stage of growth. Then, it’s ready for you to control it with Roundup. z Quackgrass When most quackgrass is actively growing and at least 8 inches tall (3 to 4 leaf stage of growth), then apply Roundup. Milkweed Wait until milkweed is actively growing and is at the mid to full bloom stage of growth, then apply Roundup. Retreatment may be necessary if all milkweed plants are not at the same stage of growth. There’s never been a herbicide like this before