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4 — THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 6, 1979
harvesting alfalfa
maintain their right to, pay-
ment.
It's important that farmers
realize that this program is in
its final stages. Funds will
from electrical failure. In
controlled atmospheric bons-.
ing a build up of moisture
and heat could cause respir.
atory problems. A farmer in
this area lost over 300 pigs in
April. One night power went
off at 12:30 a.m while every-
one was asleep. The farmer
woke up at 5:30 a.m. and
noticed. He rushed to the
barn. And started the gener-
ator. But, the damage was
done. The pigs died from
gases rising from the in barn
manure tank. An option is
available to cover such "con-
sequential losses". Other
options are available such as
earnings insurance to cover a
portion of the loss suffered
during interruption of busi-
ness.
A rebuilding clause will
usually provide an initial
payment of 50% of the
amount of loss payable on
buildings. The remaining
BY PAT LYNCH,
MIKE MILLER
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 no-
ticed weevil feeding this year
on May 24th. 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
watch the development of
this insect. This insect tends
to do the most damage
during hot weather. Wet or
cold weather tends to de-
crease 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 develop-
ment 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 •.ggs
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 put, the weevil can
be controlled with insecti-
cides. Check page 21 of the
1979 Field. Crop Recommen-
dations 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 affect-
ed 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 prob-
lems. This would be the early
part of July.
PHASE OUT OF GRAIN
STORAGE PLAN
The Federal government
has announced the procedure
for the phasing out of the
grain storage, handling and
feed preparation program.
Applications will be pro-
cessed in the order received
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 farm-
ers update their policies at
least every three years.
Because that is the life of the
contract. Many contracts last
only one 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,
Family and Children's Ser-
vices of Huron County
(FACS) have announced
plans for the 1979 Summer
Program.
The program will be off-
ered to any children living in
the County and is totally
supported by donations from
local organizations and indiv-
iduals. Last year the Agency
sent 100 needy children to
summer camp.
This year the Agency
F of A
meeting topic
is effective
Meetings
The Huron County
Federation of Agriculture is
holding a meeting on June 7,
at 8:30 in Clinton at the
OMAF (Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food) Mark
Waldren, University of
Guelph will be the guest
speaker. The topic is
"Effective Meetings" and it
will be a fine opportunity to
learn how to improve your
meeting skills to get the most
for time spent at meetings.
There will be an opportunity
for role playing and it should
be enjoyable and
informative.
BACKHOE
and
PLUMBER
for
Complete
Sewage
Hookup
Contact
James Adams
11,11,.2 Bl uevate
8874138
cations will be returned to
the farmers with an accomp-
anying letter of explanation.
Applications held up by in-
adequate information will
there are savings because
you are buying "bulk" rath-
er 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 endorse-
ment from the insurance
company stating that in case
of loss the bank will receive
the funds directly.
Read the filie print on
agreements, endorsements,
and clauses. Sometimes you
get a suprisel For example,
you may not be covered for
loss or damage resulting
expects even greater de-
mands on the program. In
addition to the camp pro-
gram, the Agency will be
planning day trips for child-
ren, and involving volunteer
efforts of local high school
students. John Penn, Direct-
or, said, "A donation of $40. ,
will ensure a place for a child
at camp this year, and we
hope to raise about $4,000."
FACS would be pleased to
hear from anyone willing to
help with this program. For
more information, phone
Kathy Pryde or Rosemary
Foran at 524-7356.
run out very shortly, There's
no guarantee that grant
money will be available for
facilities that are presently
being constructed.
50e7o is payable if the build--
ing is repaired or replaced
within twelve months of the
date of loss. The coverage
may be reduced to a total of
75% if the building is relo-
cated more than three hun-
dred feet from the site of the
original one,
Liability insurance for bod-
ily injury or damage to
property of others is almost a
must in these days of high
court settlements. Most
companies no longer recom-
mend coverage of $100,000.
They suggest $300,000. and
preferably $500,000. cover-
age.
One last thing. Don't take
your animals to the races,
flying, or skating. The
endorsement 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.
"help"
until the budget is used up.
At that time, agricultural
offices will be instructed not
to forward any more applic.
ations. All processed appli.
Local kids go to camp,
thanks to volunteers
When was farm insurance updated?
Insects extra