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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-06-25, Page 28When buying Sub-surface Drainage Pipe • No better pipe at any price • Strongest by weight •The only one with Lifetime Warranty • Flexdrain pipe exceeds performance requirements -- of Canadian • Government Standards 41-GP-2914 bANierviorvo DAYMOND LIMITED 240 Grand Avenue East Chatham, Ont. N7L 41(1(510) 3545512 LARGE CROWD — More than 500 persons attended Fridays pork barbecue held in con- junction with the official opening of the lumber division at Exeter District Co-Operative. BARGAIN HOT DOGS — During Friday's Open House at the Exeter District Co-Operative hot dogs sold for ten cents. Shown with some of the bargains are Gladys Miller, Joan Fran- cis and Joan Oke. T-A photo Students do survey Look for weed problems A # 1 USED HARVESTERS & BLOWERS • 1 - NH707 3 pt. ht. Nearly new . $2,875 4 - (Choice) N.H. Super 717 harvesters real good to nearly new$2,000 to $4,700 1 - NH 770, 540 RPM, Excellent $ 4,9/6. 1—N.H. 770, 1000 RPM c/w electric con- trols $4,975 1 - NH890 elec. cont., almost new$7,800 1 - NI 325-329, 2 row picker w/Super sheller $8,700 1 or 2 row cornheads and pickups available for -above harvesters. THESE UNITS ARE COMPLETELY CHECKED OVER, LOOK LIKE NEW AND ARE FULLY GUARANTEED 2 - NH 25 blowers each $1,250 1 - KOOLS K860 $1,650 USED HAYING EQUIPMENT 1 - NH 276 baler. Nearly new .., $4,750 1 - NH 469 haybine $3,850 FREE FINANCING TIL MARCH 1, 1981 AT LAST YEARS PRICES on all new or used Haying or Harvesting Equipment MF Massey Ferguson We'd like to demonstrate .what a big MF 2705 can do on your farm! ASK ABOUT OUR LEASING & RENTAL PLANS Example - MF 2705, 120 H.P. Rental as low as $1,680 per month Buy Now and Save! Right now is the time to consider MF because we have some special factory allowances on our full line of MF 2000 Series tractors. Stop in or give us a call to get all the details on our special demonstration and factory allowance offer. into the BO's SPring [ FINANCING AVAILABLE SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd.. 18 Wellington St. 235-0743 Exeter • -., • ',Trg,„, There's more to your farm than your fields. You do every- thing you can to control weeds in your fields. But even the best weed management pro- gram can be under- mined by weeds growing in road- sides and ditches, along fencerows, and around buildings and storage areas. Because there's more to your farm than your fields. Left untreated, per- ennial and annual weeds in non-crop areas can grow and spread. Reaching right into the crops you've worked so hard to protect. You can control those tough, ugly weeds with Roundup herbicide by Monsanto. Applied to the foliage of actively growing weeds at the proper stage of growth, Roundup acts fast. Destroying treated weeds in days, roots and all. Cleaning up the farmstead, and help- ing to prevent re- infestation of your crop. Roundup is ideal for use in sensitive areas. There's no residual soil activity. It won't wash or leash into untreated areas or sur- rounding vegetation. And, Roundup is non-volatile. Naturally, care must be taken to avoid direct contact with desirable vegetation. Use Roundup all around the farm. Because weeds mean trouble where- ever they grow. Roundup is now available in a trial size. There's never been a herbicide like this before. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL FOR ROUNDUP. Roundups is a registered trademark of Monsanto Co. 'Monsanto Company 1980 RCN 8/80 Monsanto MONSANTO CANADA, INC. TORONTO, MONTREAL, VANCOUVER, WINNIPEG, REGINA, CALGARY Pogo 12A Time#-Advototot June 25, 1 980 Huron farm and home news Sheep Focus, weed alert program outlined Alerted to the potential, threat of this weed. The extension specialist will be alerted about the probleM, so he can provide information on control methods currently known, and be in a position to pass along new methods as they are developed, Research personnel (government and industry) will be alerted so they can assess their priorities for isolated weed problems to become major infestations. The Ontario Weed Alert Program will attempt to correct both deficiencies, It will provide identification of new weeds and it will serve as a channel of com- munication from the farmer to the extension worker and researcher and ultimately back to the farmer with control recommendations. Twenty-four students will be combing the province this summer searching for locations of new Ontario weeds, "The object of the Ontario Weed Survey is to seek out the location and distribution of new problem weeds which are creeping into the province," says Doug McLaren, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food weed specialist. "Many of these weeds lack established control methods." The Ontario Weed Survey is the first to focus on these cerning,researchers. "First the crews inspect fields where we know the weeds exist," says Mr. McLaren. "Then they check adjacent fields to see if the weeds have spread. They will map each field, record weed locations and measure the density of weed in- festations." "The success of the program depends on the cooperation of farmers in- volved," says Mr. McLaren. "The farmers benefit from the project because researchers use the survey information to develop new weed control methods. We are particularly concerned about the increasing problem of Johnson grass, a stubborn perennial. Students will be hoeing and spraying any Johnson grass they find to prevent seeding this year." The Ontario Weed Survey, sponsored by Agriculture Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and the university of Guelph, started June 1 and will continue until mid- August. SPE1 1+1\EVV HOLLAND * EXETER FARM EOUIPmENT LIMITED * * CALL EXETER,235.1380 Sheep Focus 130, a three day event bringing together all segments of the Ontario Sheep Industry, will be held, at Markham Fairgrounds. on. July 18-20. Under the sponsorship of the Ontario Sheep Association, Sheep Focus. '80 will include breeding stock shows and sales, sheep dog trails, sheep management and treatment demon- strations, lamb cooking demonstrations spinning and weaving demonstrations and competitions a junior show and exhibits by organizations supplying and serving the sheep industry, The sales of top breeding stock will include a special ROP station tested ram sale, an ROP home tested ewe lamb sale, sales sponsored by the Ontario Dorset Club and the Ontario Suffolk Sheep Association, plus a colored sheep sale and a sale of commercial ewes, Sheep Focus '80 will be an excellent opportunity to obtain superior breeding stock and a chance for producers and consumers to learn more about Ontario's rapidly growing sheep in- dustry. Anyone interested in sheep should mark their calendars now for Sheep Focus '80 on July 18th to 20th. Poison Hemlock - You may have a new weed on your Junior Farmers clubs across Ontario are enriching rural communities and, at the same time, fulfilling their motto of "self help and community betterment" through their annual com- munity projects. "All clubs must perform at least one community bet- terment project each year to meet Junior Farmer af- filiation requirements," says Tom Callaghan, president of the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario. The project possibilities are endless, limited only by the members' imaginations. "Cleanirs up the roadside parks, painting mailboxes or garbage cans and renovating community buildings are examples of community maintenance projects," says Mr. Callaghan. "Other projects concentrate on community social needs such as helping elderly people cut their grass. Basically the clubs do anything to help out the community." As an added incentive, the Junior Farmers Association holds an annual competition to select the best community betterment projects. The farm - it's Poison Her0lock. Yes, this plant can be poisonous to livestock. This weed is taller than alfalfa. They can be readily spotted standing upright in the field up to five feet in height. It is a member of the Carrot family and, can be recognized by its carrot-like leaves, thick purplish hollow stems and a short parsnip like tap root, Ontario Weed Alert Program - The Weed Alert Program is a joint program of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the University of Guelph, with co-operation from Agriculture Canada, the Herbicide Industry, and the farmers of Ontario. Aims of the program are to assemble information on problem weeds as they presently exist in Ontario and to identify new weeds as they appear. Weed Alert Report forms will be available at County offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, as well as from ex- tension specialists, weed inspectors, the University of Guelph, and herbicide in- dustry personnel. We anticipate that the Ontario farmer will be the major benefactor of this program. Upon iden- tification of his weed specimen, the farmer will be winning clubs exhibit slides, photographs and newspaper clippings of their project at the annual Junior Farmers provincial conference. Ilderton Junior Farmers from Middlesex County won the 1979 competition for inviting several mentally retarded children to a local farm to meet the animals and watch the chores. Members of the Alloa club from Peel County received an honorable mention for presenting a Christmas candlelight service and supporting local missionaries working in the north, "The club members really get involved," says Mr. Callaghan. "Once they complete one project they realize how much fun it can be, and they're eager to start another project next year." With more than 7,800 Junior Farmers members across the province con- centrating on community betterment, Ontario can't help but benefit from the attention. The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario is a rural organization for young people ages 15 to 29. weed control research. The information will also serve as a basis for developing provincial weed control programs. Modern weed control methods require accurate identification of each weed. problem. Lack of proper identification of new weeds or the lack of early control measures. in the past have. allowed many previous problem weeds. The four student crews will be working out of .Guelph, Centralia, St. Thomas and Harrow. The students will spend three months looking for 18 varieties of grasses and broad-leaved weeds. Johnson grass, proso millet, giant foxtail, Jerusalem artichoke and wire-stemmed nuhly are just a few of the new problem weeds con- Canfarm discussion Mr. Don Little of Canfarm will be at the July meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture to explain to members and any other interested farmers the services available in the different programs of Conform. The meeting will be July 3, at 8:30 p.m. at the Seaforth Public School. The meeting will be hosted by the Tuckersmith Township Federation , All interested farmers are invited to at- tend. t„ The co-operation of all groups is essential in getting, this program off to a geed start, If anyone knows about locations of problem weeds like Johnson Grass, Jim- sonweed, Jerusalem ar- tichoke, Fall panicum, Proso millet, velvet leaf, or if you wish any weed identified, please contact the Agricultural office, Clinton at 482-3428 or Zenith 7-2800. Don Pullen, Agricultural Representative For Huron County Hot Hay Hazard - Ever heard of spontaneous combustion? It is a fascinating but very destructive phenomenOn that could occur in your hay mow. This year isn't turning out to be the best for putting in dry hay. It is "tough hay" that causes the problem. Heating can occur and if conditions are right, this could continue until fire pockets develop. You can measure the temperature if you suspect heating in your mow. Use a ten foot length' of conduit with 1/4 inch holes drilled nearthe end. Fix a point to the end and shove this into the hay. Then lower a candy or oven thermometer with a 12 foot cord. Try this in different locations. 65 degrees celcius (150 degrees fahrenheit) check daily - danger zone; 70 degrees celcius (158 degrees fahrenheit) check very 4 hours; 80 degrees celcius (176 degrees fahrenheit) fire pockets may now be expec- ted - call the fire depart- ment, wet down hay - hay has already lost its basic nutrient value; 85 dekrees celcius (185 degrees fahrenheit) remove hay immediately - make sure fire department is on hand; 99 degrees celcius (210 degrees fahrenheit) Critical. Hay is almost sure to ignite. Don't take chances with heating hay. It is one of the leading causes of barn fires. Ron Fleming, Agricultural Engineer for Huron County Ilderton juniors win competition EFE DISHING UP — A large number of members, patrons and friends of the Exeter District Co- Operative attended Fridays official opening of the new lumber division. Some of the visitors are shown at the pork barbecue, T-A photo