HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-05-25, Page 6Page 6—Lneknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 25, 1988
Farmers are encouraged to book Agricrews early
AGRICREW
Farmers are encouraged to continue
their early bookings for the Bruce County
Agricrews. Farmers can have the crew of
four workers for eight hours per day for
$110/day and a maximum of five days in
the summer.
There will likely be two Agricrews in
Bruce County, one based in Kincardine
and one in eastern Bruce County. There
are still full and part-time positions
available for students on Agricrew, but
they should apply shortly as crews must be
finalized very soon. Call the Walkerton
Agricultural Employment Services office
at 881-3671.
FARM REPORT
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JUNIOR AGRICULTURALIST
PROGRAM
Farmers who wish to apply to host a
Junior Agriculturalist still may, but cur-
rently there are more than sufficient
numbers of potentially excellent host farm
families who have already applied.
There is still a strong demand for
students to participate in the program
which provides then with 50 days of farm
life and work, along with $30/day (farmer
pays $15), room, board, and laundry. In-
terested students who are between 15 and
24 years of age and have minimal farm ex-
perience but a good attitude towards work
and agriculture should apply immediately
to the Walkerton Agricultural Employ-
ment Services Office, 21 Jackson St. South,
Box 908, Walkerton, Ontario NOG 2V0 or to
881-3671.
Kent Charlton,
Bruce County Agricrew and
Junior Agriculturalist Supervisor.
HOW TO BEAT TRIAZINE
RESISTANT WEEDS
You will need a strategy and a chemical
that can do the job for you. Once you have
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Celebrate in 1988
June 30 - July 1st - 2nd - 3rd
The Lucknow Sentinel is planning to publish a
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,134th birthday.
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determined that you have triazine resis-
tant weeds you will need to choose a spray
program that suits your operation.
Preemergent spray combinations contain-
ing Banvel can be used. This is a higher
rate than used postemergent but gives a
once-over combination.
Postemergent spraying is' the most com-
mon. Each chemical registered has a
specific timing. Corn height may be
specified as well as weed height. There is a
tradeoff. Smaller weeds are easier to kill
but a second flush of weeds is more likely.
Corn height will determine the amount of
crop damage as well as the penetration of
the sprays into the crop canopy. Most
sprays are registered for use before the 6
leaf stage. Drop nozzles are required after
this.
Plan ahead to keep your options open.
Being able to choose the best chemical for
your weed problems will spell success.
Joan McKinlay,
Soil and Crop Specialist.
PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT AND
VEGETABLE PUBLICATION
Now available at the Walkerton
O.M.A.F. office is the publication listing
Pick Your Own Fruit and Vegetable
Farms and Farmers' Markets in Ontario.
Drop in now or call for your free copy.
Make qulaity
forage now
With the beginning of the busy season
quickly approaching, most Ontario
farmers are busy planning their crops and
harvesting schedule.
Since forage quality is one of the first
limiting factors in dairy production, pro-
ducing quality forage is critical in main-
taining an efficient and economical opera-
tion. Approximately 60-80% of all produc-
tion, health and reproductive problems en-
countered in dairy herds are more or less
related to nutrition.
Making quality for? ..art. before the
ground is seeded, with proper soil testing,
fertilization and drainage techniques.
Quality forage results when forage is cut
at the proper time, optimizing protein and
fibre content.
Forage must also be harvested, cured
and stored relatively free from molds,
weeds and other contaminates. With,ensil-
ed feeds, moisture levels and particle size
become critical factors in maintaining the
forage quality at time of harvest. How you
store your hay will also influence future
quality.
Since the nutrient content of forages can
vary widely depending upon plant species,
soil type, weather conditions, harvesting
practices and storage facilities; feed
testing becomes an important tool in know-
ing your feeds. By analyzing the nutrient
content of your home-grown feeds, it
allows you to compliment them both nutri-
tionally and economically with purchased
feeds. This saves money, both at the time
of purchase and later when production and
health status increases.
Tent Pitchers
The sixth and final meeting of the Trini-
ty Tent Pitchers was held last week at the
Saratoga Swamp. Seven members and two
leaders attended.
The group started off by hiking the
various trails in the area. They located a
suitable campsite and unpacked before
getting a fire started and cooking hotdogs
and hamburgers.
When dessert time rolled around, it was
cooked apples with brown sugar and cin-
namon. Games and a sing -song followed
before the group packed up and headed for
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home once again.
The members of this group have had a
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great time over the past few months learn-
ing about the great outdoors and how to get
' the most out of them. They will be holding
a special achievement night on June 1 at
the Benmjller Falls Conservation Area.
Everyone is welcomed to attend.