The Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-03-17, Page 45Farm Progress '93—Page 29
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Carbon
monoxide
. •
emissions
reduced
• from page 25
level, 1.6 million tonnes of corn
would be needed.
On the environmental side, meth-
anol -blended gasoline reduces car-
bon monoxide emissions up to 30
per cent. -._. ._ 40. r:. -.,a:.,„
• It reduces carbon dioxide entering
the atmosphere by 6 to 10 per cent.
• More carbon dioxide is absorbed
by crops grown to make ethanol
than is released by making and
using ethanol.
• Net reduction of ozone -forming
emissions - Ethanol reduces
ground -level ozone formation.
Ozone causes respiratory problems
in humans and damages plants. •
• It is renewable. Corn, wheat and
barley are the feedstocks of choice
fbr production of ethanol, although
wood by-products from the forestry
industry could also be used.
• It has a positive net energy bal-
ance (two to four times more
energy is obtained from ethanol
combustion than, is 'require for its
production).
What is fuel ethanol?
Anhydrous (water -free) ethanol is
usedas a blending ingredient in
gasoline. Using ethanol enhances
octane, helps maintain a cleaner
environment, and conserves non-
renewable fuels. As well, Canada
can produce its own ethanol. .
Ethanol can be made from
"distressed" (low quality) grains
or from grain corn which has
been stored by ensiling rather
than drying (thereby reducing the
total "input energy" cost associ-
ated with ethanol production).
Weed control
•from page 28
' SWEEP sponsored trials rising
banding and selective application
of herbicides, directed by AE
,Eadie in 1991, in no -till corn
shows no 'significant effects on.
yields but offer serious reduc-
tions in chemical use:
It's enco raging for farmers, to
know tha current research is
studying ways of protecting crop
yields with less chemical and
therefore cleaner water and safer
environment.
Agricultural
C nada-_W
predicts
• Canadian chicken consumption in
1993 is expected to rise about two
per cent over year-earlier levels.
Domestic production is expected to
rise about three per cent.
Dairy princess programs is history
by Pat Livingston
The Ontario Dairy Princess pro-
gram is history. After 37 years, the
program will now be known as
Dairy Educator.
Not only the name of the program
changes in 1993. The program is
now open to both sexes, who may
be single or married. Age
guidelines are 18 and older for
provincial level, and 17 and older
for county level.
Lynda Thompson, Supervisor of
the Dairy Education program, said,
"It will be more of a job selection
process, rather than a competition."
Preference will be given to people
with an , agricultural. background
who apply for the position (Dairy
Educator). However, the counties
may use whatever process they
deem suitable in choosing its repre-
sentative.
Ms. Thompson said more empha-
sis will be put on focusing on agri-
culture in the° classroom. At the
provincial level Grades 4 to 6 will
be targeted while more flexibility is
given at the county level.
The crown and sash, associated
with the former program, will be
replaced with something to signify
the new program, said Ms.
Thompson. She used a blazer as an
example.
Last fall'stionnaires were sent
to 45 dairy princess co-ordinators in
54 counties and districts. They were
asked questions relating to the dairy
princess program and for their
opinions. Ms. Thompson said 7/8
responded in favour of changing it.
Ms. Thompson said "every pro-
gram needs to be re-evaluated.
Because •of its age, it was a board
decision to evolve with the times."
The Ontario Milk Marketing Board
is comprised of 13 members - 12 '
milk producers and one cream
producer. Twelve zones, each com-
prised of various counties, are rep-
resented on the board.
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