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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-08-30, Page 14THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 30. 1989. PAGE 15. Residue saves soil expert tells farmers Conserving hosts Farmers from all over Huron county travelled to the Morris township farm of the Oldridge family Wednesday for Soil and Water Conservation Day. Those present heard speakers on conservation subjects and had a chance to tour the 1250-acre Oldridge farm to see the conservation practices that won the family the Norman Alexander Award for conservation. Hosting the conservation day were: (left to right) Norma, Pete, Brian and Betty Anne Oldridge. Brussels Livestock report Demand moderate at Brussels The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday met a moderate de­ mand with good and choice steers selling fully steady. There were 355 slaughter cattle, 193 pigs and 66 goats and sheep on offer. Good steers sold from $86 to $89 with choice steers selling to a high of $92. Fifteen steers consigned by Mur­ ray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton, averaging 1229 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.71 with one charolais steer weighing 1050 lbs., selling for $91.00. Thirty steers consigned by Mur­ ray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, averaging 1217 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.71. Thirty- nine steers consigned by Under­ wood Farms of RR 1, Wingham, averaging 1344 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.51. Five steers consigned by Ralph Dickson of RR 5, Stratford, averaging 1226 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.17. Three steers consigned by Joe Shea of RR 1, Dublin, sold for an average price of $86.57 and aver­ aged 1243 lbs. in weight. Twenty­ eight steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungann­ on, averaging 1205 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.30 with one Limousin steer weighing 1180 lbs., selling for $92.25. Twelve steers consigned by Bruce Bros, of RR 1, Belgrave, averaging 1333 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.08. Twelve steers consigned by Tom and Roger Moore of RR 4, God­ erich, averaging 1220 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.56. Good heifers sold from $84 to $87 with choice heifers selling to a high of $91. Six heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1012 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.63. Five heifers con­ signed by Warden and Glen Haney of RR 4, Seaforth, averaging 1058 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.60. Eleven heifers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale, averaging 1047 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.24 with one Limousin heifer weighing 1180 lbs., selling for $91.00. Six heifers consigned by Bill McDonald of RR 2, Lucknow, averaging 1022 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.63. Seven heifers consigned by Earl Reinhart of RR 2, Teeswater, averaging 1093 lbs., sold for at average price of $84.52. One heifei consigned by Doug Simpson of RB 2, Teeswater, weighing 1090 lbs. sold for $84. DI and D2 cows sold from $53 tc $56 with sales to $58.75; D3 and D4 $50 to $53; Canners and Cutters $45 to $50; Bologna Bulls, 1600 lbs. and over, $64.75 to $73.25. Weaner pigs under 40 lbs. sold from $51.25 to $66.50 cents pei pound; 41 lbs. - 50 lbs., $58.50 tc $67.50 cents per lb.; 51 lbs. - 60 lbs., $71.75 to 74 cents per lb.; 61 lbs. - 70 lbs., 48.25 to 69.50 cents per lb.; 70 lbs. and over, 58.25 to 62.00 cents per lb. Lambs. 70 lbs. - 80 lbs. sold from © feeling! panncipacrion 0 Dog Food Special "MERIT" 20 KG. BAG Brussels Agromart [ .ffj OFFER EXPIRES SEPT. 15, 1989 887-6273 $92.00 to $104 per hundred weight and 40 - 60 lbs. were $104 to $120 per cwt. Sheep sold from $28. to $35.00 per cwt. Calculating the rate of crop residue left on a field can help save soil from erosion, a Michigan soil conservation expert told Huron county farmers Wednesday. Jerry Grigar, an area agronomist with the Michigan agricultural service told the more than 100 farmers at the Soil and Water Conservation Day at the farm of Peter and Brian Oldridge in Morris township that crop residue acts like an umbrella for the soil, protecting it from “splash erosion” the ero­ sion that comes when raindrops pound the soil. Splash erosion is the beginning of the erosion of the soil, he said. Practices in Michigan leave 100 pounds of crop residue per acre, or about 30 per cent cover, at planting time, he said. Planting time is the critical time because when the soil is worked up the potential for erosion is highest. “The more residue, the better off we are in controlling soil loss because we can reduce splash erosion,” he said. He said there is a tremendous difference even in the residue left by different varieties of corn as some can produce a higher yield but have less stock left behind. As a benchmark, he said, it takes about 56 pounds of residue to produce one bushel of corn. If corn yield is 100 bushels then there will be about 5600 pounds of residue in the fall. The type of cultivation tool the farmer uses will determine the amount of this residue remaining on the surface to protect the soil, he said. Conservation tillage equip­ ment will leave much more residue on the surface than mould-board plows. The speed of cultivation and even the depth of cultivation will also effect crop residue. The faster the cultivator is travelling, the deeper it is set, the more residue will be buried instead of being left on the surface. The type of crop grown also greatly affects the residue, he said. Soybeans, for instance, leave little crop residue. “Plan to reduce erosion,’’ he said. “Cultivate to leave enough residue.” He said his own personal experience farming shows you can manage your residues. Cook’s Crop Handling Team. Hfe’re ready when you are, at 6 locations. 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