The Rural Voice, 1991-04, Page 651
ADVICE
streaks or spots. Time is the only cure
for this problem, and prevention is the
only real solution. Eroded knolls or
gullies can severely reduce or eliminate
yields in those areas; if these are show-
ing up, it's time to take a long, hard look
at your tillage and cropping program.
Herbicide overlaps or misses can show
up from this year's spraying or from a
previous year. Either way, the crop can
be adversely affected.
Just as important, but often over-
looked, is to look at the fields that did
work right. What were the differences?
Can the good management practices in
those fields be transferred to the less
productive fields?
We can't change last year's crop, but
by looking at the strengths and weak-
ness in our cropping system each year,
we can build towards a more profitable
future.0
Keith Reid, soil conservation advisor
BIG BALE
PROTECTION PAYS
Big round hay bales can still be
found sitting out in fields, or lined up in
rows uncovered, around the province.
Apparently some producers still
don't realize how much spoilage is tak-
ing place on those bales and how much
it's costing them.
A six-foot diameter bale with three
inches of weathered hay on its surface
has lost 15 per cent of its initial feed
material. A four -foot bale will lose 25
per cent of its value with a similar loss.
With good hay selling at approxi-
mately $1.50 per square bale, prevent-
ing these losses can easily pay for pole -
frame hay covers, with annual costs of
$6 to $15 per tonne of hay capacity.
Farmers unwilling to make such a
capital outlay are opting for six -mil
polyethylene or woven polyfabric tarps
for as low as $1.50 per tonne, provided
they are kept free of rodents and other
damage.
Good hay is a valuable commodity.
Fifteen to 30 per cent wastage is unac-
ceptable in any business.0
W. J. Baxter,
agricultural representative
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74th PRODUCTION SALE
Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
At the farm of WARREN STEIN. Located one mile south
and two miles west of Tavistock.
We are offering York, Hamp, Duroc, Landrace, and
various hybrid breeds; including a good selection of
Hamp x Duroc boars. We also have a good selection
of boars available at all times.
Ontario's largest selection of R.O.P. tested and veterinary inspected
boars and gilts. Ranked "Good" by the Animal Industry Branch.
Delivery arrangements available.
For further information, or for catalogues please contact
Richard Stein
R.R. 6, Woodstock, Ont.
519-655-2942
Warren Stein
R.R. 2, Tavistock, Ont.
519-462-2704
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