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The Rural Voice, 1997-02, Page 27Bt Corn - There is no question in my mind that Bt works. In areas of low borer pressure the yields were similar, however with increasing borer pressure, yields go up 4, 8, 11, 16 and 24 bu./ac. I saw the results this year. At an extra $30/bag for seed with $3.50 corn, you need 3 bu./ac extra just to cover the extra cost. When it comes to stalks and stalk breakage, remember that a soft - stalked variety is still a soft -stalked variety, Bt or no Bt. It may not break over as fast due to the protection from corn borer, but it will break down with wind, rain and stalk rot. Consider this — if Bt corn will give you an additional 10 bu./ac and 20" rows will give you another 10 bu./ac, you will have gotten the biggest one-time yield increase since the invention of hybrid seed corn and supplemental nitrogen and it was all in your lifetime! I'd want to be riding this bandwagon Bt corn combined with 20" rows could give the biggest one-time yield increase since hybrids before everyone else jumps on. There is going to be a heck of a lot of corn produced once this becomes an accepted practise. If you've been watching this one for a few years now, it's time you stepped up to the plate. As you can see, the rapidity of change will cause huge logistical problems for the entire industry. The technology we use will be changing almost daily, taxing our minds in our effort to remain current (especially an "Abacus Man" like me). The most profound change well might be the evolution of the North American farmer, you guys, (my clients). I recently read regarding PA: 10 per cent of American farmers are enthusiastically embracing this technology; 40 per cent are taking a "wait 'n see" attitude; the other 50 per cent are hoping they can retire before they have w deal with it! This statement is an excellent indicator of the current trends. Technology is moving so fast we are starting to see a division in management philosophies (grower classes) much like our social classes. R.T. BOLTON & SON DEPENDABLE QUALITY PEDIGREED SEED Phone 519-527-0455 Seaforth S, GlIOWCPS & PlIOCESSORS OAC ARTHUR tor 2750 C.H.U. High Yield Yellow Hilum Soybean OAC AUBURN for 2775 C.H.U. Top Yield Brown Hilurn Soybean SeCan the Seeds of a Successful Future A C STEWART High Yielding Yellow Feed Oat AC RIGODON High Yielding White Oat OGLE OATS Excellent yield with short straw CHAPAIS 6 row Feed Barley - short straw A C STEPHEN 6 row Feed Barley NEW VARIETIES FOR 1998 OAC ATWOOD for 2675 C.H.U. Excellent Yellow Hilum Soybeans A C ALMA - Top Yielding 6 row Feed Barley OAC PAISLEY Top Yielding Yellow Oats for Mixes A C FRANCIS High Yielding - Disease Resistant White Oats WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS SPRUCEDALE AGROMART LTD. p Terra Agromart Group Hanover 519-364-4070 Tara 519-934-2340 Seed Marketers For Excellent Companies CIBA - HYLAND - N.K. - PRIDE Soybeans Corn CORONA PRIDE K115 500 66 N.K. 2555 HL 2202 KORADA CIBA G - 4064 PS42 HL 2240 ETC. N.K 3030 ETC. Canola HYOLA 401 HL 99 SPONSOR WW 1432 STALLION ETC. Some Varieties In Short Supply FEBRUARY 1997 23