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The Rural Voice, 1998-02, Page 33a situation with a high value crop, (2) inputs are costly, and (3) yield monitors are part of the system, then the fit can be extremely profitable. But if you're working with crops that don't have yield monitors, with relatively chcap inputs that don't vary a lot, you will not be able to pay for much technology and you may need to give it a few years to become Tess expensive. often become frustrated by having to say "There is no available data" or "I don't know" over and over again, while I'm trying to gain a grower's confidence and convince him that he should pay for my knowledge. In reality, I fully expect to say "I don't know" a lot. And I won't be the only one who doesn't have the answer because there just isn't one. As yield monitors become available for many of our major crops, we'll be able to develop more answers than we have ever had, but it will take time. For now, we're in a transitional phase in many instances. Natalie Rector, with MSU extension, summed up her presentation on precision agriculture A NEW CONCEPT FOR HANDLING BALES • two 5 1/2' augers provide positive gentle lift • eliminates troublesome chains • space saving vertical positioning • reverse for loading out of mow low maintenance — durable Delron bearings all drive and controls conveniently at ground level SEE US AT THE TORONTO FARM SHOW HALL! BOOTH 4243 AUG -A -BALE also Mow systems - installation available WEBER LANE MFG. (1990) CO. R.R. 4, Listowel, Ontario NAW 3G9 °EBRWRY3f TORONTO 1 - • - R.T. BOLTON & SON DEPENDABLE QUALITY PEDIGREED SEED Phone 519-527-0455 Seaforth OAC ARTHUR for 2750 C.H.U. High Yield Yellow Hilum Soybean OAC AUBURN for 2775 C.H.U. Top Yield Brown Hilum Soybean SeCan the Seeds of a Successful Future AC STEWART High Yielding Yellow Feed Oat AC RIGODON High Yielding White Oat CHAPAIS 6 row Feed Barley - short straw AC STEPHEN 6 row Feed Barley NEW VARIETIES FOR 1998 OAC ATWOOD for 2675 C.H.U. Excellent Yellow Hilum Soybeans AC ALMA - (Sold Out) Top Yielding 6 row Feed Barley OAC PAISLEY Top Yielding Yellow Oats for Mixes AC FRANCIS High Yielding - Disease Resistant White Oats WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS Nv, siN CilliNICVA 1...1 , V NU AND BE FOR ACTION Right now, Holland WINTERFIX we're offering equipment maintenance. opportunity to next season. winter service work best price you'll the same time, discounts on a New Holland accessories. Come in and and parts during promotion. Special discounts end March 31, 1998. Visit us today! N , 11 READY NEXT SEASON! during our New promotion, special deals on and tractor Take this get prepared for Schedule your today, for the get all year! At we have special huge selection of parts and save on service our WINTERFIX tm lutA.F4.1311, wr Ho 10% off Parts & Labour until Feb. 14th Call Dave to book your unit today! Don't forget our annual truckload oil & lubricant sale on now. Call Albert or Doug for details "Book your seat today for our Annual Bus Trip to the T OROWTO - Feb. 3rd for details" R. <<ga,a�E'-c=r,-_ FARM SHOW - Call Brenda McGAVIN Celebrating "Over 60 Years" FARM SUPPLY in Business WALT ON ONT. `�519-887-6365 Eu. 1936 k0 or Myy cuivp519-527.0245 Ask for Brian, JelT, Burt, Neil or Steve BURT Lobb JEFF McGavin Clinton Brussels (519)233.7287 (519) 887-9996 BRIAN McGavin STEVE Coulter Seaforth Brussels (519)527.2394 (519)887.9289 FEBRUARY 1998 29