The Rural Voice, 1987-08, Page 31the Midwest, extending on and off
through early September. There may
still be pockets of drought in the next six
weeks or so, but most regions should
receive ample moisture. Early wide-
spread signs of drought are appearing in
the Southern Hemisphere. Australia,
South Africa, Argentina, and Brazil are
reporting regions with sub -par mois-
ture. Often, as an El Nino cycle wanes,
much drier weather will occur over
many regions in the Southern Hemi-
sphere. Brazil and Argentina are likely
targets for such drought conditions.
Several private forecasters are pre-
dicting early frosts in the Midwest and
Great Plains. Remember that crops are
far advanced because of the exception-
ally warm spring so they will be safe
much earlier than usual. Even if early
frosts occur, most of the corn and soy-
bean belt should escape serious damage.
The information herein is taken from
sources that we believe to be reliable, but is
not guaranteed by us as to accuracy or com-
pleteness.
Ag -Com Trading Inc., located in
Exeter, is a cash grain merchandising firm.
Telephone numbers are 235-2520 and 1-
800-265-7046.0
FARM
SAFETY
ROTARY MOWERS can fling rocks hun-
dreds of feet. And always disengage
the power take -off and set the brakes
before dismounting from the tractor.
GRAIN AUGERS cause more accidents
per hour of use than any other piece of
farm machinery. Two-thirds of these
accidents involve children — keep
them away from dangerous equip-
ment. Be sure the inlet of the auger
and any power source is properly
shielded. Shut down all power before
entering an auger wagon — a piece of
equipment farm safety experts have
nicknamed "Death in a Box."
LARGE ROUND BALES Weigh between
1,500 and 3,000 pounds. Use a
grappling device when handling these
bales with front loader forks to stop
the bales from rolling down into the
cab. Lifting these bales affects the
stability of the tractor; if possible,
avoid stacking these bales on top of
each other.
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FACTS
from
(6)
West
Wawanosh
Mutual Insurance
Company
SAFETY TIPS:
• Lower hydraulically -controlled parts to the ground when leaving
equipment.
• Use a block or locking device when
components.
• Keep all connections tight
• NEVER touch a suspected leak
or run your hands over hoses –
fluid can be injected right through
your skin.
HYDRAULIC system failures
have led to serious
injuries and fatalities on
Ontario farms.
working under hydraulic
When you need insurance call:
Frank Foran, R.R. 2. Lucknow
Lyons 8 Mulhern, 46 West SI.. Goderich....
528-3824
524.2664
Kenneth B. MacLean, R.R. 2, Paisley 368-7537
John Nixon, R.R. 5, Brussels 887-9417
Donald R. Sirrpson, R.R. 3, Goderich 529-7567
Delmar Sproul, R.R. 3. Aubum 529-7273
Laurie Carrpbell, Brussels 887-9051
Slade Insurance Brokers Inc.
Kincardine 396-9513
Dungannon, Ont. NOM 1R0 (519) 529-7922
We have all the requirements for elevating, drying and storing
your
CORN, WHEAT, BARLEY & SOYBEANS
We are also agents for Canola Seed
• Fast, efficient unloading • Two unloading pits
• Wagon dumpers • New pit for Soybeans • Open 24 hours
• Trucking available
ALLBORO ELEVATORS LTD.
Londesboro 519-523-4470
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