The Rural Voice, 1989-09, Page 41Crop Program based in Simcoe,
Ontario and research at Centralia
College, progress is being made. But
yields arc still erratic, ranging from 10
to 60 bushels an acre last year.
Dr. Alfred Slinkard, a scientist
from the University of Saskatchewan,
stresses the need for registered vari-
eties and warns growers that they must
plan ahead, deciding how they are go-
ing to use the crop before committing
too many of their resources.
"Plan to use lupins in your feeding
program," he says. Do not bank on
quick profits selling seed at high
prices without carefully researching
the market."
Lupins, unlike soybeans, can be
used directly as a high -protein animal
feed. They also make excellent
human food: for lunch, farmers on the
crop tour enjoyed a salad made from
lupin -based pasta flour.
And since lupins have a sturdy tap
root and are a legume capable of fix-
ing nitrogen, they make an excellent
soil -conditioning crop.
Peeters and others comment on the
similarity between the current knowl-
edge of cultural practices for lupins
and that for soybeans 30 years ago.
More knowledge and better vari-
eties are needed yet. But lupin fields
are looking good this year, and the
promise is there — just as it was at
the end of the tour when the sun re-
appeared over freshly soaked fields.°
Merle Gunby
NEW & USED STEEL
for Gates, Pens, Supports, Pipes,
Fences, Farm Buildings, & Equipment
EY & BRUCE
See us for all your building and repair projects
Hwy. 6 & 10, Owen Sound, 519-376-0420
As your financial
obligations change, so
should your life insurance
protection. A Financial
Security Planning
Program with the
Co-operators helps you
plan today for better
tomorrows. We can help
you select the best
combination of policies
and options to meet your
family's needs, now and
in the future. For more
information, come in to
The Co-operators.
C0 the co-operator
INSURANCE SERVICES
LIFE • HOME • AUTO • COMMERCIAL • FARM • TRAVEL
SEPTEMBER 1989 39