Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-30, Page 11A Look at Agriculture Preharvest weed control Ralph deVries, Crop Consultant with Howson & Howson Ltd. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30,1997 PAGE 11. Brussels Livestock report Yearling prices up $2 The wheat harvest is fast approaching and in a matter of a few weeks we will see the start of the final cut of hay. Now is the time to plan for your fall weed control before the weeds have another opportunity to interfere with another crop. If your field has milkweed, sow thistle and Canada thistle, usually Roundup applied preharvest is essential. You can achieve 86 - 90 per cent control of these tough weeds, far better control than if these weeds are cut off at harvest and then re-sprayed later in the fall. The control is much better if these weeds are sprayed preharvest because there is more leaf area to take in the Roundup. Imagine how much more product can get into the roots from large leaves than from small leaves that would regrow. The rate of the product is important for controlling the weed but the timing is more important for some weeds. If you have Quackgrass (twitch) and Dandelions they will also be controlled with a preharvest application of Roundup. It is important to spray preharvest for these weeds in crops that mature later in he season such as soybeans and less important to spray in the earlier maturing crops such as wheat. Investment in weed control for next year's crop with a preharvest treatment will be the most economical weed control you can choose. This often eliminates the need to use specialized weed control strategies next year. Cleaning up fields now allows you to concentrate on targeting your annual weed problems with greater profitability in the end. Crop tramping is always an issue with preharvest application; usually this amounts to less than two per cent of the crop if you compare the boom width of the sprayer against the tire width. Since most sprayers have the same boom width it is wise to select sprayers with smaller tires because they tramp less of the crop. Another benefit to preharvest applications of Roundup is the evened out drydown of the crop. This will be especially true this year because the crops are uneven. The crop would feed through the combine smoothly and often results in better grades because it is even. No green plants would be going through the combine. They register the preharvest Roundup management tool on most crops including wheat, barley, oats, white beans, soybeans and alfalfa. If the crop is for seed next year, do not use preharvest control in your management system. The other instance where you may not want to use preharvest Roundup is if you intend to purchase Roundup Ready Soybeans for that weedy field next year. It would be best to check if seed will be available before you make that decision. There are several benefits to preharvest applications of Roundup; they include low cost perennial weed control, more even crops, easier and quicker harvesting and better grades. The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending July 25 were: fed cattle, 756; cows, 233; veal calves, 379; lambs and goats, 358; and stockers, 945. $96.29 with sales to $98.75. Fifty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,323 lbs. sold for an average of $93.29 with sales to $98.50. Six steers consigned by Frank Voisin, Formosa, averaging 1,304 lbs. sold for an average of $94.40 with sales to $98.50. Four steers consigned by Jim Howalt, Londesboro, averaging 1,281 lbs. sold for an average of $97.25 with sales to $98. Twenty steers consigned by Walter Riddell, Granton, averaging 1,236 lbs. sold for an average of $94.05 with sales to $97.75 Three steers consigned by William Ten Continued on page 14 Fed steers and heifers sold $1 higher with cows selling on a steady trade. Thursday veal sold on a steady trade with lambs also selling steady. Friday good calves sold steady with second cut calves selling $5 higher with yearlings selling $2 higher. There were 396 steers on offer selling from $88 to $94 to the high of $107. Twenty-five steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,300 lbs. sold for an average of $93.43 with sales to $99.25. Eight steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,281 lbs. sold for an average of $94.43 with sales to $99. Three steers consigned by Earl Bennewies, Bornholm, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $90.48 with sales to $98.75. Four steers consigned by Shirmac Farms, Granton, averaging 1,239 lbs. sold for an average of F arm ■ % TUESDAYS 9 a.m. THURSDAYS 9:00 a m. FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Finished Cattle & Cows Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Ontario Wheat Producers Employers urged to hire students On Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. the Human Resource Centre for Students closes its doors after another successful summer. Student Employment Officers Kendra Newell and Lana Thompson say they were very pleased with how this summer went, stating that all statistics were up this year. The number of job orders rose from 108 in 1996 to 148 this year and the number of Groups Information Sessions for students jumped from two to six, with over 100 students participating. Newell and Thompson acknow­ ledge the employers for their support and encourage them to continue hiring students for the remainder of the summer. There are still a large number of students looking for full-time, part-time or casual labour. Anyone in need of a student to complete an odd job or farm labour can drop by the main Human Resource Centre where the Student Employment Officers will leave a list of student's names and phone numbers. The third annual Employer Appreciation Draw was held on July 25. Thanks to those who provided the draw prizes and to all those who participated simply by employing a student. The winners are: Rosemary and Herman Terpstra, Brussels, O & W Sander Farm, Alma, Katherine Temple­ man, Gorrie, Roy McIntosh, Molesworth, Lenn Jewitt, Listowel and Wilson Building Supply, Listowel. McGavin's Your Harvest Headquarters 2 from...................$1,500. Westfield 10 x 71 SD "rebuilt" ..........$3,800. New Idea 7 x 50 BD ...............................$1,400. Several 6" augers all lengths .................call Large stock of new Westfield and Farm King augers 8,10" up to 71* Gravity Boxes Choose from Unverferth, Killbros, J & M, Parker, Market and RJ boxes - In stock - Used boxes trading dally - call for details "V TEST DRIVE the V- New Holland, Genesis, Gemini, and Powerstar Tractors Call to book your on-farm demo todayl McGavin Farm Equipment Walton 887-6365 527-0245 We are now ready to receive your '97 White Winter & Soft Red Winter Wheat and Barley Crops 11 ’I ■o 1 Howson & Howson are an agent for the Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board. •Fast Unloading •Accurate Probe System •Trucking Available We also buy, sell and store barley FORWARD CONTRACTING OF CORN AND SOYBEANS Howson & Howson Ltd. FEED, SEED, CHEMICALS, FERTILIZER, GRAIN ELEVATORS, CUSTOM APPLICATION BLYTH, ONTARIO 523-9624 or 1-800-663-3653 Elevators 1 1/4 miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25 then 1/2 mile north.