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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-05-25, Page 5News Huron farmers catching up after abnormally cold spring By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor An abnormally cold spring has slowed spring planting in Huron County this year but recent warm weather allowing local farmers to get back on schedule, says Ministry of Agriculture crops specialist Peter Johnson. "Things are progressing reasonably well but we're under the gun with corn that was planted in April," he says. Johnson says corn planted in April in central and south Huron has taken four to five weeks to come up, 10 to is plant corn. "We've really moved into high gear in the past two weeks and planted the bulk of the corn crop. It's been an excellent opportunity," he says. Nick Whyte, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, agrees that 95 per cent of Huron County's corn has been planted but adds that continuing low prices for grain and oilseed crops have reduced corn across the by three - Quoted `All crops are affected by the low prices but corn is the furthest out of sync,' - Huron Federation of Agriculture president Nick Whyte 20 per cent of which may have to be replanted. He adds temperatures were too cold in northern Huron for farmers to even bother planting corn. "A lot of it (the April corn crop) is struggling very hard. I'm not sure yet but some of it may be too far gone. It's not the end of the world but it's extra work we didn't need," he says. Johnson says many farmers in central Huron, such as the Hensall area, chose to plant all of their corn in April because of the extremely wet weather at the beginning of May during the past few years. He says those who waited until May 7 to 12 have chosen the optimum time to acreage province quarters. "All crops are affected by the low prices but corn is the furthest out of sync. You're pretty much guaranteed a loss if you plant corn this year," he says. Whyte says many Huron farmers are choosing to plant edible beans this year, a crop that will command an extra $1 a bushel than crusher beans, or beans that are used in the production of oil and meal. "That extra dollar is all of a sudden more attractive this year. You have to do a little more work with harvesting and weed control with edible beans but farmers are willing to do that this year," he says. Soybeans are also 60 to 70 per cent planted throughout Huron and Johnson predicts they'll be 90 per cent planted by the end of this week. "This is excellent timing for soybeans but we could use more heat," he says. Johnson says local farmers are a little nervous about the slow growth of the soybeans planted so far, caused by the cool weather. "Some soybeans have been in the ground for two weeks and haven't emerged yet and that's not really good. Farriers have a saying that they like to see beans twice in one week - once in the bag and the second time coming up out of the ground," he says. Whyte says planting beans will be a more lucrative choice than corn this year, even though beans will probably still provide a "minimum profit, but not a loss." He adds that many farmers are choosing to grow hay over corn as a cash crop this year as a way of minimizing their costs. "This year, you're far better off with a field of hay than a field of corn," says Whyte. Johnson adds that it's excellent weather right now for planting hay seed. "We could still stand an extra four or five degrees in temperature right now," he says. Correction Julianne Ryan was incorrectly identified as Julianne Moore in a story about Mother Theresa award winners from the Huron Perth District Catholic School Board in last week's edition of the Huron Expositor. Walk for Independence fundraising provides CNIB services in Huron From Page 1 degeneration but hasn't had his eyesight affected by the condition yet, will be walking for the fourth year. Lamont walked in last year's event and had some fun with Fisher trading their white canes. "I can walk the whole thing by myself," says Lamont, who has benefitted from many services offered by CNIB since birth. Those services have helped Lamont be as independent as possible. Through early intervention, Jason learned how to dress himself, brush his teeth and get used to the different textures of the objects throughout his house. He has also had opportunities to participate in activities like bowling, skiing, swimming and figure skating. Fisher has also used a number of CNIB services including learning to use a white cane and to retain his independence around the house. "I try to be as independent as I can but I've been stubborn. I could probably use more of the services. I'm thinking of starting to learn braille," he says. Fisher is hoping response to his challenge will result in all of Huron County raising a total of $20,000 in the walk W.4n47I4, 1, 7-1O pm eat, CUJ,IIO Ci, DOOR PRIZES ''�'"`` 1. Queen size duvet set 2. Set of 4 decorative cushions. 3. 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