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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-01-14, Page 221 Page 22 Times -Advocate, January 14, 1901 Huron group seek more corn rootworm research Directors of the Huron County ('rop :out Soil Im- provement Association Thursday approved four resolution: which will be forwarded to various groups. Quality Products • Proto Tools • Hypro Pumps • Makita & Bosch Hand Power Tools • Bolts & Blades Cecil R. Squire Soles & Service 47 John St. Exeter Phone 235-0465 One resolution to go to the annual meeting of the On- tario Soil and Crop annual meeting to be held January 27-28 in Barrie urgently asks tot- an increase in the amount of corn rootworm research The resolution also asks that this type of research be conducted at a location where corn rootworm is prevalent. preferrably at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. Reply to a similar resolu- tion last year from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture said the disease was not serious and crop rotation would help clear up the situation. 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EXETER 2352200 to take a second resolution directly to Ontario's Agriculture Minister Lorne Henderson. This brief states that senior specialists with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food are be- ing lured away by agri- business due to the lack of incentive to remain with the Ministry. It continues to say that staff in the Soils and Crops branch has been decreased by about 20 percent since 1974 at a time when technology is advancing and research is being cutback, thus putting a greater burden on the shoulders of existing staff. During the 1979-80 fiscal year. the agriculture budget of the Ontario government was the only budget cut back of all the ministries. The resolution asks for an increase in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food budget commensurate with other ministries to allow for greater funding for research and expansion in extension services especially in the Soils and Crops branch. A third resolution is to be sent to the Ontario Crop In- surance Commission and Plant Products in Ottawa asking that seed companies guarantee the specified seed quality when it is planted or make them carry liability to cover the grower's loss. The resolution came about because seed companies with their limitations of warranty tags can disclaim any liablility in grower loss due to crop failure because the grower received seed other than Canada No. 1 as specified on the label. At the same time Ontario Crop Insurance covers all perils such as disease, drought, frost, insects, etc., but. does not cover poor seed quality. The fourth resolution will be sent to Pioneer Seeds ask- ing the company to continue production of 3975A corn seed. Pioneer had previously decided to take this seed off the market and have it replaced by 3950. Soils and crop specialist Pat Lynch from the Strat- ford OMAF office said results of 17 trials on Huron farms showed 3975A outyielded 3950 by five bushels per acre. Lynch said it was the first known time that a soils and crop group had asked a seed firm to continue production of a specific variety. District director Lawrence Taylor suggested that more farmers get in- volved in projects and research. To speed this suggestion, each director will be asked to present at least one written project report from his own township. Pat Lynch added, "You don't have to do the project yourselves, just report on one in your area." Considerable discussion took place on the format of the' Huron Soil and Crop an- nual meeting. Several directors felt despite lenghty meetings, not enough time was spent on discussing reports and CO.OP Pre -Inventory •1 (Zurich Branch Only) CEILING TILE 10% onF imam .\ R12-15 R20-15 1395 1 300 bundle bundle 15% OFF ALL PANELLING HENSALL DISTRICT �CO.OP ZURICH BRANCH 236-4393 I projects Most directors agreed that the annual banquet was very popular and would be continued, but, additional sessions may be set up for project and trials dis- cussions. Pat Lynch said the Huron annual banquet was the only one that he knew of that was a sellout year after year. At Thursday's meeting Larry Wheatley, RR 1, Dublin, the director for McKillop township was nam- ed president of the organiza- tion. Vice-presidents are Doug Cameron, Ashfield township and Bruce Shillinglaw of Hullet township. Shillinglaw also doubles as treasurer. The secretary is Gerritt Van Kuelen reoresenting Grey township. The retiring presi- dent is Ross McBeath, RR 3, Kippen. Lawrence Taylor was returned as district director. The following committees were named: Projects - Jim Armstrong, John Oke. Lawrence Taylor, Bob McNaughton, Gerald Hayter, Hans Rasmussen, Wayne Ratz. Conservation - Jim Ross, Ray Hartman, Bruce Shillinglaw, Norm Alex ander and representatives from the Maitland and Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authorities. Education - Doug Cameron, Aart DeVos, Gerritt Van Keulen, Walter Mellwain, Don McNeil. SOIL AND CROP EXECUTIVE — The executive of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association for the year 1980 was named at a meeting in Clinton, Thursday. Back, left, Bob McNaughton, Bruce Raynard, Ray Hartman, Aart DeVos, Hans. Rasmussen, Don McNeil, Gerald Hayter, Wayne Ratz and Jim Ross. Front, Walter Mcllwain, district director Lawrence Taylor, first vice-president Doug Cameron, past president Ross McBeath, president Larry Wheatley, John Oke and second vice-president and treasurer Bruce Shillinglaw. 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