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Times -Advocate, March 25, 1981
Tile drainage must
be working properly
Tile drainage is a major
farm investment and to
ensure maximum returns,
farmers must keep systems
functioning properly.
"Many farmers have
between $750 and $1000 per
hectar ($300 to $400 per
acre)invested in tile
drainage," says Professor
Ross Irwin, of the University
of Guelph School of
Engineering. "It's well
worth the time it takes to get
out and walk the field and
check the system."
Tile drainage systems
should be checked two or
three times a year, but
spring is one of the most
important times because
problem areas are easier to
spot.
Begin by checking the
drainage outlet. This is the
most important part of the
system because it proves
whether the system is
working or not. Check to
make sure there is no erosion
around the outlet and that
Some anonymous author
has written: "It is
sometimes a good idea to
change your mind, it may
work better."
snow and runoff haven't
shifted the drain outlet.
"Tile drains are running
about half their capacity
right now," says Prof. Irwin.
"There should be some
water corning out of the
drain outlet, but if there
isn't, check back in the field
to locate the problem."
As the soil begins to day,
watch for areas of ponding or
standing water. These wet
spots may be symptoms of
broken or plugged tiles
below; the only way to be
sure is to dig down and look.
Holes or depressions over
tiled fields often indicate
that, • Mud and ., silt haw
washed down into the
drains. Tile lines in these
areas should be dug up and
cleaned.
Another problem to watch
for is rust, says Professor
Irwin. Rust indicates iron
ochre -- a condition caused
by microorganisms that can
impair or impede water flow
through tile drains.
"Farmers can justify the
cost of tile drainage if they
keep these systems open and
functioning properly to
provide good land
drainage."
TALKING CROPS — The Exeter District Co -Operative sponsored a Crop Production day Wednesday at the Exeter Legion
hall. From the left are John Bennettof Exeter Co -Op, area farmers Bev Parsons and Gerald McFalls and Russ Johnston of
Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology. T -A photo
List of requirements needed
when purchasing a good tractor
We alt know that a good
used tractor can be a smart
buy. How do we determine a
good used tractor from a not
so good one" Following is a
check list of some things to
consider.
It's very beneficial to
know the year of the tractor,
so this can be compared with
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Ken Coleman
Sales Manager
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Apply FURADAN as you plant.
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the hour meter. Every trac-
tor has a serial number and
with this number, we can
tell the year the tractor was
built. We can tell you where
the serial number is located
on each tractor and the
average resale price for that
particular tractor. This also
applies to balers or win-
drowers.
Compare tire wear with
hours of tractor use. Be
suspicious when you see
New tires on a tractor with
1,200 hours on the meter.
This may mean the hour
meter has been disconnected
for some time. Rear tires
should last approximately 3,-
000 - 6.000 hours. If you have
to replace two 16.9 - 30 trac-
tor tires. it will run you ap-
proximately$600.00
Look at the drawbar. The
drawbar on a tractor with 1,-
200 hours on it should not be
wore excessively - also
check the balls on the 3 point
hitch lower arms and com-
pare wear with the hour
meter.
Clutch - Check for signs of
wear on the clutch pedal. If
the food pad is worn badly, it
could mean three things - (1)
The previous owner rode the
clutch (which could mean a
clutch job). or (2) the trac-
tor has had a lot os use, or
(3 the tractor has had a
loader on it. all of these
could be costly.
Check the play in the
clutch. A clutch that doesn't
engage until it is near the top
could mean a clutch job. (6)
CHECK the engine oil. If it
is a milky colour, it means
water has entered the oil.
This could be a result of a
blown gasket. or a cracked
block.
Check the general
appearance of the tractor. A
rough looking tractor
probably means a rough
operator. Below, are a few
other checks that can be
made before purchasing:
Fuel system - Check the
aggromolater bowl (diesel)
or sediment bowl (gas). If
these bowls have a thick ac-
cumulation of sludge on the
bottom or are 1/2 - 2/3 full of
water. chances are the fuel
pump on a diesel tractor has
already been damaged. I
have already mentionedone
method of checking for
cracked blocks or cylinder
walls. also check for any ob-
vious welding on tractor
blocks. A welded block may
F of A meet
at Ethel
Staff from the Rural
Development Outreach
Project (RDOP), will
present the findings of the
second phase of their study
on Absentee Land Ownership
to the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture's
monthly meeting, April 2, at
8:30 p.m. at Ethel Centrist
School in Grey Township.
This three phase study was
inititated at the request of
the HCFA because of the
concern of its members
about the increasing foreign
land holdings in the county.
Tony Fuller, Director of
the RDOP and Julius Maage,
and John Fitzsimmons, U. of
Guelph, using a slide
presentation, will present
the results and their con-
clusions of the Use and
Management Phase con-
ducted last August.
In this, Shelly Paulocik
and Ted Gruska interviewed
the renters of absentee
owned land and their neigh-
borsdeterminehow the land
was being managed. The
farmerawere also given
ample opportunity to voice
their opinions and solutions
about the issue.
The third phase of the
study, on social and
economic impaota of ab-
sentee owned land in Huron
County is not yet finished.
be U.K.. but why buy
potential trouble?
Check power steering for
• play - loose steering could
mean an inexpensive adjust-
ment or sizable repair bill.
Operate the brakes. If there
is a Targe amount of travel in
the brake pedal, check to see
if brakes can be adjusted or
if the adjustment has been
used up. Determining this
could save you $200.00 to
$300.00.
A qualified mechanic
would advise about many
more checks that can be
made. however. If you know
the year of the tractor, the
hours on the meter, the
average resale price, the
horsepower. and fuel con-
sumption. you can be in a
better position than most.
For the above information
contact Sam Bradshaw at
482-3428. •
List phone number for
Last month we announced
new phone numbers for the
Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food office
in Clinton.
We have just been notified
of an important change.
Effective immediately,
callers from any long
distance exchange in Huron
County can phone our office
using Zenith 7-3040. Our local
number is still 482-3428.
This decision was
necessary because of
problems encountered with
several phone numbers for
our office.
Please make this change
in the blue pages of your
phone book.
We sincerely regret the
confusion and inconvenience
this may cause. Hopefully,
this will be the last change in
our phone listing.
For those of you with a
London directory, the phone
number listed the Hallett
Wildlife Management Area
under the Ontario Ministry
of Natural Resources is the
Clinton Agricultural Office
number.The correct number
is 4824011. We would ap-
preciate it if you would
change that as well.
Don Pullen,
Agricultural representative.
Huron County 4-H sheep
club organizational meeting
WANTED!
Boys and girls to be en-
thusiastic members of the
Huron County 4-H Sheep
Club. Applicants must be
fun -loving and eager to
learn. Good opportunities for
advancement and no ex-
perience necessary.
The organizational
meeting of the Huron County
4-H Sheep Club will be held
on Saturday, April 4 at 10:00
a.m. in the Board Room of
the Agricultural Office in
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Clinton. This club is open to
boys and girls between the
ages of 11 and 19 years as of
January 1st, 1981.
As a project the club
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If you are interested in
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Len MacGregor,
Extension Assistant.
SAFETY ric I ET
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Ontario Institute of Agrologists
1981 CONFERENCE
HURON HALL
CENTRALIA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY.
HURON PARK, ONTARIO
Thome:
Marketing...The Tool For The 80's
Friday, March 27th
9:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies
9:15 AM - `Emerging Marketing Concepts'
From the Rise and Fall of Previous
Food Systems,
Dr. Max Brunk, Cornell University
10:40 AM - Market Opportunities for the 80's
Mr. William Doyle, P.Ag., Assistant
Deputy Minister, Marketing Division,
O.M.A.F.
11:30 AM- Challenges Facing Marketing
Boards in Ontario
Mr. Peter Hannam, President, CanFarm
Co-operative Services
Saturday, March 28th
9:00 AM - Developing Agricultural Exports, the
National Perspective
Mr. Ralph Ferguson, M.P.
9:45 AM - Agricultural Product Promotion -
How Much Does It Pay?
Mr. David Hughes, Broadwith-Hughes &
Assoc.
10:40 AM The Ontario Program of Developing
Export Markets
Mr. Henry Pauls, Export Manager,
Market Development Branch, O.M.A.F.
11:15 AM - Our Approach to Market Research
and Development
Mr. Madan Mallick, Camit Forms
11:50 AM - Conference Summary or "Where Do
We Go From Here in Marketing?
Mr. Byron Beeler, P.Ag., Executive Vice
President, Ciba Geigy Seeds Limited
The public is invited to attend this Annual
Conference. Cost - $15.00 per daily session payable
at the door.
For further information contact:
D. Jamieson, P.Ag., Principal,
Centralia College of Agricultural Technology,
Huron Park, Ontario
Telephone: 228-6691
The Ontario Institute of Agrologists is a
professional institute dedicated to making the
agricultural profession of increasing service to
the industry and the public.
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