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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-01-26, Page 17r: SOYBEAN COMMITTEEMEN — Ken Wilkinson, Paisley (left), Dave Brock, RR 2 Staf- fs, Mike Ondrejicka, RR 1 Exeter and Peter Berendson, RR 1 Kirkton were elected as committeemen from Huron -Grey -Bruce of the annual soybean growers meeting in Exeter. ne loot in mow' "ea President Reagan has had to cut defense spending. His deficit is too high: Those who worry about these things — the military capacity of the U.S.A. — always analyze military strength. They compare the. number of tanks, _planes, nuclear warheads and missile strengths of the U.S. withthat of the Soviet Union. But the militaiy analysts are looking in the wrong direction. They should be looking at the ultimate weapon: food. And that is where the United States has the upper hand. In spite of five-year plans and a heavy emphasis on agriculture, the Soviets have become dependent on imports to feed their millions. According to Lester R. Brown, president of Worldwatch Institute in Washington, two 20,000 -ton freighters loaded with grain leave every day for the Soviet Union. Although Mr. Brown, like other Americans, forgets Canada, shipments of grain leave Canadian ports in almost the same long line, heading for Russia. Well, that is, they leave when the Cana- dian transportation system and the unions are working. This flow of grain from the • r Area soybean growers okay support for adding districts A sparsely attended annual meeting of soybean growers from Huron, Bruce and Grey counties gathered in Exeter town hall to hear that soybean production is increasing local- ly and provincially each year. The 2,078 tonnes marketed from Huron in 1978 had grown to 7,968 tonnes produced on 10,947 acres by 1981. John McEachern, Ontario Soya -bean Growers' Marketing Board second vice- president, said the Board estimates in 1982, 900,000 acres were in soybean pro- . duction across the province, producing an average of 33 bushels .to the acre. He G predicts that next year ap- proximately 1.2 million acres thewill be planted in soys in Ontario. The producers support the Board's proposal to increase the number of districts from six to eight, adding district 7 ' """' comprising Norfolk, Haldi- mand, Brant, Hamilton - Wentworth, Niagara, Halton and Peel counties and District 8 incorporating Huron, Perth, Oxford, Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Grey and Bruce. Each district will be entitled to one director. The new pro- posal requires 1,000 producers (based on a three-year average) to elect one direc- tor, while the - committee structure requires 200 pro- ducers (or fraction thereof) to elect a committeeman. Mike Ondrejicka, RR 1 Ex- eter, Peter Berendson, RR 1 Kirkton, David Brock; RR 2 Staffa and Ken Wilkinson, Paisley were elected as com- mitteemen from the Huron - Bruce -Grey area. . The price of soybeans has dropped from 87 to $10 per bushel two years ago to ap- proximately 86.60 at present: two weeks ago a Ridgetown spokesman figured the breakeven price at 87 per bushel and 33 bushels per acre. McEachern passed -on the findings of a five -man marketing board delegation Lane's Me .•.ec•elea o, loo !t004,4e, ra.Ra fi free world is the most impor- skyrocketed to 4.2 metric tons tant change in the relation- per acre. ships between Russia and the In effect, American West since the beginning of farmers produce double that the Codd War. It demonstrates which the Soviets produce. clearly that North America and Russia have become "Those shipments tot food) interdependent. In other are an important commercial words, Mr. Brown says, they transaction for the United need each other. States (and Canada), but they "The food connection," may also provide insurance • writes Mr. Brown in a paper against a nuclear attack," prepared for Worldwatch In- Frites Mr. Brown. "Although stitute, "does not ensure the prospect of destroying its, peaceful relations between principal source of imported food will not necessarily pre the U.S. and the Soviets but it could become the cornerstone vent. ..an attack...it is certain - on which to build a better ly a deterring factor." relationship. From the For 10 years, we have been American point of view, it worrying about energy shor- could offer an opportunity to Cages. Perhaps it is time this take the lead in slowing the country and the United States arms race. 'bargained with the real "From the Soviet point of source of power. Forget about view, the need to import grain nuclear missiles and anti points up a failure in the missiles and interceptors and Soviet system, a failure that tanks and guns and ships and raises.the spectre of the need ort - for internal reforms." Use food as a political Mr. Brown has plenty of weapon. it may not sit well statistics to prove his point. with some who haunt the halls In 1950, the Soviets produc of power but itis the ultimate ed 0.8Anetric tons per hectare, weapon. the U produced 1.6 metric No nation can force a star tons per'hectare. In 1982. the ving population into battle. Russians had been able to in- A hungry man is a crease production to only 1.4 desperate man; desperate metric tons per hectare while enough to question and over - in the U.S., production had throw a government. 3 0.0P wao ?i- Bir 4711 CO-OP Wild Bird Seed A quality blend of selected seeds including sun- flower, corn and millet. Popular mixture is sure to our cold weather. 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For more information: Mrs. Ann Nesbit, RR 2, Blyth, Ontario. 523-9595. to east Asia. The members reported an unlimited market for white Hylands for soy milk which is sold in vending machines there like soft drinks are in North America, and the same possibilities for other types of soybeans for sprouting and tofu produc- tion. He emphasized the im- portance of quality when sup- plying beans for export. Asian customers want 99 percent purity -or better: one black- eyed bean would be very ob- vious in a batch of soy milk. The producers voted to con- tinue the one-half cent per bushel checkoff for research. Dr. Charles Baldwin is work- ing on development of small varieties for sprouting. He has received 87,000 from the marketing board to reproduce some beans in Chile this winter and bringthe seed back to Guelph to be planted in the spring. This southern planting cuts a year from the research time. Other research at research stations and the agricultural colleges tests for yield poten- tial, resistance to white mould and all the other factors that contribute to producing the best possible product as economically as possible. The Board wants to main- tain the public variety system, rather than allowing private companies to have the seed market to themselves. This year three public and eight private varieties will be coming up, Board represen- tative Fred Brandenberg told the producers, adding he con- sidered that a good ratio. Soil and crops specialist Pat Lynch travelled from the OMAF office in Stratford to answer producer's questions. He brought along a section of a quick cutter, which allows the beans to be cut an inch closer to the ground than other equipment, giving ar extra two to three bushels per acre. Although he said it seems hard to believe that 'something so economical could be so good, this view was supported by those pre- sent who had used the device. The meeting turned into a general discussion, with Lynch and the producers ex- changing useful information on methods of weed control, Claims dairymen must be realistic At a special meeting of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, Kenneth G. McKinnon was re-elected chairman and J. Grant Smith was re-elected vice-chairman. McKinnon represents milk producers in the Counties of Grey, Bruce and Huron, and resides on his dairy farm at Port Elgin. Smith represents milk pro- ducers in the Counties of Ox- ford, Elgin and Norfolk, and.' resides on his dairy farm at Btygessville. In his address to the seven- teenth annual meeting of the province's milk producers, McKinnon told producers that they must berealistic during these troublesome times. . "There's little hope over the next year of getting out of a hole by pinning one's hopeson- significant market expansion or on higher total milk pro- , duction." He:indicated that, '...milk producers should ex- amine closely all their cost elements and ruthlessly pare down any -items, over which they have control.'" McKinnon sited the follow- ing factors as having a major impact on the current dairy situation. A combination of world- wide recession and rising milk production has resulted in large stocks of dairy pro- ducts on the world market, especially in the USA and the EEC. This has depressed world prices for most dairy products and, as a result, significant levy increases have been imposed on Cana- dian diary farmers todispose of surplus products, especial- ly skim milk powder. Domestic milk production is also much too high in rela- IThe best deal around .... Husqvjna. pp Chain Saw Professionals. Husgvorno combines value. Performance, Service. Three features which molt* Husgvarno chain sows the best buy around. For o fro* demo see Karl Armstrong at ARMSTRONG MOTORS RR#1 St. Marys 229-6233 Dairy flamers REGIONAL DAIRY DAY WHERE: Huron Hall, Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, Huron Park, Ontario WHEN: Wednesday, February 2, 1983 COST: $5.00 - includes lunch and refreshments . TO REGISTER: Phone Centralia College (519)228-6691 Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Similar program also being held at: Legion Hall, Clinton February 16 Memorial Hall, Tavistock February 1 Hanover Colliseum, February 17 tion to demand, and has resulted. in quota cuts as a warning for producers to curb production. As well, consumption of milk and dairy. products is likely to remain static during 1983 because of the Canadian economic climate. In addition, the Board, and the dairy industry in general, supports the principal of restraint and is prepared to make its contribution to fight, inflation and get the economy back on its feet bylimiting price increases. McKinnon was not totally pessimistic in his remarks and reminded producers to count their blessings, too. preventing beans from crack- ing in the seed drill (the pro- blem was diagnosed as the nitrogen granular inoculant), and growing soys after corn with the atrazine breaking down more slowly in soils with a pH level of 7.5 or higher. .. - The growers passed on tips for slug and white mould con- trol, and their opinions regar- ding the relative benefits of ground and aerial spraying. After adjournment, those pre- sent stayed to continue .talk- ing shop. The opportunity to share experiences of success and failure is one of the most beneficial aspects of an an-, nual producers' meeting. Times -Advocate, January 26, 1983 Pops 17 Annual Meoflng Of Huron County Wheat Producers will be held in The -Ministry of Agriculture Board Room, Clinton . 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