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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-11, Page 28Page 28 Times -Advocate, October 11, 1989 Safety Association warns of silo gas CLINTON - During the first few weeks of September 1989, . the Farm Safety Association has re- ceived an increased number of re- ports of silo gas formation. The Farm Safety Association recom- mends that farmers take extreme care this fall when filling silos. Drought -like growing conditions in some areas of Ontario may have created a situation where silo gas may be more of a problem this year than others. Climatic conditions play a large role in the formation of deadly silo gas, and weather condi- tions this summer have caused some farm safety experts to issue warnings cencerning the gas. Silo gas or nitrogen dioxide is produced as a by-product of the fer- mentation process that takes place once plant material is put into a silo. A variety of climatic stresses on the plant material during the growing season can dramatically in- crease tbe.possibility of toxic gases forming. To avoid silo gas, farmers are advised not to harvest crops im- mediately after a rainfall. Conversely, crops damaged by Tops in field crops - Deborah Morley of Cropco Consultants of Centralia presents a silver. tray to Peter Tuckey as the top point getter in field crops at the 1989 Exeter Fair. In the centre is fair field crops director Roy Pepper. Fast loading and cleanup. You get extra loading power with the 52 -horsepower Ford Model 4610. • Optional two -pump hydraulics deliver 14.1 gpm flow for fast loading cycles. • Power -assist steering, sealed disc brakes and diff -lock make for easy handling. .Optional front -wheel assist for extra traction, better control. • Paired with the Ford 7410 loader, the "4610" lifts 2,500 pounds Is your tractor built as well as a Ford? Carter's 'Farm Equipment Sales & Service Limited 2 1/2 miles North of Exeter on Hwy. 4 263-3333 hail or frost should be harvested as quickly as possible to avoid build- up of excess nitrate in the plant ma- terial. If weather or other factors have increased the possibility of ni- trate build-up, plant material should be cut higher than normal, as excess nitrates are stored in the lower por- tion of corn stalks. Silo gas may be visible within a few hours after silo filling and may be recognized by a bleach -like odor and may be visible as a yellowish - brown haze. Dead flies or birds at the base of the silo may also be an indicator of the gas. Once a silo is filled, it should be sealed and declared off-limits for at least a three week period. During this period of time the silo should not be entered unless all rules for confined space entry are closely fol- lowed and a self-contained breathing apparatus is used. Junior Farmers honour leaders in agriculture CLINTON - The Huron County Junior" Farmers recognized agricul- ture and its people in Huron County at their Agri -Food Week Dinner "Huron County; An Agricultural Leader III" held October 2, Clinton. Agri -Food Week is an opportuni- ty to promote agriculture. Don Pul- len, Agricultural Representative Clinton O.M.A.F., spoke on the history and importance of agricul- ture in Huron County as well as its leadership in production and progress. Circulate petition throughout Huron opposing GST tax ETHEL - The imposition of the goods and services tax will be fought by means of a petition which will be circulated through- out the county. This was the plan of action adopted at the September. 27 meeting of the Huron County New Democrats. Taking the lead from the federal New Democratic party leader Ed Broadbent the Huron County mem- bers will be placed in retail outlets which will be adversely affected by the tax. Copies areavailable from the President Heather Klopp who hosted the meeting at her home near Zurich. The International Peace Walk which will take place from Hunga- ry to Kiev will be supported by sponsoring Eric Eberhardt of Strat- ford. He will join over 200 North Americans who will take part and will be joined by local citizens from the Soviet Union. The forum on the environment will be held on November 15 in Lucknow. It will focus on bring- ing concerned groups and individu- als together to look at environmen- tal problems in our community and how to solve them. Sheep farmers meet Oct. 19 CLINTON - The Annual Meeting of District 3 Ontario Sheep Market- ing Agency will be held on Thurs- day, October 19 at the Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food, 413 Hibernia Street, Stratford at 8 p.m. Don Pullen, Agricultural Repre- sentative for Huron County, will give details of the New Red Meat II Plan. Jim Wilkens, our provincial OSMA director, will give a report on OSMA activities. Trevor Cuth- bert of Salford will talk on a lamb marketing co-op for heavy lambs. As well, an election of directors for 1989-90 OSMA District 3 will be held. All producers and interested per- i sons are welcome to attend. "WE ARE READY TO RECEIVE YOUR 1989 CORN .and SOYBEANS. Varna Grain loess tit Al = tt Q".• Hill & Hill Farms Ltd. Varna Pete 233-7908 Guest speaker, Ross Daily, Farm/ Business Editor CFPL-TV, spoke on the image of agriculture as pre- sented by the news media and the need of the agriculture industry to respond to both negative and posi- tive criticism to ensure the correct facts are presented about agriculture. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Rural Leader- ship Awards. Five people were hon- oured for their leadership and contri- butions to agriculture and the rural community in Huron County. Award winners were: Bruce Berg- sma, RR 1, Londesboro; Elizabeth Earle, RR 2, Listowel; Doug Gar- niss, RR 4, Wingham; Glen McNeil, RR 6, Goderich; arid Dianne van Vliet, RR 1, Walton. The Huron County Junior Farm- ers would like to thank the Huron County Pork Producers and The Hu- ron County 'Wheat Producers co- sponsorship of the evening and to all those who attended "Huron County: An Agricultural Leader III" making it a success. The Huron County Junior Farmers striving for "Self Help and Community Better- ment". New tractors - Stti McLellan of Becker Farm Equipment show a new 1990 Maxxum 5130 tractor to prospective customer Stu Steckle. It was preview day for 1990 models at Becker's Thurs- day. THEO'S MOBILE -WASH High pressure steam cleaning, chemical brick cleaning and tractor trailers, buildings washed inside and out, heavy equipment degreas- ing, bridges and parking areas, also restaurant exhaust fans and hoods. Contracts available. Bill Theo R. R. 2 - Business: Centralia, Ont. 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