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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-02-27, Page 11Times -Advocate, February 27, 1991 Page 11 L ITMNirIEID Hensall Alfas Craig Mitchell Port Albert Saaforth Granton 262-2527 293-3223 348-8433 529-7135 345-2545 225-2360' W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. has been serving the agricultural community for over 60 years with top quality products and exceptional service. Contact us for your 1991 crop input needs. Compare the quality and features to the price on the New Idea 3600 Spreaders. • One-piece copper bearing steel sides with culvert grade galvanizing for greater strength and durability • Long lasting, durable CladTuff floor with smooth fiberglass bonded to wood for freeze resistance and easier move- rnent.of the material to the beater. • Constant velocity PTO joints for smoother, chatter -free operation. Features you need at an affordable price. Check out the full line... seven models to choose from. SEED SOYS WHITE BEANS SEED BARLEY HL 2275 LG 2350 HL 2334 LG 2490 LG 2337 Marathon Apache Baron Crusader T-8508 Talon Midland Stinger Wesland Crestwood Rocket Vista Birka Rodeo Lester Craig Etienne Mingo Maskot We also handle a complete line of Agri- chemicals and fertilizer application. Discuss your needs with us! Nell McAllister is In charge of quality control at Thompson's. yiand Seeds... A Growing Tradition *IX CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTRALIA COLLEGE Landscapina and Gardening Landscaping with Brick Flagstone Thursday, Feb. 28 (7:30-10'p.m.) Fee: $10 Learn the step by step methods of how to plan, design and install beautiful driveways and footpaths yourself using inter- locking bricks and flagstone. Bring a photograph and rough drawing of the area you would like to work with. Landscape Your Home March 7814(720-10p.m.) Fee:$20 This two evening course teaches the homeowner the basics of landscape design. Bring your ideas and photograph of the area to be landscaped. Composting and Home Gardening March 20827(7:30-10p.m.) Fee:$20 For beginners and experienced home gardeners, this course features information on mulching, preparing the seed bed and cultivation practices. The course emphasizes alternatives to commercial fertilizers and herbicides. Foods Heart Smart Cooking Manch 5 812 (730 -10 p.m.) Fee: $20 Come try some new taste experiences and learn some new techniques under the guidelines of the Canadian Heart Foundation. To register call (519) 228-6691 Ext. 285 Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario CENTRALIA COLLEGE Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0 New M -F 300 Series Hiline Cab Tractors "I thought cabs were a luxury. Now I know better." WM'I M rrnpped ie 14t1 month M prier a .rr .hlif, Inttni, hr B.aaes pot • bee et frier Nia frmnu twines - tit M don Series - any mime nU - rol option 1•.. 1 wy ;wile pons 1•N ask my Mho The. .sty 1hkethe F m Series tw- ines fn marl. Rut I ,tu.+ twee, RMrtd a tab was all that herost.ry -I M tem. That M F H4ine rob nilly eMseed hey Mid lee Mntn, Ws 1110...4 tp.M1 teMly itis the metro Its we '1b* 41*rr pad, too, rets at Mala AM the dust Merl Matta( at1d ale em dittoed% lees we Iteeh pby kw met diel Mihail agape haw Wily bow My haler • ps litre brat* bn.a>.I M r tr.rtnn W per dila r4 OW molt nese rot of',orgy Gee troth."' red! M the *elms World -r n.wtt mrprbe at l .1Mt Prelim en's." ere }rel Gonna WI ail 13w -.d taw, sod Mtlp'aa 11,11 .eon aaam•kai and "Nelle than roan. oat M nes. 'AM .p.ei#bnn rant Apr* tot Met I Pet herb a t r+neh )'.b et Mee lK !MI them Ws No skin hot ready l'a tie Pegm.I. hyM*.tka • Hensall plant a major factor in W.G. Thompson's success W.G. Thompson and Sons Limited operate 12 agri- business branches throughout southwestern Ontario and Hensall plant is one of the major contributors to the success of the company. To the north there are branches in Granton, Ailsa Craig, Mitchell, Seaforth and Port Albert. Hensall manager Dale Good said having so many other branches in the area is a big advantage. When the custom application at one branch gets busy in the spring quite often one ranch may be behind or ahead, because of the we ther conditions, so they can draw on the help of the others. The Ailsa Craig branch as custom application equipment for the second ar. That includes a tru spread dry unit and a. liquid 8 percent unit. W.G. Thompson and Sons has its headquarters in Blenheim and is a family oriented Canadian firm. Headed by president Wes Thompson, the business is in its third generation of Thompsons. Thompsons have a full line of seeds in white beans, soybeans, cereal grains, forages and wheat at Hensall. Augusta and Rebecca wheat are still very - p •ular. isall plant manager Dale Good says the populari- ty of custom fertilizer application is growing with in- creased acreage each year. Four different units are available, two for city fertilizer and two for the liquid form. In Hensall they have expanded their impregnated fertilizer facility, replacing the two -ton blender with a new four -ton blender. In use for the third year is a four-wheel ATV grass seeder and wick weeder and it is also growing in de- mand. This is used a lot for seeding double cut .red clover on wheat. Operating this machine is Jamie Caldwell. Fertilizer storage capacity was increased last year as the company continues to upgrade its 'facilities. Good is optimistic about the success of farming ven- tures this year. The Hensall staff of Thompson is comprised of 45 full-time employees. In addition to Good, Rick Ingram helps look after things as the 'assistant manager. Marty Krebs Is the yard foreman and his assistant is Fred Campbell. Neil McAllister is in charge of quality control, a very important aspect of the growing business. About the entire staff, Godt1 said, "We have a very experienced staff who are very knowledgeable and show a genuine interest in serving our customers." Thompson employees and customers keep up to date on the current price of corn and beans by way of a direct computer hookup to the Chicago grain mar- ket. Also received each morning is a full report of the preceding day's operations with a forecast of what is to come in the next 24 hours. Minimum -Tilt riS111i1 5400 Grain Drill 1tt '' • heavy duty mounted drill • staggered double disc with new heavy duty drawbar • adjustable depth/press wheels • double springs on openers yielding 240 Ib. (109 Kg.) of down pressure • quick attachable hitch • compatible with various tool bars or tillage equipment as illustrated STOP IN TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS FINE MINIMUM -TILL DRILL AND THE COMPLIMENTARY ATTACHMENTS. MIMS FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. (519) Sales, Service & Rentals since 1932 Fax (519) 235-2121 1400-265-2121 235-2791 I3=ii�7111 Yn *. %Wag Oa are MI *VT w1M the Nide ctb b polably the meet award tats{ !re dodo. Tera am101t a p pt ow kr loan* saw s"laa asba Cab T►xt.n Meda a >o a a 'MlMtbwl tie ►10 M•atlaeal M ...e II dab.et Golan da CAP be WWII* Ms Pe. Oa le. Mt gtmataw COOK'S • Growing to meet your needs. For over 100 years, Cook's has expanded its facilities to serve the growing needs of our farm customers. in that time, we've earned a reputation for reliable commodity trading and responsive supply of crop inputs. We pride ourselves on being a full service, 100% Canadian -owned business. Our 8 locations have everything you need this spring, from seed and fertilizer to crop protection products. And Cook's people have the expertise to help you get the most from your crop. We can help you with crop planning, provide soil testing and fertilizer blending, and custom appl radon of nutrients and crop * Hensall protection products. When you're looking for reliable input services this spring... plan to grow with Cook's. • Ambcrly *Atwood Walton 4 e OPIWI DO PO MON 000, load ka'ieli NO VW Fab. lib • Cenentrratiaon * Parkhill Beechwood 0 SARNIA D LONDON 1 I H 0\1 1 1''1 1 Ruaseldale Farm Equipment Ltd. RR 1 Mitchell Phone 229-8975 Division of Parrish & Neimbecker, Limited ( MA St./,o-etI JSCIN Fred Campbell and Marty Krebs weighing beans at Thompsons. '11 'het e'a l'Oru can (/1((((' with (C-Virieerle-e