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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-11, Page 25CQET-I LER 's Page 24 Times -Advocate, July 11, 1984 NO -TILL TALK -- Peter Darbishire (left) editor of Agricultural Information Services and George Rode, sales manager for the company that distributes GT no -till drills and Glencoe Tillage to Ontario dealers examine a no -till drill on display during Con- servation Day on the farm of Bert Visscher, RR 1, Hay. h'Y . •• + 7 • 41/4 al► • 1, '• .,, I� ,••- t• J ••eibipt CONSERVATION DISCUSSION – Bruce Shillinglaw (centre) chaired a panel discus- sion during conservation day on the Bert Visscher farm. Other participants were Jack McGregor, and Bob Caldwell at the mike. June food prices rise Consumers paid more for food in June, while farmers received less. According to the OFA Food Basket, this resulted in -a 98 cent increase in the spread . letween the retail and farm -share price. The retail price of the 46 -item OFA Food Basket rose 91 cents over the May price to $50.82, with beef and cheese prices leading the way. This represents an in- crease of 1.8 percent. On a year-to-year comparison, the retail price rose $5.41 or 11.9 percent. Meanwhile, farmers receiv- ed less for beef and wheat in June, which lowered the farmer's share of the Food Basket by seven cents from May. On a year-to-year com- parison, the farm share rose only five percent. Farmers continue to receive less than half of the retail price for the Food Basket. For every $100 the consumer spent on these items, farmers only received $48.29. Here are the highlights of the Food Basket: The average retail price of beef reached an all-time high BEST RATES GUARANTEED TO 560,000. No Fees - Rates Subject To Change 1 3% 1 YEAR 1'i4 % 5 YEARS Contact ABC ANNUITIES 53 WEST ST., GODERICH CALL 524-2773 (Collect) as the price for June rose 10 cents per pound. The equivalent price to farmers dropped two cents per pound. Retail pork prices increas- ed two cents per pound with farmers receiving one cent of this increase. Retail poultry prices did not change while chick prices rose one cent per pound at the farm -gate. Turkey prices re- mained the same. The retail price for eggs in- creased one cent per dozen for all three grades and was matched by a one cent in- crease at the farm -gate. Milk and butter prices did not change at either the retail or farm -gate equivalent levels this month. Retail ice cream prices returned to the April level following the May specials. All cheese prices rose at the retail level, no increase oc- curred at the farm -gate. Prices for grain products and cereals rose at the retail level, while wheat prices fell at the farm -gate. Fruit and vegetable prices, as a whole, were lower at the retail level, while the prices to farmers remained unchanged. OF DUBLIN A STORE FULL OF BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE On the Main Strut.' (if [)tibliti 345-2250 Pitch -In SWEET CHERRIES READY NOW! Pick your own or get them ready picked. PLENTIFUL CROP -EXCELLENT QUALITY Montmorency Red •starting about July 16th *also pails of pitted cherries starting July 18th •pitting machine available for your convenience ROCK GLEN FARMS LTD. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 828-3644 ARKONA, ONT. Donionstrato soil oration, waiter By Robert Trout Conservation Agronomist Huron Soil and Water Conservation District The Huron Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD), in co-operation with the Huron Soil and Crop Improvment Association held a successful Conservation Day on July 4 on the farm of Bert and Tina Visscher, RR 1 Hay. Approximately 200 people took advantage of the warm weather to see the work being carried out in Huron county to prevent soil erosion and im- prove water quality. Bus tours left throughout the day for a tour of area trials and stops of interest. Tour leader Marianne Vanden Heuvel , Tillage Technician with Upper Thames River Conservation Authoirty and Ted Jones of Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion Authoirty began the tour by explaining points of in- terest on the Visscher farms. Visschers were presented with the Norman Alexander Conservation Award last year. for their measures to control wind and water erosion on their farms, some of which have very sandy soil. Cover crops are an impor- tant management tool which they use to help hold soil par- ticles and keep wind from detaching and moving soil particles. Oats are usually sown after the harvest of cauliflower and broccoli i9 completed. The cover crop is killed by winter temperatures and shallow in- corporation of the residue in spring is all that is required to prepare a seedbed. Windbreaks have also been used by Visscher Farms to slow wind speeds as they sweep across the sandy soil. Fields are bordered by a dou- ble row of cedar and spruce trees. with double rows of white pine which run the length of the farm. Although tress may be small when windbreaks are established, their effectiveness improves each year. Points of interest on the bus tour also included minimum till corn at Visscher's and no - till soybeans planted with the HSWCD's no -till drill and no - till planter. No -till corn and ridge planted corn were also on the tour with stops to discuss reforestation and the effect of New testing for energy Energy level of forages is a key cost factor in milk pro- duction, but up until now, most ration balancing was done using an estimate of energy level. Now, the Co-op Feed Lab at Guelph offers an inexpensive and accurate method •for testing for energy. Using Acid Detergent Fibre testing ( ADF testing), a special formula gives an improved energy value that allows maximum use of homegrown roughages in ration balancing. In addition to ADF testing, the Co-op Lab will test haylage samples for Available Protein (AP), a measurement of how much protein the cow can actually use in a forage sample. AP testing is recommended for haylage or hay samples with suspected heat damage. Both ADF and AP testing is available by contacting your local Co-op. There is no obligation. The tests are available to all Ontario producers. Hays swamp on the ecosystem. The morning program began with a presentation by Pat Lynch, Soils and Crops Specialist for Huron and Perth counties, in which he crop rotation on the soil and crop rotaton on the soil and crop growth. • Using two Dorn plants pull- ed from the same field that morning, Lynch demonstrated how crop growth on abused or eroded soils can never match that of cropson soils with a good rota- tion, and protected from wind and water erosion. Lynch challenged those in attendance to save the cost of inputs to crop producton next spring by not planting these areas. Charlie Baldwin, head of the soils section at Ridgetown College, offered suggestions on tillage and residue management. Using slides to demonstrate his points, Dr. Baldwin pointed out how soils which are not protected by residue can be lost by wind erosion or ravaged by rainfall and water erosion. • Various measures can be used to maintain surface residue in the field. Removing coverboards and leaving fur- rows on edge, rather than flip- ping them completely upside down will make the plow per- form much better from a residue management stand- point, he suggested. Weed control for conserva- tion tillage was discussed by Rudy Brown, head of the Horticulture and Biology sec- tion at Ridgetown College. Perennial weeds, he said, are the prime concern before attempting any form of con- servation tillage. Perennials must be adequately controll- ed before no -till which does not allow for the plowdown of atrazine to control quackgrass. Many weed seeds may have germinated and be growing at planting time, Brown said, which may necessitate the use of a burn off herbicide before or shortly after plan- ting to remover those established weeds. Weeds can be controlled within a conser- vation tillage system, he said. once wgbecome familiar with the management package required. An update on the tsials of the Huron Soil and Water Con servation District was given by Conservation Agronomist, Robert Traut. He examined the modifications to the district's planting equipment and the progress of this year's crops. Two plow coulters are now run in front of each row being planted. One coulter runs as deep as possible in front of the fertilizer disc openers. This fractures the soil and opens a channel for the proper place- ment of the starter. Trash whippers were also added to the planter. These discs move residue away from the row to establish a clean strip to plant seed into. This area has warmed faster this spring and indications are that less slug damage may also be experienced when residue is removed from the row. An oscillating stop was add- ed to the gauge wheels of the John Deere planter to allow the gauge wheels to float more freely during planting and give more uniform seeding depths. Guards were installed on the press wheels this year also. These guards cover the open area above the press wheels which can catch corn stalks and residue, holding.the press wheels and not allowing them to turn freely. All of the modificationss have led to increased ger- mination, emergence and bet- ter early growth of no -till corn and soybeans. Al Davidson, an engineer and Tilbury area farmer and John Schliehauf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food presented their views on ridge planting. Davidson began with the tractor and the requirements necessary for him to convert to ridge tillage on his farm. "The jury is still very much out on ridges," explained Davidson, "we're still com- mitted to making ridge tillage work." The final presentations of the day consisted of a panel discusson led by the chair- man of the HSWCD, Bruce Shillinglaw of Londesboro. Participants in the discus- sion included Ray Hogan, RR 7 Lucknow, who has a wide range of soil types on his farms, ranging from sand to clay. Hogan became in- terested in conservation tillage from an economic standpoint and has now seen the benefits of reduced wind and water erosion on his farms. Ifogan's. tillage program has been reduced to a discing in the spring to incorporate herbicide and leave residue on the surface. His planter has been modified to handle the residue situation. Jack McGregor, RR 5 Clin- ton, discussed the ridge tillage system in place on his farms. McGregor has corn and soybeans planted on ridges formed in the field last year. He has modified his planter to plant on ridges and a converted row crop cultivator and potato bedder are used to form the ridges and incorporate 28 percent nitrogen. Walter Mcllwain, RR 2 Goderich, is a dairy farmer who has sandy loam soils on his farms. His planter has been modified to handle residue with the addition of trash whippers. 1icllwain cautioned that trthsh whippers should not be set too deep as they will leave a deep furrow to plant into. This furrow stays excessive- ly wet and cold in the early spring retarding crop growth. Trash whippers should be set to remove trash from the soil surface with as little soil as possible, he said. Bob Caldwell, Hensall, discussed the ridge tillage system in place on his acreage. Proper ridge forma- tion, he said, begins with straight rows in the year in which the ridges are being formed. Staying on top of the ridge is critical, he said, to keep the rows straight for proper rebuilding of the ridge during the growing season. Many pieces of conserva- tion tillage and planting equipment were on display during Conservation Day. Those in attendance viewed the John Deere Conservation planter, Best No -till drill, Kinze ridge planter, Riniker ridge cleaner, Glencoe and Kongskilde soil saver, G.T. no -till drill, Tye no -till drill, Buffalo cultivator, and Hickenbottom standpipe in- lets. Dealers supplied infor- mation and answered ques- tions which arose during the discussion. Area Conservation Authorities had displays .in place for Conservation Day. These included the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, and Upper Thames Conservaton Authority. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Bob Van Den Broek of the University of Guelph and Norm Alexander of the ,Foodland Stewardship Centre Londesboro, also had displays in place for Conservation Day. Wind and water erosion events this year have dramatically underscored the importance of conservation measures to protect soil and water quality on area farms. Those in attendance at Con- servaton Day had the oppor- tunity to hear new ideas, • make new contacts, and see the progress being made with MAKING A PURCHASE — Mary Smyth makes a pur- chase from Etta Powe at o recent yard sale sponsored by Centralia United Church. T -A photo Misfortunes one can endure - they come from outside; they are accidents. But to suffer for one's own faults - ah, there is the sting of life. -Oscar Wilde 1, .e USHERS AT PLAYHOUSE --- A number of area youngsters take care of the usher- ing at the Huron Country Playhouse. Back, left, Tim Bird, Kim Redick, Jennifer Smith - Windsor, Bonnie Turnbull and Heather Love. Front, Shannon Bird, Craig Redick and house manager Sandra Dators. T -A photo quality prolects •, conservaton to improve the economical crop producton in long-term productivity of Huron County• Seveabid A*•r AA HENSALL ESTATE PROPERTY, FURNITURE AND ANTIQUE AUCTION We are pleased to offer by publli auction, the estate of Mrs. Hilda Beer of Hensel!, Ont. plus the complete hqusehold furnishings et the location on: WEDNESDAY JULY 25, 1984 AT 6:00 PM PROPERTY Plan 265, Lot 188. South Port Lot 18f on 171 Queen Street, Hensel!, Ontario with a frontage of 58.70 and a depth of 118.50' consisting of o one storey brick bungalow with a full basement. TERMS: Si ,000.00 deposit, balance in 30 days, subject to low reasonable reserve. For viewing of property please call 482.7181. CAR - 1973 Chev. Novo 4 door sedan in Al condition with 50,000 original miles, selling as is. APPLIANCES - Westinghouse Frost Free Fridge: Frigidaire Stove; Frigidaire washer: Moffat 200 dryer; Zenith 18 cu. ft. freezer: Electrohome 21' colour T.V.; Electrohome 14" Colour T.V..' G.E. Air conditioner, Electrohome Humidifier; Regina 8 Hoover Vacuums; 24" fan; G.E. Toaster oven: plus kitchen appliances: most appliances are recently new. Set of 6 Banberry china dishes; Cranberry candy dish; Adams silver cutlery set; Oil 8 tinge lamps; set of 6 Great World War books; Brass bugle. silver cornet FURNITURE - 3 piece bedroom suite double single 8 rollaway beds: ladies oak make-up dresser; small double pedestal office desk:- matching upholstered chesterfield and chair: new blue reclining chair, 7 piece chrome dinette set. upholstered sitting chairs; foot stools; oak rocking chair; pine table: wood high chair; coffee and end tables: smoke stand; pole and table lamps; 3 steel cabinets; pictures: books; bedding; linens; towels; lawn chairs; 20' extension ladder: 6' step ladder; plus many more items. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dick Robinson, Sales Manager Phone (519) 482-7181 or 7176 ,_.%Pal.%crll Jf JJ.h30Y.17€a 1. AUCTIONEERS. LIDUIDA TORS. APPRAISERS. TENDER No d BUSINESSCONSULTANTS Hwy. No. 4, Brucefield, Ontario Phone (519) 482-7181 "Ontario's most aggressive Auctioneers" t9Pzr44ve iZeVacYad fie mileims% CLEARING AUCTION SALE We are pleased to offer for sale by public auction for Varna area farmers, complete lines of farm equipment to be held at 1st farm west of Varna TUESDAY JULY 24 AT 10:30 AM NS, 4 Highway to Brucefield, turn west and go 5 miles. Consisting of: COMBINES & SWATHER - 1980 John Deere 6620 4WD Turbo c'w 975 hours, 215 Flex soybean head with auto header control, 643 6 row corn heed. 10' pick up head. straw chopper, 28.E-26 tires, completely monitored; White 7600 corn and soybean special ciw 13' cutting platform. spike 8 rasp cyl.. pick-up. straw chopper. air cond., hydrostatic: New Idea 702 diesel power unit c/w 478 cu. in. V6 header lift control, 3 speed trans., 13' grain head; picker, 729A shelter. 4 row corn head. Versatile 400 Hydrostotic swather c/w 14' head. hay conditioner. Ford 6 cyl. engine: Custom mode swather carrier: Int. 715 Gas I3- cut head pick-up. spike 8 rasp. cyl.: M.F. 300 12' grain.3 row corn head: 2 bin extensions for J.O. 7700 8 J.O. 6600; 13' Love bar; 13' Int. pickup reel. TRACTORS i SKID STEERS - Case 2870 4W0 c'w 24.51.32 tires, hyd. 4 wheel power steering. 12 speed power shift trans., loaded cab (completely overhauled Jan/84); John Deere 4630 diesel ciw 20.9-38 axle duals. qubd. trans., loaded cob, quick hitch. remotes, front fuel tank: John Deere 1020 Gos c/w cab, power shift, 18.4-38 tires; John Deere 3020 Turbo diesel. ciw dual remotes and complete overhaul Apr./84; John Deere 1830 ciw odj. front axle, P.T.O. remotes 1118 hours, 118 fully hyd. louder: Int. 1156 c.'w adj. front axle, cob. remotes; Int. 806 c/w high -lo trans. 3 P.T.H. remotes, P.T.O. Int. "H" with norrow front end: Oliver 77 row'crop with P. T.O. /Case 1815 uni-loader, 45 H.P.. rops canopy 63" utility bucket. live hyd. system/ Melroe 610 Bobcat skidsteer loader 30 H.P., gas with two buckets Cdse 414 low and garden tractor c -w 48" mower. White 2-135 4WD c'w front 18.4-26 rear 20.8-38, cab A1/ Case 1830 Uni-looder. 30 H.P. with safety cage/ Cockshut11655, 4WD. front wheel assist c w over-under trans.. 3 PTH. PTO. remotes. TRUCKS - 1981 Ford F100 6 cyl. standard: 1979 Ford F150. 4WD pick-up: 1974 8endix Centurion 24' Motor Home c/w air and loaded. 1971 Ford 750 10 speed single axle feed truck c/w 11' alum. box. hoist 8 blower. 1968 Int. 10 speed single axle ciw 14' groin box, tarp & hoist; 1966 Dodge 500. 12' z 4' sides: topper. M.C. DRYER i EQUIPMENT - M.C. 600 810 Groin dryer with either P.T.O. or 40 H.P. 550 electric motor; McKee White GH 5040 100 bushel groin buggy c'w 23.1-26 flotation tires: Allied 38 x 8- P.T.O. Auger with transport carriage; Allied 41' x 6" P.T.O. Auger with Transport carriage; Four - 200 bushel grovity boxes and running gear, Portable generator 25KW cont., 120.240 volts; 6" x 42' P.T.O. Gilmore Auger. 2 250 bu. Bruns grovity boxes c/w 10 ton running gear and 900-20 tires. EQUIPMENT - Cockshutt 516 5 Furrow 16" bottom plow: Triple "K" 21' 3 P.T.H. cult. c/w levelling bar a rolling harrows; 2 Int. 18''1- vibra shank cult . M.F. No. 48 21' Hyd. lift disc with folding wings; 22' Crow Foot pockets; John Deere F.M. 630 scuff ter to Id 50-40-30 series: Int. 4 row crop cult.: 6 section diamondharrowsInt. 510 16 run seed drill: Int. 56 4 row corn planter c/w liquid fort. 38" rows: Mauer 6 row been puller. Mauer 4 row bean puller: Innes 570 and 520 windrower, Husky 3000 gallon liquid manure tank c/w 21.SL•15.1 SI tires with (looting tandem axle, N.H. 791 manure spreader c/w hyd. toll got* 8 floating tandem oxle; N.I. 300 Bu. spreoder with (looting tandem & top beater: N.H. 95 bu. spreoder;Husky 8" liquid pump on wheels: N.H. 350 mix mill; N.H. 35.4 grinder mixer with 100 bu. cop. 16" with 26 hemmers; Woods Rotary chopper: Moyroth 30' bole elevator: 2 - Monarch pumps with 3 N.P. , B. & S. motors; 1000 Gallon water tank; 65-70 round bales of hay. 28-30 round bales of straw, all stored inside: 20 stainless steel hog feeders; 6 Smldl•y hog loaders. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE For further Information confect Pion to attend for this Is • large Sale Manager ME) 402-7181 or 7176 DICK ROBINSON outstanding solo of well tnalnteltroed equIpAsont. Hwy \iss AUCTIONEERS, LIOUIOATORS, APPRAISERS, TENDICrltllAROKEAS & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS # 4, Brucefield, Ontario - Phone (519)482-7181 Ontario's most aggressive ,Auctioneers