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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-07-31, Page 11Beetles, mould attack beans 4-H scholarship One deserving Ontario 4-H Member who enters the University of Quelph'e Agricultural Degree Program in 1980 will win a X600 scholarship this fall. This scholarship is awarded by StewartSeeds in commemoration of the Ontario Agricultural College's Centennial. It was first presented in the College's Centennial year when it was won by Darryl Mitchell of Middlesex County. The recipient in 1979 was Valerie Wert of Stormont County. The past recipients were selected because they exhibited outstanding leadership through their participation in 4-H and Junior Farmer programmes as well as community ac- tivities. To qualify for the award in 1980, the applicant must: a) Be entering the Agricultural Degree Program at the University of, Guelph. b) Be a member of the Ontario 4-11 Programme. c) Achieve a minimum of 66 percent in Grade 13 High School studies. Ontario 4-H members can obtain applications from the office of the Agricultural Representative in each County and District of Ontario. Applications are also available by writing Stewart Seeds, P.O. Box 40, Ailsa Craig, Ontario NOM 1A0. To be considered, ap- plications must be received by September 12, 1980. Farm safety awards program The Farm Safety Associaf ion is pleased to announce the launching of the Farm Safety Association's Safety Awards Program to honour in- dividuals actively involved Ship your livestock with FRANK VOOGEL DASHWOOD Independent Shipper To United Co-operatives Of Ontario Livestock Department, Toronto Monday is shipping day from Varna Stockyards CALL DASNWOOD 238.2707 OR BAYFIELD 565.2636 By 7:30 A.M. For Prompt Service Also Western Stockers & Feeders Available . ! r Citizens Naw,, Ju 31 1980 in agriculture who have observed safety awareness resulting in the prevention of death or serious injury. This program will also provide an awareness of farm safety among Ontario farmers. Nominations for Safety Awards will be accepted by the Farm Safety Association only if submitted through the Huron County Farm Safety Association or any Huron County Agricultural Com- modity Organization. The Farm Safety Association, must receive nominations by September 1, 1980 to be eligible for Safety Awards to be presented at the Fall Area Meeting held in November. Further information and nominations forms can be obtained from Len MacGregor at the office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Clinton. • Len MacGregor, Extension Assistant For Huron County Mexican bean beetle Producers are urged to keep close watch on their white and kidney beans for the bean beetle. Examine the underside -of the leaves for orange coloured egg masses and young beetle larvae. The larvae are light yellow with black spines. Adults are yellowish with 16 small black spots. If egg masses and or young feeding larvae are prevalent throughout the field, consider spraying. Damage is caused by the adult and larvae chewing the underside of the leaves. A lacelike skeletonized ap- pearance is produced in severe cases. Sevin, G.uthion, Thiodan and Malathion are products available to control the bean beetle. Follow label direc- tions and re-entry precautions. Leafhopper burn This injury to beans is caused by the Potato Leafhopper and at a distance could be mistaken for bronzing. The potato leafhoppers are pale green, wedge-shaped insects about 'fib inch long. When disturbed, leafhoppers move equally well forwards, backwards or sideways. The young nymphs feed on the un- derside n derside of the leaves by sucking the juices. Severe infestations cause wilting and leaf tips will turn brown or give a burnt appearance. If adults are present in large numbers they would be noticeable when cultivating or walking through the crop. Insecticides used for bean beetle control will also control the leafhopper. White mould in white beans As I write this article most of the white bean fields in Perth and Huron have ex- cessive moisture. This condition is favourable for white mould spread. If you Please turn to page 12 -,I "Down By The C e kbank" - a children's musical ri en by Dottie Rambo - to be presented at ZURICH PUBLIC SCHOOL Friday, August 1st at 8:00 p.m. - by Zurich Mennonite Sunday School junior department Admission free BAYFIELD'S BABES.--- Yes, believe it or not these really are people - they're the Bayfield Babes baseball team. They won first prize for best costumeat the Bayfield Lions Club Frolic Parade on Friday evening. Staff photo GETTING THEIR DIRECTIONS — As in any ball game, the home plate umpire usually has a lot to say and Brian Rader was no exception at the game between the CJBK No -Stars and the Bayview Blue Bombers Tuesday. Playing close attention to his words were Jeff Culp, Dick Williams and Steve Garrison of CJBK and Don Oesch and Danny Overholt of the Blue Bombers. Staff photo Rescue your lawn from chinch bugs Yellow, irregular patches of dead grass on your lawn may be the first indictation of chinch bug or sod web - worm infestation. "These insects will cause a ragged appearance to your lawn as they feed on the crown of the grass plants," says Bob Fleming, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist. "But you rarely see these insects because they work under the grass." Chinch bugs are small, reddish -black insects with a white stripe on their back. Sod webworms are con- cealed in little tunnels in the grass, and they feed on the crown of the turf. "Sod webworm infestation can be recognized by small • 'V= Your heart is a vital organ, pumping blood to bring oxygen and nourish- ment to the body and re- moving wastes. If your heart stops - so do you. gray moths zigzagging across your lawn," says Mr. Fleming. To control chinch bugs and sod webworms, spray carbaryl or diazinon for- cefully on your lawn to get the insecticide down into the grass where the insect is feeding. "Do not water the in- secticide into the soil," says Mr. Fleming, "because the insect is not in the soil, it is in the grass." The threat of chinch bugs and sod webworms lasts from late June right through the summer months. "There are no preven- tative measures against chinch bugs and sod web - worms," says Mr. Fleming. rlllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllttllllllll l IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt. sum awe some moo mom awe mow miEr IME min G an MEM INIM▪ F awn IMO EMS MEM ME- D IWO VILLAGE OF ZURICH Be A Part Of This Historic Event 1856 - 1981 On July 3, 1981 our village will be 125 years old. In order to begin preparations a meeting will be held at the Zurich Arena Tuesday, August 12, 8 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come and share their ideas. min O ft Your support is needed if this event is to be a success. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIullnli iiiii t in