The URL can be used to link to this page

Times-Advocate, 1996-02-21, Page 10ZURICH - Wayne Cook, owner of the Parke' and Parker Farm Drainage operation, located two miles north of Zurich has 25 years of experience in the tile drainage business. At the age of 18 he started out as an employee of Cook Brothers' Drain- age operated by his father and uncle, In 1976, Wayne and his wife Barh,Swved to Western Canada and oper- ated Western Drainage which was a subsidiary of Big 0 Tile Company of Hensall. After 12 years in the west, the Cooks' moved back to Ontario and in 1987 purchased their present business from Ken and George Parker. Parker and Parker Drainage has the latest in farm drainage equipment. In late 1995, they purchased a custom designed dozer plow which can handle all drainage jobs including installation of road drainage and any jobs for utilities and are prepared to expand to further fields. Asked about the advantages of tile drainage , Cook says, "It increases crop production with higher quality and quantity of yields due to an earlier planting season and subsequently an earlier harvest." He continued, "It also produces less soil compaction and a big reduction in soil erosion. The Parker and Parker business and all of their equipment is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs. These li- cences allow farmers to participate in Ontario's farm drainage loan pro- gram Wayne Cook is the 1996 president of the Land Improvement Contrac- tors of Ontario. This organization was established in 1958 as the Ontario Farm Drainage Association. The name of the group was changed in 1995, Cook says, "The objectives of the LICO are to encourage and promote the use of tile drainage and soil and water conservation and to support the mutual interest and welfare of the agriculture and drainage industries in Ontario." As well as providing the people of Ontario with food and fibre at a rea- sonable cost, land drainage is an important element of a successful farm management program which includes timely field operations and soil con- servation. Drainage is an investment that nitist produce sufficient increased returns within a reasonable period of time. file longer the period of satisfactory operation, the greater returns. To Oiure that a drainage system will func- tion efficiently for a long period of time, good soil management practices are essential. These include returning crop residue to the soil and may in- clude the growing of deep-rooted legumes in a rotation. Farming has changed. The wet fields were the last to be worked in the old system with small fields. Today, with large fields this option is no longer viable. It is important that the drainage of the large fields be uni- form for ease for working and uniformity of crop ripeness at harvest time. For small grains, experience indicates that the seeding date can be ad- vanced about two weeks on drained land compared with surface -drained land. The surface of waterlogged soil tends to heave when frozen; plants are Lifted and their roots are broken( Fall wheat is very susceptible to frost heaving. Draining water, from the.) ager soil, pores redlic!s, the a�n}cpdG of fibs problem • All cash eros wi11 ive in' a' 9" and i" P & � yields improved quality when grown on well -drained land.,Good drainage is also needed when the cmp is harvested. Crops such as iotatoes` have a high oxygen demand and will rot after being waterlogged for 24 hours. Many fruit crops react similarly. Crop roots which use nodules to obtain their nitrogen supply are suscep- tible to temporary waterlogging. Ttrooted crops are less able to contend with poor drainage than crops with ateral root systems. Crop quality as reflected in weight per bushel, is much higher from drained land. Failure to harvest on time means continued exposure to weather and rapid loss in quality. ' Drainage is one of the most important and profitable practices of conser- vation farming. Drainage also play a major role in improving the water quality from agricultural land. A drained soil has enough empty soil pore volume to store one inch of water per foot of soil depth. Water infiltrates into the soil instead of run- ning off over the surface. Erosion from a sandy loam soil can be reduced by a factor of 10 with subsurface drainage. Subsurface drainage also reduces flood peaks by 15 percent.The number of storms that produce runoff is also reduced by one-half. Improved sur- face drainage and open ditches without the addition of subsurface drain- age tends to increase or change the pattern of stream flow. Wayne Cook is building the Parker and Parker drainage business on quality job installation based on his, many years of experience and custom- er service. If you are considering draining your land, installing septic systems or performing any number of jobs requiring heavy equipment give the friend- ly folks at Parker and Parker Drainage a call. • Accurate seed spacing and precise depth Increase yield potential, ■ Time -proven positive air metering system and edge drop seed discs gently singulate seeds to eliminate wasteful doubles. • The short 18" seed drop makes seed spacing accurate. ■ Consistent seed depth is assured through our indepen- dently operating walking beam gauge wheels...adjust in 1/8" increments. • Low air pressure gently handles fragile seed coat. • Fewer moving parts reduce maintenance and downtime. • No -till attachments give you flexibility to plant in all residual levels. • Interplant units lockup for corn, are released for planting beans to make converting to 15" rows a snap. ■ Interchangeable seed discs available for soybeans, corn, sweetcom, popcorn, sorghum, milo, acid delinted cotton, sugar beets and others. • Ask about competitive financing plans. MEWIDEA' er W/1TE4€W OEA Russeldale Farm Equipment RR 1 Mitchell 229-8975 IniL.1,117,-; nr3u . Prn`,r1 (rn rif':'ni:::._ .. c_„ gPft.o• :mci-v an impression ny notleaving one Our GATOR"' 4x2 utility vehicle will barely bend the blades on your delicate turf. The reason is high flotation. With only 7.1 pounds per square inch, this GATOR rises above the competition. Which means the only impression is left on you. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE' gal 7 9 6 7 - 7 9 Exeter, London 235-1115 285-3845 9 6 Blyth 523-0244 Iket Get Cacti ithro.ikesuaw BSMBRALT/R$ (moi Goodyear Bais and Radial Tractor Tires FASM T*AC 11x1 • tt'Ide dew for tracdoa, tabiiy inti location • Undenrad taw bruiting and penetradon • Luis vieight Nips prevent 'loci spinning Wayne Cook operating a drainage dozer A Parlor and Parker drainer'. plow For the best in drainage call on Parker and Parker Accwate, Ar Precise SIngIe Seed I'taCernent Doug Upshall, Mike Haggitt, Barbara and Wayne Cook • Clay & Plastic Tile Installations • Backrtoe & Dozer Service • Septic System Installations • Road Drainage • Offset Plow - Lazar Equipped • Erosion Control FARM a. MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE For Quality, Experionce, & Service call Wayne Cook (519) 236-7390 R.R.2 Zurich, Ont. NOM 2T0 PARKER e®PARKER L 1 TVI I T E U KUBOTA's F Series front mount March 15, 1996 and tractors have developed a strongyou qualify for report k n for reliable, durable and KUBOTA's at 's special low rate finance offer at 2.996 over 36equalmonthly dependable performance in a variety. of applications. Attachments include 60 payment with no 19913 and no payments tt and 72 wtt8 May 1,1998. Your dealer has also been given a special factory rebate to make your F series tractor purchase more affordable than ever. But hurry, there are limited quantity of tractors available at this special offer price. Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details of this aped& offer today 1 inch rotary mowers, grass catchers, flail mowers, snowblowers, sweepers, turf blowers, and front blades. KUBOTA F series tractors are backed by a 2 year limited warranty and service and parts support from the world's largest supplier of compact diesel Tractors. Purchase your F series tractor before HYDE BIWI'IIERS i\i\i\ FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED Hensel) 519-262-2605 EARLY BIRI) BREAKFAST ' 7 A.M. to Close Every Tues. is seniors day. Buy One Fish & Chip. get the second one 1/2 price Call Eat ,,, �,r r,ra. oi,t 228- 7011 Htvy. 4 & County Rd. 4 at Sonys Gas Bat • Bev Bumstead FUELS INC. "The Man Who Delivers" Ailsa Craig • Parkhill • Naim • Lucan • Exeter • Dashwood • Zurich • Grand Bend OFFICE - 086151. Grand Bend 238-STOlif Lucaaln 2271003 PAM 1140111.1 • tidos* foolanedisideept r= • tong said fit ossisvi fixeren 0111111•111W Firestone Bais and Radial Tractor Tires Concept Bahl Radial Tractor Tires Inn Mom Tire Ruts') Ltd; Milt las 1•M1IEYg MOSSO Alia TIM (Exeter) Lir. A