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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-02, Page 16PAGE 16--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1978 Farmers converge on Ottawa Over 50 farmers from Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties were among over 1,200 farmers from across Ontario and across Canada who poured into the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa to express their Solidarity and concerns at the co -conference called by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on Wednesday, February 22 to coincide with the government's National Food Strategy Conference. Farmers overflowed both the conference room and convention hall. OFA President, Peter Hannam, stressed that far- mers will not accept a cheap food policy. Probably the greatest achievement the government food strategy conference can make is a greater awareness of farm problems, stated Mr. Han- nam. Commodity groups and farmers gave their unanimous support to four main objectives. They demanded expanded markets for farm products both at home and abroad. Dairy farmers were told the cheese import quota must be rolled back to 35 million pounds. "Food is imported that is produced under much lower standards than are required in Canada. We find this very grating", said Merele Gunby, first vice-president of Huron County Federation of Agriculture. The Federal Government must proclaim its permanent support for the right of far- mers to market their products collectively. Speaker after speaker took to the floor to state that since other industries and services in Canada had unions and associations, they must leave professional agriculturists to deal with their own industry. The Government of Canada must disassociate itself publicly from support of a cheap national food policy and must abandon plans to limit the price of food. New Canadian Federation of Agriculture President, Dobson Leigh (Alberta) pointed out that the food system has served consumers well. "Farmers need more than sympathy from consumers" said Mr. Leigh. In response to a comment Holmesville 4-H The Holmesville II 4-H club held their third meeting on February 20. Roll Call was "What we do in our leisure time activities." Several answers were given. Some of these were - stamp collecting, photography and reading. They looked at faults in picture taking and made their own terrarium. They also talked about Achievement Day. Exercises followed the discussion, and they closed the meeting with the pledge. - by Marie Brand by Health and Welfare Minister, Monique Begin that there is a national emergency in nutrition, Peter Hannam stated that any nutrition problem in Canada was voluntary malnutrition. The Federal and Provincial Governments must im- plement effective co- ordinated and meaningful stabilization and -or income assurance programs. "We were promised stabilization and we were promised an income for all we could produce years ago. We can't live on words", said Peter Hannam. A telegram from the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Pierre Trudeau, stating he would be unable to attend the farmers' co - conference drew reaction from farmers. The Honorable Eugene Whalen, Federal Minister of Agriculture was in at- tendance. The Minister stated his support of marketing boards and said he would resign if he thought the Government would do anything to hurt marketing boards. At a recent meeting, he stated, that all provincial Ministers of Agriculture voiced support fon marketing boards. Mr. Hariinam stated that those present were there to help support the Minister in his endeavours for positive farm policies. However, farmers would have been more., reassured had Mr. Trudeau himself come to the meeting to make a com- mitment to agriculture. A strong commitment by Government to the agricultural industry would bring more understanding and support from all other Government Ministries, commented Mr. Hannam. In conclusion, OFA President, Peter Hannam stated that Joe Clark, Lorne Nystrom and Eugene Whalen had all expressed their support for Canadian agriculture to him. Con- sidering food is such a strategic commodity, it is difficult to understand why Canada's primary producers should be plagued by Government inaction. "Let's not be lulled into rest now", cautioned President Hannam. "Let's go back home and continue talking about farming problems and finding solutions. We must not let the Government get away with talking, talking, talking and no action. We make achievements for justice and equity." Check quality of beans By Pat Lynch soils and crops sveclalilst - The 1977 white bean crop is now history and mostly bad history which we would like to forget. This is not possible, since some of the beans that were subject to disease and poor weather in 1977 will be used for seed in 1978. The grim realities are that as of January, 1978, when this is being written, there will not be enough pedigreed, field • inspected seed: In fact, there will probably only be enough seed that has been inspected for diseases to seed 100,000 acres of the anticipated 160,000 acres. There is more than enough beans to plant this 160,000 acres, however, unless the beans have the pedigreed tag, they will probably have anthracnose and -or bacterial blight. In fact, any one considering planting non - pedigreed see should think twice. Some of this non - pedigreed seed will look good, even though it is carrying anthracnose and or bacterial blight. To give some insight into the chances of buying in- fected seed, about three - eights of the seed fields were turned down because of either or both anthracnose and bacterial blight. We can assume at least the same percentage of commercial fields were infected. If we assume a 25 percent yield reduction for these diseases, the yield loss due to planting, unpedigreed -seed would be (3/8 x 1/4) x average yield of 1400 lbs. or 130 lbs. This is the very minimum yield depression due to diseases. Most . commercial fields would have a higher incidence of bacterial blight. Also this 130 pounds does not include a yield depression due to the generation of the seed. We are probably looking at a 200 to 300 pound per acre yield decrease by FLORIDA'S SECLUDED OCEANFRONT RESORT ON HUTCHINSON ISLAND You want an unhurried and relaxing vacation. yet still want to enjoy an active resort atmosphere. Visit Indian River Plantation Resort. 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Island vtuart Palm f4•as h N1 ....irks- �ftaml sowing non -pedigreed seed. What to do? The first thing is to try and buy pedigreed seed. Contact your dealer and book ahead. If you are unable to obtain enough pedigreed seed to plant all your acreage, lower your seeding rate to 35 pounds per acre. This will stretch the good seed further. This rate could be adjusted down more, for small seeds, up for larger seeds. If you have to use un - pedigreed seed, check the germination and also have it treated for anthracnose. Beware of a real good deal. Unless the seed was field inspected there is no way to assure that it is disease free. At the time of writing this article it appears there will be a seed treatment available to destroy any anthracnose on the surface of the seed. This treatment will not control anthracnose if it is inside the seed nor will it control bacterial blight. As well as seed, the choice of fields makes a difference. First, beans should not follow beans, since both bacterial blight and anthracnose will be present. However, if you have to plant beans after beans and you have some pedigreed and some non - pedigreed seed in the beans after beans field. This way you have the infected seed on the infected soil and clean beans on clean soil. Both of these diseases are spread in the field from plant to plant. Therefore, working in the growing beans has to be minimized. This will mean perfect weed control by using a pre -plant incorporated herbicide, as well as a pre - emergent herbicide. If there are early weed escapes, Basagran applied early post -emergent will control some broad leaf weeds. As far as cultivating and hilling, it would be best to do neither, however, since beans have to be hilled for pulling we suggest you go through the field only once for weed control and hill the beans at the same time. This should be done on a hot, dry day when all the foliage is dry. Also, if you have beans that were planted with un - pedigreed seed, hill them last to prevent spreading disease from them. Also if possible use - a hose to wash the scuffler between fields. If this is impractical, then at least pull all the weeds from the feet and legs. Also remove the big chunks of dirt that build up around the shanks. This prevents the spread of any spores that have collected in the soil. The final caution concerns bacterial blight. It is true that anthracnose is the worst cif these . two diseases. However, with proper seed treatment and field sanitation we can limit the spread of this disease. The Colborne Township rink were the winners of the first draw at the Farmers' Spiel at Vanastra last Saturday. Kneeling are Cam Bogie, left, and Bill Robertson, while standing are Ken Bogie and Jamieson Ribey. (News - Record photo) Lnews arm news News of Brucefield By Mrs. H.F. Berry A lovely shower was held on Saturday afternoon, February 24 for Miss Jane ,Stephens, daughter of Rev. and, Mrs. E.S. Stephens, by the Kippen and Brucefield ladies of the United Church congregation. Mrs. Ruby Trebner was in charge of the occasion and after a brief program put on by the ladies, Jane was called upon and accompanied by her mother, came to the front where she received many useful and beautiful gifts. Jane, who will be married on March 18 thanked everyone present for the gifts and a pleasant afternoon. The younger girls of both congregations served a delicious lunch. Personals Mr. and Mrs. A. Cribbon, In farm financial matters farm experience matters... ... and that is just what you c an c Grunt on. l,,rn, experience, when you team up with the Royal Bank. Here is FARMPI AN . . the Royal Bank's financ ia1 services package that provides Line -of-( redit Finanr ing in( lulling ( recut for operating, expansion and improvements. Hera is FARM1'I AN Creditor Life Insuranc e, the FARM( HI Is Business Remrd 5' stem, FARMPLAN Income Opportunities and total A( GRI( LII !URA! DEPARTMENT Services. Here too is the ROYFARM MOR I(JA(,t Program. , Your Royal Bank manager will hip pleased to ills( FARMPLAN and the many other Royal Hank servic es \ oh N. ou. Mery Dill Iner Smith ASSISTANT MANAGER MANAGER MAIN CORNER, CLINTON 482-3477 Mrs. Edna Paterson and Mrs. Pearl Eyre returned home on Saturday after a holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pepper and relatives are spending a few weeks in Florida. Mr. and. Mrs. Vic Hargreaves are also enjoying the sun in Florida. Mrs. Mona Caldwell is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Mrs. Paul Cormier has returned home after having surgery in Victoria Hospital, London. Knit Pickys meet The fifth meeting of the Taylor's Corners "Knit Picky Knitters" was held February 20 at the home of Mrs. Rodges. Plans for Saturday's nature hike were made as the girls worked on the quilt. It was decided that the group should buy a gift for their hospitalized leader, Mrs. Hildebrand. On March 3 the club will visit the Bluewater Centre to assist with the games. On Saturday ' February 25 the girls followed the trail that Lynne Hildebrand and Karen Rodges had marked out using "Pathe finder" symbols. After a few wrong turns, the end of the trail was reached where the girls were met by Daren, Lynne and toboggans Everyone had a good time sliding down the hills and getting soaking wet. When everyone was tired out, they walked back to Hildebrand's for hot chocolate, hot dogs and potato chips. The high school girls of the club are taking advantage of their days off school to work on the club quilt. They hope to have it completed by the end of the week. The next meeting will be `held April 3 at the home of Mrs. Rodges. 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