HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-09-11, Page 13Damage corn
Bim' invasion hits Huron
Huron County along
with many parts of
Western Ontario has been
hit by an invasion of the
northerncorn rootworm
adult.
Huron's. Ag. Rep. Don
Pullen said Wednesday
morning that there is a lot
of concern in his
department about the
losses this insect could
inflict on 1980 faun crops.
While being very
visible in many vegetable
and flower gardens, the
new insect to this area is
becoming very harmful
to crops, especially corn.
Mr. Pullen said the
insects are believed to be
originating in the United.
States and in the larvae;!
'Stage have weakened'
corn stalks,
He , continued, "If wed
get a lot of strong winds
in the nextweek or tw
I'm afraid it could mak.
a real mess of the cor
fieldsfalx" as the weak stalks
.
The corn crop was also_
hit earlier by westerni
rbotworm, a brown insect
which chewed off soman
silks when the corn was.
pollinating,
The ag rep added, "The..
northern corn rootworm
which is green in color
certainly causing us
concern, wondering what`.
the situation will b e next
year;','•
Third gooayeai'H
More
than 650 Ontario
farmers hired an
agricrew this season,
making this the third
successful year , of the
summer youth em-
ployment program.'
The agricrew program
operated, for eight weeks,
from June 23 to August
15. Fifty four -member
crews and the necessary
support staff created jobs
for 300 Ontario students,
aged 15 to 21. The crews
were available to far-
mers for up to five con-
secutive days for $90 per
day.
"The farmers were
really pleased with the
agricrews' work this
summer," says _Henry_
Reinders,, program
He concluded on this
subject, "If people in
towns and villages are
wondering what the little:
green bugs in their
gardens, are, it's the
northern corn rootworm,
adult version."
On the•subject of white
beans, Mr. Pullen said
bumper crops which were
forecast earlier may not.
materialize.
He said, "Dueto ozone
damage, some white
beans have ripened
prematurely which will
cause a considerable
reduction in yields."
"Despite this ozone set-
back and some earlier
damage by .vhite mould
the yields should still be
aver-ag'e or just above.
Another week of good
—weather -and there w41.1 --be
a pile of beans har-
vested," he continued.
Mr. Pullen said many
Huron County barns are
full of good quality hay
because of . a fantastic
crop of second and third
cuttings.
supervisor. "They apH
preciated being able to
hire a supervised crew
which could work on itO
own because it freed the
farmer to do other work.''
The agricrew programi,
sponsored by the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture,
and Food, is unique in
Ontario. The students
work for an eight-hour'
day doing a wide range of
farm labor . including
haying, painting, and
building fences.
"The students enjoyed.
the ".program, and some
• are looking forward to a
$ second summer," says
1
Reinders. "They,,
liked working outside and,
gaining diverse and'
valuable job ex-'
periences".
Farm and home news
A survey done by
Cornell University shows
that women do a better
job of saving young dairy
calves and baby pigs than
men.
The survey shows that
women lost 14.7 percent
of the young animals;
children lost 15 percent
and employees lost 18
percent. Owners were the
worst performers and
lost 18.8 percent.
Researchers involved
in the study point out that
there are lots of ex-
ceptions and regardless
of sex, age or other
considerations, some
people just aren't in-
terested it young
animals. In. general,
however, women are
more patient and have a
better feel for the job.
Husband and wife
teams are becoming
more common in hog
operations and usually
the wife will supervise
breeding and farrowing
operations, while the
husband gets involved
with other chores and
farm work.
The savings and added
production that go along
with lower mortality
make women very
valuable barn managers.
The added touch for care
and cleanliness often
pays added dividends i
iljnerd health and grdwth
rates.
With all these con-
siderations in mind,
maybe there should be a
herdswornan in your
future.
MACHINERY
THIEVES BUSY
The high price of
machinery has resulted
in an increease in theft of
all types of machinery,
particularly large con-
struction equipment and
farm tractors.
A report from law
enforcement officials in
the United States showed
2,648 farm tractors
reported stolen.. This
equipment represented
$132 million. Federal
Wvestigators. indicated
hat most of the equip-
ment rapidly left the
country for Mexico and
Central America.
Although there haven't
bee.n any reports of large
equipment theft in this
area, some have reported
parts taken from
machinery, cars and
trucks in their yards.
It would be a good idea
to checks on your in-
surance and not leave
machinery in a spot that
might entice problems.
SILAGE GASES
Silo filling time will
soon be here. Silo gases
can be produced a few
hours after filling and are.
most prevalent 12 to 60:
hours later. The danger
period can last up to three
weeks.
Silo 'gas is nitric and
nitrous oxides and, whet
mixed with air, become
nitrogen dioxide: In high
concentrations, it can be
colourless and odourless.
The gas is extremely
dangerous. Low levels
cause irritation to the
'eyes, throat and lungs,
and can,. result in
respiratory problems
after exposure. High.
levels cause paralysis
and sudden death.
The gas is more
prevalent in tower silos,
but can occur in ensiling
situations where ven-
tilation is poor. Being
heavier than air the gas
tends to hand over the
surface of the settled
silage. Running the silo
blower may merely
agitate the fresh air
above the gases without
forcing them out.
To eliminate this
hazard , an oxygen or
fresh mask and equip-
ment should be used. This
will allow the operator
time to climb the silo and
remove the doors in the
chute down to the level of
the silage. Descend and,
allow several hours fpr
the gas to dissipate, br
run the blower for 30
minutes.
In summary, follow
these precautions.
1. Never enter the silo
when first opening it
without having help
nearby if needed.
2. Use an oxygen supply
and remove doors down
to the level of the silage.
3. Allow several hours for
the gas to dissipate, or
run the blower 30
minutes.
4. Ventilate feed room •
area well.
5. If you were exposed to
the gas without an oxygen
supply, see your doctor
immediately.
6. Post your silo to read:
WARNING
SILO GASES
PRESENT
DO NOT ENTER
Toxic gas test equip-
ment is available through
Safety Supply Co., 214
King St. East, Toronto.
364-3234.
Oxygen or Fresh Air
Masks are available,
through Farm Safety"
Association, Suite 22-23,-
340 Woodlawn Rd. W.,
Guelph, N1H 116.'
Telephone 5194046*
news farm news.
Just like the car dealers, the agricultural equip-
ment dealers introduce their new, improved 1981
models with a bit of fanfare. Last week, Lobb's
showed off their Case line at a gala preformance
under the Clinton grandstand, complete with bands
and free food, and later in the week, Fraser showed
off the new Steyr tractor line at Brucefield. (News -
Record photo)
Stok Association interested in 4-H poultry club
BY BARRY CLEAVE
The regular monthly
meeting of the Huron
County Poultry, Pigeon
and Pet Stock Association
was held_ Thursday
evening, August 21 in the
Board Robin of the
O.M.A.F. offices at
Clinton with 15 members
present.
President Jerome
Sweeney opened the
meeting ' and' .. following.
roll call, the secretary
read the minutes of the
June ` 17 meeting and a
report on the picnic and
show at Cliff and Laura
Pepper's. home. Errol
Schlotzhauer moved the
minutes be adopted as
read.
Secretary Daniel also
reported on his inquiries
into th possibility of the
Associa ion sponsoring as
4-H p ultry club for
Heron , County.
Agriculture represen-
tative Don Pullen stated
that- there is a definite
_interest in a poultry club
'for 1981 and would keep
the Association in mind if
and when the. club is
Organized.
' Barry. Cleave reported
that ite nab been able
to find a copier of the type
wanted by the club, but
had some possibilities.
Secretary Daniel read
correspondence from
several companies
donating specials to the
October 4 fall show.
The guest speaker for
the evening, Mr. Percy
Aheirs of Toronto, was
not able to attend so Cliff
Pepper very ably filled in
with' a report on the
C.N.E. and said he
thought the'entry was up,
especially in large fowl
and -bantams. He listed
the champions and who
Match exhibits ready
The Hon. John Black
Aird, Lieutenant -
Governor of the Province
of Ontario, will open the
1980 International
Plowing Match on Sep-
tember 30. From opening
day to October 4, a huge
temporary city will
emerge near Woodstock.
It's the amazing tented
city, a unique feature*of
the Annual International
Plowing Match.
Visitors can " see the
latest in farm equipment
and agricultural supplies
at more than 500 exhibits.
One exhibit which will
interest everyone is the
Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food
display.
"The exhibit will focus
on problem weeds,
erosion control and
monitoring reproduction
of livestock," says Jack
Hagarty, of the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture
and Food. "We will have
aerial photographs of
nearby farms so people
can see their farms from
a different angle. We will
have specialists on hand.
to answer questions.
Factsheets will also be
available."
The exhibit is located
. on 4th Street, close to the
headquarters building. It
consists of an indoor and
outdoor tented display
area.
Outside, the
agricultural museum will
exhibit ° antique
agricultural equipment
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Bean Defoliating
Applied by
Jim's Flying Service Ltd.
Eliminate
Second-6rowt -- --Weeds'
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R.R. 4, Seaforth
Phone 527-0608
and the agricuituhal
energy management
resource centre will
advise farmers how to
save energy on the farm.
Inside, visitors can
examine wee`ft' samples
from area fields rat
mature and seedling
stages.
owned them. Cliff then
told about his trip to
judge the Cape Breton
Exhibition at North
Sidney, N.S. and about
the show there. 'He was
especially impressed
with the Nova Scotia
hospitality.
Superintendents and
clerks for the fall show
were chosen and are:
Poultry Superintendent --
Barry Cleave, Assistant -
Cliff Pepper; for pigeons
- Victor Daniel to act as
Superintendent with
James Martin 'to .assist.
Clerks for poultry , are
Barry Cleave and George
Tieman; for pigeons -
Victor Daniel and Jerome
Sweeney.
The attendance draw
was won by Cliff Pepper
and re -donated.
Bob Monteith
presented a nice trophy
ash tray as a special for
the fall show. •
'There ;will be a bantam
,table show for the Sep -
tem ber 16 meeting.
Following the meeting,
asocial time with cookies
and coffee would up the
evening.
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with
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trespass act
The Ont do Federation
of Agriculture ° (OFA)
compliments th.e
provincial government
for its new Occupiers'
Liability and Trespass
legislation which " will
come into force on
September 8th.
OFA President, Ralph
Barrie, said ' the
legislation was long
overdue as trespassing,
particularly from hunters
and recreationists, has'
become a real problem in
rural areas. Barrie said
the OFA has been
pushing for a new
property -
reduced.
greatly
The new regulations
are rather complex,
Barrie said, and urged
farmers to get full details
from either their local
Conservation officers or'
the police department.
Barrie said the most
important step now is to
ensure that local police
departments enforce the
new legislation. "The
police have always been
reluctant to prosecute
trespassers before and
unless there is a major
legislation for over 20 change • in attitude, the
years. new, legislation is not
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the new legislation in- Barrie concluded by
clude an increased fine of saying farmers, both as
up to $1,000.00, and up to
$1,000.00 for com-
pensation for damages.
As well, the land owner's
.
individuals and through
their County Federations,
should .make local
politicians aware they,.
responsibility for want this legislation
trespassers injured on his . enforced.
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