HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-03-18, Page 31Dial 1-800 -265-1511
Farmers helpline
If 'you re neediing help in caping pith a
problem' or problems., on your farm.. call •
`the - arIners Helpline. The Helpline 'was
established in November of 1985 by the.On-
tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
proviide support to farm ,families who' _u'e
.experiencing difficulties.. The trained staff .
at tl e Helpline will listen to your situation
and make the appropriate referral 'I•s i fur
you. - .
So. if you are having problems obtaining .
this year's line of credit, if you -have a legal
concern, or family problems or- if you're
feeling that you're under too much pressure.
'call the Helpline. If you -need information on
transition prograIlis oI' 1I1 exploring alter-
natives to increase your income either on or
- off of the farm. call the Helpline:
You don't ha e to give your nanii' \Olen
you call and all 1111orniation is strictly con-
fidential: over 1510 farmers have alread\
Made use of the -Helpline. Vim can take the
first step in helping yourself. by. calling the
Helpline. Trained staff are on duty from
9:-00 a.m. -5:00 pin. Monday to Friday.
After hours and on weekends. an anslt•ering -
service. trill page the staff person on call.
and they will call • - back promptly. If you
need help,-, it's -only -a phone call away -
1-800-265-1511.
04C Libra matures early
Outyielding the popular variety Evans.
OAC Libra should—quickly become the
mo4 popular -soybean variety in 2650 heat
unitjareas. OAC Libra matures about four
day earlier than Evans and seven days
later than Maple Arrow. Early inatutity
makes OAC Libra ideal for farmers:plann-
• ing to double crop' by following their soy -
beats crop with winter wheat.
OAC Libra's oil content is slightly higher
than Evans and -about -equal to Maple'Ar-
row. Its hilum colour is black.
Recently released through SeCan
Association, this new soybean variety was
dev=eloped at the University of Guelph.
Contributing to OAC Libra's _strong yield
performance . is its tolerance to Phytop-
thoi a root rot. It is also tolerant to,th:e her-
bicide Metribuzin allowing growers an ef-
:.fect've weed control program.
\1�uJtipiication and distribution of nevi
OA "Libra soybeans has been assigned to
Sedan Association. •
Personal
challenge.* e e
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presentation :cbmpetitions i : and: Sing. Sw--
ingl -i a festival of, musical aid dance
c of 1petitfons i. -
• . It travelling to new places: meeting new-
, people and learning about -other-parts of
the world interest 'you., Junior Farriers
cal offer -you -travel scholarships to other-
' Cal! adian Provinces, the United States, -the
United Kingdom, Australia; New Zealand
and western Europe. Juniord armers also
• Send delegates regularly tb conferences:
an workshops for 1'ur'al youth. in' Illany
pa is of -the globe.
s you can see: the reasons for joining
,Ju iioi' Farmers are as wide and varied as .
the menlbeI'ship itself. and best part is
the t: the programs and activities are con-
sti#ntly changing .,and improving to- sleet
.thc, needs of its. inenibe :s. -
For personal development, social activi-
ty and a valuable learning experience, nu
ort anizatinn can compare kith the Juniol-
F:iriners' :\ssociatiun of Ontario.
Is oplus available
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productivity in animal agriculture.- said
Hobert Morrow.
'Eastman Chemicals'Division recently
opened an animal - research centre,
• Valley -brook Farm; Washington County,
Tennessee: Soine 30 ` scientists are
'employed at the farm. The purpose of the
new research centre is to conduct health
and nutrition research- to benefit animal
production,' -
• 'In Canada. we are in:the process of
selecting staff .to . market Eastman
Is Plus."
"In addition, Eastman Chemicals has
recently expanded its production facilities
- for IsoPlus at its plant located in
ha�ngview, Texas.'.'
SeCan Association works closely with
leading government and university plant
breeders -to make outstanding . new
varieties a iailable to Canadian farmers.
At present, over 100 varieties are
distributed by 2,500 SeCan members
across the country _ A Certified tag or bulk
Certificate accompanies every seed pur-
chase, -as- proof of strict adherance to
government standards for purity,
cleanliness and germination.
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