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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-04-27, Page 36.11 PAGE 18A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1978- G bne foot in the furrow' b.alitt For the last three years, [ have acted as a judge for the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association annual agri- cultural story contests. The award is sponsored by United Co-operatives of Ontario. The runner-up for the award this year was a story -and - pictures on harvesting. Most people, even if they have never seen manure, are aware that the old-fashioned threshing bees were something to participate in. Neighbors came from all along the line to help and a farmer's wife was judged by the kind of table she set ,for the visiting harvesters. Corn -husking bees were a part of the past in this country. Barn -raisings are still carried out in the area in which I live where Old Order Mennonites gather to rebuild a burned barn. This type of neighborhood co-operation has been — and still is — a great part of the farming community. But it may soon 'be a thing of the past if bureaucracy has its way. A new act, Bill 70, now being considered.by the provin- cial legislature would prevent this spirit of togetherness, this camaraderie, from being displayed on the farms of this province. The bill would force farmers to submit plans for all construction to the Ministry of Labor for approval. If the farmer has any help of any kind in build- ing on the farm, he would face a •fine of up to $25,000 for not complying with the labor ministry's restrictions, • If these new occupational and 'safety regulations are passed, "there will be a riot on the farm front," says Peter Hannam, president of' the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. And he's right. . . Ontarions should not stand idly' by and let the bureau- crats and the politicians legislate this spirit of co-opera- tion out. of our tradition. It is something that still goes on throughout the.' farming community and should be fostered rather than discouraged. Letters are appreuated by Bob Trotter Eidaie Rd EIr' ,a Ont N38 2C7 It's the same old story. The right hand I the ministry of agriculture) knoweth not what the left hand (the minis- try of labor I doeth. The bureaucrats and the politicians. to please a minor- ity within their ranks, are asking for laws that will cause untold hardship on the farm front, As this is writ- ten, farmers have received some hope that they will not be subject to the absurd regulations being proposed. The bill has not been withdrawn but Bette Stephenson, Minister of Labor, is studying some drastic changes made by the standing committee on resource development. The federation of agriculture is asking that farms be excluded from the legislation. an idea that- only the Lib- erals, so far, have endorsed although son3.e Tories felt the Liberal move was only to makepolitical hay. Whatever happens politically — no matter who is back- ing who — something should be done to exempt farms from this move to prevent neighbors helping neighbors. It is not the bill itself which farmers are protesting but some of the' bureaucratic regulations involved with the legislation such as "rubbish; debris and other materials shall not be permitted to fall freely from one level to another. Does this mean I can't throw hay down from the mow? Maybe it doesn't but if some picayune political hack gets appointed to a position of authority, he might come into my barn and lock it up because my daughter is throwing hay down to the horses. - And over the years, I've made a few enemies here and there, especially among politicians and even among farm- ers. to be wary of any stranger who might look as if he is an.inspector on my property. Let us hope saner 'minds hill prevail before. this Bill 70 is passed and that farmers will be exempt. It just indicates again that the labor ministry has a helluva lot more clout than the agriculture ministry. Labor has more . votes than agriculture. New weeds identified Corn growers worry Corn farmers in Ontario and Quebec will be facing a new weed problem as they begin farming their fields this spring. A series of broadleaf weeds only recently identified by agricultural .researchers appears to have developed a built in resistance to weed control. The. broadleaf weeds ap- pear to survive applications of commonly used herbicides with triazine as their prin- cipal active ingredient, and the discovery signals a series of new obstacles to good weed control for many far- mers this spring. According to Bob Ingratta, Product Development Representative for Monsanto Canada Limited in the Ontario and Quebec areas, researchers at the University. of Guelph have already pinpointed lamb's -quarters as a resistant broadleaf. "This weed has demon- strated resistance to the chemical weed control of triazine herbicides," Ingratta explains. "In addition, pigweed (redroot), ragweed and mustard broadleaves have shown similar ten- dencies which are currently being researched more thoroughly. "Thus far, deo' ite cases of triazine resistare in lamb's - quarters have been identified in a nine -county region in southern and western Ontario, including Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Perth, Huron, Bruce and Waterloo Counties," he says. "A sequential treatment which has helped many corn farmers solve the triazine- resistance problem is a preemergent application of LASSO surface -applied herbicide followed . by a postemergent application of a suitable , broadleaf chemical," Ingratta notes. "Many farmers believe that triazine resistance is a regional problem, and for now this is true to some ex-, tent. However, researchers at Guelph find that the problem is spreading in both Ontario and Quebec, moving first from farm to farm, and then from county to county. By any standards, the problem Poultry, pigeon, pet stock folk hear veterinarian The regular monthly meeting of the Huron County Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association was held Tuesday evening, April 18 with 18 members and several visitors present. Dr. Josephson from the Veterinary , Diagnostic Labratory at Centralia Agricultural College as the guest speaker. His topic was "Diseases of Poultry", and was very in- teresting and informative. The question and answer period was excellent. Cliff Pepper made the introduction and Geo. Tieman thanked the speaker on behalf of the Association. • The book "Exhibiting Poultry For Pleasure and Profit" by Loyl Stromberg was a draw prize and was won by Geo. Tieman. The draw netted the Club $11.25. The attendance draw was won by Bert Mills but as Bert was not able to be there, $4.00 will be drawn for in May. Cliff Pepper will be guest speaker in May and his topic will be "Preparing poultry for show". Following the regular meeting, a table show for pigeons was held with Gordon Steinacher placing the awards in his usual capable manner. Entries included Mookie, Show Homers and Fantails. A large fowl table show is scheduled for May. NFU wants self-sufficiency BY GRACE AUSTIN The National Farmers' Union stands firmly on a policy that Canada should be self-sufficient in the products which the country can produce. Fruit is a typical example of how Canada is neglecting to retain a comprehensive policy to grow and process as ▪ much fruit as possible, from the precious few acres there are. The Ontario government allows the Niagara fruit land to be covered with asphalt and cement. Canada has been a net importer of pork since 1974. Recently, Agriculture Minister Newman has en- couraged increased pork production. Reports are that many farmers plan to dramatically expand hog production. This expansion will probably take place on a large scale with huge in- vestments in building and equipment without any -thought of change in the marketing system in Canada. If there is a great ex- pansion, followed by another "bust" cycle, many of the average farmers will be has grown by • leaps and bounds," Mr. Ingratta con- tinues. First Canadian infection of Dutch Elm disease was discovered at St. Ours in Richelieu County, Quebec in 1944. AGRICULTURAL STEEL ROOFING ANDSIDING • 10 Colours • Galvanized •30 ga.- 28 ga.-26ga. • 3 Different Rib Profiles. • Custom Cut lengths: Buy Exact Length Required. • Complete Fascia & Soffit Systems • Best Possible Prices • For That Complete Building Call JIM MARTIN CONSTRUCTION am 129 BRITANNIA RD. EAST, GODERICH 1111111 524-9042 Ulla MIS _MOM® Your dollars cover more ground with High Quality FARM SEEDS Forage Seeds Reasonably priced and processel'to a high standard of purity and germination. Special Mixtures As In the past, we prepare mixtures te,meet your own Individual requirements based on recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture at no extra cost. We have on hand Locally Grown •BARLEY MIXED GRAIN RED CLOVER PEAS We are taking orders for registered seed grain Custom cleaning by appointment. LONDESBORO SEED PLANT Robert Shaddick. 523-4.399 forced out of production, probably forever. Large corporations, many financed by feed companies, will stay in production if only to provide a profit margin on feed. The poultry industry is gone from the small producers and the egg in- dustry is gone, both of which may becontrolled by large' non -farmer operations. FARM CLASSIFIED SECTION A. For sale MASSEY FERGUSON 468 corn planter. Four years old, excellent condition. Phone Donald Curran 529- 7459.-16,17 SEED BARLEY, cleaned or from the bin. Phone 524-7351 or 524-4529.-16,17,18 H&N "NICK CHICK" leghorns, 20 weeks old, available for spring or summer delivery; also Hubbard Golden Comets (brown egg layers) for early June delivery. Orders now accepted for heavy "roaster" cockerels day-old, for spring delivery. CaII McKinley Farms & Hatchery Ltd., 262- 2837.-10-22ar SUPER SPRING DISCOUNTS on Shell motor oils and tractor fluids until April 30 at Edward 'Fuels, Goderich, 524-8386. Limited supply on quality hand calculators. $7.95 com- plete.-15-18ar B. Custom work WILL custom spray corn, beans and grain. Will also plant corn or beans. Will supply fertilizer, auger, and wagon upon request. Phone 482-7192.-16,17,18 C. Wanted PASTURE for 20 head of cattle. Phone 524-9086.-17,18 D. Livestock BRED GILTS predominantly. York X Landrace, bred to meat type boar, constant supply with large selection. Erysipelas and Leptospirosis vaccinated. Laurence Vanden Heuvel, 524-4350.-11- 17 E. Farm services PASTURE for cattle. Phone HAY for sale. Phone 526- 529-7553.-17 7548.-17x USED David Brown loader to fit 990. David Brown. Phone 482-9286.-17ar B. Custom work BULLDOZING, Allis- Chalmers No. 650, with six way hydraulic blade. 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