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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-09-27, Page 40PAGE 20A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1979 Winter wheat needs careful planting in fall Planting ,time is jus around the corner for th southwestern Ontari growers who produc more than 60 percent o the province's winte wheat. To help producer make the most of thi valuable crop, used primarily for pastry flour, Arend Smid of the agronomy section at the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology offers these tips. First, plant on time. For southwestern Ontario, seeding dates are September 25 to October 10. Seeding after the recommended dates increases the risk of winterkill, reduced yield, and lower test weights at the mill. "If farmers have to plant after October 10, because of late harvest of soybeans, they should plant the Fredrick variety instead of Yorkstar," says Dr., Smid. "Yorkstar tends to drop quickly in weight when it is seeded late, and low test weights result in docked prices at the mill." Dr. Smid also stresses the importance of crop rotation for winter wheat. Although some producers plant winter wheat in the same fields in successive years', this practice is not recoxhmended , because of the build-up of soil - borne diseases. , "There - haven't been too many problems in the past few years," says Dr. Smid. "However, last year the presence. of t e 0 e f r s s organisms increased dramatically. In some fields, where moisture. and weather conditions were favorable for the diseases, yields were reduced from 60 bushels per acre to only 15.." Producers should also take note of, the recent changes in seeding rates. Two years ago, the recommended seeding rate was increased from 100 kilograms per hectare (1.5 bushels per acre) to 130 kg per ha (2 bu-A). In RCAT tests, the higher seeding rate increased yields 'by 150 kg per he (2.2 • bu-A). ' This higher seeding rate is crucial for late -seeded fields, to encourage the plants to spread. Some data show that broadcasting a seed - fertilizer mix, followed by light tillage, can be as effective as drilling the seed. However, this seeding method is not recommended unless the grower can ensure even distribution of seed, Dr. Smid says. Soil testing is recom- mended to determine the fertilizer requirements of the field. If there is in- sufficient time, a general recommendation, for soils testing in the medium to high range for phosphorus and potassium, is 100 kg per ha of 5-20-20 fertilizer. To reduce the in- cidence of smut and blight, use treated seed, and plow down residues after each harvest. Smile +++ Vinegarh Joe Stillwell once observed that the higher a man climbs, the more his rear is exposed. • • +.++ Those who feed on olitics learn dine on baloney. 1 + + A Foreman caught one of his men with his eyes closed, but he had to admit the fellow's excuse was a new one. "What's, the matter," the man wanted .to know,. "can't a guy say a prayer once in a while?" +++ Final wheat payment coming soon to farmer The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board has announced a final payment of $36.68 per ton will, be made on the .1978 crop of Ontario winter wheat. The payment applies to wheat sold by Ontario producers between July 1, 1978 and June,30, 1979. In making the an- nouncement, Robert Butler, R.R. 1, Croton, first vice-chairman of the - marketing board, said payments will be made to producers by the end of September. The final payment will bring the total price to producers for their 1978 wheat crop to $197.18 per ton, slightly more than -$4 per bushel. y.._ The 1978 crop totalled -- 320,643 ton or 11.7 million bushels. ' The ` board also an- nounced the price of Ontario wheat to processors for domestic human consumption has been set at $173.72 per ton f.o.b. country shipping point for the months of October and November. The price for Sep- tember has been $173 per ton. Round _ and About... •-from page 4A -. tings. Hope you have your ticket. Sorry! Campbells n1T'The—Square may still have some. Also at 7:30 (after supper) a Thanksgiving Martha l,athburn Service at the Salvation Army with guest mi-ssionary, Colonel Ingrid Lindberg who has done S.A. work in the Philippines, will provide an interesting evening. On September 29 is the Girl Guides Rummage Sale at St. George's Parish Hall. There is still time for donations. On October 20, Junior 'C' Hockey Hospitality night will be held at 8 p.m. in Clinton Arena with a Booster Club draw for $1,000. On October 6 at our Arena is the Police Association Dance. On October 13 "Goderich and District AssoClation for the 1GIentally Retarded" dance with. Chris Black's great orchestra is at the arena. On October 13 at Saltford, the K of C. Octoberfest will be held. On October . 19 . the Arthur Circle rummage sale is ,at Knox Church. This is evening only from 6:30 p.m. On October 13 there is a rummage sale at St. George's Church. Qra-October 24 at North Street Church is an Explorer and Messenger Group Tea and $azaar. On September 30 the Nile UC Church has its 124th Anniversary at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Dr. G. Hazelwood of Brussels. On October 31 residents of Maitland Manor have their looked for bazaar and tea. Turn the page of your calendar to November 24 for the Goderich Com- munity Credit Union Dinner Dance at Saltford. I don't know if we are now having Indian Summer I thought we had had it after that cold spell - but enjoy every bit of sunshine while it is here. All indications are of an early inter! ! ! But smile anyway. Love, Martha Proctor -Silex 'Take -Apart' Electric Kettle Our new low price Save $2°° Mini Fryer Our Regular $14.99 It's Master Chef s Shrimp - big. bargain in a small. but versatile. fryer. Only 7" high but sized Inst right for french fries. shrimps. egg -rolls and other delicacies. 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