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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-03-20, Page 4816 The Form Edition, Week of Math 20, 1985 DLfribute corn hybrids ..� from page 8 obi Hannan. SeedFirst line completed an American companny, �dagreement with the Harvest Seeds Inc. to distribute corn hybrids in Canada in 1983. Golden Hart Seeds Inc. is well Down for its dedkation to superior quality, performance and service and it is one of the few seed corn companies that is expanding. "Golden Harvest Seeds Inc. appealed to us because as a company; its organization and goals are Heidi like our own," says Hannam. .It_ is -dedicated -to very -high-quality seed with proven peYfom ance." Golden Harvest Seeds Inc. research teams plant hundreds of research packet plots each year at `six primary breeding centres and over 40 testing stations in the U.S. Researchers are developing locally adapted hybrids that v 1 deliver the highest yield possible for that geographic area. First Line Seeds has introduced more new hybrids to Ontario as a result of continued Gelden Harvest Seeds Inc. research. Part of I+bst line Seeds head office near Guelph is a quality control laboratory. This modem facility allows the company to extensively test. seed before itis marioeted. First Line Seeds has set extremely high standards for the company and its seed- - producers. The quality control lab ensures these standards are maintained.. Them are many factors affecting seed performance including cold and or wet soils, hot dry soils, deep planting and soil crusting. Sophisticated equipment in the quality determine seed conditions to deter performance. First Line seed is cagy processed m approved seed deaning plants and is tested for vigour by an automatic seed analyser at the quality control lab. Seed is also placed in a cold dianlber which regulates between 45 and 50 degrees F. It is then pre into computer controlled growth chamber which monitors dity.tempeatture,light conditions and relative tumi Other equipment in the lab indudes a fume hooder researchers with fungicides and measure � t � on Seed perfornhance and ao el nic..seed. counter vvlilch is`iised to indicate the size of seed in each lot for labelling bags. A research shed houses all the necessary equipment for work with plots and samples. All of First Line Seeds` shareholders are involved in the r+eseareh and quality control aspect of the company. ''We can duplicate any condition that could be encountered in the field," says Remain. "We rate the seed's performance under stress conditions. Our quality control proced- ures are designed to process seed to get maximum vigour into every lot of seed. It if doesn't meet our standards, wewon't sell it., , First line seed is only processed by seed cleaning plants certified by the company. "We have to be satisfied that the plants are run carefully and the equipment is in good operating condition," says Tim First Liebe Seeds shareholder. Imrnediatea l Y after processung, a representative sample of all bags must be submitted for quality control testing. "A majority of the shareholders have seed cleaning plants. Fbr those who don't, we turn to page 20 Response is enthusiastic to red meat development program ....... from page 13 A grant is also offered to farmers who pre -condition calves before they are ship- ped. Pre -conditioning includes vaccination, dehorning and warble treatment. By pre- conditioning calves, farmers hope to in- crease the rate of gain to feedlot operators and reduce disease and shipping fever. Emke said farmers who pre -condition calves often get a better price when the calves are sold. The Red Meat Plan offers similar incen- tives to seeker and slaughter cattlemen. They are offered grants of $2 per calf, up to a maximum of $750 per farmer, forrecording the weight gain of animals in their feedlots. Both groups are entitled to two free forage analyses. The analyses res are a Y designed to help dfarmers identify problems with their feed ration and add supplemental minerals and protein where needed. An additional $100 per year, is available if - farmers are willing to supply their records for an annual enterprise analysis. The confidential analysis will help farmers identify the strength and weaknesses in their individual operations. Participants -are entitled to $100 for herd health. Emke said this allows the farmer to consult a veterinarian on general herd health and ways it can beimproved.' "The thrust of the program is getting the veterinarian to come in on a preventative basis, rather than being called in at the last secondd as a miracle worker," Emke said. He suggested vets could offer advice on feed rations, and advice on potential pro- blems before they become critical. Grants of $1,500 are available for capital expenditures to farmers who want to im- prove their handling facilities. Scales, feed- ing and watering equipment, as well as material to improve handling facilities are covered under the program. • In order to qualify for any 'of the grants, producers must sign up before calves are born or before stocker cattle are purchased. Thelovernment is hoping to expand the provincialsheep industry through incen- tives in the Red Meat Development .Pro - grant The province is still a net importer of -lamb. In an effort to attract more producers to the industry and encourage other produ- cers to expand their herds, ds ,gran grants of 50 per cent, up to a total of $5,000 are being offered to producers with at least 40 breeding ewes who wish to expand their capital facilities. Handling facilities, fences, scales and some buildings are covered under the grant. Similar grants to cattlemen are also avail- able. The higher than expected response to the program has caused some problems for the administrators. ,Emke said some payments to farmers have 'been running behind schedule due to the number of people 'Who have registered. Despite the delay, farmers are still lining up to register. Emke suggested the program is growing, because "farmers already in the program are good ambassadors." "One fanner on a concession registers, and he tells another farmer. That keeps the program growing," he saitl: • WA L K ERTO N FARM SUPPLIES 881®1911 Providing you with: * Shurgain Livestock Feed Bags & Bulk * Complete line of Pet Foods * Animal Health Care Products * Water Softener Salt * Fencing & Hardware *. 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