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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-03-20, Page 888a -be Pam Edition. Week of March 20, 1885 Don't make hasty decisions when selecting alfalfa va.riety Don't make 4asty decisions when selecting Alfalfa varieties. There are many varieties on the market, so growers should carefully consider which ones have the best character - Was for their particular forage program. "Choice of an alfalfa variety Should be bas- ed on criteria like yield potential, maturity, regrowth and winter hardiness," says Moms Sagniff, sales agronomist for Pioneer Hi -Bred Limited. "Select varieties which closely match forage programa goals and local growing conditons. " He also suggests seled- ing more than one alfalfa variety when large acreages will be planted. 'Developing ' a long range ananag.t program is helpful in variety selection. ` ° ell defined yield needs and desired rotation lengths are useful criteria for making variety selections,,,. Sagriff points out. "There are advantages antrade offs to early and medium maturity aflalfa varieties. It's important to understand how each fits into a forage program," he adds. Early Maturity Varieties Early maturity - 'or Flemish - alfalfa varieties are moderately winter hardy and can begin vigorous early growth when spring soil temperatures are relatively cool." This allows them to flower three to four days earlier than medium maturity alfalfas. "Fbr dairy managers managing their alfalfa intensively, this particularly import- ant since they are interested in producing maximum yields of high quality alfalfa silage," explains Sagriff. ,For high yields, growers should plan on a five week scheduled harvesting program that incudes three cuts per year. The quick regrowth draracteristic of Flemish vanities is an important feature that allowsgrowers to enjoy the three cut harvest system Flemish varieties are very temperature responsive, says the agr0namist. They can produce more forage than medium maturity varieties because of their ability to lengthen the growing season. With high prevailing temperatures after cutting in early June and July, regrowth is extremely rapid. ''Although early maturity alfalfa groiws longer into the fall," Sagriff explains, "they retain enough carbohydrate root reserves to maintain a high yielding stand for two to three growing seasons. Medium Maturity Vadedes Medium maturity alfalfa varieties range between moderately winter hardy to winter handy. They begin growth slightly later in the spring and recover less quickly after cutting than early maturity elfalfas. Yearly forage yields of medium maturity alfalfas normally are less than early maturity alfalfas. Medium maturity varieties reach the flow= tura to page 1i8a nsider characteristics of alfalfa varieties NEW IDEA QUALITY Now you can't afford not to buy the best! New Idea top quality spreaders now cost less than you think. Look at the value! —Solid wood floor — Galvanized, long -life sides, 10 year warranty — Low maintenance conveyor with positive lock chain — Hydraulic conveyor drive available — Heavy, all welded, full box support frame — 220, 320 and 390 bushel sizes See,them now and save with New Idea quality! NEW IDEA FARM EQUIPMENT CORPORATION MULLINS FARM SERVICE CHEPSTOW, ONTARIO 519-366-2325 1 NE MULLINS FARM SERVICE CHEPSTOW, ONTARIO 519-366-2325 1975.1985 TEN YEARS OF DEUTZ SALES 8 SERVICE Deutz Dx140, 130 hp, cab, air, 1700 hrs 837.500. D10006, 105 hp, cab, radio, 3200 hrs. $13,700. D9006, 90 hp $6950. DX90A, 85 hp, 4WD, canopy 1650 hrs. $20,900. D6806, 68 hp, 1948 hrs. $9,500. D5006, 50 hp, new paint, good rubber, $6,500. Case D,good rubber, runs wall, 8990 ''870, 85 hp, no cab,power shift, 86,500. Ebrow 480, 70 hp, 4 years old, 1000 hrs. $8,750. White 5400 Air Planter, 4 row N, dry fert, insect, monitor, $1,750. • 1370 w/cab 3200 hrs., $8,950 1 Palr of Goodyear Dyna -Tort 18.4 x 38 tires. Brand new 81,000. Interest waiver and financing available on selected models. We are also authorized dealers of Nardi, Kvemland, Belarus, Zetor and Ariens Lawn 8 Garden. For all your sales, service and parts requirements can us today. DX3. . .aIInew features & styling! Come see these exciting new direct -air- cooled diesels. Each available with either 2 - wheel or all -wheel drive: DX 3.10 (43 pto hp'); DX 3.3051 pto hp'). Available with all- newStarCab: DX 3.50 (57 pto.hp'); DX 3.70 (65pto hp);DX3.90(73pto hp). Mullins Farm Service Chepstow,, Ont., 519-366-2325. The DEUTZ economic FA HR Solution.