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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-3-6, Page 7THE BRUSSELS PAST W iPNlaISD,A+Y. MARCH 6th, 194E FARM NEWS AND INFORMATION L_ omessioxr WE PAY HIGHEST HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR CREAM DELIVERED AT THE BRUSSELS CREAMERY PHONE 22 -- BRUSSELS i How Much Has Lady Luck To Do With Hog Raising? (By RUISTICUS) The other day we were at an,auc- ticea sale, where there were several lots of small pigs for sale. The price at- which they sold was; quite satis- factory. Especially was this true of the better class of "sucker" pig. There is generally quite a bit of dis- ousision 'round an emotion. ring, • and if you really want to know what ,farmers are talking about, and their differing opinions concerning the price: of faran products, the govern- ment, and' the many other subjects farmers are interested in there isn't a better place to learn• than around the auction ring. Fact Is that prob- ably not one in ten who attends a farm auction really goes there to imake avy'purchaaes:. Is >ebur-e.ndla-half to ,five• dollars a, fair •price for a six or seven weeks old pig? ' Can the farmer make any money raising little pigs et that figure? Can the purchaser expect to'haye any pollt, when. he markets these purchased )hogs in from four to five months time? We heard.a lively diScuesien on these subjeots'the other day, and always it seemed the question of "luck" entered into the picture, Yes, you could make good profit's raising young pugs to be gold as feeders a any price above four dollars, pro- vided you had "good luck,'' We take it that by good luck is meant fairly large idtte's raised; to the weaning age. Pe .sonally we have never had very muck "quick" in the rear- ing of these silky Iittle things that grow up to be pork en the hoof. Frankly, we db not knew whether our failures are actually the result of mismanagement or whether - FREE SERVICE OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD HORSES OR CATTLE removed promptly and efficiently. Simply phone "COLLECT" b WILLIAM STONE SONS LIMITED PHONE 21 1 • INGERSOLL BRUSSELS — PHONE 72 "luck" ds really against us. * * It wouldbe an easy matter for any farmer to neane men who have had many years of lucky experience in the business of hog -raising. Then thingswould go dead wrong, and no miter how many different strains of hogs were tried, there would to few pigs at weaning time. Again there are others, many of them who tell the very opposite as their .experience, and neither of these two classes of farmers can actually tell why they are getting the changed results. A prominent pig -breeder, whose hags have wont mens ,prizes at lean- ing shows, especially in the carcass classes,told u* once that "luck" bad no part in: the business whatever, and we were more or less inclined to agree with him. Perhaps there was something wrong with the strain ofhogs we were breeding them, or perhaps we give our sows imprope 'attention. A few months ago we oust the same breeder and he stated that they hadn't had "much luck this Fall." Litters were small and the !pigs did not seem to thrive •properly, He could give no reason for this except that it was "just a streak of tough luck.'' AND ABLE FOR/HE BIG TASK AHEAD With silent yet perceptible determination and without need of regimentation or special organization, the Canadian Farmer has accepted the responsibility which is his, to maintain a ready abundance of the vital foodstuffs so essential for the Empire and the success of its great cause. Difficulties and disappointments may have impeded his progress through the trying years from which he is just emerging, but provided, as he now is, with purpose nobler than self-interest, he sets himself to the task with loftier ambition and renewed energy. Eager he is for that conscious recognition within himself of having a definite and necessary part in the Empire's struggle to retain and maintain our dearly won and highly treasured freedom. Zealous is he that his contribution may be worthy and adequate. By his side ever ready to help make more effective the farmer's effort is the Canadian Implement Maker whose co-operation in furnishing the most efficient machines enables him to multiply his output and extend his activities so that today he produces more with less manpower and in the most economical manner yet attained. -Never were demands of Empire more urgent—never' was the Canadian farmer better fitted or better equipped to meet whatever demands may be made. Massey. Harris prizes proudly the distinction it has earned os— "The Service Arm of. The Canadian Farm." ire ,Jar -r. ;ife 7! lI jj�'1�ff(l�l�(��4Ijj1.1t+fjjlf(;li o'%tit.x ff r d ir.L '11IJd211,(i .een So it Is that many of us like to take the credit for our success, when. things go right, and lay the blame on "Lady Luck" when things go wrong, * .k Many farmers are now finding. that their grain) 'bine are getting low and that feed must be purchas- ed too in order to finish the 'much larger- than average number of logs on feed; and they are beginning to realize that advancing feed costs are making the fixed price a deal less attractive. There are many faruners who claim that the fixing of a price, on bacon was a mistake on the apart of the governmaen't, This may be explained by ;he fact that many farmers expected hog Prices' to go to twelve, fourteen, or fukiteen cents a pound, live weirht. this Spring. If the price had not been fixed there is no doubt about it bacon. pricey would not have aver aged as high. Britain could have bought pork ge ducts' at a much, lower price in the 1.7..S. A. than the Price she is. paying Canada. * * i. The Farmer who can regularly count on a litter of from eight to ten good 'seeker pigs to market twice a year 'at four dollars each, has a much better proposition, in our opinion, than the man who buys those pigs and feeds them to a marketable weight. In fact, he has about the most profitalble animal on the farm in a good brood! sow. We are not guaranteeing the future, though. There has been a tremen- dous increase in the production . of little pigs, and, that increase Is not even yet well under way. Even In wartime there will be a limit to the number of hogs the Canadian farm- er can prrofltatdy'produos. Now Is Good Time For Seed Cleaning Should be started early in season —valuable 'pamphlet free from Ont. Dept. of Agriculture. Seed cleaning should roe started early in the season when ether work is not so pressing andthere is more bulk from which to select seeding requirements, states John D. Mac- Leod, .Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ont. Dept. of Agriculture, Toronto. All seed should be clean- ed at least twice. The object the flet time is to remove small, light material and weed) seeds, so that a much better .grading job will be accomplished by the second clean- ing. Do not teed the mill too fast, e well graded sample cannot be ex- pected .if the machine is fed to its full capacity. Do not be afraid of blowing heavy grain, in fact, to do a good jab the odd heavy kernel must be blown out, 'Scouring is now considered• a necessary ,part of cleaning oats. Tails are removed, double oasts etre broken up, small weed. seeds are shaken out of the crease in the kernel and a palish is given the sample, ,As a result of scouring, grain. 1* easier to clean, it flows through, the seeder .more evenly malting possible a lower rate of seeding and it is believed that the sample germinates More uniformly. The fanning mill should be set where an abundance of light is available, it should be level and eo!id and turned with a uniform ac When selecting screen for clean- ing oats an eftont should be anade to select two and probably three Of each in order that one may 'have a second or third choice. The follow- ing screens have proven to be the beat as riddles for cleaning oats: 7-64 x 3' and, 8-64 x - zinc oblong and ,%, x 6 wire mesh; 7-64 r % has proven the best for most varieties of cats. However, In some of the Older mills where the wind comas right ttp tba,ouglt the riddle, % x 6 wire mesh has proven to be a geed screen ae• .the wind has greater effect in lifting light mina. Double oats should be removed. They KILLED ANYONE THIS YEAR? * Of course not -- but some motorists do — and somebody pays. We offer sound insurance advice; quick, helpful service. doomp • WALTER SCOTT Brussels, - Ont. We Represent:— Writing Writing selected risks in — Automobile, Fire, Plate Class, Burglary, Public Liability, and other general insurance. Head Office, Toronto. are usually spongy and light and should never reach the seeder box. The following are recommended ae grading screens: 1-12 x %; 1-13 x 1/2 and 1-14 x 1 zinc oblong. Late I varieties of oats which are smaller usually, require 1-13 x 1 or 1-14 x 'iz. For grading 11ulles's Oats 1-12 x 1 is recommended, as a riddle and, 1-16 x 1/2 as a grading screen. A pamphlet on teed cleaning, also on the operation of a fanning mill are available on request. Write the Crege, Seeds, and Weeds Branch, Oat. Depot. of Agriculture, Toronto. FARM COLUMN BOOST PRODUCTION Urging Ontario Farmers to stive for greater production to meet war- time needs, W. R. Reek, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, has warn- ed; the Ontario Agricultural Council that such increase could only be attained suocestsfully by increasing yields on the land now under culti- vation. "Concentrate on good land and good seeds," he advised. "In this wriy you can increase production without breaking more land; thus avoiding the difficulty of trying to farm marginal land's." VALUE OF MANURE Manure is not in itself a balanc- ed' fertilizer, being very low in phosphorous, but it contains. notable amounts of nitrogen and potash and these are present chiefly in the diquddl portion which too often is allowed: to leach awa, Apart from its value as a source of plant food manure, possesses other virt- ues. It improves the texture and moisture -holding capacity of soil and builds up the humus content, and also introduces the beneficial bacterial organismh• which in tie known and unknown ways promote favourable biological and. chemical Processes in the soil. School Fairs Suspended , official announcenrnet has been received by the various Agri- cultural Representatives in Ontarlo to the effect that all rural .School Fairs will be cancelled for 1940 as a matter of war -time economy. * * * * * * * * * * IN THE GARDEN * * * * * * * ,s * YOUR GARDEN IN WINTER Don't be too anxious for 'the snow to go. 'Sno'w cowering the garden is a great blessing. It may be the difference between winter killed vines and plants and a beau- tiful healthy garden next summer. Your garden under•ile mantle of snow and ice de a lovely thing— the fallen) leaves blown by the wind, are foamed into a warm sheltering blanket of proterition by the very force that put thean there The seed's, scattered by Nature's Own ways, are safely tucked Intl the earth and )germinate and "carry onf' again. The leaves are curled and folded against undue exposure The dis- carded taps of some plants mulch the ground below to keep all snug and warm. Full of assurance that "ail iii well," under the snow repose the seed's. and 'bulbs, gathering strengith for the re-anvakaning next Spring. We could: learn. from our gardens many lessons in patience, the need of rest, and the striving for per- feetion. .Eggs may be introduced early in- to the diet of the young for they are one of the most easily digested of all foods. ATTENTION FARMERS! Have you ordered' your spring fertilizer, Do not Wait ,for the last minute rush. Order Now. If you haven't tried: Witlt's High Test, all Canadian mnanulfactured fertilizer give it a try now and you will wee no other. Jacob Fische', phone 76-r-2 Brussels' INSIST ON SUN -RAY Start to -day Feeding Sun -Ray Concentrates to your Poultry & Hogs Sun -Ray 35% Concentrate with your own grains for better Egg Production. SUNRAY PIG -STARTER and SUN -RAY HOC; CONCENTRATES with your own grains for faster growth and Bigger Profits. Enquire about these feeds to -day also free literature on feeding for profits. F. M. SAWS Phone 80 Brussels