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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-08-28, Page 13...v-,••••:-7.7.m.r.77.1•"71.71r7r, ."7.711, ,.- BY MLANFOIT' Rep., , I hid -a Chance to sce agriculture in fhe Temiskam- ing District nf'Northern Ont- ario during July. I was impressed with a number of things. They Were growing tremendous crops of spring train. Because of their cli- matc, they can easily out; yield us in the South. They're working 100 acre fields, some of whlch have 'been recentlY cleared. It is im- pressive to see 100 acres of barley that you know will easily yield 80 bus/acre: This land can be bought from the •GdVernMent for about $80.00 an acre. It costs about $300 an acre to clear and $400 to tile. That makes prime land worth $800 and acre. Northern Ontario is definitely the new Frontier for Ontario agriculture. They can't grow corn, but they sure can grow grain and forage. We were told there is another 2I4 plus acres in Northern Ontario capable of being cleared. This area has tho. characteristics of a frontier thotigh, Not a let of people, limited 'industry and Jong winter. One of their main prob. lerns, is twitch grass. In 014 ,Temiskaming District there are about 500 commercial farmers. This is about 1/5 of the number of farmers in Perth county. The productiv•: ity per farmer is also lower than Perth County farmers. However, these farmers have spent in excess of $34,000 last year to buy Round -Up to control twitch. Most of this is applied during the summer. They are convinced• that Round -up does a better job than Cytrol on twitch grass. This program has been 50% subsidized by a Northern Ontario government grant. The program will continue for another 4 years. This means these farmers will probably spend about $170,000 over 5 years for Round -up for twitch control TWITCH CONTROL BACK HOME In Southern, Ontario, Round -up and Cytrol are. both registered for use to control twitch'. ^,flowever, Atraxine.,is just as effective and not as expensive. If you have had spots of twitch in harvested grain fields that you intend for corn next year, you can spray with Atrazine Plus oil now. You may even be able to eliminate this twitch by a second applic- ation with oil 3 or 4 weeks from now - if the twitch grows back. By applying the Atrazine now, there will be less residue when you take the field out of corn. It will have one extra year to break down. If you don't want to drag the sprayer out, this treat- ment can be applied by very =ger-- custom --applicators- Either by ground or by air. In fact, the pilot can probably Tick the. spots out from the air better than you can. If you want to clear up the , twitch, ° but don't want to grow corn next year, then MARK •Round -up will do it good job. • The twitch ,Must be 8" high and actively MOIR- WEANERPIG ST'AlIRLiZATION Weaner producers will re- ceive a Federal support payment of $1,00 per weaner pig (up to 5,000 pigs) sold •between April 1979 and March ,31, 1980, Farrow to finish Operators cannot claim under this program because they were able to claim under the fat hog subsidy an- nounced by Mr. Whalen last March. Application forms will be available shortly at hog assembly yards. The above program is separate from the Ontario Sow-Weaner Stabilization program offered by the Farm --Ineome—Stabilization—Com-- mission of the Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food. Farmers have to enroll in this play by September 1st. We've had some calls on the inechanics of this plan. It doesn't Seein that you can go too far WX011g..W8igning up, The Stabilization Act pro- vides for ..the province to pay out $2 for each $1 paid by farmers, He* You pay in $1 and get it back along with two Ao ;0,0a ailygdoi fiu etor nni so l. odpeeletlaersd torovemr the first six month produc- tion period ending Septem- ber 30, 1980. The province will be paying most of the .THE HJRON g)iPOSIX9P4AYou,ST farmer fees along }with it's own for the first payout., . Liter, when prices' recover, the farmer share of the enrolment fee will be collect- ed back. It's expected that fees will be collected to build up a reserve to equal one-third of a possible payout. However, Interest will be paid on money held in this manger. 11111111111111111111■111111MINIIIMMOIMINIUNIMm. * A PORK PRODUCER PROMOTES HIS .PRODUCT — Doug Fraser of R.R.2, Blyth proved the pork chops at the Huron County Pork Producers annual barbecue really were good enough to eat. With him at the Brussels, Morris an(4Grey Community Centre on Thursday night were: John Paul Rau of R.R.2, Zurich, president of the association (standing) and Beb-Jefferson-of-R:R.-2-,-Lucknow.- • (Photo -by -Ran -hey) A LITTLE BIT BETTER tul) motts CLAMATO JUICE 48 oz. bottle 1.59 NER 19 lug Christie Arrowroot COOKIES 350 gr. pkg. 1.19 Nestles .Chocolate QUIK 750 gr. " 2.39 Every Wednesday is , Senior Citizens Day! 5% discount on order or Free Delivery " (In town only) Max. Purchase of $50.00 KNECHT L 410 Prices effective until Saturday, August 30, 1980 6 Flavours c;cu 4z.'tins s.o.s. SCOURING PADS pkg. of 10 .57 Regular BORATEEM 2.2 kg. Box 2.29 mith's Apple or Apple Crumb 1 .26 oz. pkg. 1.59 on Fdmily HOCOLATE ROLL 340 gr. .79 rsto#Apple Snack BUNS Weston Hamburg or Hot Dog .79 • BUNS Pkg °f 8 .49 Electrasol Dishwashing • DETERGENT 60 oz. pkg. 2.39 Schneiders - MINI SIZZLERS • 500 gr. Pkg. 1.99 Schneiders 3 Varieties BACON SOO gr. Pkg. • 1.99 Schneiders HEADCHEESE 375 g r. Bowl 1.39 BEEF ROUND—UP! Canada Grade "A" Beef SIRLOIN or WING:STEAKS 3.39 lb. Top ROUND STEAK - 2.99 lb: Boneless RUMP or STEAK ROASTS 2.69 lb. Schneiders $AURKRAUT 900 gr. Pouch 1.09 Schneiders Good & Meaty 3 Varieties PIES 250 gr. Pkg. .89 7. Pride of Candda Sweet Pickled COTTAGE ROLLS 1.49 lb. Schneiders Family BEEF PATTIES 1 kg. Pkg. 3.99 " EMI A FAMILY AFFAIR — Ern lewington of R.R.2, Brussels brought his whole- -family-including children Jeffrey and-DaVid and wife Annktte along to enjoy the meal prepared by the Huron County Pork Producers at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Thursday night. ___ (Photo by Ranney) Local youths in silver dollar event Five 4-H senior calf club members will represent Hurbn county .in the annual ' 4-H Silver Dollar Comp- etitions at the Erin fair- grounds on August 30. Stephen Doney, Goderich; Brian McGavin, Walton: Karen McMichael, Wrox- eter; Chris Meier. Brussels and Tony Simons from Sea - forth are among the more than 90 4-11 members enter- ed. Fifteen counties are in - MASONRY PETE JANSEN 25 Yel.rs Experience Residential & Commercial Specializing In Fireplaces CALL 527-0208 FOR FREE ESTIMATES volved. from Lambton through to Peterborough. United Breeders of Guelph and Erin Junior Farmers sponsor the show, which IS unique because it empha- sizes the competitor more than the calf. Each 4-,11 member writes an essay and answers a senior level quiz, then receives points in the showring for showmanship ability and finally for the calf. There are two competitions. with the beef calves going into the ring at 10 a.m.. the dairy calves at 1 p.m. Each division winner (quiz. essay. showmanship, calf) will receive 25 silver dollars. The champion com- petitor with the highest total points gets 75 silver dollars on a silver tray. The runner up and honorable mention win 50 and 25 silver dollars respectively, also on silver trays The Dairy Silver Dollar Competition has been held annually since 1960 while the 4-H Beef Silver Dollar Com- petition is in its third year. the result of demands for a senior level show based on a beef heifer calf project. All other top level beef shows are based on a steer calf project which ends when the steer goes to market. The heifer calf has the advantage that the 4-11 member can keep her to form the nucleus of a future herd. Sixty-six competitors have entered the dairy com- petition. Eloth shows will be held in the main show barn at Erin. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson. Goder;- ich; Mrs. Flora Smith. Allis- on and other relatives from Orillia. Alliston. and London attended the wedding of Brian Smith to Sharon Quin- ette in London on Saturday. MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION Starting September 2, 1980, an enumerator. carrying a proper identifica- tion card. will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determi-ning: • your eligibility to vote in the municipal and school board elections to be held on November 10 this year. • the allocation of education property taxes 6etween the public and separate school systems: • the distribution of provincial grants to focal governments to help reduce local tax bills: • the preparation of jurors' lists; and • population information needed for other municipal programs. The enumerator must record such information as the name, age, property status (e.g. owner or tenant). school support and residency of all members of the household. Whenthe enumerator visits, please check that the information on the Enumeration Notice is correct. If it is not, revise it and verify the n changes. If you are not home, a Notice will be left for you. If changes are necessary, please make them and mail the Enumeration Notice, as soon as possible, in the pre -addressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the Notice. For any additional information, please contact the local assessment office. Ontario Ministry of Reversue W. F. Jenkins Regional Assessment Commissioner Huron/Perth Region Phone: 524-7326 Zenith 66-500