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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-09-25, Page 22THE HURON .E)c.POSISR BY ALAN SeOn'. AG. REP;. Assoc.. , REP. , We'Vq had ilifustlal grow- ing Conditions in 1980, Stich Foliations are apt to make silo gas more' of a problem, this fall.0 , We know Some facts Silo gas. The gas are produced in the top 1 i es Of silage, after filling. They are most prevalent12 to 60 hours after filling. The dan- ger period can last up to three weeks. Site gas in nitric and nitrous oxides and, when mixed with air, becomes nitrogen dioxide. In high concentrations, the nitrogen 00100.050..251,-1980. dioxide isreddish to Yellow- ish brovvri with a bleachy odour. In low concentrations, itcan he odourless and odourless. The gas is extremely *clan- gen:ilia. LOW levels cense irritiatioh to the eyes, throat and lungs, and can result in respiratory Problems After exposure. High levels cause paralysis and sodden death. Frequent exposure to even low concentrations can cause permanent lung damage. The gas is most prevalent in tower silos but can occur in ensiling situations where ventilation is poor. Being heavier than air, the gas Starting in dairy costly fo Milk prices look good! Dairymen are basically guaranteed a set price for their product, which in turn provides a steady income from one month to the next. Under good management the "Risk" seems to be limited, when compared to many other livestock enterprises. SO WHY AREN'T,MORE YOUNG PEOPLE ATTRACTED TO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY? One of the most obvious reasons is the "Initial cost or outlay". Most people have learned. to live with high tand prices and input costs. However, there are many other costs that have to be considered before starting into the dairy business. Listed below are some average figures reflecting the cot to start milking cows: Example A Example B [pe; cow 30" cow basis) herd] Land & Buildings (100 acre farm at S1,500.00 per acre) 5,000.00 150,000.00 Cows and quota 3,000.00 50,000.00 Machinery (major work custom done) 1.000.00 30.000.00 Miscellaneous (renovations, supplies etc.) 1.000.00 30,000.00 Total 10,000.00 300,000.00 These figures may vary depending on your situation: however u becomes quite evident that the "initial outlay" associated with dairy lassoing makes it extremely difficult ferr young people to start — Dennis Martin. Associate Agncoltural Representative USED TRACTORS • A WISE L'iVESTMENT OR NOT? The at article on -this topic covered the age of a used tractor. are wear. hitch pow ear clutch. engine and tr.ctraulic all condition. Below are a few ether checks that can be made before purchasing Fuel system Check the aggrarriolater howl (diesel) or sediment bowl (gas). If these bowls have a thick accumulation of sludge on the hettorn or are "2 • Yi full of water chances are the fuel p•zainp nei a dtesel tractor has alre.adv been damaged. I ha \.e already mentioned one method of checking for cracked hock5 or cylinder • also check for any • veldang en tractor hlocks A welded block+ may he OK. but why buy prmenttal trouble' took far welds on ether ports also Man= welding is trettahle. b-..Arnatryr welding of axles. three point hitch a.'1,-; etc probably mean the 'ractor was abused Check power steering for pa -fl• -;se steering 'could -lean an inetpensive adr,ustirerot or sizable repair Operate the brakes. If "hPre ts a large amount of :91 the brake pedal. .erk to see of brakes can be atitusred r f the adjustrr.ent been used up. Deter- msrung thls ceuld save you S200 00 to 5300.00. - r farmer SEAFORTH jEWELL5RS A qualified mechanic would advise about many more checks that can be made, however. If you know the year of the tractor, the hours on the meter, the average resale price, the horsepower, and fuel consumption, you can be ina better position than most. For the „above information contact Sam Bradshaw at 482-3428. S. Brandshaw, Engineering Assistant tends to hang over the stir - face of the settled silage. It readily spreads dOWn the chute to the feed area belew. We've been told that run- ning the blower for 30 min- utes may clear the silo. This action is apparently no help at all if the silage surface is 30feet from the mouth of the goose neck on the blower. pipe. As well, the blower won't drive out the gas unless the doors are removed down to the 41evel of the silage. In this situation, it may merely agitate the fresh air above the gases without forcing them out. The number one rule is to stay out of the silo for the three week danger period. There is also benefit in a good -ventilation system- at - the bottom of the silo to deal with gas that spills down the chute. To safely enter the silo you need a self-contained breath - R MASONRY PETE JANSEN 25 Years Experience Residential & Commercial Spechdlaing in Fireplaces CALL 527-0208 FOR FREE ESTIMATES INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH AND FARM MACHINERY SHOW SEPT. 30 - OCT. 4, 1980 PLOWING COMPETITIONS EXHIBITS & PARADES LADIES' PROGRAM SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE OXFORD COUNTY * WOODSTOCK MOND', W kit HI sl W1 1 1 RN INT ( \ tilt IS FOR.' 1 in N`NION. Vs hi • pt re .527-0270 Now receiving 1980 White Beans Now is the time to order your Seed Wheat *Frederick • Yorkstor 40. Genesse Foundation and certified seed available. Order early; supplies are limited. Cali your Stewart Seed dealer: RYAN DRYING LTD , Walton, Ont. Brussels Seaforth 807-9261 527-0527 'lug apparatus - a filter respir. ator is useless, The air pack that goes on your back is «ocumbersome to take up a stlo chute, The ideal equipment is an air tank that stays on, • • • .• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • '0 • . . . tnterecrecIto thendwith personl o11:ghosesho is going into the silo. Some people will persist in going into the silo. The may after be safe immediately filling before gas production- Most people stress the int, might prevent others from starts - but we really can't be Portance of viro Idng with entering the danger area, in sure. Running the blower in someone. A life line attached 1977, three men died in the advance of entry will help if to thp man' in the sue same silo in pastern Ontario. the surface, of the silage Probably Won't be 's-lifOCIPM" Two of them Wadi,* trying coincides with an open door. to save the individual but it to rescue the first MAIL • 001 Business OPTICIAN David Lpngstaff Ltd. 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