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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-08-29, Page 5Soil Testing Plan now for 1964 by asking us for a free soil test of your fields. Take the guess work out of buying fertilizer by using the recommendations of your Agriculture Representative. Now is the time to fertilize pastures. Bulk Delivery Available. EXETER DISTRICT Phone 235-2081 Beside CNR Station GET A John Deere 550 Grain Dryer Outlines new trends in grain corn handling BERT` MQGGACH Huron agrictiltural engineering extension specialist To-day new grain corn hand- ling methods are revolutioni4- ing this phase of farming.Many farmers can increase their net income by several hundred dot- lars per year by careful selec, tioa and organization of their grain handling systems. However, the grain corn handling job onindiyidual farms varies so greatly that careful study and planning are neces- sary to arrive at the system best suited to any individual farm, Therefore, the purpose of this discussion is to provide the latest available information re- garding the economics of har- vesting, drying and storing of grain corn. HARVESTING CORN In relation to other crops such as beans, corn does not present as many problems from atime- liness of harvest standpoint. However, due to the different ENROLLMENT DAYS LEFT IN YOUR ALL-CANADIAN Methods of harvest and ma- chines, the selection of equip- ment for this job becomes quite Complex, For instance, youmay either pick and husk the crop, or pick and shell it with several different types of machines such as -- 1. one or two-row picker huskers or picker shellers in either trailing or tractOr mounted models. 2. self-propelled two-row picker spellers and 3, combines equipped with two or four row corn headers. Since there is a choice of har- vesting methods and machines, a careful study of their econo- mics is necessary. PICKING & HUSKING (1) 1. Under 30 acres - custom hiring of the job is the most economical way. 2, Over 30 acres - a farmer owned two-row tractor mounted picker husker is the lowest cost method. PICKING ANDSIIELLING (1) 1. From 50 to 150 acres a HEALTH. CARE INSURANCE PLAN. This article on corn handling and storage is one of two pam- phlets written recently by Bert M o ggac h, agricultural engi- neering extension specialist at the Huron office. The other study deals with grain driers and includes comparisons of various types available, their features and operating costs. Both pamphlets are available at departmental offices, Exclusively For Residents Of 5. Belk storage buildings. also make possible the use of lower cost loading equipment because of their relatively low height. The foregoing describes most of the specific economic aspects of grain corn handling systems. However, the total amount of grain corn to be handled should play an important part in Mak- ing the final decision whether to harvest and store the corn in ear or shelled form. The following aspects Should therefore be carefully con- sidered :(1) 1, Over 10,000 bushels- shelled, corn systems are usual- ly lower cost if no ear corn storage is already available. High initial and fixed annual costs of shelling and drying equipment must be spread over at least 10,000 bushels to re- duce the cost below drying ear corn with natural air. 2. 7,000 to 10,000 bushels - cost of ear corn and shelled corn systems are about the same. 3. Under '7,000 bushels -ear corn systems are lower cost than shelled corn systems and in this case natural air drying of ear corn is the lowest cost, most practical method of drying and handling corn. In conclusion, before making quick decisions on this subject, the following basic principles should be followed and always referred to: 1. Mechanical power is gen- erally cheaper than manpower. 2? Large volumes of grain corn are, necessary to justify expensive machinery, 3, Fit the ecialpinent to the job rather than the job to the equip, meet, Pe. (a) use tractOr, POWer if available rateer than pur- chasing auxiliary motors, (b) select the smallest piece of equipment that will do the job properly in the time available, (c) consider doing custom work with larger equipment. 4, Use larger storage struc- tures to reduce storage costs per bushel, 5. Keep s t or age buildings simple and flexible to adjust to future needs. 6. Develop the storage layout so that it provides for handling grain with minimum labour and machinery. 7. Consider the appearances of new grain storage structures in relation to the entire farm- stead. REFERENCES 1. "How Cost Grain Handling From Field to Feed Lot" pre- pared by Bruce McKenzie of the Agricultural Engineering De- partment and N. S. Hadley and J. 0. Dunbar of the Agricul- tural Economics Department, Purdue University. 2. "In Storage Drying of Shelled Corn" preparedby Iowa State University, Co-operative Extension Services, Ames, Iowa. Huron County MULTICARE GROUP PLAN THAT PAYS *DOCTOR BILLS From the Very First Visit THAT PAYS 5,000-6,000 bushels, 32e per bushel; 8,000-9,000 bushel s, 28e per bushel; 15,000 bushels 26e per bushel; 25,000 bushels 25e per bushel. (f) RectangularHoriz on t al Single Storey Building for Bulk Storage 24,000 bushels, 23e per bushel. NOTE: The above storage costs per bushel include labour and materials, When appraising the forego- ing cost figures per bushel of storage the following conclu- sions can be made: 1. Ear corn storage is gen- erally quite a lot more expen- sive on a per bushel basis than any other grain storage struc- ture, 2. Rectangular bins of any type at to-day's material cost in Ontario are almost equal to ear corn storage structures on a shelled bushel basis. 3. Circular s teel bins and concrete tower silos in the 5,000 bushel range are about equal. in cost per bushel of storage, 4. In large storages, con- crete tower silos and rectangu- lar bulk storage buildings cost approximately the same amount per bushel in the 24,000 to 25,- 000 bushel capacity range. 5. Bulk storage buildings of- fer more versatility in that the building could be used for other purnoses quite readily. * AMBULANCE CHIROPRACTOR and OSTEOPATH 0. Annual overhead costs are very real and apply as follows; (a) Portable Batch Driers.- 15% of initial purchase 'price. (b) sin-TyPe Driers-when used as batch driers 10% of initial purchase price, (c) In-Storage Driers 9% of initial purchase price. 3. Total drying costs (the sure of operating and annual fixed costs), should not exceed ten cents per bushel. Using this figure, the maximum initial price that should be paid for a drier to handle the following numbers of bushels per year is: $2,500 . 5,000 bushels. $3,500 , 7,500 bushels. $4,500 . 10,000 bushels. $7,000 . 15,000 bushels, $9,000 . , . 20,000 bushels. STORING GRAIN CORN It is a well known fact that storage structures are the backbone of the grain handling system. The type, size and layout of these structures greatly in- fluences the choice of harvest- ing and handling system for this crop, Therefore, the purpose of any grain storage set-up should be: 1. To provide maximum pro- tection to the grain. 2. To permit maximum con- venience and efficiency in all phases of grain handling and 3. To accomplish these ob- jectives at minimum cost. Any farmer knows that it is not an easy task to accomplish all these purposes but a look at the cost per bushel of storage for different structures should be of assistance. 1.E AR STORAGE (a) Stud Frame on concrete foundation-1,000 bushels - 72e per bushel. (b) Wire Mesh Cribs on con- crete foundation- 1,500 - 2,000 bushels - 55e - 54 per bushel. (c) Snow Fence Cribs - var- iable quantity - 15e - 35 per bushel. 2. SHELLED CORN STORAGE (a) Cylindrical Plywood Bins enclosed in weather and rodent proof single-storey shed. En- closure and 3 Bins (1-5,000 bushels, 2-1,100 bushesl) - 36e per bushel, (b) Rectangular Plywood Bins (900 bushels) - 30e per bushel. (c) Rectangular Cribbed Bins (900 bushels) - 40 per bushel. (d) Circular Steel Bins (in- cluding foundation) - 1,000 bu- shels, 40 - 44 per bushel; 2,000 bushels, 37-41e per bush- el; 3,000 bushels, 33-34e per bushel; 4,750 bushels, 32-34e per bushel, (e) Vertical Concrete Silos 3,000 bushels, :see per bushel; Major increase in corn acreage throughout Huron, Middlesex and Perth counties indicates corn handling and storage facilities will be taxed beyond capacity this fall. Huron Ag Rep Douglas; Miles said earlier there is not enough equipment and storage space available at the present time to cope with this year's crop. Visits and X-Ray Charges • .100% SURGICAL BILLS SURGEON PLUS ASSISTANT PLUS SPECIALIST FEES According to Ontario Medical Assoc. Fee Book THAT PAYS * DIAGNOSTIC COSTS Including X-Ray and Laboratory THAT PAYS *MATERNITY BILLS By MRS. WELLWOOD GILL Visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pask were, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cochran of Royal Oak, Mich., Mrs. G. Wake of Albany, N.Y., Mrs. Lee of Ro- chester, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith of Ferndale, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fiore and son Bob of Clawson, Mich. Visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Stocker were, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mc- Allister and Patti, Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister and Bar- ry, Miss Agnes Bird and Mr. and Mrs. Turner all of Toron- to. Mr. and Mrs. John Stocker are visiting this week with re- latives at Toronto, Miss Mary Gill of Brampton is spending her holidays here. Mrs. Ella Patterson of Wind- sor is holidaying with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gill. Children Covered from Birth till 21 Private and Semi-Private Hospital. Room Accommodation Benefits at Your Request farmer owned two-row mounted picker with a trailing sheller is the Most economical Method and a two-row trailing picker shell- er reeelts in the lowest invest- merit for harvesting shelled corn. 2, Over 150 acres - the self- propelled picker sheller is the most economical where there are only small acreages of other grains and beans on an indiyi- ' dual farm, 3. Over 400 acres of corn- bineable crops where at least 150 acres is corn a farmer owned combine with a corn header is the most economical set-up. Remember the kind of corn harvesting equipment best suit- ed to any farm is determined by: 1. The amount of corn to be harvested. 2, The form inwhich the corn is to be stored and handled and 3. The amount of other grain and bean crops to be harvested on a farm. DRYING GRAIN CORN Since all corn, regardless of method of harvest, is taken off the corn stalk at relatively high moisture a means of dryingthis crop, whether in cob or shelled form, has to be considered. Here again there is a choice be- tween natural or mechanical drying of cribbed or shelled corn. Since there are definite ad- vantages of mechanically dry- ing corn, in shelled form par- ticularily, these advantage s play an important part in de- termining the corn handling system for a farm, These advantages include: 1, Grain corn can be har- vested earlier, thus in many cases taking advantage of better harvesting weather and thereby reducing field losses. 2. Reduced storage losses if harvested in shelled form and stored properly. 3. Reduced storage costs for shelled corn in many cases be- cause one-half the space is re- quired per bushel at approxi- mately one-half the cost per bushel. Since there is very little difference in the drying costs of corn when done by natural air, or heated air, the economics of mechanical drying of shelled corn only will be considered. Here again, there is a wide choice of equipment. (An ac- companying paper on "Grain Driers" lists the advantages and disadvantages of the various types available). However, the economics of drying grain corn according to the Co-operative Extension Service at Iowa State Univer- sity (2) indicates the following: 1. Operating costs will gen- erally range from two to four cents per bushel for drying corn from 26 or 28% moisture to 12 or 13% moisture regardless of the type of drier used. PERSONALS Mr. Joseph Ryan returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital last Wednesday much improved. Miss Sheila Regier of Brant- ford Hospital spent a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regier. Mrs. Rachael Webster and son and Miss Cohene of Detroit visited over weekend with Mrs. Catherine Morrissey. Mrs. Norman Ryan spent a few days during the past week with her father, Mr. Harmer of Parkhill and also visited her mother, who is very ill in St. Joseph's Hospital. Rev. Father Hugh Fleming, pastor of Aylmer parish, was a Sunday guest with his mother, Mrs. Pat Fleming and Tom, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lane of De- troit visited Mrs. Laura Mc- Cann and other relatives last week and returned home with their children who have been holidaying with their cousins for the past six weeks on the farm. Mother M. Raphael and Moth- er Mary Cordis of Ursuline Community have returned to be on the teaching staff at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. Mother Mary Veronica, former principal of the school, will teach in Saskatchewan. Joey Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan, had a ton- sil operation in St. Joseph's Hospital last Wednesday. Rev, Father Raphael Glavin of St. Anne's Parish, Windsor, visited Rev. Father J. Kelly and other relatives during the past week. Mr. Edward Houlahan of Sarnia is visiting his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Houlahan and family. Rev. Father BasilGlavinCSB has returned to Sudbury to the teaching staff. Mrs. John Hall and girls and Philip motored to Peterborough and spent a few days with her married daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Kerr Marshall. Mrs. Vincent Thompson and young son returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital. Miss Theresa Carey RN of London and Miss Mar gar e t Carey of Grand Bend, spent a couple of days with their pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Carey. NO AGE LIMIT! "Push-button sunshine" lets you harvest early for higher yields . . • Every Resident Is Qualified NO MEDICAL Examination Is Required to Enroll BARN CLEANER SILO UNLOADER & BUNK FEEDER YOU'LL .GET BETTER PER- FORMANCE AND LONGER WEAR FROM A BADGER SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION NO CLAIM FORM Keeps your harvest rolling with no slow down ... boosts your profit on corn. grain hay Is Required for Accidents or Illness Your Doctor's OK Is Sufficient John Beane JR. BRUCEFIELD Phone HU 2-9250 Collect NO APPLICATION REFUSED Regardless of Past Medical History IMPORTANT! CORN DRYERS NEW AND USED COMBINE CABS FOR ALL MAKES Haugh Bros. FARM EQUIPMENT 1-1/4 Miles East of Brucefield Enrolment Period Ends Saturday, Sept. 7, 1963 NOTICE TO STUDENTS CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL OPENING DAY-SEPTEMBER 3 ALL CLINTON 'High School District Students will report to the Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. Buses will commence their routes at approximately 11:45 a.m. Bring pen, ,note- book and locker lock. ALL GODERICH, SEAFORTH AND SOUTH HURON High School District students will report to their respective district schools at their announced time of Registration. Here you will be registered and given instructions re- garding transportation to Clinton for Wednesday, For information or assistance, telephone the School Office, Center: 482.3471, II MN VOW I 14' ACT NOW DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S. TOO LATE. MULTICARE RE- PRESENTATIVES ARE CALLING AT EVERY HOME POS- SIBLE IN HURON COUNTY. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED CALL OR WRITE EXETER: W. H. Hodgson Ltd. Phone 235-2420 SEAFORTH: W. E. Southgate Insurance Phone 334 CLINTON: H. C. Lawson Insurance Phone HU 2-9644 WINGHAM: Your Multicare Representative Wingham Motel, Phone 357.1342 GODERICH: Your Multicare Representative Hamilton's Motel, Phone JA 4.7348 Chances are your present medical insurance does not pay for to Eye Refractions • Congenital Conditions • Pre-Existing Conditions • Mental Disorders • Nervous Conditions • Chiropractic Treatments YOUR MULTICARE GROUP PLAN PAYS BEN- EFITS FOR ALL THE ABOVE TREATMENTS NOW! You Can Feed Better Silage ...faster with New Hollancrs high capacity SILO UNLOADER New. Holland's Silo Unloader has non.sus- petided design for easier, faster, and safer unload- ing, This gives, ou a steady flow of silage under all conditions. You get better silage, too, The New Holland Model 531 Silo Unloader breaks up, mixes and Conditions the silage, making it more palatable. This means animals Oat more and'Waste less, for More profitable production of meat and milk. See it for yourself . call us today for a free demonstration! for range of 100,000 to over 4,000,00013,TX. per hour. Fuel is LP-Gas, with natural gas burner optional. Push-button ignition, indicator lights, complete automatic safety controls. Perforated galvanized sides are 35 percent open for free flow of air, Fan rating is 30,000 dm at 3-1/2 inch pressure and 1956 rpm. Fan blades have adjustable pitch. PTO or electric motor drive. Belt-driven conveyors and fan Can be engaged or disen- gaged on the go, with big levers that move and lock over center at a finger's pressure. All bearings are sealed, never heed greasing. Four transport wheels make the dryer port- able. Take profit at its peak, and keep it there with a John Deere Dryer. Two types to fit your need. Past and dependable, they offer a simple, proved way to better-paying harvests add safer storage, 550 GRAIN DRYER dries tip to 550-bushel batches of shelled Cord or other grain, Loads or unloads in 16 minutes, dries 25 percent corn to market grade in about three hours. Distributing auger leVels top of load. Grain circulation is manually controlled - you can start or stop it anytime. Grain columns are 18 inches thick, with single di- verting baffles for efficient blending action.Settare metering rolls with ample clearance handle grain gently, Burner with modulating temperature control is adjustable Huron,'Tractor'8t. Equipment Co. MULTICARE GROUP' Is Created and Underwritten by CANADA HEALTH & ACCIDENT CORP. A SOLID CANADIAN COMPANY Chartered by Dominion Government of Cabada Licensed by every Province of the DonlialOnt PHONE :235-1115 NORTH EXETER EXETDR PHONE 251366