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Times-Advocate, 1979-05-24, Page 20Page 4A Times-Advocate, May 24, 1979 Agricrew is all set to go again As a successful pilot project in selected counties during the summer of 1978, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is expanding the “Agricrew Project” and making it available across the province. This program has been designed to provide a practical work experience for young people during the summer of 1979. As a part of an Agricrew, a team will be placed on farms and asked to do jobs that may not have been done by the farmer during the busy summer months. An Agricrew can also be hired by Agricultural Societies and other agriculturally oriented groups. Agricrew consists of one foreman and four crew Extend stabilization for potatoes VISIT OHIO • — Avco New Idea dealer Cleve Gingerich of C.G. Farm Supply in Zurich and his VIP's recently visited Avco New Idea's manufacturing plant in Coldwater, Ohio. From the left are Paul Steckle, Cleve Gingerich and Murray Parsons. *■It *1 reviewed by the Board for any payment adjustments required. Producers with outstanding claims should file these immediately, Mr. Whelan noted. retur vindicated thatgrowers of Elite and Foundation seed stocks had also experienced difficulties. Producers' applications already filed will be table market, for processing, and Certified seed potatoes were previously eligible for support. Sales to the table market under the program were eligible for a support payment of $1.47 per hun­ dredweight, while sales to processors and sales of Certified seed were eligible for a payment of $1.06 per hundredweight. Mr. Whelan explained that while the average market price for 1977 Elite and Foundation sales was near the $4.15 support price, growers experienced a sharp drop in average market prices, proportionately greater than the drop in table and processing prices. While previous in­ formation had indicated that producers returns were substantially above the support price announced for the program, additional data collected from producers =JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|I|||||||||||||||||||||||||||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan announced recently the extension of the 1977 Potato Stabilization Program to cover sales of Elite and Foundation seed potatoes. “Sales of 1977 Elite and Foundation seed potatoes will be eligible for a support payment of $1.06 per hun­ dredweight,” Mr. Whelan said. Only potatoes sold for the members and the crew will supply their own lunch and transportation to and from the job site. Farmers must supply all the equipment required to complete the task. The crew will work for a minimum of eight hour day and maximum ten hour day for a maximum of five days over the program period- June 25 to August 17. The farmer must be engaged in full time farming and will be required to sign a work agreement indicating work to be done and alter­ nate work plans for inclement weather. Each farmer will pay a fee of $90.00 for the services ol the crew for each day’s work. At the con­ clusion of the program thefarmer will be reim­ bursed $15.oo per day. Agricrew was originated to help the youth and YOU. the farmer, across Ontario. For more information contact Fern Cole, Agricrew Co-ordinator at 482-3428 or Zenith 7-2800 for Huron - Perth. Time for calf weaning Set wheat prices Bean farmers to cut back BE A BLOOD DONOR T.R. 70, One year old cat. diesel Hydrostatic Big Tires, 13’ Grain Head, Pick-up reel, floating cutting bar GRAIN PICK-UP straw spreader, air condition heater plus radio and monitor, 4-row wide corn head has done soya and white beans, perfect last year. ☆ Grain pick-up has hydraulic drive and has controlled speed from cab $68 qqq 570 3-J)oint hitch bean windrower with cross convey°r $2800. '■ ... ..........-... 4 row John Deere mounted bean puller with two sets of knives $1500. 12’ John Deere culti-mulcher like new $4000. All above customer units THORNDALE-PH. 461-1530 FARM EQUIPMENT acreages by 20 percent Ontario white bean far­ mers are expected to reduce their acreages this year by as much as 20 percent, ac­ cording to Frank Vanneste, vice-chairman of the Ontario Bean Producers’ Marketing Board. Reasons for the reduction vary in reports, ranging from general discontent with marketing procedures, to accounts of over-supply and over-powering U.S. com­ petition in the marketplace. “The white bean farmers, in many cases, have gone the same way as the beef producers did,” said Van­ neste. With Ontario farmers recently doubling their acreage and production in this area, he explained, it is now necessary to reduce crop sizes and “once more find the middle of the road.” “We’re not getting enough return on the beans we’re producing,” he said, citing desired prices of $18 per hundredweight in com­ parison to the current market value of $15. “It’s really a matter of keeping the supply in line with the demand,” Vanneste continued. Exports of North American white beans to European and world markets currently, account for over three Canadian and white bean quarters of American supplies. Whereas the export demand in ’78 called for million bags of Canadian and U.S. together produced over 7.5 million, resulting in a carry­ over of one million bags. Rather than accept low returns due to the surplus, white bean farmers are instead switching to crops of soybeans or corn. According to Wayne Sershall, marketing analyst from the Ontario Bean Producers’ Marketing Board, the risks involved with these less sensitive crops are much reduced. “Producers can get an equal or better return growing $7 soybeans, without the risk,” said Sershall, attributing much of the 25 percent forecasted reduction to plain practical business sense. Otis McGregor, secretary­ manager of the soybean marketing board, reports record acreages of soybeans forecasted for ’79. While Ontario government officials predict farmers will plant about 750,000 acres of soybeans this year, McGregor expects the total to be closer to 800,000 acres. There is a switch under way from white beans to soyeans, he said, particularly due to past problems incurred with white bean disease. only 6.5 beans, markets He said the board has already established an in­ crease in the initial price to producers for 1979 crop wheat at $83.00 per tonne or $2.25 per bushel effective July 1. The present initial price is $73.50 per tonne. The initial price will escalate $1.10 per tonne per month beginning October through February inclusive as in the present system. The board chairman also advised that a special on- farm storage payment initiated two years ago by the board will be continued. The Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board has announced the price for Ontario wheat to processors for domestic human con­ sumption has been set at $165.00 per tonne f.o.b. country shipping point for the month of June. The price for April and May has been $159.00 per tonne. Board chairman Russell Rogers, RR 1, Kingsville, said the board is currently working on pricing factors for the 1979 crop which will be harvested starting mid­ July. By STAN PAQUETTE Can you wean a 95 percent calf crop? Jim Love, RR 3 Parkhill, ■ did just that in 1978. He owns a Hereford herd; breeding first calf heifers to Aberdeen Angus. Cows are bred back to Hereford. I questioned Jim as to how he did it. He said, “You have to be a dedicated cow-calf man.” He and his son alternate and regularly check the heifers and cows due to calve. Every 4 hours at night and every 2 hours during the day is their schedule. Other practices Jim follows are: An ADE in- juection 4 to 6 weeks prior to calving; ADE injectable, plus Vitamin E and selenium to the new born calf; Navel treatment with tincture of iodine; Ear tagging; Records treatment given; Makes notes of unusual calving problems. Early calves are born inside or in a dry lot near the buildings. Later ones are born on grass. Calf hutches protect the young calves on cool evenings. Jim’s 1978 weaning weights were not ex­ ceptional. He plans to use a Charolais or Simmental bull • on his cows this season. By bringing in exotic blood, he feels the cross will give him heavier weaning weights. It’s important to be ready for calving as Jim is. The big secret is to be a D.C.C.M. (ie), dedicated cow-calf man, as he said, plus T.L.C. (ie) tender loving care. You can afford to be more dedicated. Your reward will be more calves weaned this fall. USED COMBINE Grain handler Wes Thompson of W. G. Thomp­ son, however, feels responsibility for the reduction in acreage is arising from general non­ confidence and discontent between farmers and the marketing boards. There’s no question that farmers are frustrated and angry with their board, said Thompson. Improper marketing of the crop in 1977 caused many producers to retrieve their crops from Thompson’s elevator, with some resorting to take , marketing matters into their own hands. Poor weather during that year is cited as the main cause for the turmoil. Forward selling of the ’77 crop led to numerous con­ tracts between Thompson and local processing com­ panies; contracts that failed to be realized after heavy rains ruined the harvest resulting in less than enough beans left to fill the com­ mitments. Now in the face of law suits and countersuits between the parties, the bean board has become cautious about forward selling, possibly cutting Ontario out of , potential markets, said > Thompson.31 • i Michigan farmers, who produce nearly three times as many white beans as Canadians, are also predicted to reduce their supplies by approximately 12 percent this year. LINE-UP • THREE F • GLEANER • MASSEY COMBINES C2 F-300 WITH CORN HEAD * THREE M GLEANERS Equipped with corn TERMS BUY OR LEASE r WORKMAN’S I FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. 8 | JAMES ST. S. 284-3650 ST. MARYS | miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii^ To keep quackgrass down, you have to let it grow up. Monsanto ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL FOR ROUNDUP Roundup® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Co. Monsanto Canada Ltd. Toronto,-Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver. RCN-2-79 -^Monsanto Company 1979. RIDGETOWN GRAD — Michael Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan, Mount Carmel graduated Friday from the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology. MODEL 5020 is a tough little tractor with enough diesel power to handle cultivating choresl A host of tools are available for this 21 PTO hp worker Front wheel assist available MODEL 5040 is available with dual clutch, power steering and choice of transmissions Practical diesel power with economy in mind. 3 point hitch and independent 540 rpm PTO for attachments ALLIS-CHALMERS SAVINGS DAYS MODEL 5030 will earn its keep any­ where from farm to golf course Enough rugged diesel power to easily handle a full range of tools Flip-up hood shows off complete power plant MODEL 5050 delivers in feedlot or field! Nimble enough to maneuver in ai 10 foot radius. 51 diesel horsepower; for muscle jobs Choice of transmis-; sions, front wheel assist Full instrument panel AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES 1. 60" rotary mower—features up-front mow­ er attachment so it tilts with the axle up and down and side to side. Designed for non-scalp mowing. 2. Single bottom moldboard plow—just right for small acreage or weekend farmer. Made of heavy-duty steel for durability and long life. 3. Rear scraper blade—adjusts to right or left angle for spreading road gravel or topsoil. Reversible blade for backfilling. 4. Post Hole Digger—Make easy work out of one of the toughest jobs you’re going to en­ counter with this 5020-mounted post hole dig­ ger. Auger sizes are 6”, 9”, or 12” in diam­ eter. 5. Front-end Loader—Rugged front-end load­ er to make your job easier in a host of differ­ ent ways. 6. One row cultivator—turns over weeds and grasses to clean both sides of row for better aeration and water absorption. Has 52” cut­ ting width. Super disc—has four angled gangs with 18” cutout blades. Available with 16, 18 or 20 blades. Blade spacing is 7” or 9” or combina­ tion. Rear mounted rotary mower—for cutting big swaths in fields on golf courses, parks, road­ sides, estates or around the farm. Gives you a cutting width of 6 feet and cutting heights from 2 to 12 inches. Box scraper—makes levelling, grading back­ filling or scarifying easy as one... two..... three. The box scraper is 67 inches wide. lighting,j FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. JAMES ST. S 284-3650 Authority plans a spring hike ST. MARYS On Sunday, May 27, the Ausable-Bayfield Conser­ vation Authority will be sponsoring a spring hike at the Morrison Dam Con­ servation Area. The hike will start at 2 p.m. at the south entrance to the Conservation Area. Although the early spring flowers will be past bloom, there should be plenty of late spring and early summer flowers in bloom. Trees and forest management will also be investigated on the hike. Bring binoculars, field guides and boots, if the weather has been wet. MORE GRANTS The latest grants from Wintario include one to the township of Usborne in the amount of $4,380 to assist with the cost of installing air conditioning at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. The announcement this week from Culture and Recreation Minister Reuben Baetz allotted $84,699 to 15 projects in Huron County. The village of Zurich will receive a grant of $4,213 to assist with the cost of renovations to the athletic field. Before you till quackgrass this spring, let it grow until it’s at least 8 inches high. Then, apply Roundup®. You really can get ready to control quackgrass by letting it grow undisturbed this spring. Don't touch it or till it, until it’s actively growing and most weeds are 8 inches high—(3 to 4 leaf stage). Then, apply Roundup® herbicide by Monsanto. Tillage may break up and spread live rhizomes throughout your field and all plants may not re-grow to the proper stage in time—; for treatment with Roundup. Roundup, however, '• controls emerged quackgrass above and below ground, when used properly. Roundup is so effective, that many farmers, using it as the keystone of their quackgrass control programs, have been able to achieve manageable control for up to 3 years after one application. And since Roundup has no residual soil activity, you can till and plant wheat, oats, barley, corn or soybeans only 5 days after treatment, without risk of crop injury. In those infested fields you plowed last fall, quackgrass may not be ready for Roundup before planting. If so, we recommend you wait to apply Roundup as a spot treatment in the crop— or after harvest, when quackgrass has regrown to the proper stage. See your dealer soon about Roundup. Roundup controls quackgrass—but you have to let it grow up a little bit first. There’s never been a herbicide like this before.