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The Citizen, 1989-07-26, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1989. Brussels Livestock report ——————————7-------------At--------- ' 7 ____ . ' Strong demand Friday at Brussels Livestock The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. met an active and strong demand on all classes of steers and heifers. There were 527 slaughter cattle, 362 pigs on offer and 52 Jambs and goats on offer. Choice steers sold from $88 to $92 with sales to $95.50. Good steers were $84 to $88. Two steers consigned by Glen Walker of RR 3, Wingham, averag­ ing 1205 lbs., sold for an average price of $93.82. Eleven steers consigned by Murray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton, averaging 1266 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.05. Ten steers consigned by Bob Huron hosts young British farmers / Watch your wheat BY ROB TEMPLEMAN SOIL CONSERVATION ADVISOR OMAF, PERTH COUNTY How often have you walked into your winter wheat fields this year? Corn and bean crops tend to get more care and time than the often neglected cereal crops. If it is worth growing, it deserves timely scout­ ing. Many things have been happen­ ing in and around the wheat crop since that tractor seat survey taken this spring when applying Nitrogen fertilizer. How many of you check­ ed your wheat fields for powdery mildew, leaf rust and septoria this year? Most fields on inspection had noticeable levels of one or more of these diseases. Premature colouring of some heads or parts of heads in an otherwise green field are a sure sign of head disease. At this time they are easier to identify as they stand out from the rest of the crop. This year, incidence of head di­ sease is rampant in this area, some fields are showing extreme head damage. If you have noticed this in your fields, it is probably one of the following: 1) Head Blight - entire heads or parts of beads bleach while the stem remains green. Pink mold can develop with proloned wet weath­ er. Fusarium species are respon­ sible for head blight in wheat and barley and s*:alk and ear rots in corn. The fungus spreads to the heads from wheat and corn debris. Delays in harvesting brought about by wet weather favours continued growth of the fungus. Toxins produced ie: vomitoxin and zearalenone can be harmful to man and non-ruminant animals. The fungus can survive in infected seetis and can be carried over into the next wheat crop. Should these seeds be used for planting, they may cause seedling blight. 2) White-Head - entire heads prematurely bleached with stems losing green colour quickly as well. White-heads are a secondary symptom of disease affecting the lower part of the stem; crowns or roots. Usually take-all is the main disease present - caused by soil borne fungus. 3) Glume Blotch - brown or purply areas develop on the glumes and awns. Infected areas are speckled with tiny grey brown dots of the Septoria fungus. Sources of the fungus are infest­ ed stubble and straw, volunteer wheat, and seed. Disease develops first on the leaves and later spreads to heads. Management Practices 1) Rotation - Wheat should not follow corn or small grained cereals in the rotation. Proper rotation will Blackwell Sr. of RR 1, Ripley, averaging 1178 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.00. Five steers and heifers consigned by Don Burnett of RR 1, Gowanstown, averaging 1276 lbs., sold for an average price of $92.40. Five steers consigned by Ralph Dickson of RR 5, Stratford, averag­ ing 1246 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.22. Eleven steers consigned by Jack Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, averaging 1216 lbs. sold for an average price of $90.11. Fifteen steers consigned by Doug Shiell of RR^5, Wingham, averag­ ing 1243 lbs., sold for an average reduce the severity of head blight, glume blotch, take-all and several other diseases. 2) Seed Treatments - Fungi causing head blight and glume blotch can be seed-borne. Seed from infected fields should be treated with a broad spectrum fungicide before planting. 3) Fungicides - Experimentally several have proven effective in controlling glume blotch and reduc­ ing the incidence of head blight. New Canola Protection Program announced Canola has been added to the commodities under the Ontario Ministry of Ariculture and Food’s financial protection program. The ministry will contribute $25,000 seed money for the fund Agricul­ ture Minister Jack Riddell announ­ ced recently. “The program will provide* On­ tario canola growers with financial security in case of dealer default in payment or bankruptcy, and if there is a shortfall of grain in storage. Financial protection for canola producers was an objective of the Canola Growers Association when it was formed two years ago, and we are pleased to be able to integrate this commodity with the existing Grain Financial Protection Program,’’ Mr. Riddell said. Corn and soybeans have been price of $89.50. Six steers consigned by Bill Sanderson of RR 1, Bluevale, averaging 1092 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.66. Twelve steers consigned by Tom and Roger Moore of RR 4, Goderich, averag­ ing 1267 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.50. Eleven steers consigned by Ralph and Roger Morrison of RR 1, Lucknow, aver- average price of $88.40. Eleven aging 1173 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.38. Five steers consigned by Vern Steinacker of RR 2, Stratford, averaging 1190 lbs., sold for an The British are coming! Well, not exactly try the Irish, Scottish, and English. Three delegates from the United Kingdom will be hosted by members of the Huron County Junior Farmers from August 3 to 11. David Russell from the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (Norther Ireland) will be hosted by Robert - Hunking, RR 1, Auburn. Graham Wood will be staying with Ross McIntosh, RR 4, Seaforth. Graham is a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers. Gaynor Shotton, a member of the National Federation of Young covered under the existing finan­ cial protection program since 1984. There will be separate regulations and funding for canola, and a canola producer will be appointed by the minister to the Grain Financial Protection Board. Canola growers will contribute $1 per tonne to the financial protection fund. This $1 checkoff will generate about $50,000 for 1989. With the ministry’s $25,000 contribution, there will be a $75,000 protection fund, after the upcoming harvest, to which grow­ ers may make claims. There are 600 canola producers in Ontario, producing approximate­ ly 50,000 tonnes of canola a year, for a value of about $1.5 million. Canola is an oil seed. Most of the oil from Ontario canola is exported. average price of $89.15. Ten steers consigned by James McGregor of RR 2 Tavistock, averaging 1245 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.83. Ten steers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1222 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.44. Three steers consigned by Miller Farms, averaging 1363 lbs., sold for an steers consigned by Bluemont Farms of RR 1, Bright, averaging 1112 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.13. Choice heifers sold from $87 to $90 with sales to $94. Good heifers Farmers’ Clubs of England and Wales, will be hosted by Debbie Craig, Blyth. While in Huron County the delegates will be shown the many highlights of the area such as historic Goderich, the Blyth Festi­ val, picturesque Bayfield and see the diversity of the local agricultur­ al enterprises and farming tech­ niques. The exchange of know­ ledge and friendships will be everlasting and further strengthen the understanding and co-opera­ tion between International Rural Youth. David, Graham and Gaynor are only three of sixteen International Delegates from Australia, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Germany in Ontario from June 3 to Aug. 11. The delegates are hosted by members of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario. The various international and interprovincial exchanges are co­ ordinated by the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario and its foreign counterpart. BRUSSELS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FIELD CROP COMPETITION BARLEY; MIXED GRAIN, 2 OR MORE WAYS; CORN, GRAIN AND ENSILAGE; WHITE BEANS Contact Sec. Barb Mutter 887-6117 if you wish to enter this competition were $83 to $87. Four heifers consigned by Gor­ don Daer of RR 1, Auburn, averaging 1060 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.67. Three heifers, consigned by Roger Bie- man of RR 2, Lucknow, averaging 1073 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.48. One heifer consigned by Murray Smith of RR 2, Dublin weighing 1040 lbs., sold for $90.50. Forty-three heifers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms of RR 2, Ripley, averaging 1051 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.48 with one white heifer weighing 1080 lbs., sold for a high of $94.50. Five heifers consigned by Allan Dunbar of RR 1, Belgrave, averag­ ing 970 lbs., sold for an average price of $89.14. Ten heifers con­ signed by Jim Howatt of RR 1, Londesboro, averaging 1043 lbs., sold for an average price of $88.89. DI and D2 cows sold from $54 to $57 with sales to $61; D3 and D4 cows were $50 to $54; canners and cutters, $46 to $50; bologna bulls, 1600 lbs. and over, $71.25 to $77. Weaner pigs under 40 lbs., sold from $44.75 to $55 with an average price of $49.25; 41 to 50 lbs., $43 to $55.75 with an average of $50.25; 51 to 60 lbs., $51.75 to $58.50 with an average of $53.75; 61 to 70 lbs., $50.25 to $54.50 with an average of $52.50; 71 lbs. and over, $35.75 to $58 with an average of $55.75. These prices are quoted by cwt. Sheep and Lambs, 40 to 50 lbs. £old from $93 to $100; 60 to 70 lbs., $93 to $104; 70 to 80 lbs., $93 to $110; 90 to 100 lbs., $87 to $95.50; 100 to 110 lbs., $90. Sheep sold from $36 to $43. IX)UGANDTHESLUGS^. LIVE AT B. M. & G. CENTRE SAT. AUG. 19 9-1 ADVANCE (jl| 887 9401 TICKETS S10.00 or 887-6072 today WHYTE BROS. FARMS Limited ready to receive your 1989 WHEAT CROP •We are agents for the Ontario Wheat Board Whyte Bros. Farms Ltd R.R. 2 - SEAFORTH 527-1143