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The Rural Voice, 1990-09, Page 27berries from early July until freeze-up, says Sullivan. Yields are lower with fall -bearing raspberries but that should be countered with higher prices. An added bonus is that picking is more pleasant in late summer and early fall. Quality and taste are being studied as well but, as Sullivan says, "There is no such thing as a bad raspberry." The crop may also be an alternative to grapes. "We are getting extremely high yields in the Niagara area," notes Sullivan. "There is no hand -pruning since fall -bearing raspberries are mowed to the ground each year in late winter. Trellising is not required either, so production costs are much lower." There are barriers to overcome with all research and this case is no excep- tion. It is difficult to convince people that there still are raspberries to pick in late summer and that they are indeed a product of Ontario.° 7. Keep the white in white beans Any white bean grower will tell you that there is a problem with wet weather at harvest time causing seed dis- colouration. The bean pods and stems turn black and then the seeds turn grey or slightly pink. The result is a higher percentage of rejected seed at the elevator and reduced returns to the producer. Overseas buy- ers also question if the discolouration means that mycotoxins are present. When nearly 80 per cent of Ontario beans are exported, the export market is an important one to satisfy. Dr. Mike Tu, plant pathologist at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Harrow, has determined that there are several fungi causing the discolour- ation. The most prevalent is Alternaria alternata. Others include the fusarium species, the various soil fungi that can enter cracked pods and seeds when they are splattered by rain and mud. "There are more than ten different fpRomO' atural aton NATURALLY ... the best. FAROMOR manufactures a full line of natural ventilation components — wall vents, ridge vents, and fabric curtains which are available as single layer non -insulated or multi -layer insulated. FAROMOR systems can be operated manually or fully automatic. Our electronic low voltage modulated control systems 'open" or "close" vents and curtains in response to changing wind and temperature conditions. 1 For More Information Call us Today. FAROMOR IF INC. R.R. 1 Shakespeare Ontario NOB 2P0 519-625-8000 Your Complete Drainage Company FARMERS! WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS For competitive pricing let us quote on your next tiling project. You owe it to yourself to install the best! SALES OFFICES Hensall Exeter Forest 1-800-265-1714 1-800-265-7622 1-800-265-1447 SALES REPRESENTATIVES Zurich Hubert Schilbe 236-4792 Ridgetown Jerry Goodall 674-2831 Grand Valley Larry Campbell 928-2855 Forest Ron McFarlane 786-4423 SEPTEMBER 1990 23