The Rural Voice, 1988-07, Page 49OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Excellent group of R.O.P.
tested boars and gilts
available this month
with various probe
data at reasonable prices.
We also have a complete,
economical program for re-
population and future herd
health maintenance
Ontario's largest selection
of R.O.P. tested and
veterinary inspected
boars and gilts.
Ranked "GOOD" by
the Animal Industry Branch.
Selling privately and
through production sales
the year round.
NEXT PRODUCTION SALE
Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.
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YORKSHIRE DUROC HAMPSHIRE LANDRACE & HYBRIDS
For further information regarding your swine breeding needs, contact
Richard Stein, 519-655-2942 or Warren Stein, 519-462-2704. The
office is located 1/2 mile west of Tavistock on #59 Hwy.
AUTOMATIC STONE DOOR
FOR COMBINES
Cylinder
Feeder bearer
Header auger
Over -centering ung latch -
Sprinp mechanism
Stone Trap Door closes automatically when
the operator raises the header to full height
• Save down time
• Increase operator comfort and safety
For complete information call.
SOIL MATE EQUIPMENT
A Division of
Gilmore Farm Supply Inc.
Harriston 519-338-3942
48 THE RURAL VOICE
ADVICE
BITTER PIT IN APPLES
LINKED TO CALCIUM
Although bitter pit in apples occurs
more frequently on Spys, Baldwin, and
Wealthy varieties, it has also been iden-
tified on Delicious and McIntosh.
Bitter pit is more common on large
fruit and appears as a dry spongy tissue
most concentrated on the calyx. This
tissue is created by the breakdown of
cells under the skin, causing slight de-
pressions. These areas will taste bitter.
Bitter pit is caused by the lack of
calcium in the fruit at a critical time of its
development. Many factors affect the
calcium movement. Calcium is rela-
tively immobile in the tree, so there can
be plenty of calcium in the leaves but not
enough in the fruit.
Most of the calcium is taken into the
fruit by mid-July. Then, as the fruit
enlarges, the calcium is diluted. The
larger the fruit, the greater the chance of
a calcium shortage.
To control bitter pit, avoid excessive
pruning. Too much thinning to encour-
age larger fruit can also cause the prob-
lem. Also avoid using excessive nitro-
gen, which produces larger fruits. If
possible, use a mulch under your trees to
even out fluctuations in soil moisture.
If the bitter pit symptoms are severe,
you may need to spray your trees with a
calcium spray. Start no later than July
15 and spray at least three times, two
weeks apart.0
Adrien Gallant P. Ag.
Nutrite Inc., Elmira
SAMPLE SILAGE
WHEN STORING
To get a representative sample of
what is in your silo, it it best to sample as
you fill it. Here is a suggestion.
Have a garbage bag sitting by the
blower. Every two to three Toads, put a
handful or two of silage into the bag. Be
sure to keep the bag tied up between
loads so that the silage does not lose
moisture.
At the end of the day, put the sample
into the freezer to preserve it. Do this
every day until harvest is over. At the
end of the harvest, when you have more
time, send the samples to the feed lab.0