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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-05-27, Page 10Page 2-Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, May 27, 1965 BRUSSELS TRANSPORT Safe, Dependable Livestock Transport BRUSSELS-BELMORE•TEESWATER George Jutzi - Phone 122, BRUSSELS, Ont. Stauffer CHEMtCAIS to control weeds in White Beans... use EDtam® PRE•EMERGENCE HERBICIDE Dependable EPTAM selective herbicide controls annual grasses and many broadleaf weeds be- fore they start—when the seeds germinate. Just mix EPTAM into the soil before planting for fewer cultivations and clear sailing at har- vest time. This saves you time, money and helps your bean plants to produce greater yields. EPTAM is available in liquid formulations— no settling in the spray tank, no corrosion or 'abrasion to spray nozzles—and it's available in granular formulations. Call on us for EPTAM for your bean land— you'll be glad you did. a Stauffer'. Rec. T.M. for an herbicide. 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A discussion was held on ruleene and warble fly control, and tabled until the next meeting, The president, Ted Fear, re- ported 011 the county meeting and announced that the annual worship service will be held on June 20 at the Salvation Army Camp. The Regional Folk School was announced for June 18 to 20 at the United Church Camp north of Goderich. The theme will be "Our Place in Society". A motion was passed that the Federation pay $5.00 towards registration for some- one from the township. The president announced that the Egg Producers are hav- ing a chicken barbecue July 2 in Seaforth and that a Rural Learning Association is being formed, amalgamating Farm Forum, Folk School and Rural Leadership Forum. A discussion followed with regard to Morris Federation becoming a member for $5.00,, The matter was tabled until further details are available. Stan Hopper reported for the bus trip committee. Plans have been made to visit Genessee County, New York State on June 8. The tour will inelude a visit to two dairy farms, a beef farm, and a cash crop farm. The next meeting will be held in July at the Federation Park. MORRIS FOA TO VISIT USA FARMS BELGRAVE- The Morris Town- ship Federation of Agriculture has arranged its annual bus trip for Tuesday. June 8, to Gene-, see County in New York State. The schedule will include dairy, beef, and cash crop operations. Tickets may be ob- tained from Mel Mathers, Stan Hopper, Ted Fear, Jim Spivey and Carman Craig. Golfers Walk Miles Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so it is said. In the case of dandelions, it makes a difference whether the be- holder is a greens keeper or lawn owner, or a kid who likes to play with the balls of down. On the fairways of this country's golf courses, these balls of down are reported to be respons- ible for an annual 100,000 miles of pedestrian travel be- cause they look like golf balls. For these devotees of the more exotic in food and drink, we are advised that dandelions form the basis of a delightful salad, and the raw material for a rare and unusual beverage known as dandelion wine. The beautiful golden blos- soms do add a nice bit of con- trast to the ordinary green of the average lawn. In some cir- cles where dandelions are un- known, it is becoming fashion- able to plant crocuses in the lawn just to add variety. In case this is heresy to the confinned dandelion hater, we hasten to add that it is usually quite feasible, even interesting, to remove the dandelions from the average lawn. Just use 2, 4-D the way it says on the la- bel, keep it off the shrubs, flower borders and garden. The job should be done twice, first in early May when the temper- ature gets up to 65 F. or better, second in early September when the second crop shows signs of blossoming. Dandelions are a real men- ace in long term meadows and pastures. An invasion of dande- lions is frequently the cause of failure of an otherwise good alfalfa field. The controlmeas- ures in alfalfa, or legume crops, are not so simple orcer- tain as in lawns or all -grass Pursuing GIenn G. Coultes, B. S. A. , of Brussels, a 1965 graduate of the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, received his degree with honours at the first convocation of the University of Guelph. He will be operating a farm at R, R. 5 Brussels. While at College he was a member of the Inter- national Livestock Judging Teams, Mr. Coultes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Coultes of R, R. 5 Brussels. Dandelions Avoid Mlairpulling • • • NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR LAWN MOWERS AND ROTO -TILLERS INTO TOP SHAPE. WE ARE YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR SMALL MOTOR REPAIR SERVICE. Also General Welding and Repairs to all Types of Farm Machinery. THE BLACKSMITH SHOP AGENTS FOR NEW AND USED LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT -- SALES AND SERVICE BLUEVALE DIAL 357-1099 M6 -13-20-27/J10&24 GET YOUR MACHINERY 1 READY FOR SPRINGTIME PLANTING • m Bring your equipment in to us and we'll fix it so it brings more profits in for you. Here's where you get the best service of all. WE SELL FARM MACHINERY MASSEY-FERGUSON DIONE HARVESTERS CHAS, HODGINS MASSEY-FERGUSON SALES & SERVICE WINGHAM PHONE 357-1440 IIIIrlIIrl a IannIlrllIrlIIrlIIrlIIAIIIrlIluosIIrllmIRlllrlllrll ansinum --v- DANDELION Weed of the Week series ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE pastures. Rates of 2,4-D nec- essary to eliminate dandelions will also eliminate most le- gumes, certainly alfalfa. Some success has been re- ported in control of dandelions in alfalfa using 20 ounces of acid per acre of 2, 4-D in September. Best results are obtained when the alfalfa has been harvested in late August and 2, 4 -DB applied before new growth has developed to protect the dandelions from the 2,4 -DB. It must be admitted that results have not been con- sistent enough to warrant a re- commendation for control of dandelions in alfalfa, reports the Soils and Crops Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Need Supplemental Feed for Cows "It takes cows time to ad- just to the different feed," states Professor Donald Grieve, department of animal husband- ry, Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, Cows on early spring past- ure will usually increase their milk flow, but often lose body weight because they can't con- sume sufficient dry matter from the succulent young grass. It is wise to supply some hay in the field, yard, or stable to counteract this problem. A high-energy grain ration such as corn may be desirable. but Iittle supplemental protein is necessary since protein require- ments at this time are not critical. Cows receiving silage as part of their winter ration, however, will not have such an adjustment to make since they have already been eating a succulent feed. "Production can be main- tained later in the summer by using several tactics," this dairy cattle specialist suggests. "Intensive pasture manage- ment is part of the answer since strip grazing and clipping on well-managed, high -fertili- ty soils will promote regrowth of pasture and stretch out the pasture season. Surplus early -- season pasture or hay can be harvested and stored as haylage for feeding as a pasture supple- ment later in the summer. This is practical on many farms presently using silos for winter storage of corns only." While zero grazing involves 111 • 11,11”"tt+.luu,i ulluu/*Mtn more labor, the trend of bring- ing feed to the cows --daily chopping of green feed or feed- ing out -of -storage --is increas- ing. it is especially appealing for farms equipped to feed large herds mechanically. Out - of -storage feeding requires less labor than daily chopping and, if it is put in storage at the right time, a higher quali- ty feed is produced. Using either of these systems utilizes pastureland and results in more uniformity of milk flow. Cream, Eggs and Mirk Pickup OR DELIVER TO BLUEVALE CREAMERY Phones: WINGHAM 357-1639; Wroxeter 15J1 D. A. ROBERTSON. rrb Y WM,,II V1lo11.111111II,N,i YOU YOU NEED SHUR-GAIN Pasture Dairy Ration Despite the fact dairy cattle were fed well all winter they could lose weight if fed only lush, green pasture. Pastures are high in protein but low in carbohydrates and energy. 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