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Times-Advocate, 1978-10-12, Page 18 (2)JIM SiDDALL & SON LICENSED 8 INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES KIRKTON 229.6439 j Page 18 Times -Advocate, October 12, 1978 Boost Y_ OUR HOME TOWN 1 Whatever Your Insulation Requirements RAPCO FOAM Cavity Pressure Filled URETHANE SPRAY CELLULOSE BLOWN Residential, Commercial & Industrial If we please you, tell others, If not, tell us. Tomlinson Electric & Insulation ST. MARYS, Phone Collect 284-1455 (r 3 Conern mounting for remaining crop -With the area -once again hit by heavy rains, concern mounts for the bean and corn crops still in the fields. - While many farmers have completed their bean har- vest, taking advantage of the ideal conditions during the early part of the week of the International Plowing Match. Huron agricultural representative Don Pullen said this week thele may still be about one-quarter of the bean crop still in the fields. He said many farmers fear that beans that have been pulled and are in puddles in their fields will be "written off" but there is still hope THE BIG PERFORMERS M279 High yields ... Loose husk ... Strong stalk .. Good standabitity .. . High test weight. S265 Top yielder ... Exceptional standability ... Good ear retention ... Consistent producer. S300� Consistent top grain producer with vigorous growth and even sized cobs. Exeter District Co -Op EXETER 235-2081 , that those standing will be harvested. "We'll have to have the '-'right kind of weather," Pullen explained this week, noting that field conditions have deteriorated with the incessant ram. Over eight inches of rain have fallen in the past month or so. • Practially all bean far- mers have at least part of. their crops off. Pullen suggested. About, half the ensilage corn crop is still in the fields - and is ready for harvest as soon as farmers can get back into their fields. Grain corn harvesting is also expected to get into high • gear soon. .Pullen not that this has been "not tc6 bad a year, generally" although some farmers have experienced excellent yields and others have been well below average. - The extremes in weather conditions have brought varying results from one area to" another in the county. but -on. ---the whole Pullen says farmers should have an acceptable year if the weather straightens around so the final harvest can be completed and some fall plowing finished. ATTENTION FARMERS K1 Now WE ARE RECEIVING tOb i4•41HII444444UII . NEW CROP CORN AND SOYA BEANS at all three branches FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE Wifigb HENSALL 262-2527 DOUG MANN LLOYD WHiTESEIL MITCHELL 348-8433 TONY BOUW LYLE SINCLAIR GRANTON 225-2360 RON SQUIRE BILL GOS Hoping to break even Although the International Plowing Match near Wingham set attendance and participation records, it may be some time before it is known whether the event showed a profit. Agricultural represent- ative Don Pullen. who acted as secretary. said it will probably be November before the financial report is completed. W'e're hoping to at least break even, he- said this week. While there were record crowds of 215.000 and more exhibitors in the tented city. Pollen noted that ex- penses go up each year as well. Chairmen of the various - committees, are now' tabulating their receipts and expenditures. While the org5nizers don't know if they made a profit, most Huron organizations which had food booths at the event or participated in other attractions. report financial successes. Ar: MODERN PILGRIMS — Modern day pilgrims participating in a Thanksgiving observance of Exeter Public School Friday are Patti !alerting, Colin Campbell, Dovid_,(osephson and Chris Eccles. . •r T -A photo On mobile homes Amendment turned down A controversial amend- ment to the .Huron County Federation of Agriculture's land use polio' statement regarding mobile homes was turned down by federation members' at their monthly meeting. The amendment to the land use policy presented by Merle Gunby. a member of the land use committee, read "nobite homes should be permitted only as a secon- dary or temporary residence where the occupant is ac- tively engaged in operating a taro." The original policy, which still stands, said. "Mobile homes should be permitted only as part of a mobile home ,park or as a secondary or primary residence where the occupant is actively engaged in operating the farm." In presenting the motion. Mr; Gunby said' the com- mittee didn't want their proposal to seem like "we were recommending mobile home parks." Mason Bailey, a member of the audience. said. "Alt your • Ipds aren't going to farm' nd alt of them won't want to live in a 550,000 -- house."- He added: "some may want t live iR a trailer." John Van $ seconded the orig calling for an amen Arthritis isn't just one dis- ease. It's a word used to describe about 100 different diseases that affect one and one-half million Canadians. Some types of arthritis are serious. some are not. The Arthritis Society reminds you that early.diagnosis and treatment can prevent dis- ability in about four out of five patients. Exeter and . area's newest headquarters for BOLT & NUT • SUPPLIES Buy what you wont by the Ib. no minimum package saes to purchase. $1.191B. 1141 EXETER 2 % ,. ers\_ *ho l motion meet. said "We as farmers want to keep people at least I:000 feet away from our buildings." Mr. dunbyy added the land -use committee felt mobile parks would be detrimental to agriculture in the area in the long run. - He said. "Mobile homes dont pay tax dollars to the community proportional to educational costs and ser- vices " On a vote of the members, the motion to amend the original policy regarding mobile homes *as lost. • A second amendment to the land use policy regarding cottage development in Huro'h County was passed by ,the members. The amendment read. "Further cottage or so- called "seasonal residential development" in Huf'on County should not be per- mitted." The previous statement in the federation's land use policy was that cottage JI11111111111111111111111I111111IiOMIII111fI1I1111101111II1I11111011it11111111I11{ IM I{1{i{HIlI{!II!{I141L CUSTOM CORN COMBINING Wide & Narrow Rows Ready When You Are Donald Geiger 236-4865 r11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111f111111111t11111111111t1111111I MIIl MIIMIr- 4 development shouts' be permitted only along the lakeshore and only under strictly controlled and limited conditions. - Gordon Hill. a federation member, asked if the proposed change would mean the federation opposes cottage and seasonal residences along river properties in the county: Mr. Gunby said the amendment also covered this area. He said committee members were concerned about developments being built where the houses were termed seasonal residences but in the long run would be used as .permanent homes. lie said a town is being created 1.000 feet wide and 50 to 100 miles long along the Lake Huron lakefront. Mason Bailey said he felj the proposed amendment could backfire. NOTICE CUSTOM CORN COMBINING WITH • NEW- IDEA 708 UNI -SYSTEM 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTACT RICK GINGERICH Phone 236-4321 or Evenings 236-4745 REASONABLE RATES CUSTOM PLOWING WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE CASE :TRACTOR A Contact Cliff Gingerich at 236-4934 or Evenings 236-4065 Agricql A good nom* to grow by • Tips for Fall Fertility 1. Fall 'P and K on corn, Soybeans and White Beane will not wash out, except K on very sandy sone. 2. Apply P and K effectively on slopes up to 8%, with_ good Surface residues. 3. Apply as much fertilizer as possible this fall, as you remember the wet conditions of this past spring. 4. Broadcast some N and all P and K,t,ahead of drill for fall. . wheat. 5. Topdress alfalfa and forages enough to give the crop that special protection against winter stress. 6. Get soil tests in late summer in time to know need for fall fertility. 7. Move soils to high P and K tests when shooting for high yields . . . to make fullest use of N and other practices. Tips for Water management 1. Becoi s champion water managl-r. Start with fall fertilization. 2. Consider 5 bushels of corn per -inch • of water a conservative figure on water use efficiency. 3. Shoot for 150 bushels of corn In this 36 Inch rainfall area. 4: Chisel or otherwise till soli or handle residues to absorb as much moisture as possible In fall and spring for the- dry-- spells that Ile ahead. 5. Plow down fertilizer to get deeper roots than cultivated or dlsced-In fertilizer gives. 6. We usuallly receive 6 Inches of rain or - less in July and August. Crops need 2 to 3 times this much. So roots must go deep to get enough water. A champion water manager insures right fertility and tillage for this need. 7. Maintain a heavy plant canopy and a soil receiptive to rain in summer. 8. Look for 5 or more bushels of corn per inch of water with top management including full line of N, P and K as well as minor elements. 9. Fall is a key time to apply these large amounts of fertilizer. FALL FERTILIZATION, A CHOICE of NECESSITY rico T.M. A good name to grow by Brijcefield, Ont. 482-3948 Mervyn Erb, Blender Manager •