Times-Advocate, 1983-08-24, Page 18Poge 2A August 24, 1983
Bullocks
hold picnic
On July 31,1983 the Bullock
Reunion was held in the Ailsa
Craig Park with 63 ir. atten-
dance. In the morning a band
of showers passed through the
area leaving us with dampen-
ed grounds for our picnic.
The games and sports were
started by Connie Trevithick
and Valerie Marshall. They
had a variety of races and
games for everyone to enjoy.
Races won were: under five
years, Carla Leyton; six to
eight years, Lisa Sabot; 10 to
11 years, Brian Leyton; 13
and up, Jeff Sedlak. The shoe
kick was another exciting
event. The winners were:
under five, Cheryl
Trevithick; five to eight
years, Bryan Steeper; .10 to 12
years, Brian Leyton; 13 and
up, Richard Marshall.
The clothes pin contest pro-
ved to be an exciting event for
the gentlemen as well as the
ladies. Richard Marshall won
for the men. A tie resulted
between Noreen Bullock and
Marlene Harris. In the nail
hammering contest Garry
Steeper proved to be the best.
The sac races were lots of
fun for all. Sarah Bullock was
the winner for the five year
olds and under. Lisa Sabot
won the race for the six to
eight year olds. In the ladies
sack race Valerie Marshall
was the winner with Jim
Bullock winning among the
men. There were two guess-
ing games - the peppermint
guess won by Ann Walker and
.the jelly bean guess won by
Garry Harris.
After an enjoyable picnic
supper the business was
discussed. It was decided that
next year the picnic would be
held at the Ailsa Craig Park
but on the Sunday after the
Civic Holiday (August 12.
1984).
The executive: president.
Garry .Steeper; secretary.
Betty J. Steeper; sports and
games. Connie Trevithick and
Valerie Marshall. Hope to see
you all next year'
SWITCH POSTS
BEEFING SLICERS — Don McFarlane,
most of the beef gobbled up by some
barbecue at Poplar Hill sponsored by
Two members of the On-
tario Provinical Police have
swapped positions in Exeter
and Brantford.
Constable Rick Ellins left
last week to join the Brant-
ford detachment, while his
place has been filled by Con-
stable Ralph Christmas, who
was previously in Brantford.
Teo Vari Steeg and John Thomas sliced up
6,000 hungry appetites at Thursday's beef
the Middlesex Cattlemen's Association.
T -A photo.
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My ..great-grandfather, an
Irishman to the core, would
kick the cover off his coffin if
he heard me praising a
British prime minister but
observers of agriculture just
have to admit that, Margaret
Thatcher could give a few
lessons to urban politicans in
this country.
Too many in Canada have
backgrounds that do not in-
clude manure. Bill Davis had
to appoint a non -farmer to the
agminister's post.
During the election cam-
paign in Britain. the Iron
Lady said farmers were the
salt of the earth and were en-
titled to an increase in their
incomes.
With the exception of
Eugene Whelan at the federal
level, who else has come out
four-square for farmers? And
Eugene's voice, as powerful
as it once was, seems to be
crying in the Liberal
wilderness these days.
Mrs. Thatcher told the
elecorate that farmers were
far more efficient than most
of the industries in her coun-
try and deserved an increase.
She even boldly suggested
that the trade union move-
ment should strive for the
same efficiency that farmers
have been able to create.
Naturally, the big -city daily
newspapers took her to task
for suggesting that farmers
deserve every penny they get.
The papers called the in-
crease in farm income
disgraceful and immoral, just
as the big -city papers in
Canada would if Canadian
farmers started making a
reasonable return on their
labor and investment.
The big papers won't favor
agriculture, you see, because
most of their income depends
on big business.
If farm income increased 45
percent in Canada -- as it did
in Britain -- the hue and cry
here would be awesome to
behold. There would be a de-
mand for an investigation, a
Royal Commission and the
consumers association would
see that .ill marketing boards
' were scrapped. Probably the
Reader's Digest would get in-
to the act and commisssion a
scathing lead story full of in-
nuendo against orderly
marketing and quotas.
But Mrs. Thatcher was
brilliant enough to know that
when the farm community is
healthy. the rest of the
BREAKFAST IS SERVED — The South Huron Junior Farmers staged their annual
pancake and sausage breakfast at Thames Road United Church, Sunday. Working
on the grills to ready the delicacies for patrons were Tracey Coward, Jeff Borland,
Catherine Johns, Mara Pavkeje and Craig Alexander. .
Erosion from recent rain
shows prevention
need for
Recent heavy rains have the soil from movement by 1. r Better management of
resulted in mass movement of binding soil particles together pesticide programs are re -
soil in corn, bean and fallow as well as increasing water quired under reduced tillage.
farm fields. Often these losses infiltration into the soil. A pro- 2.1 Soils cannot be worked
of soil from summer storms tective cover is provided with chisel plows or mulch
are uncontrollable. However, against rainfall iinpac t and tillers under the same wet
exercising some form of con- runoff scour soil. The rough. conditions that can be work•
servation tillage will' cloddy effect of conservation ed by the conventional
significantly reduce both tillage also hold soil particles moldboard plow.
wind and water induced soil against the erosive effects of 3. i Yields can be lower on
particle movement under winds. In today's economic . heavier textured soils where
spring runoff conditions, and clim(ite of narrow profit conservation tillage is used.
can extend protection margins for fanners. any 4.i Additional residue cover
throughout the growing change in tillage practices can present difficulties in
season. must undergo a close cost- establishing crops on a
The conservation tillage benefit analysis. rougher seedbed. However.
system varies from zero Recent Tillage studies modern planting equipment
tillage where a crop is planted undertaken by the Thames can be adapted to this system.
into a seedbed with no prior River implementation Com- For the farmer considering
tillage, to reduced forms of mittee clearly reveal that the the use of a chisel plow, soil
primary and secondary major benefit of conservation saver or mulch tiller there are
tillage. These reduced forms tillage systems is a significant now dealers in the area will
of tillage can include chisel reduction of soil removal ing to rent or lease equipment
plowing, mulch tillage, soil from farm fields and the lo farmers for trial use.
saving, and on level soils ridg- ultimate clogging of drainage A list of these dealers are
ing. in most of these reduced networks. In the long term. available at U.T.lt.C.A.. it
tillage operations the prime loss of valuable topsoil results you are interested in this ren -
objective is to leave the soil in lower crop productivity. Cal program. Please contact
ridged while only incor- Less fuel. time and Paul Fish at 451-2800 for fur-
porating a minimum of the machinery arc required for ther information. Costs will
previous crops residues. conservation tillage because range from $6.00 to $8.00 per
As water moves across con- frequently one pass across a acre• plus a $25.00 per diem
servation tilled ground the field is sufficient for an ade- service charge.
ridges slow down its velocity quate seedbed. This is copse- Conservation tillage is a
causing suspended soil par- quently revealed in lower relatively modern concept,
ticles to become deposited in costs. and one in which the savings
the hollows between ridges. Conservation tillage in soil erosion far outweigh
The additional crop residues systemsalso have the costs and minor disadvan-
(stalks, stubble) also protect limitations. Cages of the system.
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economy is healthy The big-
ger agricultural income
dollar is spent immediately
and the whole economy
benefits. The prosperity spins
off, right back to the cities.
Maybe that is what Canada
needs next: a hard-nosed lady
as leader of one of the
political parties instead of an
aging playboy like Pierre
E.T. ora competent but tired
Ed B.
The Tories are already
stuck with the jut -jawed
Irishman.
The Grits will, undoubtedly,
dump Pierre before the next
election. Broadbent still has
the confidence of his caucus
and Mulroney has yet to be
tested in the House of
Com mons.
Now, if the Grits are smart
they will go for a lady leader;
one who will stand for no
nonsense in the Cabinet and
come up smelling like roses in
the crunch as Margaret That-
cher did.
May we humbly suggest
Ayatollah -- whoops, I mean,
lona -- Campagnolo? (I don't
think I can spell her name
right yet but I could learn in
a hurry).
And she's a lot purtier
than Maggie, too.
Kin elect
president
Bill Legge of Sydney, N.S.,
was elected the 63rd president
of the Association of Kinsmen
Clubs at the organization's
annual convention in Monc-
ton, N.B., where it was an-
nounced that during the past
year the more than 1,100
Kinsmen and Kinette clubs
across Canada donated
$23,517,267 in service funds.
This year the Association
again donated over $1 million
to the Canadian Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation as well
as supporting many other
organizations such as the
Canadian Diabetes Associa-
tion and the March of Dimes.
In addition to - providing
support for numerous com-
munity projects ranging from
constructing swimming pools
and arenas to purchasing
equipment for hospitals.
Kinsmen and Kinette clubs
this year contributed over
$45.000 to help construct a
school for the physically
disabled in Mombasa. Kenya.
As well, the Association
issued two $10,000 grants from
its National Disaster Fund.
Bishop Falls, Nfld., received
a grant to help cover clean up
costs resulting from a spring
flood that did an estimated
$1.5 million in property
damage. A grant was also
given to Lambton- County
which suffered heavy damage
from a tornado that struck
Recces Corners. Ontario, last
May.
Huron home and farm news
Expert lisps reasons why yields aren't increasing
It's generally accepted that Their yields are good and get -
new crop varieties, greater ting better. Progress in the
use of fertilizers and better future will require more flex -
pest controls are improving ibility and imagination than
crop yields. I have some ever before - a blend of the
records for the past ten years science and art of crop
that don't support that idea. management.
In fact, crop yields are almost Soil testing
unchanged. Some crops are There are two local sum -
even yielding less than ten mer students who are soil
year ago. testing for a fee. If you want
What's wrong? Why aren't your soil tested, given us a
average yields increasing? I call and we will get you in
have a few ideas about what's touch. Last year they did
close to 6,000 acres. This year
happening. See what you
think. they have only done about
Farms are more 4,000 acres.
specialized Crop notes
Perth County has more Recent sales of white beans
dairy cattle, but on fewer in Michigan have been around
farms than ten years ago. $26. (U.S.) per cwt. (That's
There are also more pigs, but $31. (Canadian) .per cwt.
on fewer farms. There are Keep your fingers crossed.
more farms just growing cash Harvest delivery contract
crops. prices for corn and soybeans
To me this means that an have also been quite attrac
increasing acreage is devoted tive. As I write, harvest
to a smaller number of crops. delivered corn can be con
An increasing number of tracted for $3.75 and soybeans
farms have no use for hay or for $9.25 per bushel.
pasture. Some land that There is an old saying that
should be in hay or pasture is people who gaze into crystal
now trying to grow row crops. balls often have to eat glass.
We're being challenged to I will suggest that people have
diversify crop rotations. We done worse things than sell a
also need more creative ideas bit of crop at those prices.
on ways to get hay and Corn heat units •
pasture back on more of our As you may have guessed,
land. The Forage Exchange we did gain some lost ground
and trading of crop acres are in July. We started July with
steps in that direction. about 150 CHU less than nor -
I think plowdown crops and mal. As of August 9th, at Cen
winter crops such as winter lralia, we had 1976 CHU as
wheat, winter triticale and compared with 2025 at the
winter canola may also help. same date last year and 1944
More complex weed for the 6 year average.
problems The gain in heat units great -
Ten years ago, many pro-ty improves prospects for the
ducers thought in terms of corn and soybean crops.
"one shot" weed control. Just Fertilizer prices
spray on some produce or Phosphate and potash have
mixture and you're done for
the season. Some producers
still think that way, but it's
usually impossible. Our weed
problems are getting more
complex and many producers
are looking at three or more
steps to get good weed
control.
A few weed escapes can be
subtle crop thieves that will
hold fields well below their
potential. For example, a cou-
ple of grass plants per foot of
corn row may look quite inno-
cent when the crop is small.
They even' disappear from
view when the corn gets big-
ger. But they're still in there
growing - competing with the
crop. Those two little plants
per foot of row may cost five
bushels per acre or more.
Most problems can be
handled, but the first step is
planning. We need more peo-
ple walking fields and taking
notes. Next year's program
depends a lot on what you can
find now. Lay out a plan that
gives you flexibility and back-
up procedures to handle
possible weed escapes.
Nutrients wasted
Fertilizer tonnage and
manure applications have in-
creased considerably over the
past ten years. For the same
period, however, the average
soil test values for phosphate
and potash are unchanged.
Where did the nutrients go?
Part of the problem is deep
plowing. Big plows set too
deep have pulled up a lot of
subsoil. The subsoil is both
low in nutrient content and
organic matter that can hold
nutrients. The subsoil is also
more prone to compaction
and erosion. We've been
diluting good topsoil with
subsoil.
Soil compaction
Tractors have grown con-
siderably in the past ten
years. We're running over the
ground with bigger egttip-
ment under worse field condi-
tions in both spring and fall.
We're still learning how to
cope with this problem. Part
of it is just human nature. We
want to get things done quick-
ly and we may often be jum-
ping -the gun.
We are finding better ways
to do things, such as applying
manure to avoid packing the
fields when they're wet.
improving our potential
I don't want to leave you
with the impression that no
progress is being made in
terms of crop yields. The pro-
blems that i've outlined are
growing pains of an industry
that is changing.
I'm encouraged by the pro-
gress that some individuals
are making. They've been
able to cope with most of the
problems that i've outlined.
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OPEN
Hyulds/ land HOUSE
Hyland Seeds
Tues., Aug. 30
from 2 - 8 p.m.
1/2 mile south of Hensall.
Refreshments will be served.
(Everyone welcome
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both had significant price
drops.in recent days. Triple
super - phosphate (0-46-0)
dropped about $40. per tonne
and muriate of potash (0-0.60)
is down about $20. per tonne.
It may be a good time to stock
up or bulk spread and
plowdown some of next year's
nutrient requirements.
If grain prices stay up there
is a good chance that more
crop acres will come into pro-
duction in the U.S. next year.
It could cause tighter supplies
and higher fertilizer prices.
Taking ,oil samples
If you're thinking of fertiliz-
ing you certainly want to
think about soil sampling.
Reliable results depend on
the sampling method. We
generally won't give a recom-
mendation if there is only one
sample representing over 20
acres. There isn't much point
- we can'tput a lot of faith in
one sample representing a big
area.
I'd suggest three or four
cores per acre. Thoroughly
mix the cores and send in
roughly one sample for every
ten acres. The results will
give you a better picture of
the range in fertility. You can
have a lot more confidence in
basing your fertility program
on those results.
• If you don't
have time
If time is something you
haven't any extra of, the
students we. mentioned
earlier have been trained and
will do an excellent job of soil
sampling. The cost is often
negotiable, but generally
around 50 cents per acre.
It isn't uncommon to have
a fertilizer bill over $50. per
PONIES
01.
PARADING — Lindy Dillon and Leanne
Stewart with their favorite ponies took part in Satur-
day's Crediton Summerfest parade. T -A photo
acre for corn. For 1 percent of
one year's fertilizer bill you
can have your soil checked.
It'll help you buy the nutrients
you need with the confidence
that you'll be meeting your
crop's requirements. For
most people in this area, soil '
should be rechecked every
two or three years. It's still
the best deal in town. If soil
testing is a job you have trou-
ble getting done yourself, give
us a call.
Art Lawson,
Farm Management Specialist
for Perth Countv
Wanted: 4-11 leaders
Everyone wants to look.ter-
rific and feel fantastic 4and
that's just what this new 4-11
project is all about. Looking
Great, Feeling Great stresses
the importance of a well-
groomed appearance, a
balanceddiet and regular ex-
ercise. The project will also
help you to become a smarter
consumer as you purchase
grooming aids and purchase
or make grooming products.
Six excellent topic areas
await all 4-H'ers:
1 - "You and the Market
Place" - helps you to think
about why you choose certain
grooming products when
you're, on a shopping trip.
2 - "Body Energizers" -
combines information on ex-
ercise chows, whys and
when► with nutrition facts.
3 - "Using Your Head" -
looks at the inside - how to be
a smart shopper and the in-
side - how to achieve clean
healthy hair.
4 - "The Outer Layer" -
that's your skin!
5 - "What's in a Smile" -
helps to get your best face
forward !
6 - "Protect Yourself" - Do
you know how to complain ef-
fectively? What are your
rights as a consumer?
You will have the oppor-
tunity to experiment with
some new grooming products.
Have you ever made your
own cucumber toner? Now's
your chance! Comparison
shopping is important. Here
we look at unit aricing, infor-
mation on labels, warranties
- and more as we shop around
for the best product. This all
adds up to an exciting new
project. "Looking Great,
Feeling Great". If you as a
4-H leader haven't registered
yet for the fall workshops,
please do so immediately.
Workshops are planned for:
August 29 and 30 (Monday
and Tuesday) daytime, East
Wawanosh; August 29 and 30
(Monday and Tuesday) even-
ing, Public School, Belgrave;
August 31, September 1
(Wednesday and Thursday)
daytime, Seaforth, (Hall to be
announced) ; September 7 and
8 ( Wednesday and Thursday)
daytime, Hensall; September
7 and 8 (Wednesday and
Thursday) evening, United
Church. For more informa-
tion contact: Jane Muegge,
Rural Organizations and Ser-
vices Specialist (Home
Economics )
1t is planned''
People plan for their future,
but it's often the unplanned
events that have the most im-
pact on the success of your
financial future. We need to
sit down and assess your per-
sonal financial needs and for-
mulate a plan of action to en-
sure your financial security.
Do you know your net
worth?
.Do you keep personal and
family records'?
Do you know what coverage
you have in insurance? Is it
adequate?
Have you a will?
How are you at tax
planning?
Have you thought of open-
ing an R.R.S.P. program ora
R.H.O.S.P.?' Do you have
questions in these areas?
Then why not get them
answered at the "Wise Money
Management" workshop
September 14th and 15th at
Goderich Township Hall,
Holmesville.
Preregistration is
necessary as is the $5 00 fee
for the course. Books will be
supplied. Each day runs from
9:30 to 3:30. All are welcome.
To register or obtain more
information contact:
Jane Muegge
Rural Organizations and
Services Specialist for
Huron County
Telephone - 482-3428
or for long distance
Zenith 7-3040
FARMERS
Book Now
To have your seed
wheat custom
cleaned on your
farm. We clean,
treat, bag or bulk
and we offer ger-
mination tests.
Call:
Canadian
Mobile Seed
Cleaning Ltd.
(agent)
519-289-5602
NOTICE TO
ONTARIO
CATTLE OWNERS
An expression of opinion poll
will be held on September 14, 15 and 16, 1983 on whether the Ontario
Cattlemen's Association check -off* should be made non-refundable.
The question will be
"Are you in favor of making licence fees (check -off) under the Beef Cattle
Marketing Act non-refundable?"
You are eligible to vote if
you owned cattle between June 15, 1981 and June 15, 1983. Before receiving
a ballot, voters will be required to complete a Certificate of Qualification
(available at polling stations) attesting to eligibility.
Polling stations will be located
at all OMAF County and District Agricultural Representative offices"
Polling hours will be
Wednesday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 9 a.m. -9 p.m.
Friday. September 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• one-fifth of one per cent of the value of cattle sold to a
slaughtering plant or sold for beef production purposes at
an established public auction sale
And also in the following communities:
Bruce Station(Algoma), Cochrane (Cochrane).
Eganville (Renfrew), Engleharf(Timiskaming). Tara (Bruce)
Check your local OMAF office for details.
Ministry of Agriculture
and Food
Dennis Timbrell, Minister
William Davis. Premier
Ontario
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