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Conservation tillage battles erasion
Many Huron County farmers are concern-
ed about their farms and the losses of topsoil
which have resulted from wind and water
erosion this spring.
These farmers would like to implement
conservation tillage and planting measures
on their farms but are uncertain of the
management systems and equipment re-
quired for successful crop production under
a conservation tillage system.
Farmers may also be unable or unwilling
to make purchases of equipment which may
not be effective on their farms.
In order to allow farmers to use con-
servation tillage and planting equipment on
a trial basis, the Huron Soil and Crop Im-
provement Association in co-operation with
the Huron Soil and Water Conservation
District (HSWCD) is again making several
pieces of, conservation planting and tillage
equipment available to Huron County
farmers.
The John Deere no -till planter will be
available to farmers next spring for the
planting of corn, soybeans, and white beans
in a high residue situation. It is equipped
with double plow coulters mounted in front
of each row. One coulter runs directly in
front of the fertilizer disc openers, while the
second runs in front of the seed disc openers.
These coulters cut residue, fracture the
soil, and prepare the seedbed area to
receive the starter fertilizer and seed.
Trash whippers on the no -till planter
move residues away from the seedbed area.
Double concave discs move the residue
which allows the soil to warm more quickly
after planting. Observations this year have
also shown reductions in slug damage as an
added benefit to moving residue away from
the young crop plants.
The Best no -till drill will be available for
the planting of winter wheat and canola this
fall. Winter wheat trials planted last fall
with conventional drills have shown there is
considerabel potential for no -till wheat in
Huron County.
Co-operators will also be able to use the
drill next spring to plant barley, mixed
grain, soybeans, canola, and renovate
pastures on a trial basis.
Co-operators with the 1-ISWCD can also
become involved in the ridge planting
system. A Riniker ridge cleaner, Kinze
ridge planter and a ridge -forming cultivator
are available. These pieces of equipment
are supplied by Hyde Brothers Farm Equip-
ment in Hensall.
A 28 percent nitrogen sidedresser suitable
for hirih rp' iehi citnatinns is available in
order that co-operators may apply nitrogen
materials with shallow incorporation during
the growing season.
A chiselboard plow is also available so co-
operators interested in retaining surface
residues can do so while fall plowing.
Co-operators with the HSWCI➢ also
receive technical assistance, assistance at
planting time, ond crop monitoring
throughout the growing season. Each
farmer's cropping practices, rotation, and
preferences are considered in an attempt to
develop conservation tillage practices
suitable. for the entire operation.
If
you in developing con-
servation cropping systems on your farms,
contact Robert Traut at the Clinton OMAF
office at 482-3428 or the new inwats
numbers, 1-800-265-7044 or 1-800-265-7045.
are
interested
•
Building on our heritage
Open House at Centralia College of
Agricultural Technology will be held on
Wednesday, November 7th, 1984. `Building
On Our Heritage" is this years' theme and
visitors to the College will be able to enjoy
the usual Open House activities in addition
to special bicentennial events.
Mr. Elmer Hohl, Wellesley, Ontario will
be appearing on the lawns of Huron Hall
from 3 - 4 p.m. Hohl has been Canadian
champion for 20 times and World champion
six times. Some of his world records still
stand and in 1969 he was inducted into the
Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame. Follow-
ing in his fathers' footsteps his son has won
the Junior World Championships and has
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Mr. Les Greenwood of Parkhill renowned
for his abilities to call Square Dancing will
be in Huron Hall lower level. Choose your
partner and join in the dancing.
Displays and activities will be campus
wide with self guided walking tours from
Huron Hall. Following the official re-
opening of Bruce Hall residence at 2:00 p.m.
tours of residence will be available. Course
displays in Agricultural Business Manage-
ment, Food Service Management and
Animal Health Technology will emphasis
the "hands-on" approach taken at the Col-
lege.
Harry Pelissero, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture was the guest speaker
at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's annual meeting. In the photo, from left to
right are, HCFA president Doug Garniss of RR 4, Wingham; Mr. Pelissero, and HCFA first
vice-president Paul Klopp of Zurich:
Farmers will lobby MPs
Farmers will now lobby federal members
of parliament to see if they keepthe election
promises made to the agriculture sector.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
president Harry Pelissero told the annual
meeting of the Huron County Federation of
Agriculture that federation members can't
simply gb to Ottawa and demand action,
rather there has to be a "build up".
Mr. Pelissero said county federations
have to raise issues locally.
"If the issues aren't being raised locally
the organization can lose credibility," he
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The OFA president suggested that the
county federations make their local
politicians aware of the issues facing
agriculture such as a desire for affordable
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Mr. Pelissero -said the practise of
informing members of parliament with
successful results has worked at the
provincial level. He mentioned earlier OFA
activities referring particularly to June 19
when OFA members descended on Toronto
and visited their local MPP.
The OFA president indicated that once the
federal members of parliament have been
briefed on agriculture matters, OFA
members may, en masse, visit them in
Ottawa.
The federation will have the opportunity
to get their ideas across again at the
provincial level, said Mr. Pelissero
referring to the upcoming provincial
leadership race.
The leader of the 25,000 -member strong
agricultural group said he is optimistic
about the business of farming.
"I'm the eternal optimist," said Mr.
Pelissero. •
He ' expressed confidence in the
agriculture sector and said the process of
educating politicians and consumers alike
will win out in the end for farmers.
CCAT open house .
Open House at Centralia College of
Agricultural Technology this .year will be
held on Wednesday, November 7. In keeping
with Ontario's Bicentennial celebrations
taking, place• this year, the theme of Open
House 1984 , will be "Building on Our
Heritage". Visitors to the College will be
able to enjoy the usual Open House ac-
tivities in addition to special bicentennial
events. .. .
Displays and activities will be campus
wide with something of interest for
everyone. Visitors will be able to view the
• displays which will be open from 1 to 9 p.m.
with walking tours of the campus leaving at
regular times from Huron Hall. Tours of
residence, including the newly renovated
Bruce Hall, will be available as well. Course
displays in. Agricultural Business Manage-
ment, Animal Health Technology and Food
Service Management will emnhasize the
"hands-on" approach taken at the College.
Recreation and student activity displays
will show the "other side" of life at a small
residential college.
Circle Wednesday, November 7 on your
. calendar now. Open House '84 will be an ex-
perience you will not want to miss!
The results are in
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applied fertilizer produces a higher yield than broadcast applications. The reason is con-
centratedp lacement. Plant roots are more able to feed from a nutrient -rich strip than
from a diluted total coverage application.
Whether you are in conventional moldboard, minimum till or no -till , strip application
results in improved nutrient efficiency.
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