The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-09-02, Page 43J
Farm News
Wheat producers will not receive
final 1986 payment board announces
The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing
Board has announced producers will not
receive a final payment on their 1986 soft
white winter wheat crop.
This will be the first time since the hoard's
agency pooling system was initiated -four-
teen years ago that a final payment has not
been possible.
Board chairman, Edgar Walcarius of
R.R. 6, Aylmer, said the trade war between
the U.S. and E.E.C., and resulting depress-
ed export prices through the 1986 crop year,
and still a problem, is directly responsible
for the inability to make a board final
payment.
He cited the fact last year's soft white
'winter wheat crop, at about 875,000 tonne,
was the second largest crop on record
(900,997 tonne in 1985). That meant some
540,000 tonne had to be exported at prices
around $100.00 per tonne, or less than the
board's base initial payment to producers of
$110.00 per tonne at time of delivery.
The board chairman also said it is indeed
fortunate that Canada's Two Price Wheat
Policy provides for domestic prices to pro-
cessors for human consumption purposes to
be maintained at $257.00 per tonne. That
price applies to about 300,000 tonne, which
greatly assisted in saving producers from
more serious price depression.
Walcarius also pointed out that due to the
=.wdro.i .prie s -mast year:, the fc derai and. pro.
vincial government stabilization programs
were brought into play.
The federal stabilization interim payment
of $14.00 per tonne has already been paid to
producers, and a final payment will now be
determined since the board's 1986 crop
books have been closed and audited. That
remaining payment will probably be made
near calendar year end.
A provincial stabilization payment is also
being paid to those producers participating
in that program.
Walcarius also advised that producers in
the red wheat milling pool will receive a
final payment of $19.82 per tonne auout
September 15th, and that will apply to about
47,800 tonne. Producers in that pool received
a base initial payment price of $120.00 per
tonne and an interim paythent this spring of
$40.00 per tonne.
However, producers in the utility class
red wheat pool will not receive a final pay-
ment covering about 4,600 tonne of wheat.
The base initial payment of that pool was
$110.00 per tonne.
1987 Ontar=io- Wheat
The 1987 Ontario Wheat crop harvest has
been nearly completed with good quality ex-
perienced over most of the province.
According to the Ontario Wheat Board,
the harvest progressed well after an earlier
than normal start about July 1 in the
southern counties.
The board says the crop of soft white
winter wheat is down about 50% from one
year ago and reports producer deliveries to
date at about 346,000 tonne. The smaller 1987
crop is due to reduced seeding last fall as a
result of wet weather conditions: It is
estimated total acreage for soft white
winter wheat seeded was about 325,000 acres
,compared to 625,000 acres for the 1986 crop.
Producer deliveries of red winter wheat
to date total about 18,000 tonne, while
deliveries of red spring wheat total 10,400
tonne.
Satellite data predicts world crop yields
Satellite data can be used to predict poten-
tial crop yields around the world, giving
government agencies like the Canadian
Wheat Board a competitive advantage in
the world market. Remotely sensed infor-
mation from satellites and airplane scan-
ners will have many important.agricultural
applications once , more cost-effective
systems of collecting and processing the
data are developed.
By international agreement, Canada
receives data on 'a regular basis from
foreign satellites. This information could be
used to give us a head start on assessing the
world food market.
University of Guelph professor, Richard
Protz, is researching the .use of remotely
sensed data for crop identification and soil
surveys, with funding from Agriculture
Canada and assistance from technicians
Sheila Nolan and John Fischer. The land
resource scientist is studying data from two
sources the Landsat satellite's thematic_
mapper and the air -borne Multispectral
Electro -Optical Imaging Scanner (MEIS-II)
developed by the Canada Centre for Remote
Sensing. ' •
Remote sensing involves visible infrared
and microwave spectra coming from the
earth's surface. Near -infrared wavelengths
correlate with chlorophyll content showing
the health of plants and their potential'yield.
When attempting crop yield predictions ear-
ly in the growing season, however, canopy
cover is incomplete and the large effect of
soil reflectance on the total reflectance
must be considered. Protz says predictions
of crop yield require the differentiation of
remotely sensed data from crops and soil as
early as possible in the season.
The University of Guelph ,professor's
latest project involved an assessment of the
MEIS-II and Landsat thematic mapper data
for detailed soil surveys. Five test sites in
southern Ontario were used to define the
limits of this data for soil mapping. Protz
studied the use- of this • infoa tr►ation—fox
describing the extent of degraded soils.
Lack of organic matter, which can be seen
through visible .wavelengths,, indicates
where soil erosion is occurring. He proved
that, technologically, soil surveys can be
done from the air without extensive ground -
truth information.
The Landsat satellite's thematic mapper
has a pixel (picture element) size of 28
metres square while that of the MEIS II air-
borne scanner can be as small as one half
metre square, and is directly proportional to
the elevation at which the aircraft is flown.
Protz developed ways of relating the
satellite and air -borne scanner data
sources. His method of extrapolating infor-
mation from the small to the large soil area
permits interpretation of variability in the
satellite data, which is averaged over large
areas, by using three metre pixels of MEIS-
II imagery.
• Protz says the disadvantage of current
satellite remote sensing is that it must be
done in clear weather. Canada's new
RADARSAT satellite, however, will
penetrate clouds and receive data
regardless of weather conditions. It will be
useful for crop information and mapping of
ice conditions in the Arctic.
The Guelph scientist plans to expand his
study to look at the potential of new air-
borne scanners and Spot -I data.
Conservation tillage helps
maintain yields in fields
Various forms of conservation tillage
methods, including zero -till, gave the same
yields as conventional tillage on over thirty
Ontario farms. That was the conclusion
following the first year of an innovative ex-
periment reported on here at meetings Of
the Canadian Society of Extension. The
society is meeting in conjunction with the 67
annual conference of the Agricultural In-
stitute of Canada at the University of
Western Ontario.
Researchers H.C. Lang and J.D. Aspinall
of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food and R.G. Kachanoski of the University
of Guelph set up duplicate fields on the
cooperating farms. On each farm, one field
was tilled conventionally while the other
was zero -tilled or minimum -tilled.
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After a year, the conservation tilled fields
gave the same yield while saving labor, fuel
'and giving a lower unit cost of production.
No differences were observed in crop
growth characteristics and disease pro-
blems were, for .all practical purposes, the
same under either system.
Although the researchers caution that one
year's results do not provide enough infor-
mation for absolutely firm conclusions, the
indications are that zero and minimum till
systems provide farmers with an excellent
means of conserving their topsoil while
maintaining yields.
Soil erosion is a very serious problem in
Ontario. It is estimated that erosion cost the
province's farmers $75 million in 1982 in
reduced yields, fertilizer and pesticide loss
and increased drain maintenance.
The heavier crop residues which remain
on the surface under zero and minimum till
help control erosion. The researchers
measured the amount of residue remaining
under the various sytems and found that
residue cover after planting measured
13.5% under moldboardplowing and bet-
ween 37% and 58% under zero -till.
The study will continue through 1987. Data
on crop yields and other factors will be col-
lected and soil erosion under the various
tillage systems measured.
Over the term of the project, it hoped
that a conservation tillage technology can
be developed into an economic package for
farmers and successfully introduced to a
large number of farmers
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2 Minor Hockey & Ringette Registration
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more information call' Don Johnston
524-7758.
4 - 7 Labour Day Fastball Tournament at
Agriculture Park. Everyone Welcome!
11 & 12 Figure Skating Registration at the
Goderich Recreation Office, Community
room. Friday from 4 to 7 pm. and Saturday
from 9 am to 12 noon.
13 Bluewater Shrine Club Fish Fry. Serv-
ing time form 4 to 7 pm at the Auburn Com-
munity Park, Auburn.
26 Goderich Junior C Hockey Club presents
"Polka Dot Door". Shows at 1 & 3 pm at
GDCI. Tickets $3.99 per person. Tickets
available at the Goderich Recreation Office,
166 McDonald St.
27 Ciderfest in Seaforth! Anyone interested
in flea market and antique sale and anyone
interested in Christmas Craft Show on Dec.
6th at Van Egmond House in Seaforth
please call Betty Cardno, 527.1102 or
482.3411 as soon as possible.
OCTOBER
17 Knights of Columbus "Oktoberfest Din-
ner & Dance" at Saltford Valley Hall.
21.24,25 22nd Colborne Township
Christmas Country Fair, Wed. Oct 21 - 10
am to 9 pm, Sat. Oct 24 - 10 am to 5 pm,
Sun., Oct 25 12 noon to 5 pm.' Saltford
Valley Hall. Admission - Adults $1.00,
Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Sponsored by Bluewater Chapter Order of
the Eastern Star No. 284, Goderich. For fur-
ther information contact Donna Crawford
524-8038.
31 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"The Sphere Clown Band" at Victoria
School at 2 pm.
31 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"Doctor Music Video Road Show" at GDCI
on Hallowe'en Night. Tickets $5.00 Ad-
vance; $6.00 Door. 8:00 pm - 11 pm.
NOVEMBER
5 Snowflake Bazaar at the Legion Hall.
7 & 8 Sale & Exhibition of Spinning and
Weaving, River Mill, Benmiller Inn, Sat. 10
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Charge. Sponsored by Huron Tract Spin-
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16 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"April & Susan" at Robertson School at 2
pm
21 Goderich Santa Claus Parade at 1 pm at
Court House Square. The Santa Claus
Court will follow at The Park Theatre. This
year's theme: "CHRISTMASES - PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE"
27 - January 3 Christmas Lights Festival
- Christmas Lighting & Animated Displays
on The Square and Jubilee Park. Everyone
Welcome!
DECEMBER
5 Goderich Ringette Association Tourna-
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18, 19, 20 Goderich Broomball League Tour-
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JANUARY
15, 16, 17 Goderich Recreational Hockey
League Tournament at the Goderich Arena.
30 Goderich Figure Skating Club Competi-
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FEBR UAR Y
13 Snow -Blitz Winter Weekend. A great
day with lots of winter activities for the
whole family including: Snow Pitch Tour-
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dances and more!
19, 20, 21 Goderich Oldtimers Hockey
League Tournament at the Goderich. Arena.
MARCH
5 Goderich Figure Skating Club Pop Con-
cert. & Carnival at the Goderich Arena
11 - 19 Young Canada Hockey Week Tour-
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14 - 18 The Goderich Recreation Dept.
presents their annual "Holiday Happen-
ings" during the March Break. This pro-
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After a year, the conservation tilled fields
gave the same yield while saving labor, fuel
'and giving a lower unit cost of production.
No differences were observed in crop
growth characteristics and disease pro-
blems were, for .all practical purposes, the
same under either system.
Although the researchers caution that one
year's results do not provide enough infor-
mation for absolutely firm conclusions, the
indications are that zero and minimum till
systems provide farmers with an excellent
means of conserving their topsoil while
maintaining yields.
Soil erosion is a very serious problem in
Ontario. It is estimated that erosion cost the
province's farmers $75 million in 1982 in
reduced yields, fertilizer and pesticide loss
and increased drain maintenance.
The heavier crop residues which remain
on the surface under zero and minimum till
help control erosion. The researchers
measured the amount of residue remaining
under the various sytems and found that
residue cover after planting measured
13.5% under moldboardplowing and bet-
ween 37% and 58% under zero -till.
The study will continue through 1987. Data
on crop yields and other factors will be col-
lected and soil erosion under the various
tillage systems measured.
Over the term of the project, it hoped
that a conservation tillage technology can
be developed into an economic package for
farmers and successfully introduced to a
large number of farmers
,\ OFFATT Pow
Shop Where The guilders Buy!
Mr*
.rI
GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1987—PAGE 9
Interlocking Paving Stone Installations
Driveways • Walkways
Patios • Etc.
•Distributor for Oaks Interlocking
Pavers
'Lifetime Guarantee
•2 Year Workmanship Guarantee
James M. Dennis
Goderich 524-4221 Please call after 5:00 p.m.
al QUAD
Forest 786-2516
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/t
Booked Up...
SEPTEMBER
1 - 25 Prison Art Exhibit at Huron Historic
Gaol. Everyone Welcome!
2 Minor Hockey & Ringette Registration
from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goderich Arena. For
more information call' Don Johnston
524-7758.
4 - 7 Labour Day Fastball Tournament at
Agriculture Park. Everyone Welcome!
11 & 12 Figure Skating Registration at the
Goderich Recreation Office, Community
room. Friday from 4 to 7 pm. and Saturday
from 9 am to 12 noon.
13 Bluewater Shrine Club Fish Fry. Serv-
ing time form 4 to 7 pm at the Auburn Com-
munity Park, Auburn.
26 Goderich Junior C Hockey Club presents
"Polka Dot Door". Shows at 1 & 3 pm at
GDCI. Tickets $3.99 per person. Tickets
available at the Goderich Recreation Office,
166 McDonald St.
27 Ciderfest in Seaforth! Anyone interested
in flea market and antique sale and anyone
interested in Christmas Craft Show on Dec.
6th at Van Egmond House in Seaforth
please call Betty Cardno, 527.1102 or
482.3411 as soon as possible.
OCTOBER
17 Knights of Columbus "Oktoberfest Din-
ner & Dance" at Saltford Valley Hall.
21.24,25 22nd Colborne Township
Christmas Country Fair, Wed. Oct 21 - 10
am to 9 pm, Sat. Oct 24 - 10 am to 5 pm,
Sun., Oct 25 12 noon to 5 pm.' Saltford
Valley Hall. Admission - Adults $1.00,
Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Sponsored by Bluewater Chapter Order of
the Eastern Star No. 284, Goderich. For fur-
ther information contact Donna Crawford
524-8038.
31 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"The Sphere Clown Band" at Victoria
School at 2 pm.
31 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"Doctor Music Video Road Show" at GDCI
on Hallowe'en Night. Tickets $5.00 Ad-
vance; $6.00 Door. 8:00 pm - 11 pm.
NOVEMBER
5 Snowflake Bazaar at the Legion Hall.
7 & 8 Sale & Exhibition of Spinning and
Weaving, River Mill, Benmiller Inn, Sat. 10
am - 5 pm, and Sun. 11 am - 3 pm. Free of
Charge. Sponsored by Huron Tract Spin-
ners & Weavers Guild.
16 The Goderich Recreation Dept. presents
"April & Susan" at Robertson School at 2
pm
21 Goderich Santa Claus Parade at 1 pm at
Court House Square. The Santa Claus
Court will follow at The Park Theatre. This
year's theme: "CHRISTMASES - PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE"
27 - January 3 Christmas Lights Festival
- Christmas Lighting & Animated Displays
on The Square and Jubilee Park. Everyone
Welcome!
DECEMBER
5 Goderich Ringette Association Tourna-
ment at the Goderich Arena.
18, 19, 20 Goderich Broomball League Tour-
nament at the Goderich Arena.
JANUARY
15, 16, 17 Goderich Recreational Hockey
League Tournament at the Goderich Arena.
30 Goderich Figure Skating Club Competi-
tion at the Goderich Arena
FEBR UAR Y
13 Snow -Blitz Winter Weekend. A great
day with lots of winter activities for the
whole family including: Snow Pitch Tour-
nament, Skating Carnival, Sleigh Rides,
dances and more!
19, 20, 21 Goderich Oldtimers Hockey
League Tournament at the Goderich. Arena.
MARCH
5 Goderich Figure Skating Club Pop Con-
cert. & Carnival at the Goderich Arena
11 - 19 Young Canada Hockey Week Tour-
nament at the Goderich Arena.
14 - 18 The Goderich Recreation Dept.
presents their annual "Holiday Happen-
ings" during the March Break. This pro-
gram is geared for children between the
ages of 5 and 12 years. More. information
will follow in the schools in February.
25, 26, 27 Goderich Minor Hockey Huron -
Perth Tournament at the Goderich Arena.
2 Plus 2
PATIO DOOR. CLEARANCE
5'0"xac��I1p" double glazed, 1 white, 6 brown $59995
5'0"x7'0" triple glazed, 6 white, 2 brown $69995
6'0"x7'0" double glazed, 5 white, 6 brown $62995
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TWIN PATIO DOORS .
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DOESN'T
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12x12. Plain White
12x12 Decorative (5 patterns)
24x48 Plain White
24x48 Decorative (2 patterns)
$ 1 229 per 32 sq ft ctn
Si 459 per 32 sq ft ctn
$269 each
$359 each
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C z
SUSPENDED CEILING GRID
12' white main tee
4' white cross tee
2 white cross tee
10' white wall angle
(FIRE RATED)
5409
$1 29
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Si99
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2' it 4' No 902
TEXTURED I.Z.. mineral fibre
• tire -retardant
• acoustical
• washable
$3 69
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Ideal for home and business
PRICES IN EFF=ECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1987
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White Birch Red Oak Knotty Pine
1/4 particle core 52499 53099 52799
9/16 particle core 53799 ' S4799 S4499
11/16 particle core S4099 54999 S4999
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Not as illustrated • 2" Sure Seal
Titan, self stoiing Si 1999
Astic. tri -lite $19999
Completely assembled and ready to instail
Available in white and brown
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