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The Huron Expositor, 1983-05-18, Page 15E© Farmers don't apply enough insecticide Last spring we put out a press release about a corn rot tworm insecticide survey. We asked you to cooperate with Dr. Cliff Ellis from the University of Guelph with his research. He was able to talk to over. 40 farmers that were planting corn. He checked planters for rootworm insecticide applica- tion rate and uniformity of rate between rows. His results showed that more growers were applying less than the recommended rate than were applying too much. Some equipment which was applying an ac- ceptable average rate was applying less than 80 per cent of the recommended rate on some rows. This suggests that part of the problem of poor rootworm control results from inadequate insecticide rates. Tim Trinier, a Technical Sales Representative from Cyanamid Canada Inc. re- cently wrote that "reduction of the rootworm insecticides rates can result in unaccept- able corn rootworm control." He also stated "That apply- ing more insecticide than the recommended rates does not return more yield than the cost of application." Tim gave me some figures on the value of insecticide calibration. He said, "if you plant 50 acres of corn apply- ing less than the recommend- ed rate you could have a 10 bushel per acre yield reduc- tion. At $2,50 per bushel, a grower could lose S25.00 per acre of $1,250 in the 50 acre field. if you applied 20 per cent too much insecticide you would lose approximately $2.50 per acre or $125.00 worth of insecticide on this same 20 hectare field. Tim says the only cost to calibra- tion is your time. He suggests your time is worth $40.00 per hour at planting. So you invest $20. for the half hour it takes you to calibrate your planter. Therefore,ou could realize $1,230 profit if you had been under -applying. Similarly, you would make $105, if you had been over - applying. It will pay you to calibrate your rootworm in- secticide applicator." CALIBRATION TRICKS To obtain an approximate applicator setting, consult the planter manual or insecticide label. When you are calibrating you must calibrate each row. To calibrate each row, use the calibration tube for your material. This is important since different insecticides have different bulk densities and tubes are labelled accord- ingly. • Tim Trinier suggests "it may take more than one run in order to obtain the right amount. It is important to maintain a consistent speed while calibrating. That speed should be the same at which you normally plant. Gener- ally, as ground speed is increased the applicator set- ting should also be in- creased." Plant population can also affect insecticide rate. if you change population rate by adjusting a chain that affects the insecticide hopper, your insecticide rate will change. Tim also suggests that when you have finished the calibration run, leave the planter down before remov- ing the tube. This will avoid excess insecticide from fall- ing into the tube. When calibrating, please use protective safety equip- ment. INSECTICIDES ARE TOXIC Rootworm insecticides are the most deadly (dangerous) products that you handle on your farm. 'You can hold enough on one finger to kill most grown adults. Last year there were some very sad and expensive ex- periences with corn rootworm insecticides. As you remem- ber, livestock were accident- ally fed an insecticide. All of these insecticides have to be stored far away from livestock, food etc. In fact, all pesticides are sup- posed to be stored in locked ventilated pesticide storage rooms. If this was done, we would have fewer accidents. I think the pesticide sup- pliers have a good rule. They don't house livestock in their pesticide warehouses. For the same reason, you should not store pesticides near livestock. Recently, Neil Greer, a pesticide retailer in the Gow- anstown area, called me. Neil said that one of his customers had told him that he heard one of the corn rootworm insecticides was really safe. Neil said "1 thought they were all very dangerous to handle, Am I wrong? Is there one that is really safe? I assured Neil that he was right. There is a lot of talk about differences in safety levels. But, 1 suggested to Neil, "Is it safer to give a 4 HE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 18, 1983 -- A15 child a loaded .22 pistol or a sub -machine gun?" Nell laughed and said "Yeah, it's like someone told me. If you fall from the top of a 40 foot silo, is it safer than falling from a 100 foot silo?" Same with insecticides. None of them are so safe that you can handle them care- lessly. By the way, the purple stuff that you put on the corn and bean seed (DL+ or B-3) are both toxic as well. if you are mixing or handling seed, don't get that stuff on your skin. I cringe when 1 see farmers with purple hands at plant. ing. 1 jokingly ask them tf they have their life insurance paid up. -Pat Lynch, Soil & Crop Specialist and John Heard Asst. Agr. Rep. SPRING PLANTING Is full speed ahead in the, Seaforth area. Despite severe frost, farmers expect half of the 1983 corn crop will be planted by this weekend, (Wassink photo) Positions limited in program One hundred more young people from Ontario's urban centres will have a chance to experience farm life this summer. Through the Junior Agri- culturalist Program, close to SCHNE SCHNEIDERS BEEF STEAKETTES FRESH COMBINATION - BUDGET PACK PORK LOIN CHOPS 3 Centre Cut Portions 3 Rib Portions 3 Tenderloin Portions Specials in effect until closing Tues. May 24 excluding Produce specials which are in effect only until closing Saturday, May 21, 1983. 500 g W SCHNEIDERS SLICED OLDE FAWNED.- SMOKED HAM 9249464 .19.4SIZE Ib. SCHNEIDERS SLICED ,:,,, , SUMMER,. SAUSAGE_- JUMBO /k9.29 Ib. SHOPSYS POTATO 8 EGG SALAD 3. S1 /k9 �.59 Ib NWINIWAW SHOPSYS MACARONI SALAD 2.62 /k9 1.19 Ib. vio Fast Fry Centre Cut Loin PORK CHOPS Country Style Rib Portion PORK LOIN Tenderloin Portion Loin PORK ROAST Schneiders Pure Pork SMOKED SAUSAGE Schneiders Sausage POLISH RING Country Gold round DINNER HAM Country Gold sliced CORNED BEEF 4.83/59 2.1910. 3.95/.91.7910, 3.95 /.91.79,0 7.03 /kg 3.1910 6.59,59 T. 991b 6.37.9 2.89 Ib 2.39 FOUR 50 g SUPER SPECIAL PRODUCT OF U.S.A. FRESH CRISP RADISHES SUPER SPECIAL PRODUCT OF U.S.A. FRESHBUNCHES GREEN ONIONS 1 16 oz. PKG. g° FRESH FROM THE LOIN \pi• SCHNEIDERS , ' FULLY COOKED .• HALVES CENTRE CUT S OLDE FASHIONED PORK CHOPS " SMOKED HAMS 4.3,8.80.99 .99 /kg 1 Ib, 3 Ib. , SCHNEIDERS FROZEN SHORT INNER PORK TAILS 0 8916J.. ` 5 Kg CARTON N '.96 FRESH Sgt'v CENTRE CUT LOIN ,s44. ` SCHNEIDERS BONELESS PORK FROZEN - 3 VARIETIES CHOPS on ROASTS MINI SIZZLERS- 5.71 kg 1 b. 500 92 PKG. SCHNEIDERS SLICED - 5 VARIETIES SIDE BACON 500 g PKG. 2 79 c'' BOX OF 16 x 5 OZ. �4\p� SCHNEIDERS 41‘‘ -NO NAME 4 SLICED - 9 VARIETIES RIB EYE STEAKS COOKED MEATS 5 LB. FROZEN is 98 175 PKGg .99 BOX SCHNEIDERS SLICED - 6 VARIETIES BOLOGNA PKG9 2.49• �c$' BOX OF 16 x 5 01. ALL MARKETS WILL BE SQ NO NAME STRIP CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 23 LOIN STEAKS - GARDEN CENTRES OPEN 9 A.M.-3 P.M. MON., MAY 23. FOREST GLEN PLAZA - Kitchener FROZEN GLENRIDGE CENTRE - Waterloo 5 LB BEECHW000 CENTRE •Waterloo Bax SOUTH CAMBRIDGE CENTRE NI SCHNEIDERS MINI DELI MEAT CHUBS , 250 g pKG. �118•98 10 PRODUCT OF CANADA ONTARIO GROWN NO. 1 QUALITY ENGLISH CUCUMBERS 89C EACH BUNCHES FOR PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 BRUSSEL SPROUTS 2.18,59 PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES 99 • HEAPING PINT SUPER SPECIAL PRODUCT OF USA CANADA NO. 1 GRADE CALIFORNIA 10 Ib. BAG 99t PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA LEMONS SIZE 140 s 6/79# CHECK ZEHRS MARKETS FOR EXCELLENT VARIETY AND PRICES ON BOX PLANTS• FLOWERS 8 VEGETABLES )NOT IN ALL MARKETS) PRODUCT Of U.S.A. FRESH LIMES PRODUCT OF U.S.A. SWEET RED RIPE FLORIDA WATERMELON 86t 39 t` PRODUCT OF U.S.A. 110. 1 4/79 - SPANISH TYPE ONIONS LONG WHITE $2.79 NEW POTATOES C G 44k2 g Ib. , tOS /kg SOf lb. PRODUCE SPECIALS IN EFFECT FROM WED. MAY 18111 UNTIL CLOSING SATURDAY MAY 21s1 290 youths will be working on farms, distributed across the province. They will experi- ence farmers' valuable know• ledge and learn about animal husbandry, machinery hand- ling and general farm labour. The experience is not limit- ed to farm skills, but includes every aspect of living with the farm family. Because of the expansion of the program's capacity, the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- Brussels The monthly meeting of the Brussels Dairy Club was held May 10 on the farm of. Wayne Lichti. The meeting's agenda was the judging of horses, dairy cows, pigs, hay and barley in preparation for the judging competition on May 28 in Clinton. Leaders Keith Johnston and Lyle Martin provided advice and different view points on the judging for both the new and old members of the 4-11 system. Improper handling is hazardous Many agricultural pesti- cides can he extremely haz- adous if handled improperly. Take time to 'read label directions carefully. Use rub- ber gloves. goggles and res- pirators. if required. Apply pesticides .ht recomtnended rates only and dispose of empty chemical containers with care. By paying strict attention to written instruc- tions, you can avoid a serious mishap with pesticides. ina SERVICE DEPOT at WATSON APPLIANCE REPAIR located in Sebringville at ture and Food can offer more opportunities to com- mercial farmers. Students will arrive for a 9 -week period, beginning June 20. Funded by the Ontario Youth Secretariat and administered by the Rural Organizations and Ser- vices Branch of the ministry. the Junior Agriculturalists receive a training allowance of 516 a day. The farmer provides one half of the allowance plus room and board. If you are a full-time, commercial farmer and can host a keen, urban youth, this program may be right for you. Contact .' Stephen Sharpe, Junior Agriculturalist Co-or- dinator of Perth and Huron counties, at the Stratford Agriculture Office at (519) 271-0280. Apply now, posi- tions are limited. dairy club meet Later in the evening, the dub discussed a pamphlet on the characteristics and pre- parations of feeds and an - swered a quiz. Donna Johnston will be hostess for the next meeting June 13. BRIAN MOORE, son of Lois and Ken Moore of Egmond- ville. will graduate May 20 with a diploma in Agricultural Production and Manage- ment. from Itidgetown Col- lege of Agricultural Tcchmll ogy. • PARTS DEPOT and L bdit I!,A3 /,, 1 SCOTT WHEELER ofArus- sels, will graduate May 20 from Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology with a diploma in Agricultural Production and Manage- ment. Young staffers at OMAF for summe PHELANS PLACE PH. 393-6181 ROY'S RADIATOR SERVICE RR2 MITCHELL 348-9114 Also specializing ih Front End Alignment & Wheel Balance "ONE MILE SOUTH OF DAVE'S SUNOCO SERVICE" *FLAT ROOFING *SHINGLES *MAINTENANCE *FREE ESTIMATES HENSALL ROOFING COMMERCIAL -RESIDENTIAL RICHARD REGIER EXETER 235-0911 BOX 1852 EXETER, ONTARIO NOM 150 CUE DIAM •We plow in plastic or clay tile •Loser controlled grade •No back filling •No stones to pick •No sub -soil on top For more Inlormotion please write RR 4 Stretford Onl N5A 655 or roll X71-4777 PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CHERRY TOMATOES PINT 1.39 PRODUCT OF HONDURAS DOLE BRAND 1.79 PINEAPPLES SIZE ,.. EACH NO NAME T-7-7 OR 104-4 FERTILIZER - 20 k9 3.99 NO -NAME FOR YOUR GARDEN 4-121 FERTILIZER 10 Kg 2.99 PRODUCT OF CHILI RED SWEET EMPEROR GRAPES IOL /kg 11.1916. PRODUCT OF CANADA, FRESH COLE SLAW 8 or PKGS 2/99' PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA SIZE 113 NAVEL ORANGES Doz 1.79 PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA BUNCH CARROTS EA 79' NO NAME WEED S. FEE0 FERTILIZER 10-4-410 Kg 4.99, ONTARIO FANCY MACINTOSH APPLES 3 Ib BAG PRODUCT OF U.S.A. FLORIDA FRESH ZUCCHINI SQUASH NO NAME CRABGRASS PREVENTER 10 Kg BAG 1.49 1.96 /kg Sr lb. PRODUCT OF ONTARIO BEAN SPROUTS 1,30 /kg 59# Ib. FARM DRAINAGE PRODUCT OF S. AFRICA GRANNY SMITH 1.96 /kg APPLES , S9' lb. PRODUCT OF ONTARIO DUTCH SETS PKG. 79°, 9.99 NO NAME TOP SOIL 36 LITRE z.99 Prodt%e specials In effect until closing Saturday, May 21 We reserve the right to limit purchases to reasonable family requirements. IMPATIENS -DE W II IAS -G EAAMIRIIS HANGING BASKETS to 8.95` f Installation of CLAY OR PLASTIC TILE Open Tffench - or - Trenchless (ALL WQRKMANSHIP & MATERIALS cc\ GUARANTEED) Call fpr a quote! H. SEBBEN & SONS LTD. R.R. 4 STRATFORD Ph. 273-1943 Stephen Sharpe, 22, a an his role as Junior Agri ur- alist Co -Ordinator for Perth and -Huron counties in early May. He was born in Mon- treal and lived in Quebec for five years. Later his family moved to Sarnia. He has just finished his third year at the University of Guelph where he is majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Computer Science, His hobbies include photography, cycling, camp- ing, boating and other sports. Huron and Perth County farm families wishing more information about hosting a Junior Agriculturalist should contact Stephen at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, 413 Hibernia Street, Stratford, NSA 5W2, phone 519-271-0280, as soon as possible. AGRICREW Steve Horn, Agricrew Co - Ordinator for Huron County is a native of Gowanstown, north of Listowel, in Perth County. He lives with his family on a small beef farm raising Simmental cattle. Be- fore he came to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, he worked for the Listowel Branch of the United Co - Operatives of Ontario in the fertilizer and petroleum de- partmen ts. Steve attended the Listow- el District Secondary School before entering Centralia College of Agricultural Technology where he is working towards a Diploma in Agriculture in the Busi- ness Management Course. When finished at Centralia, his future plans include obtaining a degree in Agri- culture Science at Guelph. Although his work term with Agricrew will be only a short time, over the summer months, he is looking for- ward to it. The Agricrew Program has been a success in past years and no doubt the level of requests for the service will increase again in '83. For more information about obtaining the services d an Agricrew, please con- tact Steve Horn at the Agricultural Office, Clinton, 482-3428 or Zenith 7-3040. -Don Pullen Agricultural Representative.