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10 = PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb! 1, 1978 Snowmobiles a problem for farmers Snowmobiles may have become popular recreation- al vehicles, but for Ontario STERLING STERLING TRUST CORPORATION 2 INVEST NOW! ways to hydro bills on the farm 9 For 5 Years. IF INTEREST IS PAID ANNUALLY DON FORDER Insurance Agency 24 WATER STREET PORT PERRY PHONE: 985-8471 farmers they have become a nuisance, says R.W. Irwin of the School of Engineer- ing, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Because their tracks re- duce the yield and quality of crops, snowmobiles should not be operated on crop land. Professor Irwin says that vast open fields -of snow invite invasion of private property, frequently without the permission of the farm- . er. But few people know that snowmobiles affect the life of the crop. For exam- Reducing energy waste on the farm can save produc- ers money without affecting production, says Grant Webber, agricultural energy conservation supervisor for Ontario Hydro. Mr. Webber suggests the following steps to help pro- ducers cut down their hydro bills. Check insulation in ceil- ings and attics. Use insula- tions with a minimum resis- tance to heat transfer of R28 for ceilings. Insulation in the walls of farm build- =) WIN A VALENTINE For the One you Love! ENTER OUR DRAW FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HEART FILLED WITH DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES BY MOIRS. "Retails for $19.00 Nothing to buy. Drop in & enter. Draw to be made 6 p.m., February 13, 1978. SWAMP VARIETY Hwy. 12 - 985-8322 Closed Tuesdays. mineral offer these benefits? Shur-Gain Minerals do. Six, or more formulations, to Does your livestock meet every feeding and roughage program. You won't need all six, probably one or two, but you do need the choices. See your Shur-Gain dealer about the best choices in minerals and at modest prices. @, essential minerals for livestock Shur-Gain--for the modern farmer WALLACE MARLOW CO. LTD. | BLACKSTOCK - ONTARIO 986-4201 ple, if alfalfa is smothered in the first winter after planting, the yield is de- creased on that field as long as the stand remains (3 years). - In some cases, mobiles crossing fields frac- ture and break frozen leaves of hay, pasture plants, and fall wheat, open- ing the possibility of disease invasion. Snowmobile tracks also compact the snow, increasing the density of the packed snow and destroying its insulating value. SNow-.. A depth of snow prevents the deep penetration of frost, says Professor Irwin. The increased density and increase in relative water content encourages frost penetration. "The additional water content causes ice to form which in turn may smother alfalfa or fall wheat. It may also cause plant roots "to separate through frost heaving." Compacted snow also creates paths for water which may add to existing soil erosion problems. reduce large ings and residences should be a minimum of R12. Check ventilation systems in animal housing buildings. The ventilation system should be tied in with the heating system. Make sure you are not pumping pur- chased heat outdoors. Light "only necessary areas. Keep light bulbs clean. A clean 60-watt bulb is more effective than a dirty 100- watt bulb. Install dimmer light con- trols where practical, or install timer devices switch lights off and on auto- automatically. Localize heat and light. Don't heat or light a whole area when part will do. Put up a curtain to keep heat and light in one section of the building. to- Reduce heat in farm buildings to the ~require- ments of the animals or birds. many farmers are overheating buildings for personal comfort. For . diary cattle temperatures of "7C or 45F are sufficient. Use the proper wiring. Ten percent of the product- ion of an electrical device can be lost through too small wiring. . Check the accuracy and location of thermostats. Make sure the thermostat is located where it will not be unduly affected by a nearby animal. Use a thermometer to check the accuracy of the thermostat. Make sure taps are not dripping hot water. One drip of hot water per second can mean 175 gallons of water are wasted each month. Banks double support for Ontario farmers The farm sector in Ontario continues to be one of the more dynamic areas of banking in the province, ac-. cording to the Canadian Bankers' Association (CBA). - Bank loans to farmers in the province have doubled since 1973 and now exceed $1 billion, the CBA says in a review of banking trends in the province. During the latest 12 months farm loans were up almost a quarter of a billion dollars or 28 per cent. This compares with a rise of less - than 22 per cent for all pro- vinces combined during the period. Ontario accounts for about 30 per cent of the $3.58 billion in bank farm loans across Canada. The agricultural industry is a vital one and the banks have tailored specialized programs and services for itsrequirements. In total the banks now provide well over half of the credit extended to the farm sector, the CBA said. In other lending categories there was also a strong rise in home financing. The banks' residential mortgage loans in Ontario rose 25 per cent to $3.81 billion from $3.04 billion during the 12 months. Personal savings deposits in Ontario rose slightly more than 20 per cent to $18.99 billion from $15.81 billion. The figures are the latest available from the Bank of Canada and cover the 12 - months ended June 30, 1977. MORTGAGE LOANS J, Ist Mortgages from 10%% | 2nd Mortgages from 11%2% | No Salary Requirements. Homes-Cottages-Farms-Debt, MORTGAGES PURCHASED Call FRANK COULSTING SUTTON (416-)722-8343 Morris Pompili Mortgage Broker Consolidation CTF. The Farm Scene BEEF PRODUCERS ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1978 Rumensin was the topic for discussion by the guest 'speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Ontario County - Beef Improvement Association which was held in the Town Hall, Sunderland, on Tuesday, January 24th, 1978. . The speaker, Mr. Bruce M. Cook, Sales Manager, Elanco Products Division, Eli-Lilly & Co. Canada Ltd., explained that this product gives a 10% improvement in feed efficiency when fed in the feedlot to beef steers and heifers. Rumensin, itself is not a growth promotant, and can be used in conjunction with such products as Synovex and Ralgro. it The active ingredient in Rumensin is monensin, a natural product, produced from cultured bacteria. When this product is fed to a ruminant animal it jo increases -the percentage of proprionic acid, which occurs naturally in the rumen, resulting in a greater feed efficiency. No withdrawal period is required before cattle are sent to market, however, this product should not be used for lactating dairy animals, or other animals not 'intended for beef. The speaker explained that feed containing Rumensin should not be fed to non-ruminant animals, particularly horses, as consumption of this product by ig an equine animal can be fatal. Also speaking on the programme, was Mr. Gus Lask, local director on the Ontario Cattlemen's Associ- ation. Mr. Lask commented on the activities of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association during the past year, and particularly mentioned such items as producer protection in the event of bankruptcy, market inform- . ation, freight. rates, and beef information for con- sumers. Mr. Lask mentioned that import quotas on the; importation of beef in 1978 had been set at 146.92: million pounds. He also indicated that live cattle were' not under an import quota. ' - Officers and directors of the Ontario County Beef § Improvement Association for 1978 are as follows: President - Clare Bagshaw, R.R.2, Sunderland; 1st Vice-President - Ron Deeth, R.R.2, Port Perry; 2nd Vice-President - Hugh Clark, R. R.2, Uxbri-ge; Past President - Glen Squire, R.R.1, Pickering; Sec.-Treas. - H. Ivan Bell, Box 309, Uxbridge; Director to O.C.A. - Gus Lask, R.R.1,Sunderland. Directors: Pickering - Glen Squire, R.R.1, Pickering; Whitby - Bill Guthrie, R.R.2, Whitby; E. Whitby - Stafford Cosway, R.R.1, Oshawa; Reach - Ron Deeth, R.R.2, Port Perry; Scugog - Doug Crozier, R.R.3, Port Perry; Uxbridge & - Scott - Hugh Clark, R. R.2, Uxbridge; Brock - Harvey |" Purvis, R. R.3, Sunderland; Thorah - Clarence Hewitt, R. R.2, Beaverton; Mara - Morris Martin, R.R.3, Brechin; Rama - John McFadyen R.R.1, Brechin. Directors at Large: Gus Lask, R.R.1, Sunderland; Clare Bagshaw, R.R.2, Sunderland. Opening new doors to small business MR. PETER H. CASH one of our representatives will be at Railroadhouse Motor, Hotel, Hwy. 7A, Po Perry, on Thursday, February 9th, 1978 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone 985-8131 for appt. It you require financing to start, modernize or CELL RTE CEE ETCH FE CR obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. ee FEDERAL [S[ONY/AY/ 08) DEVELOPMENT BANK 22 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario Telephone: 416-576-6800 Ie RS HENS TT EASE TRIO ET NRE ary A