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Co-op fertilizer warehouse The new Simcoe District Cooperative fertilizer warehouse was officially opened two weeks ago on the 8 concession of Flos Township. The fertilizer custom blending warehouse will serve North Simcoe farmers, University of Guelph offers soil test program by Robert A. Humphries Associate Agricultural Representative North Simcoe-Elmvale Soil Test Adjustments Many farmers are taking advantage of the soil test program offered by the University of Guelph. Soil test values are determined and fertilizer recommendations are provided for each field sampled. Problems can arise if a farmer decides to spread manure on a field and still follows the commercial fertilizer recommend- ation based on "no manure added.' in- formation sent with his sample. For example if your nutrient requirement for a corn field is 90 Ibs. nitrogen per acre, 40 lbs. phosphate per acre and 110 Ibs. potash per acre, and you decide at the last minute to spread ten tons of cattle manure per acre you will have to make some substantial ad- justments. In this case, the ten tons of manure per acre will reduce the nutrient need to 40 Ibs. nitrogen per acre and 201bs. phosphate per acre and 20 lbs per acre of potash. This requirement can be met: with a commercial fer- tilizer such as (16-8-8) at 250 lbs. per acre. Lawn and Garden Soil Tests ' The University of Guelph will continue to provide a soil testing service to home gar- deners in 1977. Effective immediately, the fee for this service has been reduced from $5.00 to $1.00 per sample. Sample boxes and_in- formation sheets are available at the Elmvale Agricultural Office. The Limestone Additive Agricultural limestone is a soil additive that is often overlooked until it is too late. Limestone is essential because it makes nitrogen, phosphorus and . potassium more available to the crop. It supplies both calcium and magnesium which are important elements for plant growth. Soil bac- teria are more active with an adequate supply of limestone in the soil. Limestone should be applied according to soil test. It must be mixed with the soil by ploughing or discing. Spreading it on a sod field will have little effect. Agricultural limestone is available as calcite or dolomite. Dolomite is recom- mended when soil test readings for magnesium are 100 or below. We are fortunate to have a supplier of high quality Agricultural Limestone in the County. McKean Quarries at and is ready for operation just in time for the 1977 planting season which has already started because of the warm dry weather. Collingwood are equippea to deliver and spread this product. Soil pH levels should be checked before _ at- tempting to establish alfalfa, red clover or trefoil stands. Dairy Heifer raising Raising healthy, strong replacement heifers for a herd is a goal of every herdsman, and to do so, the newborn calf should get off to a good start. The navel cord is just as susceptible to germs as an open cut. The navel cord should be dipped in an iodine solution im- mediately after birth. Quality manufactured homes and cottages delivered to your lot and usually erected on your foundation in one to two weeks. Staff photo June 'Forage Days' Borage Days '77, an educational program for farmers, will be held at the Elora Research Station near Guelph, June 7, 8 and 9. This program, one of the major agricultural events of the summer, will deal with all aspects of perennial forages: growing, harvesting, storing and feeding. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ontario Agricultural College, the program is designed to _ provide farmers with the latest information on forages. Program organizers expect several thousand people to attend the If insects are making a home of your garden... "WILDWOOD" cottages with natural redwood siding start at $9995.00 delivered within 100 miles. "LAKEHURST" homes start at $18,900.00 delivered to your lot complete Get Diazinon Garden and Fruit Tree Spray. e Kills sucking and chewing in- sects on fruit trees, flowers, vegetables. e Controls leatherjackets (craneflies) and other common insects in lawns. e Comes in liquid spray concentrate form. with carpet and drapes. Come and see our model homes and let our sales consultants show you the easy way to build. Our homes and cottages are built to meet or exceed the building code and are easily financed. BUY NOW AND SAVE THE HICH HOUSE LiMMED F-I-E nome pivision event. Forage Days '77 will feature tours to look at growing forage crops hoth far stared feed and for pasture for beef cattle. The feeding of forages will be demon- strated and discussed at the Dairy Research Centre. Harvesting equipment will be on display at the station. Speakers will discuss how to use the different pieces of equipment together so that they make a harvest and storage system. Other exhibits will include products used in forage production such as seed, fertilizer and pesticides. GREEN CROSS The lawn and garden problem solvers. ~ OF FORD PICK - UPS IN THE AREA 2 Hwy. 11, 4 miles north of Barrie - SHANTY BAY HANNA MOTOR SALES 445-4300 HUME ST. COLLINGWOOD THE LARGEST SELECTION THE OLD PRICES ! !! HAS (705) 728-9700 Scott takes new position by Alan W. Scott This will be my final press release as Agricultural Represen- tative for North Simcoe. On May 2nd I moved to the Stratford area to serve in a similar position in Perth County. I have enjoyed immensely the thirteen years of work in North Simcoe. I have appreciated the strong farm organizations in this provides an opportunity to move closer to the county in which I grew up and it also provides an opportunity for a new employment experience. Nevertheless Simcoe County and its residents will be greatly missed and we will always look forward to renewing acquaintances from this area. I would like to extend a area, people. hospitality of its residents, portunity to exchange ideas with many different the friendly very sincere thank you to County residents for their interest, cooperation, assistance, and friendly hospitality over the years. and the op- The new location Alan Scott | : We owe you an apology In the May Shoppers Drug Mart Moneysaver Flyer distributed in this area, Secret Roll-on Antiperspirant is advertised at 99° for a 2.5 oz. size. The correct size is 1.5 0z., not 2.5 oz. as shown. SHOPPERS DRUG MART. ia Canada's Drugstore a HOW MUCH MONEY Pay off all your debts in one clean sweep and have only one small monthly payment 'LL LEND YOU MONEY TO... GREAT NORTHERN CREDIT CORP. DO YOU NEED? 2,500 to 100,000 ePay off a mortgage eCombine 2 or more mortgages into 1 ePay taxes and insurance eConsolidate overdue bills elmprove property -- e@Pay off a loan company or bank ePurchase car, boat or cottage eOr for any worthwhile purpose CALL ME PERSONALLY DUANE PATFIELD 429-3615 Box 143, Collingwood, Ontario Thank-You On behalf of the Church family, the management and staff of Church's Farm Supply Ltd., we wish to thank all our relatives, friends, neighbours, customers and suppliers for their most gracious expressions of sympathy which were extended to us in the recent loss of our dear one, Charles Church. In respect to Charles Church, we would also like to take this opportunity to inform our customers and suppliers that Church's Farm Supplies Ltd. will continue in business in the same traditions that were set up by Charles Church and which have proved so successful. _The new management now in operation is: John Church, General Manager; Al Manager; Merton Rea, Parts Manager, Manager. We extend our thanks to our many custome Blackwell, Office Manager; Russ Blackman, Sales and Don Orchard, Service rs for their loyal patronage in the past, and our promise to give good and faithful service in years to come. Church's Farm Su pplies Ltd. COMPLETE FERTILIZER SERVICES Prescription Blending ea Get the exact nitrogen, phosphate, potash formula that you need for your yield goal. CO-OP custom blending returns the most for your crop investment. Bulk Spreading Save the cost of labour and equipment investment by _ letting CO-OP deliver and > >~ . spread your exact +. .> fertilizer formula. Supplemental Nitrogen Aqua, anhydrous or dry, your CO-OP has nitrogen and all the equipment .* necessary to apply it to your crop. ys Bag and Bulk Pickup You can save by picking up your CO-OP fertilizer in bulk or bag. Your CO-OP has every fertilizer option to fit your plant food needs. B SERVICE SIMCOE CO-OP 259 Innisfil St., Barrie 726-6531 CHEMICAL HEADQUARTERS Your Co-operative has the complete range of chemicals necessary to control just about any condition during your crop cycle. Free booklets and instructions are available. SEED VARIETIES CO-OP has the seed to give you a wide choice of varieties suitable for Ontario soils, climate and required yields. CO-ORDINATED PROGRAMS Every year, your Co-operative publishes the latest information and recommended growing techniques ina series of crop production guides. Ask for your free copies, CO-OP has more grain handling and marketing facilities than anyone else in Ontario. Talk to your CO-OP Grain Marketing people about marketing your grain. SERVICES 8th Concession, Flos Twp., just West of Hwy. 27, Elmvale 322-3041 Wednesday, May 4, 1977, Page 7