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Student Who Designed School Crest Not All Silos Are Equal John Madill, Agronomist Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology Your cows deserve the best, but should it come from a glass lined steel silo or an inexpensive bunker. Dairy farmers certainly require the convenience of a vertical silo either concrete or steel to minimize labor problems in feeding. A well constructed concrete silo will normally have about 5-10 per cent dry matter loss due to fermenta- tion. A sealed silo may have less loss than a concrete silo especially when moisture con- tent is too low for an unsealed unit. A sealed silo with a bottom unloader . offers an advan- tage in more uniform feeding. Faster unloading around the sides than in the middle results in material at the top moving rapidly down the unloader. This causes a mix- ing when the silo is unloaded. The cattle-do not have abrupt feeding changes which may result in production decreas- es. The silo may alsobe filled without interrupting unloader operation. While the glass lined steel silo mav offer the best in Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education John Smith (left) and Dave Patterson, superintendent of planning for the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education (right) pose with Pines Senior Public School student Jim Lycett who created the school crest. Jim is a grade 8 student. The picture was taken at the recent Pines School official opening. DURHAM AGRI NEWS Cow Subsidy Program We have had a large number of questions from dairy pro- ducers, as to whether or not, dairy cows qualify under the Federal Cow Subsidy Pay- ment Program. The answer to this question is "Yes", dairy animals come under the pro gram and anyone who bas sold dairy cows from Novem- ber 16 to April 30, would be eligible to apply for the subsidy. Anyone still wishing application forms for the Cow Su sidy Program, may con- tact the Agricultural Office in Bowmanville. Information for Beginning Part-Time Farmers We now have available in our office a new publication called, "Informatjon for Beginning Part-Time Farm- ers", which is being made available to help meet the growing number of requests or information from begin- ning and part-time farmers. \s the tîtle indicates, the . iformation in this publication i'î intended for people who have already commenced or are planning to ,comnence "Grand Harvest'. Baler Twine is available solely through sole Cordage Co. Ltd. Twine advertised by Superior Twine Co. Ltd. as "Grand Harvest" is not supplied by Cole Cordage Co. Ltd. Look for the twine labelled "Grand Harvest" Made in Ireland Extra quality twine guaranteed to give top satisfaction with a strenqth of 300 Ibs. tensile * Registered trade mark farming on a part-time basis. It might be considered as a starting >oint for them in the search f or relevant, basic information of a general nature, which may then lead to more specific requests for various types of information contained in Factsheets and other bulletins that are avail- able through the Agricultural Office. It is a general inform- ation type of pamphlet and it is not intended for someone who is thinking of specializing in one particular area or for present commercial farmers. We do feel, however, that anyone who is starting out on a art-time basis or on a hobby asis could find this pamphlet useful and if you do want a copy, drop in to the Agricul- tural Office and we will have them available for you. Junior Farmers Need Your Help As everyone knows, the International Plowing Match is being held this year in the Region of Durham. The County Junior Farmers and the Ontario County Junior ,Farmers are planning on putting together an exhibit in the tented city about the Junior Farmer Program. This exhibit will include a history of Junior Farmers in the area and to this end, the Junior Farmers are requesting the help of people in the area. Required items include: pic- tures, articles and any other type of information that people may have relating to the Junior Farmer Program over the years in the Durham Region. Everything will be returned to the people in- volved, so if you do have any information that you feel might be useful in this type of exhibit, please get in touch with Brenda Metcalf, f[R. 2, Bowmanville, Phone: 623-5001. Workmen's Compensation for Summer Help During the next few months, quite a large number of farmers in the county will be hiring some summer help. It is important to remember that you, as an employer, are responsible for paying Work- men's Compensation for em- ATTENTION FARMERS! WHY PAY MORE? SAVE ON PREMIUM QUALITY GAS --DIESEL FUEL MOTOR OIL Prompt Delivery Please Call Collect DXOiL WITBY 668-3381 Look No Further than ORONO ELECTRIC Your Friendly Courteous Dealer for v*WESTINGHOUSE * HOOVER ELECTROHOME *SIMPLICITY *RCA WE-SERVICE and SELL EVERYTHING! PHONE 983-5108 ployees. We know that in the past, farmers have ont both- ered to do this in a large number of cases, however, we are strongly encouraging any- one who em ploys, either part-time or fuil-time help to take out Workmen's Compen- sation. You are fine, as long as the Workmen's Compensation Board doesn't find out that you are not covered, or that your employee does not have an accident, however, if your employee had an accident, then, you, as the employer will be in trouble. The Workmen's Compensation Board will sue you to recover their expenses, if an insurable employee isn't insured and is injured on the job. There are two areas of concern, those being Unem- ployment Insurance and Can- ada Pension Plan. Emuloyers are required to make re- ductions from the employees' wages under certain condi- tions. You are also required to pay into these plans as an employer on behalf of your employees. Further informa- tion on the requirements and criteria that are set out for payment into these various plans, you can either coitact the Agricultural Office in Bowmanville or the Taxation Office in Belleville, Phone Zenith 0-4000. Summer Fat Depression Fresh green pastures pro- vide nearly ideal feed for dairy cattle. Most producers find that the time when their herds are out on pasture corresponds with their highest average production levels. In most cases, it also results in an apprecieble summer fat depression in the herds of many counties. The area from Toronto east, the lowest point of depression usually occurs in July or August. In general, terns, it generally comes about one month after the cows go to pasture. To help reduce or prevent the drop in fat content dairy producers should examine their summer feeding programs closely. Sudden massive changes in the amount and type of rations should be avoided. The most common mistake at this time of year is to switch from a winter feeding program of corn silage and hay to pasture only. This is a drastic change in the type of feed and a significantly lower intake of fibre takes place. Generally, excellent pasture is availabYe for only a short period, and supplementary feeding is needed. Dairy cattle require roughage and long fibre to maintain their fat test and production levels. If a herd is on' pasture, green- chop., or second-cut after- math, it is recommended that each animal should receive 5 10 lbs. of dry hay daily, split in at least two feedings. In addition to providing the fibre requirements that hay helps to prevent bloat problems while on pasture. Grain mixtures for cattle on good to fair pasture should contain approximately 16 per cent crude protein. The grain used in the ration should be rolled or ground as coarsely as possible. While animals should have free access to water, mineral mix, cobalt iodize salt, shade is also a consideration, as during hot, summer dry spells, cattle tend to do more grazing at night, resting during the day. A herd's average fat test can drop 1.0 degrees above 26 degrees C. or 80 degrees F. Farmers who do not put their cattle out to pasture, should maintain cool barn temper- atures with adequate flow through ventilation and ther mostat control ventilation fans. If you are having problems with fat depression in your herd, or other problems re- lated to the dairy operation, Don Taylor the Dairy Cattle Specialist working out of the Brighton office, will be avail- able and we can set up appointments with him, if you so wish Fat heads, leah- brains. preservation and feeding one major problem remains. What comes out is never as good as what went in. In tact there has never been a silo which improved the feed that went into it. Losses due to fermen tation will always result in dry matter, protein and vitamii loss intil the ph drops causing the fermentation to stop. If immature legumes are har vested the feeding value of a ton of dry matter as haylage may be as good as half a ton of soybean meal. The protein value from mature grass haylage may be no better than feeding straw. Moisture contents are im portant for preservation in different types of silos. You can save $135 on a moisture tester by using this simple test. Grab a handful of chopped forage, squeeze it in your hand and let go If it stays in a round ball it is ïeady for a bunker. Haylage which falls apart slowly should be 0 ut in a vertical concrete silo. ealed silos should have sho haylage which readily falls exp apart. In the sealed unit good Bob preservation is more certain Chr LI BINGO Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 18, 1975 Newtonville Cubs Receive Awards for Tree Sales n Monday, June 9th, the 1st Newtonville Cub Pack received their awards for efforts in selling trees to w their work for Trees for Canada. Altogether, the Pack raised $879 to be put toward camping enses and other projects, The top six winners and their leaders are from left to right, Assistant Leader i McOuat, Steve Willsher, Mike Umphrey, Tim Gardner, Robbie Wannamaker, Daniel White, George ysler, and Assistant Leader Pat Gardner. ~MAVILLE ONS CLB SI DS EFRES MENTS SOF CHANiCE MANY DIFFERENT AND NOVEL BOOTHS Bowmanvyle MEMORIAL PARK Liberty Street South FREDAY JU 20 h Bring the Family for an Evenîng of Fun and Enjoyment! Big Draw for. 1975 Monte Carlo V-8 Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power, Brakes WUNNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TICKETS .0O each All Proceeds for Lions Community Work