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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 21, 1976 Section Two Agricultural News by A.O. Dalrymple, Agricultural Representative Virus Hits Late Oats and Barley Late planted crops of oats and barley are showing symp- toms of disease throughout the area, and for that matter across Ontario. In the case of oats, the fields have a reddish- yellowish tinge and on closer inspection, the leaves have a discolouration and a reddish- yellowish tinge which starts near the leaf tips and pro- gresses downward on the leaf. There may be blotches or stripes of yellowing progress- ing until the entire leaf becomes yellow to white or red depending on whether it is oats, or in the case of barley, the same is true only you don't get quite as reddish a colour to the plant. Plants infected when they are very young may become severely stunted or die without heading. Others may be stunted to varying degrees, and produce smaller than normal heads, some of which may be entirely or partially sterile. The disease in the case of oats is called Red Leaf of Oats, while in the case of barley it is called Yellow Dwarf of Barley. The disease is transmitted from plant to plant by Aphids, and this year the Aphid population is pro- bably as high as it has ever been due to the wet conditions and the ideal weather for the multiplying of the Aphid population. The disease is always pre- sent, but this year it bas reached a stage that means a loss of crop to many farmers throughout Ontario. A number of questions have been asked by farmers as to what they can do with the field. If the crop was in early enough, they likely will be able to harvest it and get a reasonable yield depending on when the field might have been affected, if infected. In the case of late planted fields, where the growth may be anywhere from 12 to 15 inches, or in that general height? and if the infection is serious, which in all fields we have seen is the case, then the oats probably will not be worth combining. It may be that you want to take it off for hay or silage or pasture. In the case of fields where it is not underseeded you may take it off or it may be that you want to plough it down. If you are ploughing under make sure STATE FARM- Tise VWart's Nusisea• Ore Hfomeowners Insurer More people insure their homes with State Farm than with any other company. That's because they've found State Farmoffers the best in service, protection and economy. Give me a call. l'Il be glad to give you all the details. DIRK BRINKMAN Scugog St. - Bowmanville Telephone 623-3621 STATE FARM Like a good neighbor, State Fann istlere. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY NRC Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario that the material is well covered. You could summer fallow and put it into winter wheat. Again however, the same disease does effect winter wheat, and is called Yellow Dwarf of Wheat. If you are putting in wheat, then they tell us at the University of Guelph that you should plan on planting at least 7 to 10 days later than normal. Early planted wheat may pick up the infection, and the crop could be ruined or set back. Another question asked is, "Will the disease be prevalent next year?" Frankly, no one can answer this question although past experience has indicated that it is not likely to be a problem. Weather conditions, the prevalence of Aphids, and late planting could bring it about another year, but, normally we don't have it that often. I note in a release from New York State that in Erie County it is causing the same problem as here and it is 14 years since they have had any problems with it on an economic scale. We do have a few copies of an Agdex release entitled Cereal Virus Diseases. If anyone is interested in getting a copy of this, we will send it to you as long as they are available, if you contact the office at 234 King St. E., Bowmanville, L1C 1P5. We might add that Newsletter outlining the problems, and enclosing the Agdex has been sent to all Soil & Crop Im- provement Association mem- bers in the County. Anyone who is not a member, and would like to join should send $5.00 along with your name and address to the Soil & Crop Improvement Association at 234 King St. E. Bowmanville, and they will be put on the mailing list and receive in- formation such as this, as it is needed. For further information, we suggest that farmers contact the Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture & Food in Bowman- ville at 416-623-3348, or Neil Moore, Crops Specialist at Lindsay at 705-324-6125. SHAW'S Calvin, Dorothy and Kevin Crago took part in the Centennial Angus Field Day last Sunday at New Lodge Farms, the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Massey, Cobourg. John Ayre bas returned from a pleasant visit with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cole Blackburn, England. This being John's first plane ride he encountered some great experiences with the air strike being on. It was twelve hours after he left home before he was on the plane in Niagara Falls, N.Y. bound for Manchester, Eng- gland. While in England he visited London - seeing Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and other interesting ancient land marks. Travelling to Scotland he viewed the beauti- ful countryside, visited a sheep farm and saw Border Collie Dogs. He spent some time in Edinburgh and Glas- gow and arrived at Toronto Airport last Sunday ahead of schedule. It sounds like a wonderful experience and one that John will long remember. Donald and Gail Rickard flew to Vancouver last week to attend the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association. This dominion- wide organization is one which is self-sustaining and there- fore directs its own policies and programs; serving as an advisory unit to the Canadian goverrment. the main discus- sions centred around crop development and research, government affecting seed growers, contract seed pro- duction, and the ensuing metrication which will take place in early 1977 when they recommend sale ofgrains in 25 kg bags - equivalent of 57 pounds. On the return trip Don and Gail stopped at Calgary to attend the big Stampede. They found the chuck-wagon races on Saturday evening and the Stampede breakfast on Sun- day morning hosted by the Hon. Harry Hayes - to which 3500 people came - real Western experiences. 4-H Landscape Gardeners Publicized in the Enthusiast The following article ap- peared in a recent edition of the Enthusiast, a publication dealing with 4-H activities in the country. It was written by Fay Langmaid and Marilyn Knox and was headlined 4-H Landscaping and Gardening Club, Durham County. "Our club is organized in much the same way as the other 4-H clubs in Ontario. The year starts off with a program planned by both leaders and members and the summers' work is completed with an Achievement Day which is held in late August. "The project can consist of any landscape and-or garden- ing activity that members plan for their home. We are evaluated by attendance at meetings, completion of our project, a record book, and a quiz. We all pile into cars on Achievement Day and tour to every member's home where a presentation is made by the member to explain plans, work, expectations and final results of his project. The member also explains any further plans that he may have for next year. Everyone has a chance to judge the projects.This keeps us all involved and gives us a greater understanding of the 'xfrk- "Our members also take part in a county demonstra- tion night and an exhibit for the Blackstock Fall Fair, Durham Centre Fall Fair and Lindsay Central Exhibition. In the past few years we have received several firsts and seconds which we feel is an achievement for such a new club. "The Gladiolus and Dahlia Society of Bowmanville, have an annual competition and have included a section in which 4-H'ers may compete. The categories include several floral arrangements and specimen classes for our gladiolus. The Society pro- vided forms for all the club members, so all of us enter the competition. Our members thoroughly appreciate the Gladiolus Society's help in supplying the members of our club with a sample of various varieties, as many of the group have never experienced growing this type of bulb. "Our club leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tink have also helped us in every way possible and have shared with us their love of horticulture.' "This year's program will expose us to many aspects of gardening and landscaping. We are going to visit a local greenhouse, have guest speak- ers on annuals, landscaping and showing flowers and we'll even try a bit of floral arranging. "We're a happy group and always feel that we've made a lot of progress at the end of the project. If you happen to be in our area at any time and would like to join us for a meeting, please do! We would like to encourage you to try a similar club in your area. There are many community resources and references for your use and we're sure that you'll get a lot more out of the club besides some sun on your back and dirt under your fingernails. OBITUARY FINDLAY CUNNINGHAM Findlay Cunningham, of R.R. 1, Hampton, died at his residence on Wednesday, July 7th, 1976. He was in his 47th year. 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