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Durham Agricutural News By Rod Stork, Associate Agricultural Rep. Winter Wheat Payment Announced The Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board has announced the final payment of $9.86 per tonne or 26.8 cents per bushel on 1977 crop wheat sales by producers. The payment wil1 be made to producers before the end of September to all those producers who sold wheat during 1977 crop year, ending on June 30, 1978. This payment will bring the total received by producers for the 1977 crop to an average of $83.36 per tonne or $2.26.8 per bushel. In a release from the wheat board, it is pointed out the average is substantially less than the previous year's level of $114. per tonne due to depressed export prices during the marketing period. Record sales were attained by the Wheat producers Marketing Board and this was necessary due to the large crop that was taken off in the summer of 1977. Carryover from the 1977 crop into the 1978 crop year is minimal. The lower 1977 average price has resulted in producers qualifying for deficiency payments out of the Agricul- tural Stabilization Act. The Ontario Wheat Board made a submission to the Federal Government in April to have the 1977 crop designated under the Act and to grant the deficiency payments accordingly. The Board's audit bas now been completed and the Board is in a position to provide final figures to the Federal Government to determine the amount of deficiency payient. Such documentation is being turned over to the government immediately and the Ontario Wheat Board has estimated the deficiency payment of about $33 per tonne, or .90 per bushel, and it is the hope of tbe Board, that funds will be paid to producers in the very near future. Plant Winter Wheat Early Severe winterkill and a wet fall last year means that only 326,000 tonnes of winter wheat were harvested in 1978. In comparison, in 1977 farmers reaped 817,000 tonnes from a record acreage. Early planting in a firm seed bed produces more vigorous growth, lessening the chance of winterkill. The best time for central and eastern Ontario farmers to plant winter wheat is September 1st to September 2oth. We get many calls from farmers each year who decide near the end of September that they should put in winter wheat and wonder about the advisability. Based on last year's experience and experience over a number of years, we would strongly urge that you not plant winter wheat in this area after the 20th of September. When you have your soil ready, plant your winter wheat. Don't wait as the wet period can soon throw you off schedule and get you beyond the safe date, which will allow the proper growth of winter wheat before going into the winter. Yorkstar and Frederick are the two most common varieties that are grown, and if producers grow both of these varieties on their acreages, you can reduce the risk of disease or weather damage that may affect one variety more than the other. Frederick does mature a few days earlier than Yorkstar, so farmers have more leeway in harvesting large acreages. When considering fertilizer needs, soil test results are important. However, if you have been unable to get a soil test, a common fertilizer to use is 8-32-16 at about 200 kg. per hectare to supply adequate amounts of phosphorus and potash for vigour. This' can very very much depending on the crop that was grown previously and the amount of fertilizer that has been used in prior years. If winter wheat is planted after legume crops, for instance, which have been ploughed under, nitrogen is usually not r'quired. Growers should check that winter wheat seed has been treated at the recommended rates with Vitaflo 250. Don't assume that coloured seed bas been treated properly. Care should be taken at setting the drill at the proper seed depth to ensure adequate moisture. If the-drill plants the seed too deeply, emergence will take longer and, again, will hurt the establishment of wheat before winter starts. Forage Conference 1978 Many farmers have probably read preliminary news releases about Forage Conference 1978 and are now wanting more information. We want to take this opportun- ity to briefly outline this Program which will be held in December, so that interested producers can make arrange- ments to attend. The Conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, December thirteenth and fourteenth at the Skyline Hotel in Toronto. The Program begins at 9 a.m. on December 13th and carries through to the afternoon of the 14th. In addition to keynote speakers and many workshop sessions that are planned during the two days, many commercial exhibits will also be on display at the Skyline Hotel. Concur- rent sessions will take place during the afternoon, and this means that a lot of informa- tion can be presented by a lot of speakers in a short time. Farmers have the choice of topics that they want to hear and can sit in on the various workshops. Only 500 delegates can be accommodated at this Confer- ence, so we would urge you, if you are at all interested, to obtain registration forms from the Agricultural Offices and keep in mind that the deadline for registration is November 10th. Organizers of the Conference expect, however, that the number of 500 would be reached well before November 10, so you should plan on registering early. The Registration Fee for the Conference is $75.00 which provides breakfast, luncheons, dinner, refresh- ment breaks, a reserved seat at the Conference and a copy of the Conference Proceed- ings. In addition, you will have to book your hotel accommodation at the Skyline Hotel, if you plan on staying over the night of the 13th. In addition, there will be a program for the wives, including a Fashion Show of Presentation on cooking for the Festive Season, a guided tour of Toronto and a day's shopping at the Eatons Centre in downtown Toronto. If you wish further informa- tion or registration forms for this outstanding Forage Con- ference Program, please get in touch with the Agricultural Office in Bowmanville, and we will send you the necessary information, so that you can get your registration in as early as possible. Document Unveils Plans for Refinery In Hope Township Plans for a uranium refinery in Hope Township would include a railway siding, a road and powerlines on approximately 470 acres of land immediately north of the Wesleyville Generating Station. Tbese were some of the details released last week in an environmental impact statement prepared by a consulting firm for Eldorado Nuclear Limited. First Step The document was prepared for Eldorado as the first step in an environmental hearing on the Hope Township site. Copies of the publication are available to the public at local Giant Wiener at Salvation Army Picnic Where's the mustard and relish? These young men and ladies are at the front end of a 100-foot-long wiener which was cooked at the Salvation Army's picnic Saturday. There were many persons of all ages attending the picnic in the Darlington Provincia Park. As welI as the frankfurter, there were other attractions at the picnic such as games and food. The picnic was held in order to kick off the Salvation Army's Fall activities this year. libraries and municipal offices. An Environmental Assessment and Review Panel established by the federal government is scheduled to consider the merits of the Hope Township site beginning with a public hearing November 7. Two other refinery locations will be considered by the panel during November and December. These locations are in the Sudbury region and in the Blind River Region. In a decision early this year, a federal panel rejected Eldorado's Port Granby site in the Town of Newcastle. CP Property In its environmental impact statement, Eldorado Nuclear Limited noted that its Hope Township site is on property owned by the Government of Ontario and CP Rail. "There are no private property owners or residences on the site," the impact statement said. In addition to the uranium refinery itself, the environ- mental statement explains that a powerhouse, labora- tories, a chemical storage area, an administratin build- ing and a maintenance and stores building would be bas been estimated at $100 the capacities of ah five located on the property. million. Construction of the refineries. Approximately 10 acres project would employ 350 at A second Eldorado refinery would be devoted to a low- the period of peak activity and would have a capacity of 9,00 level radioactive storage area a staff of 200 would be needed tons of uranium per year as for solid wastes from the to operate the refinery once it UF6. refinery. is completed in 1982. Waste DisposalThe environmentaî sate- f6 wou e xprtd The waste disposal area ment noted that Eldorado foreinsconies and would be needed for about 10 operates one of only five pecionsi te that by years, according to Eldorado uranium bexafluoride plants almost 500 nuclear reactors in estimates. After that time it in the world and the only one the western world. is expected that disposal of the in Canada. low-level radioactive wastes Eldorado's market analysis At present there are 180 would be available. predicts that by 1982 the world nuclear power reactors many Total cost o! a new refinery demand for UF6 will exceed of whic use UF6 as a fuel. mdiantiosn with TreurrtHawki Thousands o! students are students. They see friends another, and everyone bas back to scpool now and many they haven't seen for several their bad days. Some students o! tbemi are pretty happy months, tbey look forward to bave to work bard for what about it. 0f course, most of the year' s events and they are they get, others seem to coast these students did not really starting on another step along passing without must like to see their bolidays end. toward graduation. effort. This type o! student, Andi no one realiy looks Most of the student attend- who ieds0 often envied by bis forward to bard work. Yet ing school are reasonably classmates, frequently finds there is something good about successful. There are, of himself in academic trouble getting back into a routine course, very few who don't sooner or later, because because tbat's wben f me find one subect harder thaneverone reaches a point seems to run most smootonYe and things get done. Whatever the reasons, the return to scbooE, wdioe not necessarily a joyous occasion, is a relatively painless one for most refinries PHitiPS Clearance on all Modular 4 Televisions. Reg. $819.00 for only $599.-O MODELFP467 TELEVISION SERVICE CO Mell Samells PROP. 185 Church St. Bowmanville Phone 623-3883 e EVENING REGISTRATION e *A ' COLLEGE EXTENSION COURSES e IN OSHAWA THURSDAY SEPT. 14 TUESDAY SEPT. 19 6:30-9:00 P.M. Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, September 13, 1978 3 where the work gets turns sehool life into misery. sufficiently difficuit that tbey So often those students who have to study and work bard. crack up each year or drop out If this student bas spent the of school or want to drop out last number of years coasting, but are too young, are behind hbe often does not know how to in their work. Tbey just can't really work and study and see their way clear to catch up misses his year. This happens and what makes it worse is with amazing frequency - and that new work comes every it must be prevented. It is very day and, if this is based upon frustrating to see good what has been already taken students fail or drop out of they get farther behind again. school because they never I don't give much advice as learned sensible work habits. such, but if I must;ever give a A1 istudent advice it is this, A much more common '"Don't get behind in your danger for all students to work." It's so easy to stay watch out for is that of falling up-to-date - often just a matter behind. Just like in a race, of minutes each day. And one once you get behind it is hard thing further - everyday work to catch up. It takes quite a bit is more important in school of extra effort to catch up, and today than ever before. A frequently it requires more student's daily work, his effort than a person can give. routine class tests and assign- Every September many ments account for as much as people resolve that they are 60 per cent of the final mark in going to keep their work up to many subjects. date and not get behind - but I would like to see every like all human beings they can student be successful in school slip. But for those that keep but it is inevitable that some their work up to date, indeed students will get behind, or get projects and assignments experience problems from done ahead of time, school life time to time. If this happens takes on a whole new look. It's one should see his Teacher, a good feeling to know that if Guidance Counsellor, you want to go out on a certain Principal and Vice Principal. evening you can, without They are there to provide worrying about school work. information and help people solve their problems. The Falling behind in school willingness to ask for work, getting involved in assistance while there is still writing assignments the night time to catch up and be before they are due and successful, is most important studying at the last minute in this situation. NEED A RUG CLEANED? Why not have it done FREE of CHARGE Kirby Company of Newcastle wili deep clean and shampoo up to 180 s . feet of carpeting with a home demonstration of the Fabulous KIRBY CLASSIC 111 CaIli623-4595 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MUSIC LESSONS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN. Plan on enrolling now! Yamèho Music Gullery 95 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa 579-5201 MI 1"113 % REMINDER