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By Rod Stork, Assoc. Agrcutural Representative <4H Results - Port Hope Fair Agaîn, this year, the Port Hope Agricultural Society in conjunction with Port Hope Fair, hosted a number of 4H Achievement Days on Saturday, September 16. The Hope Caîf Club, the West Northumberland Dairy Club and the Northumberland Beef Club ail held their Achieve- inent Day at Port Hope Fair. A total of nine members brought their calves for the Hope Caîf Club portion of the 4H programn. In the Dairy Showmanship Class, Barry Ferguson of R.R. 3, Port Hope placed first, with second going to Shawn Hollings of R.R. 2, Port Hope; third to Pani Gray of R.R. 1 Port Hope and fourth to Brenda Meadows of R.R. 1 Port Hope. Those piacing in the second prize group of the Showmnanship Class were Andrea Buttery, Krista McHolm, Chrîs Meadows and Marilyn Meadows. in the Junior Hostein Caîf Class, first place went to Shawn Hollings, with second going to Barry Ferguson, third place was taken by Heather McHolm of R.R. 1 Port Hope. In the second place group were Andrea Buttery, Pam Gray and Krista McHolm. In the Senior Hostein Caîf Class, first place was taken by Brenda Meadows of R.R. 1, Port Hope, second to Chris Meadows and third to Marilyn Meadows. In addition to the 4H Classes at Port Hope Fair, a number of 4H Homemaking and Agricul-' tural Clubs put exhibîts on display ini the 4H and Junior Fanmer Display Tent. We want to take this opportunity to thank the manager and board of directors of the Port Hope Agricultural Society for their assistance in carrying out the 4H\Program at Port Hope Fair again this year. Warble Treatmnent for your Cattie As we -appoach' October, many cattie will have alreacly corne off grass, while mnny more cattle including feeder cattie from Western Canada will be moving into Ontario feedlots and barns for the winter months. As'your feeder and breeding cattie corne off pasture and into your barns, we want to encourage livestock producers to again plan on treating their cattle for Warbles this faîl. This is especially true of feeder cattle ~. that are coming from Western Canada, where there is a growing incidence of Warble damage on these cattie that have been on grass over the summer months. The systemic insecticides that are now available for treatment of Warbles are convenient and treatment can be carried out quickly on a good number of cattle as long as you have the proper handling facilities. Feedlot operators are handling cattie anyway as they arriveat the feedlot and it only takes a few minutes to treat the cattie with systemic insecticides for Warble control. The systemics are used - based on the weight of, the animais - s0 that you know exactiy the amount of materiai that should be appiied to each animai. When you buy your Warble control material be sure to read the label to determine how much of the material to use on various weights of animais, and at the sanie tume, make sure that you are not treating animais that are too small or lactating dairy cows or animais that are in miik. Treating an animal weighing 180 Kg. costs about 40 cents. The return on this The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reports that the mid-summer drop4 n fanm gate prices has now shown up in grocery stores. The OFA's Famer Price Index (FPI) shows an average two percent reduction in July's fanm gate prices. August's prices were up only a modest 0.3 per cent. The August Consumer Pnice Index , (CPI), howeven, indicates that consumers have not benefited fully froni the reduction in fanm gate prices. The Consumer Price Index was down oniy 0.7 per cent, led by beef down 4.3 per cent. The OFA attributes much of the reduction in food costs to locally grown vegetables replacing expensive imports. The FPI aggregate does not ïnclude fresh produce prices. The OFA states, retail prices continue to outdistance the price paid to farmers. Since August. 1977, the retail price of domiestic, food has increased by 19.2 per cent whiie the farmer has received oniy 12.5 per cent more. As an exampie of the discrepancy between fanm investment can amounctuw between $12 and $14. Effective treatment against Warbles resuits in increased weîght gains and premium prices for unblemished hides and carcasses. Over the past couple of years, Ontario producers have made a concerted effort to bring Warbles under control and this has been reflected in the number of damaged carcasses that are seen in the slaughter houses and packing plants. However, we cannot sit back and hope that Warbles will not affect your cattle this year. Plan now to take effective Warble control action, and you will be able to maintain your Warble-free status in your herd. For more information on the Warble Fly cycle and control of Warbles, you can obtain a copy of the Factsheet, Entitled: "War on Warbles", which is available through the agicultural office. Beware of Silo Gas! Fanmers are warned that there is a good possibility that silo gas may again be a problem on many fanms during the corn silage making period this faîl. A number of authorities are concerned that because of the drought gate pices and retail pices, the OFA cites the example of flour and bread. Under the two-price wheat program beginning late 1973, the price that millers pay farmers for wheat has been fixed at $3.25 a bushel. During the same period, however, a 24 oz. loaf' of bread has gone up 49 per cent and a five pound bag of flour has increased by 33'per cent. The OPA points out there is only 37.4 cents of wheat in a five pound bag of flour. The farmers' share of a loaf of bread is only ten cents, seven for wheat and three for other ingredients. Hold Forum An audience of at least 600 is expected to attend a public foruni in Peterborough tonight where the future of the monarchy in Canada will be discussed. The meeting has been organized by an il-niember Peterborough-based committee which calis itself Crown' or What? (COW). Persons from nîl over Ontario will attend tonight's gathering, a spokesman for the COW committee said. The forum has been described as an opportunity for "the ordinary Joe to voice an opinion of Prime Minister Trudeau's proposed modificiation of the monarchy in Canada." Various political spokesmen have been invited to express their views on the topic and then the public wiil be asked for its comments. Admission to tonight's meeting is free. It stants at eight p.m. at the Adam Scott Collegiate. Organizers say persons planning on attending the public debate should arrive early to make sure they get a good seat. Durham Agricutural News I conditions encountered in many parts of Ontario this summer, the corn plant may during the early ensiiing period give off a deadly gas called, "Silo Gas", which in fact is a mixture of several nitrogen gases, but prmncipally ni=oe dioxide. This gas is eteey dangerous and can harm and kili people exposed to it, as was shown dramatically by three fatalities in one farm in Ontario last faîl. Silo gas is a reddish brown to yellowish brown gas in high concentration, that smells somewhat like' bleach. Although the absence of colour and odor does not indicate it is not present. It is heavier than air and thus tends to hang along the surface of the silage or spill down the shoot of a tower silo and into the feed room. It can be present withîn a few hours after filling with the greatest danger being 12 to 60 hours later. The danger period can last up to 3 weeks. In high concentration, it can cause irritation of the, eye, throat and lungs and can' result in pneumonia-like respiratory problems. Days or even weeks after exposure. After the fatalities lastfaîl, a number of farmers called us' wanting to know how they' could teil if silo gas was present? First of 'al, the occurrence of silo gas in your silo is tunpredictable. It varies froni season to season and fanm to farm. This adds to the dangerous nature of silo gas, as one is neyer sure. when it may develop. The silo gas probleni occurs mostly with coiiventional tower silos, although it could takeplace in any silage-stored situation with poor ventilation. The presence of silo gas can be determined through the use of a hand-held detector filled with a proper reagent vial, however, this can only be done safely, if the operator of this Section Two equipment is equipped with a proper , self-contaîned, breathing apparatus. To heip the farmer through his silo filling period, this faîl, here are a few precautions worth noting: Don't harvest corn for silage too early when there is a chance that plants may still be immature. Make sure any silage distribution equipment is properly serviced and adjusted before starting to f111 the silo. F111 the silo quickly, then stay out of it, if at aîl possible for two or three weeks. Put doors in the silo only up to the top of the silage, leaving at least one door open just above the silage I57 another evolutionary year bor Pontiac, Buck adGMC. NORMAN 'S ENTERTAI NMENT CENTRE SUY NOW AND SA\V TAX INCREASE 20p SA t R ON LP's, 8-tracks, cassettes, Chum Chart, 45s NORMAN'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Bowmanvïlle Malt 623-4535 1218 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 579-2411 GRAND PRIX The legend is thriving. Youllfind something new to love every time you drive the inimitable Grand Prix, sporty SJ(o r luxurious Grand LeMANS In Pontiac's class, nobody's got thernagic of rnid-size like LeMans. 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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 27, 1978 7 leveI.If at al possible, leave a SpeciaInterest to 5neep blower attached to the fi Producers in Durhamn County pipe, 80 that silo ventilation Zone 4 of the Ontario Sheep with fresh air is possible. If Association are holding their' someone must enter durinf Annual Banquet and Meeting the dangerous time perio , on October 13th at the you should run the blower for Manvers Community Centre at least 15 to 20 minutes before' (East of Highway 35 on attempting to enter a silo. If Highway 7A). The dinner wil any exposure to silo gas is be served at 7:00 p.m. at a cost encountered, get a- doctor of $5.0 pr person. Anyone immediately and make sure interested in attending should. he understands the nature of give Russ Dow of R.R. 4,. your exposure. Bowmanvile, a caîl, so he can Further information of silo confirni the number who will gases are readily available be attending. 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