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S-O ..no Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 28, 1988 Small game hunting seasons announced Jim Milford The fall hunting seasons are just about here. Small game and big game seasons in the Lindsay district are as follows: Small Game (grouse, rabbits, waterfowl) - September 24th (Sat.) Moose - Areas 72A-73-75 ■ - November 7 - 10; Area 74 - November 7 - 12; Area 60 - November 7-19. Please see the 1988 Hunting Summary Summary for moose and deer archery seasons as well as details on bag limits and other regulations. Hunters should note the new deer season in WMU 72A (November 7 - 10). Please contact Lindsay district for details on the boundaries of this unit. Hunting Licence Examinations Conservation Officer Co-ordinator The fall schedule for hunting licence examinations in Lindsay district is as follows, by appointment appointment only: September J9th - Lindsay; 20th - Oshawa; 22nd - Peterborough; 26th Lindsay; October 3rd - Lindsay; 5th Oshawa; 6th - Peterborough; 12th - Oshawa; 17th - Lindsay; 24th - Lindsay; 27th - Peterborough; 31st Lindsay. Please contact Lindsay district office for appointments and information information on hunter education courses. Examinations are by appointment appointment only. Applicants must make appointment at least 10 days prior to the examination date. Controlled Hunts Lindsay District Jim Milford Conservation Officer Co-ordinator Two controlled hunts will operate in Lindsay district this fall. The controlled waterfowl hunt will take place starting September 24th at Darlington Provincial Park. ■The hunt will operate all day Mondays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and until until noon on Saturdays. The daily park entry charge of $4.25 will apply. apply. Hunters must park in the designated parking area and hunt out of the seven available blinds. At the Scugog wildlife management management area, the controlled pheasant hunt will operate starting Saturday, September 24th and will continue until mid-November. Pheasant hunting will be available Wednesday Wednesday to Saturday inclusive from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a limit of 45 hunters. The cost is $12/hunter with a limit of two pheasants. Hunters are reminded that small game licences are required. Durham East Agri-News New Sheep breed coming by Joel Bagg Farm Management Specialist New Sheep Breeds Ready: Agriculture Canada has signed an agreement with the Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association (CSBA) to promote the sale and distribution of three new breeds of sheep. The three breeds...Canadian Ar- cott, Outaouais Arcott and Rideau Arcott...were developed by Agriculture Canada at its Animal Research Center in Ottawa. , A minimum of two nucleus flocks of registered animals for each breed will be established. This .will preserve the genetic makeup of the breeds' and provide a continuing source of registered animals. A minimum of 400 ewes and 40 rams of each breed will be available, at $200 each for adults and $150 each for lambs, to establish the nucleus flocks. Groups or individuals interested in obtaining one of the nucleus flocks for their breeding operation , should contact Agriculture Cahada. Applications must be returned to the Animal Research Center by October October 17, 1988. A selection committee committee will choose applicants best able to carry out the procedures for maintainytg the Arcott breeds. Adult ewes and rams representative representative of the three breeds, will be exhibited exhibited at the 60th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto November 9 to 20, 1988\ Feed Crop Management to Reduce Mycotoxin Contamination by Ken Hough Feed Crop Specialist, OMAF University of Guelph Mycotoxin contamination of feed grains continues to be a serious; although sporadic problem for Ontario Ontario swine producers. Fusarium molds, which produce the mycotoxins, mycotoxins, are the major causes qf stalk and ear rots (Gibberella eat: tot, pink ear mold) of com and head blight (scab) of wheat. The fungi overwinter on previously infected crop residue and infect susceptible crops within 1 to 2 weeks of initial pollination. Moderate infections occur most years, but unusually moist weather at pollination and/or as the crop matures results in serious levels of molds and mycotoxins. Weather is the primary factor governing the severity of mycotoxin contamination, but several management management practices can reduce the risks. Crop Production Management 1) Rotations of corn or wheat with soybeans, edible beans, or forages will reduce disease and insect insect problems. 2) Even a small of infected crop residue on the soil surface' can result in serious infection levels if weather conditions are appropriate. Plowing Plowing to bury crop debris does not ensure ensure lower disease levels. 3) Practice good crop husbandry, following recommended cropping practices. Avoid stressful conditions conditions such as extremely high populations, poorly , drained or dfoughty soils and excessive rates of , fertilizer or manure. Fusarium is a relatively "weak" pathogen which invades stressed or unhealthy crops easiest. 4) Select corn hybrids which by experience have less tendency' for mold growth or feeding problems, and which will mature easily in your area. Delayed harvest has often resulted in greater amounts of ear molds and mycotoxins. White or pinkish cottony mold; rose, pink or salmon-coloured growth on kernel surfaces; and tan or pinkish discolouration inside the kernel are all indications of Fusarium mold invasion. This is unusally most evident on ear tips or where insect (corn borer, sap beetle, corn rootworm adult) or bird feeding damage has occurred. On average, if more than 5 to 10 percent percent of'the ear surface is affected, I he resulting mycotoxin levels are likely to be hazardous. By,giving attention to harvest and * storage procedures, mycotoxin con- 'inina.'i.Mi can he significantly reduced. 1) Investigate the crop before harvest, identifying areas with problem problem levels of ear molds. Harvest these selectively, and store separately separately from the cleaner grain. 2) Ensure timely harvest. The longer the crop remains in the field, the longer molds and mycotoxins have to accumulate. Harvesting corn at high moistures (28-30%) has paid hog producers dividends in terms of reduced toxin levels, even if drying the corn for storage. 3) Thorough cleaning of harvested grain will remove fines (shattered kernels), red dog, light kernesl and pieces of cob. These portions often hâve the highest toxin toxin contamination.. Proper adjustment adjustment of combine fan and sieves can provide adequate cleaning, although additional screening can be beneficial. 4) Proper storage will eliminate further mold growth and toxin production. production. However, tàxins already in the grain will remain. High moisture corn, if properly ensijed (26-30% moisture) and maintained, and dried corn (14% moisture or less) that is aerated periodically are both excellent methods of storage. Cribbing corn for use in hog feeds is not recommended, as the potential for mold growth and mycotoxin accumulation accumulation is too high. Region wants Metro dump After considerable discussion last week the Region of Durham council endorsed a resolution asking Metro to leave the Brock West landfill site ten months early. By leaving some ten month prior to closing it would leave the Region with a dumping facility for a period of five years. ORONO WEED CONTROL & DRIVEWAY SEALING » WEED CONTROL » FERTILIZING • INSECT CONTROL CHINCH, GRUB, ANTS, ETC. 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The effects of agriculture multiplied many times over throughout the province of Ontario give ample reason for the consumer to "Buy the Food Ontario Grows". Durham Region will officially declare October October 5, 6 and 7 "Agri-Food Week" here in Durham Region on Monday October 3, 1988. For the cook, there will be many recipes handed out that you won't want to miss and a large display of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Durham Region. Come out and support "Agri-Food Week" being held in the Oshawa Shopping Centre in front of Consumers Distributing from October 5 - 7, 1988 sponsored by the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture. Shelley Allin Sec. D.R.F.A. (416) 983-5791 EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS FRASER-MACK LIMITED ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING ► Back-Filling and Grading - Trenching contact MIKE SAWYER Business Phone 4-16-683-4212 Home Phorn?983-9837 FAIRWINDS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES, MEMOFIBILIA & COLLECTIBLES FROM TIMES GONE BY - WE BUY AND SELL Open Thurs. 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