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20- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Lan *Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" LS Weather is one of the biggest risks for crop growing By Tom Clarke, Hort. Crop Advisor, Port Perry OMAFRA Growing any horticultu- ral crop is a risky busi- ness. One of the biggest risks is the weather. Al- though we have to take what it gives us, knowing what the weather will be helps save time, money and energy. The following is a weather service that is available 24 hours a day, and updated at regular in- tervals. It may be some- | eed Cargill Seed Corn and Alfalfa Secan Varieties of Oats, Barley and Soybeans Hay and Pasture Seeds Turf and Lawn Grasses thing to consider incorpo- rating into your farm operation. Weather Radio Canada 1s a network of radio sta- tions operated by the weather service of Envi- ronment Canada. Weath- er Radio transmits weath- er information continu- ously over VHF-FM radio. It provides up-to-the- minute weather forecasts and reports. It serves the weather information needs of farmers and oth- Call 905 986-4331 R.R. 2, Blackstock BUSINESS DIRECTORY 180 Mary Street, Unit 6 Port Perry, Ontario LSL 1C4 Bus: (905) 985-8404 Res: (705) 357-3094 Fax: (905) 985-4629 or ws the co-operators Insurance / Financial Services Bruce Walker Sales Representative Life, RRSPs, Home, Auto, Farm, Business, Group, Travel AKWOOD GROMART LTD. R.R. 1, OAKWOOD FERTILIZER eo SEED e CHEMICALS CUSTOM APPLICATION CALL JOHN OR MATT AT 705) 953-9666 1-800-667-0463 OR Ron Fretz Meats Mon -Thurs Friday 9-5 9-8 Retail Ready Boxed Meats Saturday Sunday 9-4 10-4 Friday 9-8 Farm Fresh Meat Counter & Country Store Saturday 9-4 10-4 FARM FRESH CUTS or BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN SMOKED & CURED MEATS, EGGS, CHEESES (705) 357-3004 Sunday One Mile North of Manilla on County Rd. 2 ers. It operates 24 hours each day, seven days a week. Ordinary AM or FM ra- dio cannot receive weath- er radio frequencies. Re- ception is reliable with good quality crystal- controlled receivers. For this area, Weather Radio is serviced by transmitters from Harwood or Toronto area. In adjacent areas, re- ception depends upon the location of the receiver and upon atmospheric conditions. As VHF radio waves travel in straight lines, re- ception behind hills and other obstacles may be weak. Non-crystal VHF-FM receivers, although cheap- er, may be affected by in- terference from neighbor- ing frequencies. However, they can provide satisfac- tory reception in areas rel- atively free from interfer- ence and close to the transmitter. An external antenna will improve reception in both types of receivers. To ensure good reception, equipment tests on loca- tion are recommended prior to purchase. Weather Radio Canada transmits a cycle of weath- er information tailored to interests and needs of lo- cal users. The program is repeated and updated at regular intervals. It may be interrupted at any time to broadcast weather warnings. The length of the pro- gram cycle varies some- what, averaging five to 10 minutes. The cycle may in- clude: weather watches and warnings; current public and marine fore- casts and .longer range trends plus special weath- er information for agricul- ture, recreation, industry, travel and transportation. Farm improvement loans The Farm Improvement and Marketing Coopera- tives Loans Act is a federal program {hat increases the availability of credit to farming operations and farmer-owned marketing cooperatives by providing a guarantee on farm loans. Borrowers can repay the loan at either prime rate plus 1 per cent or at a fixed rate for up to five years at prime plus 1 per cent plus one-quarter of 1 per cent for each year. For example, prime plus 2.25 ver cent for a five year, fixed rate, term loan. The maximum loan amount is $250,000 and the maximum term is 15 years for land and 10 years for all other purpos- es. All loans must be fully secured. Individuals, part- nerships, corporations or cooperative associations actively engaged in farm- ing as a business are eligi- ble to apply. Loans are for most farm purposes; not eligible are improvements to dwellings, quota pur- chases, operating loans and loans tor teeder live- stock. Borrowers are required to pay the lender a regis- tration fee of one-half of 1 per cent of the amount of the loan which is forward- ed to the Receiver General for Canada to obtain the loan guarantee. The lend- er may also charge a fee of one-quarter of 1 per cent of the loan to a maximum of $250. All chartered banks are authorized to make Farm Improvement Loans. STOP IN! Products and Services One Stop! HERBICIDES, INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES and OTHER SPRAYABLE PRODUCTS. CUSTOM "APPLICATION WITH OUR SPRAY COUPE 220 CAN BE ARRANGED! - SEE THE MARKETS ON THE FARM DAYTA SYSTEM - CHECK OUT EP75 - WEED EXPERT COMPUTER SYSTEM - SEE THE EQUIPMENT WE HAVE TO HELP YOU. CALL 905-623-3358 610 Townline RD. #42, Road 42, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K3