Jerseys CNE winners and awards at the Canadian National Exhibition
Betsy a mature Jersey cow from Queensville shown by Cecel E Mortson and Son won Senior and Grand Champion, the Crothers Trophy, and Interbreed Udder Class honors, repeating 1967 wins. Brampton team led by Amy R Carom took multiple prizes including Premier Breeder, Premier Exhibitor, and four-animal group first. Other exhibitors from Norval, Hornby, Georgetown and more claimed prizes across aged cows, yearlings, calves, and bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothers
Marydale
Betsy
Cecel E. Mortson
Brampton Aim R
Kenneth Etla & Son
Hornby
Mervin
Sandia
Rock
Diana
Echo
Rock Ella
Ormmando Lyma
Rock -Ellis Ommanto
Bourgh
32 head dairy herd yields $4297 profit in study
Ontario study on 32 milking cows shows average gross income of $20,044 per herd with expenses totaling $15,747 leaving $4,297 for return to operator. Production averaged 339 pounds per herd year, with 5.1 tons of feed per cow and 1.6 acres pasture per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Dai
Don McClure Named Junior Champion at Halton Judging
Don McClure of Georgetown emerged as junior champion at Halton's annual 4H club judging event held in CNNE. Halton’s junior farmers and 4H members showcased strong performances across divisions, with McClure delivering top marks in the junior section amid a competitive display from Georgetown and Wat respondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McClure
Halton
C.nle
Bennett Shorthorns win at the Canadian National Exhibition
At the CNE the Shorthorn herd of S G Bennett Georgetown won Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder Banners with W Gardhouz Milton runner up in each. Bennett bulls Scotsdale Barbarian and Scotsdale Bullion were grand and reserve grand champions. The Draper firm Elgin Mun exhibited Rothbury Augusta B 3rd as top female. 73 entries in senior division. 4-H and Junior Farmer ages 15 to 26 competed in livestock, field crops, farm management and safety. Wellington County won the John Greaves Simcoe award with Peel County runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Bennett
Georgetown
W. Gardhouz
Milton
Scotsdale Barbarian
Scotsdale
R. J. Draper & Sons
Elgin
W. Gardhouse
Bennett
Ens Brothers
Picket Holsteins set new dairy production records
Claude F. Picket of Georgetown reports two purebred Holsteins with standout performance. Hilton Reflection Doris, nine years old, 300 days twice daily milking, 23 036 pounds milk 820 pounds fat 3 5 percent butterfat. Six lactations 105 934 pounds milk 4118 pounds fat 3 89 percent butterfat. Doris earned Red Seal. sire Roeland Reflection Sovereign. Woodgreen Duke Citation, two years old, 305 days twice daily milking, 3 62 percent butterfat. Breed Class 190 percent milk 187 percent fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude F. Picket
Georgetown
Hilton Reflection Doris
Doris
Roeland Reflection Sovereign
Woodgreen Duke Citation
Halton Farmers Meet Over Farm Land Assessments
On Wednesday evening September 11 the Halton Federation of Agriculture Property Committee will hold a meeting at the Masonic Hall south of Milton at 8 15 p m to discuss farm land assessment increases. County assessor Bob Besch and four municipal assessors will explain the process and a lawyer will advise one attendee on assessment questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Federation of Agriculture Property Committee
Halton
Masonic Hall
Milton
Bob Besch
Bennett and Gardhouse win at CWE cattle show
Bennett and Gardhouse top the CWE event with grand and reserve grand champion bulls. Milton’s runner-up spots noted as well as ens brothers Scotsdale Ibarian and Scotsdale Bullion. Exhibitors from Manitoba show strong results at the C.N.E. with Gardhouse winning reserve female champion against Aberfeldy Golden Shred Sth.
Grain storage methods advised for late corn harvest
Ontario farmers are urged to store wet corn in vertical or horizontal silos this season as the crop run late. Proper sealing at doors and cracks is essential to prevent spoilage. fine chopping and thorough packing help exclude air and preserve grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
New Oral French Teacher Delights Middle School Class
Youngsters in grades seven and eight met a new teacher who spoke only French. The class began Tuesday and students were wide eyed as they learned in the second language, with the teacher warning that English would be seldom heard in her sessions.
Halton 4 H Tractor Club Holds Meeting at Mac Alexander Farm
The Halton 4 H Tractor Club met at Mac Alexander's farm on August 22 for a fourth and final regular meeting. Neil McLaighlin demonstrated traction topics with Bill and Ernie Alexander and Don Brander, covering draw bar height wheel slippage and tire care. After dark, members discussed measurements, power loss from wheel slippage tire life and prepared for Tractor Club Achievement Day at Georgetown Fair. Ted Brown praised the Alexanders while Vice-president Doug Stokes closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton 4 H Tractor Club
Mac Alexander
Neil McLaighlin
Tse
McLaughlin
Tractor Club
Georgetown
Ted Brown
Alexanders
Pi Gaident
Doug Stokes
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C.N.E
Ella, Nixon, Bull
McCaig’ & Son
Norval
Norval Acrea
Exna
Edgeles
Bruce Nixon
Tampton
Fred Nurse
Nurseland
Farineuse
Camille
Natalie
Free Press
Wye Farm Page
Murray Brown
J George
John’ Nurse
R&r
Cote Carve
Wellington County
John Greaves Simcoe
Peel County
Mugeay
Browsbridge
Bob Laiby
R.R
Rockwood
Keith Aitken
R. R
Acton
Laasby
Ted
Jackson Flat
Verna
John Nurséd
Murra Brownridge
Verna Thompson
Liz Norrington
Don Brander
Juniora
John Nurse
Murray Brownridge
Bill Alexander
SAAV
Halton Farm Safety
Council
Gerald Carton
Milton Area
Ewart McKinnon
Gordon McGibbon
H. J. Stanley
Canada
Acton's Men’s Club
J. L.A. Duby
L. A. Duby
Gardhouse Top Cwe
Shorthorn
Man
Rothbury
Ath
Ieee
Starty
Aromona Peaches
Baby Foods Potato
Graham Squares
Jorance Date Bar
Dempster's Knott Rolls
Atte
Taza
Aude
Fain
Marry
Tolat
Kallis
Ory
White Swan
Cadbury
R A
Austad
Vou
King of
Sioa
Esasay
Prater and Gamble
Stare Dapley
Safeco
Denny's Insurance Agency
Mill St. W. Acton
Mill
Bill
Harold
Dean
Safreco Vinsurance
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