Ontario farmer enjoys banner year as rainfall aids crops
In southern Ontario, Amos R. Newell near Milton reports a productive spring with alfalfa ahead of schedule and potential yields of three to four tons per acre. His 75 acres of spring grain, 22 acres of fall wheat, 33 acres of timothy, and six metres of corn show strong promise on a 200 acre farm described as well managed with lush pastures and beef and dairy operations.
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Ontario
Canada
Amos R. Newell
Milton
Mr. Newell
Newell
Niagara
Halton Farm Cited as Example of Good Farm Management
The article praises Halton area farmer Mr. Newell for orderly practices and well maintained machinery on his 200 acre farm. It notes his belief that care of equipment boosts farm economy and highlights mixed farming with Holstein cows, Aberdeen Angus cross, a 20 head beef herd, pork production, and a three acre pig yard. It also links strong yields to favorable weather and Canada’s wartime supply needs, citing Mother Nature aiding Allied victory.
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Newell
Britain
Annual Clean Up Urged For Poultry Yards And Equipment
Ottawa experts urge year round sanitary care in poultry operations to cut death rates. June begins a focused cleanup including removing nesting material and litter, scrubbing housing, disinfecting floors walls and roosts, and pressure washing where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hodgson
Poultry Division
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Silage as Hay's Weather-Proof Alternative
Field notes from the Dominion Experimental Farms explain ensiling as a reliable method to turn grasses and legumes into high quality silage under adverse weather. Proper moisture about 70 percent, timely cutting, and molasses addition of about 50 pounds per ton improve lactic acid production and preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Ripiey
Field Husbandry Division
Dominion Experimental Farms Service
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Wild Mustard threat prompts行动 to protect Ontario crops
Ontario agriculture officials warn wild mustard is widespread and seeds can persist for years. An average plant yields about 15 000 seeds and spread via water birds and seed impurities. Farmers are advised to pull flowers, delay seeding, harrow fields, use a finger weeder, then shallow after harvest cultivation and copper sulphate spray to curb young plants.
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Ontaro
Ont. Dept. of Agriculture
Toronto
Increased Acreage Flax Production in Canada Figures
The Agricultural Supplies Board estimates 22 000 acres will be seeded to fibre flax in Canada in 1940, supplying about 1 000 tons for export to the United Kingdom and 3 000 tons of fibre. Seed production is placed at 110 000 bushels, with 48 000 bushels needed for 1940 seeding, leaving 62 000 bushels for shipment to Northern Ireland. In 1939 fibre flax acreage was 8 000, and since September 1939 seed exports were banned with the Seed Supply Committee purchasing 31 488 bushels for sale to producers in Northern Ireland and Canada.
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The
Agricultural Supplies Board
Canada
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Million Apple Trees Never Sprayed Warn of Disease Rise
Ontario fruit officials warn that over a million apple trees in Ontario are never sprayed and should be removed as disease hotbeds. It cites 200,000 farms with fruit trees and says most farmers did not spray. Seven sprays a year may be needed by 1940 to ensure clean fruit amid rising San Jose scale issues and growing neglect of old varieties like Baldwins and Stark Delicious.
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Ontario
P. W. Hodgetts
Ont. Dept. of Agriculture
Toronto
Hodgetts
San Jose
Starks
Scientific Agriculture Great War Time Role
Dr. J. M. Swaine outlines technical agriculture as essential to Canada’s war effort and postwar stability. He calls for improved soil, seed, practices, pest control, and fuller use of processing, marketing, and education to maintain a strong, export capable agricultural industry. The emphasis is leadership by science and careful planning by farmers.
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J. M. Swaine
Science Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
McMaster University
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ontario
Praire
Host Proposes Song Time Delay
An absent minded host asks a singer whether to perform now or let guests enjoy themselves for another half hour. The remark frames a casual, informal moment at a social gathering.
Crops Look Favourable Throughout the Dominion
The Bank of Montreal reports June 20 1940 telegraphic crop updates across Canada. Prairie rains boost moisture with wheat steady and grasshoppers under control in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Manitoba favorable with general rainfall. Quebec Ontario and Maritimes show good seeding growth and promising fruit crops. British Columbia reports ample moisture, alfalfa yielding well, but some fruit crops lighter in Okanagan.
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Bank of Montreal
Prairie
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Manitoba
Townships
Ottawa Valley
Lower ST. Lawrence
Lake ST. John
Annapolis Valley
Province OF
Okanagan
Efficient System for Food Production in Wartime Canada
In a House of Commons speech Minister J G Gardiner outlines wartime reforms to the Dominion Department of Agriculture. He describes reorganizing into four divisions, establishing an Agricultural Supplies Board, and coordinating with provincial and federal bodies to secure exports, conserve inputs, and support marketing of surplus farm products amid war. The record notes the various war time boards and the Farmers' communication efforts through officials, newspapers, and radio.
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Canada
J. G. Gardiner
Dominion
House of Commons
Mr. Gardiner
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Europe
Great Britain
Department of Agriculture
Dominion of
Agricultural Supplies Board
Agricultural Supplies’ Board
War Times Price and Trade Board
Bacon Board
Radio
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