Friday, July 23, 2010 11:51 pm
A man's volunteer work and the Optimist Club charge to renovate the ball park in Brussels were the focus points at the opening of the 39th Annual Fastball tournament.
The $150,000 dollar park renovation is done and the fundraising is just about finished as well.
Don Shouldice says they made sure they paid attention to detail.
(Click for audio)
The renovations include a new field, fencing, backstop and lighting.
The community also honoured the memory of Wayne Lowe, a long time volunteer who helped keep the former grounds in shape.
A tree was planted in behind the centre field fence in his memory.
Lowe passed away two years ago.
A tree is planted beyond the centre field fence in memory of Wayne Lowe as part of the opening ceremonies at the 39th Annual Brussels Fastball Tournament.
Photo courtesy of Mike Noble.
The plaque laid in front of the tree.
Photo courtesy of Mike Noble.
Friday, July 23, 2010 3:59 pm
BLACKBURN AGRI-MEDIA CLOSING MARKET REPORT:
Date: 07-23-10
On the Chicago Board of Trade:
Corn Futures:
September down 5 and a quarter at 3.71 and a quarter
December down 5 and a half at 3.84 and a half
Soybean Futures:
August up 1 at 10.17
September up a half at 9.91
Wheat Futures:
September down a quarter at 5.96 and a quarter
December down a quarter at 6.27 and a quarter
Oat Futures:
September down a quarter at 2.54 and a half
December up a half at 2.64 and a half
-> FROM DAUPHIN FEED AND SUPPLY, THE 48% SOYBEAN MEAL QUOTE, F-O-B HAMILTON = $377/tonne
-> CLOSING LOCAL GRAIN PRICES FROM SNOBELIN FARMS:
09 CROP CORN = down 6 at 3.41/BU
2010 CROP CORN = down 5 at 3.50/BU
2011 CROP CORN = down 3 at 3.87/BU
09 CROP SOYS = up 2 at 10.07/BU
2010 CROP SOYS = up 2 at 9.37/BU
2011 CROP SOYS = up 1 at 9.28/BU
Note there's a basis change for old and new soft red winter wheat:
2010 CROP SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT = down 6 at 5.01/BU
2011 CROP SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT = down 3 at 5.50/BU
2012 CROP SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT = down 7 at 5.59/BU
(O-C-A Report)
-> ONTARIO PORK REPORTS:
Total sales for the week = 78,135
That's down 162 from the previous week.
Included were 67,987 contract hogs
and 4,406 exports.
The Ontario Pool Price = $150.41 per 100 kilograms.
The Ontario Pool Plus Price = $148.40 per 100 kilograms.
Friday's preliminary U-S National Cost Price = $79.67
that's up $1.31
Friday's opening forward contract price for November-December delivery = $141.87
That's down 57 cents from Thursday.
Friday, July 23, 2010 3:00 pm
A young man from the Teeswater area remains in hospital in London after a two-vehicle crash and rollover last evening south of Teeswater.
The crash was reported just before 8:00 o'clock on Bruce County Road 4.
Police say a pick-up truck, stopped at the stop sign on Side Road 15, was sideswiped by a car that was southbound on Bruce Road 4. The car then crashed into the ditch and rolled several times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle.
The 20-year-old Culross Township man was rushed to hospital in Wingham, then transferred to Victoria Hospital in London.
Friday, July 23, 2010 3:00 pm
A ceremony tomorrow will mark the official fundraising kick off for the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton.
Committee member Tanya Quipp says Diane Hahn and Walter Bosch were the fundraising chairs 20 years ago when the complex was built.
Tomorrow evening at 6:45 there will be new committee.
Before the ceremony, a slew of family activities starting at 11 a.m.
The community trying to raise 500-thousand dollars to help pay for the expansion project at the Elma-Logan Community Center.
Friday, July 23, 2010 3:00 pm
Two Vanastra siblings in need of bone marrow transplants will get some help through a fundraiser tomorrow.
A BBQ, silent auction, and yardsale takes place rain or shine at the Vanastra Community Christian Reformed Church from 8 until 2.
Mother Lindsey Bost credits the church for helping her cope in a difficult time
She says she will rent a place in toronto for several years as the medical procedures are completed. Her husband will pay rent to stay her with the other children.
Bost says one of her children has a sibling match, but they'll have to use the bone marrow registry to find a match for her daughter.
Friday, July 23, 2010 11:20 am
Rain washed out the final round of the Golf Association of Ontario Junior Boys event in Listowel finalizing the event after 54 holes.
Listowel's Corey Conners finished in 6th at 3-under.
The winner was from Fort Erie at 10-under.
Seaforth's Paul Doig and Stratford's Daniel Wilson are both tied for 12th at 2-over par.
Friday, July 23, 2010 11:20 am
Canadian Football League
B.C. at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Major League Baseball
American League
Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
National League
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.
San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Florida, 7:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Houston, 8:05 p.m.
Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
39th Brussels Fastball Tournament
Mitchell Chiefs vs. Walton Brewers, 7:30 p.m.
Brussels Tigers vs. Kitchener Selects, 9:15 p .m.
Bluewater Fastball
Chepstow Aces at Walkerton Wild, 7:30 p.m.
Huron County Fastball
Blyth Barons at Wroxeter Rippers, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 2010 9:40 am
Food prices were up by the smallest amount in over two years in June.
Food prices were up 0 point 7 per cent in June following a 0 point 8 per cent increase in May.
That 0 point 7 per cent increase is the smallest food price increase since March of 2008.
Statistics Canada says overall consumer prices were up 1 per cent in the June 2009 to June 2010 period.
Statscan says prices increased in seven of the eight major components of the Consumer Price Index in that 12 month period.
The only exception was clothing and footware.
That component dropped by almost 2 per cent.
Friday, July 23, 2010 9:11 am
The western provinces are taking another run at Ontario's ban of vegetable oil dairy spreads.
They're doing it under the Agreement on Internal Trade.
The western provinces say the dispute was originally decided in favour of Alberta and B-C in 2004 but argue Ontario side-stepped the ruling by moving the ban into the Ontario Milk Act.
Alberta, supported by B-C, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, is now using amendments made to the AIT dispute resolution proceedings last year to re-challenge the Ontario ban.
The western provinces argue the ban restricts consumer choice and denies market access to the vegetable oil-based products.
An Agreement on Internal Trade dispute resolution panel heard arguments this week.
No word yet on when we can expect a decision.
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:41 am
OMAFRA's Peter Johnson says winter wheat harvest has slowed because of the rain.
He says earlier harvested winter wheat in Southwestern Ontario had excellent yields and quality.
Johnson says there are some higher fusarium levels in pockets further north and east.
He's got some tips on dealing with that - including harvesting early and using high fan speeds to blow out infected kernels.
The complete list is on our website at cknxam920.ca.
That full crop report includes the fact that warm weather continues to drive rapid soybean plant development well ahead of normal.
Early planted spring cereals are reported ready to harvest in 7-10 days.
And corn producers are being advised to keep an eye out for Western Bean Cutworm egg masses which are much higher than they've been in that crop in previous years.
(Full Report)
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OMAFRA Field Crop Report July 22, 2010
For emerging issues, questions or to provide feedback on this report, contact the CropLine at: 1-888-449-0937. Technical information can also be obtained at the OMAFRA Field Crop Webpage at www.ontario.ca/crops and Crop Pest Ontario at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/croppest
Soybeans: Horst Bohner
Warm weather continues to drive rapid plant development. Most fields have now entered the R3 or "beginning pod" growth stage. R3 is achieved when small pods are visible at the top 4 nodes of the plant. Early planted fields have over 20 pods already set. This is well ahead of normal development. Rainfall continues to be sporadic with some areas receiving excess moisture while other areas remain dry. Very low levels of soybean aphids can be found in many counties now but populations are only building slowly to date. High humidity has brought on downy mildew in some fields. Yield reductions from this disease are usually insignificant and control measures are not necessary. On the whole the crop is in good to excellent condition largely depending on planting date, rainfall, and field drainage.
WEATHER SUMMARY:(source: www.weatherinnovations.com/weathersummary.cfm)
Location Jul 7-13, 2010 Temp(ºC) Rainfall Heat Units Total Since May 1
Max Min (mm) CHU Rain CHU
Windsor2010 30.8 20.8 22 217 293.8 1783
30 Yr. Avg. 28 17.3 17 196 199.8 1633
London 2010 28.5 17.5 52.2 195 299.1 1554
30 Yr. Avg. 26.2 14.3 19.4 174 199.9 1406
Outdoor Farm Show 2010 28.1 16.5 33 186 213.8 1437
30 Yr. Avg. 26.4 14.2 24.5 174 203.9 1420
Hamilton 2010 29.3 17 62.8 192 322.6 1504
30 Yr. Avg. 26.4 14.8 18.2 177 187.9 1407
Elora 2010 27.5 16.8 30.4 192 326.6 1476
30 Yr. Avg. 24.9 14.1 14.1 169 204.2 1317
Mount Forest 2010 26.8 17 65.6 190 335.8 1395
30 Yr. Avg. 25.7 12.4 15.1 161 185.3 1285
Peterborough 2010 28.7 16.4 13.5 188 246 1432
30 Yr. Avg. 26.2 12.3 9.2 161 170.1 1289
Trenton 2010 29.1 18.4 16.6 206 230.3 1582
30 Yr. Avg. 26 1 4.6 10.2 175 170.6 1375
Ottawa 2010 30.2 19.1 32.3 205 178.4 1590
30 Yr. Avg. 26.3 15.4 18.8 181 203.7 1468
Table Updated Daily at www.weatherinnovations.com/weathersummary.cfm
This Report includes data from WIN and Environment Canada
Spring Cereals: Scott Banks
Early planted spring cereals are beginning to dry down and should be ready to harvest in about 7 to 10 days.
Growers should monitor their fields for fusarium head blight infection as the crop begins to mature. Weather conditions from now until harvest will have the greatest impact on infection levels. Again, harvest as early as possible and use effective harvest strategies mentioned for winter wheat to maximize grain quality. Leaf rust is evident in several oat fields that were not sprayed with a fungicide.
Winter Wheat: Peter Johnson
Harvest progress has slowed due to frequent rainfall. The early harvested winter wheat in Southwestern Ontario had excellent yields and grain quality. Areas further north and east have pockets of higher fusarium levels in the grain. Effective harvest strategies to reduce infected kernels and stop the further spread of fusarium infection in the harvested wheat include: 1) Harvest early, between 16% to 18% moisture content, 2) Use high fan speeds to blow out infected kernels and 3) Immediately dry infected grain to 13% moisture content in a heated air dryer to stop the spread of infection. If significant fusarium is present, harvest should not begin above 18% moisture content as high moisture grain reduces the ability to blow out the lighter fusarium-damaged kernels. Operate the combine at slower ground speed to allow more time for air blast to separate good kernels from infected kernels. Higher combine fan speed will blow out the fusarium-infected kernels that are small, shrunken and lighter than sound kernels. In cases of high fusarium level in the grain, store if possible as markets for this grain may develop as the season progresses.
Corn: Greg Stewart
Warm temperatures and adequate soil moistures continue to favour the pollination process across most of the province. The corn crop is generally viewed as being above average in potential and most areas will complete pollination prior to July 25. Non-uniformity as noted in uneven tassel emergence is still evident in a significant number of fields.
Western Bean Cutworm egg masses are now being detected in numbers considerably higher than in previous years, and are above threshold for treatment in some fields. Later planted corn seems to be more attractive to the moths laying eggs. Field scouting for WBC egg masses and/or larvae is required in some areas. Stay up to date with WBC issues and locations of WBC concentrations at www.cornpest.ca.
Forages & Pastures: Jack Kyle
Forage and pasture growth continues to be good with adequate moisture throughout most of the province.
Pastures should be clipped if there are perennial weeds present or forages have matured. Clipping will prevent the weeds from setting seed and will stimulate forage growth. Assess pasture carrying capacity for the coming months and be prepared to reduce numbers, find some alternate pasture or plan on providing stored feed if necessary.
Early cereal harvest provides the opportunity to plant a second crop to be used as pasture. Oats seeded into wheat stubble at 3 bushels per acre can provide excellent pasture 6-8 weeks after seeding.
Soil Fertility: Keith Reid
A common complaint from areas that have received above normal rainfall is that corn following grain corn is suffering poor growth, particularly where solid manure has been applied. The exact reasons for this pattern are unclear, but likely contributing factors are poor soil aeration (from poor structural stability or excessive tillage), rapid depletion of soil oxygen by microbes consuming high levels of organic carbon (from corn residue plus manure), and high losses of nitrogen through denitrification. Dry weather will overcome many of these problems.
Have a question? Call the OMAFRA CROPLINE at: 1 888-449-0937
An audio version of the OMAFRA CropLine is available at www.ontario.ca/crops under "podcasts" or by searching "OMAFRA" at the iTunes store.
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:39 am
A Christian Farmers Federation official says the OPA doesn't seem to understand the negative impact it's planned change in solar pricing is going to have.
The CFFO's Nathan Stevens argues it's not really a matter of whether the original price was right.
(Stevens On Solar)
Stevens also warns the decision is a blow to investor confidence and to the green industry.
(Complete CFFO Commentary)
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:36 am
Farm Credit Canada loaned more money to more farmers in 2009-2010 than they did the year before.
Over 38 thousand 500 farmers, processors and suppliers got FCC loans this past year compared to just over 31 thousand the year before.
The agency lent out about 6 point 6 billion dollars this past year compared to just over 5 billion the year before.
FCC says 97 point 7 per cent of their loans are in good standing at the end of March, comared with 97 point 5 per cent a year ago.
The agency's annual report shows cash crop enterprises continue to make up the bulk of their loans at 33 point 2 per cent in the most recent year.
Dairy operations come in second.
What Farm Credit Canada calls the value-added sector has moved up to third spot this past year from it's fourth-place the year before.
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:34 am
The chair of this year's I-P-M says the planning has gone about as far as it can go - so now it's putting the planning on the ground.
Duncan McPhail describes this year's event in Elgin County in September as 100 acres of non-stop entertainment.
(McPhail On IPM Entertainment)
McPhail says the 2010 IPM is a unique rural-urban mix as a combined effort of Elgin County and the city of St. Thomas.
The International Plowing Match runs from September 21st to the 25th near St. Thomas.
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:33 am
Loblaw Companies is reporting a drop in net earnings in the second quarter of 2010.
The company says same store sales declined 0 point 3 per cent.
Executive Chair Galen Weston says the grocery store company is now into a critical period with the infrastructure and information technology components of it's overall renewal plan.
And Weston says they expect the costs of those components will continue to negatively impact on Loblaws operating income.
The company says sales growth in food was flat in the second quarter - there was some modest growth in their drugstore sales - a strong increase in it's apparel sales - and a significant decline in sales of other general merchandise at it's stores.
Bottom line for Loblaws in the second quarter - a net earnings drop of 6 point 7 per cent in spite of a sales growth of 1 point 2 per cent.
Friday, July 23, 2010 8:10 am
Here is a list of players confirmed for the Vu Pham Memorial Hockey Game set for August 12th in Wingham.
The OPP roster has yet to be announced.
Corey Perry, (won Memorial Cup with London Knights, won Stanley Cup 07 with Anaheim won Gold Medal Team Canada 2010)
Andy McDonald, (won stanley cup 07 with Anaheim currently with St Louis Blues )
Chris Neil, Flesherton (Ottawa Senators)
Ryan O'Reilly, Varna (Plays with Colorado Avalanche)
Cal O'Reilly, Varna ( Plays with Nashville Predators)
Nick Spaling, Drayton (Plays with Nashville Predators)
Brett MacLean, Port Elgin (Phoenix Coyotes)
Justin Peters, Blyth (Carolina Hurricanes)
Anthony Peters, Blyth (Belleville Bulls)
Brett Catto, Kincardine (Belleville Bulls)
Lane MacDermid, Sauble Beach (won Memorial Cup 2009 with Windsor drafted by Boston Bruins)
Joey Hishon, Stratford (Owen Sound Attack drafted in 1st round to Colorado)
Jeff Bloemberg, Wingham (Retired NY Ranger)
Scott Cherrey, (2nd round draft pick of Washington won OHL title with North Bay Now Linesman in the NHL)
Dave McLlwain, Seaforth (Over 500 games in the NHL, played SC Bern German elite league)
Colin Martin, (London Knights)
Officials for the game:
Don Van Massenhoven
Dan Marouelli
Scott Driscoll, Seaforth
Steve Miller, Stratford
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