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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-09-22, Page 13September 22, 1977 par",t JIM SIDDALL it SON OCENSED & INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES L KIRKTON 2296439 The price of corn, which has -fallen below $1.70 at times this year, may be a continuing problem according to Peter Hannam, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Since 1974, when Ontario became self sufficient in corn production, the price of Ontario corn has fallen to levels p to 50 cents per bushel below that paid on Chicago exchanges. Before 1974, Ontario corn had con- sistently commanded higher prices than corn sold in Chicago, Mr. Hannam told a meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture in Brucefield Thursday night, Mr. Hannam described a brief the OFA has submitted to the Ontario government proposing the establishment of a corn growers marketing board. Because much of the corn produced in the province is not sold on the open market, but goes for feed in farm to farm sales, the OFA brief proposes a negotiating board rather than an agency type with price fixing powers. The proposed board would have a number of "low level func- tions" Mr. Hannam said, It would act as a unified voice for corn growers in dealing with the government, and could lobby for transportation subsidies, trade and tarriff equity, and for stepped up research. It would negotiate and ad- minister advance payments on crops from the federal govern- ment, and would act as a lobby SEPT.27-OCT.1 1977 • Plowing Competitions • Exhibits and Parades • Ladies Program • Something for Everyone! dition to the actual plowing events kept the visitors well entertained throughout the af- ternoon, One of the features was a demonstration of the solar heating system which was in- stalled last winter in the Walper home. Hay township reeve Jack Tinney proved to be the best behind a horse drawn plow in a contest with other politicians and non-farmers. In the serious competition, Brian McGavin, R.R. 4, Walton was declared junior champion and Ken Ennes, Brussels was the top senior competitor. Winner of the special International class was Steve Walper, son of the host farmer Allan Walper. In addition to the trophies, cash prizes were awarded to the top five contestants in each of the 10 divisions, Lori Stafford, R.R. 1, Wroxeter was crowned Queen of the Furrow for the second con- secutive year. Her only com- petition came from another 1976 contestant Kathy Pentland, R.R. 5, Goderich. The first part of the contest came in the morning when the two girls were judged on their plowing ability. In the afternoon they were interviewed by the judges and delivered a prepared speech and an impromptu one. The judges were Carol Taylor, manager of the Dashwood and Crediton branches of the Bank of Montreal, and Bill Black, prin- cipal of the Blyth Public School, Directors in charge of the Queen of the Furrow contest were Howard and Elaine Datars, Dashwood and John and June Clark, Goderich. Taking the honour of "veteran plower" was T.P. O'Malley of Teeswater who was participating in a Huron plowing match for the 50th time. Bill Leeming is president of the Huron Plowmen's Association and the secretary is Graeme Craig. pressure on the federal govern- ment to broaden the basis of its payments to include farm to farm sales as well, Mr. Hannam said. He urged farmers to keep their receipts from sales to other farmers in case the federal government agreed to payments on such sales. Can expect stabilization Corn growers can expect a federal government stabilization payment bringing the price of the 1977 crop up to $2,30 a bushel according to Peter Hannam, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, The stabilization payments will be limited to 30,000 bushels per grower. Speaking at a meeting of the Huron F of A in Brucefield Thursday night, Mr, Hannam said the payments, representing 90 percent of the five year average price, will apply to corn sold between September 1, 1977 and--September 1, 1978. He said there was little chance any payments would be applied to the 1976 crop. The $2,30 price may be further bolstered by a supplement or stabilization payment from the Ontario government. Under proposed legislation, Ontario would pay two thirds of the cost of production when that cost ex- ceeds the $2.30 figure. Mr. Hannam said estimates of production costs could go as high as $2,49 a bushel, and if so, Ontario corn growers can expect the province to add a further 11 or 12 cents per bushel to the federal stabilization payment. The payments will apply to both feed and high moisture corn, Mr. Hannam said, but not to silage corn. Farmers who sell all of their feed corn and then buy feed corn or prepared rations for cattle will have the cost of the corn they buy subtracted from their sales when the stabilization payments are made, he said. At the moment, only corn sold to an elevator qualifies for stabilization payrnents under federal regulations, Mr. Hannam said. But the Ontario plan would have a broader scope, applying also to farm to farm corn sales. The provincial plan will put to the residents who attended the benefit dance or made donations in our behalf following the loss of our barn due to fire. 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Tungsten steel tap & die set 15.00 individual drill bits &Sets 1/16-1 inch tungsten carbide tipped Masonry drill bits at reasonable prices Many other articles too numerous to -mention 37.00 32.00 40.00 11.00 4.15 15.00 41.00 aCounty plowing match again'successful Federation president cites corn problem Excellent weather conditions attracted more than 400 persons to the annual Huron County plowing match held Saturday at the Stephen township farm of Allan Wa1per, south-east of Grand Bend, Numerous attractions in ad- when Stabilization formulas .Are set and amounts decided on. It would also negotiate province wide, corn handling and drying charges with elevators .and. would seek to ensure that premium prices are paid for premium grades of corn, The proposed board would als9 supply farmers with marketing and trade information,. and would seek out new export markets for Ontario corn, the OFA president said, Mr. Hannam said all of these functions could be carried out without any artificial disturbance of the price of corn. Huron group picks delegates Learn value of strong voice PLOWING FOR HALF A CENTURY — T.P. O'Malley was one of the participants in Saturday's Huron Coun- ty plowing match. It marked the 50th consecutive year of competition for Mr. O'Malley who hails from Teeswater area. He is shown ready to plow. Standing is his coach Cliff Willis, T-A photo dividual service member director; Sheila Gunby, Walter Elliott, Vince Austin, directors, South Huron: Glen Miller, ISM; Gerald Teal!, Glen Teall, Robert Grenier, delegates. East Central: Maurice Bean, ISM; John Van Biers, Mery Smith, Bill Pullen, directors. West Central: Jim McIntosh, ISM; Mickey Nott, Bob Lawson, Jim McGregor, delegates. North East `Huron: Gerry Fortune, ISM; Bev BrOwn, Jack Stafford, Doug Fortune, delegates. 4111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111181111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111011111116111111111111111111111111111MIIIIIS List fair crop result . . 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Completing the first 10 prize winners were Winston Shapton, Gordon Jones, Tom Triebner, Ray Cann, Andy Dougall, Ed Miller and Peter 'Sereda. Bruce Shapton led the ensilage corn section with Tom Triebner in the runnerup position and Elmer Powe in third place. Next came Hern Farms, Howard Pym, George Sereda, Gerald Dearing, Keith Strang, Gordon Jones and Lorne Hern. The grain corn competition was won by Hern Farms with Elmer Powe and Bruce Shapton, second and third, respectively. Com- pleting the prize list were Gerald Dearing, Tom Briebner, Lorne Hem, George Sereda, Murray Dawson, Peter Sereda and Winston Shapton. The fact that the Ontario government recently abandoned plans to impose a yearly mineral right tax of 50 cents per acre on farm land" indicates that far- mers sticking together can ac- complish things that couldn't be accomplished individually" Ontario ,Federation of Agriculture president Peter Hannam, said Thursday. Mr. Hannam told a meeting of the Huron F of A in Brucefield that the Ontario government decided not to proceed with the tax after the OFA voiced strong objections to the proposal. Besides the mineral tax stand, the OFA in the last year has presented a number of briefs to the government on issues of importance tc Ontario farmers, Mr. Hannam said. In a brief to the Blair Com- mission on taxation'the OFA has suggested that farm lands and farm buildings be declared exempt from tax assessment. Instead of charging taxes and then returning them to the far- mer the OFA brief suggests the government provide municipalities with a grant in lieu of taxes Mr.. Hannam said. The brief also suggests that taxes on farm houses and an acre should be based on productivity value rather than on market value. Mr, Hannam said he expects the government will present a white paper on the matter before any legislation is introduced. An OFA brief to labour minister Bette Stephenson asks that an upcoming worker health and safety bill be reviSed as it applies to farmers, Mr. Hannam said any bill which lumps agriculture in with factories could present serious problems for farmers. The OFA brief says farm safety standards should be' established in consultation with farm organizations, and should be specific rather than, sweeping, The current laws on petty trespass should be completely changed, the OFA has told Ontario solicitor general Roy McMurtry' in a recent brief. Under the present law, farmers can be held responsible for in- juries sustained on their property, even if the person in- jured does not have the farmer's permission to be on his land. The OFA wants the law revised to place responsibility on the trespasser. The government has said it will study the matter, Mr. Hannam said. A brief outlining the OFA's objections to the federal governments proposed bill C-42, the Competition Act, an anti- monopoly bill intended to apply to both business and agriculture, has the endorsation of every marketing board in Ontario, Mr. Hannam said. Marketing boards are currently answerable to "'the federal Farm Marketing Products Board. The new bill will be enforced by the Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Afairs. The OFA thinks the new bill could lead to an "intolerable situation" in which marketing boards will be answerable to two bosses. "It would be just hell to work in that kind of en- vironment" Mr. Hannam said, The OFA brief asks that the Competition Act be amended, exempting farm marketing boards from its strictures. The OFA is also asking the government to consider legislation making membership in a farm organization man- datory. The levy for farm organizations would be based on a farmer's tax assessment, and the farmer could choose which organization was to get the money, under the OFA proposal. Mr. Hannam said the National Farmers Union has rejected the proposal, but the Christian Farmers Federation is in favour of it. At the meeting which proceeded Mr. Hannam's speech, the Huron Federation of Agriculture elected its OFA directors and delegates to the OFA convention in November. Those elected were: North West region, Merle Gunby, in- Call For Professional LAND CLEARING Bulldozing & Heavy Equipment Rentals Guaranteed pricing — You'll save money if fertilizer prices go up in the spring. If prices go down your CO-OP will rebate the difference. You can't lose! These are all good reasons for spreading CO-OP fertilizer this fall. And your Co-operative is ready to help in any way you want, with: custom blended formulations, bulk spreading, equipment rental, bag or bulk pick-up or delivery. 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