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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-12-08, Page 20DIRECTORS ON BEAN BOARD — At Friday's annual meeting of the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board, four directors were named for Huron District 5. At the left, chief executive officer congratulates Joe Miller, Murray Cardiff, Bob Allan and Glenn Hayter who replaces the retiring Phil Durand. T-A photo Order machinery parts now vatattt.talmomissmoimmace. Top Quality TOYS CLEARING AT 1 5 % Off Complete Line of Farm Implements, Trucks, Etc. /11111111111M. Don't Miss The Savings SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd. 1 8 Wellington St. 235-0743 Exeter ME N Nf The responsibility of the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board in fulfilling obligations on bean sales generated considerable discussion at Frithy's annual meeting for Huron growers at the Pineridge Chalet at Hensall, Manager Charles Broadwell said the board had made forward sales of 815,300 hundred weight of 1977 crop white beans by August 31 and another sales agreement for 38,000 hundred weight were made with Ontario bean dealers. In turn bean dealers made sales to brokers and processors on the expected crop and are now unable to fill the orders. Due to the wet fall weather, the bean harvest was badly cur- tailed. Broadwell said only 819,000 hundredweight had been delivered by Ontario growers, creating a shortage of 34,000 hundredweight. Broadwell said the board has received legal opinion that they are not "legally liable for com- mitments, to forward sales made." Grower Ed Krauter suggested the producers and the board accept the moral liability and supply the beans to "bail the dealers out." He said "If we fail to come through in this crisis it will hurt the bean industry for years." Ed Dearing of Perth county Acupuncture is nothing new; my boss has been needling me for years. * * * There was the cross-eyed discus thrower who never set any records but he sure kept the crowd on its toes. * * * A friend is someone who can see right through you and still enjoys the show. Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel 1Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Crediton 234-6382 agreed that the board had a moral obligation, Broadwell countered "we could possibly be held responsible if we had the beans, but, we don't," Crediton area grower John Govers said the problem of scarcity of beans was due to the producer who "sold beans to Michigan and others who are holding beans in their barns." In reply Broadwell said the board had no idea how many beans were still on the farm. He added, "the amount could vary from 20,000 to 200,000 bags." In answer to several ac- cusations about bean deliveries to Michigan and a bonus possibly being paid for top grade beans, Broadwell replied "you tell us who these people are and we will prosecute," Insurance Claims Paid Helmut Loewede of the Ontario Crop Insurance Commission said more than 7 million dollars has been paid to date for white bean claims. Helmut said about two thirds of white bean farmers were covered by insurance paying premiums of seven million dollars. The same amount is paid by the government. The insurance man said he expected all claims would be completed in the next three weeks and should reach close to 10 million. He added "the amount of claims tells us what kind of year you had," He said insurance premiums could be up by about 25 percent for 1978 crops. The premium this past year was in the range of $5.50 per acre depending on the price option, Later in the meeting a motion to have the shortage respon- sibility accepted by the board was soundly defeated. Chairman of the meeting Gordon Hill told the press Monday, "one of the points brought out in considerable discussion was the share of financial responsibility which should fall on the grev,'er who was not able to harvest h is crop and was paid by crop insurance. In addition Hill said, "all four Huron directors are in favour of a grading system but one point not brought up was the need for a different pool for every grade." Directors and manager Broadwell were concerned with the lack of suitable beans needed for 1978 planting. Broadwell said he thought only about one-half of the necessary seed is now available. He added, "again it depends on the amount and quality of beans still on the farms." Page 20 Times-Advocate, December 8, 1977 Responsibility of filling orders major topic at bean session Now that the harvest season has ended and machinery has been stored for the winter, far- mers should start thinking about the 1978 growing season, John Kessler, secretary- manager of the Farm Machinery Board of Ontario, says that- winter is an ideal time for far- tilers to sit down and assess their machinery part needs. "A good number of farmers suffered undue downtime last season because farm machinery parts were not available. In many cases the waiting periods could have been avoided." Mr. Kessler says some farmers place the blame on manufac- turers and suppliers. This is not really fair. The blame must be shared by the whole industry, including farmers. "In some cases the waiting periods are caused by heavy demands for replacement parts during peak periods." Mr, Kessler says farmers could help alleviate the problem if they replenished parts • "If the parts business could be extended from the present three or four months per year to 12 months, the system would have a better chance of success." Mr. Kessler says farmers should put to good use the lessons learned from breakdowns and waiting periods last season. Ordering replacement and spare parts now will give manufacturers and suppliers a better chance to meet the far- mers' needs. Headquarters For Gifts For The HANDY PERSON ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST Complete 3/s" drill kit includes most- used accessories to give that finished look to household jobs. 524-056 3 pc. wood • chisel set CHECKING BEAN AGENDA — More than 200 Hur.on growers attended Fridays annual meeting of the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board. Above, chairman Gordon Hill checks the agenda with board manager Charles Broadwell and treasurer John Mumford. T-A photo Worth watchin Organizers Keeping a watchful eye on your meter can help you save electricity around your home—and we have a free booklet to help you do it. It lists many wise ideas for saving electricity in lighting, heating and appliances. In addition it shows you how to read your meter and keep a record of the progress you're making in energy conservation. The booklet, "Worth Watching" is yours for the asking from your local Hydro. Or write to Ontario Hydro, Dept. W 700 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X6 Make corn proposa! At the annual convention of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture held November 28-30 in Hamilton the O.F.A. Grains Committee presented a corn marketing proposal, recom- mending a negotiating type board with low level functions. This proposal would provide a spokesman for corn growers, allow corn growers to qualify for federal advance payments and also negotiate for federal and provincial stabilization plans. Maximum corn handling and drying charges with elevator operators would be a concern of this board as well as ensuring price premiums for top grade corn. Marketing and trade in- formation would be gathered and made available and export op- portunities promoted. This board would not have price setting or production control powers. Speaking to this proposal, Merle Gunby, , First Vice- President of Huron County told the delegates "At a recent meeting of Huron County corn growers the majority of those present endorsed the proposal," The plebiscite, in order to be carried, would need the approval of 66.7 percent of the bona fide corn growers; that is, a producer who has sold at least 400 bushels or 10 tonnes of corn through commercial channels during any one year 1974-76. The majority of the delegates at the Convention supported this proposal. 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