The Citizen, 1996-03-20, Page 27Agriculture 1996
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1996. PAGE A-3.
Market fluctuations affect all sectors
However with the commodity
prices up and the prospect for
another profitable year for cash
crops, Howson says fertilizer prices
have also increased along with the
cost of feed. Higher input costs
could hurt some.
In the area of fertilizer, Howson
says it is all a case of supply and
demand. In the slower times of a
few years ago, the demand for fer-
tilizer dropped, causing plant clo-
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By Janice Becker
As with any industry, in agricul-
ture there are boom periods fol-
lowed by poor market prices and
high input costs, but unlike some
sectors of the economy, the effects
of good and bad times in agricul-
ture can be wide-spread.
With one in eight Ontarians
employed in some way by agri-
food businesses, it is likely that
when farmers suffer so do many
related industries, unless they find a
way to even out the ups and downs
through diversity.
Gary Dauphin of Dauphin Feed
and Supply Ltd. of Walton and
Dungannon, has seen the price of
feed jump tremendously with com-
modity prices hitting highs. "With
corn prices hitting $5 (and above),
the beef producers have to decide
whether to feed their herds or sell
them," he says.
A glut of cattle on the market has
forced cattle prices down, resulting
in an even higher input/output, vari-
ance for the producers.
Dauphin believes the industry is
at the bottom of a 10 year cycle for
beef, at present. "It is a very uncer-
tain picture right now. Everything
depends on commodity prices."
High commodity prices have
effected the small flock owners as
well, says Dauphin. Small quantity
purchasers cannot get volume dis-
counts as can large user.
With one-third of his business
coming from small flock producers,
Dauphin says he tries to keep price
hikes to a minimum to keep them
in business. "Small producers see
the price go up 50 cents and they
think I am making the profit. My
profit margin is actually less as the
feed prices rise."
Dauphin says even offering
rebates becomes more expensive as
the prices increase. "A two per cent
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County which has 14.7 per cent of
the chickens in the province, Huron
comes in at 9.4 per cent. Though
Niagara has slightly more than
rebate on $300 is more than the
same rebate on $200."
Finding his niche market for pet
food, bird feed and other special-
ties, Dauphin has been able to even
out the ups and downs of the feed
and seed business, but is always
looking ahead as the next planting
season approaches.
Coping with downturns in the
economy translates into loosened
strings on credit for customers of
Howson and Howson of Blyth,
double Huron's
count of other
chicken, Huron
has approxi-
mately 50 per
cent more hens
and pullets under
20 weeks
intended for
laying. That 9.4
per cent amounts
to 3,208,449
chickens.
With no county dominating the
cattle industry, Huron has 120,600
head of cattle or 5.6 per cent of
Ontario herds. This total falls in
line behind Bruce and Grey
says Bruce Howson.
"We try to take the ups and
downs with the farmers. When
farmers have money, we have
money. Farmers are the best
spenders in the world, if they have
it to spend," he says.
"When they have the buying abil-
ity, they can afford to spend; go out
on a limb more."
"1995 was a good year. 1996 and
1997 also look good. We are not
used to this in agriculture."
Counties, at 7.6 per cent and 6.7
per cent respectively.
Though ranking agricultural
production on the basis of dollar
value does not necessarily show the
entire picture of yields, quality or
acreage, the consistently high cash
receipts obtained by Huron County
farmers indicates a large impact on
the economy of surrounding
communities, the county and the
province as a whole.
Provincial cash receipts in agri-
businesses have averaged $5 to
$5.6 billion with the farmers
spending $4 to $4.8 billion in farm
inputs. Not only is money spent on
machinery, equipment or supplies
which are directly related to the
operation of a farm, but agri-business
employs 608,200 people, according
to the Ontario Federation of
Agriculture, resulting in one in every
eight jobs having a connection to
some aspect of agri-food industry.
Ontario farmers also contribute a
major portion of federal and
provincial income taxes, $99 million
in 1992 as well as $175 million in
property taxes.
With approximately 80 per cent of
monies flowing back into the
economy for the next year's product,
job creation and taxes, agriculture
supplies a large amount of the water
turning the wheel of the economy.
Huron County strong in pullet production
HAYBINES, DISCBINES, MOWERS (2 of 16)
New Holland 114 12' was $2,500 Now $1,900
New Holland 469 g was $2,500 Now $1,350
SPREADERS (3 of 12)
New Holland 795 E.G., U.B. was $6,500 Now $3,750
New Holland 305 side delivery was $7,500 Now $6,000
New Idea 213 S.A.was $1,150 Now $ 600
SCUFFLERS (2 of 7)
McKee 4 row was $650 Now $ 400
Kongskllde 6 row, less shields was $2,500
Now $1,400
CULTIVATORS (4 of 25)
1 - Kongskllde 27' SBA was $2,500.......Now $1,500
1 - George White 33.5' S-tine, wtharrows was $8,900 Now $4,750
1 - Glencoe #1250 was $1,900. Now $650
1 - Kongskilde 23' PGB w/lev. bar, harrows was $6,500 Now $4,250
PLOWS (3 of 20)
1 - JD 2500 6 x 18' semi-mt was $4,500 Now $2,400
1 - Kongskilde 5 x 16' semi-mt was $2,500 Now $1,400
1 - IH 700 8 x 18' trail was $9,600 Now $6,500
DISCS (1 of 9)
1 White 11' was $1,400 Now $ 750
SPRAYERS (3 of 27)
1 - Calsa 400 gal was $1,200 Now $ 750
1 - Geo White 300 gal., 3 pth was $ 550 Now $ 400
1 - Calsa 500 gal. w/42' foam was $3,200. Now $2,500
BEAN EQUIPMENT (2 of 11)
2 - Innes 570 windrower was $2,000. Now $1,800
FORAGE BOXES (2 of 20)
2 - Farmhand w/Martin wagon, roof was $2,400 Now $1,800
Several Dion boxes in stock Reduced
BALERS ( 6 of 28)
1 - New Holland 75 kicker (thrower) was $ 750 Now $ 500
1 - Vicon RP1210 4 x 5 rd. baler was $8,500 Now $7,500
McGAVIN FARM EQUIPMENT
Walton, Ont.
(519) 887-6365, (519) 527-0245
"Your short-line specialists"
1 - Vicon RP1211E 4 x 5 rd. baler, as new was $11,500 ..Now $ 9,500
1 - Claas 46 4 x 4 twine, net rd. baler was $14,500 Now $11,500
1 - McKee 4 x 5 twinewas $ 4,500 Now $ 3,200
1 - JD 336 w/kicker, clean was $ 4,500...Now $ 3,900
LAWN & GARDEN (2 of 18)
1 - FORD YT16 w/42"deck was $ 2,500...Now $ 2,200
1 - Ford YT 12.5 w/38" deck was $ 2,200...Now $ 1,500
Several others in various sizes & prices
TRACTORS (2 of 36)
1 - Leyland 270 w/cab & turbo was $ 7,500...Now $ 5,500
1 - White 1370 2WD wAoad&OLD was $ 8,500...Now $ 7,900
STALK CHOPPERS (1 of 2)
1 - Lundell 15' flail was $3,500 Now $ 2,900
PLANTERS & DRILLS (4 of 17)
1 - International 800 6 row was $ 6,500...Now $ 6,000
1 - JD 484 4 row was $ 850...Now $ 350
1 - Brillion 10' Tass seeder, as new was $ 6,500...Now $ 4,995
1 - MF 33 wigrass seeder was $ 1,200...Now $ 850
FORAGE HARVESTERS (4 of 13)
1 - IHC 350 was $ 400 .Now $ 275
1 - Ford 672 w/2 row head & pickup was $ 8,500...Now $ 6,300
1 - NH 717 was $ 800...Now $ 450
1 - Gehl 700 w/hay head was $ 3,500...Now $ 1,750
HARROWS (1 of 15)
1 - Kovar 24' was $ 1,200...Now $ 700
Several mounted harrows of all types & sizes
RAKES & TEDDERS (2 of 10)
1 - Kuhn 4 drum flex rake was $ 2,500...Now $ 1,250
1 - Vicon RC 330 was $ 2,500...Now $ 800
PACKERS (4 of 10)
2 -11' 6" Benn. 18" wheels was $ 1,500...Now $ 1,200
1 -17' Benn. 18' wheels was $ 3,500...Now $ 2,500
1 -12' Brillion was $ 1,600,..Now $ 1,100
FARM SUPPLY LTD. Imo
527-0245 WALTON 887-6365
FORAGE BLOWERS (6 of 16)
1 - New Holland 27 was $ 1,495...Now $ 750
1 - Dion 3060 was $ 2,500 ....Now $ 1,900
2 - McKee corn hog .......... ............. was $ 900 ....Now $ 550
1 - Wetmore grinder-blower was $ 1,200 .....Now $ 900
1 • Kool KB54 was $ 700 ....Now $ 250
SWATHERS & COMBINES (3 of 5)
1 - MF 665 was $ 4,500...Now $ 3,900
1 - MF 775 was $ 5,500 ...Now $ 5,000
1 - Gleaner K w/2 heads.. Coming
HAY PICKUPS (1 of 5)
1 - New Holland 770W was $ 1,200 Now $ 750
CORNHEADS (4 of 18)
2 • New Holland 880 R2 was $ 500 Now $ 50
1 - New Holland 822 was $ 1,500 Now $ 600
1 - New Holland 770 R2 was $ 400 Now $ 150
MIXMILLS (2 of 4)
1 - New Holland 357 w/20' unload auger was $ 3,500 .Now $ 2900
1 - Farmhand 817 hyd. unload auger was $ 2,500 ..Now $ 2,200
FERTILIZER & GRAIN AUGER (3 of 12)
1 - Market 10' x 12' was $ 1,100 ....Now $ 750
1 - Killbros 6' x 12 was $ 500 ....Now $ 450
1 - UFT portable auger, 8" x 7' was $ 500 ...Now $ 400
MISCELLANEOUS
1 - Blue Fertilizer Spreader 5 ton was $ 3,500 ....Now $ 2,450
1 - Flo Tool anhydrous applicator was $ 700 ....Now $ 250
Several 500 -1000 psi Pressure Washers From $ 250
3 - Flat racks & wagons Various Sizes
1 - Danuser F9 post hole digger was $ 900 ....Now $ 550
3 - Gravity grain boxes Various Prices
1 - Jiffy Dump #700 as is, Customer Unit .As New $11,000
Conditions Of Sale
All Used Items are sold as is
Cash - No Trades
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