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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-11-17, Page 24PAGE 6A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1977 Bean board says 1977 was worst disaster in 50 years In its end -of -the -month news release the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board says that this year has produced the worst crop disaster in over half a century in Ontario. Going bm:k through 55 years of Tiublished records, the report states, there has never been one year where yields over all our counties fell below 700 lbs. per acre on average. It is doubtful whether for the 160,000 acres of beans planted this year, a yield of 700 lbs. will occur, since this would give a total crop of 1,120,000 cwt. and the total harvested to date is only 900,090 cv. t. There is still harvesting going on, the report adds, and ;rowers have reached the 150,000 cwt. level, but "given :he quality of the beans lelivered and the large icreages that will no doubt be :otally abandoned", this year will be remembered painfully 3y growers, processors, ;hippers and canners. Producer returns for the 1976 bean crop total $16.05 per cwt. This is comprised of a $7.36 initial payment, $6 in- terim payment and the final payment of $2.69 per cwt. The 1976 return is the second highest in history, the bean board states, and .is up from $15.55 per cwt. in 1975. The yellow -eye bean final payment of $9,02 per cwt. brings the total return per cwt. on yellow eyes to $23.38. The total crop marketed of navy beans was 1,838,385 cwt., and 8,274 cwt. of yellow eyes. The report outlines the current harvest situation in Michigan: Michigan has had a tough time of it also but will likely manage to harvest over 4,600,000 cwt. of white beans. Over 80 per cent of acreage is 'probably harvested and possibly 25,000 acres of the 440,000 acres may,;never be harvested. Yields are running quite high and probably 3.4 million cwt. or more beans are already under cover in the state. The yield recovery in Michigan up from less than 10 per cent per acre last year, to over 12 cwt. per acre and higher (on avg.) this year, is quite a turnaround. Obser- vers in the state attribute Field crops blamed much of this to the virtual absence this year of root rot in the beans which has cut yields as much as 25 per cent in other years. Michigan growers, elevators and researchers believe a potential crop of close to seven million cwt. of navy beans was in the field in early September. In Ontario estimates of crop potential ranged around 2.5 million cwt. Thus close to 10 million cwt. of beans might have come off, if weather had been _more normal. Given a demand for beans of 5,5 to 6 million cwt. from the. U.K., Canada and the U.S.A. well over 11/2 years supply of beans could have come off. Given this potential "buyers market" prices of early beans sold, traded as low as prices of $13 U.S. per cwt. to end users. The turn around in supply to the current position has sent prices to $34 and $35 (in Canadian currency) charged to canners at the present time. addition to sending prices higher, supply con- straints also disrupt worth Farm cash receipts slide again Farm cash receipts for the first eight months of 1977 were $6.329 billion, down sharply from the $6.630 billion received in the same period last year, Statistics Canada said. The big drop was for field crops with eight-month returns of $2.744 billion compared with $3.135 billion in the same period last year. Livestock and livestock product receipts were up to $3.343 billion in the first eight months of 1977 compared with $3.266 billion. Farm cash receipts are for all farming operations in- cluding Canadian wheat board, advance payments and deficiency payments. Farm expenses are not in- cluded. Previous figures from Statistics Canada reported a decline of 13.4 per cent in the net income of farmers last year and another drop in net income is expected this year as operating costs continue to rise sharply. The agency says the prices for wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn and potatoes were lower than last year. However, prices for cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, dairy products and eggs increased. Receipts in Saskatchewan dropped to $1.417 billion from $1.684 billion in the first eight months of 1976 while in Manitoba returns fell to $532 million from $573 million last year. In British Columbia, the figure was $269 million, down from $282 million. In Ontario receipts dropped ,to $1.703 billion from $1.730 billion in the first eight months of last year. Quebec had a small drop to $906 million from $910 million. federal ag. minister reveals new strategy Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan announced recently that the federal government is establishing a strategy for agricultural development in order to tap the full potential of the food industry. "Agricultural development is a cornerstone of the overa•11 food strategy," Mr. Whelan said. "We will follow the same co-operative process in defining the agricultural development strategy as we are using to create the total food strategy. The federal government is counting on participation and input from farm organizations, con- sumer groups, food retailers, the processing and distributing industry and all others involved 'in the food chain. "In addition, the Provinces will have a large role in determining the shape of agricultural development programs for the future." Mr. Whelan made the announcement about agricultural development in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Speech from the Throne. Alberta was the sole province to show an increase at $1.286 billion, up from $1.229 billion. while promotion programs of canners and raise the spectre of out -of -stock, positions at the shelf level of Canadian and English Canners. "If those eventualities arse, forced consumer switching to other products like pasta can detrimentally affect consumption patterns for beans permanently. It is our hope that supply disruptions of this scale do not occur, and that the eventual total harvest allow for a continuing presence of beans on the shelf." Ontario elevators are at- tempting ' to market producers beans despite a lowered color standard brought about by rain., The eventual results of these efforts will lie communicated to growers shortly. A large percentage of Michigan's crop will be less than their grade 1 as well. Seed to plant next year's crop is uppermost in many growers minds, because the disastrous weather also af- fects how many seed plots get combined. In order to get same firm idea of the total available seed for next year's crop, the board . will un- dertake a survey of all seed growers and elevators to quantify volumes in-house and on the farm. With this information they hope to formulate a plan to, address the seed problem and advise growers of the best course of action for next year's plan- ting. Hydro rate increase outrageous, Hannam says "A 5.7 percent increase in rural hydro rates is outrageous", said Peter. Hannam, President, of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, in response to the new Ontario Hydro rate structure going into effect on January 1, 1978. Hannam added, "Urban and industrial rates are already much lower. The increase in their rates is estimated at under five percent and so the gap will become wider. "This is nothing but blatant discrimination against the farmer and the small town resident. The cities and the big industrial users have big lobbies and lots of political clout. Ontario Hydro gives in to them and penalizes rural. people. "If we need a hydro rate increase, so be it. But it should apply to everyone equally. Ontario Hydro is a public utility and it should act in the public interest. It should not just give in to the big lobbies. "What makes this so exasperating is that there is no forum for reviewing these rates. This is the only segment of society for which such a review forum does not exist and so Ontario Hydro PLAFINING on GOING TO UNIVERSITY? 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Far- mers and small town people should let their MPP's know what they think about thi§ unfair treatment", concluded Hannam. Try this Chili Con Carne news farm news Rural hydro up 5.7% ' Chili economical dish Many people find they don't entertain their friends . as often these days because of the cost. Entertaining doesn't need to be expensive, especially if you try one of the many delicious recipes using ground beef. Ground beef is sold ac- cording to fat level, say food consultants at Agriculture Canada. Lean ground beef may not contain more than 17 percent fat. Medium ground beef may not contain more than 23 percent fat. Regular ground beef may not contain more than 30 percent fat. Regular ground beef is best for meat balls or meat patties since it makes them juicier. Meat loaves and casseroles are best when made with lean or medium ground beef. Food consultants at Agriculture Canada have developed this "Chili con Clinton horse second at Royal Synorafic, a purebred Arabian mare owned, trained and shown by Robyn Theedom of Clinton, placed second in her breeding class at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto last week. The judge, James Ragsdale of West Palm Beach, Florida, had over 65 Arabians to judge in the breeding classes alone in the largest exhibition of Arabians at the Royal in years. Synorafic, not shown until September due to injury, has now finished off a great show season. In only four shows in 1977, she has qualified twice for the region 18 Arabian halter championships (an area encompassing most _. of Eastern Canada) which are held in Toronto each October. Smile "Any big men born around here?" a tourist asked in a condescending tone. "None", responded the elderly native. "Best we can do is babies. It's different in the city I suppose." New Way to Treat Cattle for Grubs ''SPOTTON fits both Feedlot and Cow -Calf Operations The SPOTTON'Insecticide system has the flexibility you need for either feedlot or cow -calf operations. Operators can treat more cattle in less time and with less work. And tests show SPOTTON produces grub control averaging 98% efficacy. See your animal health dealer for details. available at Hummel's Feed Mill 35 Mary Street, Clinton 482-9792 OPEN: MON.-FRIDAY 8:00 - 6:00 P.M. SATURDAY 8:00.12 NOON„ Carne" recipe, a favorite dish for after the game. It can be doubled or tripled cessfully. Chili Con Carne 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons fat 11/2 pounds ground beef 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 28 -ounce can tomatoes 2 14 -ounce cans kidney beans Saute onion and garlic in fat until onion is transparent,, Add beef and brown. Drain • off excess fat. Add seasonings and tomatoes. Cover and sine mer until thick (about 2 hours.). Add beans and heat. 6 servings. suc- Ontario Hydro's 800,000 rural customers will pay an average of 5.7 percent more for electricity next year. Hydro announced last week that a typical residential customer's monthly bill of $35 will go up by about $1.75 in 1978. Customers affected are on the rural retail system, not served by a municipal utility. 11y a municipal utility and Hydro chairman Robertusing 750 kilowatt hours a month would see his monthly bill of about $21 go up by $1 operation and maintenance. The 1978 increase "reflects higher costs to Ontario Hydro of providing service," the Hydro statement said. The effect of the increase will vary for each customer, depending on consumption and classification. Earlier this fall, Hydro announced that the residential customer served Taylor said that the increase to the rural customers would have been 9.8 percent next' year "had it not been for extra revenue created by better than ' expected operating results in 1977." Hydro must rebate about $108 million to its customers to comply with anti-inflation guidelines imposed on Hydro by the provincial govern- ment. Hydro doesn't come uner the federal anti-inflation board, but the province has directed that Hydro must live within the spirit and intent of the guidelines. Taylor said the rural retail system's share of the rebate in 1978 will be about $17.8 million. 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