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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-01-28, Page 16Page 16 -Citizens News, January 28/76 Market entire crop W ite bean failure could cause problems Charlie Broadwell, manager of the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, said a poor crop would put the marketing board in a very difficult position. Explaining the workings of the board in a London radio interview Thursday, Mr. Broad- well said that the board always attempted to market the entire crop Prior to the next harvest. "We just don't have that many beans around," said Mr. Broadwell. "Very often if we are having difficulty with a crop, our closest competition in Michi- gan is also having difficulty." Mr. Braodwell explained that a poorer than expected crop in Michigan this year will almost definitely result in the sale of American beans to the United States. "We compete with Michigan in domestic and export sales, said Mr. Broadwell. "Beans flow both ways across the border with only a small $1.50 per hundred- weight tariff," commented Mr. Broadwell. Asked how the marketing board has affected the produc- tion of white beans in Ontario, Mr. Broadwell said that in 1968 when the bean producers started as a marketing agency about a million 100 pound bags of beans were produced annually. "Last year we produced almost two million 100 pound bags," Mr. Broadwell said. "In 1968, the United Kingdom was the only export market while today we export to 19 foreign countries." Mr. Broadwell said that England is still the main market. He commented that Heinz in London England processed over one million cans of beans per day. England ' is attempting to produce various types of beans domestically but is having great difficulty, said Mr. Broadwell. Mr. Broadwell gave much credit to the federal and pro- vincial ministries of agriculture for an excellent research job on beans. "They keep us in a competi- tive position, " said Mr. Broad- well. "Being competitive in the world market is essential for us since we export about 75 percent of the Ontario crop." The board manger said that the board does not restrict acreage producers may plant since it is confident it has the ability to market all thc beans which can be produced. Asked if beans were not already popular and accepted to the point where promotion and advertising was not necessary, Mr. Broadwell disagreed. "The average consumption of white beans in Canada is just 2.5 pounds per year and that's not very large when we have a production of nearly 200 million pounds," said Mr. Broadwell. "We feel people are not aware of the nutritive value and therefore consumption is com- paratively low. It is an excellent food for the dollar value." Beans are 20 to 22 percent protein, said Mr. Broadwell, almost as high as meat. Only one acid is missing otherwise it would equal meat in protein. Asked about the price of beans, the board manager said last year the producer received $13.42 per hundredweight for the 1974 crop. As only about 25 percent of the 1975 crop has been sold so far, it is impossible to estimate what thc producer will receive. The current selling price is $35.00 per hundred - The Last Word by Ted Rowcliffe I never envied those who went south for the winter. In tact I always felt smugly superior for staying through the cold and snow. I've changed my mind! Maybe I'm getting old but I've had it already and just think there could be two months of winter still to come. * * * Between blocked roads and car problems I didn't see my own bed from Tuesday night until Saturday last week and I must admit it started to get on my nerves. Those in Zurich and Hensall who put up with me were more than hospitable but there's no place like home. * * * But I was back to normal for the weekend and enjoyed watching the Liberal leadership convention while lazing around the house on Sunday. Smith's victory was quite a surprise after Peterson's lead and Roy's last minute bid. Smith sounded good after his win and could be just what the Ontario Grits need. * * * There seems to be a definite split in opinions surrounding the nuclear hydro station which may or may not be built in Huron county. Municipahy, Zurich and Bayfield have both indicated support for he plant while Stephen township has circulation of a motion to demand a more intensive study of the effects prior to construction. A few farm groups have expressed opposition to a plant but little has been heard from individuals. An interesting letter to the editor appears this week. The loudest voice against the plant so far comes from a group called CANTDU in Goderich. But as Liberal MPP Jack Riddell says, maybe we shouldn't get too excited. According to Mr. Riddell the idea has been shelved, weight, Mr. Broadwell explained that the board determines an initial payment which he receives when he delivers beans to the eleva- tors in the fall. After the board pays storage and handling plus interest on past loans made for initial payments, an interim payment is made in April and a final payment in November. Normally beans are planted in May or June and harvested in September, This year it was 'a late harvest, some beans not coming off until November. "The beans will be marketed this winter, spring and summer, said Mr. Broadwell, 'Beans arc canned throughout the year and we also want to keep a supply of dry packaged beans on the store shelves during the year, but normally we market the entire crop by the following August." Asked why a farmer received 13.42 cents per hundredweight for beans and the same beans Snow spoils good record Only a week ago Sgt. Norton Rhincss of the Exeter Ontario Provincial Police detachment told the News -that the number of traffic accidents had decreased substantially in the first few weeks of 1976. As a result of the stormy weather of the past week, the accident totals have taken a big. jump. This week Exeter OPP officers investigated a total of 22 accid- ents. Sgt. Rhiness said they were all of the minor variety. He added, "No serious injuries or heavy damages were report- ed. Just a lot of "fender bend- ers". Most of the mishaps were caused by drivers not adjusting to the weather conditions". During the week nine motor- ists were charged with traffic violations and snowmobile operators face another six charges. Sgt. Rhiness said he wished to inform area motorists that the new Ontario seat belt regulations will be enforced beginning Sunday, February 1. Hc continued, "Our officers while on regular patrol will be keeping an observance for drivers not wearing seat belts. Charges will be laid against those motorists not abiding by the regulations. The local Sgt. said he did not know what the fine could be for scat belt infractions. News of Varna INTENDED FOR LAST WEEK PERSONALS Children in and near the village spent sonic time during their holidays from school last Nveck skating on the new ice surface at the arena. Times for family skating arc Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoon. Ecl and Terry Heard returned home recently from a two-week vacation in Florida. Harold Dowson. who has been in University Hospital in London, and Alex Murray. who was in Clinton Hospital, have returned to their homes. We sincerely wish them improved health. Mrs. Robert Webster enter- tained a number of Julie's friends at a birthday party on Saturday. Julie was seven on Thursday. The generosity of neighbours and farm friends was evident during last week's stormy we- ather, when several driveways and walks were cleaned out by people with scrapers or snow - blowers, and some with shovels. were on sale for 60 to 70 cents per pound in stores, Mr. Broad- well could only agree that this seemed like an inequality in the system. "Some store managers have indicated they want 100 percent markup to handle it," said Mr. Broadwell, "I don't know if it is justified or not. It seems high compared to what the producer receives." Save During Larry Snider's STOCK REDUCTION OUR LOT IS LOADED WITH MANY EXCELLENT VEHICLES FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM 1974 VOLKSWAGEN 412 Stationwagon, four cylinder, automatic transmission, radio, Licence DFZ939 '2945 1973 LTD 4 -door pillared hard- top, V-8, automatic, power steer- ing and brakes, whitewall tires. Licence DFY860 '2695 1973 PLYMOUTH stationwagon, V-8, automatic, power steering and brakes, deluxe interior, woodgrain panelling. 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