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Times Advocate, 1995-07-05, Page 17Times -Advocate, July 5, 1995 Page 17 Crops In Hay and Stephen townships welcome recent rainfall after a month-long dry spell. Rain aids most area crops Stephen and Hay townships were the driest throughout June. Brenda Burke T -A staff EXETER- Recent rainfall has re- lieved many area crops in Stephen and Hay townships where a month- long heat wave has parched land and leaf. "In one week we've gone from critical to excellent crops," said Brian Hall, business management advisor of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs last week. "It's amazing how the crops made it through." Before the rainfall at the end of June, Stephen and Hay townships received only half an inch of rain for the month while the Zurich area had just over an inch and Usborne township received between two and four inches. Hall said many Stephen and Hay crops could use more rain, but add- ed area townships were lucky to miss the heavy, damaging rain Bay- field received a few weeks ago. All crops not irrigated including corn, soy beans, white beans and wheat have been affected by June's heat wave. Canola and winter • wheat crops, at their filling seed stage and depending critically on moisture, could even give lower yields if exposed to continual ex- cess heat and lack of rain. Despite this summer's heat wave, the southern region of Huron county received 780 heat units dur- ing May and June. The heat units are used to help determine crop de- velopment. Cooler weather at the beginning of June off -set the heat at the month's end. "We're actually pretty close to normal crop development," said Hall. But berry crops could end in a hurry. Since rain hastens berry growing, it could chop the season a little shorter than normal. This year the season began at Dougall's Ber- ries 'n' Veggies June 15 and will end this week. "That's later than when we nor- mally start by a week and ending shorter than normal," said owner Ron Dougall. "It's better than last year. We got too much rain last year," said Dou- gall, explaining the drizzly weather kept people from picking. This year, he said, the heat held some pickers back. Dougall's berry crops were suf- fering in spots before the recent rainfall. "If there's no water, the roots keep going until (they) find some," he explained. "(During) that three week drought we had, we had to irrigate the berries," said Dougall's wife, Judy, who added the effect wasn't nearly as good as rain. But Dougall admitted the end -of - June rain has not been totally pos- itive for the berries nor the pickers. Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week end- ing June 30, 1995. Fed Cattle: 605 Cows: 318 Veal Calves: 192 Sheep & Goats: 165 Stockers: 885 Pigs:79 The market at Brussels Livestock saw all classes of fed steers and heifers selling steady. Cows also sold on a steady trade. On Thursday veal sold under pressure. Lambs sold lower. On Friday the calves sold 51-2 higher with the.yearlings selling a strong SI higher. There were 351 steers on offer selling from 89.00 to 95.00 to the high of 101.00. Nine steers consigned by Neil Edgar, Wingham averaging .1178 lbs. sold for an average of 96.60 with sales to 101.00. Four steers consigned by Geo. Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay averaging 1330 lbs. sold for an average of 96.20 with sales to 100.00. Seventeen steers consigned by Bob Rice. Staffa averaging 1527 lbs. sold for an average of 91.01 with sales to 99.50. Seventeen steers consigned by Alton O'Neil. Lucan averaging 1386 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 92.98 with sales to 99.50. Twenty-three steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1381 lbs. sold for an average of 93.09 with sales to 99.00. Two steers consigned by Robert R. Norris, S:affa averaging 1160 lbs. sold for 98.75. Eight steers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaging 1369 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 94.18 with sales to 98.25. • Eight steers consigned by Kada Farms. Bluevale averaging 1279 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 93.05 with sales to 97:00. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms. Inc.. Woodstociliveraging 1464 lbs. sold for an average of 90.46 with sales to 96.50. Nine steers consigned by Jerry Cronin. Dublin averaging 1337 lbs. sold for an average of 87.54 with sales to 96.00. There were 232 heifers on offer selling from 89.00 to 95.00 to the high of 97.25. Five heifers consigned by Gerald Vandewalle, Dublin averaging 1104 lbs. sold for an average of 91.72 with sales to 97.25. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Deer, Auburn averaging 1203 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 91.99 with sales to 94.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by DeWeerd Farms Inc., Stratford averaging 1133 lbs. sold for an average of 91.52 with sales to 94.50. One heifer consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel averaging 1306 lbs. sold for 93.00. Six heifers consigned by Machan onstr action, Monkton averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an average of 90.66 with sales to 9 .7 Fifteen heifers consigned by David J. mith, Meaford averaging 1061 lbs. sold for an average of 97.92 with sales to 92.30. Thirteen heifers consigned by Wayne Kin orrie averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 97.25 with sales to 91.50. Two heifers consigned by Bruce Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1112 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 90.05 with sales to 91.25. One heifer consigned by Paul Diebel, Ayton weighing 940 lbs. sold for 91.00. There were 318 cows on offer selling from 43.00 to 65.00 to the high of 73.75. Three cows consigned by Ron Gulscher, Elmwood averaging 1400 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 69.29 with sales to 73.75. One cow consigned by Mabel Diehl. Milverton weighing 1300 lbs. sold for 72.50. One cow consigned by Glory Lane Farm, Wingham weighing 1560 lbs. sold for 72.00. Nineteen bulls on offer selling from 62.0010 74.60 to the high of 84.50. Three Blonde bulls consigned by Rheo Machina. Clifford averaging 1750 Ibs. sold for an average of 79.88 with sales to 84.50. One limo bull consigned by Ivan Fisher. Clifford weighing 2155 lbs. sold for 81.00. There were 192 veal on offer selling: Hol. 70.00 to 80.00; Heavy and Plain 55.00 to 70.00; Beef 80.00 to 107.00 One veal consigned by Darryl Steckle, Zurich weighed 630 Ibs. sold for 95.50. Two veal consigned by Wayne Hoegy, Dublin averaging 613 Iba. sold for an average of 86.46 with sales to 92.00. Eleven veal consigned by Ducharme Farms Ltd., Zurich averaging 609 lbs. sold for an average of 74.93 with sales to 91.50. Lambs: Under 30 lbs. 110.00 to 164.00 50-79 lbs. 110.00 to 133.00 Over 80 lbs. 110.00 to 116.00 Sheep: 20.00 to 43.00 Goats: 25.00 to 177.50 Stockers: 400-499 lbs. 93.00 to 142.00 300-599 93.0010 127.00 600-699 88.00 to 115.00 700-799 84.23 to 114.00 800-899 91.50 to 103.00 900 & over 86.25 to 111.50 Heifers: 300-399 84.00 to 112.00 400-499 86.00 to 118.00 500-599 90.00 to 114.00 600-699 80.0010 107.50 700799 73.00 to 104.50 800-899 87.50 to 97.25 900&over 66.0010 93.00 New toll-free number for Ontario farmers TORONTO - A new toll-free number will make it easier than ever for Ontario farmers to report their planted crop acreage. The new line, I -800 -CROP -INS, was recently introduced following a brief trial last fall involving win- terwheat enrolment, says Greg Brown, general manager of the Crop Insurance Commission. "The uptake was excellent," Brown said. "We received many positive comments from farmers who used the service to insure their wheat. They liked the con- venience of using the phone be- cause there are no forms to fill out." The new system uses leading- edge computer technology and has won praise form private sector firms. "Many insurance companies will likely be moving to this type of service in the future," Brown said. Ontario farmers enrolled in the Crop Insurance Program and/or the Market Revenue Program must re- pot their planted crop acreage by July 4. To submit information, farmers can call the toll-free line 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays be- tween June 7 and July 4. Crop in- surance premiums are also due by July 4. "We ask that farmers respect the deadline for reporting acreage and paying crop insurance premiums," said Bill Jongejan, a Huron County farmer and chairman of the Crop Insurance Commission. Jongejan said Final Acreage Re- ports were mailed to enrolled Onta- rio farmers on June 5, 1995. Producers reporting their acreage after July 4 will receive 2 percent decrease in crop insurance and market revenue coverage, Jongejan said. The late -reporting penalty was introduced to encourage farm- ers to report their acreage on or be- fore deadline. "Reporting acres and paying Denfield livestock DENFIELD - The market at Denfield showed some pressure on the good fed cattle at prices 2.00 cwt. low- er. American orders were a little easier due to a strong dollar. Cows sold steady, pigs steady, veal under pressure except for the fancy light weights. Stockers sold steady. There were 720 cattle and 220 pigs on offer. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill had the high steer sale at 103.50 purchased by Holy Park. Jody Hargreaves, Hensall had the high heifer sale at 113.50. Mac Parker, Watford sold 5 steers average weight 1189 average price 93.85 sales to 97.75 purchased by Lobo Abattoir. Bill Woodburn, Parkhill sold 14steers average weight 1274 average price 93.90, sales to 98.50 purchased by Holly Park. Brecon Farms. Denfield sold 100 short keep steers average weight .1019. av- erage price 90.80. Choice steers 93-96 sales to 103.75 Good steers 88-92 Choice exotic cross heifers 92-95 sales to 113.50 Good heifers 86-92 D 1 & D2 cows 54-58 sales to 68 Shells 20-40 Choice veal 80-94 Yearling steers 87-95 Pigs 40-60 lbs. 60-70 Common & medium 65-80 D3 & D4 cows 48-52 Bulls 65-79 Common 55-74 Holstein bull cales 125.-200. Over 60 lbs. 50-60 Reports and insurance premiums due by July 4 TORONTO - Ontario farmers enrolled in Crop Insurance and/or Market Revenue programs will soon receive their final acreage re- port by mail, and should return them within 10 days of planting but no later than July 4. Final acreage reports have been sent to enrolled producers, with examples of completed forms and detailed explanations on various aspects of the program. The infor- mation, including the number of planted acres, can be returned to the Crop Insurance Commission by mail, using the self addressed envelope provided in the package, by fax, at (416) 326-3133 or by phone, at 1:800 -CROP -INS (1- 800-276-7467). The toll free line will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday be- tween June 7 and July 4. "The different options offered by the Commission provide producers with a flexible and efficient means of reporting their acreage," said Greg Brown, director of the crop insurance and stabilization branch. "It's important to provide this in- formation by July 4, because pro- ducers who report their acreage later than July 4 will be penalized with a two -percent reduction of the guaranteed production under both programs. Crop Insurance premium pay- ments are also due at that time, and cheques can he post-dated to July 4, 1995. As announced in March, premium payments for market revenue are no longer re- quired. Producers who return their Final Acreage Report by mail should send their cheque with the form, made payable to the Crop Insu- rance Commission and dated no later than July 4. Producers who use the fax or the phone to file their information will receive an invoice in the mail and can either mail their payment to the Crop In- surance Commission or pay at any chartered bank. District co-ordinators are availa- ble to assist producers filling their forms or answer any questions re- garding the two programs. Gleaner Combine Clinic Topic: Rotary and Conventional Settings Wbere: Hensall Store when: July 14 Please plan to attend Reserve your seat Call: 1-800-461-6089 1-800-473-6080 Further details next weeks paper IIY1PE' B110111106 C• :-:-I ,>,\,\ FARM EGIUIPMFNT LIMITED GLEANER' Alis m.oeakstor. (SI* 20.1411011 (elle!) 229-6700 d crop insurance premiums after the deadline just isn't Fair to those growers who meet the deadline," Jongejan said. Enrolled producers can also fax their completed final acreage re- ports to (416) 326-3133 or mail them. Faxed copies must be re- ceived by July 4. Reports sent by mail must be postmarked no later than July 4 and farmers must in- clude their crop insurance pay- ment. Farmers using the•toll free or fax service will he invoiced for their crop insurance payment. Premiums can be paid at any chartered hank. All cheques must be dated no later than July 4. As announced last March, premi- um payments are no longer re- quired under the market revenue program. Make that call today: 1 -800 - CROP -INS (I-800-276-7467). Agri -Food Education MILTON - Ontario Agr-Food Educatibn will again be training. volunteers in delivering class- room presentations focusing on agriculture and food. A training session for new volunteers will he held the weekend of October 27-29 in Markham, Ontario./ Registra- tion is $50, which covers train- ing, accommodation, meals, re- sources plus a year's membership with OAFE. A maximum of 35 participants will be accepted. The deadline for applications is August 25, 1995. To learn more about becom- ing an Ontario Agri -Food Ad- vocate contact the Rural Com- munity Advisor at your local Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture, Food and Rural Affairs of- fice or by contacting OAFE at (905) 878-1510. Agri -Food program begins second year CLINTON - The Agri -Food Ad- vocate Program is starting its sec- ond year of training interested volunteers from the agriculture & food community. Agri -Food Advocates receive 30 hours of in- struction on presentation skills, resources, the education system, and of course, awareness of issues facing agriculture in Ontario. Participants who complete the training will gain a further 50 hours of volunteer experience: - conducting classroom presenta- tions - training other local classroom volunteers - and participating in other local agriculture & food related aware- ness programs FARMERS! FOR FREE INFORMATION ON PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS FOR EROSION CONTROL AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. Contact: ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS& HCNTERS Ho. 25, Peie,ea g nn, < J8L; Participants will also receive a training handbook, related agri- cultural resources, and a one-year individual membership with "On- tario Agri -Food Education Inc.", who sponsor the program. The 1995 training will be held Friday, October 27th through Sun- day the 29th at the Valhalla Inn in Markham. All training, ac- commodation, meals and resources are provided for just the $50.00 cost of registration. For morc information, and an ap- plication, contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs office in Clinton at 482-3428. 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