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LEAMINGTON FARMERS TALLY UP COST OF STORM DAMAGE
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
From Farms.comLEAMINGTON, Ontario - Farmers suffered tens of millions of dollars damage in the June 6 storm that ripped though southern Essex County but the full extent of their losses will not be known until next year, agriculture officials said Wednesday.
While the cost to replace flattened tomato and cucumber greenhouses in Leamington is pegged at between $17 million and $21 million, orchard owners won't know until next year if damaged fruit trees have survived the winter.
Six commercial orchards in the Harrow and Colchester area have 2,800 fruit trees broken off or damaged, said Sarah Petrevan, a spokeswoman for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Carol Mitchell.
“It may take up to a year before the impact is fully known,” Petrevan said Wednesday.
She didn’t have a damage estimate since some of the trees may survive but it could reach a few million dollars in lost production if the fruit trees die, said Ridge Road orchard owner Keith Wright who has 600 trees damaged.
He’s propped up about 500 of them in the hope that he can save them. The trees hit were his youngest and the most popular Gala apple trees. They could have produced fruit another 20 years.
If his trees are too damaged, he estimates the loss of future apple crops at $500,000 for his orchard. That doesn’t include the cost of removal or replanting.
He said it was devastating to see the damage along Ridge Road where an F2 tornado touched down just north of him. The wind snapped off some of his apple trees at the ground and they rolled through the orchard causing more damage. “Nobody could ever remember a wind storm such as that.”
Wright said about five per cent of his fruit trees were affected and consumers don’t have to worry about a local shortage of apples or peaches this year.
He doesn’t have crop insurance on his apples and even if he did the percentage of his orchard that is lost wouldn’t be enough for the insurance to kick in. He’s hoping area farmers can receive disaster funding.
WEATHER PUSHES CROP GROWTH TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
07/06/10
From Farms.com
Corn is knee-high in parts of Southwestern Ontario — if you’re a giant.
“Most of the corn is approaching shoulder-height,” said Middlesex County farmer Larry Cowan. “We’re only two or three leaves away from tasseling.”
Timely rains, sunshine and a wall of humidity have led to some crops in Ontario’s food belt growing as much as two weeks ahead of their normal pace.
And that’s well earlier than the usual guideline that an on-target season has corn “knee-high by the first of July.”
Wayne Black, who farms near Goderich in Huron County, said his corn was knee-high by June 17 and is up to his waist now.
His bigger concern is that it’s been too wet to get onto the fields: some farmers in Huron still haven’t got their first hay off the field because the ground is too saturated, he said.
Meanwhile some farmers are working on their second cut of hay.
There’s a wide difference in rainfall and crop maturity throughout the region.
While Black’s fields saw three inches of rain in the past couple of weeks — and rain gauges in parts of Bruce County were even more full — some fields south of his have been almost arid.
Essex County farmers are set harvest their winter wheat within the next few days and Middlesex wheat fields are on target to be the customary two weeks later than that, Cowan said.
CANADA'S SOYBEAN CROP EXPANDING
07/09/10
From StatsCan
Area seeded increased by 8% to a
record high, as the crop continues to
gain area in Quebec and Manitoba. In
Ontario, Statistics Canada reports that
54% of the soybeans in Ontario are
planted to GM varieties versus 49%
for Quebec. Abandonment is forecast
to be slightly higher than normal.
Production is forecast to rise by 7%,
making soybeans the 5th largest crop in
Canada while supplies are forecast to
rise by 10% on higher carry-in stocks.
Exports of soybeans, both food-grade
and crush, are forecast to rise on
strong demand from US, China and
the EU. Domestic use is forecast to
rise on a steady crush pace. Carry-out
stocks are forecast to rise slightly.
Soybean prices are forecast to decline
due to lower US prices and the near-par
Canadian dollar.
HIGHER YIELDS BOOST CANADA'S CORN CROP
07/09/10
From StatsCan
Area seeded is similar to last year but
production is expected to increase by
7% due to higher yields. Statistics
Canada reports that about 65% of
Canada’s corn will be seeded to
genetically modified (GM) varieties,
this compares to 62% in 2009-10.
Although domestic supply is expected
to increase, imports are also forecast
to increase due to increased demand
for ethanol. Carry-out stocks are
expected to decease by 6% due to the
higher total domestic use. The average
Chatham elevator price is forecast to
increase slightly due to higher US corn
prices and good demand.
The US corn crop is expected to be at
a near-record level because of
excellent growing conditions so far in
the US Corn Belt. However, the
USDA is forecasting lower US corn
ending stocks for 2010-11 due to the
continued increase in ethanol
production. As a result, the USDA had
raised its farm gate price projections
for 2009-10 and 2010-11 to US
$3.55/bu and US $3.60/bu,
respectively.
PRAIRIE FARMERS GET HELP
07/12/10
From the Canadian Press
Prairie farmers are going to get some extra government help to deal with one of the wettest seasons in recent memory.
The federal and three Prairie provincial governments will pump an additional $450 million into a program to cover farmland that either couldn't be seeded or was washed out after seeding due to near non-stop rain in the spring and early summer.
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz called the aid "the largest and fastest relief package" ever delivered under AgriRecovery, a program designed specifically for natural disasters.
"Affected Prairie producers will receive $30 per acre in assistance to help them take immediate measures to protect, rehabilitate and manage affected cropland," Ritz said Thursday in Saskatoon.
The funding fell short of what some farm groups wanted, but was welcomed nonetheless.
"We were hoping for a little more than that, but it's in the ballpark, that's for sure," says Ian Wishart, head of Keystone Agricultural Producers, the largest farm group in Manitoba.
"And governments these days are very careful with money, so we are certainly pleased to see these kinds of numbers."
Theresa Bergsma, executive director with the Manitoba Corn Producers Association, was also grateful for the help.
"I think any amount of money for those acres that were not able to be planted is helpful in planting some cover crop and, once it dries out, getting that land re-established so that next year's it's up and ready to go."
CHECK OFF SET FOR ONTARIO GRAIN, SOY FARMERS
07/12/10
From Owen Roberts
Ontario grain and soybean growers have learned their first check off payment to the new Grain Farmers of Ontario organization will be an average of $1.75 per acre.
Collection of the check off, which the organization calls a license fee, will start with this fall's harvest.
The sum is close to the anticipated $1.70 per acre fee that was predicted in 2007, when the plans to form a new organization were solidified. Corn, wheat and soybean farmers previously paid check off to their commodity groups, at a rate that was equivalent to the new license fee.
Some growers thought the amalgamation of the three commodity groups into the GFO might result in lower fees. But Erin Fletcher, the organization's manager of public affairs and communications, says the check off is designed to move GFO to the next level.
"As an amalgamated organization, we have a broader scope," she says. "The license fee will help us achieve our goals."
Those goals are slowly being revealed as the GFO rolls out its strategic plan, likely to be approved by its board late this summer. It contains four pillars: research, production information, market development and public affairs and advocacy.
The organization issued its first research grants of the 2011 fiscal year last month, with a plan to invest $1.2 million into 75 projects covering insects and disease, agronomic research, utilization and market development, and plant breeding over the course of the year.
It also recently teamed up with provinces growing corn, soybeans and wheat from Manitoba east to create the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance, to access funding that's national in scope.
Finally, the GFO held a market development meet-and-greet last month in Guelph attended by 40 companies and groups that wanted to develop partnerships with GFO members.
"Our big thrust is in partnerships," says Fletcher. "We're open for business and we have the time and money to develop projects."
FIRST EQUINE CLASS AT CLINTON TO START IN SEPTEMBER
07/12/10
Clinton - The Municipality of Central Huron, Ontario will welcome the first class of the Performance Horse Handler Certificate Program to the rural community of Clinton this September.
“We expect the first class to consist of 30-35 students who will complete a one-year certificate program delivered by University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus at the REACH Huron teaching facilities,” says Liz Meidlinger, Manager, Communications, Ridgetown Campus. Interest in the new program has been strong and the REACH Huron facilities are an outstanding location for this specialized equine training.
The students taking the new program will be relocating to Clinton from across Ontario, and many will be residing in the Clinton region for an eight month stay. Ridgetown Campus has recently selected course instructors, who are now developing detailed course outlines.
“We are extremely excited to be working closely with the Ridgetown Campus and are looking forward to the arrival of the first class of full-time students at REACH Huron and are pleased to be welcoming these students to our community,” says Richard Harding, CEO, REACH Huron.
MONSANTO, BASF TURN ATTENTION TO WHEAT?
07/09/10
From Farms.com
Monsanto Co. and BASF said Wednesday they would develop genetically modified wheat as part of an expanded joint venture.
The world's largest seed maker and the German chemical giant had dropped earlier plans for biotech wheat in 2004, concerned some export markets would not accept it, but declining production in the U.S. has sparked renewed farmer interest in developing a stronger variety of wheat.
Monsanto and its partner plan to add wheat to existing efforts to develop corn, soybean, cotton and canola that is more resistant to pests, herbicides and drought. They are boosting their potential spending on the efforts by another $1 billion to $2.5 billion.
The rising amount of acreage of genetically-modified corn and soybean being planted in the U.S. - often at the expense of wheat - defused some resistance from farmers who were worried that some exports markets would reject biotech crops.
"They really feel they need more ... research going into wheat, because they're lagging behind in terms of yield improvement," said Peter Eckes, president of BASF's plant science division.
Monsanto had been concentrating on boosting wheat yields through non-genetically modified breeding. Eckes said it would be 2020 before the first biotech products emerge.
Wheat is the world's second-largest crop after corn and a key U.S. export. Faced with better yields and revenue from genetically-modified seeds, farmers in Kansas are for the first time planting more corn and soybeans than wheat.
"There's no doubt that part of the reason we've been losing the battle for acres is we haven't been getting the research support," said Steve Mercer, spokesman at U.S. Wheat Associates, a trade group that represents farmers.
Monsanto and other genetically-modified seed producers still face substantial opposition in Japan and the European Union, but Mercer said the introduction of biotech wheat should not hurt U.S. exporters, despite "undeniable" concern in some markets.
GOVERNMENT CAN’T REWRITE THE DEAL
07/08/10
This week's guest commentary is from Paul Wettlaufer, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Faced with a 27 per cent cut in price on a contract with the Ontario Government for the production of green energy, Ontario farmers question the management of the program and the intent of the government on green energy.
When the government announced its plans to promote and use green energy, farmers lined up to produce solar energy. Then, without warning, the government announced changes to the deal already signed.
The government developed a green energy incentive for ground mount solar and quoted a reasonable price, farmers penciled it out and signed up, leading the way in Ontario's green energy revolution.
For reasons that make no sense whatsoever, the government on July 2 announced it was withdrawing its offer and substituting a lower price. Thousands of hours of research, work with banks, work with contractors, is all for naught for approx 11,000 applicants.
The price was right and now its not.
Not only is this a serious blow to farmers who were willing to make this investment but it could be the death knell for the green economy.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture will be lobbying the province to ‘grandfather’ all applications submitted up to July 2 for the original quoted price.
Our members have made significant investments in solar infrastructure based on the deal they thought they had with the province. A 27 per cent cut in the price paid for that energy will mean an unacceptable loss.
Honoring the price offered to the applicants who have already made significant investments can be the only accepted outcome.
This is not only devastating to farmers, it jeopardizes the futures of green energy manufacturers.
Cancelled projects will mean lost investment from farmers and loss of future sales of solar equipment.
With this change, Ontario will lose millions of dollars in new manufacturing opportunities; lose hundreds of manufacturing jobs; municipalities will forego.
millions of dollars in tax revenue; and once again Ontario’s rural economy suffers a "gut shot".
This has shaken the confidence of rural Ontario and investors everywhere.
What's the next rug that will be pulled out from under us on the green energy file?
The designers of the deal understood the economic benefits and spin-offs in jump starting the green economy. The ones trying to tear it down need to recognize the economic damage.
We will be calling on all OFA members to contact their MPPs. We will seek their support of our plan to grandfather the originally-stated rate into all applications submitted up to July 2, 2010.
Farmers have shown good faith and leadership with their involvement in the green energy industry. Now is not a good time for the government to start rewriting the deals.
THE ONTARIO CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (OCA) CONTINUES TO SUPPORT 4-H ONTARIO PROGRAMMING THROUGH TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF 4-H IN ONTARIO IN 2015.
07/08/10
From a Release
Guelph - Over the past two months more than 270 4-H members and their friends, ages 10-13, have had the opportunity to take a “Walk on the Wild Side” during one of six regionally delivered 4-H Ontario Discovery Days.
Sponsorship support from the OCA in the amount of $20,000/year for five years will continue to allow members and their friends to explore what 4-H is all about through round robin activities focusing on judging, “Go For The Gold”, the great outdoors, and exciting team-building games, while meeting new people.
“Through hands-on learning and making new friends, Discovery Days give youth a glimpse of the opportunities offered by 4-H Ontario,” says Marie Winter, Manager of Member Services and Development, 4-H Ontario.
While this year’s theme encouraged members to enjoy nature, it also taught the importance of ‘leaving only footprints’. One highlight from this year’s program was creatively prepared grass-heads. The sprouting hair-like grass growing over the next few weeks will act as a reminder to Discovery Day participants, of their first 4-H adventure.
Andrew Moore, Marketing and Events Coordinator with 4-H Ontario believes OCA support of Discovery Days will “create capacity to help grow a flagship program that has traditionally involved more participants than any other provincial 4-H opportunity. OCA support is a great example of a community partnership that has a tangible impact on inspiring youth and shaping communities.”
“OCA is a proud supporter of 4-H Ontario and the opportunities it provides for today’s rural youth,” says Dan Darling, OCA Vice-President. “As a 4-H volunteer and former member myself, with three young daughters who will soon be involved in 4-H programs, I can testify to the value that this organization provides. 4-H Ontario contributes not only to the development of tomorrow’s agricultural leaders, but it also nurtures ability, morals and community mindedness that will penetrate all of society.”
Many Discovery Day participants from across the province commented how much they enjoyed the day. “Today was awesome” and “I loved making the grass-heads…and the pizza for lunch was really good too!” were just a few of the comments they shared.
MONSANTO FUNDING LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS IN ONTARIO
07/12/10
From a Release - Guelph - Monsanto and 4-H Ontario are once again partnering around the Genuity™ Technology Expo, part of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. This will be the third year of the partnership, which also includes the Rural Ontario Institute. To date, this unique partnership has raised over $20,000 to support rural leadership initiatives in Ontario.
This year for each farmer who tours the Genuity™ Technology Expo at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, September 14 to 16, Monsanto will donate $5 to rural leadership in Ontario, split equally between 4-H Ontario and the Rural Ontario Institute. In each of the past two years approximately 2,000 farmers have enjoyed the tour and Monsanto has committed a minimum of $5,000 to each organization this year.
As a company that is 100% dedicated to agriculture, the Genuity™ Technology Expo will provide attendees with the opportunity to see firsthand many of the innovative technologies that Monsanto is developing and that reflect our commitment to farmers and the future of agriculture.
“Monsanto is not only committed to bringing new technologies to Canadian farmers we also believe strongly in helping to develop new leaders,” says Mike Nailor, Corn and Soybean Trait Marketing Lead for Canada. “We are big supporters of 4-H and the Rural Ontario Institute and believe they are doing great things to build strong future leaders for Canadian agriculture.”
“Monsanto continues to be a strong supporter of 4-H Ontario and we appreciate their efforts and devotion to support the development of future leaders in agriculture,” says Andrew Moore, Marketing and Events Coordinator for 4-H Ontario.
Rural Ontario Institute Chief Executive Officer, Rob Black concurs. “Monsanto understands the importance leadership plays in agriculture and their continued financial support is evidence of this.”
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ONTARIO'S WORST SPRAYER OPERATOR TITLE GETS FARMER'S ATTENTION
07/12/10
Environmental Ag Engineer, Helmut Spieser with OMAFRA at Ridgetown got a lot of people's attention this past week with his announcement of looking for Ontario's worst sprayer operator.
AgriLink asked Spieser what got him going on this campaign? He says after researching four separate incidents involving spray drift. He reports he found spray drift not once but twice on a tomato field. "It was not bad enough to be drifted on from the west, two weeks later, the same field was again assaulted by spray drift from the east," reported Spieser. Then he found a whole orchard touched by drift from an adjacent field, a whole garden wiped out from field spraying activity and finally roadside spraying drifting onto vegetable field.
So Spieser wrote an article which is featured in this week's CropPest Ontario. In the article he says the spring of 2010 has been frustrating to say the least. Depending on your location in Ontario, many different factors have proved to be a hindrance to getting the job done. These factors included; fields too dry or too wet, the date on the calendar, rainfall, fields too wet, wind, weeds bigger than the crop, weeds too big to spray, planting then trying to do a burndown and many more. From my standpoint, the continuing incidence of off-target spray drift is really upsetting. There have been numerous articles written talking about things sprayer operators should do to manage and hopefully avoid drift. When drift events occur, it is obvious that the message is not getting through. This calls for a drastic change in tactics. New for 2010, we are looking for Ontario's Worst Sprayer Operator.
For more on this interesting and topical story go to: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field...cpo10a1.htm
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