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Agriculture Update At C.N.E. Every year the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition sponsors a pro- gam for 4-H and Junior Farmers. This year's program will be held August 30 and 31 1988. Several activities will take place during the two days. The conference program for 4-H members in the C.N.E. area who are 16 and 17 years of age begins at the University of Toronto. The first day will feature workshops, Drought reduces crops by 30% The Ontario wheat crop has. been seriously affected by the widespread drought experienced during the month of June. Harvest commenced in Essex County on the July 1st weekend, which is probably the earliest general start-up on record. While quality is fair to good, yield per acre has been reduced by about 30%. The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board, which is respon- sible for the purchase and sale of all wheat marketed by producers, estimates the total provincial crop has been reduced from a projected 900 000 tonne volume to about 630 000 tonne. Based on projected prices for 1988 crop of about $170.00 per tonne, producers will lose about 50 million dollars as a result of the dry weather conditions. The province's 17,000 producers had been encouraged by signs of world price improvements which af- fects about 70% of their production through exports. However, the general yield reduction will nullify those expectations. Glen Courtis, R. R. 4, Wallaceburg, chairman of the On- tario Wheat Board, said there is some satisfaction in the recent price increases on the future market which are about $37.00 per tonne over one year ago. He said the board had made limited export sales of new crop but has been out of the market for about six weeks in order to get a handle on quantity and quality of the crop. The domestic market consumes about 250 000 to 300 000 tonne of the Ontario crop annually, and there should be ample stocks for that market according to the board's estimates. As far as the domestic price is concerned, Courtis said the board will be setting the price to pro- Canola The Ontario Canola Growers' Association has been authorized, under Section 13 of the Farm Pro- ducts Marketing Act, to collect fees on each tonne of commodity sold, Jack Riddell, minister of agriculture and food announced today. Effective July 5, 1988, licence fees of $2 per tonne of commodity will be paid to the association by the producers. The association asked for the authority to collect fees and use the revenue to improve the produc- tion and marketing of canola in On- tario. In May, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission distributed more than 400 voter packages to known canola growers. Of the ballots returned, 94 per cent were in favor of designa- tion under Section 13. "We are pleased with this an- nouncement and | hope that the association, with the industry, will now be able to achieve its objec- tives,' said association Chairman Frank Van Hevel. The Ontario Canola Growers' Association is under the supervi- sion of the Farm Products Marketing Commission and will undergo an indepth review by the commission in two years' time. Page 12, Wednesday, July 27, 1988 cessors for August and September soon, and it is expected there will be little change from the $257.00 per tonne ($7.00 per bushel) level which has been in effect for over 12 months. group sessions, tours and free time at the Ex. On the second day, the delegates will have the opportunity to participate in either a skillathon or the Open Judging Competition. During the skillathon, the 4-H'ers will work in groups and move from staton to station to learn new skills, make group decisions and solve problems. The Judging Competition is open to both 4-H and Junior Farmer members from across Ontario. Competitors will judge and give oral reasons on several classes. In addition, competitors will complete an Identification Quiz. 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An Awards Presentation Dinner will highlight the conclusion of the program. At this time, winners of the Individual and Team Judging and the Demonstration Competition Youth program for Junior Farmers will be announced. Don't miss out on this fun filled event. For furthr details, contact your local office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 4-H is a program for young peo- ple 12-21 years of age. 4-H . members learn new skills, meet with friends and have fun. They participate in projects such as foods, outdoor camping, rabbits, crops, veterinary livestock and - Main Elevator of Tecumseth (formerly Sutherland - Main Elevator Only Elmvale (705) 322-3041 SIMCOE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE SERVICES will be receiving at two locations ; Winter White Wheat - County Rd. 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