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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 31 Aug 1977, Section 2, p. 6

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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 31, 1977 Section Twn AGà"RICULTURA,,L NEWS 1By Rod StOrk, ASSOC. Agricutural Represeatative Avoid Alfalfa Winterkill We have had'a lot of farmers caîl us during the past week wanting to kaow whether they should be taking off a third-cut of alfalfa on some of their fields. Because of the recent rains, there has been a substantial third-cut growth in many alfalfa fields and pro- ducers would like to increase their feed supply from these fields. We strongly reeom- mend that >producers not cut these fields after the end of August. La fact, in the north part of the county, alfalfa fields should not be eut 3 weeks previous to September lth. In order to avoid winterkîll, alfalfa must be rested durîng the early faîl. Haîf of Otario's alfalfa is winterkilled by grazing or. cutting in September and October. Producers should neyer eut alfalfa during the essential faîl rest period because alfalfa needs 4 to 6 weeks in the early faîl to build up wiater food reserves. The critical harvest date which is the dates that is set for various areas across the province ranges from September 10 to September 25 in this area. The critical harvest date means that 3weeks previous to these dates and 3 weeks after these dates, producers should not do anything with their alf alfa crops, but let them build up winter food reserves. Food reserves allow alfalfa to survive the winter and pre- vent low temperature damage to root. ,When alfalfa is eut or grazed in the early fali, root reserves are drainied and cannot supply food fore regrowth. Frost later kilts new growth and inhibits the manufacture of replace- ment reserves. Harvest al- falfa only in late summer, s0 food reserves can be replaced before frost. At least one foot of alfa lfa top growth should be lef t uncut to ensure high yields in the following year. Unhar- vested top growth insures food storage in the roots, -while trapping snow to act as winter soil insulation. Faîl top growth also helps to prevent ice injury. Alfalfa stems projeet- ing through the ice, prevents smothering by provîding ade- quate air and gas exchaage. Farmers should remember that it costs a good deal of money to establish forage crops 'today, so be sure to maintain your forage crops as long as possible and don't eut in September and October. Tax Changes Affect Farmners We recently received a letter from Mr. Doug Miles, our area coordinator and farm management specialist in Toronto, indicating that some estate taxes as well as other taxes affecting farmers have been changed and these re- ceived Royal Assent on July l2th of this year. Effective January 1, 1977 the annual Gif t Tax Exemption per donee has been doubied from the pre- vious $5,000 to $10,000. The annual exemption per donor has been increased from $25,000 to $50,000 under the Gift Tax Act. This means that any person can give to any. other person up to $10,000 a year without attracting gif t tax, and at the samne time, ena give to any number of people up to $50,000 without attract- ing gift tax. In addition, the Succession Duty Act received Royal Assent also on July l2th. and the effective date for changes in this Act was Apt-il 30, 1977. The minimum size of an estate subjeet to Duty has now been increased from $250,000 to $300,000. La addition in order to avoid any double taxation, income tax payable on Capital Gains wîll be considered as a credit towards Succession Duty rather than simply a debt of the'estate. One other change in provin- cial taxation which' effeets farmers is with regards to the Land Speculation Acts. Changes in this Act, become effective April 20 of 1977. Instead of the previous 10 per cent per year reduction in taxable value, the reduction is 5-6 of a per cent per moath making part years eligible; this was not so in the past. The main change, however, re- lates to the calculation of the months required for the re- duction to occur. Now the transferor -may cdaim any months in whieh lhe, or bis spouse, farms the land. This should overcome the problems involved with rentiag out due to illness or widowhood pro- vided that the transferor or his spouse had far-med for a total of 120 months. For further information on the above-mentioned changes,. farmers should contact their accountant, their lawyer, or get in touch with the agricul- tural office in Bowmaaville and youeana obtain further details of how these changes might affect your farming qperation. Corn Stabilization Under the Federal Govern- ment Stabilization Act, corn is supported at 90 per cent of the average prîce for the previous five years, plus an adjustment for changes in cash costs of production, excluding, land. Agriculture Mînister, Eugene Whelan has announced that if the average price falîs below $218,per bushel during 1976- '77, that is, from September 1, 1976 till August 31, 1977 a payment will be made to corn producers on eligîble sales. From information we have received, the Agricultural Stabilization Board wiIl not have the average price for '76, '77 crop until the latter part of October of this year. Inaa release from the Ontario Grain Corn Council, they feel the average price is, not apt to be too far off $218. Eligible sales will at least include those made to the grain trade such as elevators and feed milîs, while farm-to-farm sales present somewhat of a problem. 11 Further information will be forthcoming on how they will be handled. If a payment is to be made, the Federal Stabiliz- ation Board will announce all detaîls and we will pass these on to farmers as we receive them. We want to indicate-to you at this time, that the Stabilization plan is in effect for corn;,'and there is a possibility of a payment once, the average price has, been determined. ln addition, we have had a number of farmers caîl re- garding Stabilization for this year's corn crop. With the depressed price that we are facing in this year's crop, many producers are concern- ed as to what the stabilization price 'will be, The Ontario Grain Corn Council points out that the 1977-78 Stabilization price will probably not be ànnounced until the sprîng of 1978. Taking into account that in establishing the price, the 1971 crop year will be dropped off and 1976 will be added, and assuming no major changes in the cash cost of production the stabilization price will probab- ly exceed the 1976-77 level of $2.18. This means that based 21J Pro jects in Durham Receive $47,831i fromt Grants totalling $47,831 have been approved for 21 projeets in the Regional Muaicipality of Durham fromn the proceeds of the Ontario Éottery. The on present market conditions, the average price to producers between September 1, 1977 and August 31, 1978 is very likely going to be less than $2.00 a bushel and hence a stabilization paymeat is likely. la addition, the Ontario Stabilization Corn Plan is expected to commence with the 1977 crop year. Lt will support prices between the 90 per cent and 95 per cent of the previous five years, plus an adjustment for cash cost changes. We want to point out that producers must enroîl in this program and we will be receiving further information and how it will work and at that time will pass on the information to you. amounts range fromn $30,000 to A grant up to $30,000 is to be made to the Corporation of the City of Oshawa towards the costs of developiag the Har- mony Creek Bikeway, a 1.6 mile multi-purpose recrea- tional trail. The Georgina Township Public Library Board is to receive a grant of $3,793 to assist in the purchase of shelving, furnîture and equip- ment. A grant of $2,874 is to go to the Bowmaaville Basebal Association to aid ia the purchase of a pitchiag machine'and basebaîl equip- ment for five teams. .Culture and Recreation Minister Robert Welch said today's grants are part of the ongoing Share Wintario program for the support of cultural and recreational facilities. To date ia 1977, the ministry iRegion Wintari o has allotted $38.5 million to more than 3,515, groups and projects across the province. The Ajax Warriors Soccer Club will receive a grant of $2,011 to assist with the purchase of soccer equipment, first aid kits and awards. A grant of $1,650 is to be made to the Township of Uxbridge towards the costs of celebrations in honor of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Four Durham area Boy Scouts of Canada groups will each receive grants to defray the costs of transportation to attend the Boy, Scouts Canadian Jamboree '77 in Prince Edward Island: The Oshawa No. One Composite Patrol is to receive $680; the 21st Oshawa Scout Group will receive $559 and the First Greenwood Venturer Company will receive $444. The Fourth Bay Ridges Venturers in Pickering will receive a grant of $663 to share in the purchase of camping equipmerit A grant of $602 is to go to the Oshawa Rangers Minor Sports Club to aid in the purchase of soccer baîls for 18 teamis. Five Girl Guides of Canada divisions in the Durham area -- will each receive grants to defray the costs of transporta- tion to attend thie 1977 Interna- tional Camp on Cape Breton Island. The Shoreline Division in Pickering will receive $525, the Ontario Division in Kes-, wick will receive $450, the Oshawa South and the Oshawa North Divisions will each reçeive $450.and the Woodland Division in Bowmanville will receive $375. The Durham Region Family YMCA in Whitby is to receive a grant of $511 to aid in the purehase of camping equip- ment for their day camp. Les Tournesols in Oshawa will receive a grant of $448 for travel assistance to Ottawa to participate in a benefit per- formance at the National Arts Centre. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountancy WILLIAM C. HALL, B. Comm. Chartered Accountant 361/2 King St. E., Oshawa Teiephone 725-6539 O. V. SNODDON 212 Liberty St. North Bookkeeping and Tax Service Business: 623-7950 Residence: 623-7308 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 67 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 JOHN P. WINTERS Chartered Accountant 20 Coiborne St. W. Oshawa, Ontario Phone 579-5659 or 623-5828 WM, J. H. COGGINS Chartered Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanviiie Phone 623-3612 Chiropractîc LAURENCE A. GREY Doctor of Chiropracfic 270 King St. E ast Bowmanviiie Phone 623-4004 G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Office: Chiropractor 15 Elgin Street Corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointment LEONARD JAY, B. Sc., D. C. Doctor of Chiropractîc 96 Queen Street Bowmainvilie Phone 623-9297 CHOCOLATE CHIP. PEANUT BUTTER CREME. VENETIAN CREME OR TRIO PAI( Dental1 DR. ANGUS M. BLAIR D.D.S. 26 Frank St., Bowmanville (near Dominion Store) Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9p.m. including Saturday Telephone 623-3181 DR. WILLIAM KEANE Dental Surgeon 222 King Street East Professional Bldg. 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