HUNTSDALE (Cumberland Co.)-The Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Associa tion conducted its annual meet ing recently here at the Penn Township Fireball. Richard Ocker, president, expressed the appreciation of the board to the retiring directors including Bev erly Agar and Neal McCulloch, ALLENTOWN (Lehigh Co.)-Diversifled farmers in six Pennsylvania counties are eligi ble for an innovative whole farm insurance revenue insurance pilot program called the Ad justed Gross Revenue (AGR) crop insurance program. This new crop insurance is available in Berks, Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Monroe, and Northampton counties for the 2000 and 2001 insurance years, according to John Berry, agricultural marketing agent. “The pilot whole farm insur ance should work well for Penn sylvania’s family farms that grow multiple crops. Many of these diversified producers have few options under traditional crop insurance programs,” said Berry. The adjusted gross revenue insurance plan provides insur ance based on the lesser of the individual producer’s previous five-year average Schedule F tax information or the expected rev enue for the insurance year. This single insurance product covers all agricultural commodities produced by the policyholder. Expanding the whole farm pilot program will provide more ex perience in insuring whole farm income throughout the United States. er’s prior five years of Schedule BUY SEurrnADE on RENT through THE ——F tax information. The average ' gross revenue can be adjusted ■f' for expanded operations; or •Expected revenue for the in surance year. For example, a producer with a $lOO,OOO approved gross reve- (CLfISSIFIEP APS) PHONE 717*626 1161 or 717 394 3047 FAX 717 733 6058 Mod . Tues , Wed , Fn 8 AM t" 5 PM Thurs 7 AM to 5 PM Look for features such as Home on the Range. .and Homestead Notes in our special Farm and Home Section are also In the Farm and Home Section. Do not miss it. Cumberland Honors Several At Meeting Newville, Clarence Toigo, Ship pensburg, and Samuel Simmons 111, Mechanicsburg. Ocker welcomed the newly elected directors including Su zanne Simmons, Mechan icsburg, Gary Shuey, Carlisle, Jerry Ogline, Carlisle, and Peggy Wynn, Newville. Extension program highlight Revenue Crop Protection Available In Six Pennsylvania Counties The AGR program was avail able for 1999 in 82 counties in Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michi gan, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The 2000 sales closing date for AGR in Pennsylvania is March 15,2000. A listing of crop insurance agents is available at local Farm Service Agency offices and USD A Service Centers. Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) The Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) insurance plan is a non traditional whole farm risk management tool. The AGR concept uses a producer’s his toric Schedule F tax form infor mation as a base to provide a level of guaranteed revenue. AGR: •Provides an insurance safety net for multiple agricultural commodities in one insurance product. •Establishes a common de nominator for commodity pro duction cash receipts. •Makes simple and straight forward use of income tax forms. •Reinforces program credita bility by using Internal Revenue Service tax forms and regula- tions. The AGR product provides You Ask. You Answer. Cooks Question Corner. this week. In addition. Mai IB os Markets included extension reports by Mandy Lehman on the Master Gardener programs and Sallie Gregory reporting on 4-H pro grams. The 1999 Cumberland County outstanding 4-H’ers, Amy Kulick and Abby Zari chansky, shared many of their 4- H experiences with the group. the producer protection against low farm revenue because of un avoidable causes. Covered farm revenue is income from agricul tural commodities reported on the Schedule F tax form, includ ing incidental amounts of income from animals and animal products and aquacul ture reared in a controlled envi ronment. Incidental livestock income represents the crop pro duction value fed to livestock. Coverage is available at three levels. 1) 65 percent coverage and 75 percent payment; 2) 75 percent coverage and 75 percent payment; 3) 80 percent coverage and 75 percent payment The basic coverage is 65/75 and is available to all producers. To qualify for 75/75 coverage three different agricultural com modities must be grown. To qualify for 80/75 coverage eight different agricultural commodi ties must be grown. Each com modity must meet minimum revenue requirements. AGR protection is calculated by multiplying the approved gross revenue times the percent coverage level and payment rate selected by the producer. The approved gross revenue is the smaller of: •The average of the produc- Fred Dillner, co-chair of the 250th Anniversary Agriculture Committee, shared the many projects the committee is plan ning for the coming year, includ ing participation in the May 13th parade, traveling exhibits, and Farm City tours in Septem ber on the farms of Brymesser, Thrush, and Stover. nue who chose 80/75 coverage would have $60,000 protection ($lOO,OOO X 80 percent coverage X 75 percent payment) Loss payments are triggered when the adjusted gross income for the insured year is less than the loss inception point. The loss inception point is calculated by multiplying the approved gross revenue by the chosen percent coverage (65, 75, or 80). Once a loss is triggered, the payment rate is 75 percent of the revenue shortfall. Loss payment for this example would trigger when the income for the insurance year is below $BO,OOO ($lOO,OOO X 80 percent coverage). Producer eligibility require ments include; •Filed five consecutive years of Schedule F tax forms. For 2000, the 1994-1998 tax years. •Produces eligible commodi ties. •U.S. citizen or resident. •Files calendar year farm tax return. •No more than 50 percent ol allowable income is earned from purchase and resale of agricul tural commodities. •No more than 35 percent of allowable income is from ani mals and animal products. •Must have Multi Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) when more than 50 percent of allowable income is from insurable crops. This summary is for general illustration only. Contact a pri vate insurance agent to learn more details about AGR and other crop insurance products. Sale Reports KING SALE A Public Auction o( mules and taim mach inery was held March 8 by John L and Reb ecca King, 1 milenoith oi Oregon m Millport, Lane Co, Pa. Some prices were pair of 12 yr. old mules, $BOO, pairs of 8 year old mules, $4,400 & $4,600, draft horse, $1,800; J.D.7000 plant er, $2,100, NH rake, $900; White Horse plow, $1,750; N.I. corn picker 2-row, $5,500; McCormick binder, $ 1,400, flat bed wagon, $775, and bin wagon, $425. Steve Petersheim was the auctioneer. DORMAN SALE A Public Auction ot farm equipment was held March 10 by George and Norma Dor man, 3 miles west ot Mill Hall. Pa at Lamai Mandy Lehman and Millard Ilgenfritz, Master Gardener, also recognized the Master Gar deners who have completed the course work and have provided 50 hours of volunteer service. The following were present and recognized-Amy Holland, Mt. Holly Springs; Gail Stoner and Wendy Plowman, Mechan icsburg; Margaret Bowling and George Green, Carlisle; Lorna Gardner, Newville; Carol Capl inger, Boiling Springs; and J. Michael Larkin, Harrisburg. Gayle Fry, Carlisle and Dr. Robert B. Weber were presented with the 1999 AA Raudabaugh Memorial Award by the associa tion for their outstanding lead ership and service to the county. Gayle Fry served on the exten sion board of directors for more than 14 years. She represented the poultry industry of the county on its agriculture and na tional resource advisory com mittee. She has assisted with the Farm-City Breakfast for county leadership for over 25 years. She is recently serving as second vice president of Cumberland County Society of Farm Women. Dr. Robert Weber has devoted his life to assisting farmers in the county with their livestock. Weber, a native of the Mechan icsburg area, has served the live stock industry since 1947, when he took over Dr. Moyer’s prac tice. 4-H members and farmers alike appreciate the willingness and dedication that Dr. Weber has extended to the people of the county. Gene Heyman, co-chair for the 250th Anniversary commit tee, outlined the many activities that are being planned. Ann Kulick, 1999 dairy ambassador, reported on her busy schedule she has had throughout the tall, providing educational programs to various audiences including elementary students in Cumber land Valley School District. During the business meeting Richard Ocker, Carlisle was re elected president. Millard Ilgen fritz, Carlisle, was elected vice president. Cheryl Barrick was re-elected secretary. in Clinton County Some items sold were J D 4020 tractor, $13,500, Case 1494 tractor, $6,600, JD. 4220 tractor, $ I 1.000, 1977 Ford dump truck. $4,000, 2 Gehl 970 un loading wagons, $5,400 & $5,000. I D 335 round baler, $6,600, J D 336 baler, $3,500, and Houle 32 It man ure pump, $3,000 Fraley Auction Co conducted the sale. WITTER SALE A Public Auction of farm equipment was held March 11 by Mr and Mrs Merle E Wit ter. 2177 Loop Rd , Chamhcrshurg, Pa Some puces ic cencdwcie NH lake. $650, M F 180 D ti ac tor. $4,000. Hashm round baler, $650. 10 ton wagon. $425, Lin coln welder. $155. ap ple peeler, $2O, #l2 Favorite cast iron skil let. $4O, pitcher pump, $32 50, iron kettle & 3 fool, $l4O, and hog scrappeis. $5 each John F Kohler. Ji and Dennis D Walkei were the auctioneers MAURER SALE A Public Auction ot old toy train parts was held Maich 11 at the Ridge Fire Company, along Rt. 23, between Phoemxville, Pa and Rt 100 Some prices received were Lionel 38 loco, $240, Lionel 226 E loco & lender, $BOO, 3 pre war Manhattan cars, $350, 390 loco & tend er (rough), $375, box loi Hudson loco only, 1500, 2810 crane, $l3O. 226 E loco & tendci. $7OO, 2820 flood car with cast lamps, $370 and 2 early Marx gon dolas. $275 Ted Maurer was the auctioneer
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