New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine on Feb. 9 applauded USDA for responding to New York farmers by publishing updated compensation rates for orchards and nurseries infested with the stone fruit disease, Plum Pox Virus (PPV). While the rates went into effect immediately, USDA is seeking comments on the new rates and New York growers are encouraged to voice their opinion of the increased compensation. “I commend USDA for hearing our
pleas for a higher, more adequate compensation rate for growers with trees impacted by Plum Pox Virus,” the Commissioner said. “Support from growers is key in eradicating this potentially economically devastating disease, and these increases will ensure continued cooperation from the stone fruit industry as we work to protect their crop from Plum Pox Virus in New York State.” Orchard and nursery growers of PPV impacted species are compensated for
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Location: 653 Youkers Bush Rd., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Directions: Rt. 5 in St. Johnsville go North on N. Division St. stay right onto Lasselsville Rd. approx. 2 miles make left onto Youkers Bush and watch for signs.
FARM EQUIPMENT: Ford 4630 Turbo w/7310 loader low hrs., 987 hrs., very nice and clean; 3pt. Hydr. log splitter; NH 478 Haybine; 258 NH Rollerbar Rake; JD 336 Baler w/thrower; Flat Wagon; NI 351 Manure Spreader; 6' 286 Bush Hog; 6' York Rake; 16' Horse Trailer; John Deere LT160 Lawn Mower; 2003 Polaris 500 Sportsman 4 wheeler all wheel drive only 319 hrs. w/snowblade; Approx. 150 Bales of Hay. Guns: Bolt Action 30-06 w/scope and tripod, nice; Winchester 120 12ga w/scope; Winchester Model 12 12ga.; Compound Bow; Lots of Ammo; Hunting Knives; Misc. Hunting Supplies. Stoves: Fisher woodstove, nice and clean; Like New Pellet Stove Tools: Stihl 290 Chainsaw, Yard Machine Tiller, Simplicity 560 Snowblower Household: Washer - Dryer - Freezers - Table - Chairs - Misc. Cabinets - Sofas - Gun Cab. and Lots more not listed!
Auctioneer's Note: Owner wants to relocate and everything must go.
their loss through an 85-15 federalstate cost share program. The newly proposed compensation rates are the rates proposed by a team of New York growers, coordinated by Gerald White, a Professor Emeritus in Agricultural Economics at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. These rates more accurately reflect the loss a grower incurs when they are required to remove their trees in an effort to eradicate PPV from the state. An example of the new rate is that an acre of three-year old trees in a wholesale orchard will increase from $9,429 per acre to $12,737 per acre. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, along with peach and stone fruit growers and nursery growers in New York have been advocating to USDA to increase the compensation paid to growers who are forced to remove PPV infected trees. New York growers have been at a greater disadvantage with compensation for PPV as they plant their orchards at higher densities, and thus more trees are impacted by the mandatory quarantine and removal when PPV is detected. In addition, the value of New York peach, plum, nectarine and apricot crops has nearly doubled since USDA originally set compensation rates back in 2000, and therefore, they have not been fully compensated for the loss they incur
from the required removals. While the Interim Rule for PPV compensation rates went into effect immediately, Feb. 3, USDA is seeking comments on the rates. New York growers are encouraged to comment on the increased compensation rates. Comments will be accepted through April 3 through either the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via mail, in which comments can be sent to: Docket No. APHIS–2011–0004, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. New York has been working to eradicate Plum Pox Virus since 2006, and is the only remaining U.S. location with the disease. While PPV does not pose any human health risks, the virus reduces the quantity and quality of susceptible species of stone fruit, including peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums and apricots. The only method of eradication is to remove the infested plant material. There are 1,600 acres devoted to peach production in New York, ranking the state 15th in the nation. In 2010, New York growers produced 11.8 million pounds of peaches that were valued at $7.0 million. Most of the State’s stone fruit production is around Lake Ontario, with fresh market fruit produced in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island.
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(2)) DAIRIES S OF F REGISTERED D & HII GRADE E CATTLE,, PRODUCE
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Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Rd. Cincinnatus, Just off of NYS Rte. 26. (25) Head Dairy. (15) Registered Holsteins. Good, young dairy with (18) 1st calf heifers. Cattle milking up to 90 lbs. Good, fresh heifers in this dairy, with several short bred & milking 60-70 lbs. Sires include Speedy, Bigshot, Gusto & Durham. SCC 90,000, 3.9F, 3.6P. Vaccinations. Cattle raised in free stall, milked in tie stall. From m Kriss & Maureen n Creeden,, Marathon,, NY: Many years of farming, have consigned (35) Head dairy of Hi Grade cattle. Will have Sires & bred dates. Good milk cows in this dairy, with (16) due for February, March & April. Cows look like they will be heavy milkers when they freshen. (3) R&W Holsteins, (2) Jersey. Milked in tie stall. (25) Head consigned from our heifer raisers. (12) Heifers from 300 lbs. to shortbred. (18) Open heifers. All home raised. Some nice Holsteins and Crosses in this group, from 200 lbs. to breeding age. More cattle being consigned daily. Milkingg Units: (3) Wai-Kato auto take off milking units w/claws, and parts. Produce: (24) Big Square bales of 3rd cutting. Good quality and will have test results. Semen n Tank: Taylor Wharton XT-34 tank, charged. (Like New!)
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Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com ADVANCE NOTICE, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012: Troy & Lory Irwin, Earlville, NY. Selling Trucks, Tankers, Trailers, Machinery, Recreational Vehicles & Tools. 1999 Peterbuilt 379 EXT. Ultra cab, 1999 Mack Daycab Tractor CH613, 2000 Sterling AT9 tandem axle tank truck. (2) Insulated transport trailers. Yanmar VIP-35 Excavator. JD 6675 Skidsteer, enclosed cab. 2008 Hallmark trailer. MARCH 30, 2012: At Jack Wood’s Sale Barn. (40) Head Dairy & Machinery Sale.
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USDA answers New York’s pleas to increase plum pox compensation