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Advance Payments Program Deadline Extended

Western grains and oilseeds producers affected by the rail transportation backlog have been given more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP).

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced a stay of default on the repayment of advances for producers who received an advance through the Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA) on their 2013 crops.

"Our government took immediate action to get grain and other commodities moving to ensure Canada’s economy continues to grow," said Ritz. "All Western grains and oilseeds producers that were impacted by rail transportation delays have now been granted the extra time they need to move their 2013 crops to market in order to meet their financial obligations."

The repayment deadline has been extended to March 31, 2015.

Producers will also have until the end of the production period to provide proof of sale on any commodity covered by APP.

The MCGA administers advances for a number of crops in Western Canada including corn, alfalfa seed, Kentucky Bluegrass, annual and perennial rye grass, all pulse crops in Manitoba on behalf of the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, and all sunflowers in Western Canada on behalf of the National Sunflower Association of Canada.
 
Source: SteinbachOnline


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