Anybody get any money?

[bombay_43]

Cowman: All of what you wrote is right bang on! I did call several numbers yesterday both to the Business Risk Management Program and Nisa. Apparently my confirmation has been sent on January 10! I had no idea these government offices did business on a SATURDAY. I almost have to take back all the little "nasties" that I have been saying.

This is the first year we got into NISA, and we are learning the hard way. A payout last year would have hit a dry spot.

Thanks

[cowman]

Always glad to help out. Sorry I was sick last year or I would have gotten you on the government tit much earlier!
Unfotunately this is the reality of agriculture in Canada at this time. The government just hopes people don't take advantage of these programs, that in reality a piddling amount of what we deserve!
But hey every little bit helps, right? And you have to be vigilant or they will screw you out of even this pittance!

[pandiana]

News today reported that only 16% of elibile producers have applied for this money! Wild Rose Forum on CBC had a farmer with 150 cows call in saying that the $1500.00 check he would receive would probably pay his utilities for the month. The host wanted to talk to him off the air.

Andrew Nikiforik is doing a 5 part series on BSE on CBC Wild Rose at 1:00 pm Tuesdays.

Today on CBC 1:00 there will be a US:Canada open line talk show on BSE. This will provide some perspective on American understanding of this problem. According to the American host, government has a very tight hold on all of the BSE information that is fed to the public. Very little info is getting to the public. He said it hit the news for about 2 days and then disappeared for the most part.
What has got out, based on a recent poll, 26% will no longer buy beef or some other meat products.