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2011-12 Winter Wheat Pre-harvest program

The advance issuance rate for the 2011-12 Winter Wheat Pre-harvest program is $80 per tonne.

What is it?

A cash advance program authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (AMPA) designed to increase marketing opportunities by improving farmers’ cash flow. The CWB administers the Advance Payments Program (APP) for winter wheat grown in Western Canada.

When is it available?

Winter wheat cash advances are available until March 1, 2011.

How much can I receive?

Applicants can receive a maximum of $400,000 on all agricultural products, from all APP administrators, with the first $100,000 interest free. The outstanding balance on advances issued before the 2011-12 production period through all producer organizations must be taken into consideration when determining the maximum advance the applicant can receive.

Applicants can receive 40 per cent of the total eligible amount based on their seeded acres at the time they complete the advance application. The remaining 60 per cent will be advanced through the APP 2011-12 Pre-harvest program which starts on April 1, 2011. Advances where the first 40 per cent exceeds $100,000 must be submitted to the CWB for approval on the amount exceeding the $100,000 limit.

How do I apply?

You must print off and fill out the seven-page application form, along with any related documents (if required) such as a Related Producers Declaration. A Priority Agreement must be completed by every bank or lending institution with which you deal, in addition to any secured party that has a security interest in or lien upon the grain for which the advance payment is made. Click here for a Priority Agreement and other related documents.

You must be eligible to receive a cash advance – please see Eligibility information sheet.

Who can help me if I require more information?

You can call the Farm Business Team at 1-800-275-4292, or refer to our APP Winter Wheat country elevator guide.

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Information sheets

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