Farmers whose 2006-07 selected malting barley is rejected for low germination after the end of the crop year can still sign it up for the feed barley 100 percent Early Payment Option until Aug. 31, 2007.
The EPO deadline is usually July 31.
The Canadian Wheat Board said it is extending the deadline to help farmers caught in a bind.
“We just want to offer some solutions that meet farmers’ (cash flow) needs,” said board communications specialist Donna Rehirchuck.
Only barley rejected because of low germination can take advantage of this offer. Other rejected barley will have to be marketed by farmers themselves, as usual.
