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Tilsetter Cheese (1h lb.), Wild Honey, Cherry Almond Butter, Peach Butter Legislative Revie~ Political Factors Fade in Michigan's Adverse Weather Aid for Flood and Drought - • Among final measures to go ' before the fall session of the 99th Congress was one to provide PIK assistance to farmers in federally declared disaster areas who are suf- fering from severe flood or drought damage. The measure made farmers eligible to receive PIK certificates redeemable in commodities or cash in return for crops ruined by disaster or crops they were unable to plant because of weather adversity. (See article on page 12). Washington On Oct. 13 Gov. Blanchard signed(iln executive order creating a 36-member task force on agricultural education. Task force"members will be charged with developing a plan to restore Cattle Futures Trading -:- and revitalize ag education in high schools and to include agricultural studies throughout the • The Senate voted to defeat an entire K-12 school system. Pictured with the governor are: (left to right) Norm Braun, Chesaning schools vo-ag instructor; Robert E. Smith, MFB Public Affairs Division; Richard amendment to the U.S. Commodity Karlese, Michigan Department of Education, Vocational Education Programs; Dr. Carroll Futures Trading Commission re- Wamhoff, MSU College of Agriculture, Education and Extension; MFB President Elton R. authorization bill which would have Smith; Howard Kelly and Ronald Nelson, MFB Public Affairs Division. called for the elimination of cattle futures trading. FB supports com- modity futures and options trading as Harkin-Gephardt Bill- The fare programs such as the food means for farmers to transfer certain • bill, titled the "Save the Family stamp program. types of risk. Farm Act" by its author, was intro- - Penalizes efficient producers and duced in late September. It proposes minimizes opportunities for young supply management programs for farmers. 0 Producer Payment Limitations wheat, corn, grain sorghums, barley, • - The Senate rejected a pro- oats, rye; soybeans, upland cotton posal that would have imposed a and milk beginning in 1987. Lansing payment limitation extending beyond According to Harkin, 35 % is the deficiency payments. The proposal, maximum acreage set-aside required introduced by Sen. Tom Harkin of to achieve the higher price support . Right-to-Farm - The October Iowa, would have retained the cur- levels provided in his bill (71 % of • issue of Rural Living sum- rent $50,000 limit on deficiency parity). But FB set-aside analyses marized the first draft of recommen- payments and diversion payments, show that the percentages would be dations of a task force made up of but would have created an additional much higher: 60% for cotton, 50% persons from several departments payment limit of $500,000 applicable for wheat and rice, 40% for soy- and agencies. The task force's major to all other payments, and extended beans, and 35% for corn. Stocks recommendation would have re- the limitaton to producer cooper- would remain high as they did in the quired "management plans," ap- atives. 1950s and 1960s. proved by the MDA, for "all farm FB is vigorously opposing this operations," especially livestock latest attempt at supply management operations. However, this could be Immigration Reform - The programs for agriculture, charging extended to control of erosion, • U.S. House has passed an that the proposal: pesticide use, noise, dust, odor, amendment to the Immigration Act -Surrenders markets to foreign water. quality, etc. that would require Immigration and competitors. Other recommendations included Naturalization Service agents to ob- -Does not raise net farm income. giving MDA the power to approve tain the landowner's consent or ob- - Negatively affects the rural local zoning, land use plans, certain tain a search warrant before entering economy and related commodity subdivision splits, guideline changes, an open field. House-Senate con- markets. model programs and the right to ferees are expected to agree on the - Fosters protectionist measures. amended version. - Forces higher spending for wel- (continued on page 23) 6 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 President's Message Caring People Are Our Strength No political or policy issue could have greater importance in my mind this month than the concern I feel for farm families who have experienced so much loss in the rains and flooding which swept across the central cor- ridor of our state in September. Their difficulties and their courage have been the focus of media attention and Farm Bureau action. From the first days of the flooding, county Farm Bureau leaders in the affected counties have willingly taken time away from their own clean-up and recovery to be the information conduit between the farmer members and Michigan Farm Bureau. From their farms, county presidents took part in a telephone conference call. Above all, they asked for accurate informa- tion about available disaster relief assistance for their members. Within days, Farm Bureau staff had assembled information about emergency and long term assistance programs. The county presidents got personal delivery of that information package at regional disaster information meetings in Saginaw and Howard City. Perhaps more important, the meet- ings were an opportunity to discuss what county Farm Bureaus could do to provide assistance. While proposals to release PIK certificates to farmers in designated disaster counties had already been passed by the U.S. House and Senate, the measure was stalled in conference committee. Commodity organizations and others welcomed the Farm Bureau proposal to band together as a united voice for Michigan agriculture . Together these ag representatives lob- bied hard for passage of the PIK assistance legislation. (Details on page 12.) Such efforts are commendable, but I believe there is much more that we can do to assist in long term recovery efforts. In the affected com- munities, the county Farm Bureau can serve as a catalyst for action. Key projects can be carried out to help those in need. Activities such as local clean-up, assistance with harvest, family support groups and more will demonstrate commitment to the recovery and revitalization of the com- munities in which our members and friends live. It is with great pride in our organization that I remind all of you that the Farm Bureau is often the largest organized group in the county. It is our particular strength that more than any other local organization, the county Farm 'Bureau is able to call upon individual and organizational resources to respond in the farming community. Lend that strength to complement and coordinate with the Cooperative Extension Service, USDA agencies and local officials. For those counties not directly affected, your desire to provide support and assistance to your friends in the flood areas can be most effective by channeling your efforts and ideas through the county and state Farm Bureau. Ours is an action organization - one that is built on a solid foun- dation of individual members who 'willingly reach out to help in times of need. Let's use this organization now and in the future to meet those needs. Elton R. Smith President, Michigan Farm Bureau NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 7 Mosr1lME9, IT'S IlARD1bTELLOURloAN lFFICERS FRoM 1HEFARMERs 1lIEY SERvE. 10 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Federally Declared Disaster Counties * Allegan Manistee Arenac Mason Bay Mecosta Clare Midland Clinton Montcalm Genesee Muskegon Gladwin Newaygo Gratiot Oceana Huron Osceola Ionia Ottawa Isabella Saginaw Kent Sanilac Lake Shiawassee Lapeer Tuscola Macomb Van Buren Contiguous Counties * .'< (,; Barry Livingston Benzie Missaukee Berrien Oakland Ca~ Ogemaw Eaton Roscommon Ingham St. Clair losco VVayne Kalamazoo VVexford •As of 10-15-86 NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 11 Agriculture's 'Friends' Demonstrate Caring and Support G ov. James Blanchard, en- Earlier the governor earmarked a dorsed as a "Friend of Agri- $1 million emergency allocation for culture" by MFB's AgriPac, social service programs for flood vic- demonstrated that he was a friend in- tims and directed all state depart- deed with his response to the plight ments to redouble their efforts to of the state's flood-ravaged farmers. make sure all possible emergency On Oct. 2 Blanchard toured the assistance would be provided. hard-hit Saginaw Valley and Thumb Blanchard had already written areas with MFB President Elton R. USDA Secretary Richard Lyng ask- Smith and Congressman Bob Trax- ing him to use his existing authority ler. At a news conference which to issue disaster payments to pro- followed, the governor shared his ducers suffering losses due to natural reactions to the disaster with disasters and to "examine quickly all "I was really impressed with the reporters and pledged help for available alternatives to help Mich- governor. There's just no question agriculture. igan farmers during this time of that he really cares," said Sutto after "This should be harvest time, a emergency. " the meeting. "At that particular point time of bounty. Instead, many a He followed that letter with per- in my experiences with the flood, it was like a ray of hope. It told me Michigan farmers are faced with the sonal visit to Lyng and members of worst disaster in Michigan's history," the Michigan congressional delega- somebody does care; people are he said. tion urging PIK certificate assistartce. workin~ to help us. "It's a disaster in economic terms His presence in Washington, D.C., "I know that Gov. Blanchard and and, more important, in human at the same time and with the same Congressmen Traxler and Schuette terms. The damage is so severe and mission as the Farm Bureau-spon- are out there fighting for our cause so widespread that our existing sored "fly-in" reinforced that group's and we appreciate that," he said. 0 federal and state programs cannot efforts. meet the needs of the hardest hit vic- Near the close of the Saginaw tims of this disaster - our farm com- news conference, Saginaw County munity. Thousands of farm families face a bleak future - a future with FB President Don Sutto captured the attention of the swarm of news re- Commodity GrOll] little hope - unless something is porters covering the event when he done to help them. We must do something - and we will." stood and said: "Governor Blanchard I'd like to be the first farmer to say , for PIK Assistance On Oct. 13 he followed through 'thank you.'" on that promise with the announce- ment of a program which will gener- ate $200 million in interest-free, de- ferred repayment loans for Michi- gan's flood-stricken farmers. The pro- Visibly moved by the sincerity of Sutto's statement, the governor re- quested a meeting with him following the news conference. It was during T wo "fly-ins," organized by Michigan Farm Bureau, took representatives of crucially af- fected agricultural industries to the nation's capital in early October to that meeting with Sutto that Blanchard posal is expected to be approved by fully -appreciated the agony exper- lobby for PIK certificate assistance for the Legislature after it reconvenes on ienced by farmers who had seen flood-stricken farmers. . Nov. 12. Working through private their investments of labor, production The group, led by MFB Vice Presi- sector financial institutions, the loans expenses and hopes for a bountiful dent Jack Laurie and Public Affairs will provide farmers with the time - harvest washed away by the flood Division Director Al Almy, included and. money - they need to get back waters. representatives from the Michigan on their feet and to plant next year's Bean Commission, Michigan Potato crop, the governor said. The pro- Commission, Michigan Sugar Beet gram is open to farmers in disaster- Growers, Michigan Vegetable designated counties and contiguous Growers Assn., B & W Co-op and counties. Bird Fertilizer Co. Key targets during the first Wash- ington visit were USDA Secretary 12 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Getting the Word Out T he word is spreading: Michi- gan Farm Bureau is gathering and tracking one of the most complete and accurate listings of in- formation about short range and long term disaster assistance available to farmers. A listing of descriptions of state and federal programs available for farmers appears on page 26 of this issue. Summary of Federal PIK Assistance Law Enacted by 99th Congress • Producers must be in a county officially designated as a federal disaster area . • Both program and non-program crops are eligible for PIK assistance . • producers must be able to show a 50% loss. The loss is on a per crop basis (Le. corn, soybeans, carrots, potatoes, etc.) . • PIK assistance will be made available in the form of PIK certificates in the total amount of production loss below 50% of normal or historical yields . MFB President Elton R. Smith joined Gov. • PIK assistance is limited to $100,000 per producer. Total assistance is James J. Blanchard and MDA Director authorized at $400 million but could be increased by Congress. Paul Kindinger at an Oct. 13 news con- • Regulations containing details of the payment formula for program and ference to announce a Michigan program non-program crops, application procedures and other details must be an- which will generate $200 million in interest-free, deferred repayment loans for nounced by USDA within 30 days following enactment of the law. The farmers. The program is expected to 30-day period will expire about Nov. 17. receive the approval of the Legislature after .Producers must make application not later than Jan. 31, 1987 and must it reconvenes on Nov. 12. receive the PIK assistance for which they are eligible within 45 days follow- ing application, providing funds for the assistance have not been totally used . • It is expected applications will be filed with the local ASCS office but this will be subject to the USDA regulations . • Producers should file for PIK assistance at the earliest possible date. The $400 million authorized by Congress is expected to be committed very rapidly to applicants nationwide. Lobby Where Is the Rainbow? Dear Fellow Members: other when friends <;:omfort each Richard Lyng, the Michigan congres- When a community suffers a other when volunteer groups sional delegation and other key con- disaster such as we, here in the deliver food, fill sand bags, evacuate gressmen. Secretary Lyng, who Saginaw Valley, this seems like a people ... when organizations such could use existing authority to make logical question. When we awake as Farm Bureau unite all their forces PIK assistance available, listened with daily expecting to meet a beautiful to pursue one common goal: helping sympathy about the plight of blue sky and feel the warmth of the their fellow man ... perhaps this is Michigan farmers, then cited "budget sun, only to be greeted by another "where the rainbow is." problems" as the reason for not using dreary day of rain, we ask The sun will shine again one day. that authority. again ... "Where is the rainbow?" The scars on our land will heal, as Not just sympathy, but positive ac- We have all suffered some type of will the pain in our hearts. When tion, was extended by Michigan con- loss. It's only natural to have they do, we will know better the gressmen. Immediately following a discouragement set in. Yet let's look meaning of compassion, the meaning breakfast meeting with the ag at the question again from another of patience and the meaning of love. leaders, U.S. Senators Don Riegle perspective. Good luck and God bless you, and Carl Levin and U.S. Represen- "Where's the rainbow?" Perhaps it J. Donald Sutto, President tatives Bill Schuette, Bob Traxler and is in the spirit of the people. Perhaps Saginaw County Farm Bureau Paul Henry initiated various actions if we look hard enough, we can see (continued on page 29) the rainbow and help each NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 13 Country Almanac November Nov. 1 Applications for MFB Distinguished Nov. 12 Gih packs of Michigan goodies, Young Farmer and Outstanding along with other top quality prod- Young Farm Woman awards must ucts, are offered again this year in be postmarked Nov. 1 to be eligible MACMA's Holiday Citrus Sale. The for the 1986 competition. Mail en- order deadline is Nov. 12, with tries to MFB Young Farmer Dept., delivery the first week of December. P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. Nov. 15 The Michigan Soybean Association 48909. is looking for nominations for its Nov. 4 General Election. Cast your vote to Young Leader program. Nominees support AgriPac "Friends of Agri- do not have to be association culture." See listing on page 21 of members and age is not a factor. this issue. Nov. 15 is the deadline. Nov. 11 Veterans' Day Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day ~CORling Up~ Dec. 1-3 The MFB Policy Development Dec. 1-3 Michigan Horticultural Society Committee will meet to review and Show, Grand Plaza Hotel and correlate the nearly 1,200 resolu- Grand Center, Grand Rapids tions submitted by county FBs and Dec. 9-12 MFB and affiliated companies an- advisory committees. From these nual meetings, Grand Plaza Hotel resolutions, the 20-member com- and Grand Center, Grand Rapids mittee will prepare a slate of pro- posed policy recommendations to Dec. 16 AgriCom/ AgriVisor Beginning present to the delegate body at the Subscriber Seminar MFB annual meeting in Grand Dec. 17 Michigan Association of Farmer Rapids, Dec. 9-12. Cooperatives annual meeting, Dec. 1-5 MACMA Holiday Citrus Sale Clarion Hotel, Lansing delivery period Jan. 6-7 County Leader Institute, Clarion Dec. 1-2 MFB/FFA Producers' Forum, Hotel, Lansing co-sponsored by MFB Young Jan. 10-15 AFBF Annual Meeting, Anaheim, Farmers and the FFA, Midway Calif. Motor Lodge, Lansing Jan. 20-21 AgriCom/ AgriVisor Winter Dec. 1- Safemark Winter Steel Sale - Marketing Seminar, Lansing Jan. 9 contact your county FB office for details. Place your order through Jan. 26- Membership Blitz Feb. 6 local vendors. Dec. 1-2 Feb. 19-20 Presidents' Conference, Clarion New FB Presidents' Conference, FB Center, Lansing (tentative Hotel, Lansing dates) 14 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Positive People for Gratiot By Connie Turbin Positive People makes good things In his leadership role, Skinner sees happen. On Oct. 4, the Gratiot the cooperation and support that has F armers in Gratiot County may County Farm Bureau hosted a dance come spontaneously from all seg- not have a cure-all for recover- open to anyone in the county. "Our ments of the community, and par- ing from flood damage and objective was really pretty simple," ticularly from the Farm Bureau economic loss, but they do have a says Gary Skinner, Gratiot County members in his county. prescription for positive action. And FB president and volunteer in the "Bob and Sue Chaffin, members they want to pass it on. The prescrip- Positive People program. "We felt of the Arcadia Sodbusters Communi- tion is Positive People for Gratiot, a that people, particularly farmers, ty Action Group, are also involved in support and self-help program in- needed to get away, get together the host family support groups, " he itiated by the Gratiot County Coop- and stop sitting around listening to . says. "I'd like to see Community Ac- erative Extension Service that pro- the rain fall." tion Groups get involved in this. The motes person to person communica- In just seven days, the county FB structure of the support groups is tion and understanding. Young Farmer Committee organized identical to our Community Action the activity, contacted local business Group program. The only difference people for support, printed and sold is that there is no set topic for discus- 400 tickets at $2.50 a person. By sion." Saturday night, country western Gratiot County FB newsletter edi- music was drowning out the sound tor and county secretary Roxann of falling rain. Mead has already published an issue But there's stronger medicine in giving flood assistance information to the prescription than an evening of the membership. "Some of it may re- music and fun. Finding ways to help peat what has already been released individuals and families face the by other media, but we want to keep stress is the real healing power of this information available and in front Positive People. of those who can use it." Host families in the county are in- If adults are having problems cop- itiating neighborhood support groups. ing with stress, then young people in According to Nicky Hoffman, MSU the family could benefit from a pro- Cooperative Extension staff develop- gram of stress management geared ment specialist who helped form the to their particular needs. That was The Gratiot County Farm Bureau, under Positive People program, the groups the basis for Positive Teens for the leadership of President Gary Skinner, meet informally in private homes Gratiot. is working closely with Extension personnel where they can talk about the situa- Corey Roslund, Gratiot County and other agencies to bring information and support to farm families in the county. tion, their feelings and reactions, 4-H agent who coordinates the local problems and solutions. program, describes Positive Teens as "It's not just a coffee hour. We are an activist group of teenagers who setting up support groups and giving want to make a difference in their the volunteers training and informa- families and communities. tion," Hoffman emphasizes. Host As a part of the program, parents, families have participated in listening educators and youth workers were skills and stress management train- invited to attend a countywide ing. meeting on Oct. 2. The county Co- Gary Skinner and his wife, Marcy, operative Extension Service hosted are among the 11 Gratiot County the information meeting which farm couples who have volunteered focused on how farm family and eco- to be host families. "I wouldn't say nomic stress was affecting young that we have any special communi- people, symptoms of stress in young cation skills," Skinner says, "but I'd children and teenagers, and tech- rather try than find out too late that a niques for coping with family stress. Bob and Sue Chaffin, members of the friend or neighbor had committed su- Reports from educators and youth Gratiot County FB Arcadia Sodbusters Community Action Group, are among the icide or experienced some other organization representatives confirm 11 couples who have volunteered to form tragedy. Anything that Marcy and I (continued on page 29) support groups for farm neighbors and can do to prevent that ... I'm friends. willing." 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Chestnut Street • Columbus, Ohio 43216 1986 MFB Annual Meetings Promise to be Memorable T he 25th anniversary of MACMA, the 50th anniver- sary of the Community Action Group program, a huge party for .MFB President Elton R. Smith and annual meeting program/luncheon begins at noon with the accent on . the co-op's 25th anniversary. Mem- bers and guests will take a look back at the years of struggle and accom- Issues expected to receive con- siderable discussion this year include environmental concerns for agricul- ture, production controls, U.S. aid to foreign countries to expand their ag nomination of a new president - plishments as the infant FB affiliate exports, and natural disaster assis- these are just a few of the highlights grew up to be the' state's largest ag- tance for farmers. of this year's MFB and affiliated com- ricultural marketing and bargaining County FB presidents and mem- pany annual meetings, Dec. 9-12. association. Some of the pioneers bership campaign mnagers will be The Amway Grand Plaza and who made it happen will be recog- guests of Farm Bureau Insurance Grand Center and the streets of nized. Group at a Tuesday evening ban- Grand Rapids will be decked out in Before MFB delegates go into ses- quet. Recognition for the past year's their Christmas finery to greet FB sion at 3 p. m., they'll have an op- membership achievements and chal- delegates, members and guests from portunity to enjoy the popular ice lenges for the current year's cam- throughout the state to the conven- cream social sponsored by MACMA's paign will be on the agenda. Keynote tion city. And it promises to be an Direct Marketing Division - if speaker Steve Ritchie, former Air historic event. they've bought their AgriPac raffle Force football star and ace fighter ticket. A ticket stub from the AgriPac pilot, received rave reviews when he Tuesday, Dec. 9 raffle is a ticket to receive your ice appeared at this event several years The action starts at lOa. m. with cream sundae. Young Farmer ago. Ritchie, who now serves as the Farmers Petroleum Cooperative Committee members will be "work- director of the Office of Child Sup- annual meeting. The Michigan Agri- ing" the crowds in this cooperative port Enforcement in Washington, cultural Cooperative Marketing Assn. effort to raise funds for "Friends of D.C., is ranked as one of the Agriculture" in the 1988 elections. nation's top speakers. The MFB annual meeting will be called to order at 3 p. m. The Wednesday, Dec. 10 20-member Policy Development The morning's schedule has been Committee, under the leadership of adjusted this year to eliminate Vice President Jack Laurie, will begin (continued on next page) the presentation of a slate of resolu- tions for consideration by the dele- gate body. The Annual Meeting is ... • The only time farmers wear a tie all day four days in a row . • More glassware, china and linen than you'll see in a month of Sundays . • Thursday night at Tootsie Van Kelly's ... and Wednesday ... and Tuesday ... • Not having to make your bed . • Not having to get up at 5 a.m. to milk. • Casino Night without traveling to Las Vegas . • Winning a Caribbean cruise in the AgriPac Raffle. • Treating yourself at the MACMA cherries and ice cream social. • Snacking on popcorn and apple cider at the Klatcheteria . • Representing your county membership in policy debate . • A delegate body more influential than the surgeon general. 17 Annual Meeting loans to foreign countries have a negative impact on U.S. agriculture? Maria Schultz has become a famil- iar name in FB circles, a sought-after (continued from previous page) From there you can go to the Dis- speaker at FB Women's meetings, a overlapping activities so delegates cussion Meet preliminaries which tradition at the FB-sponsored Young can attend the Welcome Breakfast, begin at 10:45 and root for your People's Citizenship Seminar. When the Commodity Session and the favorite contestant. the naturalized American citizen who Young Farmer Discussion Meet. The traditional President's Lun- has lived under Polish, German Nazi The Welcome Breakfast, which cheon at noon Wednesday will have and communist forms of government begins at 7:15 a.m., will feature a touch of nostalgia, along with some tells how proud she is to be an Maureen Burns, author of several challenges for the future. Elton R. American, people respond to her books including Run With Your Smith, who has served as president message with a new appreciation for Dreams. of the state's largest farm organiza- their taken-for-granted freedoms. With adjournment at 9: 15, you'll tion for 22 years, will deliver his final Drawings for the Young Farmer have plenty of time to get to the address to FB members. Smith has AgriPac raffle will be held during the Commodity Session, where the topic announced his decision not to seek breakfast. will be one that's very much on the re-election, which means he will step Delegates will resume the task of minds of farmers throughout Mich- down from his position at the close deciding policy positions for their igan and the nation. A representative of the 1986 annual meeting. organization for the coming year from the World Bank's agriculture Following this special event, you from 8:30 until noon. Gov. James J. department will speak on the con- can watch some of the organization's Blanchard, designated "Friend of troversial subject - do World Bank future leaders perform at the Discus- Agriculture" by AgriPac, has been in- sion Meet semi-finals which begin at vited to address the delegate body at 1: 30. Delegates will go back into the noon luncheon. Following the American resolutions session at 2:30 and ad- luncheon, delegates will go back in journ at 4: 30 so they can watch the session until 4 p.m. Farm Bureau Discussion Meet finals. At 4 p. m. delegates from Districts Federation Announcement of the Young 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 will caucus to 68th ANNUAL MEETING Farmer contest winners won't be decide who should represent them made until the big awards banquet on the MFB board for the next two Anaheim, Calif. and program Wednesday evening. It years. will be at this event that Chevrolet This year's annual banquet will Jan. 10-15, 1987 will present the keys to an S-10 pick- have a different format from years up to the Discussion Meet winner to past. FB members, representatives of eDelegate Session use for one year. Deutz-Allis will pre- commodity groups, MSU, state eSpecial Interest sent a year's use of a new tractor to government agencies, other farm Conferences the Distinguished Young Farmer, organizations, and elected officials eTrade Show and the Outstanding Young Farm will gather together for one specific eYoung Farmer Woman will receive a year's subscrip- purpose - to honor Elton R. Smith Discussion Meet tion to AgriCom and use of a Radio for his years of service to MFB, to eAwards Program Shack video-tex terminal for a year. AFBF, to Michigan agriculture and to & Entertainment County presidents will be in the the nation's agricultural industry. This eMichigan/Ohio Breakfast spotlight during the awards program will be a very special program, one eHollywood Theme Party as they collect gold and silver stars you won't want to miss. for membership achievements and outstanding member programs. Friday, Dec. 12 Which will be the top county FB of Voting delegates will continue their Deadline for 1986? That will be a well-guarded consideration of policy recommenda- Reservations secret until the grand finale. tions at 8:30 a.m. Also on Friday's A casino and dance will follow the agenda are elections of directors Dec. 5, 1986 awards program. from even-numbered districts, two directors at-large for two year terms, Thursday, Dec. 11 one director at-large for a one year AgriPac expects delegates will turn term, and directors representing the out in full force for the 7:30 a.m. Young Farmer and Women's Com- $15-a-plate breakfast. It's not the mittees, each for one year terms. scrambled eggs and sausage that will The delegate body will also nom- motivate them to be there. It's know- inate a farmer to serve as president. ing that the $15 will help elect Election of the person who will suc- See your county "Friends of Agriculture" in the 1988 ceed Elton R. Smith will take place FB secretary today elections and the opportunity to hear at the board's reorganization meeting for a reservation Maria Schultz that will make them following adjournment of the 1986 respond to their early wake-up calls. MFB annual meeting. 0 form. 18 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 •• WHEN YOU REACH 65-== A lot of you have been in Farm Bureau from the start. Group Medicare Plus: HMO convenience in the newest of health care plans With good reason. Farm for seniors. No deductibles Bureau has always been to worry about, and for as looking out for your best little as $21 per month. interest. And were not Check with your county going to stop-especially secretary regarding the now that you're looking for availability of a Farm ways to fill the many gaps Bureau Medicare Plus somebody left in Medicare group plan for your area. coverage. For More Information: Looking for the best Contact the Farm Bureau deal for you-that's our job. secretary in your county to And weve got three 'STAY WITH THE find out more about how health insurance programs Farm Bureau is working for you, depending on ONE YOU'VE hard to keep insuring where you live and your TRUSTED FOR Michigan's farming insurance needs. Take a community-just like good look at the way Farm OVER 40 YEARS. we always have. Or fill out Bureau keeps you covered- the coupon below and taking over wherever Medicare leaves off. mail it to: Michigan Farm Bureau, Member Services Dept., ~ O. Box 30960, Complementary Econo Plan: For hospitaliza.. Lansing, MI 48909. tions, you pay only the Medicare deductibles. The plan pays the coinsurance requirements for covered services at only $17.80 per month. PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION NAME Complementary Comprehensive Plan: The ADDRESS plan pays both the Medicare deductible CITY STATE and 100% of hospital charges, and provides DDDDD Master Medical 65 benefits to cover your == FaRmi''' ZIP PHONE ( ) prescription drugs and minimize your out ..of.. Number eligible .~ lB1 pocket expenses. for Medicare __ y,.:t. ~ "- RL BUreaU For the location of your nearest County Farm Bureau Office call 1 (800) 292-2639, ask for ext. 537 or 538 FB Member's Song Honors Veterans F or too many Americans, veterans. Without veterans, we Day. Noordyk and Cain were Nov. 11 is just another day - wouldn't have the freedoms sym- delighted. "He has the perfect voice another public holiday that has bolized by the Statue of Liberty." for this song," not to mention the lost its patriotic significance. But Todd In the weeks of summer that fol- singer's status as an establishe.d Noordyk, Farm Bureau member in lowed, Noordyk along with his friend recording star. Newaygo County, is lighting some and partner Ed Cain wrote "This "This Land" is not the first song musical fireworks that will color this Land." Then on a chance meeting Noordyk and Cain have written, but Veteran's Day red, white and blue. with a music industry representative, it is the first to be recorded and He's used his special musical talent the pair were given the opportunity published. They hope the song will to send a salute to America's vet- to have their music recorded by be a hit on the country western erans around the country and possi- country western star Tommy Over- charts, but Noordyk's main goal is to bly around the world. Noordyk's street. garner enough support to establish a patriotic feelings found a "voice" in The singer liked the music and the week to honor veterans. 0 the country western music and lyrics message, but it took an hours long for "This Land Is My Country." meeting to work out the details. "We He says the Statue of Liberty cele- met with Tommy in Ohio. We This Land Is My Country bration in New York City was the in- discussed the arrangements, dis- spiration for the song. "I was really cussed the song and listened to it Words and Music By moved by that celebration," he said, Todd Noordyk and Ed Cain over and over," Noordyk recalls. "but I noticed they never mentioned After the long session ended, the This land is my country, agreement was settled. Overstreet A place where I shall stay. would record "This Land" as a single with the stipulation that it not be My children's children will play here, And someday they too will lay. released until Nov. 11 - Veteran's For God has borne us a land That's free and dear, A place we call America, A place of righteous fear. Some have tried to break us, Tried to make our fathers fall. What it took to save their children, They did and they stand tall. For you and me, we're brothers, Sisters, one and all. Together we all matter - Together big and tall. It's more. than just a country. It's cost us blood and tears. It's us we call America, May we always persevere. The fathers' cries are timeless As we question right and wrong. Our children's children will thank us For this place where they belong. This place God has borne us - Its pulse beats loud and strong. Together as America, Where liberty lives on. It's more than just a country. It's cost us blood and tears. It's us we call America, May we always persevere. 20 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Ballot Proposals Friends Support Each Other State Ballot Issues - Three pro- • posals to amend the Michigan . G ov. Blanchard heads the list of 121 candidates endorsed as "Friends of Agriculture" by MFB's politiCal action arm, Agri- Pac, for the Nov. 4 general election. Several "Friends" have re-earned that designation in the past few weeks as they fought for special federal disaster assistance to flood- stricken Michigan farmers. Constitution have been placed on the Nov. 4 ballot by the Legislature. Proposal A concerns the constitu- tionality of a 1982 law which trans- ferred the state library to the legisla- tive branch of governm~nt because U.S. Representatives 41st . Michael Nye (H) of dissatisfaction with the way the 2nd Carl Pursell (H) 42nd Glenn Oxender (H) 5th Paul Henry (H) 43rd Carl Gnodtke (H) State Board of Education governed 6th Bob Carr (D) . 44th Lad Stacey (H) the library. A two-thirds vote of the 8th Bob Traxler (D) 45th Mick Middaugh (H) Legislature has placed the question 9th Guy Vander Jagt (H) 47th Paul Wartner (H) on the ballot. The issue is the separa- 10th Bill Schuette (H) 48th Don Gilmer (H) tion of powers between the legislative 11th Bob Davis (H) 49th William Martin (H) 18th William Broomfield (H) 50th Mike Griffin (D) and executive branches. Governor 51st Susan Munsell (H) The state library plays a major role James Blanchard (D) 54th Paul Hillegonds (H) in allocating some $19 million in State Senators 55th Wm. VanHegenmorter (H) state and federal aid to local libraries. 6th Hobert Geake (H) 58th Debbie Stabenow (D) 8th Hudy Nichols (H) 59th Lynn Jondahl (D) This is a highly technical issue with 9th Doug Carl (H) 61st Mat Dunaskiss (H) good arguments on both sides. 10th Bill Hunco (H) 65th Judith Miller (H) Proposal B would amend the Mich- 11th Norman Shinkle (H) 66th Greg Gruse (H) igan Constitution to permit the Legis- 13th Jack Welborn (H) 67th David Gubow (D) 14th Huth Braun (H) 68th Shirley Johnson (H) lature or a joint committee to ap- 16th Doug Cruce (H) 70th Lloyd Weeks (D) prove or disapprove any rule pro- 17th Hichard Fessler (H) 71st Sal Hocca (D) posed by any of the departments. It 18th Lana Pollack (D) 72nd Hobert Perakis (H) is identical to a 1984 ballot proposal 19th Nick Smith (H) 73rd Nick Ciaramitaro (D) 20th Hichard Fitzpatrick (D) 74th John Maynard (D) which was defeated 59% to 41 %. 20th John Schwarz (H) 75th George Furton (H) The Legislature presently has a 21st Harmon Cropsey (H) 76th Terry London (H) Joint Administrative Rules Commit- 22nd Harry Gast (H) 77th Dick Allen (H) tee comprised of 10 members (5 23rd Ed Fredricks (H) 78th Keith Muxlow (H) Senate, 5 House) which approves or 24th William Sederburg (H) 79th Nate Jonker (D) 26th Gilbert DiNello (D) 82nd Thomas Scott (D) rejects rules subject to an override by 27th Arthur Miller Jr. (D) 83rd Charles Mueller (H) the full Legislature. 28th Dan DeGrow (H) 84th John Strand (H) Opinions from the attorney gen- 30th Fred Dillingham (H) 86th Lewis Dodak (D) eral's office have ruled that such pro- 31st Dick Posthumus (H) 87th Francis Spaniola (D) 32nd Vern Ehlers (H) 88th Hobert Bender (H) cedures are unconstitutional. How- 33rd Phil Arthurhultz (H) 89th Gary Handall (H) ever, this practice has not been chal- 34th James Barcia (D) 90th Victor Krause (H) lenged in court. 35th John Engler (H) 92nd Thomas Mathieu (D) About 60% to 70% of proposed 36th Connie Binsfeld (H) 94th Jelt Sietsema (D) rules are approved; only a few are 37th Mitch Irwin (D) 95th Alvin Hoekman (H) 38th Joe Mack (D) 96th . Mickey Knight (H) disapproved. However, 20% to 30% State Representatives 98th Ed Giese (H) are withdrawn because of fear of re- 1st Michael Bennane (D) 99th Joanne Emmons (H) jection. 7th Nelson Saunders (D) lOOth Holand Niederstadt (D) This system effectively gives the 8th Carolyn Kilpatrick (D) 101st Tom Hickner (D) 11th Stanley Stopczynski (D) 102nd Michael Hayes (H) Legislature some control over depart- 14th Joe Young'Sr. (D) 104th Thomas Power (H) mental rules which have the same ef- 15th Joe Young Jr. (D) 105th Thomas Alley (D) fect as law. Opponents argue that 18th Sid Ouwinga (H) 106th John Pridnia (H) the system is an intrusion on the 19th Don VanSingel (H) 107th Pat Gagliardi (D) principle of "separation of powers." 20th Claude Trim (H) 109th Jim Connors (H) 21st Lynn Owen (D) Secretary of State FB has found the Joint Rules 22nd Gary Owen (D) Hichard Austin (D) Committee to be reasonable and 23rd Phil Hoffman (H) 3rd District Court of Appeals many times has rejected rules pro- 25th Dennis Dutko (D) ElizabethWeaver posed by the departments that would 26th Dave Jaye (H) Gary McDonald 27th Joe Porreca (D) MSU Board of Trustees have put additional burdens on' 28th Hobert DeMars (D) Barbara Sawyer (D) farmers. However, rules are essential 29th Hick Sitz (D) Dee Cook (H) because laws cannot possibly contain 30th Joe Palamara (D) State Supreme Court all the details that are needed to ad- 32nd Hichard A. Young (D) Hobert Griffin minister the law. Rules are also 33rd William Keith (D) James Kallman 35th Lyn Bankes (H) State Board of Education easier to repeal or change whenever 37th James Kosteva (D) Barbara Dumouchelle (H) needed. 39th Jerry Bartnik (D) Annetta Miller (D) (continued on page 23) NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LrWNG 21 Agrinomic Update Growers Examine Bean Contract Alternatives This year Michigan navy bean • markets initially exhibited planting-time hope and growing season excitement, only to b~ drenched by September floods and Photos by torrential rains. Becky Jeppesen Producers naturally are very con- MFB Regional Representative cerned with the quality and quantity Saginaw Valley of beans that they are finally going to be able to harvest this fall. According Grower hopes for an plentiful, quality bean crop this fall were drenched by September floods to the Michigan Agricultural Statistics and rains. In the aftermath, growers are concerned that they will be unable to meet contract Service Crop-Weather Report 're- commitments. leased on Oct. 6 by the USDA, 70% of the Michigan dry bean crop was rated in poor condition; 20 % in fair grade. Second, it's important to work the elevator manager of the situation condition; and 10% in good condi- with the elevator manager and in- and begin negotiations. Each indi- tion. Only 7 % of the Michigan dry form him of the situation. vidual's situation and solutions are bean crop was harvested at the time Growers should make every effort unique. of the report, compared to 65 % in a to harvest their beans - both top Reports have already been re- normal year. and bottom grades - and deliver to ceived that some elevators have in- Producers' questions immediately their elevator of choice. By working cluded partial credit on lower grade focused on the contracts that had with the elevator management and beans (prime and #3) or old crop been made in previous months with the whole Michigan bean industry, beans to offset contract requirement elevators and other bean dealers who losses can be minimized. of 1986 choice quality bean;5. Others buy and process dry beans. These Next, if the actual crop situation is are settling price differences to pur- contracts normally specify a quantity, known, growers may want to refer chase quality beans elsewhere. quality, price and delivery period of their navy bean contract to a compe- Growers should make every at- navy beans. Navy bean contracts are tent attorney for review and legal ad- tempt to conduct negotiations pri- legally-binding on both parties and vice on the validity of the contract vately. Most important, growers are usually an important tool that and options available. Generally, should not panic and rush into set- provides for orderly marketing of these contracts are legally-binding on tling price differences now. It is im- navy beans. both parties and have been enforced portant to watch the navy bean mar- When the record-breaking rains hit in Michigan courts. While dry bean ket very closely over the next few on Sept. 10-11, the posted grower contracts often don't include "Act of weeks and months. For example, in price for navy beans was $13/cwt. at God" provisions, it is one area that a day's time the posted price for the Breckenridge and Wheeler Co- should be investigated. navies went from $30/ cwt. to op. Yet because of the weather, as Carefully review the contract for $25/cwt. at a Michigan co-op. of Oct. 8 the posted price jumped to alternatives which may be open, Prices do fluctuate over time and it $30/ cwt. for # 1 grade beans. such as delivery of choice beans over may well be better to settle the price If a grower is fairly certain he will a two year period rather than only difference next year rather than now! not be able to fulfill his end of the bargain because of the damage and this fall. Penalty provisions may o necessitate paying a price difference losses that resulted from the rain and to obtain quality beans e!sewhere. flooding, what should he do? Agrinomic Update was prepared Only a close examination of the in- There are several alternatives that by Robert G. Craig, manager, MFB dividual contract(s) will indicate what should be considered. First, assume Commodity Activities and Research options are available. nothing! Check your fields and take Dept., and AgriCom project leader. Once the alternatives are defined, samples into your elevator to see if then a plan can be developed. For they will meet some economical many the first step will be to inform 22 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 strongly insisted that the commission Legislative Review reconsider its ruling. FB lawyers are Ballot Proposals (continued from page 6) also considering legal action against (continued from page 21) "designate agricultural development ,- the commission. zones." A 12-member advisory com- A week after the Air Pollution A "yes" vote on Proposal B would mittee was also proposed, but called Control Commission's action, FB assure that the present legislative for only three farmer representatives. took a group of farmers to the Water control on departments' and agen- At a hearing in September, Farm Resources Commission hearing. The cies' rules will continue. Bureau commented in depth on the issue was whether a water discharge Proposal C concerns a State Of- proposals, strongly opposing any permit would be issued. Strong testi- ficers' Compensation Commission mandatory "approved management mony was given by both sides. As a which was created by the voters in plans" or permits to farm. However, result, the commission postponed its 1986. It meets every two years and FB recognized that problems do exist decision until a later date. has the power to set salary and ex- as more and more complaints are be- All these activities are part of the pense allowances for all state legisla- ing filed against livestock operations "Right-to-Farm" issue. It cannot be tors and officers except the secretary and some townships are considering denied that this is a highly emotional of state and attorney general. Their strict zoning ordinances to limit farm issue and that there have been some salaries and expense allocations are operations. problems. However, FB believes set by the appropriations process and It was pointed out that the guide- more permits are not the answer. 0 can't be changed during the four lines in the current Right-to-Farm year term. Their salaries now exceed Law need to be made more specific the governor's. Lansing legislative topics are re- Proposal C would allow coordina- because of judicial criticism that they viewed monthly by Robert E. Smith, tion of pay for all top officials. 0 are too vague, and that there ap- MFB senior legislative counsel. pears to be little or no coordination of the present state and federal laws affecting the issue. FB supported a mediation program as well as Opinion research and accurate information on the latest management practices. As a result of this hearing, a sec- Too Little Cooperative Education ond draft of the recommendations was prepared incorporating changes Editor's Note: This article is the second of an eight part series on surfaced during the hearing. A cooperatives based on survey and research conducted by Dr. William schedule of hearings around the state Black and Dr. Ronald D. Knutson of the Texas A&M University System beginning Oct. 16 was annourtced. and distributed by the American Institute of Cooperation. The MDA then called a general Facts about co-op principles, financing and the Capper- Volstead Act meeting. To assure farmer represen- must be communicated along side of existing educational efforts on pro- tation, MFB brought in several duction practices, product information and technical skills. Most co-op farmers. This meeting resulted in the leaders agree, yet whether due to inadequate resources or lagging com- naming of three committees: man- mitment, such training and information is not broadly available. agement practices, education and in- According to a survey released in March 1986 by Texas A&M, two- formation, and legislation. The first thirds of the co-ops in the U.S. reported that they conduct no education meetings of these committees were programs and expend no money for this purpose. Among those co-ops held on Oct. 2-3 with good farmer that provided training, only half allocated more than $2,000 annually for representation. this purpose. On the average, only one education program for members Next, the MDA cancelled the state- was conducted each year. Only one-fourth of the co-ops reported pro- wide hearings and did not distribute viding training for new board members. the second draft of the proposals. Co-op members also recognize the need for co-op training and These are now dead. However, education. The Texas A&M survey showed that 60 % of the members some proposal is likely to result from approved the idea of a non-voting associate board or an advisory board the three committees sometime in to meet with the board and enter. into discussions. Such advisory board early 1987. involvement helps newly elected board members to understand their responsibilities, gain experience in expressing producer needs and opin- ions in board discussions, and prepares capable individuals to assume full Air Pollution Control Commis- membership on the board. • sion - In related action, this Members should be encouraged to take advantage of regional, state commission refused to issue a permit and national co-op education opportunities. State associations such as to a livestock farmer even though the the Michigan Association of Farmer Cooperatives and national co-op DNR staff strongly recommended it. organizations provide both general co-op education programs, and The air pollution law exempts normal manager/director training seminars throughout the year. Co-op educa- and traditional odors. MFB has tion does not require that each co-op act independently - just cooperatively. NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 23 Grassroots Perspective The Modem Producers The Grassroots Perspective - • that's the special point of view Laughter Helps in Tough Times Community Action Groups contrib- Betty Nickel, a member of the A couple of times, though, she'd go way ute. We want other FB members to down, and oh Lordy, what could I do, become acquainted and involved • Modern Producers Community but scowl and frown? with the people in this unique Action Group in Monroe County, Then I'd holler like thunder 'cause that grassroots segment of our organiza- thinks people should look for a little good 01' gal went under. tion. If you are not currently a humor in otherwise trying times. She But up she would bob once again and I put that theory into play after con- would shout, "Hang on, old friend. " member of a Community Action Things was gettin' pretty hairy (now that's Group, contact your county FB of- gratulating a friend and fellow CAG puttin' it politely) so I told Eric, "Get that fice. member on her son's winning rope 'round her and hang on to it tightly!" "Grand Champion" individual and Well, when we finally pulled good 01' Suzie pen for his hogs at the county fair out, we was all pooped - there ain't no . this summer. After saying thank you, doubt. She sure was one swine that wasn't exactly "You Said It" the friend went on to explain the dif- ficulties the family had faced in rais- pickled in a salt brine. But, heck, that's not the end of her Here's how Community Action ing the pigs' mother. fame ... old Suzie went on to add even That got Betty to thinking about more glory to her name. Groups responded after discussion of One day that pretty little sow took a real the August topic, "Farm Bureau tough times and laughter and in- shine to a mighty handsome boar that Meeting the Needs in 1990." The spired her to write a poem. She read was of the 'Kreps Farm line. following are some of your com- the poem at her CAG meeting and By golly he did light 01... 6uzie's fire ... her the group encouraged her to send it next litter of piglets he surely would sire. ments. After a while she began makin' a little nest, to Rural Living so others could also Needs that exist which FB can help soon she produced a litter and, folks, it have a chuckle in these tough times. was her best! meet: Eric took a couple of piglets from her and -Better prices for farm products. raised 'em, then, at the '86 Monroe - Property tax reform. Suzie's Adventure County Fair they won "Grand - More emphasis stressed on using Champion" individual and pen! By Betty Nickel There's a moral to all this friends if you your right to vote. haven't quite figured it yet, some pigs fall - Better use for the many acres of Old Suzie's a porker, I'm telling ya, she into a foul pit and come up with a rosette! marginal farmland. sure is a corker. Now if you're wonderin' about the origin of She's an old sow pig you see, she's pretty -Get better grain markets. and pink and she's a picture to me. this story of mine, it comes from none -Better county roads. other than the family of Ray and Margie One day old Suzie fell through the grate - Kuehnlein. -Form more Community Groups. I thought I lost her, I ain't kiddin' ya So if you think it's nothin' but a fluffed up mate. Ideas for new programs or services: load of hay, don't holler at me, go collar For she landed in the notorious depths of -Seminars on the use of (chemical) Margie or Ray! the manure moat ... by gosh if she didn't sprays. bob and float, almost like a boat. o -Meetings on income tax filing. -Closer work with county govern- ment. TeD Us What You Think -Information on computers and their usage. In the latest of a string of dis- icantly lowered commodity loan rates -Health- insurance tax deduction for • couraging reports on agricul- . to make U.S. wheat and feedgrains farmers. tural trade, the USDA announced more competitive on the world mar- recently that U.S. farm exports ket. Ag trade is also benefiting from through August 1986 totaled just several export assistance programs under $24.5 billion. While that's contained in the farm bill that were down 17 % from the same 11 month designed specifically to offset unfair period last year, there is a silver lin- trading practices by our competitors. ing. The good news is that it looks like farm exports are recovering. August marked the second straight International Trade month that farm exports have in- creased. If farm exports are at least moving The most controversial of these is in the right direction, much of the the export enhancement program credit has to go to the effects of the which uses CCC-owned commodities 1985 farm bill. That measure signif- as export bonuses to offset unfair (continued on page 30) 24 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Boost Milk Production By Up To 15 Pounds Per Cow Per Day. New Dairy Pro RC works with hay, haylage, corn silage ••• or any combination. 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Patent Number 4,118,513 IProductJon increuu attributable to Dairy Pro RC an! based on controUed experlements ITUII'l4{1eI7le and an! not dlrecUy projectable clue to differences in pracUces. genetic potentJal, lWallable forages. etc. Count~ INCORPORATED FO.8607.3 35 E. Chestnut Street • Columbus, Ohio 43216 A Guide to Flood Disaster Assistance for Farmers The following listing and descriptions provide a brief overview of the disaster assistance programs, grants and loans ,available. ASCS Programs - Adjustments ASCS Emergency Conservation Pro- Soil Conservation Service - For can be made to many regular ASCS gram - This program provides funds technical and financial assistance for programs to help reduce the financial for sharing the cost of rehabilitating runoff retardation and soil erosion impact of the disaster damage to damaged farmland. Farmers in both prevention, farmers should go to crops for farmers in disaster counties disaster counties and contiguous their local SCS office. Programs and contiguous counties. Full 1986 counties can apply. available include: cost-sharing for deficiency payments will be made to ASCS Emergency Feed Assistance rehabilitation of land and conserva- participating farmers. Price support - This program provides for the sale tion systems; emergency protection loans are available only on harvested by CCC of lower grade corn at 75% against high water; rehabilitation of commodities. If stored grain (on-farm of loan price to livestock producers in rural lands damaged in a natural or off-farm) was contaminated or lost disaster counties and contiguous disaster; and use of agency equip- because of the flood, CCC will ab- count1es whose feed harvest .has suf- ment in emergencies. sorb the loss. fered. Farmers must have insufficient Information and materials on If 1987 wheat planting is pre- feed available to preserve their foun- watershed projects, river basin vented, file form 574~1 with ASCS dation livestock (breeding stock and studies and resource conservation and your wheat base is protected. off-spring). and development areas are also Other crops may be planted on this FmHA Emergency Loans - Emer- available. land next spring, but if feedgrains are gency loans cover actual losses and Individual & Family Grant Program planted it will count against your may be used to repair, restore or - Grants of up to $5,000 may be feedgrain base. replace damaged or destroyed farm made to individuals to meet serious If 1987 wheat is planted (by aerial property and supplies; for expenses disaster related needs or expenses seeding, 'no-till or other means) and incurred for crop production; for which are not covered by other results in a very poor crop next operating expenses planned for disaster assistance programs or in- spring, file form 574-1 with ASCS as 1987; or to pay farm debts owed to surance. "failed acreage." ASCS must verify another creditor. The grants are not intended to re- that claim. If they do, another crop Loans are limited to 80 % of the place all disaster related losses, but can be planted but you can still ob- amount of actual production loss and may include replacement of essential tain wheat program payments. If 100% of the actual physical loss or property, medical or dental bills, pre- feedgrains are planted, it will not $500,000, whichever is less. Appli- ventive or protective measures such count against your feedgrain base. cants must be creditworthy but un- as rental of pumps. ASCS Agricultural Conservation able to get credit for disaster caused Small Business Administration Per~ Program - Farmers in both disaster losses from conventional sources. sonal Loan - Loans are available to counties and contiguous counties can You must establish at least a 30 % repair or replace clothing, appliances, apply for assistance in replacing loss of a basic enterprise (all cash furniture, non-farm vehicles, property some conservation structures which crops or all livestock, not just a single in garage (except recreational were destroyed by the flood or high crop, i.e. navy beans). The interest vehicles) and homestead (house and water. rate is 5 % for the first $100,000 one acre). loaned and 8 % for loans over that The interest rate is either 4 % or amount. 8%. The rate, which is based on Farmers may qualify for a Because you must wait until har- availability of loans elsewhere, is vest is complete to determine what determined after the application is variety of programs. Call percentage was lost, most loan ap- filed. According to SBA officials, the Disaster Assistance plications are not expected until most loans are at the 4 % rate. There Hotline for more infor- December. Farmers in the counties are no age restrictions on SBA contiguous to declared disaster coun- disaster loans which can have up to mation. ties may also qualify for FmHA a. 30 year payback. emergency loans. The filing deadline 1-800-992-2585 is May 18, 1987. (continued on page 29) 26 RURAL LIVING. NOVEMBER 1986 Rural Exchange NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 27 soybeans and barley grown in other Rural Exchange states and shipped to Japan for proc- (continued from previous page) essing before its distribution in the U.S. and Canada. of Agriculture describes the Sesqui- Edensoy is made from soybeans, Train of horse-drawn wagons and ac- water, barley, barley malt and kom- companying riders that will make a bu. The product is used as a food 10-city tour in June. The Sesqui- beverage,' for cooking and as a bak- Train will leave Lansing on June 15 ing ingredient. It has no cholesterol, and travel south, with nightly en- is low in sodium, high in vegetable campments at Charlotte, Olivet, Mar- protein and is lactose free. 0 shall and Albion, pausing midway through its trek for a three-day stopover in Jackson, June 19-21. A Michigan history pageant will be Are Y ou Certified to performed for the public every even- ing after the wagons are circled. D Handle Restricted "Agriculture in the Classroom" volunteers Use Chemicals? find the program a rewarding way to build Soy Drink Now good public relations for agriculture and in- Environmental Protection troduce youngsters to the farm way of life. 'Made in Michigan' • Agency rules that classify many popular' corn rootworm insecticides In early September Michigan's and other chemicals as "restricted School's in for • First Lady Paula L. Blanchard use" took effect this fall and farmers' welcomed American Soy Products to need to plan ahea~ to be able to Ag in the Classroom the state and added Edensoy, a soy purchase and appl~ them. drink until now produced in Japan, Some commonly used products Volunteers to the growing list of Michigan-made that have become "restricted use" in- products. The $10 million processing clude pesticides Temik, Thimet, Volunteers in the MFB and packaging facility located in Counter, Mocap, Dasanit, Dyfonate _• Women's "Agriculture in the Saline created 50 new jobs in Wash- 20G, DiSyston and Furadan, the Classroom" project went back to tenaw County and will use 85,000' herbicide Bladex and most stored school Oct. 1 in Lansing to brush up bushels of soybeans and 8,000 grain fumigants and wood preserva- on presentation techniques, share bushels of barley each year. tives. new ideas, and learn about new "Michigan farmers are going to Michigan farmers who would like resource materials available for the penefit since Edensoy will now be to become certified to purchase and program. made with Michigan-grown soybeans apply "restricted use" products, or General sessions conducted at the and barley," Blanchard said. Pre- who need to renew their certification, workshop included an overview of viously, Edensoy was produced with must successfully complete a written available resources from the Michigan exam administered by the MDA. Beef Industry Commission and the Training manuals are available from American Dairy Association, initiating county Extension agents. The man- contacts, presentation skills and mat- FARMETTE uals include an application form ching the presentation and classroom By Andrea Hofmeister which the farmer mails to the MDA. activities to student age groups. The MDA then returns a card to the Other workshops focused on in- Tuscola County farmer which authorizes him or her formation about the broad range of to take the exam. career opportunities in agriculture The exam is administered in con- and a closer look at resource mater- junction with a two or three hour ials such as the computer software training and certification session con- program "Farm & Food Bytes." The ducted by the county Extension diskette developed for classroom use agent. Training is provided on equip- by the Iowa Department of Agricul- ment calibration, laws, regulations, ture and the Iowa Farm Bureau in- label understanding, pest identifica- corporates ag facts into instructional tion, safety, handling and container exercises and games. disposal. Also introduced was the new MFB Cost of certification is $10 and is Women's "Fabulous Food Friends" good for three years. For more infor- coloring book. D mation, contact your county Exten-. sion agent or the MDA in Lansing. The waiting period for a certification "Well, you got your wish, Mom. card is two to four weeks. D It stopped raining." 28 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 really scared about their dads and and amending tax returns. This could PIK Assistance reactions in the family." result in a prompt refund. IRS will (continued from page 13) Positive Teens has already held also help obtain copies of past tax to build support within Congress for sessions on family and peer group returns that were lost in the disaster. legislation that would accomplish communications, listening skills, sup- Temporary Housing Program - what Lyng could not deliver. port group identification and goal set- This program is designed to make On Oct. 2 the Senate approved an ting. Their most recent meeting on homes in disaster areas safe, sanitary amendment to the continuing ap- Oct. 7 drew over 50 teenagers for a and secure. Grants are available to propriation resolution which requires stress management workshop. pay for temporary housing and PIK assistance be made available to "These teens were aware that one minimal repairs on a primary farmers for crop losses due to natural or both of their parents were isolating residence, including furnace repairs, disasters. The amendment was jointly themselves, not communicating with- purchase of pumps, etc. offered by Senators Riegle (D-Mich.) in the community or in the family. Even if the work is already com- and Mack Mattingly (R-Ga.) with They wanted to know how they pleted or your family is no longer liv- strong input from Senator Levin and could help the people they care ing in temporary housing, you can Congressmen Schuette and Traxler. about - and themselves," Roslund apply for a grant. You'll need receipts It passed by a 61 to 33 vote. says. "Basically, these kids are willing and your claim must be verified. The resolution was then sent to a to be the risk takers in order to open Unemployment Benefits - joint House-Senate Conference up the lines of communication in Farmers and- other self-employed Committee of which Congressman their families - and that's not an persons may be eligible to receive Traxler was a member. This action easy job." unemployment benefits through a signaled that it was time for a second As a part of the workshop activity, federal disaster program administered Washington "fly-in." During this trip, the teens were given the chance to by the Michigan Employment Securi- the Michigan ag leaders focused their take immediate action. Extension ty Commission. Payments range lobbying efforts on the conferees. telephone lines were opened so that from $54 to $197 a week. They had hoped to return home the-teens could telephone the White Only persons in federally declared with the PIK certificates "in their House and Michigan congressmen to disaster counties are eligible to obtain pockets," but that was not to be. The urge the release of PIK certificates to benefits, however, those in contigu- continuing resolution which had the farmers in disaster counties. ous counties may file. Such filings PIK assistance amendment in it was From high school freshmen to re- will be referred to the Detroit office put on hold because of President tired farm couples, Positive People for a written decision. In the event a Reagan's trip to Iceland for the for Gratiot is dispensing sometimes county is declared a federal disaster U.S.-USSR summit. They did come lifesaving doses of support and un- area at a later date, farmers who home, however, with optimism that derstanding. The drug is optimism. have already filed would become eli- the PIK assistance measure was still Caring, involved people are the key gible for benefits immediately. very much alive and had an excellent ingredients in the prescription - and MESC officials requested that chance of being incorporated into the it's available wherever you live. The farmers file no later than Oct. 24, final continuing resolution. rest of the formula? A hug, a hand- 1986, however, if extenuating cir- In the closing days of the fall ses- shake, a listening ear ... pass it on! cumstances occur, such as illness, sion, Congress passed and the presi- D death in the family, or being un- dent signed the continuing resolution aware of eligibility, then a late filing is making $400 million available in PIK permitted, with a written decision certificates for farmers who suffered Assistance Guide made by the Detroit office. severe flood or drought damage. Persons filing late may be eligible (continued from page 26) for retroactive benefits from the" date Regulations governing the disaster assistance program are scheduled to The filing deadline for personal which they certify they were unable be issued by Nov. 17, 1986 . Farmers loans is Nov. 17, 1986. For business to perform any of their normal ser- in Michigan's designated disaster loans, the filing deadline is June 18, vices as self-employed individuals. counties should make application at 1987. The earliest date for such eligibility the earliest possible opportunity. D Social Security I Veteran's Benefits will be Sept. 14, 1986. - Veterans, retired or disabled per- If additional counties are declared sons may be eligible for special ben- disaster areas, the date of applicant efits. These agencies should also be eligibility may be established on a contacted regarding lost checks, county-by-county basis or MESC Positive People change of address, etc. may continue to use Sept. 14. In all (continued from page 15) Tax Assistance - The IRS will cases, the individual must certify the assist disaster affected taxpayers in date when he or she was unable to that the program is needed, Roslund computing casualty loss deductions perform normal services as a result of says. "The kids are scared because they don't know the facts, they don't the disaster. D know where they stand, and they don't know if there are options available to the family. And they're NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 29 International Trade export; and the mandated dairy sales program requires that the CCC ex- (continued from page 24) port at least 150,000 tons of CCC- subsidies by other countries. "There owned dairy products each year. has been a hue and cry to broaden - Finally, the farm bill encourages this progr:am to include all com- the development of barter arrange- modities and make it available to any ments with other countries to, for ex- country," said Paul Drazek, AFBF in- ample, trade ag products for petro- ternational trade specialist. "That's leum products to store in the stra- not something that Farm Bureau tegic petroleum reserve. would particularly favor. We'd like to "These short term programs are see the program used as aggressively important not only for promoting our as possible but only to re-establish farm exports but as weapons to force ourselves in markets where we're fac- other countries to reduce or eliminate ing subsidized competition from other their export subsidy programs," countries. " Drazek said. "We now have leverage Other farm bill provisions that in the multi-lateral trade negotiations counter subsidized competition and because we have something to give develop new markets are listed up if other countries give something below. up. This year the message is being -The export credit guarantee pro- sent that we are going to be more gram provides $5 billion to guarantee competitive. " repayment of short term loans made But that message could be negated to eligible countries that purchase by political efforts to change the U.S. farm products. direction of the 1985 farm bill from - An intermediate credit guarantee market orientation to supply manage- program makes available $500 mil- ment, according to Dean Kleckner, lion in 3 to 10 year loans to help AFBF president. "The farm bill is developing nations make the transi- feared by foreign competitors since it tion from concessional financing to clearly demonstrates our resolve to cash purchases. fight for our markets," he said. "The -Some $488 million of P.L. 480 bill was a major factor in bringing the commodities have been approved for leading trading nations of the world donation to 65 countries. together for preliminary GATT talks - A new program - the local cur- in Uruguay." rency initiative - uses sales of U.S. He added that many countries are farm commodities for local currency planning to cut back on plantings to generate economic growth in P. L. next year,' but talk of production and 480 recipient countries. marketing controls in the U. S. will -Another new program - Food send foreign farmers scurrying to ex- for Progress - will provide com- pand their acreage. modities to needy countries (mainly in Africa) to encourage agricultural Discussion Questions reforms. - 06 you feel that current export sub- - All edible commodities held by sidies are adequate to fight unfair the CCC are now eligible for dona- foreign competition? tion to needy countries. - What additional market develop- - The targeted export assistance ment or promotion programs program allows the USDA to use should be initiated? cash or commodities to reimburse or- -What would be the impact of man- ganizations for part of their foreign datory production controls on our promotional expenses. farm export promotion efforts? -The farm bill also contains several (For background on this issue see initiatives tied to the dairy herd ter- the October discussion topic.) mination program. The USDA is D directed to buy 200 million pounds of red meat for export; the dairy ex- port incentive program mandates that Be sure to view the Community the CCC provide cash or com- Action Group video for Novem- modities on a bid-basis to organiza- ber. Copies are available from tions that sell U.S. dairy products for your county FB office. 30 RURAL LIVING, NOVEMBER 1986 Farm Bureau Market Place CLASSIFIED AD POllCY FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK FOR HOMEMAKERS COMPLETELINE OF NEW AND USED IRRI- MILKING SHORTHORNS: Young bulls. year- PURE VANlLLA FROM HAITI. Excellent for - Farm Bureau members pay GATION EQUIPMENT - Also equipment for lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley baking! Improves taste! Very economical at only 25 cents per word for all manure pumping and spreading by gun • M. Powell and Family. Ingleside Farm, Rt. 2. $5.00 per 16 oz. bottle. Only one-half recipe classified advertisements. tanker. or injection. Plummer Supply. Inc.• . 3248 Powell Hwy .. Ionia. 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Certified plants grown on fumigated brochure. instructions. questionnaire (RE- land. Isabella County. HapP!l Landing Realty. sand. Free brochure. Krohne Plant Farms. Rt. FUNDABLE). Nationwide Scholarship Finders, Glenn Welch. 58134 Circle Drive. Three P.O. Box 30960 6, Box 586. Dowagiac. Mich. 49047. Box 2257. Lynchburg. Va. 24501-0227. Rivers. Mich. 49093. Phone 616-279-5447. Lansing, Mich. 48909 (l0-12t-21p) (l1-2t-44p-ts) (1l-39p) NOVEMBER 1986, RURAL LIVING 31 Before the end of 1986, your Form guaranteed up to 5 years at a time, depending Bureau Insurance agent will have ;an impor- on the guarantee period you choose. And all tant new product to offer you. Irs called the your interest earnings accumulate tax Single Premium Deferred Annuity. deferred - protected from income taxes until Thars a big nome, but it makes some big your annuity storts making payments to you. promises. The "Single Premium" means you Irs a product whose time has come, and make a deposit one time only. The "Deferred its coming soon to on agent near you. You'll Annuity" means that from the dote your policy be hearing a lot more about this new addition matures (0 dote you select), you will receive to the Form Bureau Life portfolio in the months on income for the rest of your life - on income ahead. It could be just what you've been wait- you can't outlive! ing for. Of course, your annuity will earn a high rate of interest as it matures ... a rate that is FARM' BUREAU ~ , Making your future INSURANCE a little more predictable _1UIfAII1olIMl GROUI! • _IUIfAIILH • _1IJIAIl_ . II ~ Michigan Farm Bureau Rural Living Magazine Non-Profit Org. U.S. postage P.O. Box .30960 PA I0 7.37.3 W. Saginaw Hwy. Grand Rapids, MI Lansing, Michigan 48909 Permit No. 320