'Farm News TH. ACTION PUBLICATION OF TN. MICHIGAN FARM BUR.AU VOL. 58, NO 10 OCTOBER. 1979 The Michigan Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (AgrlPac) launched with the flrst contribution. DeVuyst also announced plans for an AgrtPac Its 1979-80 fundralslng efforts on September 1, 1979. Larry DeVuyst, chair- Breakfast fundralser at the MFB Annual Meeting, which will be open to all man of the AgrlPac (left), presented Committee Treasurer Robert E. Braden AgrlPac contributors. AgrlPac contribution details appear on page 15. 1979-80 Activities Announced • MFB AgriPac lS Back! be provided opportunities to Memb~rs of the 1979 AgriPac, established in 1978 records, overall support of Cheboygan County; Gordon AgriPac Committee recently following action by voting Farm Bureau policy, help in make tax deductible contribu- Porter, Branch County; AI announced plans to hold an delegates to the 1977 Michigan passing or opposing legislation tions to AgriPac in 1979 and Prillwitz, Berrien County; and AgriPac fundraising breakfast Farm Bureau annual meeting, of interest to agriculture and 1980. Ronald Wood, Mason County. at the Michigan Farm Bureau was one of over 300 indepen- recognition of the importance Members of the 1979 Brad~n and Almy are annual meeting in Kalamazoo dent political action committees of agriculture. Those incum- AgriPac are .Larry DeVuyst, employees of Michigan Farm next month. According to registered in Michigan during bent candidates who had chairman, Gratiot County; Bureau and serve as ex-officio Larry DeVuyst, chairman of the 1978 election year. As a established a satisfactory record Robert Lamoreaux, vice chair- members without a vote. The the Political Action Committee, registered political action com- on behalf of agriculture were man, Kent County; Robert others are voting members and the breakfast is the first of mittee, AgriPac endorsed can- designated "Friends of Braden, treasurer; AI Almy, full-time farmers. several activities planned for didates as "Friends of Agriculture" and endorsed for secretary; Myra Hand, (See page 15 for Details) 1979-80. Agriculture" in the Michigan re-election. In certain instances August primary and the "We willbe scheduling fund. November general elections in where the incumbent was not seeking re-election a non- Inside: raising and informational ac- 1978. incumbent was endorsed based tivities throughout the coming Preceeding the 1978 elec- upon input from county Farm MFB's Financial Growth election year," says DeVuyst. tions, AgriPac analyzed the Bureau leaders. In addition to the endorsements, approx- Plan--Interview--Page 4 "These activities and the con- performance of incumbent tributions we receive will be. Michigan congressmen and imately $13,000 in voluntary used exclusively for the purpose members of the Michigan of helping to elect candidates in Legislature. In addition, can- contributions from members was effectively used to help Ingham County Members the 1980 elections who will be didates for key statewide of- elect over 90% of the Produce Homegrown TV supportive of agriculture, in fices, such as U.S. senator and designated "Friends of general, and Farm Bureau governor, were analyzed. Agriculture. " Farm Show-- Page 17 policy specifically." The analysis included voting Farm Bureau members will PAGE 2 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979" From the Desk of the President Intens~fied E.ffort Needed on Bargaining Bill American Farm Bureau would strengthen the bill's posi- Michigan has done well, as as no others can - our sup- Federation, said: tion. evidenced by the eight port of the National "The farmers and ranch- However, we have now Michigan congressmen who Agricultural Bargaining ers of America today received word that the tentative are among the co-sponsors of Act. stand united on an issue field hearings have been H.R. 3535, and both of our I would hope that many of that is vital to every farm postponed indefinitely. senators co-sponsoring S. you will recapture some of the and ranch family in the It would be easy to blame 1193, the Senate bill identical zeal and dedication you ex- Remember the tremendous United States. That issue is this latest development on the to the House bill. We have hibited when we worked for united effort Michigan Farm the right of farmers and bill's opponents, who are' achieved thi~ record be~ause passage of P.A. 344" aiming Bureau and MACMA members ranchers to bargain effec- powerful and determined in our farmers have had ex- that same kind of effort toward put forth to gain marketing and tively for the sale of their their lobbying efforts. But I perience with bargaining national bargaining legislation. bargaining legislation in our products to food pro- think we also have to consider legislation and have called Here are some things you can state? Despite bitter opposition cessors and other mid- that perhaps farmers have got- upon that experience to cite, do: from those who buy what dlemen. For too long, this ten too busy or too complacent "chapter and verse," hard 1. If your congressman is farmers have to sell, we were basic right enjoyed by to do their homework as well as evidence of its need. among the co-sponsors of H.R. able to convince our lawmakers millions of other they should. It could well be But we cannot afford to 3535, write to him expressing of the need for legislation that Americans has been denied that the hearings were say: "We've done our part; your appreciation. Write to would give us some equity in to farmers and ranchers." postponed because the House now it's up to others." If we Senators Reigle and Levin negotiations with processors. We were optimistic. Not only Agriculture Committee has not do, there will be little hope 'thanking them for co- The key to our success was the were the four leading farm been convinced that there is for farmers to gain equity - sponsoring S. 1193. - united effort of individuals who organizations together on this sufficient interest, or need, to and that is the key objec- 2. If your congressman is not believed in the need for this issue, but a number of con- warrant the investment of time tive In this legislation - in among the co-sponsors,- write kind of legislation and were gressmen, who believed enact- and money on the field hear- the marketplace. Because urging his support of H.R. willing to take the time to ex- ment of H.R. 3535 would pro- ings. of our experience, we have 3535. press that need .. vide a climate of improved in- Compared to other states, an obligation to express - 3. Write to Congressman Now, national legislation come for farmers, stabilized Tom Foley, chairman of the which contains many of the prices and assured supplies for House Agriculture Committee, same provisions as our state act (P .A. 344), has been propos- consumers, joined a growing list of co-sponsors. NABA' "Honor Roll" House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, urg- ed. The nation's four leading The bill's sponsor, Con- H.R. 3535 Co-Sponsors ing him to grant field hearings farm organizations, in what gressman Leon Panetta Congressman Don Albosta (D-St. Charles) on the need for H.R. 3535. may have been a first in (D. -California), requested field Congressman Bob Davis (R-Gaylord) 4. Send a copy of your let- agricultural history, testified hearings to give producers an . Congressman Dale Kildee (D-Flint) ters to Congressman Leon jointly in support of H.R. 3535, opportunity to testify to the Congressman Bob Traxler (D-Bay City) Panetta, chief sponsor of the the National Agricultural need for the legislation. The Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-Kalamazoo) bill. Bargaining Act of 1979, in ear- hearing in which Michigan Congressman David Bonior (D-Mt. Clemens) Michigan is in a leadership' ly July. Spokesmen for the Na- farmers would have been in- Congressman Carl Pursell (R-Plymouth) position 'on this vital issue. tional Grange, the National vo~ved was requested for Oc- Congressman Hal Sawyer (R-Grand Rapids) Your efforts will have an im- Farmers Union, the National tober 6 at Lafayette, Indiana. S. 1193 Co-Sponsors pact on its outcome. Council of Farmer We were certain that farmer Senator Donald Reigle, Jr. (D-Flint) Elton R. Smith Cooperatives, and the testimony at these hearings Senator Carl Levin (D-Detroit) For "Old" 4-H'ers Only. • •• Funny how incredibly indeli- words: Tall, Flexible, Young. I because I could wrap my legs notice of a cut-off date. ble are our self-images! For as was Tall because through the around my neck, a feat that With most people, I sup- long as I can remember, my 7th grade, all of the boys and awed my slumber party pals. pose, changes in self-image self-image of the physical me most of the girls were shorter And I was Young simply come gradually and painlessly. could be summed up in three than I was. I was Flexible because I hadn't received With me, well ... I guess I just never paused long enough to check whether I still was ... Tall, Flexible and Young, that I DONNA I is. So, each revelation that my self-image was slightly askew came as a jolt ... "O.K. Everybody line up behind the bowling ball rack.:. Geez! Most of the other writers tallest one first. shortest on there were barely out of their the end." Dumb photographer! training pants then! Scratch Imagine him putting Tall me on Young. the end ... Wait until the pic- Other than having that third ture develops -OOPS! What and final dimension of my self- happened? Am I on my knees? image smashed, meeting with No ... scratch Tall. Don Yost and 4-H Foundation "Nonny, I can't do a somer- President Jack Barnes was en- sault. Show me," asks grand- joyable and informative. It son. "Sure, it's easy. Just brought back some fond watch! (Creak! Groan! Crash!) memories of my own 4-H Uh, honey, go tell Mommy days. Nonny needs help." Scratch The two years I spent in the Flexible. 4-H sewing club were filled "Are any of you familiar with with character-building ex- Kettenun Center?" asked Don periences ... For my mom, an Yost, executive director of the accomplished seamstress, wh~ Michigan 4-H Foundation at a couldn't understand why I recent editorial conference. hadn't inherited her skill; for "You mean Camp Kett? Sure, Back In 1960, Walter Wightman, who was then president of the Michigan Farm Bureau, bought my long-suffering sewing in- the Farm Bureau Women sold the 8rst of 50,000 Camp Kett buttons sold by Farm Bureau Women's Committees and the Farm structor who insisted the Bureau Young People to raise funds for the Camp Ke! training center. Mrs. Esther Kennedy was buttons to help build one of the gathering at the waist had to be state chairman of Farm Bureau Women the« and David Glel represented the Young People on the dormitories. I remember, it was MFB board. back about 20 years ago. " (Continued on Page 12) CTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Guest' Editorial COOPERATIVE! ~ewLocationfor MFB's 60th Annual Delegates will reconvene for a full day of policy-setting, with a break in early afternoon for an address by Lt. Gover- nor James Brickley. Kalamazoo At the annual banquet on Thursday evening, Michigan Farm Bureau's "Distinguished Service to Agriculture" award By Kenneth D. Naden, will be presented. Those in attendance will also hear "The President National Council of Convention Psychology of Winning" by Dr. Denis Waitley. Dr. Waitley is a psychologist who worked with the astronauts in America's Farmer Cooperatives Even though the spirit of in- Center • space program, as well as counselled returning Vietnam veterans. ependence was the force that mpelled early settlers on the East Coast of the United States , Friday will conclude the annual meeting with the setting of policies and the election of persons to the Michigan Farm o move westward to November Bureau board of directors. "The annual meeting is always a work session," said Elton omestead and farm the land, R. Smith, president of Michigan Farm Bureau. "Members here was also a strong spirit of ooperation among them. 27-30 are encouraged to visit the meeting to see delegates putting hey banded together in the ACTION into their organization." overed wagon caravans to chieve greater strength and DR. DENIS WAITLEY By-Law Chan~e Calls for efense against Indian tribes nd the hazards of hunger and County Presidents' Caucuses nirst as they traveled west. Michigan Farm Bureau will mark its 60th year at a new County Farm Bureau The district county hey organized husking bees annual meeting location - the Kalamazoo Convention presipents in Michigan Farm presidents' caucuses will in- nd barn building bees to bring Center - on November 27 -30. Several new program Bureau odd-numbered districts clude the following counties, ogether greater strength to highlights have also been added to the agenda. will be meeting prior to the listed by county: District 1 - elp settlers harvest their crops The four-day session will begin with the annual meetings MFB annual meeting to draft a Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. nd raise buildings before com- of two Farm Bureau affiliates, Farmers Petroleum slate of candidates for the posi- Joseph and Van Buren coun- mercia~ contractors were Cooperative and Farm Bureau Services, on Tuesday, tion of director in their respec- ties; District 3 - Livingston, available. November 27, at 10 a.m. The meeting convenes in the tive districts. The district county Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw Early travelers from Europe Civic Center, about two blocks from the Kalamazoo Con- presidents' caucuses were in- and Wayne counties; District 5 o the United States described vention Center. These annual meetings will adjourn at 4:30 stituted through an amend- he country as one in which the ment to the MFB by-laws - Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, p.m. pirit of organization and adopted by voting delegates at Ingham and Shiawassee coun- That evening, the Michigan Farm Bureau convention gets ties; District 7 - Lake Mason ooperation to meet common the 1978 annual meeting_ roblems was a paramount underway with an awards program that will include profes- Mecosta, Mo~tcalm: According to the by-law haracteristic of the people. sional entertainment. Farm Bureau members from the sur- Muskegon, Newayg6, Oceana change, the slate of candidates It is with this kind of rounding area are invited to attend this evening program and Osceola counties; District 9 and any other nominations for hilosophy in American and to visit the annual meeting during any of the sessions. the district director position, ac- itizens' minds that farmers Wednesday will be an action-packed day. The Michigan - Benzie, Grand Traverse, companied by appropriate ave organized business Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association annual Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, biographical information, will ooperatives to market their meeting gets underway at 9:30 a.m. At the same tim~, there Missaukee and Wexford coun- be presented to voting roducts, to furnish them farm will be a "Commodity Day" program with discussions of in- ties; and District 11 which en- delegates from the district dur- upplies, to furnish them credit terest to all agricultural producers. compasses all of the Upper ing their annual meeting or their business operations, .Farm Bureau Women will also be meeting on Wednesday caucus. Peninsula counties. nd to furnish oth~l services morning. They will hear. a report from State Chairman hey need. The common Vivian Lott, as well as conduct their regular business. haracteristic' of all these efforts Featured speaker will be The Honorable Betty Ann Weaver. as been that by creating a joint Leelanau County probate judge, on the topic, "Juvenile ffort among 2, or 20, or 200, Justice and the Family." r 2000 farmers with a com- Also on Wednesday, at the Holiday Inn-Expressway, the mon interest, they could create Young Farmers will host their annual contests. They in- enefits and improve profits clude the Discussion Meet preliminaries and the Out- rom their farming operations standing Youn.g Farm Woman contest. n a way they could not do by hemselves. At noon, the groups will assemble for the kick-off Even though the commit- luncheon where President Elton R. Smith will deliver his an- ment to cooperative action is in n ual address. ontinuous conflict with the Following the Discussion Meet finals, the annual meeting esire of the farmer to go it lone and to attempt to outdo of the delegate body will convene for the discussion and adoption of policies for 1980. Look ahead this Fall is neighbor, the spirit of ooperation in the United The delegates and guests will spend Wednesday evening See Production Credit Association and set up your tates is great, so that -at the at the popular Jamboree. This year, two bands will provide line-of-credit loan for next year. resent time five out of six continuous music for square dancing and modern dancing. Line-of-credit is a money reserve. It puts the . armers belongs to one or more amount you need at the tip of your pen, and asks Thursday starts with another new feature, an AgriPac interest only on what you use. ooperatives. Furthermore, breakfast This activity is to raise funds for the operation of It lets you concentrate more on farming and less ven though only 28 percent of the Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, a program which sup- he total farm production on borrowing. It covers new and used equipment. ports political candidates who are designated as "Friends of repairs. seed. fertilizer, herbicides. labor. operating moves through cooperatives Agriculture. " expenses ... even family living. Repayment can be nd only about 23 percent of arm production supplies are tailored to your projected income, beginning at the urnished to farms through MICHIGAN FARM NEWS time most advantageous to you. ooperatives, their influence is (ISSN 0026-2161) Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Lowell Look ahead this fall with a financial plan fo~ next Eisenmann. Blissfield, R'l; District 3. ar wider than the figures im- The Michigan FARM NEWS is Andrew Jackson. Howell. R-l; District year. published monthly, on the first day. by 4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R-1; peAs are approving line-of-credit loans right ly, and benefits go to all the Michigan Farm Bureau Information District 5. William Spike, Owosso. R-3; armers of the nation through Division. Publication and Editorial District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City. R-3; now. offices at 7373West Saginaw Highway. District 7. Robert Rider. Hart, R-1; he competition injected by Lansing. Michigan 48909. Post Office District 8. Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca, R-4; hese efforts. Box 30960.Telephone. Lansing (517)323. District 9. Donald Nugent, Frankfort, R- 1; District 10. Richard Wieland. .Michigan ProducUon Credit Associations 7000.Extension 508.Subscription price. 80 cents per year. Publication No. Ellsworth. R-l; District 11. Franklin Alma / Bay City / Grand Rapids / S.E. Michigan (Adrian) / The main reason these ~. Schwlderson, Dafter. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Kalamazoo / Lansing / Sandusky / TI-averse City ooperatives are good for all Established January 13. 1923.Second, Frahm. Frankenmuth; Michael class postagepaid at Lansing. MI. and at mericans is that they help additional mailing offices. Pridgeon. Montgomery; Robert Rottler, EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber, Editor; Newaygo. upport the family farm system Marcia Dltchle. Connie Lawson. f food production in this coun- Associate Editors. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. ~ OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; Andrew Jackson, Howell. R-4. ry. This system depends upon President, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia, R- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- he incentive for full output to 1; Vice President. Jack LaurLe. Cass ERS: David Conklin. Corunna. ~ City; Administrative Director. Robert Farming is ive all Americans the abun- Braden, Lansing; Treasurer and Chief POSTMASTER: In using form 3579. mail to: Michigan Farm News, 7373 everybody's bread Financial Officer. Max D. Dean; ant supply of wholesome food Secretary, William S. Wilkinson. West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. & butter DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur Michigan 48909. (Continued on Page 19) PAGE 4 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 WITH ROBERT BRADEN INTERVIEW AND MAX DEAN A Look at MFB's Program , / ... / for Financial Growth . •' .- EDITOR'S NOTE: Inflation, the number one problem in America today, affects all segments of our society. It . What is being done to attract new members to the extent of 3,000 to 5,000? " " .~ I . I especially hits those on fixed incomes. Farm Bureau Is We have had in operation for the past several ( no exception. The organization Is hard hit because Its months an intensive study of our current member finances, too, are relatively fixed, tied to a dues struc- ture. Because of inflation, 535 (the current Bureau dues) buys about one-third less than it did in Farm services and how they can be improved, and new member services we can offer that will attract members - particularly farmers - but also rural -- 1975. The Michigan Farm Bureau board of directors, which residents who are non-farmers. ROBERT BRADEN is charged with the responsibility of maintaining a To be specific, we have, at the present time, strong Farm Bureau, recognized the need for adequate some 35,000 member families enrolled in our In determining the means of assuring the fmancing to keep the organization effective. In Michigan Farm Bureau Blue Cross - Blue Shield financial stability of Michigan Farm Bureau in the conjunction with county Farm Bureau presidents and program. This program is obviously very attrac- future, many financial analysis were made. If we executive committees, the board studied the current tive to the membership and we're doing remained with the present membership program, financial situation and developed the following recom- everything we can to make it even better and to it would be necessary to increase dues approxi- mended program for financial growth: promote it among other farmers and rural mately $15. That would last from three and. one 1. Increase dues from 535 to 540 per year effective in residents. half to five years, depending on how fast inflation 1980-81 - the additional 55 in dues to go to Michigan Farm Bureau, WITH COUNTIES HAVING THE OP- Also, the Farm Bureau Insurance Group came eroded that increased revenue. PORTUNITY TO INCREASE THEIR COUNTY DUES out this last June with a very strong, beneficial, Is the Farm Bureau board concerned at all that IN AN AMOUNT THEY DETERMINE NECESSARY. attractive program in the area of Workers the funds realized from the increase in member- 2. Increase membership in 1979-80 by 3,000 members Compensation, in which the minimum premiums ship (mostly associates) would be eaten up by the and increase membership in 1980-81 and succeeding were reduced by some 40 percent. It's a member- - demands for increased services and dilute the years by 5,000 members. only program, offered in conjunction with the services for regular Farm Bureau members? 3. Increase service rendered income from affiliates to regular Farmowners pol icy. The Michigan Farm Bureau board just is not a minimum of 5200,000 in 1979-80, with increases in We're also working with Farm Bureau Insur- going to let that happen. They're going to subsequent years to reflect inflation and membership ance Group on an expanded estate planning examine the various programs and make sure that growth. 4. Hold expenses at an average increase of 7.5 percent program as a service to Farm Bureau members. they are strong and useful programs for regular per year for the next three to five years. In the area of Farm Bureau Services and Farm Bureau members. They're going to attempt, At the t 979 Michigan Farm Bureau ~uaI meeting Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, we are taking a in every way possible, to make those extra (November 27-30) at Kalamazoo Convention Center, fresh look at an expanded program somewhat services that are attractive to rural non-farm voting delegates wlll take action on the proposed dues similar to the $5 certificate that was included with people self-financing. A saleable Blue Cross adjustment. Any member having questions regarding members' dues cards of the past several years. package will be self-financing. An attractive the financial growth plan should contact their repre- This year it will be possible for Farm Bureau Workers Compensation and Farmers or Mutual sentative on the Michigan Farm Bureau board of members to earn a $10 discount at a 5 perpent Auto policy will be self-financing .. directors. discount rate through business they do with In this interview, Robert E. Braden, Michigan Farm We may need another staff person to put Farmers Petroleum and Farm Bureau Services. greater emphasis on local affairs problems, such ..Bureau's administrative director, and Max Dean; chief financial officer, answer questions submitted by the Members have often expressed an interest in as schools and taxes, that would be beneficial to Clinton County Farm Bureau Executive Committee. discount programs for cars and trucks. We're all of our members. In fact, right now, we looking into this on a statewide basis with several recognize the fact that we have a greatly major dealers and companies. These are just a expanding workload in our Public Affairs Division few of the many programs we'll be looking at to to cover not only the legislative needs, but also attract members. the regulatory issues that keep mushrooming Is the proposed $5 dues increase just to cover With a fully coordinated effort by county Farm within the state and federal governments. It's the cost of inflation or will it be used to increase Bureaus, our state Farm Bureau and our affi Iiate very possible that we will shift an .extra person services? companies, a 3,000 member gain is very realistic into this area from another area. By shifting the Basically, it's going to take $5 to cover infla- for this year and by next year, with further areas of greatest need, we can stay within our 7112 tionary costs and maintain essentially the same member services, we can expect a 5,000 member percent expense increase. services we are now offering. This does not mean gain. If Michigan Farm Bureau has a large associate that we will remain "status quo" and not offer membership, will it lose its image as a farm any new programs. It means that when we have If membership does not increase substantially organization and consequently lose some of its new programs that are needed and offer obvious . - 3,000 the first year' and 5,000 the second - clout in the legislative arena? benefits to members, we will evaluate some of our when is the next dues increase likely? As the farm population dwindles to a very small current programs and perhaps el iminate some. minority of the total population, it's a necessity This would tie in to Part 4 of the plan (above) holding our. expenditures at a 7112 percent level. With this level of expenditures and inflation, the T for us to obtain friends from other segments of society. This provides an opportunity to do that. Many of the rural non-farm population have the $5 means we will offer approximately the'same amount of services, but perhaps with different, more effective programs. Why isn't the dues increase effective until (/C) same concerns and problems that we do. And it is in line with policy adopted by Farm Bureau delegates, who said: "We should wel- come the support of non-farm people who wish to 1981? join our farm organization and support the First of all, we are already sending out 1980 policies which are set forth by our farmer- dues notices to our members. The very carefully members.' I thought-out decision by our board of directors was Our policy further indicates that authority and that we did not need to have a special delegate session with all of the cost involved and that we 1 responsibility for classification of membership should remain with county Farm Bureaus. It also could take action on the dues adjustment at our sets out the belief that only regular members regular November 1979 annual meeting. By putting the third and fourth parts of our plan 1 should be allowed to vote and that delegates should be based on regular members only. These - the adjustment in service rendered fees from are safeguards for farmer control of the organiza- affiliate companies and the strict control of tion. expenses - into effect now, and do everything Also, with the sophistication in the membership else we can to generate income from membership, records that we are developing, we can come up we will not accelerate our deficit position. with reliable figures as to the percentage of dairy Although this will be a loss year, so far as production, beef production, corn production, etc. expenses over revenue are concerned, reserves that we have within our membership and present are adequate to absorb this loss. MAX DEAN this as evidence to the legislators of our strength. OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 5 Bergland in Michigan Ag Secretary-Talks about Farm Programs, Energy farming community about its with petroleum suppliers to said farm organizations do an role and it's most likely one move oil or gasoline from one excellent job at representing that's too politically sensitive to state to another. "That works farmers' opinions in state deal with in a sort -of super very well. We need lead time legislatures, Congress and at charged political atmosphere." though. We can't move quickly USDA field hearings. Despite the r~moval of enough to satisfy a short term Secretary Bergland said Special Rule Nine, which legal- demand. If we get two or three farmers should not take the ly gave farmers first priority for weeks notice, we're pretty blame for sharp increases in - diesel and gasoline for good at it though," Bergland food prices. "As a matter of agricultural purposes during said. fact, the farmer gets about one- fuel emergencies, the Carter Pertaining to gasohol, third of the consumer food administration contends that Bergland thinks the alcohol / dollar. Workers and executive farmers will continue to have unleaded gasoline mixture has salaries in the food processing the number one priority for fuel promise but the present and distribution chain also get a and that farmers should not technology is such thafit's cost- third and that ratio is increas- confront shortages of fuel dur- Iy. "We're interested in our ing. The rest of the cost is in ing harvest. If a shortage does (USDA) financing, indirectly packaging, energy and all the develop, Bergland said, USDA with the Department of rest." has two authorities to furnish Energy, some new ex- He said the farmer's share of farmers with the needed fuel. periments and new ways of the consumer's food dollar has "One is administered by the producing alcohol more cheap- for a long time been declining. Department of Energy and if ly." Bergland thinks alcohol He pointed out that in the last Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland, center. receives Input we find that there is a shortage produced from livestock waste four months cattle and pig ftom farmers at a pig roast at the farm of the late Richard Byrum of crude that has shutdown or and cellulose material is an prices have declined rather of Onondaga In Ingham County. Bergland was the guest of Con- curtails a refinery that has a gressman Bob Carr at the fund raising event. DurIng his three economic winner now, but that sharply but that there has been farming constituency, the economical grain based alcohol no proportionate decline at the day visit In Michigan, the secretary also visited farms In the Saginaw Valley with Congressman Bob Traxler and In the flint Department of Energy can is probably not very far in the retail end. There is a general area with Congressman Dale K1ldee. reallocate crude oil to keep that future. "I'm listening to people understanding, Bergland said, farm oriented refinery going." who claim they have new that the farmer cannot be , By Caty Blake predicted record U .S. co;n Bergland said the second systems of producing alcohol squeezed out of business and While in Michigan in late crop and good export demand, alternative is more informal. from grain and more power to still satisfy the consumer. August, United States Bergland said that if there is a According to the secretary, them." "There needs to be a strong, Secretary of Agriculture Bob set-aside program at all for USDA monitors farm needs Secretary Bergland said the productive and prosperous Bergland visited farms in cen- 1980, it will be very, very through the ASCS Committee best way for a farmer to voice farming industry in order for tral Michigan, the Saginaw modest. system. If there is a spot his opinion on agricultural mat- the consumer to have the big Valley and the Thumb region Bergland said USDA sup- shortage developing within the ters is to "join a good hard hit- variety of foods which are as a guest of Congressmen Bob ports the National Agricultural state, he added, ASCS offices ting farm organization. That's available in the system I" Carr and Bob Traxler. Marketing and Bargaining Act will report it to the state Depart- the best advice I can give." He Bergland concluded. Bergland said it's too early to of 1979. He added that con- ment of Energy which will tell with any real ~ertainty if gressional consideration of the reallocate under the state there will be any change in the measure probably will be reserve program. If the matter 1980 farm program from the delayed until 1981 because is too big for the reserve to han- present one. Considering the "there is some division in the die, USDA will work informally I Story of Agriculture Will Get In On The Profltsl Sharpen he Told at Coho Hall Saws Detroit area manufacturers, Resources, says there needs to distribution of food and fiber businessmen, governmental be a greater understanding will continue to be one of ALL home, garden and public service people will join representatives of the about Michigan food and fiber resources, the contributions of America's greatest challenges. The farmer cannot meet this and shop tools! There's plenty of business waiting state's farming industry at Cobo the agricultural industry and alone. He is dependent on for the man who can sharpen Hall on October 12 for a the interdependence of the education, industry, govern- saws, garden and shop tools for SHAAP-/U.l1t's Easy To Get St~l glimpse at the importance of rural and urban sectors. ment and others in responding home and industry. Sharp-All WIth 'need to invest mousands of dol- You don t . buSiness for yourself. Michigan agriculture. 'This understanding needs to this challenge. We hope that does them all, and at a big profit lars to get st~ ~nd our 50 yeo~ of ex- Called the "All Michigan to encompass current and for you. No inventory' is in- Low cost ~, 'ncere men to eorn this getting together in Detroit petience in hel~l~ desire to get oheod Harvest-Time Dinner," the future needs of all of us. An im- will be the start of a better two- volved ... no selling. You take in year-round Cash profits and keep exrro income. is all you need. 0 Pes mplete Operorors tkln- by step insnuctlons. evening event will stress the mediate example is that of way communication between ~ out of every do))ar you earn. 001 gives deor, sterc; ~ eoch tool. mutual dependency between equitable energy distribution, the nonfarmer and agricultural Work spare time hours or fu))time sho~ exocrly h?w what to charge, how where to get buSIl~. II the "rr\cks of urban. and rural dwellers in as energy resources dwindle. producer ," Anderson adds. right at home, and we'll even fi- to get ff~ odv~AiI' ~ the kind of nance you. the node., An~ customers bock helping Michigan agriculture How can we best assure the The educational presenta- precision J~ l.. .. ~ lI,ot VIh ""'"' production remain strong. nonfarmer sufficient gasoline to tion to be made in Cobo Hall rime after nme, I fees with The dinner, consisting of heat the home and drive to There are NO ff~ ~ YOU Set the will outline the current impor- Sharp-All yOU ore ~ ", you put the nearly all Michigan-grown pro- work, yet make adequate tance and some of the details of hoU~ you wont ro .. , profits In YOUl\ packett ducts, precedes a IS-minute: energy supplies available to Michigan food production. computerized slide show trac- enable continued production of Currently agriculture con- ing agriculture from the quality food and fiber at tributes $8.5 billion to the Send TODAY for details of our research laboratory through the reasonable prices," says state's economy by the time it • If coupon IuJs bun r~mov~d. just und 3O-Da, FREE Trtal oner! retail market. Anderson. reaches the consumer. postcard with _ andaddrm to: SaSAW SHARP-AU Co., 6041 Field Bldg., K. C.• MO 64111 The event is being planned A long-range problem will be Michigan ranks 21st among all and sponsored by the Citizens the assurance of adequate food states in total farm marketing I: Advisory Panel to the House Agriculture Committee cooperation from the Michigan with supplies for world population. "Right now, the U.S. popula- tion increases at a rate of five receipts and leads the nation in production of six specific crops. Tickets for the event must be I I .~ .. BELSAW SHARP-ALL 60'0 Field Building Kansas City, MO 64111 Ift:~ . CO. -voI'~ RUSH coup::, T10D I, Department of Agriculture, persons per minute. The world ordered by October 5. They I ~ Pleasesendmy FREEcopy of your book ' I Michigan Farm Bureau and population grows 60 times are available through Michigan : ~ "Lifetime Security" and full details Qn :• I : Michigan State University's faster-five persons per sec- Farm Bureau's administrative : ~ your 30-0ay Free Trial Offer! : College of Agriculture Natural Resources. Dr. James H. Anderson, and ond. Thus, there million more persons to feed each year, are 80 Anderson points office, P.O. Box 30960, Lans- ing, MI 48909, at a cost of $12.50 each. Checks should I~. ~L Name , :L _ II ~ Address .: dean of the MSU College of out. be made payable to the FOOD ~~ City State lip • Agriculture and Natural "Adequate production and INDUSTRY COUNCIL. PAGE 6 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 Kissanes' Farm Family Shares a World of Love Story by Connie Lawson, Photos by Marcia Dltchle The squawking of chickens They were so convinced, in September through June, and the delighted squeals of fact that the Kissanes adopted a .the schedule is more routine, toddlers in pursuit provokes seventh youngster, Jung Ho. but no less busy. There are comic images for "ex-children" Renamed John by his adoptive school bus schedules to meet who recall their own adven- family, he was on'e of the hard - morning, noon and after- tures, or misadventures, on the to adopt children sponsored by noon. The three older children, farm. But once the ruckus is an international agency. "I read Kevin - nine years, Kathy _ over and the feathers have about John in a 'children seven years and Tim - five been smoothed, who can, help waiting' article in OURS years, attend school in S1. but agree that raising kids on magazine ," explains Judy. Johns. "On the plus side the farm is just about the best ~ "But I can't really say why I was though," says Judy op- way? so immediately interested in timistically, "Bill says this is the Just such a backyard scene this child. I just knew I had to first year I haven't moped took place at the Kissane's call the agency and find out if around the house on the first Clinton County farm recently we could adopt him. I was sure day of school. I was just too and you'd certainly get no that since we had just adopted busy!" argument from Bill and Judy Ryan and Rene, they wO!lld Judy still finds time to lend a Too young, even for nlll'llery school, two-year-olds Rene Kissane that kids and farms just turn us down. I was amazed hand at planting and harvest and Lelanl Kissane find adventure closer to home. After a naturally go together .. when they did not." time with the help of willing noisy Introduction, Rene (left) and Lelanl (right) get en- Their own 325 acre farm and Juhn is visually impaired and grandmotl1ers and a little farm- couragement &om Dad to smooth the ruflIed feathers of a comfortable, remodeled farm- will require some extra atten- wife ingenuity. new barnyard field. house is home for seven tion and special educational This busy couple is also ac- scrambling, smiling children. opportunities, but Judy hopes tive in their church and in Farm There is truly a world of love in that by the time he reaches Bureau, but Judy and Bill ad- this home, for the Kissanes school age, he can be mit that it's sometimes a prob:- have adopted all seven mainstreamed into S1. Johns lem finding ~ babysitt;er with children through agencies in Michigan and through interna- tional adoption agencies. "•.• this is the .first .year I . "We both wanted a big farm haven't moped around the house family," says Judy, "but we couldn't agree on exactly how on the .first da.y of school-- big. Bill said four kids would be about right. I said six would be I was just too bus.y!" sa.ys }ud.r Kissane. better ." It was Lelani Kissane who schools. Special education finally settled the question. just the right temperament to classes in Lansing for visually take on seven children all at Lelani, now two-and-a-half impaired children are a regular once. "We had one poor girl years old, rounded out the family at an even four - Kevin, Kathy, Tim and Lelani. part of John's weekly schedule and those classes will prepare for the first time this summer. You know, I don't think she -- him for a regular classroom en- was quite ready. We haven't "But she was so adorable," vironment. ays Judy, "we knew we been able to get her since," Four-year-olds, John and jokes Bill. wanted to adopt again." So, Ryan, also attend nursery The couple's warm humor while the family awaited the ar- school twice each week. and easy acceptance of each ival of Ryan, four years old, "Nursery school is a real life child as an individual in his or and Rene, two years old, from saver," says Judy. "While the her own right is the foundation Korea, Bill began calling Lelani With Lelanl on her knee, Judy takes a few minutes with boys are at the nursery school, of this closely knit farm family. The Convincer." The affec- flve-year-old Tim to look over his class work. Kindergarten I stay in town and run errands Despite their varying ionate nickname has stuck. classes are "lots tougher" than nursery school reports Tim and grocery shop. You should backgrounds, the Kissanes and . wearlly. "She just convinced me that see us in the summer! There's their children have become a udy was right," grins Bill. "Six me, seven kias and two shop- family in the truest spirit of the kids would be better." ping carts!" laughs Judy. word. - _-4=-.= - - -- - -- --=-/ - - :;,~~ -"':'-: --t-- ' -- ,.",.~ ,.- - "!#- ~ --" -a.. \. Kathy and Kevin Kissane (foreground) take their turn at Ryan (left) and John Kissane (far right) spend two mornings a week at nursery school. "It's hopscotch during recess at St. Joseph's Catholic School In a life saver," says Judy, "and the boys love It!" St. Johns. OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 New MDA Division will MACMA Service to Membe.r be Trade Facilitator Program Adds Nov. Sale Dr. Paul Kindinger, newly- "I think the farmer is con- appointed chief of the Michigan tributing everyday to improving As a result of suggestions of- Westra, manager of the Direct Bureau leaders, but he is confi- Department of Agriculture's exports for Michigan," he said. fered by county Farm Bureau Marketing Division. "It will give dent that county people will Marketing and International "For one thing, he's producing secretaries and county leaders members the opportunity to continue to support the service Trade Division, sees the MDA very high quality products active in the Direct Marketing U$e the non-citrus products to member program. in the role of a facilitator of which is one of the first prere- membe:- to member program, such as peanuts, ham and farm export activities rather quisites. You have to have a the traditional December citrus cheese during the entire holi- good, reliable source of supply sale has been restructured. day season when they are most 'The suggestion for two sales than an actual seller of the and the farmer is supplying that popular." that came from the member- state's agricultural products. In the past, both citrus pro- day after.day. He's cooperating ship was a good one and I am "First of all, we (the MDA) ducts and non-citrus products own no products. Secondly, with promotional groups and have been offered in' New Products sure that the Farm Bureau members who have been par- we have no facilities in terms of hopefully, he will support the dealing with customers on a activities of the department in December. Under the new structure, two winter sales will Offered ticipating in the sales year- Two new items, gourmet around will appreciate the con- very upfront kind of basis," ex- our efforts to also expand be conducted; one in popcorn and Farmer Peets' venience of these two holiday plained Dr. Kindinger. "If you markets for him. So the farmer November featuring non-citrus go overseas and . make a is a very important link in this hickory sticks, are being in- sales," says Westra. items, and one in December promise to deliver something, whole chain of events that has troduced in the November sale. featuring only citrus products. you had better be able to to take place in. getting pro- Westra admits that having Information regarding the deliver it. Without the product, ducts from Michigan to some "I am pleased to see this two sales will require additional December citrus sale will be without the facilities, you don't port around ~he world." change come about," says Dick effort for the county Farm available in October. have those assurances : .. and so you better leave that to the people that do." ANNOUNCING THE "We've got a lot of people in this state who are experts in the .area of handling products and FARM BUREAU of dealing with export markets already. If they need any kind of assistance, we would be IIMEMBER TO MEMBER" there to help facilitate and try to make their job easier," Kin- FAll SALE dinger said. In addition to being a HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO STOCK UP ON THESE facilitator of farm export ac- tivities, he also sees MDA in the DELICIOUS FOOD ITEMS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON role of building confidence in Michigan products. "We have Boneless Vintage Ham, 4/4Ib. pkgs. per case - just a tremendous amount of diversity in our state's Skinless, All-Meat Hot Dogs, Sib. box agriculture and the products - Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon, 8/1 Y21b. pkgs. per case as far as I'm concerned - that Smoked Hickory Stick, 41b. stick we grow are second to none. That's the concept we need to Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs. per case get across to our foreign buyers Medium Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs. per case ... to distinguish to them the concept that Michigan has Caraway Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs. per case something really special to of- Colby Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs. per case fer," he said. Commodity promotion Monterey Jack Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs. per case groups, farm cooperatives, and Gourmet Popcorn, 21b. bag [15 bags per case] farmers, individually, will all be important factors in the promo- Skinless Roasted Peanuts, 12/14 oz. boxes per case tion of farm exports, Kindinger Redskin Roasted Peanuts, 12/14 oz. boxes per case believes. Pecans, Extra Fancy Halves, 24/1 lb. bags per case Apple Cider Concentrate, 12/15 oz. jugs per case Thanks a Million! Contact your county Farm Bureau secretary or member to member chairman for price Over 10,000 investors and information and order deadline. stockholders recently were reci- pients' of $1,072,496, which represents Farm Bureau Ser- NOTE: These products will not be offered in the December citrus sale, vices, . Inc. and Farmers so stock up now for the holidays! Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. annual payment of interest on debentures and dividends on dividend bearing stock. Of that amount, $215,405 was paid to FPC stock and debenture holders and $857,091 was mailed to FBS stock and debenture holders. "We are pleased to make these annual payments, stated Max D. Dean, treasurer and chief financial officer of both FBS and FPC, "and we are grateful to all stock and deben- ture holders for their con- fidence and support." FBS and FPC are both Michigan Farm Bureau af- filiates. PAGE 8 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 1980 MFB Membership Campai{?n Underwa.y Smith Visits The 1980 Michigan Farm significant member service pro- increase in membership over team approach among Bureau membership campaign grams, we must strive to meet year-end totals recorded on membefs, county Farm Bureau Soviet Union began on September 1 with the the challenge of increasing August 31. This year, the team secretaries and affiliate com- campaign theme again being membership," according to approach will be utilized during pany personnel." "Growing with Agriculture." Don Currey, manager of the the membership campaign ac- Michigan Farm Bureau at- "For Farm Bureau to con- MFB Organization Depart- cording to Currey. tained 1979 goal on April 12, tinue to maintain its position of ment. "Fifty-six counties achieved marking the 12th consecutive strength in the legislative arena To meet that challenge, it goal this year. We hope that year of membership growth, as the spokesman for Michigan will be necessary for every every county will make goal and ended the 1979 year with agriculture and to _ provide county to attain a five percent next year and it will require a 64.180 family members. to KEY Top officials of the Ameri- can Farm Bureau Federation were in the Soviet Union for a RAYMOND NASH, CLU Agent Adrian PERSONS ••• and a special note of congratulations to'the three two-week visit as part of completing the first ~xchange of farm leaders between the farm organization and the USSR. The seven-mem- men pictured on the left ... Farm Bureau Insurance ber group returned to the U.S. Group's three newest Chartered Life Underwriters on September 14. (C.L.U.). We're especially proud of their efforts Headed by Allan Grant, which have earned them the- ri.ght to join the AFBF president, the group consisted of Robert Delano, distinguished individuals listea below. AFBF vice president and Vir- ginia Farm Bureau Federation FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP president, and state Farm CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITERS Bureau presidents El- ton Smith ,of Michigan, Cecil Field personnel Miller of Arizona, Richard D. Duane Robison, CLU McGuire of New York and, Saline David Adams, ClU James Graugnard of Louisi- Harris Seymour, CLU Climax ana-ail members of the AFBF Okemos Thomas Carter, ClU executive committee. Andrew Joe Siewruk, CLU Midland Mair, AFBF exchange group Warren Gerald Davis, ClU coordinator, accompanied the tfarry Steele, CLU Shelbyville group. Caro James Dolezal, ClU VVhile in-Moscow, the Farm • IJ~ Dundee Don Swindlehurst, CLU Rosebush Bureau leaders met with Mini- RALPHSCRIBNER,CLU James Erskine, CLU stry of Agriculture officials Life Planning Manager Freeland and members of Exportkleb of Home office Home Office Bill Frazier, CLU the USSR Ministry of Trade. Hudsonville The Farm Bureau group Gordon Amendt, CLU Harold Grevenstuk, CLU traveled to Tselinograd in the lansing Plainwell New lands area of Siberia, Leo Dahring, CLU Robert Keyes, CLU where they had an opportunity lansing Traverse City to visit wheat farms at the Walter lander, ClU Norman Lohr, CLU peak of the harvest season. lansing Monroe They also visited Kiev, Rostov David Scott, ClU Wilbur Lohr, CLU and Krasnodar - the major Lansing Temperance Ukrainian agricultural areas JamesSlack, CLU, FLMI Rusty Moore, CLU for the production of wheat, lansing EastLansing sunflowers, sugar beets and laVerne Spotts, ClU Larry Neil, CLU livestock. The last stop was Flint Hastings the Baku region for visits to Gerald Walsworth, ClU Ed Oeschger, ClU irrigation projects and to see Hesperia Bay Port cotton, fruit and vegetable Sam Wells, CLU production. Elmer Phelps, ClU Adrian Before their August 31 de- Stockbridge parture, the group was briefed 'FARM BUREAU by Soviet special ists from the State Department U.S. Department and the of Agri- JAMESWHELAN, CLU Agency Manager INSURANCE culture. In July, AFBF and state Farm Bureaus hosted a team Berrien, Cass,VanBuren Counties GROUR of seven Soviet farm leaders on a tour of agricultural facili- ties in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. ........ ARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 PAGE 9 JOIN US ! TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 27 COUNTY AWARDS PROGRAM ENTERT AINMENT WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 28 THIRD ANNUAL JAMBOREE Round - Square - Disco Dancing THURSDAY/FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 29-30 ANNUAL BANQUET (Thursday Evening) Distinguished Service To Agriculture Award Presentation Guest Speaker Dr. Denis Waitley FARM BUREAU IN ACTION (Thursday/Friday) Grassroots Policy Making Sessions MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU . 60th ANNUAL MEETI NG NOVEMBER 27-30 KALAMAZOO CENTER - KALAMAZOO HILTON INN 100 WEST MICHIGAN AVE - KAlAMAZOO. MICHIGAN Enjoy \Vestern Hospitality at the AFBF 1980 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona January 6 - 10, 1980 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ken Wiles Michigan Farm Bureau P.O. Box 30960 THREE TOURS AVAILABLE Lansing, Michigan 48909 -Special Convention Hotel Package ------------------------------- Convention Only - Phoenix and surrounding area Please send me information about the 1980 AFBF annual -Arizona Highlights Tour meeting and the tours available. Post Convention - Phoenix, Tucson and Mexico Name -Gala Arizona - Las Vegas Tour Preconvention - Tucson, Mexico, Phoenix, Grand Canyon Address and Las Vegas AFBF CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Report by AFBF President Allan Grant County Nationally known speakers Phone Awards Presentation The Bob Hope Show ------------------------------- PAGE 10 FARM NEWS OCTOBER,1979 Legislature Consider~. Many CAPITOL Highway Sa.fety Proposals REPORT There has been renewed in- used in cars. S.B. 400 would terest in the safety legislation require restraints for children Young Driver By that is under consideration in and S.B. 394 would provide a Robert E. Smith the Legislature. This interest tax credit of $50 for the Law Changes probably stems from the fact restraint equipment. S.B. 399 that the State Police are now would require the use of Considered enforcing the 55 mile per hour seatbelts or other restraints for Driver education legislation speed limit. The reason is that the driver and occupants of a Make Views Known Michigan stands to lose a substantial part of its federal car. Some states have this in force now. is also pending. would allow the student driving with his parents to be permitted H.B. 4408 highway monies unless the S.B. 401 would require a driver education certificate. It on .Tax Issues energy saving 55 mph speed limit is enforced. It has been ef- seatbelts to be used on school buses. However, this is a con- would also increase the reim- bursement for driver education The House Taxation Com- One of the reasons for the fective because fatal accidents troversial issue because it is per child over the present $30 mittee will soon consider H.B. "Negotiable Instrument Tax have decreased by 227 this claimed that there has never per pupil. This has not changed 4712, which would impose a Act" is to use some of the year, in spite of the fact that .been a child killed inside a since the beginning of the pro- 10c tax on every check that is money collected as a method vehicle mileage is up 5 % over school bus during an accident gram. cashed. For example, a person of providing funds for the last year. and that the seat belts, if not us- home heating assistance pro- One issue that will be con- ed, can become dangerous Another bill that has been who cashes a check at a store gram. Another reason for the sidered is whether points through the swinging of proposed would raise the licen- or any other place, would have new proposed tax is to make it should be issued against a buckles, etc. sing of young people from the 10C deducted for the state tax. possible to remove the sales tax driver going between 55 and S.B. 511 would require a present 16 years of age to 17. This would apply to paychecks from home heating fuels and the old speed limit. If the speed "governor" to be placed on This could be of serious conse- and any other check the payee utility bills. This is similar to the limit is adhered to by the every car to prevent the car quence to farmers, because receives. removal of the sales tax on general public, it is unlikely that from going faster than 70 miles very often young people are It is estimated that revenue food and the increase in the in- the Legislature will be willing to per hour. expected to drive .the farm would range anywhere from come tax to replace the lost assess points against a person's truck, pick-up or car for farm $50 million to $200 million or driving record because the new business. more depending on what other revenue. 55 mph speed limit is really an Helmet' Law Members having an opinion A serious problem that many negotiable instruments would be taxed. on whether a new state tax energy saving measure rather than a safety measure. Repeal Sought school districts have is that should be on checks when they dealers do not want to loan The bill includes taxation of are cashed, in order to increase There are several bills re- driver education cars because other negotiable instruments sagging state revenues, sub- garding motorcycles and they lose money on them when uch as drafts, cashier's checks, sidize heating bills for the elder- . "Restraints" helmets. Four of them would they try to resell them. S. B. raveler's checks, money ly and low income people and repeal the present Michigan 571 would give a tax deduction rders, share drafts, certificates eliminate the sales tax on Proposed helmet law. It is generally on such cars. f deposit and similar items, in- heating fuel and utilities, agreed that requiring drivers of luding such new ideas as elec- should let his state senator or Other safety legislation in- cycles to wear helmets has S.B. 33 would raise the fees ronic fund transfers to the state representative know his cludes at least four bills that reduced serious accidents and on what is known as county payee. views. would require restraints to be fatalities. driver safety schools. These Other motorcycle legislation schools, used in some coun- DNR Head jtleets with FB Committee would require the creation of an educational fund for cycle ties, result from judges ordering ticketed drivers to take addi- courses. Another bill would in- tional driver education courses. crease the cycle operator These are a few of many license fees. highway safety proposals. •••••• •••••• •• ••• ••••••• •••••• •••••• •••••• ••••••• •••••• ••• ••••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••••• ••• •••••• ••• ••• ••••••• ••• ••• •••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••••• ••• ••••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••••• •••••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••••• •••••• ••• ••• •••••• ••••••• ••• •• ••• How will itaffect your Utility Stocks? The Ohio Company's recently updated review of 113 electric utilitycompanies will show why investors have, generally, changed utilityinvestments by geographic region and source of power. Itwillgive you an overview of nuclear power and current and historicalproblems. Our review will also point out how other parts of the world have responded to the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its"relativesafety". For your copy of The Ohio Company's Electric Utility Review, callor fillout and mail the coupon below to: The Ohio Company 700 American Bank and Trust Building lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 482-1571 Member S.l.P.C. Investments. Securities Please send me a copy 01 your BOOrie Utility Review. NAME ADDRESS Dr. Howard Tanner, director of the Department of Natural Resources (center), and members of his executive staff met recently with the MFB Natural Resources Committee to discuss areas of CITY STATE ZIP mutual Interest In agriculture and natural resources management. Ustenlng to Tanner's presenta- PHONE tion are Wally Huggett (left) of Marlette, and Mike PrIdgeon (right), chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. 1 le~/P t'-. :: 6 A}>plic.m~ion8 _luat he 3_hrni 1~ ... "0 ~XR. n:r.g:nn Df Land R~o":J.I!~; 710waw..s, D} 9f'1'():...~.la 3:2 J.f., R.e ~ejY f: .ll)"? !P_.opeMy ~ ex ~~edi OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 Levin Promises NABA Co-Sponsorship Fa -m Bu::eaL! Senator Carl Levin (D-Detroit) has announced his co-sponsorship of S.1193, the on _ e Senate bill identical to the House biII on the National NA10NA_ Agricultural Bargaining Act of 1979. SCENE Levin cited the effectiveness of P .A. 344, the Michigan Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act as a reason for Federal Crop Insurance Bill - The Senate has pass- his co-sponsorship and in- ed S. 1125 and the House is expected to consider a com- dicated his support for farmers panion bill, H.R. 4119, soon. Farm Bureau will con- having the authority to effec- tinue efforts to have the fire and hail coverage provi- tively bargain with handlers of sions deleted. "A number of private insurance companies their commodities. in several states have already devel9ped a crqp insurance Michigan leads the list of co- package covering these perils," explained AI Almy, director sponsors for the legislation, of the. Public Affairs Division, Michigan Farm Bureau. "The with eight members of the provisions in the bill that the Senate passed would provide House co-sponsoring the this same coverage to producers with the government sub- House version and both sidizing a share of the premium. This would put the govern- Senators Reigle and Levin co- ---iiII1If ment in direct competition with these private insurance car- . , sponsoring the Senate Bill. SENATOR LEVIN ners . ...... Farmer Support Needed to National Agricultural Bargaining Act of 1979 - Cancellation of field hearings is a big disappointment to Farm Bureau and other supporters of H.R. 3535. (See Win Deregulation Battle President's Column, Page 2.) There is vital need for in- tensified farmer interest in this issue. Farm Bureau members are urged to write the House Agriculture Commit- Farmers have an opportunity hauling fresh agricultural com- country are strongly supporting tee asking that field hearings be scheduled. to support deregulation of modities. In order to qualify to deregulation but letters from federal trucking regulations. back haul regulated com- farmers are needed and must Farm Bureau has strongly sup- Agricultural Appropriations - Conferees of the modities, the trucker would be in the ICC offices by Oc- ported these efforts for some Agricultural Appropriations Conference Committee met in have to prove that one-half the tober 16. The address is: Office time. It may now be possible to mid-September to discuss P.L. 480 (Food for Peace). Farm tonnage hauled each year is of Proceedings, Interstate win this battle. commodities are exported under the act to expand interna- exempt farm produce. There is Commerce Commission Federal regulations come tional trade, to develop and expand export markets, to en- presently a "trip lease" arrange- Washington, D.C. 20423. ' from the Interstate Commerce courage economic development and to alleviate hunger. ment but few exempt haulers Commission (lCC). That agen- bother to use it because of the The docket number (Ex Farm Bureau is concerned that the amount for P.L. cy is now considering changing time consuming red tape. Parte MC-127) should be in- 480 funding in the appropriations bill (H.R. 4387) is the rules to permit "back hauls" The decision to deregulate cluded in the letter to assure less than for 1979. The lower budget for 1980, coupled of regulated commodities by that it wiIJ reach the right with needed improvement in farm prices, would mean a will depend on trucker interest. truckers who are exempt when department. lower export volume of food commodities and products for Farm Bureaus throughout the the above purposes in 1980 than in 1979. Wh~ Will Speak .for Farmers? Separate Department of Education - S. 210 would create a separate Department of Education. In addition to By Allan Grant, President, American Farm Bureau the new bureaucracy being hOrribly inflationary, Farm and ranch people are gathering about things as im- bypass conservative farmers in Farm Bureau fears loss of state and local control. understandably concerned portant as agriculture and rural generating liberal opinion Conferees have sent the bill to the House and Senate floors. about the public meetings an- life. At the same time farm and about farm issues. The House vote is expected to be extremely close, so Farm nounced by the secretary of ranch families have every right Why is agriculture singled Bureau members are urged to ask their congressmen to op- agriculture at which citizens to resent, and to resist, at- out? Why is it so singularly im- pose the conference report on S. 210. everywhere are ir:wited to tempts by the executive branch portant that the public be stir- discuss the future of farming. of government to politically red to help direct the farming For some months, Secretary determine what is best for business? Export Administration Bill - Farm Bureau vigorous- Bergland has been talking them, or to force an accounting Why, for example, is not the ly opposed the Weaver Amendment to the Export Ad- about the pressing need to of the social benefits we must same public approach con- ministration Bill (H.R. 4034) which would require that all review what he calls "the contribute. sidered for such other impor- export sales of wheat, corn and soybeans be licensed by the economic and social issues af- The old question - "Who tant segments of the economy Department of Commerce and that the granting of an ex- fecting the structure of shall speak for farmers?" - lies as labor? port license would be contingent upon an export sales price agriculture and rural life." He at the heart of the matter. Surely the structure and of at least 80 percent of parity. says he's concerned about a Secretary Bergland is an future direction of the labor In a letter to Congressman Foley, chairman of the Com- broad range of issues - from honorable man, and I do not movement in the United States mittee on Agriculture, AFBF National Affairs Director Ver- land ownership to "quality of wish to impugn his motives. is of great public importance. nie Glasso!" said: "Such an amendment would wreck life. " Still, it is impossible to discount Growing union monopoly our export markets for these commodities by driv- To this end, he has called a the -political overtones of the power would be a proper topic. ing our overseas custo~ers to competing exporting series of public meetings in meetings as we enter a The power of a handful of countries and by raising a price umbrella over November and December to presidential election year. And unionized rail workers or grain foreign grain and soybean production. We would in- examine "the kind of it is impossible to ignore past handlers to completely halt the deed become a residual supplier if such unilateral agriculture and rural life history. movement of grain from an en- action were taken." Americans want for the Former secretaries of tire region during peak harvest Glassen said it was regrettable that after Congress approv- future." The secretary will agriculture, Charles Brannan time, surely is of great public in- ed the Geneva Trade Negotiations by such an overwhelm- preside at each of the 10 and Orville Freeman, both terest. ing vote that such trade restrictive amendments would now meetings, where he will listen organized their versions of But can you imagine be offered. to "pre-scheduled speakers" public dialogues to influence Secretary of Labor Marshall an- representing "a wide range of public farm opinion. nouncing a series of public interests. " Brannan set up a series of forums to shape labor laws to Carryover Basis Repeal - Farm Bureau opposed the Department employees are "Family Farm Policy Review" the public benefit? carryover basis rule when the Tax Reform Act was passed in preparing nearly 40 position meetings to help create public Can you visualize what labor 1976. Congress suspended the effective date of the con- papers some of which examine support for the so-called union leaders and members troversial rule until January 1, 1980. Farm Bureau has ~he social and economic "Brannan Plan" of that time - would say and do? been making intensive efforts to have it repealed characteristics of farm owners a plan which had been soundly The suggestion is politically before it becomes effective. Farm Bureau members are and operators. Shaping new rejected by most farmers and ridiculous. It is just as ridiculous urged to write their senators, asking them to support efforts farm legislation is the plainly ranchers. for officials of the U.S. Depart- to repeal carryover basis and to contact their congressmen announced objective. Freeman called his series ment of Agriculture to try to asking them to co-sponsor House bills providing for repeal It is hard to be against public "Shirtsleeve Conferences" and speak for farmers or to decide of carryover basis. discussion or to oppose fact- used them in attempts to what is best for us. PAGE 12 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 Farmers Honored DaNNA Comments Weekly by FBIG, (Continued from Page 2) rom Edith Farm Radio Network Four Michigan farmers were assistant, member of the even if we had to do it over 20 times; and for me, who would rather. have been out in the barn playing Terry and the By Edith Humm MFB Outstanding Young Farm Woman • lit recognized during the month Parish Council, and member of August for their contribu- of the St. Joseph School Com- Pirates (scratch Young again!). Back in those days, 4-H was Keepin~ What's, Ours tions to the agricultural In- mittee; Is a current member I guess I just don't under- have made it a little easier for strictly for "farm kids." Not so dustry and their communities. and past treasurer of the Beal stand. the next woman. today, according to Founda- All were recipients of the City K~lghts of Columbus; and If a man owns his own The Tax Reform Act of 1976 Farmer of the Week Award. Is a member and past officer of tion officials. Today, 4-H offers business or farm and his wife allows a widow to exclude half The award Is sponsored by the Isabella County Farm learning experiences to over a wants a divorce, the courts say of the property from the estate the Michigan Farm Radio Net- Bureau. Vogel and his wife, quarter-million young people half of everything is if she and her husband created work and Farm Bureau In- EmilYthave four children. in our state, including city kids surance Group. Winners automatically hers. But if a wife a joint tenancy after December and handicapped children (a receive a plaque and a special- devotes her life to working side 31, 1976, but this could result personal Amen!). I realize the ly designed award buckle and by side with her husband to 'in a gift tax liability and legal farming community has some leather belt from their local build up the business and he costs. possessive feelings about the FBIG agent. dies, the same court says her TheJRS says the purpose of A list of the Farmers of the 4-H program and we're going labor counts for nothing and the estate tax is to "redistribute Week for August 1979 follows: to address that concern in a she must pay a "widow's tax." -the wealth." But does it? later issue. In the meantime ... Some farm women' have As far as many women are The main purpose of our pioneered the way for justice in concerned, marriage is a part- meeting with Don and Jack estate tax court. Bessie Craig of nership. Doris Royal of Spring- was to spread the word that the South Dakota, Laura Otte of field, Nebraska began a na- 4-H Foundation needs con- Indiana, Leona Nondley of tional campaign for reform of tributions to continue and ex- Minnesota and Doris Kersten of estate tax laws three years ago. ' pand its programs. They'd like Wisconsin have challenged The main aim is for no tax be- those contributions to come these taxation rules in the tween spouses. I believe we from 4-H "alumni" - that's courts. Bessie Craig fought the should fight for this and settle you and me - whose lives Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for no less. have been positively impacted and won. The other ladies The Michigan Farm Bureau LARRY FOSTER by our own involvement in the fought in their state tax courts has courses to help with estate Week of Aug. 20 - Larry program. and won. In each state where planning. For more informa- Foster, a dairy farmer from The list of contributors to the these brave women have tion on when and where these Millersburg In Presque Isle Michigan 4-H Foundation fought to keep what they con- are held, contact your county -LJ} 1 County. Foster, 39, farms 255 acres and milks a herd of more than 60 cows In partnership with his father. He Is president reads like a Farm Bureau honor roll. There are few coun- ty Farm Bureaus and Farm sidered rightfully theirs, they Farm Bureau. of the board of Trinity Bureau Co-ops that are not on GERALD DUCKERT Week of Aug. 6 - Gerald Lutheran Church In Ocqueoc; member of the church choir; the list. Of these, many have designated their gifts to the Ket- Dear Prospective Student, Duckert,' 34, a beef and cash president of the Presque Isle tenun Center Improvement We would like to have you know of a source of crop farmer from Imlay City County Farm Bureau; past Project - sort of a follow- student loan funds available only to members of who farms in partnership with member of the state Potato through .on their original in- Michigan Farm Families. his brother and father. They Board; past alternate delegate vestments (somebody-else "out farm 1900 acres and raise 300 for the Michigan Milk Pro- there" is old enough to head of beef cattle. Duckert is ducers Assn.; past 4-H leader; Since January 1971, we have made student loans in actively Involved in the Imlay and past member of the remember Camp Kett but- 61 of Michigan's 83 counties. City School District, serving Michigan Farm Bureau Policy tons!) . on the Citizen's Advisory Com- Development Committee. So, if Farm Bureau is doing Our loan limit is $2500.00 per academic year with a mittee for the district; has Foster and his wife, Joyce, all that well, what am I using maximum to anyone student of $7500.00. Repayment is been a member of the Tax have two children. this space for? Well, I think to be made with simple interest at 7% per annum and Review Board of Imlay To~nship for the past three Don and Jack feel much the payments and interest are required to start not later years; and serves as vice presi- same as Jerry- Lewis does dur- than 12 months after graduation, in most cases. dent of the Lapeer County ing his Labor Day Telethon. Farm Bureau, a position he Much as he appreciates those Write or call for further information: has held for the past three million dollar contributions years. He and his wife, Cyn- from the big corporations, it's thia, have three children. Michigan Rural Rehabi Iitation Corp. those individual people pledges P.O. Box 188, Marshall, Mich. 49068 - those $5 and $10 donations 1 that are FELT by their donors Nyle L. Katz, Executive Director - that get the drum roll and (616) 781-4646 bring the lump to Jerry's throat. OR There's some special caring quality to those dollars. Any of the Directors listed below: In the 1977-78 annual report of the 4-H Foundation, it took Joa Penzien, Pres. George Robb four pages to list the con- Mt. Clemens Fowlerville, Mich. tributors. I hope they'll have to 313-781-4233 517-223-9462 add another four to accom- NEIL BRADEN modate the individual con- Clark W. Hill, V.P. Chester Johnson tributors who will respond to Week of Aug. 27 - Neil this column. All checks should Charlotte, Mich. Lakeview, Mich. Braden, 29, whose 400-acre be made payable to the 517-543-1415 517-352-7389 farming operation near Byron Michigan 4-H Foundation and Includes cash crops, feeder Elton B. Hill, Secy- Treas. Wallas Jones pigs, sheep and some beef cat- mailed to 220 Nisbet Building, KENNETH VOGEL East Lansi ng Norway, Mich. tle. He grows primarily corn 1407 S. Harrison Road, East Week of Aug. 13 - Kenneth and soybeans. Braden Is a Lansing, MI 48823. 517-332-1776 906-563-8669 Vogel, 34, a Weidman dairy coach In the Byron Little It's been a jolt to have to farmer who farms 800 acres League, member of the board revamp my Tall, Flexible, Roy Howes Paul Porter and milks 150 cows in partner- of directors of the Genesee Young self-image. So if you'd Copemish, Mich. Quincy, Mich. ship with his brother, Bill. He County Farm Bureau, vice 616-362-3636 put, in small print under the 517-639-4126 serves as vice president of the president of the local Young Mt. Pleasant local of the signature on your check, "I Farmers Group, and active Michigan Milk Producers member of the Byron remember Camp Kett," it Vernon Kretzschmer Assn.; is an active member of Methodist Church and the would prove that the Short, Bay Port, M ich. St. Joseph Catholic Church in Byron Lions Club. He and his Rigid and Old can still have an 517-453-2503 Beal City, serving as a lay wife, JoAnn, have one child. impact. OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 Accurate Ag-Labor Data Could Help Milliken Asks for SBA .Ease Workers Comp Burden Disaster A farm labor- expert blames said, were raised an average Scharp says that workers and the directors of the Depart- inaccurate data for the soaring 18.92%. The agricultural in- compensation rates for some ments of Labor and Com- Declaration increases in rates and' creases compare to a 14.6% agricultural employers in merce, met several times dur- Gov. William G. Milliken has .premiums for agricultural increase in workers compensa- Michigan have increased over ing the legislative recess. It is asked for a Small Business Ad- workers compensation in- tion rates for contractors and a 100% since 1976. questionable whether enough ministration (SBA) disaster surance. 9.2% increase for manufactur- progress was made to result in declaration for 10 Michigan "One reason for the tremen- ing. Surveys Seek workers comp reform. counties in which severe winter dous increases in agricultural Scharp contends that A L b I f One problem in agriculture is weather caused $51.6 million workers compensation rates workers compensation in- ~- a or n 0 the lack of sufficient data on in crop damage for fruit has to do with the fact that data surance rates and benefits As a reader of Michigan workers compensation's effect growers and nursery operators. on agricultural accidents and should be based on accident Farm News, you can help Farm on farmer employers. In addi- wages are not kept on an in- rate and wages paid in Bureau provide information to tion to returning the question- In a letter to SBA Regional dependent basis, apart from all agriculture, but he says that legislators on the effect of naire, communication with Director Donna Harrigan, other types of industry and "the Workers Compensation workers compensation on your state senator and Milliken asked the declaration manufacturing in Michigan," . Rating BUreau does not have farmer employees. representative on your views for Antrim, Benzie, Grand says Harold Scharp, operations the means to isolate the data Printed on this page is a copy concerning workers comp, Traverse. Leelanau. Manistee, manager. of the Michigan on agriculture." of a survey sheet that has been would be helpful. Mason, Newaygo. Oceana, Ot- Agricultural Services Associa- "Right now," says Scharp, sent to all community groups tawa and Van Buren counties. tion (MASA). "a benefit award decision is and MASA members. Surveys COMPLETE AND Scharp pointed to a recent based on the average wage in have also been sent to farmers "Persistent extreme cold decision of the Michigan In- Michigan rather than the by some legislators. if you RETURN THE temperatures during winter and surance Bureau which approv- agricultural average wage. It. receive more than one survey, FARM LABOR early spring, coupled with ed an average increase in should be agriculture's work please answer both. other natural disasters, caused agricultural workers compensa- experience that determines the The special legislative task SURVEY BELOW severe crop damage, especially tion rates to 21.77% over the 1977 rates. Minimum rates, he awards employees." to agricultural force, . senators, composed of five five re~r~sentatives BY ~~1.::.!~ _ to fruit and nursery operations in 10 Michigan counties, total- ------------------------------------- I - ing $51. 6 million." Milliken said in his letter to Harrigan. 7. If you employ less than three employees at anyone time. 1 is at least one employee hired for 35 or more hours per "The unanticipated fruit and SPECIAL REQUEST FOR 'I WORKERS COMPENSATION week for 13 weeks or longer during the year? (Weeks nursery stock losses were not I INFORMATION FROM nee~ not be consecutive.) determined until very recently. I MICHIGAN'S FARMERS "The United States Depart- I ___ Yes No Farmer employers in the state were brought under the ment of Agriculture has already I 8. Do you have a workers compensation policy? workers compensation law by a 1972 Supreme Court deci- designated the 10 counties for I sion. ___ Yes ___ No emergency loans and provided I The Legislature is presently considering the reform of this your office in Detroit with law; however, good information is lacking on workers com- documentation regarding these What is the premium rate per $100? $ Total crop losses," he added. pensation's effect on -agriculture and other small businesses. premium? $ _ It would be greatly appreciated if you would, take a few 9. Do you provide any other health and accident or hospital Because of the unpredict- minutes to answer the following questions. It will be very policy for employees? ability of ultimate crop losses, helpful in our efforts to reform the law. It is not necessary to Milliken asked the SBA to sign your name, unless you wish. ___ Yes ___ No waive its usual 60-day limit for relief applications. If yes, what kind? 10. Do you provide any other benefits to employees? A disaster declaration would Name (houslng, retireme~t program, food, fuel, etc.) entitle eligible applicants .to low-interest Disaster Recovery Address ___ Yes ___ No Loans and Economic Injury Loans. If yes, what kind and approximate value: Phone _ 11. If you have workers compensation, please list any claims you have had during the last three years. Please include kind of injury or illness, length of time employee 1. Kind of farm (circle): dairy - livestock - cash crop - fruit - was disabled, and the amount of the claim. vegetable - poultry - potato - nursery - turf - tree - other 2. Number of acres: I County: 3. Number of full-time employees: 12. Were any claims appealed? Average weekly wage: $ ____ yes ____ No 4. Number of part-time employees: _ COMMENTS: Please provide any other information or Number of weeks of employment: opinion that you have on this issue: are people pleasers Average hourly or weekly wage: Big, meaty pecan halves. temptingly ready to eat. or add to recIpes for 5. Number of temporary or seasonal employees: good old Southern flavor. Get to- gether with friends or a group at the office and order a case of twenty- Number of days or weeks of employment: four 1 lb. cellophane bags of tasty Azalea Brand Pecans. And. too. they are Ideal. easy-to-sell fund raising Average hourly or weekly wage: $ items. Shipped Prepaid. (If piece rates are used, please estimate.) Thank you for your help. Please return to: H M THAMES PECAN CO. Dep't.18 6. Do you hire three or more employees at anyone time Michigan Farm Bureau P. 0 Box 2206. Mobile. Ala. 36602 during the year? Public Affairs Division Send mformallon and price list to: P.O. Box 30960 Name ___ Yes ___ No Lansing, Michigan 48909 Address CIty __ Slale Zip PAGE 14 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 Feed and Energy Interest in Alcohol's What's Happening By-Products Increasing, too Oct. 11 District3 Farm Bureau Methodist Church By Tony Barcroft Further processing of the re- Therefore, protein from Women's Rally Howell Interest in produCing alcohol maining thin stillage through an distillers grain should be worth Oct. 15 District5 Farm Bureau Pilgrim United and using it for fuels remains at evaporator produces condens- m.ore than soybean meal Women s Rally I Methodist a high level in Michigan. Most ed solubles which have a high because, unlike soybean meal, Church, St. Johns / discussions of the economic phosphorous and nitrogen the protein in distillers grain Oct. 18-20 Mall Display Woodland Mall feasibility of gasohol, a mixture content. The four main pro:. resists break-down by rumen Grand Rapids of 90% unleaded gasoline and ducts of alcohol production are microorganisms. Tests have Oct. 23 District10 Fartn Bureau. Masonic Temple condensed solubles (CDS), shown that rate of gain using Women's Rally West Branch 10% ethanol alcohol, involve Oct. 24 District7 Farm Bureau recognition of some value for dried solubles (DDS), distillers distillers grains was a little better Cabin-by-the-Shore Women's Rally M-20 between Rodney the byproducts ;>roduced from dried grains (DOG) or distillers than urea, and feed efficiency and Mecosta the distillation. process. Infor- dried grains plus solubles was as good as soybean meal. Oct. 26-28 Cherryland Mall Display Traverse City mation is available regarding (DOGS). This is one example of the Oct. 29 District9 Farm Bureau Methodist Church the nutritional value of the The overall effect of the possibilities which exist for im- Women's Rally Bear Lake residues from the fermentation distillation is the conversion of proved livestock rations using Oct. 31- MFB Commodity Advisory Farm Bureau Center of corn. high energy feeds such as corn byproducts of alcohol produc- Nov. 1 Committee Meeting Lansing In order to evaluate these to protein supplements. tion. Nov. 1 District4 Farm Bureau Church of the Saviour resid ues it is helpful to Removal of the starch during Women's Rally Coopersville recognize the different types of distillation triples the percent- This information indicates Nov. 2-3 Mall Display Maple HillMall products that result. age of fat. fiber and protein substantial economic savings Kalamazoo compared to the grain prior to could be made using the Nov. 27-30 Michigan Farm Bu~eau Kalamazoo Convention Unfermented grain, yeast and Annual Meeting Center, Kalamazoo sugar is processed through a fermentation. byproducts of alcohol produc- Jan. 6-10, American Farm Bureau Phoenix, Arizona still which removes the alcohol. The digestive system of tion in a ration. The byproducts Federation Annual Meeting 1980 The material remaining is refer- ruminant animals utilizes of alcohol production may red to as a whole stillage and is microorganisms whIch digest prove to be a very valuable 90% liquid. Whole stiJJage can fiber and other carbohydrates source of livestock feed. be fed to livestock but reduced to produce energy and syn- performance often results due thesize protein. Beef calves and to the large amounts of water lactating dairy cows must have which must be consumed obtain the desired nutrients. This byproduct is also difficult to store and handle. Because of these problems to very large amounts of protein in their diet. These animals re- quire dietary sources of high quality protein. However, dietary sources of protein- are MoreYhan JustAYire whole stillage is usually passed often converted by through a screen and press or microorganisms to ammonia centrifuge which removes the which are often of lower nutri- coarse. unfermented grains. tional quality. The Heat~s On The Co-op IV Seasons tireis Farmer's Petroleum is the the passenger car tirefor all place for alltypes of tires. Sa.fet.r .Precautions seasons, so forget winter We also carry Redi-Grip .for Wood Heatin~ tirechangeover. It'sa steel- belted radial that gives you 4-plys, Country Squire steel radial and Country Squire A brochure prepared 9Y Farm Bureau Insurance Group, entitled "Wood Heat - The Safe Way," is gaining more these extras: truck tires. and more recognition as an extremely reliable and valuable -Good traction in all Get your new set of tires, guide to the safe installation and operation of wood-burning weather sizes B and up, today from stoves. The guide has earned praise from fire departments in -Good fuel economy Farmer's Petroleum ... more Michigan, colleges, energy groups, businesses, -au ieter ride than just a tire. homeowners, and even the state of Delaware Energy Of- -Modern, rounded Where )bur Fann Comes Rrst fice, which called it "one of the best information pieces of its kind that we've ever seen." So far, more than 22,000 of the wood heat guides have shoulder -Open tread design -Soft ride at highway FaRm~ been distributed. The majority of requests for the guide have come from FBIG policyholders. The guide tells you what kind of wood stove is best for you, where to locate it for maximum safety and efficiency, speeds -P-metric sizes BUreaU FARMERS PETROLEUM and the type of chimney you'll need. It provides tips on proper installation and operation and- explains how to deal with the problems you'll encounter, such as creosote buildup. For your free copy of the guide. fill out the coupon on this page (or put your request in writing) and send to: Wood Heat, Communications Dept., Farm Bureau Insurance Group, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48909. With the abundance of wood in rural areas, wood heat can be a very economical way to heat a home or farm building, but it can also be very dangerous. Following the tips in FBIG's wood heat guide will help you feel a lot more secure about using a wood stove. ----------------------------, Please send me copy (copies) of "Wood Heat - The Safe Way." Name Address Town ---State------ZIP--- Return to: Wood Heat, Communications Dept., Farm Bureau Insurance Group, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lan- sing, MI 48909. 95 ~---------------------------~ OCTOBER, 1979 PAGE 15 Kent County FB Initiates "Operation Eyes" The Kent County Farm ject there has been a success. Bureau is hoping to keep an "There have been 20 or 25 eye on crime by participating in complaints this year about OPERATION EYES, a rural trespassing and fruit or crime awareness program be- vegetable larceny. There was ing coordinated by the only one complaint last year, Michigan Rural Crime Preven- so I think the community is tion Council, the Kent County much more aware and Prosecutor's Office, the Kent watchful. " County Sheriff's Department The Oceana County Farm and the Michigan State Police. Bureau recently distributed "OPERATION EYES is bright yellow OPERATION designed to make the public EYES bumper stickers to help aware that trespassing on farm promote the program. property is a crime," says Ron Nelson, chairm.an of the Crime Prevention Council. "The other phase of the program is to make the farmer more watchful and aware of possible criminal activity." , Farms participating in the program are given distinctive bright yellow No Trespassing OPERATION EYES was kicked oft September 11.ln Kent County at a press conference at signs that have wide-open, Robinette Orchards In Grand Rapids. Displaying the OPERATION EYES sign and bumper sticker watchful eyes peering from the Is fruit grower Jim Robinette. from left to right are Ueutenant Clayton Babcock, Rockford Post background. ~ Commander, Michigan State Pollee; Phillip HeRron, .sheriff, Kent County; Jim Robinette; Steve Carlson, Kent County farm Bureau president; and David Sawyer, Kent County prosecuting a.t- OPERATION EYES was MAKES IT HAPPEN! kicked-off in May in Oceana torney. County. Nelson says the pro- r-------------------------------------, Support the Friends of Agriculture This support will be used to assist in electing Michigan congressmen and Michigan legislators and other elected state officials who are supportive to the needs of agriculture in Michigan. (Contributions are deductible per IRS regulations.) o $10.00 0 $15.00 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX - 0 $25.00 0 $50.00 o $100.00 0$, __ BIG Earn Extra Incu.e ••• ,.:.\aw• IIOII£f I... n. Right At BUSINESS! Home. Corporate checks prohibited by law. 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"nd~'Jluflll Sol"m"ft Ihu~ "'/11 ,cI(( /j No ObtiKullon /Jftd Ihul No 2 or $25,000 for all federal election contributions. 6. I am an American citizen or I've been admitted to permanent U.S. residence and this tu contribution is made in my name. ----, eStall-----Zif __ Ii PAGE 16 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 Elenbaum Elected Chairman of Michigan Bean Commission At the recent annual meeting 1 • of the Michigan Bean Commis- Armstrong New VP for sion, Gerald Elenbaum, Huron County Farm Bureau member F- "1 Universal Cooperatives from Owendale, was elected chairman of the commission, \j succeeding Donald Keinath of ^A ^H Caro, who will complete his six Donald R. Armstrong resign- years on the commission at the ed as executive vice president of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. and F a r m e r s P e t r o l e u m end of 1979. Elected vice chairman was H *r 1 ^K * sal Gratiot County member Ken- Cooperative, Inc. effective neth Graham of Breckenridge, September 1 to accept a posi- tion with Universal Cooper- tives, Inc. of Minneapolis, Min- succeeding John Knoerr of Sandusky. Larry Sprague of Durand was elected treasurer, %1 f nesota as group vice president of operations. Universal is an inter-regional cooperative own- ed by 38 regional farm supply a post previously held by Graham. Elenbaum and Graham are grower members of the com- gift **^L ' i m raw Hi.^ \ 1 MA cooperatives, including FBS mission and Sprague is a ship- Seated (left to right) are Gerald Elenbaum and James and FPC. per representative. Byrum; standing, Kenneth Graham and Larry Sprague, Armstrong has over 30 years newly-elected Bean Commission officers. of service with Farm Bureau and has been executive vice president of FBS and FPC since October 1970. In addi- Schroeder Appointed to CRF Board tion, he has served on several" One of the most innovative patented in October 1978, is Reg Schroeder, manager of cooperative affiliated boards feeding concepts developed produced and distributed by the Animal Foods Department such as the American Institute through CRF is a regulated the Battle Creek Animal Food DON ARMSTRONG of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., of Cooperation, the National protein soluble feed for dairy Plant under the trademark has been appointed to the Council of F a r m e r and more recently as president animals. According to name of NuPro with RPS board of d i r e c t o r s of Cooperatives, CF Industries, of Universal Cooperatives, Inc. Cooperative Research Farms Schroeder, many CRF (regulated protein solubility). (CRF). CRF, the largest feed member cooperatives have research network in the world, found that protein soluble feed "Many of our Michigan provides FBS and 18 other improves milk production and dairymen have reported Governor Appoints Moore to regional cooperatives in North is being well-accepted by dairy outstanding production in- America with research on farmers. Average daily produc- creases with the NuPro feed," Soil Conservation Committee feeds, feeding programs and tion increases of up to 13 says Schroeder, "and I expect equipment for livestock and pounds per cow / day have research developments poultry. Research studies are been recorded, reports through CRF studies to offer Gov. William G. Milliken has Moore has served as director conducted at six locations in Schroeder. similar assistance to other reappointed Clinton County of the Clinton County Soil the U.S. The feed, which was Michigan livestock producers." Farm Bureau member Robert Conservation District and is a L. Moore of Elsie to the state member of the Michigan Foun- Soil Conservation Committee for a term to expire on June dation Seed Association. He is also treasurer of the Great Cheboygan Kicks Off 30, 1983. Lakes Hybrids. Moore, a seed producer, was first appointed to the com- He farms approximately 500 acres of crops, all for seed pro- Bill Craig Membership Campaign mittee in 1967. He is chairman duction, in partnership with of the committee. two sons. Transfers to SE Region Don Currey, manager of the Grant Receives Medal Michigan Farm Bureau Organization Department, has announced the transfer of Bill of Honor from Japan Craig, regional representative in the Northeast Region since Allan Grant, president of the November 1977, to regional A m e r i c a n Farm B u r e a u representative in the Federation, recently received a Southeast. Medal of Honor from the na- Craig replaces Charles tion's foremost trading partner, Buchholz who recently ac- Japan. cepted the position of ex- The Japanese government ecutive secretary of the Cheboygan County Farm Bureau insurance agents take recognized Grant for his long Michigan Association of over duties as "pit bosses" at the county's annual member- interest and personal service in Farmer Cooperatives. ship campaign Kick-Off Bar-B-Que on September 16. furthering Japanese agriculture and American-Japanese understanding. The recogni- "AUCTION IS ACTION" tion was particularly due to his leadership in the Japanese- U.S. farmer trainee exchange program. irflfllNI Uditfuted® DALE A. DEAN Auctioneer - Broker Grant was presented the and award at the Ministry of Agriculture on September 17 following a trade mission to D.A.D.S * 1 ALLAN GRANT Russia. Japan purchased $4.4 billion worth of farm products from thp I InitoH .State*; tact upar -3 1 i \1 • "MlcMgui Real Estate Team 222 N. Michigan Avenue Coldwater Michigan 49036 Office 517/279-9748 Home 517/278-6127 OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 17 , '79 County Annual M.eeting Schedule County Date Location and Time Alcona October 15 Mikado Civic Center, Mikado Allegan October 9 Griswald Auditorium Allegan, 8:00 p.m. ~ c .. _-----.. ... Alpena Antrim Arenac October 11 October 11 October 23 Long Rapids Hall Long Rapids, 8:00 p.m. Methodist Church Kewadin, 8:00 p.m. 4-H Building Standish Barry October 30 Moose Lodge, Hastings 7:00 p.m. Berrien October 24 Youth Memorial Building Berrien Springs, 6:30 p.m. Branch October 8 Vo-Tech Center, Coldwater 7:00 p.m. Cass October 18 Gregarek Memorial Building Cassopolis, 6:30 p.m. ~ Charlevoix October 3 Whiting Park, Boyne City 8:00 p.m. • Kathy Lott giving directions from control room. Sue Oesterle adjusts lights . Cheboygan October 30 Wesleyan Church Hall Cheboygan, 7:30 p.m. Clare October 6 Mid Michigan College Clare, 7:30 p.m. Clinton October 9 School Cafeteria & Auditorium, St. Johns Copper Country October 4 Ottawa Sportsmans Club Eaton October 11 American Legion, Charlotte Genesee . October 23 Mundy Township Hall Grand Blanc Hiawathaland October 20 Congregational Church Rapid River Hillsdale October 15 4-H Building, Fairgrounds Hillsdale, 7:00 p.m. ~ -- Huron October 23 Huron County Farm Bureau Building, Bad Axe, 6:30 p.m. losco October 24 Masonic Hall, Tawas City, 7:30 p.m. Iron Range October 24 Mansfield Township Hall Isabela October 11 West Intermediate High Sue Oesterle Interviews Vivian Lott for TV show premiere. \ Farm wife Edna Awalt zooms in for shot. Jackson Kalamazoo Kalkaska October 10 October 16 October 11 School, Mt. Pleasant Western Middle School Jackson, 7:00 p.m. County Center Building Kalamazoo, 7:00 p.m. Carol's Hall, Kalkaska, 7:00 p.m. Kent October 4 Sveden House, 28th Street Grand Rapids, 7:00 p.m. "Country Cornucopia" Introduced Livingston October 16 St. Agnus Catholic Church Fowlerville, 7:30 p.m. In September, the Ingham of Continental Cablevision in Macomb October 11 Emmanuel Lutheran Church Mrs. Oesterle will be the County Farm Bureau the Lansing area. 7:00 p.m. hostess of the talk show pro': Manistee October 25 Farr Center, Onekemaw premiered what is believed to The project relies on the gram. be the first cable television pro- 6:30 p.m. volunteer assistance of young Mason October 9 Scottville Bank, Scottville gram in the nation produced farm women in the Ingham "The camera crew, switcher, 7:30 p.m. and directed entirely by County Farm Bureau organiza- video tape operator and I are Bob & Frankies, Menominee Menominee October 11 farmers. tion to serve as the production all young farm women," says Midland October 30 Homer Township HaJJ crew. The project is being coor- Mrs. Lott. "Although none of Midland, 6:30 p.m. dinated by two Mason farm us had any previous ex- Missaukee October 4 Cadillac State Bank Titled "Country Cor- wives, Sue Oesterle and perience in TV production, we Falmouth Branch, 8:00 p.m. nucopia," the program will be Kathy Lott. Mrs. Lott will be felt .that this project was so im- Montcalm October 10 Middle School, Stanton aired each month over channel involved in the actual produc- portant that we've taken a cou- 6:30 p.m. 36, the public access channel ple of months to learn about Montmorency October 18 Library, Hillman High School tion as program director, while camera work and TV produc- Hillman, 7:00 p.m. tion. It's be~n hard work, but Newaygo October. 11 Fremont Christian School NORTHERN MICHIGAN COOPERATIVE fun, too!" Fremont, 7:30 p.m. FEEDER SALES Oakland October 18 Clarkston Methodist Church 8,850 HEAD "Through the 'Cornucopia' Clarkston, 7:15 p.m. program, we'll be talking to the Oceana October 15 Shelby High School, 7:30 These are all native Cattle sired by registered bulls and p.m. general public about farming out of predominantly beef type cows. All sales guarantee Ogemaw October 25 Masonic Temple, ~est and food production," says heifer calves open and male calves properly castrated. All Branch Mrs. Oesterle. "Since farmers calves dehorned. Osceola October 16 Marion Bank, Marion, 8:15 represent less than 3 % of the p.m. October 8 - Paulding 1250 yearlings and calves total population, we think it's Otsego October 23 Methodist Church Hall October 9 - Rapid River 1150 yearlings and calves important to tell people what Gaylord, 7:00 p.m. October 11 - Gaylord 3000 yearlings and calves modern farming is really like - Ottawa October 11 Christian School, Allendale October 16 - Alpena 900 yearlings and calves challenging, rewarding and a 7:45 p.m. October 17 - West Branch 1800 yearlings and calves vitally important business." Presque Isle October 9 Belknap Town HaJJ October 19 - Baldwin 750 yearlings and calves Belknap, 8:00 p.m .. Topics scheduled by the Saginaw October 18 Knights of Columbus Hall All sales start at 12:00 Noon. farm women include: the In- Saginaw Cattle are graded to U.S.D.A. Standards and will be gham County Speakers' St. Joseph October 8 Community Building Bureau, fall harvest, estate Centreville, 7:00 p.m. sold in lots of uniform grade, weight, sex and breed. Sanilac October 4 planning, women's property Sandusky High School Brochure available with description of cattle in each Sandusky, 7:00 p.m. sale. rights, farming operations and centennial barns in Ingham Shiawassee October 8 Oog & Gun Club Corunna County. Michigan Feeder Cattle Van Buren October 27 Van Buren County Farm The program airs Tuesdays Harvey Hansen Bureau at 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays at Paw Paw, 6:30 p.m. Box 186 #2 7:00 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 Posen, Michigan 49n6 (Continued on Page 19) p.m. PAGE 18 FARM NEWS OCTOBER, 1979 Inflation Fighters Bark up Wrong Tree Real "Enemy" Unreco~nized The war against inflation, as waged by the United States government, is in reality a war against the forces of supply and demand. The identity of the enemy is missed by Washington. Hence, it is not surprising that no ground is being gained. Inflation is the over-supply of money in relation by ~EN WILES TUVIC to the demand for money; it is not the rise of prices. Manag~r Member Relations For this reason, the wage and price guidelines, which are directed at the rising prices of goods and services, are irrelevant. They call to mind a coon dog barking up the wrong tree. And mandatory price controls, whicn Alfred Kahn keeps telling us To continue the analogy: it is possible to calm the The exogenous shock theory has been especially are undesirable, but may become necessary, would ocean's waves at anyone point by pouring oil on popular recently. In his economic report to the also miss the mark, for the same reason. the water. Now the cork will not rise on a comber Congress this year, the President relied on it almost Prices have not risen uniformly. The price of because there would be no comber. But the oil exclusively to explain the recent increases in the farm products rose an average 40 % in 'early 1979. would not have the slightest effect on the tide. That rate of inflation: Cold winter weather affected food In the same period, the price of coffee beans fell. If would come rolling in as usual. supplies and prices. Depreciation of the dollar in inflation is a rise of prices, why did not the price of Price and wage guidelines are a typical oil-on- . foreign exchange markets added to prices of im- soybeans and of coffee beans rise at the same rate? water exercise. using enough oil - including a ports and to prices of goods produced by U.S. firms The answer is that the forces of supply and de- generous portion of bear oil- one might smooth out that compete with imported products. Cost of land mand reacted differently on soybeans and on cof- a few waves, temporarily, thus modifying the rise of and building materials were driven up by exuberant fee. This may have been due to weather, war, dif- this or that cork, but all the oil in Saudia Arabia demands for new homes, and_Jhe rise of mortgage ferent degrees of government meddling with the would not smooth out the tide. interest rates added to the cost of buying a home. markets in the U.S. and in Brazil, or to a multitude The same would be true of mandatory control. At the same time, the accumulative effects of of other causes, special to each commodity. The Here and there they would modify a price or wage government legislation and regulations over recent combination of market forces, in the case of soy- change, but they would have as little effect on infla- years have further impetus to cost pressures. A beans. pushed the price upward, while in the case tion as oil on the ocean would have on the gravity large part of the worsening of inflation last year, of coffee the opposite occurred. Every individual of the moon. however, stemmed from poor productivity. good and service faces its own forces of demand Inflation is dillution of the nation's money, as a Of course, the most frequently sighted ex- and supply and, these being the determinants of result of over-production of money units. Each • ogenous shock of all is the effect of fuel and related price, its own pattern of price changes. This is nor- unit, because of its excessive supply, loses value. prices when the OPEC cartel rises the price of oil. mal and healthy. The dillu tion, in turn, is a result of the desire of All of these exogenous shocks are thought to be ex- Inflation, on the other hand, is neither normal or government functionaries to spend more money . ternal to the normal functioning of the American healthy. It is a disease, specifically a disease of than the taxpayers provide. -economy but additive to its allegedly inherent money. It is not the effect on price of changes in de- Congress has again raised the limit to which the wage-price spiral. Th~y are seen as unfortunate ac- mand and supply of this and that good. In truth, it is national debt may legally climb. This is to accom- cidents that make inflation even worse than it totally unrelated to these fluctuating market forces. modate the ever-present desire to spend more would be as a result of the internal wage-price Inflation affects all goods alike - all goods for dollars than are in the treasury:- That more will be spiral. which the inflated money is exchanged .. created, generating more inflation. Finally, the self-sustaining expectations theory That inflation is tied to money, not the goods, is But the Carter administration dislikes having the completes the government's overall conception of indicated by the fact that each nation has its own American people realize that the government itself the inflationary process by suggesting that, once in- unit of money - dollar, franc, yen - and each nation is causing the inflation, so it spreads the notion that flation has gone on for awhile, people expect it to likewise has its own rate of inflation. These .differ the rising prices constitute the inflation. People con- continue; 'and these expectations, all by widely; while the United States has inflation of clude that the Arabs are to blame because they themselves, can then continue to push up prices maybe 9% per year, Britain has 18%, Brazil 30%. have hiked the price of petroleum; the weather is at year after year. But a stable commodity such as wheat or cotton, fault because it did not grow more fodder and con- has a world market price, which is virtually the sequently farm prices rose; the businessmen same - adjusted for varying cost such as transporta- especially are responsible because in their greed In Summary. tion - in all countries. This world market price is a they have jacked up the prices of manufactured result of the world market forces of supply and de- Inflation occurs, by. definition, when the goods. mand. not of the inflation force which prevails if economy's aggregate volume of. money expel!.- anyone country mismanages its money. Government's Theories diture grows faster than its aggregate real output. Admittedly, inflation pushes prices up - this is Never is the relation of the money supply to infla- The excessive growth of money expenditures can why rising prices and inflation are so often equated tion acknowledged by a Washington bureaucrat, have, again by definition, only two sources: either - but it is a quite different push from that exerted by seldom by a journalist, and only occasionally - sad the velocity of monetary circulation grows ex- demand and supply. Drought may affect the de- to say - by an economist. cessively or the money stock itself grows excessive- mand and supply equation, but drought surely is The fundamental assumption of the govern- ly (or both). Our current inflation is attributable not the cause of inflation. ment's theory is ,hat competitive market forces almost to entirety to excessive growth of the money have little or nothing to do with the determination stock. of prices and wages. They believe that firms can set Because the excesive growth of the money stock A "Cork in the Ocean" and ,the inflation it causes do not happen whatever prices they want, and in conjunction with A useful analogy is that of the tide and the the unions, whatever wages they want. The notion simultaneously, some people always fail to waves. Throw a cork into the ocean. The cork will that large firms and unions posess sufficient power perceive the relationship. Increases in the money rise and fall as a result of two entirely distinct forces: to resist competitive market pressure is known to stock take some time before the effect on the the tide, which is a rise in the general level of the economists as the administrative-price theory. volume of the expenditure become significant. But ocean over a vast dimension - a rise caused by the From the administrative-price theory of price and once the actual lag is recognized, the relationship is gravitational pull of the moon; and the waves, wage defermination, it is but a short step to the se.en to be very close. which are rises of varying degrees at various points cost-push theory of inflation. The government In short, inflation is not caused by cost-pushes, on the ocean's surface, caused by the winds as they economists have taken this step. In this year's wage-price spirals, depreciation of the dollar on react on those points. Report of the Council of Economic Advisors, one for~ign exchang~ market, regulatory constraints, Inflation may be likened to the tide, while the finds repeated assertions that during the current ex- minimum wage laws or lagging productivity varying changes in prices of individual goods and pansion of the economy, even in 1978, has not yet growth. Inflation is a purely monetary services are the waves, kicked up by the winds, experienced excessive aggregate demand for its phenomenon: when the purchasing power of the which are local in nature and fickle in force in direc- output. Idle plant and labor, it is said, have been dollar falls steadily and persistently over many tion. Our cork may run into a gale and be hoisted able to accommo~ate increases in the economy's years, it is because dollars have steadily and per- accordingly, or it may encounter the calm, its level rate of output. Rather than the pressure of excess sistently become more abundant in relation to the changing little. In either case, the tide will be demand driving up prices, the government total quantity of real goods and services for which operating under it, causing it to rise gradually but economists see cost increases, particularly increas- they are exchanged. Inflation, in sum, is caused by inexorably as the tide comes in. ed cost of labor, pushing prices up. excessive growth of the money stock. Period. Although the tide and the waves both affect the The wage-price spiral, the government's ac- (Note: This article is based in part on remarks by cork, they are totally unrelated to one another. So cepted view of the basic inflationary process, is Mr. Cooley, associate professor of economics also are inflation and the demand-supply force. complemented by the basic conceptions of two emeritus, Ohio Northern University and Robert They are as little related as deficit financing is to auxiliary theories of inflation: the exogenous shock Higgs, professor of economics, University of drought. theory and the self-sustaining expectations theory. Washington.) OCTOBER, 1979 FARM NEWS PAGE 19 (Continued October is Co-op Month &om Page 3) the cooperative form of Farmers are not helpless in Count.r Annual Meetin~s (Continued &om Page 17) I they enjoy on the supermarket organization is performing a this situation, and by develop- shelves and on their tables on a great public service. ing cooperatives they can pre- year-round basis. Another important reason vent large firms from exploiting Washtenaw October 4 Farm Council Grounds Americans pay a lower share for cooperatives' benefit to the them and the weakness they Saline, 7:30 p.m. of their disposable net income. general public is that they form Wayne October' 9 Wayne Community Center incur by the perishability of Wayne, 6:45 p.m. for food than do the people of a basis for achievement of their products and other fac- greater equity and more Wexford October 16 Methodist Church any other country in the world. tors, and they can in fact Cadillac, 7:00 p.m. This is due to the enormous ef- balance between small farmers develop brand names for their ficiency of our magnificent and large corporate enterprises products, process their pro- agricultural plant managed by in the markets for farm pro- ducts so they can be shipped individual entrepreneurs ducts and the markets for farm closer to consumers. They can known as family farmers. production supplies. exercise some countervailing Cooperative organizations In the overall general power that is of great benefit to make it possible for these fami- economic system, farmers are their income position and to ly farmers to receive mor~ exceedingly small factors com- the general public. .dependable markets for their pared to and surrounded by a So far as the general public is products and more dependable sea of economic giants. The concerned, food security and lower cost supplies for their farmer's situation is' best depends upon farmer security. farm input. Hence, by helping described by the phrase, "The And cooperatives help to to support and maintain a fami- sea is so large, 0 Lord, and my achieve an important degree of ly farm system of agriculture, boat is so small." security for farmers. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free non-commercial 25 word ad per month per memo deadline: 13th of month. Mall classified ads to Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, lansing, MI 41909. Publisher bershlp, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON.MEMBER and ALL reserves right to relect any advertising copy submitted. COMMERCIAL advertIsers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editIons, 10 cents per word. Copy FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT; lockwood Center FOR SALE: John Deere Van Braunt Grain Drill. REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE BOARS a GILTS WILL PAY S 1 for each dille rent trade tOken sen! HERBS FOR HEALTH, Arthritis, Bronchitis. $150.00. Sears Va H.P. jet pump. $15.00. for sale. Validated herd. Dale Terry, Palmyra. me of Stores, Pool and Billiard Halls, etc. Good Poor Circulation, Better Vision, Prostate, Blood Pivots; Rainbow & Boss Traveler; Pumping Units; 517.647-6859. Michigan. Phone (517) 263-5854. (10-tf-15t) for 5 cents, 10 cents or more in Trade or Mer- and Others. Catalog $1.00. St. Jude Herb Center, Gasoline, Diesel, Electric - Puct Aluminum Pipe (10-1I-16f) chandise. Tokens are of brass or aluminum (no Box 563-H. Huntington Station, NY 11746. - Plummer Supply, Bradley & 131 Exit, Bradley PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS AND GILTS plas1ic or WOOd tOkens). Send to Wm. Clapper, (10-3t-23p) 49311.616-792-2215. (8-tf-25b) 1488 USED PROTECTO 18x16 wire cages for sale_ Boars lested in on farm test station. P.O. Box 1573, Sioux Falls, SO 57131. (B.tf.SOb) equipped with Hart water cups and Northco Robert Harper, R No.1, Vicksburg, MI 49097_ FREE MUSIC LESSON, "Learn Chord Playing" ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500 lb. round Piano, organ, guitar. Simple new system. David- automatic feeders. 5590 Freeland Rd .. Freeland. Phone (616) 649-2B03. (2-121-221) WINE GRAPES, red and white French Hybrid bales. Heavy duty 1" square tubing. Only $99.95. sons, 6727 MFN Metcalf, Shawnee Mission. Kan. Michigan 48623. Phone 517-686-0328 .. varieties. Pressed juice. We deliver. Place orders Rectangular feeders also available. Free ~ sas 66204. - (10-1I-23f) prior to season for subStantial discount. Phone literature. Dealerships available. STARR NA- (10-lt-19p) CORRIEDALE SHEEP Purebred Breeding 61&521-4047. (8.3t-221) TIONAL, 219 Main, Colchester, IL FOR SALE: Sharp Semi-Tractor and 38 ft flat stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F.Dieterle, 62326. (10-1t-29p) SHOCK BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY has bed. Quantity of Crates $.25. 1500 Skids - $1.00. 7285 Textile Rd., Saline, Mich. 48176. Phone LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing - By the hour Truck rack - 16 fl. George Cowels. Lake Odessa. (313) 429-7874. (1-If-191) or by the job, Tom Tank, Eagle. Michigan 48822. hardwood saw dust for sale. $1.50 per yard. pick- NEW ALL WIRE RABBIT CAGES and equip- 616-374.5427. Phone 517-626-6677. (4-tf-18b) ed up. 26800 Bunert. Warren 48089. ment now available. We can build cages to mee,t (10-1I.25f) BUYING OR SELLING HOLSTEIN HEROS OR 313-777-6201. your needs. Dettmers Bunny Patch, Carson City, HEIFERS? Let us help. State-wide organization "WILL FORMS" • make your own will easily! (10-tf.2Ob) MI4881'.517-584-3765. (5-tf-25b) WANTED: New or used gutter cleaner. Box 101. gives fast results. Phone 616-825-8116. Write L. Ready to fill in. Mail $2.50. (2 for $4.00) to Forms, DeWitt. Michigan 48820. Phone 517-669.9244. Lambert, McBain, MI 49657. Dealer's coopera- Box 3609, New Haven, CT 06525. (6-6t-24p) WANTED: New Idea single row cornpicker. (10-11-131) tion welcomed. (7-6t-25p) OFtNTEREST Phone 517-523-2803 evenings. Pittsford, Michigan. (l-tf-llf) TRAVEL WITH AGRIGROUPS ABROAD: TO WOMEN FOR SALE: BEHLEN CORN CRIB, 3000 Crate PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOAR AND Gil T5. August 6-12, 1979 EUROPEAN FARM FEST, with center flue and other vent flues. y." Top quality breeding stock. Reasonable farm visiting village. orchards, farms. Jan_ 12.Feb. 5, FOR SALE: Stormor grain bins, Farm Fans NOWI FROZEN TOMATO SLICESI Enjoy galvanized steel. Very Good. Phone prices. Wallace Hylarides, Shady Lane Farms. 1980 KENYA, AFRICA, a great adventure 10 the dryers, G.T. Tox-o-wik dryers, Stormor Ezee-dry garden fresh flavor. year aroundl Complete, easy 517.875-4586. after 5 p.m. Hudsonville. Phone 616-669-5448. (4-10t-2Op) land at the unusual. Feb. 2O-M.r. 14, 1980. systems. Hamilton Distributing Company, instructions. S 1.00. Hamiltons, Box 652-131, New (10.1t-23f) SOUTH PACIFIC - Australia. New Zealand. Tahiti. Hamilton, MI 49419, .phone (616) Ulm, Minnesota 56073. (10-1I-2Op) MILKING SHORTHORNS. Young bulls, year- Moorea. Experience an enjoyable and enchanting 751-5161. (4.tf-25b) FOR SALE: INNES BEAN HARVESTER 500 - lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley M. setting for living and farming. Feb. 24oMar. 13, 4 row. GOOd condition. Housed. $375.00. Phone SEWING SUPPLIES, PEARL SNAP Powell and Family. Ingleside Farm. ~ R. 2, Box 1980 THE OLD AND NEW OF INDIA. tremendous FARROWING STALLS. Complete $104.75 1" FASTENERS • 142 Colors and Styles. Free Frankenmuth. 517.652-6612. 238, Ionia, Mich. 48846. (6-tf.25f) combination of ancient and mOdern cultures. tubular steel construction. Dealerships available. Catalog. Bee Lee Company Box 20558-MF, (10-11.151) Sepl 17.Oc:l 9, 1980. FABULOUS TURKEY, A Free literature. STARR NATIONAL. 219 Main, Dallas. Texas 75220. (1-12t-I9p) REGISTERED ANGUS • Yearling Bulls & friendly, modern civilization; a truly satisfyinll ex. Colchester,IL62326. (10-1I-20p) FOR SALE: 1000 GALLON SURGE BULK Heifers. club calves. Write or call Neona Farm, perience. Agrigroups Abroad Tours feature a TANK. Excellent condition. Also. 4 stall Clay Her. COLDWATER DILLPICKLESI Can 10 minutes! Neal Feikema, Evart, Michigan 49631. Phone combination of traditional sightseeing and wor- FOR SAlE: BOO gallon bulk tank, 5 hp Copeland ringbone parlor. Boumatic eqUipment. Robert or No hot brine. Delicious. Crisp. Factory Secrets! (616) 734-2579. (2-tf-191) thwhile agricultural contacts. Request complete Compressor, automatic washer. Phone , Mike Borton. Lansing. 517.323-2822 or 321-4117. Recipe S 1.00. Hamiltons, Box 652-131, New Ulm, itinerary and cost figures from Gordon 313-482-1892. (5-6t-15f) MN 56073. {lo-1t-BOp) (10-1I-25f) Schlubatls. Route 3. Coldwater. Ml FOR SALE: AQHA GELDING, 7 yrs. Disposition MANURE PUMPS; pump direct from lagoon to 49036. (7-5t.112p) for 4-H. English and Western Pleasure. Creamola field. Utilize traveler or movable guns. Plummer weanling from AOHA Parents. will make an ideal DELICIOUS PECANS, shelled. unShelled, Supply. Bradley and U.S. 131 Exit. P.O. Box 177. LIVESTOCK 4-H gelding. Other horses lor sale. ViSitors 1000 GUNS IN STOCK. Buy, sell. trade. Long Walnuts. Honey. FrUitcake. For home, gifts, lund- Bradley. Mi 49311. 616.792-2215. guns. pistols, black powder, bows. 500 GUNS, welcome. Fairview Farm. OUlncy. Mich. raisers. Carrolltrees Farm. Box 428-MFN, Car. (10.11-261) 517-639-6352. Duane Buckner, 11155 Sherman Blvd., Ravenna, rollton, Ga. 30117. FEEDER PIGS: Cut and wormed. Delivery to MI49451. Phone: 616-853-2527. (Hf-25b) .11O.31.251-10p) (10-2t-19p) 6 FT. FRONT END SCRAPER, $75. Double your location. Phone: 616.521-4047. (8-3t-l1b) cultipack. Ford 3 point. 2 row cultivator. 105 gal. WANTED: Gas globes from top of old gas pu,nps. FOR SALE: Yorkshire and landrace servlcp.able PECANS. QUART EACH HALVES, PIECES, steel tank on wheels. Temperature thermostat for CORRIEDAlE SHEEP: Rams and ewes - boars. Phone 517-647.6859. mOdel tractors Irom 195Os. John Deere. Farmall. MEAL Three-quart sampler, $9.95 postpaid! water line, $30. Time switch for poultry. $20. 8 purebreed breeding stock. Papers available. (10-tl.9f) Case. Mini Mo .. AlliS Chalmers. Phone Bernal Canecreek Farm, Box 2727-MF, Cookeville, TN Alis exterior strain No. 1705.16. $8 gal. 13519 Craig R. Adams, 14368 Jackson Drive, Tekonsha, Tolan. 517.287-5183. (9.6t-251) 38501. Free brochure, recipes. (7 -6t-21b) horning. BrOOklyn. Mi 49230. MI49092. Phone: 517-767-4250. (8.6t.21 I) FOR SALE: Registered suUolk ewes and rams; (IQ-1l.25f-14b) OLD POSTCARDS (pre 1920). Wanted We are springing HolstelO heilers; Hampshire boars and lair and Will give you a good pllce lor whatever REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE SHEEP SINCE open gelts. Byron Waddell. phone 517.543-3415 FOR SALE: INTERNATIONAL J.D. 9 dozer for 1890. Breeding stock for sale at all times. (10-1I-19f) you've got. Wllte Hoffman. 100 Pascal Avenue. NURSERY STOCK parts. Radiator. 10' blade and all other parts in- Rockport. Maine 04856. (9.2t-27p) Hewens Farm, 7400 Bemis Road, Ypsilanti, cluding engine block less head. ALSO WANTED: Michigan 48197. Phone 313-482-2658. (5-tf-22f) OUR 1979 PUREBRED ARABIAN FOALS are WORK SHIRTS AND PANTS 6 I $14.00. Good silo unloader for 20' silo: 313-639.7869. ready to go: A Synbad granddaughter and a Raf- APPLES • PEACHES • PEARS • PLUMS in Coveralls 3/$18.00. Jackets 2/$900. Leather season. Pick your own apples Saturday and Sun- (10-lt-25f) FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE a SPOTTED ser- fles bred coil. lannens. Phone 616-369.2271. Fife Lake. Mi. 49633 Gloves 6 pair / $1650. Calalog $100. Call day. Gift packages shipped by U.P.S. Closed viceage boars and open gilts top bloodlines 203-574.4178. Sara Glove Co .. Box 4069-G95. FOR SALE: CLAY SILO UNLOADER complete (10-tf.241) Mondays. Wholesale and retail. Blossom Or- tested at MSU test station. All registered stock. Waterbury. Conn .. 06704. with electric accessories. used to unload silo one chards. The WardOwski's. Two miles north 01 Richard Cook, V, mile east Mulliken, M-43. Phone (10.31.30b) time. 12 ft. but adjustable. Price $1500.00. Call Leslie on Old U.S. 127. Phone 517-589.825t or (517) 649-8988. (11-tf-25f) 616-628-2023. CATTLE: 6 registered and 7 grade Holstein EARN $500 per 1000 stuffing envelopes at home. 517-589-8726. (8-5t-25f-15b) (10.lt.231) No postage or envelopes to buy Guaranteed DUROC a LANDRACE BOARS a GILTS. Also heifers. Due October and November. stylish. Come see them. Also. registered HolstelO Big and results. Send stamped. sell-addressed envelope crossbred gillS. John Swearingen, 655 Prattville HYBRID POPLAR WINDBREAK STOCK - Ex. JOHN DEERE NO. 115 CHUCK WAGON - on bulls. service age Several Elevation sons. to: MARCEL. 2346 Alum Rock. No. C Depl. B I, Road. Pittsford, MI 49271. Phone (517) cellent for windbreak, ornamental or reforesta- No. 963 undergear $950.00; John Deere 20 ft. records to 20,000 milk. and 1;ons of Chlel Matt San Jose. CA 95116. 567-8975. (3-tf-19l) tion. Fast growing. Various sizes available. For transport disc with Remlinger leveling. Attach- George Robb. Fowlerville 517.223.9462. (10.2t-35p) ment gOOd; S2t50.00. International Cultivator details write: HAAMOR NURSERY. 515 9th (10-1l-25f-15b) QUARTER HORSES. Disposition for 4-H. ability Street. ManIstee, Michigan 49660. Harrow 3 pI. $1350.00. 313-659-6535. FOR SALE: 1974 HONEY.BEE 11' Truck for cattle, conformation for show. Reasonable (10-31-26p) (10-11.251) 13 ANGUS HEIFERS FOR SALE. Breeding age. Camper. Excellent Condition. Call 517.678-4370 prices. Customer satisfaction a priority. Visitors Call 517-669-9960. or 517-868.9911. AlsO. G.M.C. hall.ton pickup. welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone FOR SALE: John Deere 30 Combine. AC. round (10- tI-91) automatic. gOOd tires. gOOd running condition. 517-433-2925. (3-tf-241) baler, bale loader, Oliver 55T Baler. electric (10-11-251) cream separato"r. 1937 DOdge lor restoration FIVE REGISTERED HOLSTEINS, lour good REAL ESTATE FEEDER PIGS. Produced and sold by members Phone 616.946.5557. plus one very gOOd. Daughters 01 Elevation. FOR SALE: 1973 Chevy Carryall Suburban, 350 of the MACMA Feeder Pig Division. Available automatic. steenng and brakes. low mileage, (10-1\-231) Charm. Centurian rocket. Service slfes. Wayne. biweekly in large uniform lots, weighing 40-60 Ibs. A.1 GARDEN CENTER, Apartment Building, MagiC and Apostle Record 10 22.000 milk gOOd tires. asking $ 1,600 or best oller. Phone Contact Bill Haas, 517-323-7000, Exl. FOR SALE • W W GRINDER I SHREDDER, Warden Brothers,S t 7.642-8590. 517-674-2311. etc .• fabulous income. I made a million here. Model 56-G. Complete with 12 volt battery starter 707. (4-tf-28b) (10-1I-22f) S3OO,OOO.OO terms-trade? Lambrecht's Nursery, (10-11-251) - 4 screens 1/ 8-Y._s;'-1'/2. 1'/2 years old. 1024 Merriman. Westland. Michigan 48185 $600.00. Raymond DOdI. 8302 Upton Road, Elsie, FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts, also FOUR LARGE WALNUT TREES for sale. (Detroit). 313-728.3644. (8-tf-25b) Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter family, SUFFOLK RAMS, registered. Tracy and Norm MI48831. Phone 517-862-5318. Shelley, Mich. Phone 616-861-4278. Fred Smith. 6545 Cogswell Rd., Romulus, MI 48174. Phone Braun. 11541 West Brady. Chesaning. Phone (1Q-1I-25f-1Op) (10-lt-13f) evenings (313) 721.Q240. (9-tf-23t) 517-845-2532. (10-1I-13f) PEACH FARM. 35 acres in Watervliet Township. FOR SALE: Used 20' Silo Matic Silo Unloader. FOR SALE: All kinds of glass bottles. Have lots 01 First class site, north slope. Write: Solid M. John Deere No. 34 Chopper with one row and PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS and gilts for them. Mrs. Ann Klowskl. 106 North St., Pincon- Spread, Hartford 49057, or phone Solid-M- pick up head. Two kasten forage boxes. C.H. sale. BIg useful pigs. Raymond Graham & Sons, ning. Mich. 48650. Wischmeyer, SI. LOUIS, MI. 517-681-3722. 5240 Jones Road, North Branch, MI 48461. DOGS • (10-11-201) Chateau (616) 424-3752. $152,000.00 firm. (4-tf-25f) (10-1t-25f) Phone (313)688-2165. (11-12t-231) FOR SALE: AKC Sheltie (miniature Collie) pups. PAGE SIZE MAGNIFIER wafer thin 7xl0" helps FOR SALE: I'Surge Milking Parlor. Herringbone LICENSED, DEPENDABLE, LIVESTOCK Shots and wormed. Stud Service. Phone reduce eye strain when reading small print. $2.99 FOR SALE: Five acres. pines, access to two 4 complete with automatic washers. Phone HAULING, to Marlette, Cass City, and Sandusky. 517-423.3069. Mrs. Franklin Schroeder, 7080 Postpaid. E & F Sales Box 41044, IndianapOlis. lakes. four miles to town. paved ;oad. Consider 006-482-3375. Call Orvy Jelneck, (313) 395-7296. Capac, Billmyer Hwy .• Tecumseh. Mi 49286. 46241. Ford or Dodge van camper Phone 616.267.5688 (10-1t-14f) Michigan. (5-tf'171) (10'1I-23f) (10-1I-22p) after 6. 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