Embargo ., Action Ineffective • "\ • End Embargo Now FB Says The American Farm Bureau Federation has called for an im- mediate end to the U.S. em- bargo of grain sales to the So- viet Union on the grounds that it is "ineffective and damaging both to American agriculture and to the nation's economy." In a telegram to President Jimmy Carter on Friday, March 28, Robert Delano, } AFBF president, said that lifting I the embargo will allow farmers to again participate in expand- ing international markets and prevent the long-run loss of comparative advantage through markets shifting away from U.S. producers. "Farm Bureau gave reluctant support to the boycott on the basis of national security and the promise that farmers would be fully protected against mar- ket loss and resultant lower prices." Delano told the presI- dent. "We have since seen very little support of security action, and farmers are hardest hit among citizens making economic sacrifices at a time when soaring inflation and near-impossible credit condi- tions have caused a cash flow crisis in rural America." He told Carter that prices for corn, wheat and soybeans have fallen in this country and will remain depressed as long as large tonnage of these com- modities is held by the govern- ment. One of the adverse effects of the Soviet grain embargo. Farm Bureau 5hipme:nts might be stopped If it serves our foreign policy interests. Courc.y of the MIc.h6gan Departmmt of Natural ~ca) "Support of security actions leaders beUcue.. is that it warns other Importing nations that future (Pbo&o should have included the severing of all business and cul- tural contacts and ties with the Smith Challenges fig Undersecretary: Soviet Union, other than those diplomatic contacts necessary "What Do We Tell Our Foreign CastolDen?" to resolve the situation," Delano said. current In mid-January, Delano them, as promised, against embargo appears to be negli- ducHon, Smith told the said, Secretary of Agriculture MFB President Elton R. price drops caused by the mar- gible," Smith said. "But in a undersecretary. Bob Bergland promised farm- Smith has challenged the U.S. ket intervention?" way, we have added one other "The Brazilian's expansion of ers, "If you wait, we will make Department of Agriculture to come up with some answers for customer - the U.S. govern- soybean production during and sure that you don't take a loss." Smith told Hathaway that after our embargo in the last "We have waited for three farmers on the direction of ment to the general overview. Farm Bureau has called for an decade is a prime example," he months," Delano said. "It is future food policies. Let me make it very clear that immediate end to the U.S. em- said. "Our current embargo past the best time for the farmers want to produce for the bargo of grain to the Soviet gives Brazil, Argentina and administration to act in keeping In a recent Food and market - not for the govern- Agricultural Policy Conference Union. others the impetus to expand this promise. A paid land diver- ment." at Michigan State University. "If one looks at the expected Smith explained that al- their coarse grain exports as sion has been refused and crop Smith asked Undersecretary of U.S. shipments of 25 million though it goes against what well. Furthermore, It warns all prices can be expected to Agriculture Dale Hathaway, "Is metric tons to the Russians less most farm people believe. "We importing nations that their decline further this fall when it the pohcy of the United the embargoed 17 million find ourselves supporting paid shipments may be curtailed or new grain is added to unsold States to use food as a political metric tons, what the USSR acreage diversion programs we stopped altogether if it serves carryover. weapon? What do we teU our stock drawdowns might be, would normally avoid." our foreign policy interests. "We feel the administration foreign customers on the likeli- what the leakages probably will The government's refusal to Our credibility has again been has broken faith with farmers. hood of future grain em- be from Argentina, Canada trade with the USSR will be damaged. Foreign consumers We repudiate the embargo and bargoes? Why has the Carter and other grain exporting more than offset by the en- are asking 'Will the United insist that this unwise and in- administration faUed to keep countries, the impact on the couragement It gives to other States be a reliable supplier of effective action be called off im- faith with farmers in protecting Soviet Union from the U.S. nations to expand grain pro- food in the future?'" mediately," he concluded. ~ PAGE2 FARM NEWS I'MAY, 1980 From the Desk of the President Grain Against Guns loss .... " But the Carter administration The London Economist Magazine failed to keep faith with farmers. reports that the Soviets are paying In the emergency policy, we asked the premium prices for grain from non-U.S. president to tell us how a grain embargo sources and that grain is being filtered to would protect our national security. That Russia at those premium prices. Argentina policy also consisted of seven major points, has passed up export orders to Chile, two of which the administration and Con- Peru, Italy and Spain to accommodate the gress have either not yet acted on or new Soviet sales. The Economist further refused to act on: points out that the Argentines are at- 1. Establish acreage diversion programs tempting to gain, permanently, a larger for feed grains and wheat for 1980 to share of the Soviet grain trade as Brazil was reduce the 1980 crop size by 17 million able to do in the world soybean trade Farmers "Volunteered" in metric tons, and following the U. S. soybean embargo in Economic War 2. Legislate requirements for gradual 1976. addition of alcohol to fuels and provide This supports Farm Bureau's concern for At our American Farm Bureau Federa- long-term incentives to build needed pro- the heavy costs that the American farmer tion annual meeting last January, voting cessing facilities. will be paying as a result of the president's delegates, through "emergency" policy, Our organization has now called for an embargo action, esp~cially the long-term gave qualified support to President Carter's immediate end to the embargo on the effects which have received little discussion grain embargo against the Soviet Union. grounds that it is ineffective and damaging by administration officials. We had little choice at that time; when the to both American agriculture and to the na- Our credibility as a reliable supplier of president of the United States personally tion's economy. We believe it will become food has been severely damaged by the assured us that our national security was at even more ineffective as time passes. This embargo. It has given other nations en- stake, the delegates showed they were has been confirmed by several sources. couragement to expand their production patriots first and farmers second. A recent reputable study indicates that and capture our markets. It has put our na- In other words, farmers found by increasing purchases from grain produc- tion in the position of shutting down part of themselves "volunteered" in an economic ing countries other than the United States the plant instead of expanding and building war, pitting grain against guns. We were and by drawing down their own stocks, the markets for our agricultural products. It has drafted without notice, under rules not Soviets will shave their grain use by only put a tremendous economic burden, published in advance, rules we neither two million metric tons this year. squarely and unfairly, on the shoulders of understood nor liked. Even more disturbing is the conclusion farmers. We were assured at that time that steps that other grain exporters will b~ more will- would be taken so that farmers would not ing to sell additional grain to the USSR What a price to pay - especially when it bear the full burden of the embargo. We next year by diverting sales from other had no effect whatsoever in halting Soviet were told by the secretary of Agriculture: countries and that a rearrangement of aggression! "If you wait, we will protect you from grain trade patterns is occurring. Elton R. Smith Pass the Sassafras and .Juniper .Juice sassafras tea, that proverbial That, in itself, will be sufficient mine was given the special My father once said that if you cure-all for middle age and pre- challenge. understanding that enables gave him a million dollars, spring blahs! Having neither According to reliable him to deliver calves and to he would farm until it was all sassafras nor juniper juice in sources, there is a fellow out let my brother's puppy help gone. Although he meant it stock here at Farm Bureau there in Farm Bureau land who him with the chores. to be a joke, that statement Center, I will substitute these is also in need of a shot of My dad is one of those special is true to' the kind of herbal tea bags I picked up sassafras tea. Again, we'll have men who doesn't become determination he has. recently in Washington, D.C. I to use a substitute, but it's discouraged when it doesn't Everyday, my father practices DONNA have just sucked up my fourth cup ... it is not working. Traditionally, I use my birth- much better than this herbal stuff I'm gulping. With this special birthday tribute written rain for weeks on end, or it does rain, but on three fields of freshly mown hay. his trust, compassion; tience, perseverance determination, and provides pa- and Fill me with sassafras, nurse, days as second New Year's by his daughter, Tamara, Tom for us an example to live up He doesn't lose patience when And juniper juice! Days. All the resolutions I Wieland, president of the to of hard work well done. people gripe about the price Let me see if I'm still any use. made on January 1 and have Charlevoix County Farm of milk, or when all the cows An example of not only a For 1 want to be young , broken in the ensuing 31/2 Bureau, should learn that the decide that the grass is special father, but of a and to sing again, months are reviewed and grass n over the hill" is even greener on the other side of special man, because my Sing again, sing again! revamped; that is, my lofty greener than that through the fence. father is a farmer. Middle age is a curse! ideals are brought down to which he has already traveled. attainable goals. Spring Ode by For example, on January 1, My Father is a Farmer Donald Marquis I vowed to lose 15 pounds. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS It takes a special kind of man to (ISSN 0026-2181) DIRECTORS: District 1, Arthur Bailey, Today is National IRS Day, Reviewing that resolution, I The Michigan FARM NEWS is published Schoolcraft; District 2, Lowell Eisenmann, be a farmer, and my father is monthly, on the first day, by the Michigan Michigan Farm News Deadline find it to be impossibly unrealis- Blissfield, R-1; District 3, James Sayre, one of those ~pecial men. Farm Bureau Information Division. Publica- Belleville; District 4, Elton R. Smith, Day and My Birthday. I owe tic. First, there are all those tion and Editorial offices at 7373 West Caledonia; District 5, William Spike, Owosso; the government money. The Farm Bureau meetings and, Some men make a living in a Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48909. District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City; District 7, Post Office Box 30960. Telephone, Lansing Robert Rider, Hart; District 8, Larry DeVuyst, pump on my creative well being in public relations, I sim- world of man's inventions, (517) 323.7000, Extension 508. SubSCription Ithaca; District 9, Donald Nugent, Frankfort; but my father has the cour- price, 80 cents per year. Publication No. District 10. Richard Wieland, Ellsworth; needs priming. Because I cele- ply could not offend anyone by 345040. District 11. Herman Robare. Fayette. brated my birthday last night, I refusing to try the banana age to work with seeds and Established January 13, 1923. SecOnd. class postage paid at Lansing, MI. and at ad- DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Waller Frahm, am not of any use today. I do cream pie and the German soil and sunshine; plowing ditional mailing offices. Frankenmuth; Michael Pridgeon, Mon- and planting, trusting God EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber, Editor; Marcia tgomery; Robert Rottier, Fremont. not want to be any age except chocolate cake and the cream Ditchle, Connie Lawson, Associate Editors. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Vivian four, so I can go splash through puffs. Second, at my age, a for the good weather and OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau. Loll, Mason. rain that will bring a good President, Elton R. Smith, CaledOnia, R-1, the April puddles without fear IS-pound weight loss might Vice President, Jack Laurie, Cass City; Ad. FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: of being carted off to the Funny cause drooping skin. Therefore harvest. ministratlve Director, Robert Braden, Lans L C. Scramlin, Holly. 109; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, POSTMASTER.In USing form 3579, mail to: Farm. I do not feel like singing. that resolution is changed to: Some boys' fathers work with Max D. Dean; Secretary, William S. Wilkin- Michigan Farm News. 7373 West Saginaw son. Highway, LanSing, Michigan 48909. Boy, do I need a shot of maintain my current weight. computers or machines but MAY, 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Derision-Time FarlDers Struggle to Survive Current EconolDic Crunch If fixed costs can be covered "It is estimated that the cost farming in the 1980s will be with some of the variable costs, of producing a bushel of corn in based on. the prospect of and if profitable prospects ap- mid-Michigan is between $2.65 profit," says Craig. "Farming is pear in the near future, and $2.70. When corn is sell- the means of livelihood - not Michigan farmers should be ing for $2.30 a bushel, that just a way of life. Profit is able to weather the current doesn't leave much to payoff necessary to farmers, just as in . economic storm. That's the debts," Craig said. "When any other business." opinion of Robert Craig, there's a chance that prices manager of Michigan Farm won't cover the costs of pro- Bureau's Commodity Activities duction, the choice is produc- Cash Crop Farmers and Research Department. ing. a crop and perhaps getting Hardest Hit The U. S. Department of ahead a bit - or just a little fur- Basically, to make that deci- Agriculture has estimate~ that ther behind, or not growing a sion, the farmer evaluates the net farm income will plummet crop and falling a lot further Economic prospects for grain prices closed a~ the expected fncome relative to the 20 percent from last year. Add behind. No crop, of course, farmers in 1981 look better for Michigan Elevator Exchange as expected cost of production, to that gloomy prediction the means no income and no those who can ride out the follows: wheat down 32 cents Craig explained. high cost of borrowing money headway made on mortgages, storm this year, Craig predicts, per bushel from the pre- and the result is a number of property taxes, payments on Farmers feeling the current with anticipated higher com- embargo price; corn down farmers faced with the decision equipment and debts from financial crunch the most, he modity prices and lower in- 123/4 c~nts per bushel from the of whether to remain in the previous years. said, are cash crop producers terest expense. pre-embargo level, and soy- business. "The decision to remain in with low equity in owned beans 47 cents lower than acreage and/or all the debt before the embargo was im- they can possibly carry. These U.S. Policies Also Key posed." He also noted that the MFB Beaches are the farmers least likely to be able to borrow money to keep Casting a shadow of gloom on those brighter future pros- Carter administration taken all the steps called for by has not going. pects is the possible impact of AFBF to aid farmers. Membership Goal Along with cash crop farm- U. S. food and agricultural policies on the economics of "Agriculture is the second largest and most stable industry ers, swine and beef producers farming in the 80s. Pointing to in Michigan. The average have been hardest hit by the the embargo of U .S. grain Michigan farm at the beginning economic crunch. "The dark shipped to the Soviet Union of 1980 was valued at almost prospects for cattlemen in 1980 and its likely destruction of a $250,000. including both real are caused by high costs and long-term market for American and personal property assets, low returns," Craig explained. farmers, Craig said the over- with many commercial farms '''It's compounded by high in- riding concern of farmers has worth much more. The terest rates, rising prices of been the effect on prices by the average capital per farm in labor, equipment, energy, removal of the Soviet-destined Michigan is over $360,000. It is feed, seed and fertilizer, and grain from trade. this large investment that farm prices that many fear "Commodity prices fluctuate Michigan farmers have in our won't pay the farmer back for daily, but on the day before economy, and it is this producing his herd. This comes American Farm Bureau Feder- agricultural economy which is on the heels of several years of ation President Robert Delano vitally concerned with future disappointing prices that have called for an end to the em- U.S. food and agricultural left some farmers hanging on bargo (see front page article), policy," he concluded. by the skin of their teeth." In general, dairy farmers and ewe flock operators are in the $60 CASHFLOWPROJECnON best economic shape, Craig said, and with the exception of .. en .!! 50 credit needed in this period potato growers, fruit and "0 vegetable producers are in rela- tively good shape to weather the hard times ahead. - Q 0 en '0 40 30 C AFBF President Robert Delano (left) helps MFB President Elton R. Smith (right) put on his jacket symbolizing state membership 20 quota. No Miracle Solution ~ = ~ 0 10 Cash + Income •••• There are no easy answers ~ 13th Consecutive Year or miracle solutions to the cur- Expenses of Memhership Growth rent economic squeeze, Jan. May July Sept. Nov. according to Craig, however, Michigan Farm Bureau has succeeded in attaining enrollment in P.A. 116, the membership goal for the 13th consecutive year. State goal Cash Flow: • Farmland and Open Space of 65,947 member-families was reached on April 2 .. Preservation Act, will provide MFB nows joins 13 other state Farm Bureaus that have surpassed 1980 membership goal. property tax relief. "Farmers should also per- the pulse of FarmIng Is "Membership growth is tangible evidence the Farm ,ourfar. eV("rybody's b'Pad form careful cash flow analyses '" buller. Bureau and its affiliate companies are providing meaningful to find out just where they programs and services for members," stated Chuck Burkett, stand, how much money they director of the MFB Field Operations Division, in thanking Every farm has its pulse - its regular tide of need to borrow and when and all the volunteers, agents and employees who contributed to income and expenses, easily seen on a cash-flow how long they'll need it. The the organization's growth. chart. availability of money for farm Since March 20, five more counties have reported 1980 When you know your farm's cash flo\V,you know loans varies around the state," membership goal. They are Wexford (1-350 members), when to expect a cash surplus. Or, when to take he explained. "Money is Richard Siddall, membership chairman; Eaton and Waynia out a loan - or, just as important. how much to generally available from local (651-1200 members), Earl Marquardt and Walter" borro\v, so you won't have money loafing around. creditors, including commercial Rochowiak, membership chairmen, respectively; Macomb banks, if farmers are willing and Knowing your cash flow can help you be a better (1201-1500 members), Betty Brodacki, membership chair- able to pay 18 to 20 percent in- financial manager: It helps you take advantage of maeand Lenawee County (1501 and over), Daniel Van discounts. See us, and well help you start your terest. Other options are the Valkenburg, membership chairman. Production Credit Association cash-flow plannln~ today So far this year 42 county Farm Bureaus have reached and Farmers Home Admin- their membership goals. Production Credit Associations olllichigan istration." PAGE 4 FARM NEWS MAY, 1980 CAPITOL Workers Comp Confusion REPORT Farmer employers, as well as add $219 million to the billion- same as the benefit levels other employers, are asking the dollar system. recommended in the other bills By question "Why does it take so They would help the farm before the Senate. Robert E. Smith long to reform the workers employer somewhat by cutting comp program when it is well the cost of minimums to an in- It is estimated, however, that known that the premium cost jured worker, but because they this bill, while it is well-written in Michigan is well above most fail to reform other parts of the and does do the job, is not like- other states, and the benefits to law, they actually would ly to see the light of day or have any chance of' passage, Restrictions Reduced injured workers are well below become more costly. These most other states?" bills are single section bills each primarily because of the political pressures involved . .on Crop Loans Under p.A.5a There is no real answer ex- "tied barred" to the others. This cept that for nearly 10 years, makes it extremely difficult to All of the proposals increase Under the new Uniform and also eliminates the require- there have been real efforts to amend them. the benefit level to 80 percent Commercial Code farmers who ment that the lender must file reform workers comp in . A second set of proposals of spendable weekly income. borrow money for crop loans, the loan "on the property Michigan. Unfortunately, it is a introduced by Sen. Mowat and This means that an injured per- especially on rented land, will record," which included an en- political issue. The present situ- known as the governor's pro- son would receive 80 percent no longer be subject to the try on the abstract. ation is much the same as it has posals, are S.B. 1075 through of his weekly income after unrealistic restrictions that they These requirements added a been in the previous several S.B. 1094, 19 bills in all. These taxes, not to exceed the were last year. years - complete confusion. go much further than the amount of the average weekly lot of red tape and unnecessary A Farm Bureau written and fees and costs. They also resul- However, there was no con- Plawecki proposals in actual wage. It is essential that other supported bill, S.B. 782, intro- ted in concerns on the part of fusion in the minds of the more reform, but still are not com- important reforms, such as a duced by Sen. Robert Young, land owners who rent out land, than 1200 business employers, plete reform and would add an definition of what a work is now law (P.A. 53). that their land had a Iie.n or including farmers, who estimated overall cost of ap- related injury is, as well as a It amends the law to mortgage placed against it, attended the workers compen- proximately 12 percent to pre- statute of limitations, be includ- eliminate the requirement that which was not the case. In any sation rally held in lansing on sent costs. This would vary ed. lack of such clear cut an application for a crop loan event, Sen. Young's introduc- April 2. Their purpose was to depending on the type of guidelines in the present must contain a legal description tion of the bill and its passage insist on total reform of the law business - and the type of system are two of the many of each piece of property into law eliminates those con- this year. employment. problems that have' .led to the where a crop is to be grown cerns and problems. Presently, there are three A third proposal is known as costly and shocking abuses of sets of bills in the Senate. Thir- the coalition proposal, S.B.' the system. teen of those bills, S.B. 1023 1098. This has been . through S.B. 1035, are known introduced by Senators It is not clear at this time as the Plawecki proposals. Vanderlaan and Bishop. It is whether there will be any ltIirhigan voters trill fare a derision They are presently on the estimated that this bill would be meaningful reform of the on several ta% reform proposals Senate floor for action. It has . a near complete reform of workers camp system. Without been estimated by those who Michigan's workers comp law. reform, there obviously cannot in the November elertlon. The artirle have analyzed them that these With the reforms necessary to be any cut in its cost. S.B. IJelo...,dbrusses some of the bills, rather than reforming eliminate the many abuses, it is 1098, however, does meet all proposals no...,IJeing ronsidered. workers comp in order to cut estimated there would be no of Farm Bureau's recommen- costs, would actually increase actual increase in the cost and dations in the policy adopted- the cost of workers comp by yet the benefit level for injured by the voting delegates at the about 22 percent and would workers would be raised the 1979 annual meeting. Tax Reform and Property Tax Cuts The voters this year are likely called together leaders of~bofh their rent. Th~ tax credit is also limit assessment increases It requires that the state must to be confused if all the tax re- political parties as well as based on 60 percent of the dif-. in the future for reside.ntial and reimburse local governments form programs are put on the leaders of a variety of organiza- ference betwe'en 3112 percent of agricultural land to 2 percent and education 100 percent of ballot. There are about 20 pro- tions to consider some type of household income and the per year. Other property could all revenues that are lost. posals now under considera- tax reform program that could amount of the tax. The refund ,increase according to inflation. However, it prohibits the state tion. be generally supported and put is limited to a maximum of Most of all, tax exemptions from Increasing any existing tax At least six proposals are be- on the ballot by legislative ac- , $1,200. (personal and real) would be or imposing any new tax or ing circulated among voters in tion. Farm Bureau is Farmers who have chosen to abolished. This means that fees without a 60 percent voter order to put them on the ballot represented on that committee. join P .A. 116 are refunded all many presently exempted approval. in the November election. Very few people are looking of their property taxes above 7 properties, such as government It transfers, In effect, respon- These include petitions by Rep. at the present tax system which percent of their household in- buildings, 4-H, FFA, Boy sibility for funding programs Siljander, Rep. Roy Smith, bases property taxes on ability come with no maximum limit. Scouts and Girl Scouts proper- from local government to the TRIM, STRIDE, Tisch and to pay through the "circuit They are also exempt from cer- ties, agricultural trees, shrubs state. It is estimated that -Sen. Fredericks. breaker" or homestead tax tain special assessments. and vines, automobiles, trucks, revenue lost would amount to Other proposals are being relief program. It Is often not It may be worthwhile to look commercial forest reserve $2 billion. The question is, promoted in the legislature by recognized that In many cases, at the effect of some of the pro- lands, beet sugar. inventories, "Where would the money various legislators, including low Income elderly people pay posals that are being con- etc. , could be' assessed and come from to replace that . Rep. Montgomery, Rep. Roy no property tax because It Is sidered. For example, cutting taxed. revenue?" especially in light of Smith, Rep. Mathieu, Rep. returned to them in the form of the property tax rate means a It does, however, tie into the the fact that the state budget is Buth (MCFEE proposal), Rep. the "circuit breaker" or loss of $51 million per mill. ' constitution certain other ex- being slashed drastically due to Sietsema, Rep. Fitzpatrick and homestead rebate. The proposal that has re- emptions such as the present Michigan's recession. the Republican Task Force. ' Many other homeowners, ceived the most publicity is the exemption on farm personal The governor's budget an- Senate proposals are pro- including farmers, presently Tisch petition. It appears to be property (livestock and farm nounced in January contained moted by Sen. Faxon, Sen. receive as much as one half simple to most people because machinery and equipment) ,' severe cuts, many of which are Kammer, Sen. Monsma, Sen. their property taxes back In the i~requires that assessments be mechanic's tools. etc. It also Important to farmers. Since Corbin and Sen. Arthurholtz. form of a refund. Farmers In cut In half from the present 50 exempts taxes for those per- then new budget cuts have Still others are in the drafting the P.A. 116 program receive percent constitutional require- sons with incomes under been announced almost week- stage. much more along with other ment to 25 percent. This would $5,000 and those wit~ incomes ly that have added up to over A Democratic Task Force is protections. More than one not necessarily cut the property of $5,000 to $10,500 an addi- $400 million. The latest Is a cut also in the process of looking at third of a billion dollars is now tax in half. That would depend tional 50 percent. Those' over of $50 million In state aid for its Ideas on tax reform or tax refunded to homestead and on the level of assessment. 62' years of age woul,d be ex- 'schools. This year Michigan's 'shifts.. farm owners. The assessment cut would empt from educational proper- "rainy day" fl,1nd, which Gov. Milliken also has a pro- Renters are also eligible for a not apply to land currently en- ty taxes. There are provis~ons amounts to about $200 million, posal. The governor has alsQ refund on the tax' portion of rolled in P.A. 116. It would to give similar relief tc?r~r:tters .. '(continued on page 13)' MAY, 1980 FARM NEWS PAGES Proposal ~ould Hurt Dairy Income, Farm Bureau Co-op Bargaining and Milk. f}uality. on the A letter from Michigan Farm Bureau President Elton R. If the proposal were adopted, he warns, the result would be Craig feels it is important for dairy farmers to explain to con- NATIONAL Smith, opposing a public hear- ing on the regulatory treatment of reconstituted milk under lower income for dairy farmers and possible disruption in some sumers that what the CNI is proposing is a lower quality SCENE markets. product. "I think there are federal marketing orders, was 'The effect on dairymen many consumers who do not one of over 7,000 received by would be largely contingent realize that we're talking about Grain Reserve Reopened: Corn farmers who did not the USDA. Consumers, dairy upon the demand for a different product that is not participate in the 1979 feed grain program will be allowed to farmers, farm organizations reconstituted milk," he ex- comparable to the fresh milk place a limited quantity of corn in the farmer-owned grain and congressmen made com- plained. "There is no question they can buy now in their reserve. The action follows the signing of authorizing legisla- ments on the proposal, peti- that if sales of reconstituted, grocery stores." tion by President Carter and will help farmers isolate addi- tioned by the Community blend and filled milks were to tional corn stocks from the marketplace and strengthen Reconstituted skim milk is market prices. Nutrition Institute, a consumer capture a sizeable share of the blending non-fat dry milk with food advocacy organization, fresh fluid milk market, pro- This option for previously ineligible com farmers will be water and some fresh milk, and before the Feb. 29 deadline. ducer prices for fluid milk available on a first-come, first-served basis until approx- would contain lower solids-not- The issue is not restricted to would drop to the manufactu~- imately 295 million bushels of previously ineligible corn fat content. The solids-not-fat the addition of water to ing level in order to be com- have been placed in the reserve, or May 15, whichever component of milk contains the comes first. powdered milk or the exclusion petitive. protein, calcium and other of reconstituted milk from the "There are some markets in Farmers who did not participate in the 1979 feed grains valuable nutrients of milk, and pricing provisions of federal the upper Midwest where program and who currently have corn under a regular nine- under the proposal would be orders. The CNI petition would dairymen ship to fluid milk, month price support loan will continue to be eligible to enter reduced from 8.5 or 8.6 per- permit a processor to blend where whole milk and low-fat their grain into the reserve regardless of how many bushels cent for fresh fluid milk to 8.25 reconstituted milk with fresh milk sales in these markets of previously ineligible corn goes into the reserve. percent for reconstituted milk, fluid milk and give li~ense to would be subject. to a lot of Craig explained. the sale of imitation milk in disruptions by this reconstituted House Ag Committee Raises Price Support Loans: direct competition with fresh milk. Dairymen shipping to "There is no question in my . The House Agriculture Committee has approved a bill fluid products. markets with over-order prices mind that lowering the solids- (H.R. 6245) which would raise price support loan rates for The stated objective of the would be at a disadvantage. not-fat content of milk commodities affected by export embargoes. In addition, the CNI is lower cost alternatives to The more an over-order price translates into a less palatable committee approved several other bills which offer Congress fluid milk and its petition pro- exceeded the minimum federal and less nutritious product, " a choice between two alternative plans for increasing 1980 poses that reconstituted milk order price, the greater would Craig said. "This aspect of the and 1981 crop support loans without regard to whether ex- products be exempted from the be the incentive for the lower CNI proposal has not been told port embargoes are in effect. pricing provisions of federal cost reconstituted products. to the American consumer. orders. Smith told the USDA "We feel the proposal has "Finally, one of the reasons Farm Bureau FUes Statement on Aerial Application of that the institute's charges that the potential of reducing effec- CNI wants to change our milk Pesticides: A petition signed by 73 persons under the lower-cost alternatives to fl~id tive bargaining for dairy marketing system is to lower auspices of "Friends of the Earth" to restrict the application milk are being eliminated from cooperatives - which has consumer prices for milk. Yet, of pesticides on agricultural crops is "without factual or . commerce by federal milk been one of the original goals if the CNI proposal were scientific support," the American Farm Bureau Federation I( , , marketing orders c041d not be of the CNl," said Craig. "Ap- adopted, store purchased non- has told the Environmental Protection Agency. In a state- substantiat~d and -that a near- parently, it is kosher for some fat dry milk would continue to ment filed in mid-April with the EPA and the Federal Avia- ing was neither required nor other segments of the economy be the most economical buy," tion Administration, the AFBF said the proposed policy necessary. to bargain, but not dairymen. Craig said. "For years, educa- changes in aerial application of pesticides would create Although no decision has hAlso, a lot of the industry's tional programs aimed at con- adverse economic implications for agriculture, the balance been announced by USDA, promotion programs could be sumers and low income people of payments and the economy. Robert Craig, manager of jeopardized where deductions have emphasized. the use of The proposal would require mandatory approval of ad- MFB's Commodity Activities are incorporated into an over- non-fat dry milk in the diet for joining landowners, as well as occupants of non-farmland and Research Department, order price that is generally run those who wanted a lower-cost adjacent to the spray treated area, before pesticides could be predicts there will be a hearing. in the various retail markets." alternative. " applied. Interest Rates on 1980 Crop Loans: The USDA has announced the interest rate on all 1980 crop loans made by FarlDers Urg~d ~o Place Land the Commodity Credit Corporation will be 13 per-cent. The rate will also apply to any new 1979 crop loans and new farm storage facility loans made after April 18. The .new in Public Access StalDp ProgralD rates are based on the cost of borrowing money from the U.S. Treasury. Farmers who already have CCC commodity or facility Landowners in southern 41 participating counties in and wanton misconduct of loans would not be affected by the new interest rates. Lower Michigan have until July southern Lower Michigan the owner. 1 to sign up for the state's (Zone 3 - approximately that The DNR will provide land- Public Access Stamp Program. Under the program, the part of the state extending from Muskegon to Bay City). owners with signs that will in- Feds Make Money dicate that hunting is permitted Department of Natural Re- sources leases land for hunter Land-leasing applications are available at all DNR field of- there under the Public Access Available for Farm Loans Stamp Program and that use. The state pays from 50 fices, county Agricultural The Federal Reserve Board In annou'ncing the plan, hunters must obtain permission cents to $6' per acre to land- Stabilization and Conservation recently said that it is making Federal Reserve Board Vice from the landowner to hunt on owners, depending on the land Service offices, county Farm up to $3 billion available to Chairman Frederick H. Schultz the land. Landowners may available - woodlots, marsh- Bureau offices and Michigan member banks exclusively for said the board had determined limit the number of hunters us- land, brush land , idle fields not State University Extension of- loans to farmers and small that farmers and small ing their land at anyone time. cropped, grain lands left for fices. Leases cover the period businessmen. businessmen were particularly wildlife, etc. This is an increase from September 15 to March 1 Urbain adds that a land- "Farm Bureau is very hard-hit by high interest rates. over last year's rates. of each year. Public Act 373, owner may terminate his lease pleased that the Federal Re- During 1979, almost the legislation authorizing the at any time. serve Board has taken action to Delano said the action was a 120,000 acres were leased leasing, ensures continuation help relieve the credit crunch in direct result of a meeting he with an average payment of of the program through "We hope to have lists of and other farm leaders had rural areas," said Robert B. $279.55 paid to' each land- December 1982. leased land available for recently with Federal Reserve Delano, president of the owner, says John Urbain, DNR Urbain says DNR wildlife hunters at DNR district offices American Farm Bureau Feder- Board Chairman Paul Volcker wildlife executive. During specialists will inspect each and ASCS offices before where they outlined the credit ation. 1977 -78, the first year of the piece of property before it is ap- September 15," he says. problems being faced by farm- The action makes the funds program, the average payment proved for leasing. He em- About 350,000 hunters are ers and ranchers. available to banks at a rate of per landowner was $249.00, phasizes that landowners are expected to hunt in southern 13 percent. Delano said that To qualify for the newly- he said. free from liability under the Lower Michigan this year. The would result in loans to farmers available funds, banks must Funding for the program law for injuries to anyone public access stamp program in the range of 15 to 18 per- have total assets of less than comes from hunters who pur- hunting on their leased should open over 150,000 cent, which is about two points $100 million and show a loan- chase a $1 Public Access lands. unless there was acres of privately owned land below the present federal dis- to-deposit ratio of at least 68 Stamp if they wish to hunt in gross negligence or willful . to hunters, the DNR says. count rate. percent. J'AGE6 F.ARM.NEWS Time for the Annual Rip-Off The farmer stands in the aftermath of a rain- year for many decades, but their mode of travel has storm, gazing in bewilderment at the streaked roof changed. They travel in caravans that might include and the sticky rivelets that trace an ugly pattern Cadillacs, Lincolns and big Airstream trailers. (The down the sides of the barn to the red puddles license plates on their cars and those on their 1. If you see what. you believe might be a around its foundation. Just the night before, when trailers might be from different states.) They fre- caravan of these operators, alert local authorities of he went in for supper, he had turned around to quently use a trailer park as a base of operation. their location .. look with satisfaction at the freshly-painted barn Structured, well-disciplined, well-organized, they - 2. If you are approached by people offering roof. It had looked so go<;>d .... will "work" the cities, towns and countryside in various services, such as painting, driveway repair Down the road a few miles, another farmer stares areas within driving distance of their base. or eavestroughing, and the price is about one-third despondently at the new eavestroughing that had Painting, eavestroughing and driveway repair of what a legitimate concern would charge, be been hung the day before. Part of it is drooping, services are the most common approach to farmer- suspicious! most is laying on the ground. A closer inspection victims. The elderly, who frequently keep jewelry 3. Do not let them in your home. If they become shows why - the eavestroughing is constructed of and money in their homes, are a favorite target too. aggressive, tell them to 'leave and call your local In jewelry, variety and grocery stores in towns and police. Make the report; even if you are not vic- cardboard. cities, women, and sometimes children, are used to timized. These two farmers were victims of the kind of create a commotion or otherwise distract owners' 4. If you are victimized, report it to your local swindle committed by members of the same "band" and employees' attention away from the money or police. It may be too late to recoup your losses, but of roving rip-off artists and thieves that invade goods they intend to steal. by making the report, you are protecting your Michigan this time of year. The reason they were According to Detective Lt. Darrell Pope and neighbor from becoming the next victim. victims may also have been the same - the three Detective Sgt. Bill Bradway of the Michigan State 5. Alert your local business people that they "G's" - greed, or eagerness to take advantage of a Police, there were $500,000 in r~ported losses as a may be targets of these roving bands so they can too-good-to-be-true offer; gullibility, the traditional result of the thieves' annual visit to Michigan last take precautionary measures. willingness of a farmer to take people at"their word; year. This is a modest figure, they claim, compared If you prefer no't to' contact your local law and goodness, that basic belief that his fellow man to actual losses because so many of the crimes re- enforcement agencies or the State Police yourself, follows the Golden Rule like he does. main unreported. - call the Michigan Farm Bureau and ask for Ron If these farmers who hired the roof painting and These losses can be reduced significantly, say,the Nelson, who is in charge ,of the Rural Crime Pre- eavestroughing jobs done had left their farm homes detectives, through the cooperation of citizens. vention Program (517-323-7000, Ext. 559). Pro- while these "services" were being performed, an in- Especially helpful to law enforcement officials is in- vide him with the details of your suspicions and/ or ventory of livestock, gasoline, equipment and even formation on the location of the bands. Simply let- encounter. money from the house itself, might show they were ting the thieves know they are under surveillance is By making citizens a part of the crime prevention also victims of theft. an effective crime prevention measure, they say. information network, the State Police hope the rov- These roving bands are nothing new to Pope has some suggestions for citizen involve- ing bands of thieves and rip-off artists will look for Michigan. They've been coming around this time of ment in attacking this annual problem: "greener pastures)' than Michigan next spring. New MeDlber-Only MAKE DELICIOUS DiseoDDt PrograDl CIDER, WINES, AND Michigan Farm Bureau members in northern Michigan can now take advantage of MFB's new car and truck dis- count program without having to drive long distances. NATURAL FRUIT. JUICES Ben Hodges Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc., located in West at Year 'Round Savings. Branch, has agreed to sell members new model Chevrolet Just a few turns of the pressing screw, and you'll and Oldsmobile cars and Chevrolet trucks at a substantial be sipping cider so pure and so delicious ...you'll never want store bought cider again. Naturally savings. sweetened beverages with no preservatives or Hodges will sell the cars out of stock or ordered by chemical additives are yours to enjoy with the members for $150 over dealer cost, except Corvettes which Garden Way Fruit Grinder/Cider Press. Once you will be sold for $1,000 over cost. The $150 mark-up in- taste the wholesome goodness of "tree fresh" . cludes dealer servicing. Special orders for cars willrequire a fruit juices, your family and friends will use the $100 deposit at the time the order is plac~d. press all year 'round. • Stands a full 4 ft. tall Members may also purchase trucks at a discount accord- • Pine and select hardwood construction ing to the following schedule: light trucks and vans (4x2) • Complete one year warranty and Suburbans (4x2) - $150 over dealer cost; Blazers - light Available fully assembled and in two economical trucks, Suburbans (4x4) - $150 over dealer cost from March kit forms. 1 to September 30 and $300 over dealer cost from October Send for free infonnation today! 1 to February 29; and medium size trucks (50-60-70) - $500 Or call Tall-FREE over dealer costs. 800.451.5088, ext. 53. All truck and van mark-ups include gealer servicing. Orders for light trucks, vans, Suburbans and Blazers - light truck and Suburban models, will require a $100 deposit at ...-------------- ITO: Cider Press clo Garden Way Research . IDept.A-316P, Charlotte, VT. 05445 I the time the order is placed. Orders for medium size trucks will require a $300 deposit. IYES! Please send me free information describing I Farm Bureau members must contact Terry Hodges in- /" ...... , the Garden Way Fruit Grinder/Cider Press. I order to obtain a price quotation on any of the above vehicles. His phone number is 517-345-1022. Members I ~~U\: Name II must present a current Farm Bureau membership card when (\~ Please print full name and address. ordering in person or provide their membership card number on phone orders. \ \Jt~~O~1 J I Address ---------- I Ben Hodges Chevrolet is located at 2265 S. M-76 in West " _/ / I City ---------- ;.)I Branch. @1980GardenWay,lnc. ------------- State Zip ----- Farm Bureau Leaders Sow Seeds Of Fis(!al Responsibility Farm Bureau leaders who after year - less government fiscal policies and our congress- organization's 1980 annual R. Smith, led the delegation participated in the 20th annual intervention in the market- men are under tremendous convention in Phoenix, Ariz., of farmers. Michigan Farm Bureau place, demands for a balanced pressure to curb inflation, the Farm Bureau leaders told More than 2,500 Farm Legislative Seminar, March 24 federal budget, less govern- restore productivity and im- congressmen, "As Farm Bureau members nationwide to 27, in Washington, D.C., ment spending," says Vivian prove real incomes." Bureau members, we agreed to visit Capitol Hill each year dur- recognize that the fiscal policies Lott, Michigan Farm Bureau During their four-day visit in bend our policy against using ing the grassroots lobbying ef- they support are more conser- Women's chairman and. the nation's capitol, Lott and food as an economic weapon fort which is scheduled during vative than what has been' organizer of this year's ac- other county Farm Bureau when President Carter assured the months of February popular in the nation's capitol tivities. "But in 1980, the Con- leaders, were assured that the us that a threat to our national throu~h April. in recent years. gress is listening. The whole Congress and administration security did exist, but we can- "We have taken the same . country has been feeling the ef- ' message to Washington year fects of irresponsible federal are working toward a balanced budget plan for 1981. Talk of a not stand by and watch our in- dustry buckle under the ad- INCREASE .' balanced budget encouraged the Michigan farmers, but they ministration's mismanagement of the national economy and EFFICIENCY emphasize that restraint in U.S. foreign policy." government spending must be Farmers, they said, have the watchword for several been short changed by ad- years to come. ministration promises to curb In meetings with USDA of- the adverse effects of the em- ficials, Michigan's congre.s- .bargo on American agriculture. sional delegation and the press, "We asked for broader sanc- Michigan Farm Bureau Presi- tions against the Soviets in- dent Elton R. Smith explained cluding a halt in cultural and that the Michigan farmers do technological exchanges; our not expect to see a turnaround request has been ignored. We in the economy in a single year asked for diversion payments of fiscal restraint. But, he told to reduce the loss impact for Put new Co-op@oil, air and fuel filters on your equipment. Dirty filters can cause excessive engine wear and waste fuel. Check all your filters Harold Sikkenga, Muskegon County legislative leader (left) and Con- often and replace with gressman Guy VanderJagt (right) talked about the effects of the SovIet Co-o~ filters. Just grain embargo on fanners at the congressional breakfast. another product from Farmers Petroleum to help you get More Acres j • per GaUon. See These Participating Dealers: Branch County Farm Bureau Oil Chesaning Farmers Co-op Falmouth Co-op Co. (McBain & Merritt Branches Marshall Farm Bureau Oil Co. USDA Undersecretary Jim Williams told the group that the Ruth Farmers USDA is concerned with the preservation of the family farm. Elevator Saginaw Farm the Washington leaders, "we our nation's grain farmers and Bureau Oil Co. do expect to see our govern- have been denied." Sebewaing Northwest Michlgan legislative leader Kenneth Engle (left) and Con- ment launch the battle against In their visits with Michigan Farmers Co-op gressman Don Albosta (right) discussed Issues of mncem to farmers. inflation nationwide - starting congressmen, the county Farm Thunder Bay 'with the balanced federal Bureau leaders stressed Farmers Co-op, Inc. budget promised by the ad- agriculture's contribution to the ministration and Congress." nation's balance of payments Farmers Petroleum Farm Bureau leaders also through sales in the interna- Branches: met in individual sessions with tional market. Breckenridge congressional leaders where By cutting off or clogging Caro they talked about the economic farm~rs' access to international Cassopolis outlook for farmers in 1980. markets, the administration ac- Comstock Park Farmers, in particular, they told tion threatens to reduce the im- Emmett the congressmen, have felt the portant trade dollars coming to Hart crippling effects of higher in- the United States from those Jonesville terest rates and double digit in- markets, they said. Linwood flation. Cost of credit and pro- According to 1979 trade Petoskey duction supplies will take their figures, agricultural products Sandusky toll on the nation's farmers in netted $20 billion for the U.S. Scottville 1980, they said .. S1.Johns economy, offsetting an Traverse City Economic problems for estimated $45 billion paid for agriculture have been further foreign oil imports. complicated by the effects of The 1980 Michigan Farm the Soviet grain embargo im- Bureau Washington Legislative posed by President Carter Seminar involved 125 Mich- w.-. tbur farm Comes f"st Congressman William Broomfield (left) and L C. ScramBn (right), MFB earlier this year. Recalling the action of igan farmers representing diversified agricultural interests FaRmr" Young Farmer chairman, talked about balancing the 1980 federal budget. American Federation Farm delegates Bureau at the throughout the state. Michigan Farm Bureau president. Elton BUreaU FARMERS PETROLEUM PAGE 8 FARM NEWS MAY, 1980 HI-OSH": Negative Impact for Youth Employment If Michigan's farm employers "Specifically, differences in dard not found in the OSHA state departments of Public hearing process for agricultural aren't alert to their opportunity the state and federal definition regulations. This standard pro- Health and Social Services, employers. "In the hearings for public comment on MI- of a minor mean that Michigan hibits a minor from working Michigan State University, the process, the farm employers' OSHA's new youth employ- youth under the age of 18 "under equipment or Migrant Legal Assistance Pro- viewpoint can be heard. With- ment standards, then the state would be brought under the machinery which has been ject and Michigan Farm out the response and comment bureaucracy will certainly add provisions of the state stan- elevated by a hoist, jack, blocks Bureau. of the agricultural sector, we another chapter to the dard, the federal cut-off point is or hydrauliC power system." will find ourselves operating regulatory rule books, warns 16 years of age. There are no exemptions to "There were no young peo- under this new set of stan- Harold Scharp, operations this regulation. ple on the committee and there "We are also very concerned dards, which could threaten manager of the Michigan Agn- were no actively producing about the use of such inexact Scharp also expresses dis- youth employment in agricul- cultural Services Association. farmers on the committee," terms as 'close adult super- satisfaction with the composi- ture or a producer's farming A senec; of fIve public hear tion of the advisory committee Scharp says. "The people who vision.' There is the very real operation. At the same time, Ings are sch"duled around the appointed to help the Depart- are to be regulated were ex- possibility that this term will ulti- these rules would offer no state In May and Scharp hopf's ment of Labor draft the new cluded from the drafting pro- mately be defined through the more effective protection for that a significant number of Judicial process and at the cost standards. cess. " young people than what is pro- agricultural employers will of a farm operator's livelihood. The advisory committee in- He stresses the importance vided under federal make an effort to express their "I am convinced that if the cluded representatives of the of participating in the public standards. " opinions to the Department of state standards are approved, Scharp cites statistics from Labor, eIther In person or they will have a wide ranging the Michigan Department of through written comment negative impact on the hiring of Public hearings on the Youth Employment Standard Labor which show compen- "It is not MASA's position to minors for agricultural work," Act will be held at the following locations: sable injuries to Michigan youth discontinue the regulation of Scharp says. under the age of 18 who were May 19, 1980 youth employment. Our posi- employed in agriculture in The Michigan requirements Caro Regional Mental Health Center tion Is that no evidence has 1977 and 1978 totalled 126; also expand certification and Administration Building - Ground Level been offereQ which requires fatalities for the years 1977 training requirements to 16 and Caro, Michigan 48723 standards more strict than the through 1980 (to date) were 17 year olds. The federal stan- May 20,1980 existing federal standards. We reported at three persons. dards prevent youth under the Department of Public Health believe that the federal stan- Copies of the proposed age of 16 from operating trac- Olin Baker West Building - Room I-B dards are entirely appropriate Department of Labor Youth tors with more than 20 PTO Lansing, Michigan 48909 and more than adequate," says Employment Standards have horsepower or certain types of Scharp. May 22,1980 been mailed to all members of farm machinery unless they He says 11 of the 17 rules in Van Buren County Farm Bureau Office MASA. MASA members who have been issued a certificate of the Michigan proposal are near Route 5, P.O. Box 172 have net yet received a copy training. The Michigan stan- duplicates of the federal Oc- Paw Paw, Michigan 49879 can do so by writing to MASA, dard would require a certificate cupation Safety and Health May 27,1980 P.O. Box 30960, Lansing,' of training or a valid driver's Administration standards Central Michigan University Mich. 48909, or by calling license to allow 16 and 17 year which have regulated youth University Center, Preston Road Harold Scharp at olds to operate such equip- employment In agriculture Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48851 517-323-7000, Ext. 553. ment. Despite such certifica- since 1970. Other interested persons can tlon, the Michigan standard May 28,1980 "Farmers have lived with obtain copies of the proposed these federal regulations for ten would stili require "close adult Northwestern Michigan College supervision" lor aU youth be- Health Education Building - Room 207 rules by writing to the WagQ years and have responded Hour Division, Michigan positively," Scharp says. tween the ages of 14 and 17. 1701 E. Front Street Traverse City, Michigan 49649 Department of Labor, State Why then does the agricul- A requirement related to Secondary Complex, Second tural sector oppose the adop- "equipment and machinery The hearings will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Floor, B-Wing, 7150 Harris tion of a similar Michigan stan- safeguards" in the Michigan Drive, Lansing, Mich. 48909. dard? standard. would add a stan- r;r I weather. to anythingexposed to dirt, Win~,and Tri-Flon is a penetrating, lubricating spray that will improve the efficiency and prolong 'rom chemical exposure. And by practica:-1 eliminating friction, wear on working parts is reduced to a minimum. Tri-Flcn gives you lubricating, penetrat- I I the life of just about any tools or maChinery you use .• Billions of speciaJly processed, microscopic Teflon* beads suspended in solution create a • ing protection for all your equipment in a • single product. It's the heavy-duty treatment for all your heavy-duty equipment. I I virtually friction-free coating for almost any surface in a tem- perature range from -65°F to TIII-FI.C*" I I +470°F. Tri-Flco displaces rust. grit and moisture to pre- vent abrasjve bUild-up and corrosion lubricant with Tefton" Making your life a little smoother. I AloL Chances are If you're not uSing a Silage preservative I I I I or are using one other than Crop Cure, you have more I Do it to anything than your share of heat and less than your share of protein and feed value. If you don't believe It, check the comparison chart below .• • A.sul tl based Untruted Treated on research lab • Higher levels of butYriC .Up to 1(r mote protem that moves. oratory com p.HlSons. aCid indlC41ung sPOII'08 tlVI,ltlbk! fO' dlgesuoo • Up to 5O'll. more loss of drvmtltt.r from heltmg. • D,rker colortltton •• strong musty odor • Ac.tIC acid IFlCretlSed by up to 25 Reduced mold r.sult. log '" less hutlng I II Make the move to Crop Cure this season. I For more deaJer information: Name Company _ _ I I Address Telephone . .__ _ :J 8:c1mJ . U Domain, New Richmond. Inc. WI~on~m 54017 I !~ ~.,8defTwtlOlE' Tri-FJon Company, 3180 PuUman St., Costa Mesa CA 92626, fnJ/854-6044 D..f>ontde~.&Co '''' •••••••••••••••••• MAY, 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Dates Set for Incentives to Boost Membership Totols AFBF Grape Conference At their April meeting, the $40 membership dues ap- bership that equals 80 percent equal not less than 90.1 per- Michigan Farm Bureau Board proved by voting delegates at The American Farm Bureau or less of quota, no incentive cent nor more than 100 per- of Directors approved several the 1979 MFB annual meeting, Federation will be sponsoring a dollars will be paid to the coun- cent of the county Farm changes in the County Farm to become effective Sept. 1, national grape conference in ty Farm Bureau. (Quota is Bureau's quota. Bureau Relationship Agree- 1980. Sacramento, Cal,if., June 16 to defined in the agreement as the ment that had been recom-' 17. county's previous year's "The county Farm Bureau As an incentive for con- For further information on mended by a 12-member com- membership total.) will receive $14 for each of the conference, contact the mittee. tinuous membership growth those memberships processed Commodity Activities and Re- The major changes ap- and encouragement for county "The county Farm Bureau by MFB that cause the county search Department, Michigan proved by the board dealt with Farm Bureaus to complete will receive $5 for each of those Farm Bureau's membership to Farm Bureau, P.O. Box financing of county Farm their membership drives by an memberships processed by equal more than 100 percent 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909. of the county Farm Bureau's quota. "In the event the county Farm Bureau achieves 105 percent of its quota by January 31, it will receive an additional bonus payment in an amount to equal 20 percent of all incen- tive dollars earned by January 31. To qualify for such bonus payment, memberships must ~ LtP ... Wayne Wood, chairman of the County Farm Bureau Relationship Agreement Committee, reported on the be in the home office by the end of the third working day following January 31." committee's recommendations at the Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors at their April meeting. Bureaus. Under the new agree- early date, an incentive dollar MFB that cause the county During May and June, the ment, which uecomes effective program has been included in Farm Bureau's membership to 12 committee members will be Co-op@SF-CD Oil is the Sept. 1 if it is approved by two- the new agreement. equal not less than 80.1 per- FIRST all temperature SF going to the boards of directors oil fully certified in Michi- thirds of the counties, $11 of cent nor more than 90 percent of each county Farm Bureau in gan for 80-81 gasoline and each paid membership within a According to Wayne Wood, of the county Farm Bureau's their districts to explain the diesel cars! Use Co-op specific county would be re- chairman of the committee, quota. changes i~ the agreement and SF-CD Oil and get more tained by the county Farm county Farm Bureaus will be ask for their ratification. In from each gallon of gaso- paid incentive dollars by MFB line because it doesn't Bureau and $29 would be "The county Farm Bureau order for the agreement to break down. Just another remitted to Michigan Farm using the following criteria: will receive $9 for each of those' become effective Sept. 1, it will product from Farmers Bureau. memberships processed by be necessary for two-thirds of Petroleum to help you The new distribution of "For that portion of the MFB that cause the county the counties to approve the get More Acres per membership funds is based on county Farm Bureau's mem- new agreement. Gallon. Farm Bureau's membership to See These Communicating:. It Between Participating Dealers: Can Save More Than You Branch County Your Marriage and Me Farm Bureau Oil Chesaning By Judy Kissane Farmers Co-op Falmouth 1980 Michigan Farm Bureau Co-op Co. (McBain & Last month, when I was a late spring," and the next Outstanding Merritt Branches down with the flu, I wasn't feel- thing I knew he was headed for Young Farm Woman '~. Marshall Farm ing up to communicating with the field with the Massey Bureau Oil Co. anyone, so I was very grateful Ferguson 1135. I suspected, Ruth Farmers Frustrations with the weather realize that this is an election to Bill for coming to my rescue but didn't know for sure, that Elevator and machinery are those a year and the politicians out- with a guest column. He really he was going to plant that thing Saginaw Farm farm couple can conquer by number the statesmen. Bureau Oil Co. did a fine job and I'm sure that so deep it would take four men cooperating and com- The Washington Legislative Sebewaing more than a few farm wives ap- and a boy to yank it out of that municating with one another. Seminar is a worthwhile activity Farmers Co-op preciated the recognition for mudhole. The frustrations that farmers and it was rewarding to see our Thunder Bay their many roles in the farming Of course, help in those feel with government regula- legislative leaders working hard Farmers Co-op, Inc. operation. numbers and gender aren't tion, inflation and political to present our farm viewpoint I guess that's why I feel so plentiful around our place, so tampering with the market to the congressmen. As legisla- bad about the creek rising. Farmers Petroleum guess who got drafted. All I can system, can be conquered too, tive leaders, we visited with You may remember Bill say is that it's a good farm wife Branches: by working together as Farm Michigan congressmen both at promised I'd be back this Breckenridge who can figure out what all Bureau members through ac- the scheduled breakfast month, "the good Lord willing Caro those hand signals and arm tivities such as the Washington meeting and in personal visits Cassopolis and the creek don't rise." Well, wavings mean when you're try- Legislative Seminar. to their offices. We found these Comstock Park I was back on my feet soon ing to pull a tractor out of the enough and the way I felt I was Bill and I were a part of this meetings valuable and en- Emmett mud. Unfortunately, your best couraging. Hart sure the good Lord had a hand year's seminar and though we efforts are never quite good Jonesville in making that possible. So I could only stay for the planned I would like to see more peo- enough. But I tried, remember- Linwood didn't complain when the rain legislative activities, we found ple participate in the Legislative ing how Bill helped me when I Petoskey fell for several days swelling the Washington, D.C., to be a Seminar. I feel it is one of the Sandusky was stuck in bed with the flu. creek and soaking the fields. fascinating and frustrating city. most worthwhile of all of the Scottville Given good health and shelter, It was no use ... and I con- Farm Bureau Women's ac- S1. Johns Fascinating when you realize I even managed to hum a tune cluded that it was a miracle that tivities. Any Farm Bureau Traverse City the great and not so great deci- member can join the Heritage or two while I hung the laundry the tractor ever got free and a sions that are made there; T our; legislative leaders are in the basement. miracle that the divorce courts frustrating when you see some selected by county Farm And then IT happened. aren't full of farm couples of the decisions that are made, Bureau boards. Bill had been muttering threatening to end it all because the red tape and bureaucracy about the rain in varying at- "she doesn't know how to pull In whatever capacity you can involved. titudes for a couple of days. a tractor out of the mud." participate, this is a valuable Wtwr. 'tlur Farm eom.s Fwst First, it was, "Well, we really need this rain." Then discon- We're lucky though, we decid- ed to stay together "Good Lord Fascinating when you realize that your voice can be heard experience. So next year, plan to let your voice be heard and FaRmr1 tent, "It's too wet to do anything. I hope we don't have willing and the creek don't rise." and counted in our nation's capitol; frustrating when you take part in the Washington Legislative Seminar. BUreaU FARMERS PETROLEUM Michigan Farmers Like "No-Till" System To meet the challenge of with less fuel, labor and conservation tillage systems soaring fuel prices and to pro- machinery while conserving have most of the same advan- tect their land from soil erosion, soil and water resources. Other tages, but to a lesser degree." more and more Michigan farmers are turning to conser- ilsparagus Growers Expect vation tillage practices. Con- servation tillage is any field Good Harvest This Year preparation method that re- With unseasonably warm duces the number of tillage weather in th~ last two weeks, operations and leaves all or asparagus growers are antici- part of the previous crop resi- pating a healthy product~on due on the soil surface. year. "There's no doubt about it," says Dwight Quisenberry, According to Harry Foster of agronomist for the USDA's Soil the Michigan Agricultural Conservation Service in East Cooperative Marketing Asso- Lansing, "conservation tillage ciation's Michigan Asparagus not only reduces oil consump- Growers Committee, a more tion to about one-sixth of that stringent grade for processed required for ordinary tillage asparagus has been established operations, it also reduces soil covered with a mulch from last 1. Select a good no-till planter this year. erosion 50 to 90 percent." year's crop residues. The resi- made for or modified for "The grade essentially According to Quisenberry, due mulch slows 'soil to air' no-till planting. shortens the length of the spear "clean" tillage methods, which evaporation losses of soil 2. Apply needed lime and the grower can bring to the pro- farmers have traditionally used, moisture. It also improves soil fertilizer. cessor for top dollar. By require an average of 7.4 aeration and structure because 3. Wait until the soil tempera- shortening the spear, a 100 gallons of fuel for each acre cul- there is less field traffic to pack ture is 50 degrees Fahren-. percent usable product should The Michigan Asparagus Ad- tivated. The "no-till" system, in the soil and the soil is mixed heit and the soil is dry be the result. A higher quality visory Board has developed a new which the soil is not touched less." enough to plow before finished pack is what we are- sales centerpiece promoting fresh, until planting time and this planting. frozen and canned asparagus after," said Foster. markets. The display piece, to be year's crop is planted through The method also protects the 4. Check planting depth (1112' used in banners, price cards and the residue of last year's crop, land from loss of soil and plant to 21f2 inches) and press The Direct Marketing Divi- other promotional materials, visual- requires only about 1.25 nutrients to wind and water wheel adjustment frequent- sion of MACMA is again selling ly depicts the merits of Michigan gallons of gasoline per acre. erosion, said Quisenberry, ly to get good soil-to-seed fresh hydro-cooled asparagus asparagus, as a nutritive, low calorie and readily avaUable pro- A strong proponent of no- resulting in less sediment and contact. in its Member-to-Member duct. Sales-aid kits will be available till, Quisenberry says this nutrient pollution of lakes and 5. Keep tractor speed below Asparagus Sale. to growers, packers and shippers. method not only saves fuel, it streams. 3112 miles per hour when also requires less labor. "Maxi- planting. mum tillage and planting takes Because no-till is a different 6. Control weeds and insects .June 12.15 about 4112 hours per acre. With way of planting and growing with approved pesticides no-till, the crop can be planted crops, djfferent management applied according to label in an hour or less," he said. techniques are required. directions and the latest ilsparagus Festival Set "No-till also helps conserve Quisenberry has several state and federal regulations. soil moisture," said the agrono- suggestions for farmers who "No-till is simple, easy and The Seventh Annual National Asparagus Festival will be mist. "More rain water soaks are considering no-till planting fast," conCludes Quisenberry. held in Oceana County June 12-15. The three-day festival into the soil when the surface is techniques: "It will produce good crops will include farm tours, the Asparagus Royale Parade and the Asparagus Smorgasbord. One of the highlights of the festival will be the tractor pull on Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Winston Speedway in Rothbury. Spread the Good Word! Brenda Parker of New Era willreign over the festivities as the 1980 Mrs. Asparagus. The Parker family raises asparagus and registered Appaloosa horses. Entry blanks and more information on the tractor pull along with general information on the festival may be ob- tained by writing the National Asparagus Festival, Box 117, Shelby, Mich. 49455. It's Time for Prior to the official opening of the festival, the Asparagus .il C.il 's Bakeoff will be held on Saturday, May 17. Anyone who has a unique dish made with asparagus may enter the bakeoff . • etn"er-to-. ember Cash prizes will be awarded to winners. For details on the ilsparagus Sole bakeoff, contact Sally Richards, New Era, Mich. 49446. Many asparagus recipes from previous bakeoffs are con- tained in a cookbook, entitled "A Festival of Good Eating ... from Asparagus Country." The National Asparagus Festival is selling these cookbooks. Below is an order blank for their purchase. ------------------------- Asparagus Cookbook Order Form Fresh Pack Asparagus, 20 Ibs. National Asparagus Festival Fresh Pack Asparagus, 10 Ibs. P.O. Box 117C High Density Orange Juice, 24/12 oz. cans Shelby, Michigan 49455 High Density Grapefruit Juioe, 24/12 oz. cans Lemonade Concentrate, 24/12 oz. cans Please send me cookbooks entitled "A Apple Cider Concentrate, 12/15 oz. jugs Festival of Good Eating ... from Asparagus Country, " at $3.95 plus $1.80 postage and handling for each. Enclosed is $5.75 for cookbooks = $_---_. (Prices are subject to change without n(ljce.) Contact your county Farm Bureau secretary or member-ta-member chairman Name Address for price information and order deadline. City State _ -~~-----------------------~ .FARM.NEWS J?AGE.11 Forestry Committee Looks at Industry Challenges gan Farm Bureau and affiliate 5. Member Identification: companies, the committee MFB should increase efforts to made the following recommen- identify members who have a dations: commodity interest in forestry. 1. Liaison With County The recommendations of the Farm Bureaus: We recom- Forestry Industry Study Com- mend that the members of the mittee were adopted by the MFB Forestry Industry Study Michigan Farm Bureau Board Committee serve as liaison of Directors at their April contacts to the county Farm meeting. Bureaus of which they are members. This should include the development of county IIE'fTER FUEL Recommendations of the MFB Forestry Industry Study Committee to assist timbering operations in the Farm Bureau forestry commit- E(~()NOMYWITH state were approved by the MFB Board of Directors at their April meeting. Forestry Industry Study Committee members are (left to right) Adrian Hendriksma, Allegan; Herb Reiley, Antrim; Ken Nye, MFB staff; Don Shirley, Copper Country; Art Bailey, MFB Board of Directors; Paul Bradley, Eaton; Hardy Elowsky, Montmorency; and Paul Huber, Clare. tees in those respective coun- ties. 2. Education of Forest ctJSTOMDIF~EL ~, Despite a resurgence 'of in- terest in Michigan's timbering who have an interest in tim- bering, we have learned that could be held liable if he were injured. Why? Because the law Landowners: MFB should strive to educate members and rl.l other private forest landowners industry as a potential re- many mill buyers are refusing could be interpreted to show on assistance and educational newable energy resource for to accept timber unless the that you were gaining eco- programs available through home heating and raw seller has workers compensa- nomic value by having the in- various agencies and educa- materials in the production of tion coverage. Nonetheless, dividual clean up your tional institutions. This should gasohol, forest industry leaders the economic burden of these woodlot." be accomplished by using ex- aren't optimistic. rates is oppressive to future ex- According to Nye, this ques- isting informational channels In fact, say representatives of pansion of this industry in the tion of liabilityis particularly im- within Farm Bureau. the industry, with worker~ state." portant now when many 3. Workers Compensa- MORE"aDS PBl GAI.LON compensation premiums set at "The problem doesn't stop homeowners are interested in tion: MFB and Farm Bureau $49 per $100 of payroll, the with commercial harvesters obtaining wood for fireplaces Insurance Group should coop- economic future of logging in though," says Nye. "Farmers and woodburning stoves. Buy Farmers Petroleum erate with the Michigan Tim- Custom Diesel Fuel and Michigan could face eve-n fur- who do some 'incidental' The Forestry Industry Study bermen's Association and other buy a premium diesel ther decline. harvesting from their woodlots Committee met April 8 and 9 interested parties to examine fuel. It'll run better and , "It is unfortunate, but we can may have adequate workers in Lansing to discuss the prob- pending workers compensation longer In all your farm assume that there are har- compensation coverage lems of workers compensation, legislation and its effect on the vehicles. It's a smart way vesters in the state who are through their existing agricul- liability, woodlot management, to conserve. Just another forestry industry, and in pro- product from Farmers operating without workers tural policies, but the definition education and financing of viding workers compensation Petroleum to help you compensation insurance. They of what constitutes incidental both conservation and produc- insurance for Farm Bureau get More Acres per are taking a chance, but the harvesting is not clear. Farmers tion forestry activities in the members or others who have a Gallon. costs of coverage are forcing may find themselves without state. need for thiS insurance in their them to take these risks," says adequate coverage in case of As a result of their discussion forestry operation. See These Ken Nye, secretary of the an injury or without a mill and consultation with experts 4. Liability for Forest Participating - Michigan Farm Bureau For- buyer for the cut lumber." from the Michigan Department Landowners: FBIG should estry Ind1,1stryStudy Commit- Dealers: Liability of forest land- of Natural Resources, the educate members and policy- tee, which is examining the owners, whatever their status, ' Forestry Department of holders as to their liability Branch County issues and problems of the in- is another problem, says Nye. 'Michigan State University, responsiblity in allowing the Farm Bureau Oil dustry. "Even if you allow a neighbor USDA's Agricultural Stabliza- Chesaning harvest and removal of fire- Farmers Co-op "Through our discussions or friend to take timber from tion and Conservation Service wood or other wood products with members of the committee Falmouth your woodlot at no cost, you and representatives of Michi- on their property. Co-op Co. (McBain & Merritt Branches Marshall Farm Search on for Energy Saving, Producing Ideas Bureau Oil Co. Ruth Farmers Elevator In last month's Farm News, the Farm Bureau Energy Idea AFBF may also award a maximum of 10 research grants Saginaw Farm Search program was introduced. So far, response has been of up to $5,000 each to members whose ideas and applica- Bureau Oi I Co. good. tions have been forwarded to AFBF from state Farm Sebewaing The program is intended to surface innovative ideas and Bureaus. Farmers Co-op technology which have saved energy on the farm or which The Idea Search is designed to stimulate Farm Bureau Thunder Bay produce energy needed for agriculture. members to share their energy saving ideas and to en- Farmers Co-op, Inc. There are two categories in the Energy Idea Search pro- courage members to participate in further research and gram, "Energy Saved" and "Germ of an Idea." development of ideas that could benefit agriculture. Farmers Petroleum Any Farm Bureau member, except those who are Branches: Energy Saved employees, who would like to submit an entry in either Breckenridge Farm Bureau members who have already done some- category, should complete the coupon below to receive ap- Caro thing to conserve or produce energy in farming operations, propriate entry .forms and information. Cassopolis farm buildings and livestock operations or around the Comstock Park house, who would like to share their ideas' with others, are encouraged to submit the information to the Michigan Farm -------------------------- Emmett Hart News. Members whose materials are published will receive Jonesville' $10. Ideas may also be published in members' county Farm Bureau Energy Idea Search Linwood newsletters. Please sen'd entry forms and information Petoskey Ideas published in the Farm News will be submitted to Sandusky on FARM BUREAU ENERGY SEARCH. Scottville AFBF's Farm Bureau News. Members whose ideas are published will receive $25 from AFBF. o Energy Saved Category SI. Johns o Germ of an Idea Category Traverse City Germ of an Idea Name _ This category is designed to surface ideas that have not Address _ been fully constructed or implemented, and which have not yet been tested but have the potential to save or produce energy and could be used or adapted to some part of a Zip farming operation. t;:ntries will be forwarded to AFBF. Ten Return to Energy Idea Search, Information Division, national winners will be invited to present their ideas at the Farm Bureau Energy Idea Symposium, Nov. 18 to 19, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909 FaRmr" 1980, in Chicago. They will receive travel expenses and a $500 cash award from AFBF. BUreaU FARMERS PETROlEUM -------------------------- .. -.' .. ..,- PAGE 12 FARM NEWS MAY, 1980 Member Life Form Bureau Insuranee, ltIiehigan Farm Radio Coverages Doubled SAY "GOODBYE" TO MICE, RATS, Network Keeogni%e Insurance benefits for Farm And, if the coverage is for GOPHERS Bureau members who renew the named member only, the "Formers of the Week" their Member Life policies will amount of life insurance pro- 51. Paul. MN(5pecial) A re- increase 100 percent at no ad- tection on a 34-year-old nowned engineer has invented Week of -March 17 - Donald K. ditional CQst, effective through- member jumps from $5,057 on an incredible Low-Frequency The Farmer of the Week Award, Steeker, a 22-year-old cash crop farm- the original schedule to Electronic Unit that guaran- sponsored by the Michigan Farm Radio out the policy year of April 1, Network and Farm Bureau Insurance er who took over operation of the fami- tees rodent-ridding power. 1980 to March 31, 1981. $10,114 with the increase. Group, recognizes Michigan farmers ly farm near Sebewaing five years ago. Remarkably, it powers its Coverages' on members vary, for their contributions to the agricultural He farms 263 acres and raises beets, This means benefits for rodent death-dealing signal Industry and the community. In addi- navy beans, kidney beans, corn and depending on the member's renewing members are now over a broad 'range, propel- tion to recognition from the news wheat. Stecker serves on the board of age and family situation, but ling its effect 10,000 square double the amounts listed in media, award winners receive a plaque Emanuel Lutheran Church in Sebe-' the cost is the same for all Farm feet and up to 15 acres. and award buckle and belt from their waing; is a member of the church the original policy, while the premium cost remains at just Bureau members - just $25 a Safe For Humans, local FBIG agent. men's choir, Ushers Club and other church committees; is a member of the $25 a year. This low cost pro- year. Farm Animals The Farmer of the Week Award reci- pients for March 1980 were: Huron County Farm Bureau and is ac- Members enrolling for the vides protection for the Called X-PEL Rodent Con- tive in the county Young Farmers. He member, spouse and children. first time will receive benefits as trol, the unit is absolutely was very active in Future Farmers of listed in th~ original policy harmless to dogs, cats, chick- America in the Unionville-Sebewaing "In the face of inflation, the schedule, although they will be ens, cattle, horses, etc. It's' Schools and earned the FFA State Pro- Member Life policy is an ex- ficiency Award in field crops, the FFA eligible for any benefit increases been field tested in apple or- Silver State Award, and the FFA Gold cellent value," said Walter when they renew their policies. chards, turkey ranches, feed ' State Award. He also serves as co- Lander, vice president of Farm Benefits to renewing members storage areas, and animal chairman of the local FFA Alumni barns. Bureau Life. "Because of the have increased six times since Group and has earned both the Silver substantial increase in benefits, It's ecology safe-no effect State Farmer Degree and the American the Member Life ptogram, inflation doesn't erode the on the environment. No poi- Farmer Degree. Stecker has served as available only to Farm Bureau value of Member Life." sons, no odors, no fogging, no a 4-H leader for five years and as vice members, was introduced six spraying, no mess, no baiting, president of the area 4-H Council. Here is an example of what years ago. .no 'ultra-sonics. It does not the increase would mean for a By the end of 1979, the ,electrocute rodents, but de- 34-year-old Farm Bureau Member Life program had paid stroys rats, mice, and gophers member and spouse. If the out nearly half a million dollars ~n a unique way. coverage applies to the in benefits on 475. claims. The Chinese Water Torture member and spouse only, the About 7,000 member families X-PEL, like the Chinese GARY BEST are insured through Member Water Torture, imperils the original policy schedule shows Week of March 3 - Gary Best, 31, a $4,057 benefit for the Life. nervous system and scrambles a dairy farmer from Snover who farms the rodent's life. The result member and a $1,000 benefit Farm Bureau members who 500 acres and milks 105 cows in part- - they are too "panicked" to nership with his father-in-law. Their for the spouse. With the 100 would like to enroll or find out eat, nor do they drink, they herd consists of purebred registered percent increase, these benefits more about the program just starve away. Holstein livestock. Best serves as a jump to $8,114 on the member should contact their Farm J-iave you ever tried' to sleep delegate for the Sandusky Local of the and $2,000 on the spouse. Bureau Insurance agent. when a water-faucet has been Michigan Milk Producers Association; is a member of the Sanilac County dripping every 10 to 20 sec- Farm Bureau board; Is past chairman onds? It's a nerve-racking of the county Young Farmers, past tension! Well, that's exactly chairman of the Sanilac County Dairy Banquet Commission. and past state finalist In the Michigan Farm Bureau J. W. HOFFMAN Week of March 24 - J. W. Hoff- ltIoneyltlorket Funds how X-PEL explodes cessantly on mice, rats and gophers. in- Discussion Meet; and he was named man, 57, a dairy and crop farmer from No Rest For The Wlckedl Outstanding Young Farmer of Sanilac Marshall who farms 1,000 acres and milks 65 cows In partnership with his By Paul R. Schlaack In the year and a half since X-PEL emits a terrifying County in 1978. Best and his wife, Cynthia, have three children. two sons. Hoffman, a lifelong farmer, Vice President, Investments interest rates began their march beat, like a Jack Hammer" serves as chairman of the Calhoun Farm Bureau Insurance Group toward the 19-percent-plus constantly drilling every 10 County ASCS Committee; vice presi- seconds around the clock. The nation's money market prime rate, the number of ac- dent of the Calhoun County Farmers These rodents get no rest from Petroleum Board; director at large of funds, born in the tight money counts has increased almost this everlasting rat-a-tat-tat! the Calhoun County Farm Bureau; is a days of 1974 to take advantage tenfold to 2.7 million. The Good News For Farmers member of the United Methodist of the high interest rates, have funds' assets, meanwhile, have Church in Marshall; and is a past mem- gone from $6.8 billion" in June The X-PEL Unit is now ber of the Mar-Lee School Board. He definitely arrived. available to farmers who suf- and his wife, Virginia, have five Money market funds began 1978 to just over $60 billion. fer extensive money damage children. un excitingly enough. In 1974 Their holdings now surpass to crops, orchards, alfalfa two former money managers those of stock and bond funds. fields, and "spoilage" of stored started the first money fund, The lure of money tunds grain and feed. , . the Reserve Fund. They hoped could fade if the inflation. ~hat No other rodent-riddance to attract corporate accounts accounts for their growth program you have ever tried and wealthy individuals who should subside. The record can work for you the way it high yields they now collect can with X-PEL Rodent Con- would pool idle funds for in- RONALD REISTER from their investments in short trol Unit. Gopher mounds WIll vestment in highly liquid Week of March 10 - Ronald term money market securities vanish and even dead pests money market instruments - will appear. Reister, 28, who operates a 320-acre would subside as well. fruit farm near Conklin In partnership Treasury bills, certificates of 45 Day FREE Trial Offer with his brother. They raise apples, deposits, commercial paper, Vigorous competition from banks and thrift institutions The makers are so sure that cherries and purple plums, and also etc. store and pack area growers' fruit. could also develop. you will rout rodents within The Reserve Fund led the J-4 weeks, they'll lend you a Reister serves as a member of the For the moment, though, Board of Education of Trinity Lutheran way and soon there were a new X-PEL Rodent Infesta- School in Conklin; is a member of the number of imitators, but the funds are one of the few tion Control Unit for 45 days. board of directors and treasurer of the the going for all was slow. widely available defenses There is absolutely no risk on Peach Ridge Fruit Growers Associa- Moreover, the funds came not against ever-rising consumer your part - it's just to prove tion; and is a member of the Ottawa prices. to you that you have every- from originally anticipated County Farm Bureau. He and his wife, Unlike the flamboyant thing to gain, and you'll wel- Linda, have three children. ALBERT RUGGLES sources, but largely from indi- come the loss of the pests. viduals with a few thousand mutual funds of the 1960s, Week of March 31 - Albert Rug- money market funds are ac- This spectacular break- dollars who did not have the through and FREE 45 Day gles, 43, a Kingston dairy farmer who money needed to buy Treasury tually a sober-looking group Trial Offer are described in farms 720 acres and milks 80 cows in and are managed by a very dif- partnership with his brother. Ruggles bills or other instruments that an interesting brochure which serves as a member of the Kingston sell in large denominations. ferent crowd from the storied will be mailed FREE to per- Community Schools Board of Educa- Not until early 1978 did the stock fund stars of the past, sons requesting it. tion; director of the Tuscola County money market industry assets often referred to metaphorical- Just send your name, ad- Soil Conservation Board; is a member ly as gunslingers. dress, zip code in letter or reach the $4 billion mark. of the Kingston Methodist Church and The attraction, then, of postcard for this FREE Bro- the Tuscola County Farm Bureau; and Lately, however, money money market funds for in- chure to: X-PEL, Dept. C. is a past member of the Farmers Home' market funds have become the vestors, is easy to understand. 2453 University Ave., St. Paul, Administration Board. Ruggles spent beanstalks of consumer in- MN 55114. Or phone 612- two years in the Navy before starting to vesting and the bane of the sav- They are highly liquid farm. He and his wife, Glennadine, ~1848,ask for Operator 192. DONALD K. STECKER have three children. ings bankers. (continued on page'13) MAY, 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 Proper Disposal of Chemicals, Containers, Vital to Farmers By Ken Nye methods for the disposal of un- . 5. In small quantities, com- Pesticides are recognized as CFhis information was pro- Commodity Specialist wanted pesticides and their bustible containers, such as essential to the production of vided at the request of the Farmers are not generally containers. paper, may be burned in the food and fiber and for the con- Michigan Farm Bureau Feed classified as generators of haz- field. Be .certain that the wind is trol of insects, rodents and Grains and Oilcrops Advisory Suggested. blowing away from you, other disease. Due to the inherent Committee.) ardous waste under regulations of the Environmental Protec- Guidelines persons, livestock and sensitive toxicity of pesticides and the tion Agency, unless the waste 1. It is h.nportant, when vegetation. EmptY paper con- potential for environmental . pesticides and waste containers selecting pesticides, to mini- tainers can ~1s0 be disposed of harm, proper use of the pro- are not disposed of by proper mize disposal situations by buy- at most exist!.ng Umdfillsif the ducts, and the disposal of their methods. ing only what is needed. bags have been opened at both containers, is of paramount im- Some 40,000 individual 2. It is also important to mix top and bottom. porta nee. Pesticides are pesticide products are presently and use only the amount of 6. In most farming areas, chemicals and they are registered with the EPA, which pesticide needed for a particu- small amounts of noncombus- intended to kill or repel pest is responsible~for.the regulation lar application. Application tible containers that have been species. If improperly handled, and safe use of these equipment can be cleaned by triple rinsed and empty com- mixed, applied or disposed of, chemicals. Of particular con- spraying down with water in a bustible containers may be pesticides can be hazardous to cern to the EPA is the disposal specifically designated area that buried in the field. These both the user and the environ- of unwanted, surplus or minimizes the potential for materials should only be buried ment. unused pesticides and their harmful environmental effects. in areas away from surface and containers. 3. If you have overmixed a subsurface water. Make sure Who to Contact The agency is currently striv- pesticide solution, call your you keep a record of the For more information on the ing to develop standardized county extension agent, pesti- specific place you have buried disposal of empty pesticide pesticide containers. MORE Aawt POl GAUON disposal instructions on labels cide manufacturer or your containers and disposing of for products with similar char~ state's pesticide disposal au- 7. Even small amounts of small amounts of pesticides, acteristics. Such labeling stan- thority for disposal suggestions pesticides should never be contact your local cooperative Make better use of your dards are expected to improve that comply with local prac- emptied into municipal sewer extension office, the pesticide fuel with Co-op@Agrl- systems, outdoor drains or manufacturer or the state en- Radial, the premium the present product labeling tices. tubeless radial rear situation in which little or no in- 4. With non-combustible sewers. Instead, return unused vironment agency expert. The tractor tire. You get struction is provided for the (glass and metal) containers, portions of the pesticide to the Michigan agency responsible better traction than with storage or disposal of the pro- empty the contents of the con- manufacturer, save for another for administration of EPA bias tires. Just another duct and container. tainer into the spray tank. Fill application, sell or give to regulations on pesticide use product from Farmers another user of the pesticide, and disposal is the Michigan Petroleum to help you Disposal statements on labels and rinse the container three get More Acres per more frequently advise the user times, then add the rinse to the or call a licensed pesticide Department of Natural Gallon. of what to avoid rather than spray tank. Empty glass and hauler to pick up the material. Resources, Resource Recovery what to do. Users may be metal containers that have 8. Empty pesticide con- Division, P.O. Box 30028, warned, for - instance, to been triple rinsed are tainers should never be reused Lansing, Mich. 48909, -phone '~dispose of properly" or "do recognized as nonhazardous for any purpose. 517-322-1315. not contaminate water." waste under federal law. They See These However: farm~t~ and other can be sold to recycling Participating conscientious users of any establishments as scrap or to Money Market Funds Dealers: quantity of the product may firms that recondition such con- have considerable difficulty in tainers. The triple rinse pro- (continued from page 12) Branch County determining what constitutes a cedure also prepares empty Farm Bureau 011 holdings can be cashed, in Last March, the Board of Chesaning safe, nonpolluting method of containers for acceptance at within short periods of time; Governors of the Federal Farmers Co-op disposal. most existing landfills. Check they offer handsome returns - Reserve System, acting under Falmouth For this reason, farmers with landfill operators before yields at or near money market authority from the president, Co-op Co. (McBain & should be aware of following disposal. Empty metal pesticide rates; and they are convenient adopted a number of new rules Merritt Branches guidelines, compiled by the containers should be punctured - some funds offer checking in an attempt to curb infla- Marshall Farm EPA, which suggest proper at top and bottom and crushed. privileges against balances with tionary pressures. Bureau Oil Co. minimums ranging from $250 Ruth Farmers to $500. One of the rules imposes Elevator Saginaw Farm Attention Landowners And they cost nothing - there's no fee going in or com- special reserve requirements Bureau Oil Co. on money market funds. The Join the Public Access Stamp Program Sebewaing ing out. Hence, for anyone effect of this action will be to Farmers Co-op willing to forego the comfort of reduce the yield money 'market P.A. 373 authorizes the Department of government deposit insurance, funds will be able to pay. The Thunder Bay Natural Resources to lease lands for hunter Farmers Co-op, Inc. who is willing to put up with money market industry is cur- use. The state will pay from 50 cents up to modest risk, the funds add up rently challenging this provi- $6.00 per acre to landowners, depending to a good deal. sion. Farmers Petroleum upon the land available. Applications to Branches: sign up for the program are available from Capitol Report Breckenridge Caro county ASCS offices, county Farm Bureau Cassopolis (continued from page 4) offices or th~ DNA district offices listed Comstock Park below: is being used in' an effort to and prophetic. At a recent Emmett balance the budget. There is no Hart meeting he said that he could surplus to be used to make up Jonesville Grand Rapids District Office Plainwell District Office not understand why everybody linwood 6th Floor, State Office Bldg. 621 N. 10th Street for lost revenues. seems to want to shift the cost Petoskey 350 Ottawa Street, NW P.O. Box 355 With so many tax plans be- of local government to the Sandusky Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Plainwell, Michigan 49080 ing offered, citizens have a state. Because, he said, he can Scottville Phone:616-4~5071 Phone:61~~1 responsibility to study aU the assure the public that the state, St..Johns Imlay City District Office Jackson District Office plans and determine what is in in one way or another, will cer- TraVerse City 715 S. Cedar Street P.O. Box 218 3335 lansing Avenue Jackson, Michigan 49202 the best interest of the state and tainly control the. programs it -.' " ..I .' ' Imlay City, MI 48444 Phone: 517-784-3188 local governments. While most. pays for, because' the Legis- proposals appear to be simple, lature is responsible for how aU Pontiac District Office 2455 N. Williams Lake Road they actually have far reaching state tax mo~ey. is used. Pontiac, Michigan 48054 consequences. Farm Bur~.will analyze the Phone: 313-666-1500 One comment from the various propOSals and provide .chalrman of the House Taxa- members ....,with !lnformatlon .. on Deadline for Filing Appllc8tl~ns Is July 1 tion Committee is interesting them. ' Ir~':. ' ."v ~ . \:- ~ ~.:.. •:.~ .. t 0.';'." . \' PAGE 14 FARM NEWS MAY, 1980 Politieal Aetion Committee History ()liCUiil()~ Farm Bureau members have long realized that political decisions which affect agriculture are made daily. Serving their information needs regarding candidates and issues, which playa significant part in these decisions, has been the Farm Bureau . Political Education Program. Although the program proved to be relatively effective, changes in the state and federal election campaign laws in the T()VIC by KEN WILES Manager, Membei Relations mid 70s provided authority for Farm Bureau to become more actively involved in the political process through a Political "The candidates elected in the 1980 No- Your Role Action Program. vember elections will be making daily deci- Farm Bureau members have long ex- Delegates to the 1977 Michigan Farm sions that will vitally effect agriculture. pressed the belief that individuals have a Bureau Annual Meeting adopted a policy Good laws begin where good lawmakers moral responsibility to help preserve free- to develop an aggressive and effective are elected. dom for future generations, by par- political action program, which would in- "We urge each County Farm Bu"reau ticipating in public affairs and by helping clude the formation of an MFB Political Ac- Board of Directors to become active in the elect candidates, who share the same fun- tion Committee (AgriPac). The policy- Political Action Program. This activity damental beliefs and principles. developed program also included analysis should include promotion of AgriPac Most Farm Bureau members do not of voting records and legislative efforts of among the county members, providing have a ,great deal of money for political elected officials and designations of the AgriPac with input on incumbent contributions. However, through AgriPac, "Friends of Agriculture" for those incum- legislators, and analysis of the candidates even a modest contribution can have far bents who had established a satisfactory in various cases where no incumbent reaching; positive effects. Make your con- record of supporting Farm Bureau policy, 'Friend of Agriculture' is running. tributions today and become a participant regardless of party affiliation. "We urge every Farm Bureau member rather than an observer. In 1978 (the first year AgriPac endorsed to ~upport AgriPac with a contribution." and supported candidates in the election), 73 candidates were designated as "Friends Discussion Questions of Agriculture." Of these 73 candidates, 66 AgriPac were elected. This gave AgriPac a 90 per- Farm Bureau members currently serving 1. Should Farm Bureau make a cent average for its first efforts. on AgriPac are Larry DeVuyst of Ithaca, strong effort' in 1980 to have Current Policy Bob Lamoreaux of Belding, Myra Hand of every member register and Afton, Gordon Porter of Quincy, Al vote? The voting delegates at the 1979 Prillwitz of Berrien Springs and Ronald Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Wood of Scottville. 2. Would you find comprehensive adopted a policy on the Political Action Albert Almy serves as secretary to the voting records of your state and Program. The policy reads, in part: committee and Robert Braden is treasurer. U.S. representatives and Both of these individuals are ex officio senators helpful? members without vote. 3. Do you feel you have suf~icient information about candidates County Involvement when entering the voting booth? Several very close "swing" elections are expected in 1980. In many instances, 4. How do you rate the impor- these closely contested campaigns will in- tance of politi~al activities volve "Friends of Agriculture." by Farm Bureau? .AgriPac has expressed the opinion that it will be necessary to not only maintain, but also increase, the number of legislators elected in 1980 who will support Farm Bureau policy. A goal of ,$30,000 and a Saginaw County program to achieve this goal has been Young Farmers Committee developed. This goal can only be realized and the with the cooperation of every county Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau member. Michigan Farm Bureau " County Farm Bureaus are in the process Political Action Committee of appointing county political coordinators. These people are responsible for the fund- PIG ROAST Bernadette !udde. director of Political Education for the raising efforts in their counties. Their goal is Saturday. June 14. 1980 Business and "IndustJy PoUti(al Action Program in to achieve voluntary contributions from Mike Wicke Farm, Hemlock Washington. D.C., told the nearly 200 women attending members in the counties equalling 50 cents the District 6 fann Bureau Women's Spring Rally that the Roast Pig Served 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. secret to being effective In polities in the 19805 is to have a per member. Music by "MoonDancen at 9 p.m. poUtlcaI action program, to support It and to continue to County Farm Bureaus cannot, and are support it. "Though agrIadtural PACs are late in getting • $10.00.per person started compared to other interest groups, such as educa- not asked, to contribute member dues to. $5.00 children under 12 tional and automotive, if the agricultural community were AgriPac, because such contributions are to get organized nationally in poUties, it would terrify labor:' aafed Budde. prohibited by law. MAY, 1980 FARM NEWS PAGElS Farm Bureau Market Place SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free non-commercial25-word ad cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 13th per month per membership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12x16 or of month. Mad classified ads to Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, lansing, MI48909. $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER and ALL COMMERCIAL advertisers: 15 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS NURSERY STOCK FOR SALE: MODEL 12A John Deere combine, ARABIANS ALL AGES, for breeding, pleasure or DON.,. DIE WITHOUT A WIW Legal forms, "VIRUS FREE" STRAWBERRY PLANTS. FOR SALE: USED STORAGE TANKS, 6000 6' cut with auxiliary motor. Carl Schmidt, Route I, show. Specllli discounts for 4-H terms If desired. instructions: 52.00 (2 for $3.50Q $5.95 with Midway, Sparkle, Earliglow. 25-$4, 1OQ.511, to 20,000 gallon capacity. Vertical or horizontal. Rothbury, Mich. Phone 616-861.2522. (5-11-190 Dille Kirklin, phone 616-381-2774. (4-tf.19O ISO-page Illwyer wrllten manual! MARCON; Box 500-$41.50. Everbearing 25-$6, 1OQ.519, add Phone 616-798-1805. (4.6t-lSb) "10101-Z: Dallas, Texas 75207. (5-6t-25p) 15% for shipping. I&J Wolverton, 6197 Lake Road, FOR SALE: PATZ GUTTER O.EANER with REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE SHEEP SINCE Millington, Michigan 48746.517.871.2325. FOR SALE: BADGER FIELD CHOPPER with 170' of chain. Roger Schmidt, Route 1. Rothbury, 1890. Breeding stock for sale at all times, Hewens ANTIQUES: OAR LIBRARY TABLE. $100.00; (4-2t-29p) hay head, two row Oliver cultivator, $100.00 each. Also nearly new two row Ulliston roiling cultivator, Mich. Phone 616-861-4957. (5-1I-16fl Farm, 7400 &mls Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan glass washboard, 510.00: outside hand pumps, 48197. Phone 313-482-2658. (5-tf-22f) 575.00; and Kodak camera, 525.00. Call "RED RASPBERRY PLANTS," comet, boyne, 5750.00. Glenn McNeill, Route I, St. Johns, FOR SALE: 12 cubic yard Letourneau scraper 313-678-2743,llnytlrne. (5-11.190 latham, vtk1ngand heritage, $31.50 per 100, 5225 Michigan 48879. (4-2t-250 cable control, pull type. Good, 51200. J. Deere FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE & SPOTTED ser- per 1000, 15% shipping. I&J Wolverton Nursery, "115 chuck wagon with heavy J. Deere duty vicellge boan and open gilts top bloodlines tested at FOR SALE: MARK 900 portable mob\Je 6197 Lake ROlld, Millington, 48746. FOR SAtE: JOHN DEERE A.R. late model very undergear "963 - $850.00, good. 313-659-6535. MSU test station. All registered stock. Richard Cook, telephone, in Qenuine leather attache' case. SeH 517-871-2325. (3-3t-26p) good condition. Phone Frankenmuth, 517-652-9473. (4-2t.130 (5-1t.250 112 mile east MuUiken, M-43. Phone 517-649-8988. contained, IMTS 11 channel Bell system automatic (l1-tf.250' dial capability. Complete with blue vinyl carrying CERTIFIED STRAWBERRY PLANTS. FOR SALE: JD 4010 tractor, like new; JD 494A case, charger, llntennas, power cords, FCC rules Earliglow, Midway, Surecrop, Red Chief, Scarlet. NEW EDITIONI"FARM TRACTORS IN COL- OR" 80 years tractor history, 118 full color photos. plllnter; JD 127 Gyramor 5' Satlk chopper; Flo Jet DUROC & LANDRACE BOARS & GILTS. and regulations. Write for details, picture, licensing Guardian, Trumpeter, Cardinal and Delite. 28' grain llUger. Phone 313-721-9093. (5.1t-230 Also crossbred gilts. John Swearingen, 655 Prattville Info, price. Don Gridley, Box 56, Ypsilanti, MI 25/$4.90: 50/57.60: 75/59.40; 100/511.20: 183 pages, $10.95. "STEAM POWER IN AGRICULTURE," 100 years steam power, 103 full Road, PIttsford, MI 49271. Phone 517-567-8975. 48197. (5-1I-25f-22p) 250/522.00; 500/$31.80: 100/$49.00. Include FOR SALE: Jamesulary silo unloader, roto feeder (3-tf.19O 15% for handbng and postage. Can ship immediate. color photos, 184 pages, $10.95. "STEAM TRAC- 14' silo, Jamesuiary bulk tank, 400 gallon, real good TREATED POSTS: 7', $2.65. Call for pick-up at Iy. Call'or wrjte WUliamKrohne Plant Farms, Route TION ENGINES, WAGONS, AND ROLLERS," shape. Lee Hobson, 4165 Van Dyke, MlIriette, QUARTER HORSES - DisposItion for 4-H, ability our sawmill, 253 Jonesville St., litchfield, Michigan 6. Box MFN805, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047. 180 pages, 158 colored photos, $10.95. SPECIAU Complete collectors library 3-above hardcover Mich. Phone 517-635-7720. (5-11.250 for cattle, conformation for show. Rellsonable 49252.517.542-2989. (5-4f-I9p) 616-424-3450 or 616-424-5423. (5-11-47b) books, 529.95, postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Pub- prices. Customer satisfaction a priority. Visitors lishers, Dept. MFN, Box 266, Alexan~rla Bay, NY FOR SALE: Ford Jubilee and Ford 8N trlldors, ex- welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone FOR SALE: One horse wagon; one horse bob SEED OATS MARINER from certified. Very 13607. (3-3t-65p) tra nice condition, low hours, same equipment with 517-433-2925. (3-tf-240 sleigh: fanning mill; 6 heavy harnesses: drag saw for good test, 52.10 bushel. Elmer Kuck. Phone each. Reasonable, 517-674-2311. (5-2t-19O culling fire wood and other fllrm antiques. All for Frankenmuth, 517~2-6612. (5-1t-150 COMBINE FOR SALE: 1977 MASS~Y FEEDER PIGS - Produced and sold by members 52300. To give away, asbestos silo, 12' x 35'. John FERGUSON 300 DIESEL, 13' grain head, 2-40" NEW FORD STATIONARY or repillcement of the MACMA Feeder Pig DIvision. Available Smith, 1994 Cedar Road, Manistee, Mich. 49660. CERTIFIED SEAFARER NA VV BEANS, good motor, 5000 series. Complete with generator llnd biweekly in Illrge uniform lots, weighing 40-60 Ibs. Phone 616-723-5433. (5-1t-25f-2Op) germ, blight free. Hilbert Schulze, Hillman, com head, loaded 1fo'lthextras. For Information, call starter. Phone 313-229-2277. Brighton, Mich. Contact BiUHaas, 517-323-7000, Exl. 707. Michigan. Phone 517.742-4048. (5-11-140 616-381-8450 after 5:00 p.m. Kalamazoo, Michigan.. (4-3t-250 (5-1t-170 (4-tf-28b) BAKERY, CANDY, and craft supplies. Party goods - invitations, gifts, bulk beads. 4011 Huron 370 USED SCHEU JUMBO CONE OR- FOR SALE: Landrace boars and gUts, also Duroc Street, North Branch, MI48461. (5-2t-18p) CHARD & VINEYARD HEATERS. Will sell all LIVESTOCK I boars and gilts. George Carpenter family, 6545 REAL ESTATE or part, price negotiable, some oil. 616-429-3748, Cogswell Rd., Romulus, MI48174. Phone evenings FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: Call your Building 616-429-4260. Berrien Springs. (4-2t-220 313-721-0240. (9-tf-230 Department of Farm Bureau Services Inc. at Lansing. Phone 517-323-7000, extension 680. ALL FARMS - need farms for Midwest and Inter- PROVEN CHICKEN CATCHER. Catch any bird NEW EDITIONI "PIG FARMERS LICENSED, DEPENDABLE, LIVESTOCK 15-11-180 nlltional buyers. Top dolillr. Details: John Peck. In your coop. If you're tired of grabbing and missing, VETERINARY BOOK," ON-THE-FARM HAULING, to Marlette, Cass City and Sandusky. Four Seasons Rp..llityof lansing. 517.349-4260: PREVENTION, SYMPTOMS, Call Orvy Jelneck, 313-395-7296. Capac, (4- ]2t.2Op) or crawling under roosts - you need our catcher. Send only $4.00 to C. Smith, P.O. Box F-83, TREATMENTS, 180 pages, diagnosis chart, Michigan. (5-tf-] ~O OF INTEREST 513.95. "THE SOW-IMPROVING HER Effi- BY OWNER: 160 ACRES, 25 MILES SW Beaverton, Michigan 48612. (4-2t-37p) CIENCY." Covers breeding. nutrition, farrowing, REGISTERED .HAMPSHIRE BOARS & TO WOMEN ALPENA. 40 acres clear. Excellent deer and turkey FARROWING STALLS - Comple'te $104.75. mllnagement, etc., 311 pages, 80 illustrations, GILTS for sale. Validated herd, Dale Terry, nunting. Good timber. Creek and pond on property. $15.95. "PIG HOUSING," 220 pages. 32 page Palmyra. Michigan. Phone 517-263-5854. PECANS: QUART EACH. HALVES, PIECES, $62.000. Land contract terms. 9% Interest. 1" tubular steel construction. ROUND BALE "BLUEPRINT' section, HOUSING EQUIPMENT, (lO-tf- ]50 MEAL Three-quart sampler, $9.75, postpaid! 517 -379-2351. (4-3t-25f-Sp) FEEDERS FOR 1500- round bales. Heavy duty I" square tubing, only $99.95. Rectangular feeders $14.95. SPECIAU Complete above pig librllry, 3 Hermitage Farms. Box ]43-MF. Hermitage, Tenn. also available. STARR NATIONAL, 219 Main, Col- hardcover books, 538.95, postpaid. Diamond Fllrm CORRIEDALE SHEEP - Purebred breeding stock 37076. (1-12t-17p) PEACH FARM. 35 acres In Watervliel Township. Book Publishers, DepL MFN, Box 266, Alexandria for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Dleterlle, 7285 First c1ass site. north slope. Write: Solid M. Sprelld. chester, IL 62326. • (5-1t-36p) Bay, NY 13607. (3-3t-59p) Textile Road, Saline, MI 48176. Phone NOWI FROZEN TOMATO SLiCESI Enjoy Hartford 49057. or phone Solid-M-Chateau 313-429-7874. (1-tf-19O garden fresh flavor. year around! Complete. easy in- 616-424-3752. $152.000.00 firm. (4-tf-25fl NEW ALL WIRE RABBIT CAGES and equip- "HORSE POWER" Comprehensive book on structions. $1.00. Hamiltons, Box 652-131. New Draft Horses, 255 pages, 300 beautiful photos, REGISTERED ANGUS - Yearling bulls & heifers. Ulm. Minnesota 56073. (5-1t-20p) MIDDLELAKE 10 acres. 10 acres covered 20 year ment now available. We can build cages to meet $12.95. "THE DRAFT HORSE PRIMER" covers club calves. Write or call Neona Farm. Neal pines. Four lots. paved road. 8llrry C., 3 mila, your needs. Dettmers Bunny Patch, Carson City, MI 48811. 517-584-3765. (5-tf-25b) breeds. machinery, feeding, shoeing, hitching, etc., Feikema, Evart, Michigan 49631. Phone COLDWATER DlLLPICKLESI Can in minutes! Hastings. Consider trade Vancamper Dodge Of 386 pages, hardcover, $12.95. "KNOW YOUR 616-734-2579. (2-tf-19O No hot brine. Delicious. crisp, factory secrets! Recipe Ford. 616-267-5688. (2-6t-25fl WANTED: New Idea ~Inglerow compicker. Phone HORSE" covers symptoms, treatments, manage- $1.00. Hamiltons, Box 652-]31. New Ulm. Min. 517-523-2803 evenlngs. PIttsford, Michigan. ment, mares and foals, etc. "DIAGNOSIS CHART' OUR 1979 PUREBRED ARABIAN FOALS are nesota 56073. (5-1I.20p) HOG FARM, 40 acres, SI Clair County, 3 (l-tf-ll0 invaluable, 220 pages. hardcover, $12.95. ready to go. A Synbad granddaughter and a Rllffles bedroom house. ]8,000 square feet in barns. mill SPECIAL! Complete draft horse library above 3 bred colt. Lannens, Fife Lake, MI 49633. Phone SEWING SUPPLIES, PEARL SNAP wjth leg, crlltes. slats and Illgoon. $100.000 for aU. FOR SALE: Stormor grain bins. Farm Fans dryers. - books, $39.95. postpaid. Diamond Farm Book 616-369-2271. (10-tf-240 FASTENERS. 145 colors and styles. Free catalog Phone 3]3-329-9594 (5-11-251) G.T. Tox-o-wik dryers, Stormor Ezee-dry systems. Publishers, Depl. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bee Lee Company. Box 20558-MF. Dallas, Texas Hamilton Distributing Company, Hamikon, MI 8lly,NY 13607. (3-3t-66p) PERFORMANCE TESTED ANGUS, quality 75220. (3-1Ot-I9p) HOUSE FOR SALE: Rochester. Michigan area, 494]9, phone 616-751-5161. (4-tf-25b) registered Angus breeding stock and club calves. close to Oakland University. 4-bedroom colonial, WANTED: Show quality bantam chicks. John Contact Bordner Angus Farms. 68730 County Farm "HOW TO SELECT GIFTS AND SOME GIFT approximlltely one acre. country atmosphere, com- MANURE PUMPS: pump direct from lagoon to VanderMolen, 2178 Brookmead Way, Charlotte, Rd .. Sturgis, Michigan 49091. Phone IDEAS." $3.00. River Vlllley Publications, Dept. plete photographic darkroom, utility shed $81.900. field, utiljze traveler or movable guns. Plummer Sup- Michigan 48813. (5-11-130 616-651-3456. (12-tf-240 F. 2095 River Road West, Traverse City. MI49684. Call 3]3-373-6875. If no answer. call ply, Bradley and U.S. 131 Exit, P.O. Box 177. (5-3t-21p) 313.628-1 ]87. (5-2t-250 Bradley, MI49311. 616-792-2215. (l0-tf-26b) NEWI "INTENSIVE SHEEP MILKING SHORTHORNS - Young bulls. year- MANAGEMENT" covers breeds, breeding. lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley M. ASPARAGUS COOKBOOK - World's most WANTED: DUMP HAY RAKES, OR TEETH. feeding. housing, handling, marketing, disease. Powell and Fllmily, Ingleside Farm. R.R. 2. 3248 versatile herb-vegetable. Over 275 recipes. Only Also pipe 1 inch O.D. 8 ft. long or better and 2 In- etc., 248 pages, illustrated. Invaluable, 515.95. Powell Hwy., Ionia, Michigan 48846. (12-tf-280 $5.75 including postage and handling. National "VET SHEEP BOOK" recognition, treatments. Ex- dian Runner Ducks for sale. Phone 313-727-]431. cellent lambing section, 178 pages, 300 photos, Asparagus Festivlli. Box 117C, Shelby. Michigan HAY & SILAGE (l2-tf-250 AT STUD-AQHA-JAGUAR GO. JAGUAR 49455. (5.2t-240 $13.95. SPECIAL! Both above hardcover books, '$28.90, postpaid. Diamond Farm l!ook Publishers, -Racing bloodlines with halter conformation. ex- LISTING FOR SALE: TRANSPLANTER 2-row self pro- cellent disposition, brown. ]5 hands. $200.00 reg., GIFTS FOR MOTHERS DAY. Dry nower ar- pelled. Suitable for onions, strawberry plants, etc .. Dept. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. $100.00 grade. Gloria Knight, Sterling. Phone rangement, 3"x5" basket with handle, 57.50. (3-3t-50p) 517-873-4390 .. (2-5t-250 Pastels or earthtones. Leonard Sherman. 9436 5200.00. Phone Plymouth, 313-453-6439. MIchigan Farm Bureau Is making this Hay'" (5.11-160 Douglas Road. Temperllnce. Mich. 48]82. Silage Usting avallable as a service to Farm SHEEP FOR SALE: Ewes with lambs - and II REGISTERED & GRADE HOLSTEIN BULLS (5-11-250 Bureau members. Buyers and sellers can list few lambs ~ also one Finn Cross ram. No papers - for sale. Complete records, Clllrkstead Holstein FOR SALE: 4400 J.D. COMBINE. 4 row head, their needs and offerings In the classified Me- 12 fl. Hume reel grain head. 8 row Cyclo corn some fine Suffolk. Phone 616-637-2929. (5-1t-220 Farm, 819 Tamarack Road, Pittsford, Michigan. FARM WIDOW llttending AFBF annual meeting tion of the Michigan Farm News. The service Is planter with Crossauger, 4 row J.D. cultlvlltor Phone 517-567-8626. (2.tf-19O in New Orleans. needs woman roommllte for Farm free to Farm Bureau members. If you have hay (new). 6 bottom Melroe plow, 18" shares, trailer FOR SALE: PUREBRED REGISTERED Bureau's Mississippi cruise. Phone 616-621-3093. for sale or want to purchase hay, simply mall type. Phone 517.761-7302. (5-1I-25f.14p) Hereford polled breeding bull. Excellent stock - (5-11-190 your request to Hay & sUage Usting, Michigan write Vincent Rappette, Route 1. Box 610, FOR SALE: BESTLAND ROCK PICKER, 8 ft. Gilldstone, Mich. 49837 or phone 906-786-2989. DOGS Farm Bureau. P.O. Box 30960, lansing, MI 48909. Your ad, 25 words or less, should In- (5-1t-240 like new. Lysle Calkins, Rosebush, Michigan 48878. "THE FARMER'S DOG," best book training NURSERY STOCK clude the amount and quality of hay or sllage Phone 517-433-2289. (5-11-160 you want to buy or sell plus your name, address FOR SALE: REGISTERED POLLED working dogs. illustrated. 162 pages. $11.95. and phone number. HEREFORD BULLS. Excellent performance .. "GOOD DOG" basic training book for all breeds. CAT, D6 new pins and bushings Hyd. blllde, FREE FRUIT CATALOG. Color catalog with 82 Victor, Lamplighter bloodlines. Samuel Catey, 3602 $10.95. "SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS," $7.95. 57,500. 72-31 Terex loader 31/2 yd. bucket, strawberry varieties, plus all other fruits. Write for Strange Hwy., Grand Ledge, Mich. 48837. Phone SPECIAU Above 3-hardcover books, 526.95, 517,500. 1975 Int. backhoe 1200 hr. diesel like free copy. Grower since 1837. DEAN FOSTER FOR SALE: FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING 517-627-6248. (5-2t-220 postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Depl. new, $8,500. 1971 Ford LTS-9000 Tanden 12 yard NURSERIES, Box MFN 804, Hartford. Michigan ALFALFA HAY; also straw. WiDdeliver, Charles MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. dump, new gas engine, $6.800. Georgi.'lJohn 49057.616-621-2419. (4-2t-28b) Trlnker and Sons, Dexter, Michigan. Phone CATTLE BREEDERS: Percentage polled Slm- (3-3t-42p) Farms, 313-629-9376. (5-2t.16p-250 313-475-7798 evenings. (4-3t-210 mental bull - mature. proven, Petunia son, 80-90" ASPARAGUS, beautiful two year plants - $8.00 calves, no assists, virgin heifers. Phone evenings AKC IrIsh Setter puppIes, $60. Phone D.C. CASE TRACTOR; Case hay baler: John fifty, $15.00 hundred, all postpaid, guaranteed. FOR SALE: FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING 517-871-9606. (5-1t.19O 517-453-2316, Pigeon. (5-11-80 Deere rake: Wood Brothers com picker; and 13 Also select Mary Washington seed, $4.25 lb. Fred ALFALFA HAY; one and two years old. Allen hole John Deere grain drill. 14431 Homing. lalka, Route 2, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. Broesamle, Grass Lake, Mich. Phone REGISTERED HOLSTEIN YEARLING 14-3t-250 313-475-9803 or 313.475-7847. (5-11-220 Brooklyn. Phone Manchester, 428-7952. (5-11-250 BULLS, one 16 mos. BellU son from dam with MISCELLANEOUS 22,322M, 4.1% 906F. Other Astronauts, Boot. FOR SALE: 14 ft. - 210 John Deere disc, New maker, Conductor. Also 12 reg. & grade helfen due Hollllnd 890 chopper. 3-row narrow & pickup, 16 WANTED: TOY TRACTORS 1940-1965, John Augusl. George Robb, Fowlerville. Phone ft. chisel plow - 3 polnl. Loyd Arends, 2190 Squire Deere, Farmllll, Case. etc. w/mounted com pickers, Rd., 8ll1ley, M149303. FOR SALE: 1972 IH656 GAS TRACTOR with (5-11-250 517-223-9462. REGISTERED HOLSTEINS - bred heifer from (5.1t.250 pull type combines. 517-287.5183. Bernal Tolan, phone (2-5t-19O DALE A. DEAN 700" fat. Good plus cow. Bootmaker . 3 year old, No. 450, 3-16 bottom plow. Phone Vassar, FISH FOR POND STOCKING - Hybrid Sun fish. 16,800 milk, 1st record. Dozen bulls, 1-14 months 517.823-2397, before 2:00. (5-11-170 Catfish, also Rainbow Trout. Spring Valley Trout age. Wardin Brothers. 517-642-5575. (5-2t-250 Farm, Dexter, Michigan. Phone 313-426-4772. AUCTIONEER- FOR SALE: JD 6 row planter 694 AN. Rubber 4-tf-19O Presser wheels. Asking 51050. Phone PUREBRED RABBITS: Red Satins.'White Rex. Californians, Black Dutch, Angoras. Electrlc REAL ESTATE 517-465-1402. (5-11-150 CHRISTMAS TREES WANTED: We need Brooder, $25. Denise Sayklly, 3117 14th Avenue South. Escanaba, MI49829. Phone 906-786-0997. Scotch Pine. Douglas Fur, Blue Spruce llnd White BROKER Spruce up to 10 feet. We also need Christmas tree FOR SALE: 27" WIDE CEMENT FILLED lAWN ROLLER; J. Deere 12' drag; 4 sections (5-1t.240 plantations to manage and market. FruitMven 33 YEARS AND 4000 ~, IpIur tooth each 5' wide; 4' J. Deere drag. Call after NEWI "IS SHE GOING TO MAKE IT DQC?" Nursery, Inc., Route 1. Kaleva, Michigan 49645. 6:00p.m. 517-652-2320. (5-1t-250 (and 645 more livestock health questions and 517-349.1918. (4-6t-37b) llnswers). 160 pages, Invaluable paperback, $5.75. AUCTIONS IN EXPERIENCE IN MICHIGAN FOR SALE: COMMERCIAL WOOD "VET BOOK FOR STOCK FARMERS," on-the- WANTED: BARN WOOD. Cllll or write to Barns. .IOINTER. ]6" cut with 7' long bed, $375.00. Also farm prevention. symptoms, treatments, ]76 pages, P.O. 7756. Ann Arbor, MI 48107. phone AND INDIANA. DAIRY CATTLE FARM commercial Deltll 10" table saw, $500.00. Flint, 300 photos. Hardcover, 513.95. "CALVING THE 313-42~-7993. (4-21.]60 Michigan. Phone 313.787.8822. (5-]t-230 COW AND CARE OF THE CALF," 164 - pages, MACHINERY AND REAL ESTATE! 300 illustrations, hllrdcover, $1395" SPECIAU 1000 GUNS IN STOCK. Buy. sell, trade Long FOR SALE: INTERNATIONAL Complete above library three books, $31.55, guns. pistols, black powder. bows. 500 GUNS, Phone 616-385-5958 or 517-279-9748 CVCLONE-400, corn plllnter, six row, dry fer- tilizer Secllcide boxes, P T.O. for air Alto. Mich. postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Publishen, Dept. MFN, Box 266. Alexandria 8lly. NY 13607. Duane Buckner, 11155 Sherman Blvd.. Rllvenna. MI49451. Phone 616-853-2527. (l2-10t-25p) 222 N. MICHIGAN AVE., COLDWATER, MI49036 Phone 616-868-6102. (5-11-]90 (3.3t-69p) MAY.1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 16 --------- - - - -------------------------------------------- unl \" AMBULANCE ID Agricultural employers must provide the $Orne designed just for Farm Bureau Members. "Sofety worker's disability compensation coverage for Group" Workers Disability Compensation offers their employees as do non-ogricultural employers. possible dividends ronging from 5% to 45% of It s the law. annual premium. Farm Bureau Mutual can help. Our agricultural If you employ any agricultural labor, remember worker'$ diwbility compensation insurance pro- the low. Your Farm Bureau Insurance agent grams are proven to work right for all types of con help. Michigan farms. In foct, a special program is FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUR