, ~FarmNews THB ACTION PUBLICATION OF TH. MICHIGAN PARM BUR.AU VOL. 59, NO. 11, NOVEMBER 1980 INSIDE .... MDA DIRECTOR PRIDGEON TALKS ABOUT BUDGET, SERVICES AND THE TISCH AMENDMENT ... page 3 . --- ELECTION UPDATE ... pages 10-11 , -~... --. ~- .... -- . ~ , , '.-~,~ , .i \ ~ U' , '" \. I ... , ., , . n ~-'\l()f/ PAGE 2 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 From the Desk of the President Following Through on Our Commitment Most of us have made a commitment to through' 'on their commitment, are our agriculture, a c.ommitment that extends far votes. A solid-farm vote for 'office seekers into the future. There are many factors, - :'whb have proven themselves worthy of the many outside forces, that effect that com- '. iitlewe gave them can be tremendously ef- mitment: weather, supply and demand, in- flation, gov~rnment regulations. Just a few years ago, Farm Bureau fective. It can be especially effective in 'providing our industry with agricultural representa- , members, through their policy develop- tion on the Michigan State University ./ ment process, recognized another factor Board of Trustees. Recent polls show that that effects their commitment to agricul- the average voter does not know the peo~ I ture. They decided that lawmakers who pie running for these important seats, made the laws under which we are chal- which means they are likely to vote their / lenged to operate had a definite impact on party ticket. whether or not agriculture would remain a Our Farm Bureau members are not av- viable industry. erage. They know Tom Reed and Bill pIe, won't you assist them in securing an It was with this realization that farmer Byrum will represent a9riculture, with inte- absentee ballot so they can make their delegates decided their organization grity and 'dedication, on the governing decisions, unhurried and confident, in their should take a stronger position in politics, board of our land grant university. Unlike own homes. to have a positive impact on the election of the less informed, average voter, Farm Bu- You can also provide another service to lawmakers who were friends of agriculture. reau members will split their tickets to cast those voters who are not as well-informed We made a commitment, at that time, to fi- a vote for agriculture - and that can be the, as you. Many people, for. ex~mple, are nanciaHy support - through AgriPac - . positive weight on the scale that will mean under the impression that they must make those candidates who had displayed an victory for both men and the entire Michi- - a choice between the tax proposals that are understanding of the special challenges gan farm community. offered. This is not the case; they do not and needs of our industry without regard In this issue of the Farm News is a sec- , have to vote. for what they think is "the to their party affiliation. These friends of tion which can be clipped and taken to the lesser of three evils." Share with them the agriculture were not arbitrarily selected. polls. It indicates yo'ur organization's posi-' tax proposal explanations that are contain- Their voting records, their philosophies, tion on the various ballot proposals and ed in ~he Farm News and the brochures were evaluated against the policies farmers provides a place for you to note your which are available from your county Farm had developed and adopted. "Friends of Agriculture." We hope this will Bureau offices. We're still relatively new at this type of be a valuable service in view of this elec- Your organization has provided you political involvement and our "war chest," tion's rather complicated ballot. with information to make you the best in- although its contents have grown, is by no Because it is so complicated, there may formed voters at the polls this election. means monumental. The monetary contri- be older citizens who, although their in- Share your knowledge and views with butions we have been able to contribute to terest in and commitment to agriculture is others. Most important - vote on Nov. 4. our friends' campaigns have been modest. still strong, may be confused by all the It's a vital part of your commitment to What we can deliver to our friends of ag- decisions they must make in the voting agric:ulture and your county. riculture, to prove that farmers do foHow booth this year. If you know of such peo- Elton R. Smith Please, Mr. Tisch: .You Know Not What You Ask denial against what the experts word danger is not used lightly this point, she would be trans- As editor of this publication, said, years of false hope and - alon'g comes Mr. Tisch with a ferred to a facility that has been I've brought you all the reasons unanswered prayers for a mira- great idea to cut taxes. One of the subject of newspaper hor- you, as a farmer, ought to vote cle, we came to the heartbreak- the cuts his proposal would ror stories about what happens - "no" on the Tisch proposal. DaNNA ing decision that we were not mean would be the closing of when such a facility is under- Yet, I'm fully aware that Farm capable of caring for our own the "home" where my daugh- staffed. And my sleepless Bureau members, in the pri- daughter. Blind and severely ter resides and the lay-off of nights are caused by the vacy of their voting booths, will retarded, she was in need of 9,000 employees who care for thoughts of what kind of care vote their own convictions. full-time custodial care. - and care about - special peo- she will get when that facility is What I'm concerned about is Usually this space is used for Since that time, you, ple like her. even more understaffed. that you might cast an affirma- the lighter touch, kind of a through your taxes, have When I plead with you to You may not know anyone tive vote as a protest against break in the "heavy" stuff it's helped provide that full-time consider this i'solated, personal personally who has a retarded ever-rising taxes. I can under- our responsibility to bring you. care that she needs. Your tax problem when you go to the child, but surely there must be stand that because I, too, am I'm so proud, and not a little dollars have provided her with voting polls, I'm not talking someone in your neighbor- sick of those taxes that don't humble, about my faithful audi- not only bed and board, but from a Farm Bureau em- hood who has a child attending allow me to plan for a future ence, and I hope you recognize with caring attendants who ployee's viewpoint, pushing Michigan's School for the Blind when I'm too old to trade my that in addition to being your have helped her reach her the position my organization or School for the Deaf. It is pro- talent for a paycheck. dedicated employee, a writer fullest, if limited, potential. has taken on the issue. I'm talk- jected that these schools, too, and editor, I'm also a few other I'm also sick with worry, so For this, I offer no apologies. ing as a mother. would have to be closed. I'm taking advantage' of my things, including a mother. My tax dollars have, in some I'm also not' talking from the Most local schools simply are position to beg you to consider At this point, I'm a rather way, helped your families, too. financial viewp'oint. She will be not equipped to handle these some other kind of protest. frantic mother. Now, that care and caring cared for, no matter what. The special.children and they would Please! A hundred years ago - or that have lightened the heart- difference would be that the be robbed of the education and was it yesterday? - we made break through the years, are cost of her care would be training they deserve and need the toughest decision any par- being threatened. With mental shifted from the state to the to take their place as produc- In the October issue of the ents could possibly be called health budgets already cut to county. What I'm concerned tive citizens in our communi- Michigan Pork Producers Asso- upon to make. After years of the danger point - and the about is the quality of care. At ties. (continued on page 7) NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 MDA Director Pridgeon Talks About Budget and Services in '81 Michigan Department of Ag- "It would be hard for Michi- vices, but the proposal would riculture Director Dean Prid- gan to keep their Grade A rat- affect those local units, too. geon says the effect of the ing in milk unless the industry They don't realize that yet. A Tisch proposal, if passed by picked up some things because lot of those local units are going Michigan voters this Nov. 4, we would have to curtail our in- to have as much as a 20 per- would strip his/department of spection. We would probably cent curtailment in their in- all but regulatory functions. only be able to keep about one come. Tisch does limit the Pridgeon says he accepted the third of. the dairy inspection growth in taxes, but it also position as department head to system," Pridgeon says. limits the growth on assess- promote agriculture, not to run "Meat inspection would be ment, so they can't ... pick up a regulatory agency. gone. We would try to keep responsiblity for some of those Since Pridgeon stepped into food inspection, but we would services either. They would state government two years curtail our inspection of retail have to have some more ago, the department has faced stores and try to keep our capa- money, some more people." repeated budget cuts totalling bility to check processing He says comparisons to Cali- $5.5 million. More reductions plants." ~ fornia's Proposition 13, which are inevitable in fiscal 1980-81 In addition, Pridgeon says, is the prototype for the Tisch and, says Pridgeon, if the Tisch state responsibility for enforcing proposal, do not parallel the proposal passes, the depart-- the fertilizer law, pesticide ap- present situation in Michigan. ment is going to take deeper plicator law and antibiotic test- cuts than some other areas of "There are a couple of things ing would be turned over to the ... took the job to promote agriculture:' said MDA Director government. you have to realize about Cali- federal government if the state fornia's situation that differs Dean Pridgeon, "not to run a regulatory agency." According to "It's obvious that the things 'cannot finance these enforce- Pridgeon, antidpated reductions under the Tisch Amendment dramatically from the current would strip his department of all but regulatory functions." the department will lose will be ment activities. conditions in Michigan. First of what I call the economic stimu- In response to claims that the all, California has a graduated cline in automobile sales and up" in the round of budget cuts lus to agriculture. We'IIIQse all state government is using scare income tax. That means con- production have hit the state the department has faced. of the things that we do in the tactics to head off the possibility tinued growth in available reve- hard resulting in lost tax dollars "I keep telling the staff, it's environmental area. The soil of further reductions in state nues as the income level rises, and high unemployment. just like raising hogs. When survey would be discontinued. revenues, and that essential and second, California has two you're in the down cycle, you Our intercounty drain work services willcontinue to be pro- industries realizing strong eco- Despite conditions in the state's economy, Pridgeon is shouldn't lose sight of the fact would be halted. The work we vided, Pridgeon says, "You nomic expansion. Finally, Cali- that eventually things are going do with fruit and vegetable can't ignore the figures. hopeful that agriculture will fornia had $5 million in surplus emerge as a growth industry for to change. grading and international "Michigan is in tough eco- monies sitting in the state's the state. "I believe that change will trade, market newsletters nomic condition now. Reve- treasury when Proposition 13 mean growth for Michigan agri. ... those economic services "If you look at the other side nues to the state are already passed." culture and a farming industry would be gone." of our economic picture, agri- down. H Tisch passes, you ac- Pridgeon also points out that the state can build on. I want to Other cuts in the depart- tually take out 55 percent of loopholes in the California tax culture in Michigan is expand- be able to promote agriculture. ment's budget would mean available revenues to finance measure allowed the state to ing. We haven't contributed to I don't want to lose the funds eliminating weights and mea- the departments of state gov- levy fees and user taxes to re- unemployment. We haven't needed to do that. sures inspection throughout the ernment. In spite of what Tisch place lost revenues. Those contributed to the drop in state "For example, I believe state and would wipe out fund- supporters claim, there isn't loopholes have been elimi- revenue. In fact, there's prob- strongly that we can double ing for county fair premiums much that state government is nated in writing of the Michigan ably more revenue coming off hog' production in this state. and supplements for county doing after the cutbacks this Tisch proposal. the state's agriculture than The Mexican bean sale is fair horse racing. year that isn't essential. there was two years ago." another example of our oppor- Unlike California, Michigan's Services directly affecting the "Tisch supporters also claim economy has been heavily reli- Pridgeon admits that despite tunities for expansion. We sold Michigan consumer would also 'that the local government units ant on a single industry and, this potential for growth, "it's a $70 million worth of beans to take sharp reductions. can pick up some of these ser- Pridgeon says, the recent de. little hard to keep your morale (continued on page 16) Tisch Proposal Would Impact Farmland Preservation According to an analysis by in charge of the Farmland and increased number of farmlands farmers will have less incentive with Tisch, the farmer would the Department of Natural Re- Open Space Preservation pro- enrolled each year compared to participate in the farmland not lose anything if he makes sources, the passage 'of Propo- gram. "At that level, we would with the previous year~ In fact, preservation program since the application and is accepted. He sal D - the Tisch proposal - only be able to maintain the it's almost doubled each year," property tax credit they get will can still not sign his agreement could have a significant impact program' - that is, not accept Conway said. not be as valuable. and terminate the application on the administration of the any more land for entrance into "The lands that are in the But for farmers in some at that point in time, depending Farmland and Open Space the program, but simply keep program now are the most pro- areas of the state, he ex- on what happens. Preservation Act. up with what we have now." ductive farmlands in various plained, there will still be ad- "But if he waits, it would be "Right now, based upon the Conway believes the pro- areas of the state. It's-returning vantages to being enrolled in too late for him to sign up for impacts that are forecast, the gram is currently doing a good to the farmer, I think, a rather the program. He advises farm- 1980 or possibly even in suc- program, personnel-wise, job of preserving valuable generous credit in return for ers who want to be on the safe ceeding years. He has every- would be cut in half, from two Michigan farmland. maintaining his lands in agri- side to apply for the program as thing to lose and nothing to positions to one position," "We've maintained that it's culture." soon as possible. gain by waiting," Conway con- reports Dennis Conway, who is been very effective. We see an Conway says if Tisch passes, "Regardless of what happens cluded. ••• e. .... _ "' .• _ ..... PAGE 4 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 Secretary Bergland Addresses Democratic Ag Mechanization Concerns Platform on , led to a near-wrecking of the beef industry and the dairy in- Agriculture dustry, both put through severe financial stress. The result of these misguided policies led to America's farmers are strument of foreign policy, it is the biggest sell-off of cattle that among the most vital economic imperative that farm income be we have ever seen in any forces of the nation. Because of protected. Farmers must have three-year period in the history their extraordinary productivi- access to free markets. pf our country. ty, America's farm workers Recognizing the patriotic sac- "The industry is just now re- provide more food and fiber rifices made by the American covering from those unwise per person at a lower cost than farmer during the agricultural and misguided policies ... their counterparts in any other embargo protesting the inva- President Carter initiated pro- country. American 'consumers sion of Afghanistan, we com- grams which led to a revitaliza- have a more certain food sup- mend the agricultural commu- tion of the livestock economy, ply than consumers in any nity's contribution in the field of and the best thing consumers other nation, even though a foreign affairs. Except in time have is a strong, productive third of our farm production is of war or grave threats to na- agriculture," he'concluded. sold abroad each year. tional security, the federal gov- Recently, however, the na- ernment should impose no fu- Milk Support Program tion's farm economy has been ture embargoes on agricultural "The removal of dairy prod- hurt by reduced prices; high products. ucts under the price support costs of production, including Protecting farm prices and_ program this year will run over energy, inflation, equipment farm income. Rapidly rising a billion doJJars. We're bud- and high interest rates. As a costs of production, especiaHy geted for that and we don't re- result, our nation's farmers .are energy costs, make it impera- Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland (left) removed his Spartan hat to field questions during a press conference at MSU. Bob Carr gard a billion dollars as over- facing a time of hardship. tive that we increase the level (right) and MSU Board of Trustees candidate Bill Byrum, hosted the powering in terms we use in the The Democratic party pledg- of support for farm prices and secretary during his Michigan visit federal system - and it's not be- es itself to the foHowing goals. income by increasing target ing wasted .. Continued attention to ex- prices to cover the cost of pro- "Agricultural mechanization we caJJ basic research, essential panding farm exports. Ameri- duction. For those farm prod- "We're moving, for exarp- research: whose responsibility to the industry, but the design- can agriculture's long-run in- ucts not covered by target pie', 70,000 tons of non-fat is it now?" ing and building. of hardware terests remain firmly tied to the prices, such as soybeans, cat- dried milk annually to Mexico That was the topic of discus- are clearly a function of the sale of U.S. farm products tle, hogs, poultry, sugar cane under the new U.S.-Mexican sion Oct. 18 during a Michigan state and private enterprise." abroad. Despite the significant and sugar beets, we pledge relationship ... We're using State University Autumnfest The secretary said the de- progress made to date, it is im- support programs that will butter and cheese in the school panel sponsored by the Ameri- partment would support an in- portant that we continue to maintain viable domestic pro- milk program and for the U.S. can Society of Agricultural formation campaign to con- work at breaking down barriers duction. Army. We will never manage it Engineers and later at a press vince state taxpayers that re- to trade and capitalizing on our Measures to protect and fur- in such a way that we dump conference for Secretary of Ag- search on a mechanical apple nation's enormous advantage ther enhance agricultural pro- any, but it is a matter that riculture Bob Bergland. picker would be a worthy pro- in the production of food and ductivity. Although agricultural needs to be watched carefu))y. USDA representative Dr. ject, but "if the commercial de- fiber. productivity remains hi~h in "We're now working very Jim Nielson, appearing on the mand for it is viable, clearly If food is to be used as an in- (continued on page 14j closely with the leaders in the panel, and Secretary Bergland private enterprise will find a industry - the American Farm addressed that key question way to satisfy that demand." Bureau Federation, National and the answers were of con- Bergland said he was under cern to Michigan fruit growers, "enormous pressure" to direct Milk Producers Association, UNIVERSAL PRESSURE WATERERS which includes MMPA, and MSU ag engineers and Exten- federal money into the so- several other organizations on KEEP CATTLE PROFITS FLOWING. sion personnel in the crowd. called basic sciences and also to changing the formula. Several According to Nielson and cut federal spending. of them have agreed in princi- Bergland, the federal govern- "It's fierce! It's coming from ple on a change which I, frank- ment will take some responsi- the Congress, it's coming from ly, like very much and I will use bility for "basic" research, the president, it's coming from my influence to press for a tempered by the administra- the political atmosphere in change in the basic law that tion's concern for workers dis- which we live. I have to make placed by a mechanized agri- management trade-offs - and would establish the support - Porcelainized culture. rate on the basis of supply and steel trough it's not easy," he explained. demand conditions. It would But if, for example, Michigan The Livestock Industry eliminate the semi-political kind' growers decide they need an Bergland did not forget his of environment in which the - Non-corroding apple harvester, the state's tax- payers and the industry will role for the day and took a ver- support rates are adjusted from floats and valves bal swipe at the previous ad- time to time. likely be called upon to pay for ministration's handling of the "I think the proposal offered that kind of research. "We livestock industry .. by Michigan Milk and Farm Bu- . -16 ga. pre-painted don't think an apple picker "During the last Republican reau is a very sound one and I and galvanized should be treated any different- administration, they imposed endorse it in principle," Berg- steel jacket ly than an automobile," said price controls on meat, which land said. Bergland. Bergland, who was visiting Model CPE Michigan for "Farmers for Car- MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ter," told reporters that he had (ISSN 0026-2161) DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur Bailey. The Michigan Farm News Is published Schoolcraft: District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. appointed a task force from the monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Blissfield: Distrlct 3. James Sayre. Belleville: Minimal maintenance, long life.. research community - state, Bureau Information and Public Relations Divi. Dlstrlct4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia: District 5. slon. Publication and editorial offices at 7373 William Spike. Owosso: Distrlct6. Jack laurie. federal and private - and users West Saginaw Highway. lansing. Michigan Cass City: Distrlct 7. Robert Rider. Hart: District of research, to define what a 48909. Post Office Box 30960. telephone. lansing 517-323-7000. Extension 508. Sub- 8. Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca: District 9. Donald Nugent. Frankfort: District 10. Richard Wie- See your Farm Bureau Services "proper" function of federal scripllon price. $1.00 per year. Publicllllon No. land. Ellsworth: Dlstrlct 11. Herman Robere. dealer today. government should be in the 345040. Fayette. Established January 13. 1923. Second.class DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Frahm. area of agricultural mechaniza- poslage paid at Lansing. Michigan and at add I. Frankenmuth: Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery: Where ~ Farm Comes first • tionalmalling offices. FaRm~ tion research. Robert Rottier. Fremont. EDITORIAL: Donna Wlber. Editor: Marcia FARM BUREAU WOMEN: Vivian Lott. "We clearly have no objec- Dttchie. Connie Turbin. Associate Edllors. Mason. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau: Presi- tion to any university who dent. Elton R. Smllh. Caledonia: Vice Presl- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: L.C. Scramlln. Holly. wishes to fund mechanization research," he said. "The one thing we will continue Is what dent. Jack laurie. Cass City; Administrative Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; Treasurer and Chief Flllllncllll Officer. Max D. Dean; Secretarv. WUltamS. Wilkinson. POSTMASTER: In using form 3579. mail to: Michigan Farm News. 7373 West Saginaw Highway. lansing. Michigan 48909. BUreaU FARM BUREAU SEJMCE8, INO NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS ..PAGES -the future of U.S. agricul- tural commodities is protected 'Embargo Unfair,' Republican from the economic predatory evils of dumping by other Says Ge~rge Bush Platform on producing nations and that the domestic production of these commodities, so important to Agriculture the survival of individuals and small rural communities is pre- served. In no American workplace is incentives, working to remove Farmer-Held Reserves there to be found greater pro- foreign restraints on American We support farmer-owned ductivity, cooperation, neigh- products and encouraging the grain reserves, should they borly concern, creative use of development of dependable become necessary, and ada- applied science, information new markets in developing mantly oppose government- and relevant research, hones- countries; controlled reserves. ty, perseverence, hard work - assure a priority allocation and independence than on the of fuel for U.S. agriculture, in- Grain Embargo farm and ranch. cluding food and fiber produc- We believe that agricultural The Republican Party takes tion, transportation and pro- embargoes are only symbolic pride in the ability of American cessing; and and are ineffective tools of farmers to provide abundant, -combine efforts to encour- foreign policy. We oppose sin- high quality and nutritious food age the renewable resource gling out American farmers to and fiber for all our citizens in- timber production capability of bear the brunt of Carter's ill- cluding those most in need and privately-owned forests and conceived, ineffective and im- to millions throughout the woodlands. properly implemented grain world, and at the same time to embargo. The Carter grain em- supply the largest single com- bargo should be terminated im- ponent in our export balance of Expand Export Markets mediately. trade. Agriculture's contribution to Excessive Regulation We will: the U.S. trade balance makes it of Agriculture -increase net farm income especially fitting that an aggres- We pledge a sensible ap- by supporting and refining pro- sive market development pro- proach to reduce excessive fed- grams to bring profitable farm gram to establish dependable eral regulation that is draining prices with the goal of surpass- new markets for farm exports Republican vice presidential nominee George Bush told some the profitability from farming 1,000 people in attendance at a country luncheon in St. Johns ing parity levels in a market- will be a vital part of the policies and ranching. Especially high that he and Ronald Reagan oppose the Soviet Union grain em- oriented agricultural economy; to restore profitability to Ameri- bargo and that the agricultural sector should not be forced to on the agenda for changes in -control inflation by adop- can agriculture. Republicans bear the brunt of U.S. foreign policy. policy under Republican lead- ting sound fiscal and monetary will ensure that: . ership are such regulatory policies and by eliminating ex- -international trade is con- Republican vice presidential dicted that Ronald Reagan issues as EPA and FDA's ex- cessive and unnecessary feder- ducted on the basis of fair and candidate George Bush called would be known as the peace cessive adherence to "zero al regulations; effective competition and that on Michigan voters recently to president who rebuilt America's risk" policies relative to the use -expand markets at home by all imported agricultural prod- bring the Carter administration defense strength. of pesticides, herbicides, anti- effectively utilizing the advan- ucts meet the same standards to task for its policies and pro- Responding to questions biotics, food additives, preser- tages of the energy potential for of quality that are required of grams of the past four years. from the audience, Bush said vatives and the like. farm, forestry and other bio- American producers; "It's not enough to say that the Reagan administration mass products; -an aggressive agricultural SoU & Water Conservation 'Jimmy Carter has failed the would not impose import con- -aggressively expand mar- marketing development pro- Voluntary participation with working man, that he has failed trols against foreign auto im- kets abroad by effectively using gram and the streamlining of adequate incentives is essential in employment and failed to ports. Bush rem'inded the audi- the Eisenhower Food for Peace the export marketing system is to the effective conservation of solve inflation. Jimmy Carter ence that Michigan is the sec- program and revolving credit given top national priority; and our soil and water resources. has failed to deliver what he ond largest exporter among the promised," Bush said, "and he states and that import controls ought to be thrown out of of- would result in tariff walls being fice. " established in other interna- Speaking before a largely tional markets. The Reagan ad- rural and fQrm audieJ'lce in. St. ministration, he said, favors Johns on Sept. 24, Bush . trade negotiations and manu- Announcing the Farm Bureau charged that the farmer's rate facturing investment in the of return has declined during United States. the Carter administration and Questioned about the regu- Member-to-Member Christmas Citrus Sale! promised that a Reagan-Bush lafory power of agencies such administration would bring as the Occupational Safety and Item and Size Price strong, sensitive programs to Health Administration and the Navel Oranges, 4/5 bushel $9.25 the country's agricultural and EnvironmerHal Protection Pink Seedless Grapefruit, 4/5 bushel $8.50 export policies. Agency, Bush said there was \ Orlando Tangelos, 4/5 bushels $9.25 Bush hit hard on the effects "too much regulation" and Hi-D Orange Juice Concentrate, 24/12 oz. cans/case $25.90 of the Soviet grain embargo ,im- warn.ed that the U.S. could Hi-D Grapefruit Concentrate, 24/12 oz. cans/case $22.70 posed by Carter this year, say- "regulate ourselves out of Florida Skinless Peanuts, 20 oz. can $1.85 ing that it was unfair to ask one business. " Florida Pecans Halves, lib. bag $4.65 segment of the economy to "I feel that Reagan has a MACMA Vintage Ham, 4/4 lb. halves/case ($2.59/lb.) Approx. $41.44 bear the brunt of international good environmental record," Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon, 8/11/2 lb. pkgs./case $18.80 action. Bush told the crowd Bush said, "and that we can Smoked Hickory Stick, 41f2 lb. $9.70 that the Reagan administration have a clean environment and Illinois Gourmet Popcorn, 21b. bag $1.15 would shut, off the grain export still grow." Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs./case $10.30 embargo immediately. When asked about Reagan's Medium Cheddar Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs./case $9.85 Embargoes are not the an- possible choice for secretary of Colby Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs./case $9.50 swer in foreign affairs and the agriculture, Bush responded Monterey Jack Cheese, 4/1 lb. pkgs./case $9.50 country's foreign policy ought that the Republican administra- Sunflower Seeds, Shelled, Salted and Roasted, 12 oz. pkg. $1.20 to be changed, he said. tion would be looking for Wheat Nuts, Salted and Roasted, 12 oz. pkg. $1.20 Bush warned that a trend someone with philosophies Apple Cider Concentrate, 12/15 oz. jugs/case $18.70 toward reduced military spend- similar to former Agriculture ing by the Carter administration Secretary Earl Butz. ORDER DEADLINE: November 13,1980 has created a strategic im- State Republicans, Rep. Note: Date may be earlier in some counties. balance in U.S. military power. Alan Cropsey and' Sen. Rich- "It's not too late to turn this ard Allen, accompanied Bush To place your order, contact your. county secretary trend around by restoring de- on the mid-Michigan campaign or member-to-member chairman. fense cuts,;' Bush said. He pre- swing. PAGE 6 FARM1 NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 Between You OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! and Me a real political education from many people they meet every and noting how good the soup our "close up" view of big day. Once the Bushes were was. By Judy Kissane seated, I $erved the soup at the Opportunity knocks for all of politics, and seeing the Secret 1980 Michigan Farm Bureau Service and campaign advance head table' without spilling a us offering the chance to get in- Outstanding Young , people organize every detail of drop! volved in life and open doors to Farm Woman " ~\ -" these events. It was a big surprise when the The final surprise arrived 'by mail when we received a per- sonal note from George Bush new experiences. So when op- portunity calls on you, open the door. You never know Opportunity 'ft:nocks ... but Later in the conversation, advance person told me I thanking us for our hospitality ~hat may lie ahe~d for you. you must open the door! How she mentioned that we would would be serving the soup at many times has opportunity serve the first 1,000 people. the head table on Wednesday. knocked at your door and That's when I panicked! But Hey! I thought, they mean me either you didn't recognize it or thanks to two Farm Bureau - the all time klutz with two left didn't care to answer? I had a people whom I bothered with feet! real opportunity recently, but phone calls all day Sunday - The morning of the country didn't immediately Tecognize it Bertha Davidson, Gratiot luncheon was an absolutely as such. County Women's chairperson. perfect example of Michigan SALE EXTENDED TO In mid-Septembet, Bill and I and Bernie Bishop, MFB weather at its finest ... just NOVEMBER 28,1980 received a call from the Clinton regional representative - we enough breeze to keep the high County Republican chairper- located a bean cooker with a .school band flags snapping son. She told me that vice 2,500 cup capacity and, I'!l0~e smartly, warm sun, clear skies FREE CARRY CASE presidential candidate George importantly, we had the help of ... perfect! About an hour and Bush was scheduled to be in Art Perry, who knows how to a half before the aush motor- St. Johns for a country lunch operate the cooker. We owe a cade arrived, we began serving as part of a mid-Michigan cam- special thanks to Mr. Perry and lunch. I have never seen a paign swing. She wanted to the Pigeon 'Cooperative for smoother operation - nor an know if the county Farm helping us out on such short easier way to handle a crowd Bureau Women wanted to notice. than took place that day. make the bean soup for the By Tuesday, our FB Women event - just five days away. I were working hard to meet this - Then suddenly, the flashing when you buy said yes. challenge and we were qettino lights of a police escort signaled any of these: the arrival of the campaigners -SUPER 2 14" _ ..... Ferm eo.- "'"" and their entourage. Before the cars had come to a complete -VI SUPER 2 -150 AUTO 16" 16" FaRm~ stop, members of the Secret -SUPER EZ 16" BUreaU __ 1IllWlE&M: Service, reporters, photog- ~aphers and cameramen were out of the vehicles. Bush greeted the crowd that had gathered, stopping to shake hands or exchange a few words and answer questions briefly. But the most thrilling mo- ment for me took place in the kitchen of the meeting hall, farm/home gen-erators away from the TV cameras, string trimmers photographers and the coli- agricultural pumps stant smiles. For ten minutes, I had the once in a lifetime op- portunity to visit with Mr. and Available through the following: Mrs. Bush on a one to one ba- Bay City Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-893-3577 sis. I commented how tired Breckenridge Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-842-3575 they must get being on the road Caro Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-673-7714 campaigning most of the time, Carrollton Farm Bureau Services, Inc./Saginaw Supply Center 517-753-3457 Before leaving St. Johns on his way to Capitol City Airport. and for those few minutes we Carson City Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517-584-6631 George Bush, right, stops for a photo with Judy Kissane, left, and Cassopolis Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 616-445-2311 Patty Bellows, center, secretary to Bill Gnodtche, executive direc- talked about their schedule, the CheSolning Chesaning Farmers Co-op, Inc. .,17-845-3040 Coldwater Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-279-8491 tor of the House RepubUcan Caucus. pressures, and the many, Comstock Park Farmers Petroleum Cooperalive. Inc. 616-784-1071 Ellsworth Ellsworth Farmers Exchange _ 616-588-Z300 Emmel/ Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 313-384-1350 Ga8.etown Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-665-9975 Hart Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 616-873-2158 HiRhland Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 313-887-4109 lonesville Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 517-849-9502 Join Us Kalamazoo Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-38/-0596 Leslie Leslie CO-OP. Inc. 517-589-8248 I. inwood Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-697.5761 for Marcellus Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-646-5115 Marion Marion Irc;o 616-743-2831 Mendon SI. loseph County Farm Bureau Services 616-496-2385 Michigan Fam Bureau's Midland MI. Pleasant Cohoons Elevator Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 517-835-7724 517-773.J670 Petoskey Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 616-]47-3260 Pinconning Farm Burf!3u Set vices, Inc. 517-879-3411 HOLIDAY Remus Rothbur. Sand Lake Sandusky Farm Bureau Services, Inc. ROlhbury Anderson's Hardware Heating Farmers Petroleum & Farm Supply, Cooperiltive, Inc. Inc. 517-967-3511 616-894-8590 616-636-5608 ]13-648-3032 Schoolcraft Farm Bureau Services. Inc. 616-679-4063 BALL Scol/ville Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-757-3780 Stanwood Burden's Irco Farm & Home Center 616-823-2607 SI. lohns Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-224-7900 Traverse City Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-946-5836 Yale SI. Clair County Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 313.387.2202 .Participating local co-ops and other Farm Bureau Services dealers. (Some items may nol be stocked at all participating dealers. but are available and may be ordered.) December 10, 1980 Kalamazoo Convention Center NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 First Legislative Pork Day Rated a '10' on the Gifford farm was much closer tc* her "comfort zone" than meeting state dignitaries and fielding questions from the press? "There's more involved in the pork industry today than just getting a pig ready for market," explained Sandra. "When consumers are led to believe that eating one more piece of bacon is going to put them in their coffins, you have to think about assuring the public you've got a good, nutri- tious, safe product. When city dwellers move to the country and complain about the odor of your hog operation, you have to be concerned with legislation protecting your right to farm." The Michigan Pork Produ- cers Association members were The capitol steps, warmed by the fall sun, made a good place to especially aware of those facts enjoy the roast pork sandwiches, potato chips and sausage cake since the much-maligned pig served by the pork producers. Seven hogs were roasted for the event and all were carved clean to accommodate the larger-than- had been the victim of more expected crowd. than his share of "bad press" throughout the past year. statement proved true as some the usual groups who come to They needed an audience, guests asked their hosts for the the capitol to protest and they decided, that would in- remaining "soup bones." generally make a mess of the Ramon Waltz, Ingham County hog producer, helped carve clude both legislative decision- The only people who left the grounds. It's difficult to slices of roast pork for 2,300 people who showed up on the state makers and the consuming capitol lawn hungry on Legisla- measure our success, but I capitol lawn for the first Legislative Pork Day. Waltz was one of a public. What better place to tive Pork Day were the pork think the positive approach we hundred pork producers involved in the event. reach that audience than the producers themselves. By the took will give our industry front lawn of the state capitol? time it was their turn, there was some long-lasting benefits," Story by Donna Wilber nothing left! But none com- she concluded. Photos by Marcia Ditchie They Just Kept Coming plained; it had been a good day. She was also impressed with "What's a pig farmer like me and its contributions to the Months of planning and co- the receptiveness of those peo- doing in a situation like this?" well-being of the state's citi- ordination preceded the event. We Never Got A 'No' ple she had formerly consid- That's a question Sandra Gif- zens. And again as she an- Then, at midnight, the fires In retrospect, Sandra says ered "unapproachable." In all ford of Onondaga, secretary of swered questions and posed were stoked and by mid-morn- that although it was great to the many different efforts in- the Michigan Pork Producers for pictures for the news media ing, the tantalizing smell of have the news media there in volved in this single commodity Association, asked herself sev- covering this unique event, the roast pork was wafting its way full force, there were other promotion, she reports, "we eral times on Sept. 23, Michi- staging of the "largest pig roast into open office windows at the things about the day that made never got a 'no' from anyone." gan Legislative Pork Day. ever" on the front lawn of the capitol and down through the it special to her. First on her list Gerald D. Schwab, farm man- She asked herself that ques- state's capitol. streets of Lansing's business was the "fantastic cooperation" agement specialist, in a letter to tion while in the governor's of- What was a pig farmer like district. One-hundred pork of her fellow pork producers, President Swartzendruber, fice for presentation of the res- Sandra doing in a situation like producers, distinguished from their dedication and hard work summed up the first Legislative olution honoring the industry this, when tending her animals the rest of the gathering crowd to make the event a success. Pork Day for both the pro- by their white butcher aprons, "I was so proud of our pro- ducers and their guests, when were at their posts ready to ducers when people comment- he said: "All in all, the event serve roast pork sandwiches, ed that we were different from must rank as a '10.'" potato chips and sausage cake "We need to do a to their estimated 1,500 guests. Before noon, the line-up of D0NNA 99 great deal more of this. guests making their way (continued from page 2) through the serving line includ- ed Gov. Milliken, state senators Sandra Gifford, Secretary and representatives, govern- Swine Producer Says: Michigan Pork Producers Association ment agency officials, office I wanted to provide you with my reactions relevant to the Michigan Pork Producers Legislative Day. I was able to workers and passers-by at- tracted by the sight and smell. It Splitting Ballot Makes Sense spend more than an hour and a half at the capitol and I per- was a bright, warm fall day and the hungry people just kept ciation publication, a "con- "I thank God we have a two sonally believe that this is the finest public relations job that coming - 2,300 in all - until all cerned swine producer," Russ or more party system so we can has been done by a Michigan industry in quite some time. This brought great appreciation and respect to the pork in- seven hogs were carved clean Rowe, wrote a letter to the make some choices of our dustry specifically and to Michigan agriculture in general. to the bones. editor about the need for agri- own. Last year when we visited cultural representation on the Poland, we went to a place I am a firm believer that we need to do a great deal more board of trustees of Michigan where they had only one party of this both within specific commodity groups such as yours Every Part Except State University, especially to and that one party didn't like and for Michigan agriculture in general. the Squeal agricultural budgets. He sup- some people. So they killed This is a great state with a great agricultural enterprise and The House-Senate resolu- ports both Tom Reed and Bill over four million of the people yet many of our politicians and other complementary parts tion of tribute, proudly dis- Byrum in the November elec- in the party they didn't like. of our economy don't realize that it is agriculture that holds played for camera crews by tion. He made some points I "In this year's election, two this state together particularly in times when other economic indicators are in such a disastrous array. MPPA President George hope you will consider: seats are available on the board Swartzendruber, stated, in " . . . I get very upset with of trustees. I will tell you what I Again, my congratulations to you and the pork producers part: "Whereas, the ageless ex- people. One day a farmer told am going to do. I will vote for and I hope that you will express my compliments and also indicate our willingess to assist you in any way possible. pression, 'using every part of me he wouldn't vote for Bill Bill on the Democratic ticket * the hog except the squeal,' is in because he was a Democrat. A and Tom on the Republican. Gordon E. Guyer, Director of Extension actuality, an accurate descrip- few days later, another farmer "Think about it for a minute. Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources tion of the usefulness of pork told me he wouldn't vote for Doesn't it make sense?" Michigan State University and pork by-products in our Tom because he was a Repub- everyday l i v e s . . . . " That lican. You bet it does, Russ! PAGE 8 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 1980 Annual Meeting Tuesday Tuesday Evening Wednesday Butz to Address - County Farm Bureaus Commodity Session to FBSjFPC Luncheon to be Honored Focus on M:arketing Earl Butz, former secretary of agriculture, wiJ)be The annual county Farm Bureau awards pro- The commodity session at the MFB annual meet- the guest speaker at the Farm Bureau Services and gram wiJ)be held 'on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, . ing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative annual m"eetings following the county presidents and campaign "Dr. John Brake, professor of agricultural eco- luncheon Dec. 9 at Kalamazoo Center. managers banquet. nomics at Michigan State University, wiJ) discuss The cooperatives expect 800 stockholders to at- The awards program, which win begin at 8:30 farm financial management in the 1980s. tend this year's meetings, which begin with the FPC p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Kalamazoo The second half of the two-hour session wiIJin- annual at 10 a.m. Following a complimentary Center, recognizes county Farm Bureaus for. their clude a discussion of marketing challenges and op- lunch where Butz wiJ)speak on "Food: The Lan- achievements during the 1980 membership year. portunities conducted by Dr. Clayton Yeutter, pres- guage of Peace," the FBS business meeting wiIJrun "The ChalJ(mgers" will provide entertainment ident of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. from 2 to "3:30 p.m. during the program. Butz has been dean emeritus of agriculture at Purdue University since 1976. Prior to his appoint- ment to Purdue, Butz spent five years as secretary of the USDA. r ~- . I J --- Wednesday "THE CHALLENGERS" MACMA Annual Meeting The Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Market- DR. CLAYTON YEUTTER ing Association win hold its annual meeting on Wednesday morning, Dec. 10 in rooms A, Band C in the Kalamazoo Center. Wednesday Following lunch, the association will hold a mar- keting conference in the same rooms. EARL BUTZ Women's Annual Meeting Wednesday Ken Cheatham, director of the AFBF Member Tuesday Evening Young Fanners Day Relations .Division, wiIJbe the keynote speaker at . the Farm Bureau Women's annual meeting on Presidents, Campaign Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmer activities will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Wednesday, Dec. 10. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Kala- Managers Banquet The Discussion Meet semi-finals will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Sheraton Inn (Cork Street and mazoo Civic Auditorium, corner of South and Park streets. Michigan Farm Bureau's annual meeting activi- 1-94), and the finals will be held at 1:30 p.m. in The meeting wiJ) also include the 1980 ties wiJ)begin on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9 with the rooms D and E of the Kalamazoo Center. All dele- chairman's annual report, recognition of counties joint county presidents and campaign managers gates are welcome to attend. and introduction of the Michigan Farm Bureau banquet. Competition for the Outstanding Young Farm Women's Committee. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. in the North Woman contest will also be held. Ballroom of the Kalamazoo Center, with dinner A Young Farmer reception will be held following compliments of FBIG's Marketing Corporation. the adjournment of the resolutions session on Keynote speaker will be -Art Fettig, an inspira- Wednesday afternoon in roomsU, E and F of the tional speaker who takes his audiences to new Kalamazoo Center. County Young Farmer Star levels of emotion and leaves them with a feeling of 3 Awards will be presented and awards will be given hope and determination. recognizing the winners of the Discussion Meet, Presentation of the 1980 "Fabulous 15" awards Outstanding Young Farm Woman and Distinguish- and 1980 President's Trophies will highlight the ed Young Farmer contests. An members are invited banquet. to attend the reception. Wednesday Noon Kick-Off Luncheon The annual Michigan Farm Bureau Kick-Off Luncheon wiIJ be held at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Kalamazoo Center's Grand Ban- room. MFB President Elton R. Smith will address the delegates, reviewing the organization's ac- complishments during 1980 and looking toward the challenges facing the organization and agriculture in the future. The resolutions session will open at 2:30 p.m. in ART FETTIG the Grand Ballroom. KEN CHEATHAM NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Program Highlights Thursday Morning Thursday Evening AgriPac Breakfast Consumer Alert Founder to Address Annual Banquet Features Former POW The Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p. m. in the Kala- A special delegate .breakfast willbe sponsored by mazoo Center's Grand Ballroom. MFB's AgriPac on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 a.m. Featured speaker will be Barbara Keating, in rooms D, E and F of the Kalamazoo Center. founder of Consumer Alert. Charlie Plumb, a former POW who spent nearly "People making well-thought-out decisions - not six years enduring brutality, degradation and government agencies - are the best regulators In humiliation at the hands of his captors, willaddress • the marketplace." That belief makes Keating and the group. Consumer Alert, a non-profit organization aimed at He has become a renowned speaker since his truly representing the American public, a welcome return home; one 'of his 4th of July speeches ap- contrast to the more prevalent consumer advocates peared in the congressional"record. Plumb has writ- who demand cradle-to-grave government protec- ten two books, I'm No Hero and The Last Domino. tion. The cost of the breakfast is $15 per person. Pro- Also in the spotlight at'the banquet will be the ceeds willbe used exclusively to help elect "Friends 1980 recipient of the the MFB Distinguished Ser- of Agriculture" in the 1982 election. vice to Agriculture award. BARBARA KEATING Friday Resolutions Wrap-Up, FBIG to Sponsor Elections Scheduled Koffee Klatcheteria The final resolutions session will begin at 8:30 Farm Bureau Insurance Group will once again a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and continue until noon. sponsor the Koffee Klatcheteria for delegates at the Election of directors in even-numbered districts, MFB annual meeting, offering free refreshments two directors-at-Iarge, one director representing the and free statewide telephone service. Farm Bureau Women's Committee and one direc- The Klatcheteria will be located in rooms G and tor representing the Young Farmers Committee will H in the Kalamazoo Center and willprovide a con- take place during the morning session. tinuous supply of free coffee, milk, donuts and ap- Following lunch, the resolution session will ple cider during the convention. resume at 1:30 p. m. and continue through comple- It will be open Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9 and CHARLIE PLUMB tion. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 through 12. BARNYARD ALUMINUM SCOOP MTD #14 SNOWBLOWER BARGAINS Wt-.ltlLr Fwm eon- Rrst FaRm~ NOW Bureau NOW 81900 FARM BUREAU 9IERVlCE& INC Reg. $23470 Model 310-100 3 h.p. aaa See your participating dealer for: NELSON SERVUS RUBBER HEATED "HUSTLER" WATER BOWLS A\\~ NOW Available Through The Following: -Farm Bureau Services Branches -Farmers Petroleum Branches Bay City 517-893-3571 Breckenridge 517 -842-35 75 Carrollton 517-753-3457 Caro 517.673-7114 Reg. "766 Coldwater 517-279-8491 Cassopolis 616-445-2311 Hart 616-873-2158 Comstock Park 616- 784-1071 KalalNlZoo 616-381-0596 Emmett 313-384.1350 Marcellus 616-646-5115 Hart 616-873-3960 NOW Mendon 616-496-2385 Highland 313-887-4109 MI. PlellSllnl 517-773-3670 JO~vllle 517-849-9502 Pinconning 517-879-3411 Linwood 517-697.5761 Remus 517-967.8358 Petoskey 616-347-3260 Schoolcraft 616-679-4063 Sandusky 313.648-3032 Scottville 616-757-2594 Scottville 616.757-3359 Traverse City 616-946-5836 51. Johns 517-224-7900 Yale 313-387.2202 Traverse City 616-947-6700 Reg. "S" \ '* Partldpatlng Jocal CO"O~ and other Farm Bureau ServIces deaIen. BROCK Some lIems may not be Slocked al aI/ partidpating dealers but ore auailable and may be ordered at .pedal prices during the sole period. FEED BINS SNOW FENCE PAGE 10 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 In the Agricultural Interest 1980 'FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE', 17th Frank V. Wierzbicki (D-Detroit) 104th Connie Binsfeld (R-Maple City) 19th Stanley Stopczynski (D-Detroit) l05th Tom Alley (D-West Branch) 22nd Gary M. Owen (D-Ypsilanti) 106th Steve Andrews (R-Wolverine) 23rd Mary Keith Ballantine (R-Jackson) 107th Charles H. Varnum (R-Manistique) 28th Thomas J. Anderson (D-Southgate) l08th Dominic J. Jacobetti (D-Negaunee) 31st Ludlle H. McCollough (D-Dearborn) 109th Jack L. Gingrass (D.-Iron Mountain) 33rd William R. Keith (D-Garden City) 34th John Bennett (D-Redford) MSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES 35th Jack E. Kirksey (R-Livonia) 37th BiU Byrum (D-Onondaga) Thomas H. Brown (D-Westland) 38th Tom Reed (R-DeWitt) Edward E. MahaIak (D-Romulus) 40th James E. Hadden (R-Adrian) 41st MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT Nick Smith (R-Addison) 42nd Mark Siljander (R-Three Rivers) Mary Coleman' 43rd Carl F. Gnodtke (R-Sawyer) 44th Lad S. Stacey (R-Berrien Springs) 45th Bela E. Kennedy (R-Bangor) 47th Robert A. Welborn (R-Kalamazoo) SPECIAL CATEGORY: 49th Everitt F. Lincoln (R-Albion) The following candidates are designated as 50th Michael J. Griffin (D-Jackson) '''Friends of Agriculture" but due to special circum- 51st Frederick P. Dillingham (R-FowlervilIe) stances explained below have been placed in this 52nd Roy Smith (R-Ypsilanti) category. 54th Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) 55th .James Gilmore (R-Kalamazoo) is challenging Donald H. Gilmer (R-Augusta) incumbent Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-Lan- 56th Ernest W. Nash (R-Dimondale) sing) for the 3rd Congressional District seat. 58th Debbie Stabenow (0- Lansing) , 59tl} H. Lynn Jondahl (D-East Lansing) .State Sen. Richard Allen (R-Alma) is 60th Claude A. Trim (D-Davisburg) challenging incumbent Congressman Don Albosta 63rd Ruth B. McNamee (R-Birmingham) (D-S1. Charles) for the 10th Congressional District 64th Wilbur V. Brotherton (R-Farmington) seat. 65th James E. Defebaugh (R-Birmingham) .State Rep. Dennis Hertel (D-Detroit) is seek- 67th Joseph Forbes (D-Oak Park) ing election to the 14th Congressional District seat 70th John T. Kelsey (0- Warren) being vacated by incumbent Lucien N. Nedzi 74th John M. Maynard (D-S1. Clair Shores) (0-Detroit) . 78th Larry E. Burkhalter (D-Lapeer) • Mickey Knight (R-Muskegon) is seeking elec- 82nd Bobby D. Crim (D-Davison) u.s. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 83rd Charles L. MueUer (R-Linden) . tion to the 96th District state representative seat be- ing vacated by incumbent Barney Hasper (D-Mus- District Candidate 84th Loren S. Armbruster (ij-Caro) kegon). Based upon the philosophy and stand on 2nd Carl Pursell (R-Plymouth) 85th James E. O'Neill Jr. (D-Saginaw) issues expressed by Knight, he is designated a 3rd James Gilmore (R-Kalamazoo) 86th Lewis N. Dodak (D-Montrose) "Friend of Agriculture." 4th David Stockman (R-St. Joseph) 87th Frands R. Spaniola (D-Corunna) 88th Alan L. Cropsey (R-DeWitt) • Michael Hayes (R-Midland) is seeking election 5th Harold Sawyer (R-Rockford) to the 102nd District state representative seat being 8th Robert Traxler (D-Bay City) 89th Gary I.. Randall (R-Elwell) 90th vacated by incumbent Louis Cramton (R-Midland). 9th Guy VanderJagt (R-Luther) Martin D. Buth (R-Rockford) Based upon the philosophy and stand on issues ex- 10th Richard Allen (R-Alma) 91st Paul B. Henry (R-Grand Rapids) pressed by Hayes, he is designated a "Friend of Ag- 11 th Robert Davis (R-Marquette) 92nd Thomas C. Mathieu (D-Grand Rapids) riculture. " 14th Dennis Hertel (D-Detroit) 93rd Drew Allbritten (R-Grand Rapids) 19th William Broomfield (R-Birmingham) 94th Jelt Sietsema (D-Grand Rapids) • BiU Byrum (D-Onondaga) is running for a 95th James K. Dressel (R-Holland) position on the Michigan State University Board of 96th Mickey Knight (R-Muskegon) Trustees. Based upon his knowledge of and in- MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 97th Edgar Geerlings (R-Norton Shores) volvement in agriculture, he is designated a "Friend District Candidate 98th Jeff Dongvillo (D-Scottville) of Agriculture." 2nd Jack E. Legel (D-Detroit) 99th Donald Van Singel (R-Grant) .Tom Reed (R-DeWitt) is running for a position 4th George Cushingberry Jr. (D-Detroit) 100th J. Michael Busch (R-Saginaw) on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. 1 Uh Thaddeus C. Stopczynski (0- Detroit) 101st James A. Barda (D-Bay City) Based upon his knowledge of and involvement in 13th William R. Bryant Jr. (R-Grosse Pointe) 102nd Michael Hayes (R-Midland) agriculture, he is designated a "Friend of Agri- 16th Matthew McNeely (D-Detroit) 103rd Ralph Ostling (R-Roscommon) culture." VOTE AGRICULTURE for MSU TRUSTEES SPLIT YOUR BALLOT - VOTE FOR BOTH DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN ~ William D. Byrum )8( Thomas H. Reed o o NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 ••-------------------------------------------- Present Tax System Offers •• I • I CLIP AND SA VE Clearest Advantage for Farmers • I. For the second time in two pact varies among various . ers now take for granted. P.A. 1980 Michigan Ballot Proposals years, Michigan voters will be types of agricultural produc- 116 is exempted from the pro- asked to determine the value of tion, the analysis shows that posal which may have serious Smith-Bullard - Pr.oposal A the present taxation system the present tax system offers effects on the program. A proposal to make local school boards respon- against proposed constitutional the clearest advantage for the - More than $700 million in ad- sible for school personnel and programs, to re- amendments which would rad- average farm. This includes the ditional federal income tax will duce local property tax maximums for operational ically change the taxation struc- present "circuit breaker" tax go to Washington. It is well purposes, to provide additional property tax relief ture of the state. rebate system and P .A. 116 known that Michigan is at the for senior retirees, and require the state to raise Three taxation amendments credits. bottom of the states in the revenues necessary for equal per pupil funding of , appear on the 1980 ballot; money that is returned from Smith-Bullard (Proposal A), Some of the conclusions, Washington. public schools. 0 Yes • No based on total taxes, for each the Legislative-Executive Co- -Many present property tax ex- alition (Proposal C) and the proposal include: emptions would be abolished Drinking Age - Proposal B A proposal to reduce the legal drinking age Tisch Amendment (Proposal and could become taxable un- D). Smith-Bullard der the property tax. These in- from 21 to 19 years of age. 0 Yes • No • Four other proposals dealing with Michigan's drinking age, -Farmers Proposal A in P.A. 116,would clude cars, trucks, pickups, in- ventories, grain in elevators, Legislative-Executive Coalition - Proposal C financing of new prison con- clearly lose present tax advan- public buildings, 4-H camps, A proposal to provide property tax relief; to struction, legislative civil im- tages. Those without P.A. 116 agricultural trees, shrubs, reimburse local and state governments with addi- munity, and the authority and credit would also have an in- vines, growing crops, forest tional sales tax; to mandate net state lottery succession of the office of lieu- crease in total taxes. land, etc. revenue for schools; and to mandate state "rainy tenant governor willalso be de- - Family "owned" but not -One provision provides a day" fund. 0 Yes • No cided by the voters on Nov. 4. "family operated" farmland great opportunity for tax eva': While each of the proposals would be subject to a 30.5 mill sion for those with large in- Tisch Tax Amendment - Proposal D is important, the three constitu- state property tax in addition to comes from tax shelters, tax A proposal to decrease property taxes and pro- . tional property tax proposals the local tax. (30 percent of all free securities, etc. Non-resi- hibit new types of homestead taxes; to require 60 warrant special attention be- farmland is rented, 90 percent dents, big business, speculators percent voter approval to raise state taxes or fees; cause of their economic impli- of that farmland is owned by and developers will be the big to require partial state reimbursement to local cations for Michigan agriculture retired farmers or their winners. Courts willhave many units for lost income; to limit Legislature's ability to and local government control. spouses.) decisions to make. -Other disadvantages of this change tax exemptions or credits or change per- proposal are that there will be pupil formula. 0 Yes .No MFB Board at least a 2 percent income tax Position increase, introduction of state- Many voters seem to think New Prison Construction - Proposal E that they must choose one of Each of the property tax pro- wide teacher bargaining with A proposal to construct four regional prison the three proposals. This is not facilities, demolish the Michigan reformatory, ef- posals have been carefully portability of teachers, in- reviewed and analyzed by creased business taxes, higher true. One can vote for any or fect other state and local correctional purposes, all of the proposals or vote NO Michigan Farm Bureau, with school costs and loss of local develop preventative programs and provide the control. on all three. Howeuer, it is ex- funds therefor by increasing the state income tax emphasis on the effects of the tremely imporant to uote NO .by 1/10 of 1 percent for a 5-year period. proposals for the state's rural on the proposals you oppose. I • Yes 0 No and agricultural community. As Legislative-Executive a result of this analysis, the Otherwise it is possible that all Proposal C three could pass. In that event, Legislative Civil Immunity - Proposal G Michigan Farm Bureau board -There could be a slight overall of directors has recommended portions of all three would be in A proposal to allow the Legislature to pass laws total tax reduction. However, effect. The result would be relating to their constitutional exemption from civil a "no" vote from Michigan's for most farms, taxes would be agriculture community on all much higher due to the 37.5 higher taxes and less local con- arrest duri~g legislative sessions. trol. A "NO" vote on all three NO POSITION three taxation proposals. percent increase in sales tax In its recommendation, the from the present 4 percent to will prevent that possibility. Authority and Succession of MFB board of directors empha- 5.5 percent. Taxable items in- Lt. Governor - Proposal H sized the threat to local govern- clude cars, trucks, pickups, ment control as a result of in- fence, tile, building materials, Prison Construction A proposal to restrict the authority of the Lieute- nant Governor and set up a procedure to fill the • creased reliance on state and gasoline for highway use, etc. federal funding. In their analy- -This proposal, too, results in Proposal E In 1978 the voters approved vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. NO POSITION sis, the Farm Bureau also de- decreased local revenue and a proposal to prohibit the grant- termined that the proposals lost local control. ing of paroles to persons con- would mean more total taxes, victed of certain violent crimes. not less, for Michigan's tax- There is an additional manda- payers. Tisch Amendment tory prison term for felonies It must be remembered that Proposal D committed with a gun. This will FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE in the present Michigan tax - There are tax sa'vings under result in further shortage of system, which provides home- this proposal, but not to the ..>ver 7,000 beds in the next 10 YOUR FARM VOTE: stead property tax rebates degree that one might think. years. based on household income The average is about 9 percent. Legislation was passed in u.s. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I and the P.A. 116 program for Some farms would have very July to increase the state in- farmers, changes in one tax little total tax reduction and come tax 1/10 of 1 percent would affect all other taxes. some would actually have an from the present 4.6 percent to This includes state income tax, increase. Potato and tree fruit 4.7 percent, to be used to con- MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal income tax, sales tax farms would have higher total struct four new prisons and and social security taxes paid taxes. renovate others. The tax in- by farmers and other self-em- -The real problem is that only crease would automatically ex- ployed persons. part of the property tax reve- pire in five years. The Legis- MSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES nue loss is returned from the lature has referred the matter to MSU Analysis state, resulting in large losses to the voters for final approval in ~~ local government (counties, November. Supports Position '&H~_ townships, schools, etc.). The The MFB board has recom- t, sm;;;u~ An analysis prepared by the state could not make up the mended a "YES" vote on Pro- Michigan State University De- more than $2 billion loss in tax partment of Agricultural Eco- revenues. nomics confirms the negative - Agriculture will be hurt be- posal E as a responsible posi- tion. If voters were sincere in 1978, they should be willing to impact of all three taxation pro- cause of curtailed research, ex- pay the cost of the problems posals on the total taxes paid tension and other needed state that resulted largely from that by Michigan farmers. While im- agricultural services that farm- voted mandate. -----------~--------------------~---------- PAGE 12 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 AGRINOMIC Ag Economy Outlook. • ••• UPDATE 180 ed acres estimated to be 77.6 million bushels, down 4 per- Demand: tions. The cost to federal gov- -Slow recovery in overall ernment this year is about $1.2 cent from 1980 with yields of economy and consumer in- billion. Report of the Commodity 32.9 bushels per acre, down Activities & Research Department comes to boost pork demand in - Marketing prices to increase 0.9 percent. 1981. only in response to support -Favorable supply/demand - Expected production fall- price increases - to amount to balance with 1981 ending offs and consequent higher $.73 Oct. I, 1980, and aver- Net farm income for 1980 is from a year earlier and a carry- stocks of 959 million bushels, prices for broilers and beef will age $.6.5 to $.70 each six mon- Jorecast to be about $26 billion, over of 883 million bushels by up 6.5 percent and ending help. ths over next two years. 14 percent below the 1979 net Oct. I, 1982. stocks of 838 million bushels in - Hog prices stable to weaker farm income of $33.1 billion, -Government reserve stocks, 1982, down 12.6 percent. but about $2 billion larger than in coming weeks; but to aver- farmer-held reserves and CCC, the July forecast. Demand: age 'in the mid-40s by year end drop from 1,043 million bush- Higher crop cash receipts ac- , -Domestic use in 1980-81 with further increases to els in June to 872 million count for most of the increase up 3.6 percent to 821 million mid-50s in first half of 1981. bushels by December 1980. in the 1980 net farm income bushels. Supply: - Increase in planted acreage estimate. Livestock cash re- -Feed use up 18. percent to -Third quarter 1980 broiler in 1981 to 84.7 million bush- ceipts were Increased only 113 million bushels in production was 2 percent lower els, up 1.4 percent, with yield slightly from the July forecast 1980-81. than a year earlier and fourth of 103.2 bushels per acre. and the total farm production - Exports in 1980 - 81 at quarter supplies will about 1981-82 production Is forecast expense estimate was lowered 1,486 million bushels, up 8 Supply: equal a year earlier. to be 7,694 million bushels. sUghtlyfrom that forecast. ' Demand: percent from 1979-80. - Milk production to increase -Overall 1980 broiler pro- For 1980 as a whole, farm -Average farm wheat price as cow numbers rise with slow- duction about 1.8 percent -Domestic use of 4,814 mil- cash receipts are forecast to be of $3.99 per bushel in 1980-81 er increases in productivity above year earlier, smallest lion bushels in 1980-81 is up 7 percent, while farm pro- and $4.45 per bushel in gains. gain since 1975. down 2.8 percent from 1979- duction expenses are forecast 80. 1981-82. - Dairy herd will continue to -1981 broiler production is' to be up 12 percent. Inflation incre(!se because: dairy re- forecast to increase 4 percent -Feed use down 5.5 percent continues to put pressure on to 4,083 million bushels. ( c~eatite placement inventories are large, relatively high and stable from 1980. -Turkey production will be the farm economy. - Corn used in food and in- Supply: dairy returns are stimulating ex- record large in 1980 with pro- A look ahead to 1981 shows dustry up 17 percent to 709 - Many areas continue to be pansion and cull cow prices are duction up 8 percent from a net farm income increasing to million bushels due to strong short of pastures and winter not high enough to encourage year earlier. $35 billion with farm cash use in alcohol and sugar pro- receipts increasing by 15 per- forage supplies with a larger liquidation. -1981 turkey production is duction. (Estimate of alcohol cow herd. - Higher feed costs will tem- forecast to decline about 2 per- cent from 1980, while farm production is based primarily -Cow and heifer slaughter per expansion but the effect will cent from 1980. production expenses are now on administration gasohol ob- has been fairly strong; higher not be realized in the short • Egg production for 1980 is expected to increase 11 per- jectives and not actual capacity cent. The estimate is based on expansion.) than estimated earlier. Cattle term. forecast to be 1 percent less continued strong grain prices -Exports of 3,660 million cycle upturn has been slowed Demand: than 1979, with 1981 produc- and a substantial increase in bushels; up 11.2 percent from- by weather-related slaughter of -Commercial sales of dairy tion 2 percent less than 1980. livestock prices in the coming 1979-80. cows and heifers. products are discouraging - Demand: year. - Average farm price for corn . -Increased placements, par- even cheese demand has -Higher broiler prices re- Farm production expenses of $3.14 per bushel for 1989- ticularly of lighter animals. weakened. ' suIted in profits this summer, may increase substantially 81, compared to $2.53 in -4 percent increase in beef -CCC surplus removals even with higher feed costs. more than the forecasted 11 1979-80. supply in fourth quarter of have been at record levels - - Broilers and turkeys favor- percent due to the sharp in- crease in the money supply since June 1 and the increasing .C SOYbeans) 1980 and 2 percent increase in first Demand: quarter of 1981. amounting to nearly 8 percent of total milk production - could reach 9 percent next year un- der present program opera- ably priced vs. red meats. _ - Higher real incomes in. 1981 will reduce demand for (continued on page 13) likelihood of a federal budget Supply: -Omaha steers forecast to deficit in fiscal 1981 of $50 to -1980 crop of 1,886 million- average $73 in fourth quarter $60 billion, both of which will bushels, down 17 percent from of 1980 and $76 in first quarter continue to push the inflation a year earlier with a yield of of 1981. rate upward. 27.8 bushels per acre, down -Could have $80 fed steers The $35 billion net farm in- 14 percent. by second quarter of 1981. come, if realized next year, will - A decline in carryover of 45 -Improvement in economy be a record. It will be noted as percent to 203 million bushels will stimulate beef demand. such by those in and out of on Sept. 1, 1981. -Sharply higher pork prices government, but this does not - A shift toward corn will re- will lessen red meat competi- tell the whole story about the duce soybean acres harvested tion. "cash flow" health of the farm in 1981 by about 3 percent, but - Reasonable weather and economy. production will be 14 percent pasture in spring willencourage For a sharper perspective, larger in 1981 than in 1980 building of herd with declining one must look closer at the pur- due to higher yields. short-run beef supplies and We're banking on you, America, with chasing power of farm income Demand: higher prices. since this is the basis of the -Crush of 1,080 million AGRICULTURAL LOANS "cost/price squeeze in agricul- tt ture. Assuming a 10 percent in- flation rate in 1980 and 1981, bushels in 1980-81, down 4.5 percent from 1979-80. - Exports of 882 million Supply: C_ H 09 S _ _ -) Qualified applicants to American Midlands, (nc. can receive assistance for: $ Farm Purchases next year's forecast of $35 bushels, up 3 percent from -Second half 1980 pig crop $ Livestock and Machinery billion would be worth only $18 1979-80. forecast to be down at least 10 $ Farm Refinance billion in 1973 doll~rs. - Assuming fairly decent pro- percent with further reduction duction in Brazil in 1981. $ Conversion from short term scheduled for 1981. to long term - Average farm price of C__ Corn_) -Near-term pork supplies to $7.72 for 1980-81, up 21 per- be up some as heavy current cent from $6.36 in 1979-80. market hog Inventories are $ Leasing MINIMUM: $150,000 combined with further breeding Supply: ( Wheat ) herd liquidation. Call Toll Free -Crop forecast of 6,678 mil- -Hog production to be off 1-800-228-2702 lion bushels in 1980, down 14 Supply: slightly in the fourth quarter (In Nebraska call 402/334-5100) percent from 1979, with a yield -1980 crop of 2,363.5 mil- and down sharply next year. of 93 bushels per acre, down lion bushels, up 10.3 percent American Midlands, Inc. -Short feed supplies and 2945 S. 132nd St. - Omaha. NE 68144 15 percent. from 1979. higher feed prices to accentu- Member NAFCO - A sharp drop in carryover -Forecast of 1981 crop at ate cyclical downturn but re- to 913 million bushels on Oct. 2,221.4 million bushels, down covery in pig crop by early With offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, 1, 1981, down 47 percent 6 percent from 1980. Harvest- 1982 is expected. Minneapolis, Denver and Knoxville NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 13 Net Farm Income May Set Record, But . • • • • (continued from page 12) Egg production will also be 2 pared to 1980, with M- W Class ienced in the last 18 months, have to fight hard to protect eggs as consumers shift to alter- percent lower in 1981, with II milk averaging almost $13 but consumer advocates and their interests in the year nate souces of protein. prices averaging about $.67 per hundredweight, up over others who believe that higher ahead. If com and soybean - Nine city wholesale broilers per dozen Chicago Grade A $1.00 per hundredweight from, food prices cause inflation will prices average higher than cur- to average near $.50 per large, up 5 cents from a year a year earlier. have ample ammunition to rently forecast, meat produc- pound for the remainder of earlier. Livestock and poultry produ- make it an open season on tion may be cut more and meat 1980 and all of 1981. Milkproduction willbe 1 to 2 cers need higher prices to re- meat prices. prices could be pushed even -Turkey prices this fall are percent greater in 1981 com- cover some of the losses exper- Livestock producers will higher. forecast to average 10 percent higher than a year earlier ($.73 young- hens, New York). -1981 turkey prices are fore- cast to be 5 percent higher than . 1980 prices . ...-Grade A large eggs at Chi- cago are expeCted to average about $.70 per dozen during the fourth quarter of 1980, 7 percent higher than a year earlier. -1981 egg prices average about $.67 Grade A large Chi- cago compared to $.63 for 1980. Other The AFBF economic analy- sis showed some interesting developments for livestock and poultry producers in 1981. Commercial cattle slaughter, liveweight, is forecast to be down 1 percent in 1981 com- pared to 1980 with Omaha steer prices averaging in the $79 per hundredweight area, up $10 from 1980. Total pork production is forecast to be down 8 percent in 1981 from 1980 with barrow and gilt prices averaging in the low $50s per hundredweight, up $10 to $12 from 1980. Broiler supplies willbe 4 per- cent larger in 1981 than 1980, with the nine city wholesale broiler price average just over $.50 per pound, 4 cents higher than a year earlier .. Turkey supplies willbe 2 per- cent smaller, with New York hen turkeys averaging $.66 per pound, 3 cents higher than year earlier. FBS-FPC Holds Buyers' Expo More than 90 exhibits and displays of products and ser- vices were featured at the Buyers' Expo 1980 held at the Lansing Civic Center Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Services and Farmers Petro- leum Cooperative, the expo af- forded dealers an opportunity to inspect farm products which they wUl have available to sell to patrons in the coming year. Displays featured feed and animal health products, fer- I tilizer and fertilizer equipment, chemicals, seed, hardw'are, livestock equipment, buildings, tires, batteries, accessories and fuel supplies. Included in the exhibits were new developments and im- proved products coming into the farm supply market for 1981. PAGE 14 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 Democratic Platform on Agriculture Outlined (continued frC?m page 4) comparison with productivity in the non-farm sector, its rate of Forestry precious resources for this gen- Roadless Area Review and be released for timber harvest increase has slowed over the We reaffirm the Democratic eration and generations to Evaluation, stimulated by this and multiple-use management. past two or three decades. This Party's traditional support for come. administration, to determine We support continued assis- trend must be reversed through multiple-use manageme.nt to We call for the speedy reso- which areas are best suited for tance to private, non-industrial greater attention to the effects ensure the survival of these lution by Congress of the wilderness and which should forest owners. of regulatory actions, increased support for agricultural re- search and intensified efforts to conserve our vital land and water resources. Protecting our soil resource. American agriculture is critical- ly dependent on the productivi- ty of its soil. Without careful and consistent stewardship of this important resource, it can be depleted. An assessment of our nation's conservation needs is now underway. We must be prepared to act on the findings of this assessment. Emergency procedures should Dave Rowe, CPCU be enacted to increase soil con- servation incentives for con- struction of watersheds, intake terraces and other soil tile Agent Chelsea to seven saving practices. Protecting family farms. We must protect farmers from land -~ achievers speculators, giant farm combi- nations and foreign buyers. We support laws requiring disclo- sure of all foreign ownership of farmland and we will continue to monitor such ownership to ~.~~ \ Exceptional performance deserves special recognition. That's why Farm Bureau Insurance Croup honors the seven individuals pictured here for achieving the CPCU (Chartered determine farms. its impact on our While we recognize the need to modernize the 1902 Recla- Ie Gary Keefer, CPCU I I}irector of Mktg. Research Property Casualty Underwriter) designation in 1980. It's an accomplishment that doesn't come easy. Only those who meet stringent educational, professional and ethical mation Act, we reaffirm our & Information standards are awarded the coveted CPCU key. Congratula- support for its intent - to assure Home Office that the federal subsidy pro- tions to these seven new CPCUsand to FBIC'stwo veteran gram assists only family farm- CPCUs.They are all key people in our organization, ers. working to help make your future a little more predictable. We support reforms in the estate tax- to strengthen the sta- bility of family farms. Capper- Volstead Act. We reaffirm our strong support for agricultural cooperatives and bargaining associations to en- gage in vigorous programs to pack, process and market their members' crops as provided for ~ ~ .. in the Capper-Volstead Act. Carolyn Jones-McFawn, CPCU ~.~ ~ Farm labor. We must vigor- Claims Representative ~ ~ Chuck Johnson, CPCU Jerry Pachciarz, CPCU ously enforce existing laws re- Oakland Branch Claims Asst. Branth Claims Manager Branch Claims Manager lating to farm labor organiza- Oakland Branch Claims Lansing Branch Claims tion and recognize the right of farm workers to bargain collec- tively, while ensuring the legal rights of farmers. Farm mechanization. We support retraining programs for Previous earners of the CPCU designation farm workers displaced by mechanized farming. Ed McKeon, CPCU John Wenglarski, CPCU Sippin' cider through a straw IS a Manager of Product Development Agent great Michigan pastime, a Home Office Lansing delicious, all-natural nutntious favorite for kids of all ages. Buy some fresh SQueezed cider today-and don't forget the • Leo Dahring, CPCU, CLU* donuts. Manager of Manpower Development Home Office *Leo has accomplished the exceptional FARM BUREAU achievement of earning both the CPCU and the CLU-Chartered Life Underwriter- designations. INSURANCE 1 goodthln9s growln . I. III..hl,•• ~t ~ • FARM BUREAU MUTUAL. GROUE!. FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 15 Board Gets Gasohol Report Farm Bureau - Defeat of Lobby Reform - It would have required report- on the ing of grass roots lobbying and dues- disclosures. NATI"ONAL -Prevented National Health Insurance - no bill was ap- SCENE proveq by any House or Se- nate committee. - Rail Regulatory Reform - S. 1946 passed the Congress Oct. 1, 1980 and awaits presi- -FH Has Long Li~t of dential signature. The bill will provide the needed rev'italiza. tion to the U.S. rail industry Legislative Achievements while balancing the needs of agricultural shippers. Farm Bureau's legislative -Swine Health Protection haul more regulated freight and progress with the 96th Con- Act - H.R. 6593 passed Con- independent owner-operators gress has been excellent this gress on Oct. 1, 1980, regula- to haul processed food, agricul- year, according to Vernie Glas- ting the feeding of garbage to ture limestone and fertilizers on son, director of National Affairs backhauls. swine by requiring thorough for American Farm Bureau cooking in certain cases. The -Subterminal Facilities Act - Federation in Washington, bill awaits presidential signa- Pr'esident Carter signed S. 261 D.C. ture. MFB President Elton Smith, a director-of the Michigan Com- on Sept. 25, 1980 (P.L. 96- - Federal Grain Inspection mittee for Jobs and Energy, presented a report on the status and The organization's list of leg- 358). The legislation authorizes Service Reform - H.R. 5546 prospects for gasohol in Michigan to the MCJE board of direc- islative achievements includes $3.3 million over the next three tors at the Oct. 7 meeting in Detroit. Pictured with Smith is Stan such key successes as repeal of was passed. by Congress on Arnold, MCJE chairman and head of the 110,OOO-member Michi- ~fiscal years to provide for plan- the Estate Tax Carryov~r basis Sept. 30, 1980. The bill pro- gan.State Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO. ning and cost-sharing grants to and the -override of President vides. for the waiving of official Smith told the directors that gasohol could ultimately replace 10 states for developing- plans for percent of the nation's gasoline consumption by 1990. Arnold C(:lrter's Oil Import Fee. How- FGIS weighing requirements subterminal facilities, which will called gasohol "something we're watching very closely as a pos- ever, Glasson said, there re- on intracompany grain ship- not be. built unless local pro- sible method of redudng oU imports, providing jobs and stimulat- main a number of important is- ments into an export elevator. ing agriculture development." ducers agree. The purpose of sues before Congress when it The bill awaits presidential Smith said MFB is not currently investing directly in gasohol the bill is to assist in the plan- plants, "however, we are promoting the use of gasohol through returns on Nov. 12, such as tl1e signature. ning, construction and im- our Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. affiliate." superfund legislation and the provement of storage and ship- Farm Credit Act amendments. ping facilities for agricultural Farm Bureau's legislative commodities transported in achievements included: bulk to and from farms and - Repeal of Estate Tax Carry- stored temporarily without un- over Basis - repeal was attach- dergoing processing or packag- ed to oH.R. 3919, the-so-called ing. The planning process also "windfall profits" tax bill, and must include the feasibility and was signed by the president on advisability of. the ownership April 2, 1980. and operation of rail branch -Most Favored Nation Sta- lines by farmer-owned cooper- tus for the People's'Republic of atives. China - passed on Jan. 24, -Cooperative amendmen~s 1980. It opens the way for in- creased trade with the PRC to FTC Act - amendments pro- tecting farm cooperatives were Thanksgiving ••• which is already the number one market for U.S. cotton. attached to FTC funding au- thorization bill in the House, brought to you . -Opposed increases in 1979 target prices - H.R. 3398 but the Senate refused to do the same. Language was agreed by American agricultUre. signed. by the president on to that in effect reaffirms con- Thanksgiving means seeing friends and relatives ...having a March 17, 1980. The bill origi- gressional 0 support of the good time. And the most tangible part of Thanksgiving- nally increased target prices on Capper-Volstead Act. . food. After all, bounllful harvests and the blessings of food 1979-81 crops of wheat and . -Synfuels Bill - S. 932 was and shelter were the very inspiration of the first Thanks- feed grains, but was amended signed into law and Title II giving over 300 years ago. 0 Today Thanksgiving is a time to exclude 1979 crops. to thank everyone associated with the marketing and proc- authorized $1.2 billion to be - Defeat of the Agricultural essing of food and fiber. ..farmers, ranchers, -'teachers, ag equally split between .the De- Land Protection Bill - H. R. scientists, and others. 0 peA encourages everyone to be partment of Energy and the thankful for this land of. p~enty. 2251 and S. 795 would have U$DA for alcohol fuel develop- assisted states in developing ment. agricultural land use protection - Increased funding for P. L. programs and required each 480 passed on July 1, 1980 federal agency to develop and and provides I for increased implement ag land protection food exports which will help programs. Farm Bureau op- improve farm incomes. posed the federal land use con- -Override of president's Oil °trolaspects of the bill and urged Import Fee - Congress blocked its defeat on the House floor. imposition of the import fee, The bill was defeated by a' vote which would have added 10 of 177-210. cents per gallon to the cost of -Truck Regulatory Reform - all gasoline. President Carter signed the - Defeat of the Protectionist new law, P.L. 96-296, on July Trade Bill Limiting Imported 1, 1980. The legislation makes Leather Goods - It would hav~ entry into the business much restricted leather wearing ap- easier, provides greater pricing parel imports, inviting retalia- flexibility, .curbs the powers of tion against hide and other the closed sessions of the rate- U.S. farm exports. making bureaus, provides for - Defeat of Cargo Preference further exemptions of agricul- - It would have placed U.S. tural commodities, and allows farmers at a competitive disad- agriCultural cooperatives to vantage in world markets. PAGE 16 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 Official Notice of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health Care Coverage: Annual Meetings Still a Bargain? The 61st Annual Meeting of Michigan Farm Bureau will be held Dec. 10, 11 and 12, 1980 at the Kalamazoo Con- By Syd Turner, Account Executive vention Center, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, Mich. Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Detroit Registration of voting delegates and guests will begin Tues- day, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. The annual meeting of Michigan Farm Rising prices of everything, the family of four's expenses for out-of-pocket health ex- Bureau will open with the annual Farm Bureau awards pro- no matter where you go - to was $1,800. That's the big dif- pense in 1950, is using less to- gram on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. The Women's Commit- the market, the gas station, ference: while your health care day - 4.9 percent of gross in- tee meeting and commodity session will begin at 9:30 a.m., clothing store - have us all wor- insurance went up 300 percent come. Wednesday, Dec. 10. The annual Farm Bureau banquet ried and in a bind. But particu- in 30 years, what Blue Cross Thus, even though health will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 11. larly galling to many people is (and other third parties) paid care in general and coverage The annual meetings of Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, the rise in cost of their health out for you went up 1,945 per- specifically, has gone up alarm- Inc. and Farm Bureau Services, Inc. will be held at the Kala- care coverage. When the bills cent. . ingly, the bottom line, the per- mazoo Convention Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9; and the an- come in for Blue Cross and •But the bottom line is this: centage of drain from gross nual meeting of Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Market- Blue Shield coverage, many while the $2,584 (first figure personal income, is less in the ing Association, Inc. will be held at the Kalamazoo Conven- people are wondering whether above) represents a 16 percent late 70s than it was in 1950. tion Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10. County representa- it is really worth it. drain on gross income, cover- Thus your Blue Cross and tives will want to be present at these important annual If you have had to spend a age itself represents an 11 per- Blue Shield of Michigan cover- meetings of their Farm Bureau affiliates. few days in the hospital in the cent gain of gross income. That age, in comparison to all perti- A special event at this year's annual meeting will be an last few years, you know that it out-of-pocket $784 represents nent rising costs paid out for AgriPac breakfast. AgriPac is the political action arm of is certainly worth it. Anyone a drain of 4.9 percent of gross benefits, is a better bargain to- Michigan Farm Bureau. Cost of the breakfast will be $15 per without health care coverage income. day than it was in those seem- person. Benefits will be used exclusively to help elect who has the unfortunate luck •In other words, the average ingly "good old days" circa "Friends of Agriculture" in the 1982 election. to have a week or two stint in family of four using 5.6 percent 1950. The purposes of the annual meeting include: the hospital can find them- •Election of members of the board of directors. selves in serious financial trou- ble as the bills go up in the Your Membership In The Even-numbered districts will elect directors for two-year MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU terms. Also to be elected will be two directors-at-large for many thousands of dollars. But Now Makes Available two year terms and a director representing the Farm Bureau to really get down to the eco- Young Farmers Committee and a director representing the Farm Bureau Women's Committee, each for one-year terms. nomic facts to discover whether it is really worth it to carry coverage these days, you Institutional •Reports of officers. •Consideration and action on the recommendations of the Policy Development Committee to determine ac- would have to get into some heavy figures. According to the Select Committee on Health Liquid Assets Designed to provide daily tion policies of Michigan Farm Bureau for the coming year. Care Costs, here are the perti- money market income with Two Portfolios: •Consideration of proposed amendments to the by- nent figures regarding health laws, including a proposal to amend Article VIII, Sections 3 care costs - and health care The Prime Obligations Portfolio and the Government coverage - over the past 25 Portfolio seek to attain the objective of maximizing and 6 of the bylaws that would have the effect of prohibiting current income to the extent consistent with the two members of the same family or farming operation from years. You can read them and preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. serving on the board of directors simultaneously. then make up your own mind The bylaws of Michigan Farm Bureau provide that each as to the real value of your The Prime Obligations Portfolio invests exclusively in: county Farm Bureau is entitled to at least two voting dele- coverage. (a) marketable securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States Government or gates, plus an additional delegate for each 100 members or •For a family of four, the by agencies or instrumentalities; (b) certificates of deposit major portion thereof in excess of the first 200 members of average total personal health and bankers acceptances of the 50 largest banks in the record Aug. 3 1 , 1980, not including associate members. expense was only $274 in United States (after excluding The First National Bank of Robert E. Braden William S. Wilkinson 1950. In the late 70s (research Chicago); (c) high quality commercial paper, including Administrative Director Secretary facts are always a few years variable amount master demand notes; (d) repurchase behind), that expense had agreements pertaining to the above. jumped to $2,584 - an in- The Government Portfolio invests exclusively in: (a) crease of 843 percent! marketable securities issued or guaranteed as to principal •At the same time, median and interest by the United States Government or by MDA Cuts Mean Emphasis family income for that family of agencies or instrumentalities and (b) repurchase agreements pertaining to the above. on Regulatory Functions four had only gone up half that much: from $3,319 in 1950 to • Investment Adviser: THE FIRST NATIONAL $16,009 in the late 70s. In- BANK OF CHICAGO (continued from page 3) sion, Pridgeon says. "We need come, in other words, only Mexico this year. That was all Administrator and SALOMON BROTHERS to build a soybean processing went up 382 percent while Distributor: new business for the state, and plant in this state. We need a health care expense went up we were able to absorb this cattle slaughtering plant be- 843 percent! A prospectus containing more complete information market without affecting any- cause all the plants in Michigan •Thus in 1950, it took this including management fees and expenses, will be sent upon thing else." receipt of the attached coupon. Send the coupon to Michigan that slaughter cattle are old and family 8 percent of their in- National Bank, Trust Department, at 77 Monroe Center, Pridgeon also sees renewed some of them inefficient. . . . come to pay for health care, P.O. Box 2804, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501. Read the expansion in commodities that We probably need a port on lately it takes from 16 percent prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For have been traditional leaders Lake Michigan so we can barge to 20 percent of income for the current yield information call toll free 800/621-2550. for the state. New cherry tree things down the Mississippi to same expense. plantings throughout the state make us competitive with Il- •With expanding group cov- Mail to: Money Market Fund Program for Michigan Farm Bureau Members will mean sustaining produc- linois." erage to meet expanding Michigan National Bank, Trust Department tion to meet increased demand Pridgeon believes it's essen- health expenses, the average P.O. Box 2804. 77 Monroe Center Grand Rapids. MI 49501 in the years ahead. For many tial to agriculture that the pro- American family of four paid • Please send me a prospectus. regional markets, the cost of motional aspect of the depart- $784 (in 1977) as opposed to Name (as it appears on membership records) energy will mean looking for a ment's responsibilities be con- $274 in 1950. That's almost a fresh fruit and vegetable supply tinued because these activities 300 percent jump - but com- without the high cost of trans- act as a stimulus to the agricul- pared to the figures of what Address portation, and says Pridgeon, tural economy and generate your health insurer paid out - City State Zip there's room for Michigan to monies for the state. But, Prid- again on the average - it's Membership no. expand its fresh market sales to geon says, "it's hard to fight for small in comparison. other states, at least seasonally. them or to keep them when •In 1950, third parties such New shipping and process- there's so much pressure to as Blue Cross or other insurers, Salomon Brothers ing facilities in the state would eliminate these programs and paid an average of $88. In play a major role in the expan- cut services." 1977, the average paid out for NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 17 Farm Bureau Insurance Group, FPC Forms New Subsidiary - Michigan Farm Radio Network Honor 'Farmers of the Week' Farmers Crude Production Co. Farmers Crude Production The Farmer of the Week Award, sponsored by the Michigan Co., a wholly-owned subsidi- Farm Radio Network and Farm Bureau Insurance Group, ary of Farmers Petroleum Co- recognizes Michigan farmers for their contributions to the agri- operative, Inc., was formed at culture industry and the community. a special meeting of FPC stock- In addition to recognition from the local news media, award holders in Lansing Sept. 29. winners receive a plaque and award buckle and belt from the Under the reorganization, local FBIG agent. The Farmer of the Week Award recipients for September the crude oil division willbe op- erated by Farmers Crude Pro- 1980 were: duction Co., while the retail and wholesale divisions and the refinery operation will con- tinue to be operated under the name Farmers Petroleum Co- operative, Inc. Elton R. Smith, president of FPC, said FPC will benefit by this reorganization. One of the benefits is that business activi- ties of the retail and wholesale divisions, which are operated on a cooperative basis, would be separated to' a greater de- , gree from the crude oil division's business activities, BARRY MUMBY which are not operated on a cooperative basis. Sept. 15 - Barry Mumby, a Fulton Newton Allen. executive vice president and chief executive of- JOEL CHAPIN area cash crop and hog farmer who The resulting simplification ficer of Fann Bureau Services and Fanners Petroleum Coop- farms over 1,200 acres. Mumby, 36, of the capital structure of the erative. addresses stockholders at a special meeting held to fonn Sept. 1 - Joel Chapin, 53, a dairy serves as a member of the Colon retail and wholesale divisions an FPC subsidiary, Fanners Crude Production Co. farmer from Bemus who farms 600 School Agricultural Advisory Commit- acres in partnership with his son and tee; alternate delegate for the Michigan will also be beneficial, Smith son-in-law. They milk 90 cows and Pork Producers Association; member said. be able to qualify for substanti- Stockholders of FPC indi- raise corn, hay and wheat. Chapin of the Southwest Michigan Swine serves as chairman of the admini- Another benefit is that the ally lower tax rates as an inde- rectlyown the assets of Farm- Board, the St. Joseph County Farm strative board of Halls Corners United Bureau and the local Jaycees. He also crude oil division, which is pendent producer under the ers Crude Production Co. as all Methodist Church; district chairman for serves as a Little League baseball coach presently taxea as a major pro- act. It is expected that this will of itsstock is owned by FPC. the Dairy Herd Improvement Associa- and was named the Michigan Jaycees ducer under the federal Wind- result in a substantial tax sav- Both companies will have the tion; local delegate for the Michigan Outstanding Young Farmer of 1978. fall Profits Tax Act, should now ings to the cooperative. Milk Producers Association and same board and management. He and his wife, Diana, have three chil- member of its marketing committee; a dren. member and past president of the y.a.PO.TAL •• "vlce Mecosta County Farm Bureau; and a STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION past member of the local school board. He and his wife, Leona, have seven children . I.TITLe 0" Michil!an Fam 1. ...".aU.Hey month 1y P'U.LICATIOH 01' .Hua News (R __ by ]9 U.S.C. ]61.1) I 0 I0 12 ~.• NO. A PURLICAT ON NO. ANNUALLY 16 12 0" ••• UK.12 II k; II I S.. rueLISHao,_. I. DATa ..... "'N"UAL c. nt. 0 ..".LING Q 1 nn \Qgn tsuaac:"ln'OH ARTHRITIS •• LOCATION or KNOWN o..... 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48909 c.0 ..rueLlcATION 1'3*'-', elb. COIIft,.., •• ,.,. .... ~J (Not ..... ,.,.) Pain Relief Guaranteed s. LOCATION (Not",.".Iw ..., .. 0" THe Ha ... DQU"'''TIl''. 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48909 NAMES AND COM'LETE OR GIl .....AL ADDRESSES eus, ..... o ....... c •• 0 ... THill 1"Ua&.ISH.". Of 'UILISHER. EOITO". AND MANAGINQ EDITOR or you pay nothing ..u ........... IN."...,." Michigan FaTIIIBureau, P.O. Acf ....... Box 30960, Lansing, Michigan 48909 Millions of people who are suf- RDITO" (Naww Donna J. Wilber, Md A44I ..... ' 2725 Northwest Avenue, 48906 fering the agonizing pain caused by MANAGINO 1Il01TO" (N....... AM ...... ) Lansing, Michigan arthritiscan now realize immediate Donna J. Wilber, 2725 Northwest Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 long-lasting relief.Without risking 7. OWNER(/f oWMd by. CJNp/dwl -, ~ one cent! Unfortunately most people who suffer from Arthritis,Bursitis, J1~ /f 'M "..bII<»tioft is "..bliIMd by. ftOtlprofl' _ftiutioft. ;11... _.>td_ ....."', ~ ru,"'-/ HAMil ADO"." Rheumatism or any form of muscular Michil!an Farm Bureau - a non-nrofit 7373 West Sallinaw Hil!hwav soreness have tried so many prod- orl!anization no stock outstandinll Lansinl! Michil!an 48909 JAMES SCHULER ucts that haven't helped they no Sept. 22 - James Schuler, 42, a L KNOWN eONDHOLOEAS, MOfllTGAGEES. AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDE"S OWNING 0" HOLDING 1 'E"CENT OR MORE OF longer believe that reliefisavailable. cash crop farmer from Dundee who TOTAL AMOUNT Of 80NOS. MORTGAGES 0" OTHER SECURITIES af r... ,.."'IICNM'. 10.,..) Aoo"a .. DON'T GIVE UP. We are absolutely farms 1,200 acres with his brother, none NAM. confident that our proven product Bernard. Their operation is known as ReL-EEZE willprovide you with relief Schuler Farms, Inc. Schuler is a from your misery. So confident are member of the Monroe County Fair I. fO" COM'LETION The pu~ fvnc1:kNI. av NON"ROFIT __ ftOftProfh OROANIZATIONS 'Utu. of "' .. Of'IJII"".cktft AUTHORIZEO 8ftd the .. TO MAIL AT ~CIAL. empt n..I\oI' tot , ...... "ATU tftc.,... \all ,.U,*"" I~J.IJI. PUf'PC*lllClNcIt "'") ... } we that ReL-EElE is offered with a Board; serves on the Dundee Com- "no questions" asked money-back munity Schools Board of Education; Is [] :::C •• :~:GC;AM":::H~U.IHO ... o HAva CHANGaD ..."acaDINO a OU"'NG MONTH' -,. "'~"""".I.I (If --..... ,......,. "' ....... "'" ...........• f ~ guarantee. ReL-EElE isa non-staining a member of the St. Johns Lutheran soothing rub-on lotion that quickly Church and past trustee and deacon of ... EXTINT AND NATURE Of CIRCULATION A".RAO. laUI NO. COIt.IS I!AC" DURINO '''EceOING ACTUAL NO. COPIE' Of IINOLE ISSUE "uaLISHID NEAREST TO MERLE DONBROCK the church; Is a member of the Monroe 12 MONTHS flLINO DATE penetrates the painful area giving County Farm Bureau; Is a leader In the A. TOTAL NO. CO"C ........ Tao (Ner rr-IIW1) 67,150 69,445 almost instant relief.There is no. .. "AID CI"CUI.,AT.OfIlI Sept. 8 - Merle Donbrock, 44, who I •• ALU TH"OUGH D.ALII'''' AND CA""la"S. aT"II'KT -none- -none- waiting for hours or overnight for local4-H Club; and is a past member of VII'NDO"I AND COUNTa" IAL.a farms 600 acres of cash crops near pain relief.We know this to be true the Farmers Home Administration L MA'L MlMC"IP'T.o .. a 65,945 68,300 Coldwater with his wife, Elizabeth, and because Rel EElE users write and board. He and his wife, Martha, have ,0., .... loal, their 14-year-old son. They raise corn, C. TOTAL "AID CI"CULATION ,, __ of 65,945 68,300 tellus so. We want everyone suffer- three children. soybeans and wheat. Donbrock serves as chairman of the congregation of St. D. ~" •• a ...MP'U" D.aT'''.UTION .... MAIL. CA" ..... cO .... LI .. aNTA" .... AND OTM." 0. OTHII''' M.A'" ~" •• CO""C' 1,155 1,095 ing from arthritis,rheumatism, bur- Paul's Lutheran Church and Is a past RONALD LENTZ .. TOTAL. D,n"'.UT.ON ....... f C .... DJ 67,100 69,395 sitisor any muscular or joint sore- deacon and secretary for the church. Sept. 29 - Ronald Lentz, 30, a dairy P. co".a NOT OIIT"leUTII'O 50 50 ness to use itjust once. Simply rub He Is a member of the Production farmer from Carsonville who farms 400 1. ::.;~c,.. "':~T~:~ OV.". UNAccouNTaD, UtOILCD iton the problem areas and look for -none- -none- Credit Advisory Committee, the acres and milks 80 cows in partnership I. •• TU"Na ."OM ..... A.aN" immediate temporary relief.If you Branch County Fair Board, the Branch. with his brother. Lentz, a lifelong farm- O. TOTAL II. I cmIf)' ,. .... ""Icomet lIlal f _." Ibe a._II .... ....-..-...w ........ .....se by _ r",...,.. ...... 67,150 69,445 are not completely satisfied,return County Agrl-Buslness Council and the er, Is a member and past treasurer of 8boft De aDd c:ampleU. ~:'O""Tu.... " ..7;~D." .. a ""0~ TITLa ~ ... 0. Z~" Dr aDITO... I PUOLl.Ma". '/.~" ~~~., ou.'''n • the unused product for a fullrefund advisory committee of the Branch Area the Carsonville Methodist Church, a '1.FOil COWLITION ... FU.LISHEIIS MAILINO AT THI IIEOULAII IIATU __ 01.111, - - M"... -'J by return mail. If you're suffering, Career Center; president of the Branch member of the Michigan Milk Pro- :. U. S. Co aa __ ... _. __ : "No __ .fto ......... "-" bMft .-tilled • mea ....... ..,.... f~ ..,....,. UN of ~ .. tide you can't afford not to give ReL- ......... """ ,....,. .. 1M ..___ ~ .. ...o.aloft una- ... ,... ~lfY ."" the .............. ~ ,...~ tot ~ County Farmers Petroleum Board; a ducers Association, the Michigan to ".. ........ M __ r ...... UftlMf' "' EEZE a chance to help you. The cost member and past officer of the Branch Animal Breeders Cooperative, the isa modest $4.95 for 2 oz.,$9.00 for County Farm Bureau; former state Sanilac County Farm Bureau and a I..~ ___ ...tIll chi prowllloM of .... IUlNte. I NNIIy "'b.:'U .•. C.• ~. ,..... ~ _ ..... eN ~ ...... In I~ 1• v.. ~ ....... 4 oz. and $17.00 for 8 oz. Order president of the Brown Swiss Cattle As- sociation; and former township super- member and past master of the Sanilac Masonic Lodge. He and his wife, ~O"ATU". A-7K~ .~TD.' 7):OH:2};k .. Nft~;;"-;;~ now from: Bixby/long Company. visor and clerk. Diane, have one child. P.O, Box 4796,M,Whittier, CA 90607. '" PAGE 18 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 Nutrition: Governm"ent'sRole The American diet is probably one of the best in the world, but hardly a day goes by without some- one trying to answer the question: What should you eat to stay healthy? Newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television and various government agencies offer a lot of advice about what food should or should not be eaten. The government's involvement in giving nutri- tional advice is not new. In the 1940s the govern- ment published the first food grouping system, list- ing the basic seven food groups. Eating food from each group was emphasized. Congressional hearings in 1967 indicated the probability that hunger and malnutrition existed in TUVIC by KEN WILES Manager, Member Relations the United States. As a result of those hearings, Congress directed the Department of Health, Edu- weight control is desirable, it is premature to recom- committee, agency or person should be permitted cation and Welfare to identify the magnitude and mend scientific nutrient changes in the diets of most to dictate the foods that should or should not be distribution of malnutrition and related health prob- Americans as a means of preventing coronary heart eaten. Tax money should nof be spent to control lems in the country. disease." the diets of American people." Michigan was one of 10 states included in the Less than a week later, Dr. D. Mark Hegsted, ad- survey which focused primarily on low income ministrator of the USDA Human Nutrition Center, households. The survey was summarized with the Government Involvement introduced the dietary guidelines for Americans. assertion that "the most vulnerable group on the "But for the U.S. population as a whole, reduction in Agricultural Production basis of information from our survey are children - in our current intake of total of total fat, saturated not only pre-school children, but aJJchildren up to fat and cholesterol is sensible," the guidelines say. When Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland age 16 years." made an announcement about dietary goals, he In 1974 Sen. George McGovern caJJed a confer- said it was proper that the American farm policy ence to discuss the development of a national nutri- reflect and be based on public health and nutritional tion policy. Unfortunately those concerned with the considerations. This indicates that the government livestock industry paid little attention to this confer- wants to determine the nutritional needs of people ence. Had they done so, they would have been and then- tailor agricultural production to meet alerted to the direction nutrition people were head- those needs. ed. They were saying that Americans were eating There are several possible reasons for the gov- too much meat and consuming too many calories, ernmenfs position on nutrition: that feeding grain to livestock was moraJly wrong -The study of food and nutrition has always been and that we should feed the hungry world. highly emotional. It wasn't until the McGovern committee pub- -There is a large 'contingency of consumer ad- lished its dietary goals in 1977 that the agricultural vocates in Washington, D.C. industry really became concerned about nutritional -The media does a good job of covering nutritional issues. information and issues. -The federal government has enough doJlars to convert their opinion into regulations and law. Dietary Guidelines Set - Because the majority of Americans don't publicly respond to the government's position, the govern- The USDA and the U.S. Department of Human ment continues its programs. Resources recently published "Nutrition and Your Nutrition and I~beling will continue to be of con- Health, Dietary Guidelines for America." The pub- cern to consumers. But before Congress enacts lication recommends that to avoid too much satur- broad, new, costly legislation or regulations, a ated fats and cholesterol, people should: determination should be made as to what consu- -choose lean meat, fish, poultry, dry beans and mers want, need or will use. Furthermore, with peas as protein sources high inflation and a concerted effort to balance the -moderate use of eggs and organ meats such as federal budget, legislation to impose unnecessary liver regulatory burdens on food producers would be -limit intake of butter, cream, hydrogenated counter productive to the best interests of American margarine, shortenings, coconut oil and food consumers. made from such products -trim excess fat off meats . Agriculture Must Be Involved -broil, bake or boil rather than fry -read labels carefully to determine both the As we approach a new century, all phases of ag- amounts and types of fat contained in the types of riculture should take strides to build consumer con- food. fidence in our products. If not, we willsee some in- The inference is that if a person consumes satur- teresting synthetic products. Already on the market ated fats and cholesterol, he will,probably increase is meat that isn't meat; it is made from high-protein his risk of heart attack. But there are a number of soybean meal, almost indistinguishable in taste other elements not taken into consideration - life from the real thing. Then there is wine, round and style, amount of stress weight and smoking habits. Fatty acids are present in aJl fats and their com- mellow, which has never seen a grape; it is All of these can affect a person's probability of get- position determines whether a fat is saturated or manufactured from whey, a dairy product. ting cancer or heart disease. unsaturated. Saturated fats, such as coconut oil and cholesterol, have stirred considerable interest in labeling because of their possible relationship to QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Lack of Sdentiflc Data heart disease. Yet, in a consumer labeling survey two years ago, only abou~ 8 percent of those sur- 1. What should be the role of government in The USDA claims to have sufficient proof to sub- vey~d mentioned specific food labeling problems. educating people on food choices? stantiate its statement on avoiding too much fat, Less than 10 percent said nutritional labeling 2. Should nutrition be a factor In farm polley saturated fat or cholesterol. But scientific data to should be improved. development? support the claim is confusing and contradictory. The concern of Farm Bureau members about In January 1980 the American Council on Sci- 3. Is additional diet and health research need- food labeling and nutrition is indicated in 1978 ence and Health published a report, "Diet Modifica- ed? If so, In what areas? Farm Bureau policy: "We deplore the attacks made tion: Can It Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease?" Ac- by the various health groups, and special govern- 4. Should farmers be required to produce only cording to Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, executive director ment bodies and high government officials against those products determined by the govern- of the council, the 'report concludes that, "although wholesome foods such as meat, milk and eggs. No ment? NOVEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 19 Farm Bureau Market Place SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free non-commercial 25-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. MaUclassified 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 HAY & SILAGE WANTED: New Idea single row compicker. Phone FOR SALE: USED STORAGE TANKS, 6000 REGISTERED Ie GRADE HOLSTEIN BUllS FOR SALE: Two exullent Artie Cat El TIgre HAY FOR SALE: 500 big roll bales alida, first, 517-523-2803 evenings. Pittsford, Mich. to 20,000 gallon capacity. Vertical or horizontal. for sale. Complete records, Clarkstead Holstein Snowmobiles, 295 and 340 Kawasaki Twins, low second cutting. Average 1.400 pounds per bale. SeD (l-tf-llf) Phone 616-798-1805. (l0-6t-15p) Farm, 819 Tamarack Road, Pittsford, Mich. Phone mileage; enclosed factory built double trailer, can be bale or too. Paul Marion, 10325 Macon Road, 517-567-8626. (2-tf-l9f) used for camping or hunting or for haullng and Saline 48176. 313-4294720. IIl-lt-25f) FOR SALE: Storm or grain bins. Farm Fans dryers, NEW All WIRE RABBIT CAGES and equip- storage of snowmobiles. Reasonable. 517- G.T. Tox-o-wik dryers, Stormor Ezee-dry systems. ment now available. We can build cages to meet FINNISH LANDRACE SHEEP: purebreds and 674-2311. (10-2t-37p) Hamilton DiStributlng Company, Hamilton, Mich. your needs. Dettmers Bunny Patch, Carson City, crosses with either Suffolk-CoIumbian-Targhees- 49419, phone 616-751-5161. (4-tf-25b) Mich. 48811.517-584-3765. (5-tf-25b) Rambollett.Montadale. Lee Breasbois, 9780 Gar- field, Freeland, Mich. 48623. Phone 517- FOR SALE: Dodge 1973-800 4-too rated truck, NURSERY STOCK MANURE PUMPS: pump direct from lagoon to 695-5692. (7-12t-18f) low mileage, 5th wheel, iuD air, ideal farm truck, f1etd, utllize traveler or movable guns. Plummer Sup- new paint, 413 engine, 10.00 tires, reasonable. ply, Bradley and U.S. 131 Exit, P.O. Box 177, GAIN A GROWING SEASON: Plant this faDand DUROC BOARS & GILTS and bred gilts. Ag- Bradley, Mich. 49311.616-792-2215. (1O-tf-26b) LIVESTOCK gressive and productive. Bred gilts are bred to 517-674-2311. (l0-2t-25f) save on spting dug plants. Red Raspberry plants: Latham, Heritage, Meeker. Bladl Rll$pberry plants: S25OO. Magic brand, everyday sale day. Jim WORK SHIRTS AND PANTS: 6/S14.00; WANTED: DUMP HAY RAKES. OR TEETH. Black Hawk. LogIln, Cumberland. Blackberry Preulch, 517-467-2874, Route 1. Onsted, Mich. Coveralls 3/S21.00; Jackets 2/S9.00: Leather Also pipe linch 0.0. 8 ft. long or better and 2 In- 100 CROSSBRED COMMERCIAL EWES. plants: Darrow, Ebony King, Eldorado. 10 - $7.50, 49265. (B-tf-250 Gloves 6 patrs/$19.00. Catalog 51.00. Call 203- dllm Runner Ducks for sale. Phone 313-727-1431. Some 1/. and 112 Finn. Will lamb In March. Duane 25 - SI4.00, 50 - S25.00, 100 - $40.00. 574-4090. Sara GIoI\IeCo., Box 4069-C95, Water- Strawberry plants: Guardian, Midway, Sparkle. (12-tf-25f) Vasold, Freeland, Mich. Phone 517-695-5140. FOUR REGISTERED MORGANS top blood bury Conn. 06704. (l9-3t-3Op) (ll-lt-l9f) Dunlap, Surecrop, Ozatk Beauty (everbearlng). 25 lines. 7211 South Stony Creek Road, Monroe, FOR SALE: MF-300 Diesel Combine, 13' grain - $4.85, 50 - $7.25, 100 - SI0.90, 1,000 - Mich. 48161. Phone 313-242-3983. (8.tf-16f) "PURPLE FOOTNOTES for Amateur WIne- head, 2x38 com head, loaded with extras, almost FOR SALE: Two 3/. blood Chlanlna bulls, 6 $48.50. Mary Washington Asparagus - 3 year old makeIa." Concepts as well as recipes. 53.50. Send crowns: 25 - $6.00, 100 - S16.00, 1,000 - new. Just over 300 hours - $18,000. Case 830 months old, weighing around 800 lbs_ Cows, 112and CORRIEDALE SHEEP: Registration available. check or money order only to Winemaker, Sterling, Diesel Tractor, wide front 3 pt. hitch, JIve hydr., 3/. blood ChI4nlna bred back to purebred Chlanlna $80.00. Canada Red Rhubarb Roots: 3 - $4.50, 10 Craig R. Adams, 14368 JZICksonRoad, Tekonsha, Mich. 48659. (11-1t.22b) P.T.O. and 18.5x38 tires - $4,000. Oliver 6x30" bulls. 517-832-3257, Midland. (11-1t-250 - $12.00, 25 - S2O.50. Add 15'1. for postage. Can Mich. 49092. Phone 517-767-4250. (9-6t-150 dry fertilizer planter, excellent condition - $1,200. Ship Immediately. Offer good tiD December 15, AFBF SETS '81 CONVENTION: The 1981 1980. Write for free catalog. DEAN FOSTER 2,500 bu. grain bin, partially llS5embied - SI,I00. REGISTERED SUFFOLK RAMS: Norwin HOG BOOKS! Comprehensive! New Editions! .American Farm Bureau Federation convention NURSERJES, Dept. MFNB, Hartford, Mich. 49057. For more Information call Kalamazoo after 5:30 Braun, 11541 W. Bradley, Chesaning, Mich. "Pig Farmers Veterinary Book," on-the.farrn pre- wID be held Jan. 11 to 15 In New Orleans. The Phone 616-621-2419. (94t-l07b) p.m., 616-381-8450. (9-3t-25f-33p) 48616. Phone 517-845-2532. (1l-1t-130 vention, symptoms, treatments. 180 pages, diagno- Michigan dele,'1t1on will be housed In the ManIott sis chart, $14.95. "The Sow - Improving Her Effi- Hotel, located ~n the edge 01 the French Quarter. PRE 1942 TRACTOR WANTED. any make or SPRINGING HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. Hamp- ciency:' covers breeding, nutrltlon, farrowing, man- The Marriott will ''!rve as the headquarters hotel and condition. Burlington, Mich. Phone 517-765-2860. shire boars, 4 purebred Hampshire gilts, breeding agement, etc., 311 pages, 80 illustrations, S15.95. be the site 01most ..f the activities except the general (9-4t-l21) age, 55 cents per pound. Phone 517-543-3415. "PIg Housing," 220 pages, 32 page "Blueprint" sec- sessions. Although rhe completed program Is not REAL ESTATE (l1-1I-160 tion, housing equipment. S14.95. SPECIAL! Com. set, general session' will be held at the Superdome. FOR SALE: BALE THROWER for New Holland plete pig library, 3 hardcover boob, $38.95 post- The entertainmenl for the awards night program, 268. Unused 3 years, In the way. Make offer. 1500 ARABJANS OF All AGES. for breeding, plea- pald., DIamond Farm Book Publishers, Oept. MFN, also at the Superdorne, will be a Mardi Gras spectac- All FARMS - need farms for Midwest and inter- gallon tzmk on trailer. Call Clare, 517-386-2737 sure or show. Speclal discounts for 4-H, terms If de- Box 266, PJeundrill Bay, NY 13607. (l0-3t-66p) national buyers. Top dollar. Details: John Peel, ular featuring Pete Fountain and his Jazz Band. For (11-1I-24f) sired. Dale Kirklin, phone 616-381-2774. (4-tf-l9f) • Four Sea&o.s Realty 01 lansing. 517-349-4260. Information eboutlravel arrZln9'!mcnts, room reser- CA1Tl.E BOOKSI"Vet Book for Stock Farmers," (4-12t-2Op) vations, etc., write Ken Wiles, Mlchlglln Farm Bu- FOR SALE: John Deere AR Serial No. 250131 In REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE SHEEP SINCE on-the-farm prevention, symptoms, treatments, 176 reau, P.O. Box 30960, lansing, Mich. 48909. excellent condition. James Van Houten, Phone 1890, Breeding stock for sale at all times, Hewens pages, 300 photos, $14.95. "Calving the Cow and PEAot .FARM - 35 acres In Watervkt (l1-tf.25f.89b) 616-599-2817. (11-lt-16f) Farm, 7400 Bemis Road, Ypsilanti, Mich. 48197. Care 0I1he Calf," 164 pages. 338 photos, SI4.95. Townsh!p. F\rsl class site, AOrth slope. Write: SolId Phone 313-482-2658. (5-tf-22f) M. Spread, Hartford 49057, or phone SoIid-M- WANTED: SICKLE BAR forFord or horse dl1lWT1 "ProfItable Beef ProduCtion," S13.95. SPECIAL! RAM PUMPSI Water ~, hlgh volume resi- Chateau 616-424-37.52. 1152,000.00 brI. , Complete beef library, 3 hardcover books. $38.85 dential and c~mmercial models, free catalog. Tr\- In working order. Phone 517-764-3139. FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE Ie SPOTTED ser- postpaid. "The Farmers Dog," best book training (4-tf-25f) Rivers, Inc., Bolt 5262, Columbus, GeorgiIl31906. (11-1t-131) v1ceBge boars and open gl1ts top bloodlines tested at working dl4ls, 514.95. Dizlmond Farm Book Pub- . (11-12t.2Opt MSU test station. All registered stock. Richard Cook, lishers. Oept. MFJi Box 266, Alexandr1a Bay, NY U-P1(]( FRUrr FARM: 40 IlCn!S, Van Buren SWAP: Wide front axle from Oliver 88-880 for nar- 112 mile east Mulliken, M-43. Phone 517-649-8988. 13607. (l0-3t-7Op) County. 25 year esSabIIsl\ed c1entele, New, G' WANTED: Treadle Sewing Machine, all wood row front and S175 cash boot, or sell outrtght, S275. (1l-tf-250 ecutlve quality ftve bedroom home. Pool. TwO new ch~m, oak commode, stock trailer, horse drlvlng Mater, Route I, Nashville, Mich. 517-852-9316. barns. S250,OW. Tenys. Call owner, 61~ reins. Phone Fenton, 313-629-4327. (1l-lt-160 {1l-lt-250 DUROC &: LANDRACE BOARS &: GILTS. 668-3603.' (ll-tf-25f) Also crossbred gilts. John Swearingen, 655 PratMUe GOOD CLEAN RENT AL TYPE WORK FOR SALE: 1980 J.D. 1209 Hayblne In ex- Road, Pittsford, Mich. 49271. Phone 517- MISCELLANEOUS a.OTHES: 6 pants and 6 shirts, $19.95, postpaid. cellent condition. Has cut only 300 acres. 10,000 lb. 567-8975. (3-tf-l9f) Send sizes with order to: Wak's Wholesale, 251 ADVERTISING DOESlM' COST - IT PAVSI pltless livestock scales. Phone 517-849-2850. Pearl Street, Oarlington, ~.C. 29532. (11-6t-26p) For 10 carts a word (11ft CD Farm Burau IQISD- (11-1I-21f) QUARTER HORSES: DisposItion for 4-H, ability FISH FOR POND STOCKING - Hybrid Sun ben) you QO NKb ~ 70.008 faSDlDa, a for cattle, conformallon for show. Reasonable fish, Catfish, also Rainbow Trout. Spring VAlley pn.e marbt. Wrtte MIchIgan FarmN-. FOR SALE: No. 2312 Eversman LandlewJer; J. prices. Customer satisfaction apriority. Visitors Trout Farm, Dexter, Michigan. Phone 313- p_O_ 80. 31960, LaosIng. Mlch. 48909. PAGE SIZE MAGNIFIER he/ps reduce eye strain Deere 5 sectlon, 20 ft. Transport Drag. 1968 C-700 welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone 517- 4264772. (4-tf-l9f) at all times when reading small prtnt, wafer thin, Ford truck-tractor, new paint. J. Deere 115 433-2925. (3-tf-240 7xlO" 53.49 postpaid. E & f Sales, Box 41044, Chuckwagon.313-659-6535 .. (11-11-250 19n CHRYSLER COROOBA. Most options, Indianapolis. 46241. (l1-lt.25p) FOR SALE: Landrace boars and gilts, also Duroc 30,200 mlles.$3,795.00. Also, 1979 Dodge 0100 WANTED: USED EGG COOLER and 100 gal- boars and gilts. George Carpenter family, 6545 Adventure PIckup and topper, most options, AGRIGIOUPS ABROAD Ion dairy tank. Call 313-651-9026. Rochester, 15,000 miles. S5,795.00. 616-527.6733 after 8 Cogswell Rd., Romulus, Mich. 48174. Phone even- We specialize in overseas Mich. (11-lt-130 Ings313-721-024O. (9.tf-230 p!m. (ll-lt.25f) FOR HOMEMAKERS agricultural tours. FOR SALE: Ford Super Six 4-wheel drive tractor. REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE BOARS &: Wonderful c.ondltlon. 6 cyl. Perkins Deisel motor. GILTS for sale. Validated herd, Dale Terry, J.E-E-P.S - SI9.3O! - C-A-R-S - S13.501 - China Nov. 1980 Phone 616-642-6705. (l0.2t-18f) 650,000 ITEMS! - GOVERNMENT SURPLUS - PECANS: QUART EACH. HALVES, PIECES, Palmyra, Mich. Phone 517-263-5854. (l0-tf-15f) MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORY MEAL Three-quart sampler, S9.95, postpaid. Hawaii Jan. 1981 MID-SOUTH TRACTOR PARTS, Route 2, Box CORRIEDALE SHEEP: Purebred breeding stock AVAILABLE TELLS HOW, WHERE TO BUY - Tenpeco, Box 638-MF, Rutherford, Tenn. 38369. A frica Jan. 1981 316, Sikeston, 'MO 63801, call toll free, l-BOO- for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Dieterlie, 7285 YOUR AREA - S2 - MONEYBACK GUARANTEE (l-12t-17p) 325-7070. Used tractor and combine parts. Good Textile Road, Saline, Mich. 48176. Phone - "GOVERNMENT INFORMAnON SERVICES," India Feb. 1981 selection of tires. We Ship Anywhere. (l0-4t-27p) 313-429.7874. (l-tf-l9f) DEPARTMENT EG-8, BOX 99249, SAN FRAN. NOW! FROZEN TOMATO SUCESI Enjoy gar- So, Pacific Mar. 1981 CISCO, CAUFORNIA 94109. (7-6t-31p) den fresh flavor, year around! Complete, easy In. IDEAL GIFTS! ~The Encyclopedia of American REGISTERED ANGUS: Yearling bulls & heifers, structlons. SI.00. Hamtltons, Box 652-131, New British Isles May 1981 WANTED: Farm Bureau members Interested In Ulm, Minnesota 56073. (ll.lt-lOp) Farm Tractors," covers tractors from 1890s to 1979, club calves. Write or call Neona Farm, Neal and wUUng to work with consumer groups. Con- Around World 1981 1,500 photos with full descriptions, 320 large pages, Feikema, Evart, Mich. 49631. Phone 616. hard Ieatherette cover, S26.95. "Encyclopedia of tact Larry R. Ewing, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. SEWING SUPPUES, PEARL SNAP FASTEN- Write: Cordon Schlubatis, 734-2579. (2-tf-l9f) American Steam Traction Engines:' 1,250 photos, Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909: phone ERS. 145 colors and styles. Free catalog. Bee Lee AgriCroups Abroad, P.O. Box 461 320 pages, hard leatherette cover, $23.95. 517 -323-7000, extension 507. (9-tf-3Of) Company, Box 20558-MF, Dallas, Texas 75220. Coldwater, Michigan 49036 GRADE HORSES are real scarce. Buya purebred SPECIAL! Both above collectors volumes, $45.95 Arabian from the Lannens at Fife Lake, Mich. (3-10t-I9p) postpaid. Car books! "Encyclopedia of American 49633. Phone 616-369.2271. (6-tf-l9f) FINANCES - An accurate accounting of your Cars," 1946-1959, 2,000 photos, 416 pages, GREAT SAUSAGE RECIPES, Illustrated book farm'. financial status is a must. Get monthly 528.95. "Sixty Years of Chevrolet," 1,650 photos, PERFORMANCE TESTED ANGUS, qualitY with over 100 recipe's explaining sausage making, flnllncllll reports. complete tax Information with 320 pages, 523.95. "Illustrated History of Ford," 523.95. "Ford Trucks Since 1905:' S28.95. "The Dodge Story:' S23.95. All books hard Ieatherette cover. Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Depl. MFN, registered Angus breeding stock and club calves. Contact Bordner Angus Farms, 68730 County Farm Rd., Sturgis, Mich. 49091. Phone 616-651-3456. depreciation schedules, and more with Farm Bureau's Farm Record Service. Easy to use and understand. For more Information, write or call curing, smoking. Free equipment and supply cata- log: SAUSAGEMAKER, 177-70 Military, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207. (9.9t.25p) Com.eto Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. (l0-3t.97p) FARROWING STALLS - All steel, $124.20. In. MILKING SHORTHORNS: (l2.tf-240 Young bulls, yellr. lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley M. Michigan Farm.Bureau. Commodity Activities and Research Dept., P.O. Box 30960, lansing, Mich. 48909;.phone 517-323-7000, extension 547. (94t-59b) SAUSAGE. GREATI RECIPES. Frankfurters. Summer, Balogna, Headcheese, Venison, Pep- peroni! $1.00, includes catalO!i- 45 more recipes available! Ham, bacon, curing, smoking. meat, fish -Grips! dudes feeder-waterer, top rail, rump rail. Weighs Powell and Family, Ingleside Farm, Route 2, 3248 204 Ibs. Free literature. Starr National, 219 Main, Powell Hwy., Ionia, Mich. 48846. (l2-tf-280 pickling! Hamtltons. Box 652.131. New Ulm, Minn. APPLES: WholeSllIe and Retail. Gift packages 56073 Colchester,IL62326.309.776-3446. (1l-lt-23p) shipped U.P.S. Blossom Orchards. The (l1-lt-2Op-lOb) Wardowski's, two miles north of Leslie, 3589 Hull Road: phone 517-589.8251. (9-51-22f) FOR SALE: Grapes and pressed juice for home winemaking, canning. Nine grape varieties; barrels HAY & SILAGE and supplies. Taylor Ridge Vineyards, Route 6. DALE A. DEAN Allegan, Mich. 49010. 616-521-4047. BUY WHOLESALE THROUGH FARM SUP- (9.3t-250 Michigan Farm Bureau Is 11laking this Hay" SUage Ustlng avallable as a service to Farm Bureau memben. Buyen and seJJen can list PLY CATALOG AND save on our low prices, their need. and offerings In the c1asst8ed sec- send $4.00 for catalog to Henry Koch, 11475 Met- tion of the H1chfgan Farm N~. lbe savke is AUCTIONEER- call Road. Yale, Mich. 48097. (1l-3t-24p) lree to Farm Bur._ memben. If you have hay . lor sale or want to purchue hay, 51mply mall /' REAL ESTATE NEW EDITION! ~Farm Tractors In Color:' 80 )lOW request to Hay Ie sUage Ustlng, Michigan \ ~ BROKER 33 YEARS AND 4000 years tractor history, 118 full color photos. 183 pages. SI1.95. "Steam Power In Agriculture:' 100 years steam power, 103 fuD color photos, 184 Farm Burau. P.O. 80.30960. Lansing, Mich. 48909. Your ad. 25 words or las, should In- clude the amount and quality of hay or sllage Help prevent pages, $11.95. "Stream Traction Engines, Wagons you want to buy or .u plus your name, addreaa /~~ AUCTIONS IN EXPERIENCE IN MICHI.GAN and Rollers," 180 pages, 158 full color photos, with descriptive notes on each engine, SI1.95 SPECIAL! Complete collectors library, three above and phone number. 1.200 BALES GOOD ALFALFA and orchard birth defects hardcover books, 532.95 postpaid. Diamond Farm grass hay - no rain - Ilrst and second cutting. Ann AND INDIANA. DAIRY CATTLE FARM Book Publishers, Depl. MFN. Box 266, Alexandria Arbor area S 1.000 or make offer. Call SUPPORT ~ MACHINERY AND REAL ESTATE! Blly. NY 13607. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Brand-name Petroleum (l0.3t-7Op) 313-5624662before9a.m. ALFALFA-BROME HAY, 4' x 5' round bales (11. It-250 MARCH Phone 616-38S-5958 or 517-279-9748 222 N. MICHIGAN AVE., COLDWATER, MI49036 Jobbershlp. owner flnanclng considered. Call 906-644.2276. (10-2t-13p) 616-263-5106, caD 7 a.m. Cloral Beeler. 3627 Har. rand Road. Kingsley, Mich. 49649 (l1-It-180 OF DIMES THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLISHER PAGE 20 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER 1980 you've got a lot Of money under one roof All the machinery you used for planting, cultivating and harvesting is stored out of the weather ... probably all under one roof. Feed inventory, livestock or stored groin may also be protected under one roof or in a building complex. A real danger to all that personal property exists. Should disaster like fire or wind strike, much of your stored personal property could be damaged or destroyed. But you have a hedge against disaster ... properly updated form personal property insurance. Toke a pencil and paper. Jot down the value of personal property you have stored or protected for the winter. Then call your Farm Bureau Insurance Agent to find out the reasonable cost for effectively insuring your, form personal property. your greatest riSk Is now I FARM BUREAU ~ INSURANCE GROUR FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE