THE ACTION PUBLICATION ,~ ,..,. OF TN. MI~HIGAN FARM BUREAU VOL. 59, NO. 12, DECEMBER 1980 ~"""~ I J. " 'f PAGE 2 FARM NEWS DECEMBER 1980 From the Desk of the President Versatile Farmhand- for Hire WANTED: Full-time hired hand to look You get all that - and much, much after my best interests. more! In this issue of the Michigan Farm JOB DESCRIPTION: Shall monitor News, is. a directory of services that in- pending legislation in Lansing and Wash- 'cludes the benefits you receive automati- ington, D.C., and alert me when there is cally with your Farm Bureau membership, need for action; maintain a close working plus opportunities for participation in pro- relationship with lawmakers and regulatory grams and services that are available to agencies so I will not be strangled in members. Check it over to see what you bureaucratic red tape, and present testi- are not currently using that would make mony on my behalf at important hearings your member.ship even more valuable to when I'm too busy farming to attend you than it is now. That's one thing to myself . remember about Farm Bureau - the more Shall keep me well-informed on issues I you use it, the more valuable it becomes. .. need to be knowledgeable about, share my I'd like to .call your special attention to In just a few'days, you or others who will side of the story with others so they will be the message by Oakland County dairy re'present you, will be gathering for the understanding and supportive, and pro- farmer L. C. Scramlin, on the first page of Michigan Farm Bureau annual meeting in vide me with the know- how so I can do the the directory, as he tells why Farm Bureau Kalamazoo. Farmer members who have same when I have the time and opportu- is his choice. been selected as voting delegates will be nity. "It's a good feeling to know that discussing and debating recommenda- Shall develop and maintain economic Farm Bureau people are working for tions, which have come through our grass- services of benefit to my farming operation me and with me everyday," he says. roots structure, on what our organization and my family. Shall develop and maintain He's right, and this young farmer is bene- ought to do. The result - a small, but programs in which all members of my fami- fiting from his membership because he power-packed booklet called "1981 Michi- ly and I can participate, that will provide us USES it. gan Farm Bureau Policies" - will provide a with opportunites for personal growth and There's another thing about Farm Bu- job description for that hired hand in the leadership development. reau we should all keep talking about, es- year ahead. It's this process that makes SALARY: $40.00 per year. pecially those of you who will be involved Farm Bureau, truly', agriculture's action If that ad were to run on the classified in that vitally important task of membership organization! page of your local newspaper, it's doubtful acquisition - Farm Bureau can be any- Farm Bureau is our fifst choice for many you would get any applicants - considering thing, do anything, its members want it to reasons - service, leadership, opportunity. the salary and what you want the hired be and do! That's what makes it so unique; Share those reasons with others and give hand to perform for the figure. Yet, you that's what makes it the "first choice" of them the opportunity to make Farm Bu- get the kind of help for $40 when you pay more .farmers and rural people than any reau their first choice. your Farm )3ureau membership dues. other organization. Elton R. Smith Between Challenges and Opportunity You Mark Outstanding Year and Me kept us busy this y~ar, too. Our live it for all it's worth." I want to th~nk all the Farm and thought with you. "Challenge" is the word. It's son, John, undenNentfoureye By Judy Kissane operations and has gained a Iit-' Bureau families who have quite a small ..word, but very 1980 Michigan Farm Bureau tie bit of vision. He is beginning helped me this past year and powerful. I wquld like to chal- , . to learn Braille now. Our oldest have shown their concern for lenge each and everyone of Outstanding Young l~ -' son, Kevin, learned that us. A special thank you goes to you to be the best person you Fa~ Woman minibikes and chisel plows Ann Jousma, Upper Peninsula can possibly be. Make every don't mix and had stitches in regional representative for day count because when today his shoulder to help him re- MFB, who opened her home becomes yesterday, it's over. Is it possible that it's time for shaken up and nervous that member the lesson. Our new to us when we came back from You can never relive that day. the Michigan Farm Bureau an- your speech notes become daughter, Maria, has had more Minneapolis with Maria. Ann So challenge yourself to get nual meeting? It doesn't seem meaningless. I found out that I than her share of medical tests and her family had the honor more involved in life starting to- possible that a whole year has could surprise myself by throw- and exams since she has been of oeing the first to .meet our day! gone by since I was chosen ing away my notes and give a home. Of course, parents get new daughter. They earned It's been a great year and a Outstanding Young Far:n presentation that was well ac- sick too, so we ought to have the honor! When you have ten lot of fun! I hope to see some of Woman by Michigan Farm Bu- cepted. enough experience to open the people stay overnight, you you at the .Farm Bureau annual reau, but it has been a very ex- Kissane Health Clinic soon. know you've had a houseful! meeting next week in Kalama- citing and busy time in my life One speaking invitation that Bill is just amazing though. I'd like to leave a final word zoo! for many reasons. brought me the most satisfac- Through all of this he has kept tion was at the Lansing Lions his sense of humor. A couple One of the highlights during Club breakfast meeting. What of weeks ago when I was in the MICHIGAN FARM NEWS the year was being invited to woman wouldn't enjoy an all- (ISSN 0026-2161) DIRECTORS: Dislrlct 1. Arthur Bailey. hospital, he sent this note to all The Michigan Form News is published Schoolcraft: Dlslrlct 2. Lowell Eisenmann. speak with farm women at male audience - even if it is at the various teachers: monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Blissfield: District 3, James Sayre. Belleville: Bureau Information and Public Relations Divl. District4. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia; District5. Farm Bureau Women's rallies 7:30 a.m.? I was amazed by sion. Publication and editorial offices at 7373 William Spike. Owosso: District6. Jack laurie. their lack of agricultural knowl- '~/ease disregard any inside- in the spring and fall. What an West SagInaw t=llghway. lansing. Michigan Cass City: District 7. Robert Rider, Hart: District edge and, conversely, they out shirts, mismatched shoes or 48909. Post Office Box 30960. telephone. 8. Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca. District 9. Donald opportunity it was to see other lansing 517-323-7000. Exhmslon 508. Sub- Nugent. Frankfort: Dislrlct 10. Richard Wie. were amazed at my knowledge socks, mislaid homework, or scrlption price. $1.00 per year. Publication No. land. Ellsworth. District 11. Herman Robere. county Farm Bureaus in action of agriculture. I felt good as I misplaced kids. Mother is in the 345040. Fayette. and to meet so many farm Established January 13. 1923. Second.class DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Waher Frahm. told the story of modern day hospital and it's not easy for postage paid at lansing. Michigan and at addi- Frankenmuth~ Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery; women around the state. tional maihng offices. farming to see that they were one person to get six kids ready EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber. Editor: Marcia Robert Rottler. Fremont. FARM BUREAU WOMEN: Vivian Lott. I gained lots of practical ex- gaining a realization that for. two buses by 7:30 a. m." Dltchie. Connie Turbin. Associate Editors. Mason. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau: Presi. FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: perience, too! Like what to do farmers are every bit as profes- It's true there is never a dull dent. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia: Vice Presl. L.C. Scramlln. Wolly. dent. Jack laurie. Cass City: Administrative with a "dead" van when you're sional as lawyers, bankers, moment around here, but like Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; Treasurer POSTMASTER. In using form 3579. mall to: Michigan Form News. 7373 West Saginaw 140 miles from home. And doctors, etc. • the TV commercial says, "You and Chief Financial Officer. Max D. Dean; Highway. lansing. MIChigan48909 .• Secretaf\'. William S. Wilkinson. what to do when you're so Family happenings have only go around once in life, so DECEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Eaton Member Recognized for Energy Idea Inglis received the certificate grant institution or a manufac- for publication of his idea in for his idea of using micro- turer. AFBF's Farm Bureau News. waves to dry grain. He believes "We're talking about an idea. the technology currently popu- The details as far as practical The Energy Idea Search lar in cooking can be adapted applications have yet to be culminated Nov. 18 and 19 at . so grain can be dried in con- proven," Inglis said. the Farm Bureau Energy Sym- tinuous flow rather than in bulk In addition to receiving his posium in Des Plaines, 111.,with storage. certificate from AFBF, Inglis the presentation of the top ten "There may be a possibility also received a check for $25 ideas across the country. that a small, microwave drying device can be incorporated ~ right on the combine," Inglis said. This way, a farmer could Ag Employers Get harvest the corn, shelled in the combine, dried have it 'Last Chance' to Reply by microwaves, and then dumped in the hopper to be Agricultural employers in nor any kind of safety studies transported to the farm or grain Michigan will have a final op- which point to a problem with elevator for storage or sale." portunity to comment on the the employment of Michigan DOUGLAS INGUS Michigan Department of youth for agricultural work," Inglis emphasizes that the elimination of the middle step Labor's proposed youth em- Scharp said. Eaton County Farm Bureau Cl)arlotte specializing in corn, of the process, the grain dryer, ployment standards at a public At a series of five public member Douglas Inglis has navy beans and wheat, submit- could save the farmer energy hearing scheduled for Dec. 4 in hearings held this spring, over been awarded a certificate and ted his idea earlier this year and time. He believes his basic Lansing. 100 persons presented testi- a check from the American to the AFBF "Energy Idea concept of microwave grain The proposed Michigan mony opposing the Michigan Farm Bureau Federation for his Search." The national project drying has sufficient merit to standard would effect change~ standard in favor of main- idea of conserving energy on was designed by AFBF to sur-' warrant funding by the federal for training, supervision and taining the federal OSHA stan- the farm. face energy conservation and or state government, a land employment of youth presently dard. However, Scharp said Inglis, owner of a farm near production ideas from farmers. regulated by the federal Oc- that despite the comments and cupational Safety and Health questions of agricultural em- Election '80 Administration. Those federal ployers, the department has standards governing the em- made only minor concessions ployment of youth in agricul- in the revised standards for 75 'Friends; are Victorious ture have been in effect since 1970. According to Harold Scharp, training and operation of farm machinery or equipment. Scharp urges all interested Of the 81 candidates Michi- cial election on Proposal D goals, including control of infla- manager of the Michigan Agri- persons to attend the public gan Farm Bureau's AgriPac en- alone be held within 90 days. tion, opposition to regulatory cultural Services Association, hearing on Dec. 4 at the Olin dorsed and supported in the (Editor's Note: As Farm News 'overkill' and support of the the changes have been pro- Baker West Building, 3500 N. 1980 election as "Friends of goes to press, the suit still re- market-price system. posed by the Michigan Depart- Logan, Lansing, Mich., or to Agriculture," 75 were elected, mains undecided in Circuit ment of Labor without any evi. submit written comment to the "Obviously citizens every- giving AgriPac a 92 pe'rcent Court.) dence that a more -stringent Michigan Department of La- Farm Bureau also opposed. where joined farm people in success rate. state standard is necessary. bor, Office of Hearings, P.O. Progosal S, to lower the drink- . concerns about our weakened The 1980 election was the "The labor department has Box 30015, Lansing, Mich., national defense and the inter- second time AgriPac had en- ing age, and supported Pro- not been able to point to any 48909, no later than Dec. 3, national view of the United dorsed and supported candi- posal E, -for new prison con- workers' compensation claims 1980. States as a second-class na- dates; in the 1978 election, 66 struction. tion." of 73 AgriPac-endorsed "Friends" were elected. One of the races AgriPac 1982 Election Delano sent a telegram of congratulations to President- $60 CASH FLOW PROJECTION With the 1980" election over, concentrated on was for the AW-iPac is now working on elect Reagan, stating that ! .50 aedit needed Michigan State University "farmers and ranchers will .!! in this period funding for the 1982 election. 8 Board of Trustees. With two vacancies to be filled, AgriPac supported two farmers: Tom An AgriPac breakfast will be held on Thursday Dec. 10 at the MFB annual morning, work closely with you and your administration in solving our critical national problems." -• 0 '1J 40 30 Reed (R-DeWitt), assistant meeting. The cost of the C Delano credited farmers and manager of the Michigan Live Stock Exchange, and Bill breakfast is $15 per person, ranchers and "rural voters" =~ 0 20 Byrum (D-Onondaga), gham County farmer. Reed an In- with proceeds to be used ex- clusively to help elect "Friends witl1 providing major election effort in shaping a national ad- ... ~ 10 Cash + Income Expenses •••• of Agriculture" in the 1982 ministration, a Congress and and Democrat Elizabeth Howe election. Jan. May July Sept. , Nov. state legislatures more respon- won seats on the board. Election Results Please sive to the needs of the people, including farmers and ranch- Cash Flow: • Ballot Proposals National Farm Leader ers. Michigan voters defeated all Widespread economic prob- seven statewide proposals on the Nov. 4 ballot, including lems, headed by inflation and reckless government spending, Smith on Transition Team lhepulseof . FormIng f>ocrybody"s Is blPOd three dealing with property tax relief. MFB strongly opposed were credited by the American Farm Bureau Federation with MFB President Smith and Michigan Milk Pro- Elton R. your farm &. buller. the three proposals - Smith- being a deciding factor in the ducers Association President Every farm has Its pulse - Its regular tide of Bullard (Proposal A), Legisla- 1980 election. Glenn Lake were named by AFBF President Robert De- income and expenses, easily seen on a cash-flow tive-Executive Coalition (Pro- President-elect Reagan to serve lano said the election results chart. posal C) and the Tisch Amend- on a 19-member agriculture ment (Proposal D). "reflected voter reaction to transition team to help for- When you know your farm's cash flow,you know Shiawassee County Drain years of Washington excesses, mulate the new administra- when to expect a cash surplus. Or, when to take Commissioner Robert Tisch, including excessive taxing and tion's farm policies. out a loan - or, just as important. how much to author of Proposal D, has filed spending, excessive regulation Dr. Clayton Yeutter, presi- borro\Y. so you won't have money loafing around. suit in Ingham County Circuit and intervention in citizens' dent of the Chicago Mercantile Knowing your cash flow can help you be a better Court claiming that Gov. Milli- businesses and lives." Exchange (who will speak Dec. financial manager. It helps you take advantage of ken improperly used state He s~id farmers and ranch- 10 at the Michigan Farm Bu- discounts. See us, and well help you start your funds to influence a "no" vote ers were "pleased by the wide- reau annual meeting) serves as cash-flow plannin,g today on Proposal D. Tisch is also spread public support for what chairman of the transition considering asking that a spe- are long-time Farm Bureau team. Production Credit Associations of Michigan PAGE 4 FARM NEWS DECEMBER 1980 acked Agenda Set for Annuals a marketing conference will large, Young Farmer and Farm Bureau' Insurance focus on a topic of concern to Women's representatives and Group, will open Tuesday af- many producers - "slow pay - nomination of president. ternoon and be open from 8 no pay" ptoblems. a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesday, A panel of three speakers Thursday and Friday. The ser- will address the topic of "Assur- . EVERYDAY vice provides delegates with ing Payment for What We Mar- .free refreshments (coffee, milk, ket." The three speakers are The popular Koffee Klatch- donuts and cider) and free Calvin Watkins, Washington, eteria, sponsored annually by statewide telephone service. D. C. , on the Packers and Stockyards Act; Jack Morris, Chicago, III., on the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, and Lansing attorney Philip Carter on the various state and federal laws which have provi- sions applicable to buyers fail- ing to pay producers promptly. A Safemark meeting is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 :30 a.m. Jim Wesing of Kondex Corp. will speak on the "Sickle Section Program." Mike Ivey, Wiese Corp., will talk on "Farm Tillage Tools Manufacturing State Sen. John C. Hertel, chairman of the Senate Environmental Techniques," and W. T. Pur- and Agricultural Committee, will speak to delegates on Thursday cell, American Farm Bureau afternoon. Service Co., will discuss "Tire Quality Assurance." FREE A man who served as secre- sonal memento from a surprise guest. The Challengers will A uKick-Off" luncheon at CARRY tary of agriculture from 1971 to noon will be followed by Presi- 1976 - and a man who may provide entertainment. dent Elton R. Smith's ad- CASE hold that job under the Reagan dress and the official opening administration - head the list of of the Michigan Farm Bureau keynote speakers at the Michi- WEDNESDAY annual meeting. Delegates will gan Farm Bureau and affiliate begin their consideration of company annual meetings, The MFB Women's annual resolutions that afternoon. Dec. 9 through 12 at the Kala- meeting, which begins at 9;30 Leave your jeans and cow- mazoo Convention Center. a.m., will feature an address, boy boots at home this year The appearances of former while supply lasts, when you purchase any of "Moving on- in Century III," by and bring your dress-up duds these for a Christmas gift: Secretary of Agriculture Earl Kenneth Cheatham, director instead. The Jamboree has Butz and Dr. Clayton Yeutter, of local government affairs for been replaced with a Holiday -VI SUPER 2 - SUPER 2 - 150 - SUPER EZ currently president of the the American Farm Bureau Ball which begins at 9 p.m. Offer good until Dec. 31., 1980. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Federation. Recognition of with music by UNIVERSE. Wt...ltu' F.rm Com. Arwt and considered a leading can- didate for the top USDA posi- county Women's Committees for special achievements is also FaRm~ tion, are just part of an action- packed four-day agenda. on the agenda. THURSDAY BUreaU FARM IIUREAU 8ElMCE8. INC The Commodity Sessions will begin at 9:30 a. m. Dr. Clayton Yeutter will discuss This day begins with a 7:30 Available through the following: TUESDAY "Marketing Challenges and a.m. AgriPac Breakfast fea- Opportunities in the 1980s" turing former POW Charlie Bav C/ly Farm Bureau SerVices, Inc. ~ 17-8(H-1~77 The annual meetings of and Dr. John Brake, Michi- Plumb, who spent six years Brf'den"dJW 'armers Petroleum Cooperattve, Inc ~ 17-841-1~7~ ~ t 7'071.771 ~ Caro 'armers Petroleum Cooperati\e, Inc. Farmers Petroleum Cooper- gan State University agricul- enduring brutality and humilia- (arro/lton 'arm Bureau SerVIces, Inc./SaRm.n" Supplv Cf'nter ~ 17-7~ I. 1~~7 ative, Inc. and Farm Bureau tural economist, will speak on tion at the hands of his captors. Carson Citv 'arm Bureau SerVIces, Inc. ~ I 7.~8~-00 1/ C.1\sopolis 'armers PetrO/t'lJn' CooperatlvP, Inc hlb-~~~-lll I Services, Inc. will begin at 10 "Farm Financial Management Cost of the breakfast is $15 per ChesanlnR ChesanmR 'armers (o-op, Inc ~ I 7-1l~~. 1O~1l a.m. Following a 1 p.m. com- in the 1980s." person with proceeds going to (oldv..lter 'arm Bur('au Services. Inc. " 7-17'J-84 , ill> of M'!gan • .. J .... • ;#J' _,# • • PAGE 14 FARM NEWS DIRECTORY OF SERVICES LEADERSHIP Full-Time Representation in Lansing and In The Legislative Arena Farm Bureau, was formed and designates candi- Bureau members. During its first year of activity, 66 Washington, D.C.: Each year, Cong~ess and the dates with a record of supporting agriculture as of AgriPac's 73 designated "friends" were success- . state Legislature give birth to hundreds of new laws, "Friends of Agriculture." These candidates are sup- ful in the 1978 elections. Further success is ex- many of which would be detrimental to agriculture ported through voluntary contributions by Farm pected in 1980. and all property owners if passed as introduced. Farm Bureau members are represented, full time, in both Lansing and Washington, D.C., by knowl- edgeable, highly respected lobbyists working full In The Public Opinion Arena time for their best interests. The legislative counsels Reliable News Source: Michigan Farm Bureau face in keeping consumers' plates full. Key decision of Michigan Farm Bureau's Public Affairs Division has earned the reputation of being a credible, makers at the state and local levels were their target are often called upon by legislators for accurate in- reliable agricultural news source for the public news audience .. formation on how proposed legislation will affect media. A Farm Bureau produced weekly packet of agriculture and rural citizens. Farm Bureau mon- itors labor legislation and opposes bills and regula- news-leads, news releases, agricultural information and editorials is regularly used by 350 Michigan " Leadership tions that would burden agricultural employers with news media. Other media services provided by unnecessary regulation of the workplace and over- time wage requirements. Michigan Farm Bureau include radio programming, press conferences in .connection with major Farm Development Impact on Legislation: During recent legislative sessions several accomplishments have been real- Bureau activities, and filling media requests for resource people. General public information efforts For Members ized. These include: agricultural export expansion . at the state level are complemented by county Farm Women's Programs: This program offers op- through enactment of the Agricultral Export Act of Bureau Information Committees who work directly portunity for involvement of women in activities of 1978 and the Trade Expansion Act of 1979; the with their local "news media. the total Farm Bureau, to develop and conduct Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 requires Commodity Promotions: To promote their special interest projects of concern to farm women foreign persons to report their U.S. farmland hold- particular commodities and/ or an understanding of and to surface and train leaders for the organiza- ings to the USDA; improvements to the Federal their industry by the non-farm public, many Farm _tion. Estate Tax include repeal of the carryover basis. Bureau members participate in mall promotions, Young Farmer Program: This program offers Similar amendments were obtained in the Michigan exhibits at county and state fairs, and sponsor rural- the opportunity for young farmers to become in- Inheritance Tax Law; the Farmland and Open urban activities. To broaden this base of under- volved in Farm Bureau programs and have an ac- Space Preservation Act supported by Farm Bureau standing, members also work with consumer and tive part in developing and executing Farm Bureau has resulted in tax relief for 95 percent of the land- other special interest groups to provide the farm policy, as well as providing informational, educa- owners enrolled in this program. viewpoint. tional and social activities. Political Muscle: At the 1977 Michigan Farm Agriculture Understanding Day: Farm Bureau Community. Action Groups: These groups pro- Bureau annual meeting, farmer delegates ap- Women sponsor this event, officially proclaimed by vide an informal atmosphere for the open expres- proved a plan to beef up agriculture's political mus- the governor, to gain understanding and support sion of individual opinions, strengthening com- cle by giving active support to candidates who were for agriculture. In 1980, state and county Farm munity ties and providing opportunities for supportive of the organization's policies and philos- Bureau Women's Committees sponsored "Empty members to discuss problems, propose solutions ophies. AgriPac, the political arm of Michigan Plate Breakfasts" to illustrate the challenges farmers and take remedipl action. We grew up on the farm. •• Farm Bureau Insurance Group was founded in 1949 by a group of determined Michigan Farm Bureau members. They started with a simple plan to sell auto insurance to Michigan farmers ... and laid the and we'll never forget our groundwork for a company that today serves 300,000 policyholders a company that today is by far the leading insurer of farm property in the state .. ... roots But through remained all our years of growth, on the Farm Bureau member. our number one focus has And that commitment continues today as strong as ever with special benefits and insurance programs exclusively for members . . We provide member programs like: Guaranteed Auto Insurance Farmowners Insurance Member Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Ag Work Comp Insurance Work Comp Safety Group Guaranteed Arrest Bond Certificate Farm Estate Planning Your local Farm Bureau Insurance agent can give you all the details about our special programs for Farm Bureau members. MEMBER PROGRAMS FROM FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP HELPING TO MAKE YOUR FUTURE A LITTLE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU ~ INSURANCE GROUI!. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL. FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE DECEMBER 1980 FARM NEWS PAGElS Members Show Visitor Farm-Style Hospitality The advertising message of a Domagalskis were attending It was surprising to the national communications sys- the American Farm Bureau Domagalskis to learn that Cho tem urges each of us to ~'reach , Federation annual meeting in had never seen standing corn, out and touch someone," but New ",Orleans. While sightsee- much less the kernels on the for two S1. Clair County farm ing in the city's port facilities, . cob. Dried com is cattle feed in families, the phone company~s the four met Cho, then chief the 'Orient, he told them, and slogan has taken on an interna- engineer aboard the Gilbraltar sweet corn, while available, is tional meaning. Pansy~ The grain transport ship considered an expensive for- On the first of November, was loading corn for shipment eign vegetable. Lorry Domagalski of Richmond to the Netherlands. "Americans have so much answered an early morning Through Cho's, hospitality, that costs so little, " he said. phone call. To her surprise, the Jim, Lorry, Don and Leah Cho explained that plain rice caller was Joembak Cho, a were welcomed aboard for a Korean seaman she and her remains the staple of every ship's tour, treated to authentic husband Jim had met six years meal for Korean families. While Korean food, and became ac- earlier while visiting New ham and most vegetables fa- quainted with Cho and the miliar to Americans are avail- Orleans, Louisiana. other Kqrean crew members. "He might have been calling able in Korea, beef is a luxury. Sincerely grateful' for the from the other side of the unique vacation experience, I~ his homeland, Cho says beef world," LOIJY said. But Cho's prices are nearly four. times the four left their new friend call did not come' from his with an invitation to visit their 'higher than the U.S. consumer pays. Korean visitor Joembak Cho drove Jim Domagalski's JD 4400 Korean homeland nor from' Michigan farms if the oppor- combine in the com field. He was intrigued with the huge machine's any of the many international tunity ever arose. Cho speaks and reads En- precision and the cleanliness of the end product. .ports he visits. On this cold, Now, six years later, the glish well, but for nis American ~ovember morning, Cho was Ledebuhrs and Domagalskis hosts, an attempt at learning a sent words or complete each day, Cho tried both just twenty minutes away from ,would have the chance to few Korean phrases provided thoughts. mechanical and hand milking. the Domagalski farm and was welcome their friend and share amusement for the whole fami- Cho's visit continued the It was easy to see that Cho was looking forward to visiting with their hospitality with him. ly. Cho told the Domagalskis next day on the Ledebuhr dairy more comfortable with the the American friends he' had . During his visit, there was that the Korean alphabet is farm in Capac. Because of his mechanical method and he met years ago. Still surprised homecooked American food comprised of 24 letters and work as chief engineer aboard proved to be quite adept at put- by the call, Lorry made plans to and plenty of it. But for Cho, words are formed phonetically, many ships, Cho was inter- ting milkers on the cows. contact the Ledebuhrs, a farm the real treat was visiting the much the same as English ested in the various machines "Are your cattle registered family in nearby Capac, who farm. while the corn harvest was words. By contrast, other and equipment used on with the government?" Cho had also met Cho on the New in full swing. He had the oriental languages, such as American farms. On the Lede- asked Don and Leah Lede- Orleans trip. chance to observe the harvest Chinese, have approximately buhr farm, where there are 100 buhr. He explained that the -. In 1974. the Ledebuhrs and and drying equipment. 30,000 characters which repre- plus Holsteins to be milked (continued on page 19) Safemark's Unconventional FALL STEEL PROGRAM Convention Special Tillage Tool.s supplied by Wi~se Corporation. 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For 6 and 12- volt batteries .. $10840 reg. $216.80 SS ..10A 10-AMP AUTOMATIC BOOSTER CHARGER Kondex parts that will be offered to the Michigan Farm Bureau memb~rs in- clude: sickle sections, riveted sickle assemblies, sickle heads, forged steel For 12-volt batteries only. Protected against overloads or reversed connections. 2775 reg. $55.49 guards, knife clips, rivet assortments and rivet tools. Prices not included because they depend on the particular make and model. For further information on these steel programs contact your county secretary or the Michigan Farm Bureau Group Purchasing office in Lansing, phone 517-323-7000, extension 525 or 527. ... .. PAGE 16 FARM NEWS DECEMBER 1980 ~I AGRINOMI'C u.s. Dairymen Seek Solutio.ns • ~~J1 UPDATE 180 to Supply-Demand Imbalance . I. quently, a milk surplus is build- production per cow gains,the where they are produced, pay- Il 'II Report of the Commodity ing and the federal Commodity nation's milk supply and sur- ments go to only a few plants •• ~. Activities & Research Department plus is going to continue to and no producer payments, Credit Corp. is expected to purchase almost 10 billion grow. quotas or allotments are in- pound~ of manufactured dairy volved. products (nonfat' dry milk, but- Dairy Imports Declining The major criticism of the "Critics of the U. S. dairy price support program, which dairy program might be lessen- ter and cheese) at a c (11-12t-2Op) FOR SALE: Heston StakHand 10 with mover. on-the-farm prevention. symptoms. treatments. 176 Latham. Hentage. Meeker Black Raspberry plants: $3.200: and Case 1030 diesel with cab. $6.200. QUARTER HORSES: Disposition for 4-H. ability pages. 300 photos. $14.95. "Calving the Cow and Black Hawk. Logan. Cumberland Blackbem. FURNACES: Two 80.000 BTU oil. forced-air. up- Phone 616-636-8257. (12-1t-170 lor cattle. conformation for show. Reasonable Care 01 the Calf," 164 pages. 338 photos. $14.95. plants: Darrov... Ebony King. Eldorado. 10 - $7 50. flow units with 250 gallon tanks. Like new See prices. Customer satisfacllon a priority. Visitors "Profitable Beef Productlon," $13.95. SPECIAl' 25 - $14.00. 50 - 525.00. 100 - $40.00 them work. $225 each. Phone 517-~94-2859. FOR SALE: One row Case corn picker with husk- welcome. Walton Farms. Rosebush. Phone 517 Complete beef library. 3 hardcover books. $38.85 Strawberry plants Guard .. n. Midway. Sparkk>. 517-893-5819. evenings. (12-lt-250 ing bed. SHARP. Ford two row cultivator. Phone 433-2925. (3-tf-240 postpaid. "The Farmers Dog." best book training Dunlap. Sur ..cr..p. Ozari< Beauty (everbeanng) 25 517-383-2510. Pittsford. Mich. (12-11-190 working dogs. $14.95. Diamond Farm Book Pub- - $4.85. SO $725. 100 - $10.90. 1000 - CATERPILLAR D-8 DOZER: (. cyl diesel FOR SALE: Landrace boars and gilts. also Duroc lishers. Dept. MFN Box 266. Alexandria Bay. NV $48 50 Mary Washington Asparagus - 3 year old engine. 2-U series. cable. clearing cab. angle blade. FOR SALE: 8' snow blade for front end of Interna- boars and gilts. George Carpenter family. 6545 13607. (1O-3t-7Op) crowns: 25 $6.00. 100 - $16.00. 1.000 front single and rear double drum PCU; low hours. tional 656 tractor. model 420, can be adapted to Cogswell Rd .. Romulus, Mich. 48174. Phone even- $8000. Canada R..d Rhubarb Roots: 3 - $4 50. 10 very good condition. 313-659.6535. (l2-lt-250 other tractors. $650. Phone 517-224-2514. SI. Ings 313- 721-0240. (9-tf-230 HAMPSHIRE BOARS AND GI!-TS FOR - $12.00. 25 - 520 SO. Add 15% lor postage Can Johns. (12-1t-250 SALE: Validated herd. H\1lsideHamp Farms. Jerry Ship Immediately Offer good till December 15. SEE! HEARl 20 rolls KODAK or FUJllilm 50 cents REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE BOARS AND Bazsany. Coleman. Mich. Phone 517-465-6072. 19M Wnte lor free catalog. DEAN FOSTER (except movie or Instant). $10 cash. check. or M.O. DON'T BUY, Sell. Trade. Used Equipment with- GILTS for sale. Validated herd. Dale Terry. (12-lt-170 NURSERIES. ()(opl. MFN8. Hartford. Mich 49057 20 redeemable coupons plus 2 for 1 prints or slides out Marshall's Price Guide. New 280 page edition Palmyra. Mich. Phone 517-263-5854. (-l0-tf-150 Phone 616-621.2419 (9-4t-107pl SUPER savings over $100. Try it! Vou'lIlike It or 7 now available. lists current market prices for tractors BELGIAN GELDING FOR SALE: 14 years. ap- day refund! Need proof? One free cOUPO"for name and combines, major machines 1965-up. Also spe- CORRIEDALE SHEEP: Purebred breeding stock proximately 16.2 hands. 1.700 Ibs. Amish broke. TREES: hybrij poplars. nut. Firewood speCieS and address! DDS. Box 449. Carson Cit)'. Mich. cifications, Nebraska tests. serial numbers, more. for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Dleterlie. 7285 gentle. Beautiful. Asking 5900. Phone 313- Windy Hills Farm. 1565 E. Wilson Road. ScottVIlle. 48811. I12-6t-58p) $8.50 a copy :rom Marshall Publications, 306M Textile Road. Saline. Mich. 48176. Phone 428-8058. Manchester. (12-11-200 MlCh.49454 (I2.3t.14p) Foshay Tower. Minneapolis. MN 55402. 313-429.7874. (1-tf-19O FOR SALE: My personal Mark 900 Portable, (12.2t-46pl FOR SALE: Fresh and springing Holstein heifers. Mobile Telephone. Self contained. antenna in lid, REGISTERED ANGUS: Vearling bulls & heifers, Phone 517-543-3415. Olivet. (12-lt.loo use anywhere. black leather attache case style. MI~SOUTH TRACTOR PARTS, Route 2, Box club calves. Write or call Neona Farm. Neal weighs 14 Ibs. IMTS automatic dial and MIS REAL ESTATE 316, Sikeston. MO 63801. call toll free, 1.800- Felkema, Evart, Mich. 49631. Phone 616- REGISTERED HOLSTEIN YEARLING manual capability. Complete with AC charger. 12V 325- 7070. Used tractor and combine parts. Good 734-2579. (2-tf-19O BULLS. Gay Burkgov with 21.580 lb. dam. Also power cords. external antennas. Operating and ser- Elelnltion.. Chief. Master. Malt George Robb. ALL FARMS - need farms for Midwest and inter- selection of tires. We Ship Anywhere. (10-4t-27p) vice manuals with schematics. Bonus: Blue Phone 517 -223-9462. Fowlerville. (12.11-200 national buyers. Top dollar. Details; John Peck. PERFORMANCE TESTED ANGUS, quality naugahyde zip on attache case protector. Complete: Four Seasons Realty of Lansing. 517-349-4260. IDEAL GlFTSI "The Encyclopedia of American registered Angus breeding stock and club calves. $1,995. Don Gridley, Box 56. Vpsilanti, Mich. (4-12t-2Op) Farm TractOf'S,"covers tractors from 18905 to 1979, Contact Bordner Angus Farms. 68730 County Farm TEAM OF CLYDESDALE GELDINGS. Broke. 48197. Phone 313-485-1757. (l2-1t-25f-37p) 1,500 photos with fuDdescriptions, 320 large pages, Rd., Sturgis, Mich. 49091. Phone 616-651.3456. 5 and 6 years. They are not matched. but both are beautiful, friendly and gentle. Asking $2.800. PEACH FARM - 35 acres in Watervliet hard leatherette cover, $26.95. "Encyclopedia of (12-tf.240 HOG ROASTER or blueprint for building hog Phone 313-428-8058, Manchester. (12-11-240 Township. First class site. north slope. Write: Solid American Steam Traction Engines," 1.250 photos, roaster. Please call Tom at 517-379-2601. M Spread. Hartford 49057. or phone Sohc.l-M. 320 pages, hard leatherette cover, $23.95. MILKING SHORTHORNS: Young bulls. year. (12-11-140 Chateau 616-424-3752. $152.000.00 firm. SPECIAU Both above collectors volumes, $45.95 lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley M. postpaid. Car books! "Encyclopedia of American Powell and Family, Ingleside Farm, Route 2.3248 DOGS LUMBER FOR SALE: Spruce and Balsam. 8', 10' (4-tf.250 Cars," 1946-1959, 2,000 photos, 416 pages, Powell Hwy .. Ionia. Mich. 48846. (12-tf-28f) and 12' lengths. 2x4. 2x6, 2x8 and ix4, ix6. ix8. U-PICK FRUIT FARM. 40 acres. Van Buren 528.95. "Sixty Years of Chevrolet," 1.650 photos, Good deal If you buy it aD - $500.517-379-2736. QUEENSLAND BLUE HEELER PUPPIES County. 25 year established clientele. New. ex- 320 pages, $23.95. "Illustrated History of Ford," REGISTERED & GRADE HOLSTEIN BULLS (12.11-250 (Austrailian Cattle Dogs) Both parents good working ecutive quality five bedroom home. Pool. Two new 523.95. "Ford Trucks Since 1905," 528.95. "The for sale. Complete records, Clarkstead Holstein stoc'kdogs. Jay Glendon. Charlotte. 517-543.5778. barns. $250.000. Terms. Call owner. 616. Dodge Story," 523.95. All books hard Ieatherette Farm, 819 Tamarack Road, PIttsford. Mich. Phone FREE - A MICHIGAN TORNADO. If you find a (12.11-170 668-3603. (I1-tf-250 cover. Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Dept. MFN, 517-567.8626. (2.tf.19O tomado as awesome a thing as we do. please reply Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NV 13607. (10.3t-97p) as soon as possible to: TWISTER. Box 302. SI. FOR SALE: Four bedroom brick ranch. 12 yean FINNISH' LANDRACE SHEEP: purebreds and MISCELLANEOUS Johnsbury. Vermont 05819. (l2.1I-3Op) old. specially insulated, 1979 heat bill 5311. FARROWING STALLS - All steel, $124.20. In- crosses with either Suffolk-Columbian- Targhees. IIrepiace. 2 miles from city. fine schools and shop- cludes feeder-waterer. top ra\1. rump rail. Weighs Ramboliett-Montadale. Lee Breasbois. 9780 Gar- FISli FOR POND 13rOCKING - Hybrid Sun GOOD CLEAN (RENTAL TYPE) WORK ping. with two acres. large barn 555.000. Up to 40 204 Ibs. Free literature. Starr National, 219 Main, field. Freeland. Mich. 48623. Phone 517- fish, Catfish. also Rainbow Trout. Spring Valley CLOTHES: 6 pants and 6 shirts. $19.95. postpaid. acres available. on black top. Raymond Cheaney. Colchester. IL 62326. 309- 776-3446. (12-1I-24p) 695-5692 .. (7. 12t-180 Trout Farm. Dexter. Michigan. Phone 313- Send sizes with order to: Walt's Wholesale, 251 Route 4. Box 62. Fennville. Mich. 49408. 426-4772. (4-tf-19O Pearl Street. Darlington. S.C. 29532. (11-6t-26p) (I2-1t-25f-22b) DALE A. DEAN J'E-E-P-S - 519.301 - C-A.R.S - 513.501 - 650,000 ITEMS! - GOVERNMENT SURPLUS - HOMEMAKERS MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORV HAY & SILAGE AVAILABLE TELLS HOW. WHERE TO BUV - YOUR AREA - 52 - MONEYBACK GUARANTEE PECANS: QUART EACH, HALVES. PIECES. - "GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES," MEAL Three-Quart sampler. 59.95. postpaid. FOR SALE: 3,000 bales mixed aHalfa and brome AUCTIONEER- DEPARTMENT EG-8. BOX 99249. SAN FRAN- Tenpeco. Box 638.MF. Rutherford. Tenn. 38369. bawd hay. Average Wl?l9htabout 48 Ibs. Excellent CISCO. CALIFORNIA 94109. (7-6t-31p) (1-12t-17p) quality. put up dry Herb Johnson. 6610 18 Mile REAL ESTATE Road. Leroy. (12-11-250 SEWING SUPPLIES, PEARL SNAP FASTEN- BROKER FINANCES - An accurate accounting of your farm's financial statui Is a must. Get monthly ERS. 145 colOf'Sand styles. Free catalog Bee Lee FOR SALE: 5.000 bales wire tied Timothy. mixed Company. Box 20558-MF. Dallas. Texas 75220. 33 YEARS AND 4000 flnanclal reports. complete tax information with depreciation schedules. and more with Farm (3. lOt. 19p) grasses. Tre/oil mix. 51 - S1.50 per bale. 535 - 550 per ton Charles Wallis. Rudyard. Mich. 49780. t i' Bureau's Farm Record Service. Easy to use and underslond. For more Information. write or call 906.478-6421 (12.1t-250 FOR SALE: St. Peler Ladies Aid Society - Centen- AUCTIONS IN EXPERIENCE IN MICHIGAN Michigan Farm Bureau, Commodity Activities and nial CoOkbook. Over 300 recipes. $6.00. Send HA Y FOR SALE: 250 tons Timothy and Timothy- Research Dcpt .. P.O. Box 30960. Lansing. Mich. order to Dorothy Basner. 4625 S. Hemlock Road. Trefoil mixe-l h;sy Wire tied bales Call AND INDIANA. DAIRY CATTLE FARM - 48909: phone 517-323-7000. extension 547. Hemlock. Mich. 48626 (12-1t-250 906-478.6427 in the evenings. Rudyard, Mich (9-4t-59p) (12-1t-210 MACHINERY AND REAL ESTATE! FREE SECRET POLISH-SLOVAK REaPE APPLES: Wholes3le and Reta~. Gift packages COOKBOOKLET. Featuring cabbagerolls. nut. FOR SALE: Clover. 1.000 bales: Timothy. 6.000 Phone 616-385-5958 or 517-279-9748 shipped U.P.S Blossom Orchards. The mUs. plerogls. etc. 52.00 postage and handbng bales: wire tied: good Quality: at market price Chip- 222 N. MICHIGAN AVE., COLDWATER, MI49036 Wardowski's. two miles north of Leslie. 3589 HuD Road: phone 517-589-8251. (9-5t-220 Slovak Recipes. Dept. Mich. News. 1863 Timothy. pewa County. WiI1iamBeamish. Route I. Box 38, Dafter. MICh.49724. 906-632-2018. (12-1 t-250 W Mifflin.Pa. 15122. (12-2t-26p) PAGE 20 FARM NEWS DECEMBER 1980 ••• 1 GET THAT NEW SECTION OF LAND r ••• THE HOUSE IS PAID OFF ••• THE NEW EQUIPMENT IS PAID OFF ••• THE KIDS ARE THROUGH COLLEGE" Retirement seems like a good thing to put off, especially when so many other things seem so much more urgent right now. But there are a lot of people counting on you, and they will still be counting on you when retirement arrives. Farm Bureau can help you be ready. A tax qualified retirement plan offered by Farm Bureau Insur- ance Group allows you to build for retirement - and do it partly with tax dollars. Let us help build that future, by setting up just the right plan for your family. " Contact your local Farm Bureau Insurance For Tox ConsidBrotions .•. agent today. ThBTime Is NOW! FARM BUREAU ~ INSURANCE GROUR FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE