H Farm News JUNE 1981 ACTION P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E M I C H I G A N F A R M B U R E A U VOL. 60 NO. 6 mal Rights Movement Concerns Producers At a recent annual meeting ment of Humane Education, of the Humane Society of the which is a division of the United States, the theme was Humane Society of the United "Animals - It's Their World, States. The material would Too." One speaker called the have teachers ask the question, issue of animal rights - moral, "How many animals did you sthical and legal - "the central eat today?" issue of the 80s." Black said that throughout & It has also become an issue the teaching guides, there are of concern to farmers because few references to eating meat; this relatively new animal rights the references are always to movement is much broader eating animals and wearing than preventing cruelty to animals. animals. The more radical of A lesson suggested for kin- the animal rights groups believe dergarten would have teachers that all animals should be turn- "create a small enclosure in the ed loose to run in the woods, to classroom and then put one of be "free" and to mate and grow several children in it to see how in a "natural" setting. they feel. It is suggested that The animal rights movement one of the enclosures be so has been gaining momentum in small that the child can't raise recent months, with their "mes- its arms, an obvious connection sage" spreading into the with caged layers," Black said. schools. And, the message has He said the attempt is to expanded from keeping ani- humanize animals and ascribe mals free to not eating or wear- the human thought process to ing them. animals in the child's mind. Neal Black, president of the "Raised with that kind of Livestock Convention Institute, philosophy, Mary and Johnny appeared before a Farm Bu- would no more eat a cow or a reau group recently and told pig than their classmates," them about a pilot program Black said. being carried out by an animal According to Black, if a pilot rights group in Minnesota program in Minnesota is all that Would this baby pig be happier in a muddy pigsty? Some animal rightists contend he would. Farmers say schools. is involved there would be no he's better off in his heat-controlled hog parlor, with clean, slatted floors, stanchions to protect piglets from He said the curriculum was need to worry, but the group being mashed by their mothers, an automatic water supply and carefully planned diets. (See this month's developed by the National Discussion Topic on page 10 for further information.) Association for the Advance- (continued on page 6) FB Cheers Reagan for Lifting Grain Embargo After 15 months and 20 days in the world market. Perhaps beans to Japan, for example, and the success of capitalism more than $40 billion last year of restricted U.S. grain sales to now we can begin to gain back really built a soybean industry anywhere in the world is an and the farm trade surplus of the Soviet Union, President some of the $3 billion loss the in Brazil because Japan could embarrassment to them. If their more than $23 billion in fiscal Reagan lifted the embargo grain embargo has cost Ameri- no longer rely on the U.S. to system worked as well as they 1980 reduced the nation's defi- declared by his predecessor, can farmers. supply all their soybeans. want the world to think it does, cit trade balance by half. Jimmy Carter, in January "President Reagan's action "Embargoes should not be they would not have to import 1980. reinforces our faith in his word used except for national securi- food. Yet, even during the em- "Imagine how much better Reagan's April 24 action ful- - and our hope that he will ty reasons when we're at war, bargo, they bought the entire off the nation and its farmers filled one of his campaign leave future decisions regard- in actual conflict with another eight million tons that we could be today had we been promises, a promise that farm- ing agriculture in the hands of country," Smith said. would allow them." allowed to sell the additional 17 ers were confident he would his secretary of agriculture and President Smith sent a tele- Despite the embargo, U.S. million tons cancelled by the keep if he did not allow himself not the secretary of state," he gram of commendation, on be- agricultural exports totalled embargo," Delano said. to be influenced by Secretary of said. half of MFB members, to Presi- State Alexander Haig. Haig Smith said the embargo had dent Reagan for lifting the grain had maintained the embargo should not be lifted for fear hurt American farmers more than it did Russia, especially embargo and "removing the costly, unfair burden farmers IN THIS ISSUE such action would send the the image of the United States have borne alone." "wrong signal" to the USSR re- as a reliable trading partner. AFBF President Robert De- OUTLOOK BRIGHTENS FOR garding the delicate situation in "There's no question it hurt lano also heralded Reagan's Poland. U.S. farmers more," Smith action, saying that American 1981 FARM PRICES MFB President Elton R. said. "Any time you make a farmers would rather produce Smith reacted to the lifting of contract and then it cannot be for profits born of healthy and ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT the embargo with enthusiasm filled because somebody in unrestricted world markets for what he called "long over- government decides it isn't than to have the government CONCERNS AG PRODUCERS dud action." good policy strategy right then, using food as its primary diplo- "This long overdue action it's bound to create the reputa- matic weapon. REAGAN ECONOMIC RECOVERY will allow farmers to make tion of being an unreliable sup- "One thing that should not wiser management decisions plier - especially in the grain be lost to the rest of the world is PLAN PASSES IN CONGRESS regarding their future plant- trade. the fact that the Soviet Union ings," Smith said. "It also sets "Every embargo that's been would not be buying food, or As we go to press - In a by a 3 to 1 margin. Michigan the stage for us to start rebuild- imposed has hurt us in building anything else, from us if they special election May 19, Michi- Farm Bureau had supported ing our image as a reliable our reputation as a reliable sup- did not have to," Delano said. gan voters rejected Proposal A the property tax cut proposal. source of agricultural products plier. The embargo on soy- "We are, after all, their enemy, PAGE 2 FARM NEWS JUNE 1981 From the Desk oj the President Tell Congress: Trust Us With OUf Money The effectiveness of Farm Bureau's poli- this time, the tax cut portion of the total ~ . cy development-policy execution process, four-point economic recovery program is when it involves the strong commitment of in danger. There are congressmen working members, was illustrated by the recent vic- to convince other congressmen and the tory of the president's economic recovery public that a tax cut would be inflationary. program in the U. S. Congress. It is their c,ontention that we would spend / Certainly, it represented a landmark vic- that money the goverment does.n't take tory for the president. But it also stands as from us rather than save it. I a tribute to Farm Bureau's grass-roots acti- In his syndicated column, writer Mike vated power. Throughout the nation, Royko of The Chicago Sun- Times members took the words they' had drafted summed up .the situation brilliantly: into policy for monetary restraint and fiscal " ... Congressmen are now worried For years, Farm Bureau members have responsibility and turned those words into about what we will do with our money - insisted that inflation is the most serious na- ACTION. tional threat to our system of private enter- money we've worked for. They are upset They sent letters and telegrams to their prise' and individual freedom. It is especial- at the terrible possibility that we might ac- congressmen urging support for the presi- ly deadly to agriculture which, on price- tually spend our own money. dent's plan. They took their message to " .... There' ~ one thing we can be sure inflated land, earned an average of only 2.4 percent on investment last year - Washington and made effective personal of: If we don't get a tax cut, and the money pleas to their elected representatives. They down from 4 percent a year earlier. is paid in taxes instead, Congress will solicited support from other citizens Farm debt has been expanding by 15 definitely spend it. through information meetings, news re- percent a year for the past four y'ears as "And that's what is bothering those leases and letters to the editor. cash expenses rise faster than cash congressmen. They don't like the idea that receipts. Last year, cash receipts rose by Our congressmen were under tremen- ":'Ie might decide to spend our own money. dous pressure from beneficiaries of liberal, only 6.9 percent as cash outlays increased They'd prefer to take it from us - so they irresponsible fiscal policies and I sincerely nearly 11 percent. can find ways to spend it. hope members will consider letters of As farmers and as citizens, we have " ... Most people have more sense than thanks as part of their follow-through ac- much at stake in efforts to control deficit your average congressman. Remember, tion. In this issue of Michigan Farm News is federal spending, the primary cause of in- most of this country's economic problems flation. the voting record of Michigan's con- were either created by Congress or a.re . I commend you for th(i''e"fforts' you' ha~e r gressmen. Please express your gratitude to problems that Congress has been unable or those who voted YES. contributed toward this vital issue and ask unwilling to solve. It is important that we recognize this vic- that you continue your comm"itment to "So do us a favor - trust us with our tory for the administration's budget plan is money the way you ask us to trust you with seein9.. that the total economic recovery only the first step in what must be a conti:r- program is ..cleared through Congress. our money." uing citizen campaign against inflation. At Well said! Elton R. Smith , Have You Hugged Your Hog Today? Later, on a Michigan dairy dividual "personalities," left no My mom knew Pobpsie was probably be a government farm, we could never have doubt that they cared. destined to become mutton study on the emotional and chicken for Sunday dinner like I noticed it, too, when we chops one day; but that didn't physical impact on animals in most folks did because my visited my mom back on that keep her from investing a lot of confinement. Or we could brother and I had made pets South Dakota ranch a couple caring in the meantime. Would have animal adoption agen- out of the entire flock - even years ago. She had 2,000 it have satisfied the animal cies. Social workers could in- had' names for them all. There sheep and that meant a good rightists if she'd left the little or- vestigate the prospective OONNA Probably, if I hadn't become were two, Red and Scrawny, who followed us around the yard - and into the house, un- number of "bum" lambs each year that she had to bottle feed and baby until they were old phaned lamb "free" to roam the prairie? For sure, it would have satisfied some hungry "parents" to determine if they are suitable and if the living quarters are acceptable. , daunted by Mom's br09m. enough to go out on the range. coyote. And bumper stickers could educated about commercial Before this animal rights con- be changed to read: "Have you As I grew older, I realized She loaded us into the pick- farming during my years of ser- troversy is settled, there will hugged your hog today?" that if farmers made pets out of up one day and took us for a vice with Farm Bureau, I would all their animals, we wouldn't ride out on the range. There have been one of those kooky have much to eat. Despite fond were sheep all over the place animal rightists who are the memories of Red and Scrawny, subjects of this month's Discus- my favorite food today is and, to me, they all looked MICHIGAN FARM NEWS sion Topic (see page 10). alike. But suddently, she (ISSN 0026-2161) chicken. braked, hopped out of the The Michigan Farm News Is published DIRECTORS: Distrlct 1. Arthur Bailey. Since I was a wee tot roam- Schoolcraft: District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Blissfield: District 3. James Sayre. Belleville: ing the prairies of our South I've also learned that farmers pick-up and yelled "Poopsie." Bureau Information and Public Relations Divi- District4. Elton R, Smith. Caledonia: Distrlct5. and ranchers care about their Well, here came old Poopsie, sion. Publication and editorial offices at 7373 Dakota ranch, I have loved West Saginaw Highway. lansing. Michigan William Spike. Owosso: Dis11icl6. Jack Laurie. Cass City: District 7. Robert Rider. Hart: District animals. At 2112, I escaped the animals, even if they are raising one of her former "bums," 48909. Post Office Box 30960. telephone. 8. Lyle LeCronler. Freeland: District9. Donald Lansing 517-323-7000. Extension 508. Sub- alert watch of my mom, crawl- them for food. This was one of lumbering up to see his foster scription price. $1.00 per year. Publication No. Nugent. Frankfort: Dlstrlct 10. Margaret Kartes. West Branch; Distrlct 11. Herman Robere. Fay- ed into the corral to pet the the things that impressed me mother. Any resemblance be- 345040, ette Established January 13. 1923. Second-class hind legs of a horse that was most during our farm visits tween the cute little lamb she'd postage paid at lansing. Michigan and at addi- DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dave Conklin. Corunna: Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery: too feisty for even our toughest when I was an MMPA Out- cared for and this full-grown, tional mailing offices. Robert Rottler. Fremont EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber. Editor; Marcia hands to ride. The usually standing Young Dairy Couple freshly-sheared, unattractive Ditchle. Connie Turbin. Associate Editors FARM BUREAU WOMEN: Vivian Lott. Mason bucking bronco merely shiver- judge. The way those farmers animal wasn't evident to me, OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; Presi- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: dent. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia: Vice Presi- ed nervously as I stroked the touched their animals, called but somehow she recognized dent. Jack Laurie. Cass City: Administrative Janis Sanford. Parma Director. Robert Braden. Lansing: Treasurer POSTMASTER; In using form 3579. mall 10: "nice horsey." I couldn't figure them by name, took pride in her and they had a joyful re- and Chief Financial Officer. Max D. Dean: MichIgan Farm New •• 7373 West Saginaw out why my mother was so their achievements, and talked union out there in the middle of Secretary. William S. Wilkinson Highway. Lansing. Michigan 48909. agit~ted when she found, me. affectionately about their in- the prairie. JUNE 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Support for Ag Evident in Legislature By Robert E. Smith Farm Bureau and its affiliate, paid others who do not live in person in possession of the MFB Senior Legislative Counsel . the Michigan Agricultural Ser- such housing. housing failed to perform the Right to Farm Bankruptcy and Prompt Pay vices Association, have been Under the legislation, the agricultural work and that H. B. 4054 continues to Farm Bureau is working with leaders in opposing unrealistic owner would have to give five- others available to do the work make good progress toward fi- Sen. Hertel's office to amend and more restrictive youth em- day notice that the utilities needed the housing. nal passage. The Senate Agri- and rewrite the bills introduced ployment rules issued by the would be shut off and the hous- The bills are in the House culture and Environmental Af- early this year - S.B. 110 on Michigan Department of ing facility closed. An owner Judiciary Committee. Farm fairs Committee has met and potatoes, S.B. IlIon milk, Labor. Farmers from around would be entitled to get an Bureau policy supports this approved it for full Senate ac- S.B. 112 on grain dealers and the state testified in opposition eviction notice if the person liv- legislation. tion. S.B. 113 on fruit anq vegetable to the various sets of rules ing in the housing failed to per- several times. The department form the agricultural work Gasohol Several' amendments sup- processing. ported by Farm 'Bureau were The rewrite process results has now adopted rules that are agreed to when the housing Farm Bureau supports H.B. added which -broadened the from a combination of the testi- identical to the federal rules. was furnished without charge 4333, a bill introduced by Rep. bill. For example, fish and tree mony given at four public hear- or for a utility charge. Kennedy (R-Bangor) that Farm Labor Housing farming were added as well as ings held around the state, The legislation would allow a would remove "methanol" Rep. Kennedy (R-Bangor) court to issue a writ of restitu- from the law passed last year to other clarifying amendments. Farm Bureau policy and coor- has introduced two bills aimed dination with other associa- tion if it was shown that the (continued on page 7) Right to Sue at solving the problem many H.B. 4691 and H.B. 4692 tions, such as MMPA, MDA growers face in trying to evict have been introduced by Rep. and Michigan Grain and Feed Dealers. seasonal workers from hous- Post-Mortem Testing Shows Stabenow (0- Lansing) to give ing. individuals, small businesses, State Youth Employment Standards H. B. 4425 amends the Re- Insecticide Caused Cattle Deaths farmers, nonprofit agencies vised Judicature Act to spell Fonofos, an insecticide used sive laboratory tests, said the and professionals a kind of S.B. 35, introduce'd by Sen. out eviction procedures for for control of corn rootworm, insecticide was not found in the "right to sue" or hedge against Young (R-Saginaw), would those owners who furnish caused the deaths of 54 dairy mineral concentrate feed sup- frivolous or overzealous regula- have required that Michigan housing free of charge or for a cattle on a Sanilac County plement. State Police are in- tion. If passed, the bills would youth employment standards utility charge to people who dairy farm May 12 and'13, ac- vestigating the possibility of in- allow reimbursement of legal not be any more restrictive than agree to harvest crops and do cording to Michigan Depart- tential poisoning. costs to small businesses that the federal standards. How- related work as part of the ment of Agriculture officials. challenge over regulation in the ever, this battle was won housing agreement in ex- The cattle losses .occurred at Carcasses, and milk from the courts - and win. without legislation. change for a wage equal to that Eligible businesses would on- the Triple P Dairy Farm near dead cows, were immediately ly include those who employ Marlette. The farm is owned by seized by MDA so no contami- no more than 250 people and Economic Recovery Plan Farm Bureau member James nated products entered the are worth no more than $3 Polen and his sons. food chain. Following testing, million. Passes U.S. Congress According to Polen, no fon- new milk from the farm was given a clean bill by the MDA The b!lIs may not receive at- ofos is used on the farm and On May 7 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the MDA officials, following exten- on May 15. tention before the fall legislative Reagan bipartisan budget resolution (Gramm-Latta Sub- session, but they serve as a stitute) by a vote of 253-176. It was offered as, a substitute to ~~~i.n~_.t~ ~~~~~d~.t~~.?~~~~i~sf . , the ,Ho.use' Budget COIJltJ'littee ~esolution and decreases Your Membership In The not to go oeyon b Ie mtent 0 budget authority by $23.1 billion, outlays by $25.7 billion MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU the law. Now Makes AvaiJabJe and revenues by $31.1 billion, resulting in a $31 billion Inh_erltance Tax deficit for fiscal year 1982. Rep. Hillegonds (R-Holland) is preparing legislation to fur- The vote was considered significant because it represents support for President Reagan's economic package, turns Institutional ther amend the Michigan In- heritance Tax law by raising the exemptions. aside higher spending plans and leaves room for larger tax cuts. Farm Bureau favored a YES vote. Following is how the U.S. representatives from Michigan Liquid Assets Major amendments support- voted: Designed to provide daily ed by Farm Bureau were made money market income with Two Portfolios: District U. S. Representative Vote to-the law in 1978 (P.A. 628). PRIME OBLIGATIONS GOVERNMENT 1 John Conyers (D-Detroit) No -16.16% Exemptions were raised and -15.23% 2 Carl Pursell (R-Plymouth) Yes one-half of the state inheritance • Investment Adviser: THE FIRST. NATIONAL 3 Howard Wolpe (D-Lansing) No tax was exempted if the farm BANK OF CHICAGO 4 Mark Siljander (R-Three Rivers) Yes was enrolled 'in P.A. 116 and 5 Harold Sawyer (R-.Rockford) Yes • Administrator and SALOMON BROTHERS remained in farming for at least 6 Jim Dunn (R-East Lansing) Yes Distributor: 10 years. This is the same as a 7 Dale Kildee (D-Flint) No similar provision in the recent 8 Bob Tra~ler (D-Bay City) No • Sewn day annualized net Inwstment Income yield. computed by dividing the amendments to the Federal PortfoUo., average daily net Inwstment Income per unit for the period ended 9 Guy Vander Jagt (R-tuther) Yes Estate Tax. May 15. 1981 by $1.00 and multiplying the result by 365. On that date the 10 Donald Albosta (D-S1. Charles) Yes average portfolio maturities in Prime was 14 days and In Government was 19 MFB has an eight-page de- days. The yields change In response to fluctuations In Interest rates on portfolio 11 Robert Davis (R-Gaylord) Yes investment and operating expenses. tailed report free to those inter- 12 David Bonior (D-Mt. 'Clemens) No ested in knowing more about A prospectus containing more complete information the present inheritance tax 13 George Crockett (D-Detroit) No incl'lfdiny management fees and expenses. will be sent upon laws. 14 Dennis Hertel (D-Detroit) No receipt 0/ the attached coupon. Send the coupon to Michigan Fatm Bureau is working with 15 William Ford (D-Taylor) No National Bank. Trust Department. at 77 Monroe Center. 16 John Dingell (0- Trenton) No P.O. Box 2804. Grand Rapid..~. Michigan 49501. Read the Rep. Hillegonds' office on the proposed mendations legislation. Recom- include broaden- 17 18 William Brodhead (D-Detroit) James Blanchard (D-Pleasant Ridge) No No prospectus carefully before you inl'est or send money. For curre'nt yield in/armalion call toll free 800/621-2550. I ing the Michigan law by totally 19 William Broomfield (R-Birmingham) Yes r----------------------------------------------------, Mail to: Money Market Fund Program exempting from all state inheri- On May 13 the U.S. Senate passed its version of Presi- for Michigan Farm Bureau Members tance tax a husband or wife Michigan National Bank. Trust Department dent Reagan's budget for 1982 by a vote of 78-20. The P.O. Box 2804. 77 Monroe Center who "made a material contri- Senate budget totals $700.8 billion with a projected deficit Grand Rapids. MI 49501 bution to the adjusted value of of $50.5 billion. Farm Bureau favored a YES vote. Follow- o Please send me a prospectus. the estate," provided the farm ing is how Michigan's U.S. senators-voted: Name (as it appears on membership records) remains in agriculture by enroll- U.S. Senator Vote ing in P.A. 116. Address Another recommendation Donald Riegle (D-Flint) No Carl Levin (0- Detroit) No City State Zip would extend the law's benefits Membership no .. to the "beneficiary of a trust" or Senators: Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. a "shareholder of a family farm 2,0510. corporation." corporation" A "family farm would be strictly Representatives: House Office Building, Washington, Salomon Brothers I I I D.C. 20515. I defined. ••. I -----------------------------------------------------~ PAGE 4 FARM NEWS JUNE 1981 4 TINE FORK POL YETHYLENE GARDEN SPRAYER BARNYARD 81350 REG. 52120 5 TINE FORK S1461 825 79 REG. 53396 #153U 3 GAL. BARGAINS REG. 52339 82279 JUNE 1-30, 1981 #14 ALUMINUM #152U GRAIN SCOOP REG.53~IfV\C.~ hog producers . salt droppings in their wake, permanently damaging the soil. In The impact statement would poultry producers. Afanner-ownt'd their ravenous assault, the Petroleum Locust has been known to need to show the direct and in- credll organlzo.tion grain farmers. specialty crop growers. demolish forests, crops, and private lanes, and leave permanent direct effect the development and just about everyone who makes a lhing trails called "pipelines" which obstruct the farmers fields. would have regarding agricul- fanning. It stands for an organization whose goal has In my opinion, the locusts are unstoppable. We have a 5,000 tural land and the surrounding remained constant for 46 years: to improve the acre fortress in our area which is only holding out until we can agricultural area. income and well-being of farmers and ranchers It has stood with them as a dependablt.' source of negotiate the terms of surrender. We have sent an envoy right to Local Soil Conservation Dis- credit through good times and bad. the hive to present our terms and we await the armistice. tricts would identify all "essen- Whether your main crop Is hogs or grain. milk. cattle or poultry. or a specialty crop of any kind. ' But for those of you who act as the eyes and ears of our county tial" agricultural land in the dis- Production Credit Association can be a valuable cropland security, the county Extension agents of Michigan, be trict and furnish a map to local source of credit and servtces for you. forewarned. It is only a matter of time. The only defense is, at governing bodies. Essential ag- best, a delaying action. Prepare a two-part solution of legal advice ricultural land means all farm- Production Credit Associations of Mlchlgan and public awareness and apply liberally to all rural residents. The land presently designated by surrender is inevitab/~, but the terms of surrender are not! the Michigan Resource Inven- PAGE 8 FARM NEWS JUNE 1981 Michigan Soybean Exports Continue to Increase Hefty gains in soybean ex- bean producing states where million bushels of soybeans last the world market, and it's An estimated 75 percent of ports are occuring in countries farmers invest a portion of their year, up from 10.3 million essential that we continue our the Michigan soybean crop where Michigan soybean grow- soybean profits in market de- bushels two years ago. work to protect and expand makes its way to export via the ers are promoting soybeans. velopment and research "We face stiff competition in our market share," Korte said. Port of Toledo. This is evidence that market through a. grower investment development investment helps checkoff. create new markets for U.S. "Soybean growers aren't soybeans and products, said alone in their investment to ex- Michigan Soybean Committee pand demand. The $5 -million Chairman Donald M. Korte, a allocated in 1981 by the farm- Farm Bureau member from er-controlled American Soy- Canton. bean Development Foundation "Soybean producers have responded to profitable export is matched by $3.2 million in- vestment by the Foreign Agri- THE markets. As a result, soybeans cultural Service and $5.2 mil- are now America's largest agri- lion by the soybean industry in cultural export commodity - countries where market devel- with a value of $8.6 billion in opment programs are under- 1980," said Korte, a Wayne way," he said. County soybean farmer. Grower funds are invested in "Our export volume has promotion programs that stim- risen 58 percent in the past ulate market growth. Carefully years," he said, noting that a targeted activities show foreign recent USDA Foreign Agricul- tural Service study shows that the largest export gains have been in areas of the world where U.S. market develop- nations how they can fulfill their human and animal food needs using U.S. soybeans and soybean products. One fast-growing market is NES ment was stepped up. Southeast Asia where soy Korte said that the sev.en foods are a staple in the human farmer-directors of the Michi- diet. Now the livestock and gan Soybean Committee have crushing industries are .also ex- invested $50,000 of checkoff panding rapidly. The area, funds with the American Soy- which includes the Phillipines, bean Development Founda- Malaysia, Singapore, Indone- tion. 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For dealer in your area, call toll-free 1-800-292-2640, ext. 672 or 675. -------------------------~ JUNE 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Farm Bureau Insurance Group, Michigan Farm Radio Network Money Market Fund Successful Michigan Farm Bureau's Check writing privileges are personal checking accounts. In Honor 'Farmers of the Week' Money Market' Fund Program also being offered to program addition, the member's Money The Farmer of the Week Award, sponsored by the Michigan has completed nine successful participants who want immedi- Market account willcontinue to Farm Radio' Network and Farm Buread Insurance Group, months of operation. Members ate redemption privileges. earn dividends until the check recognizes Michigan farmers for their contributions to the agricul- who entered the fund have en- Members using the check clears. ture industry and the community. joyed high interest earni~gs on _redemption privileges will be Any MFB member who In addition to recognition from the local news media, award their account ranging between able to take money out of their wishes to obtain more informa- winners receive a plaque and award buckle and belt from the local 8.4 percent to 18 percent dur- Money Market account in in- tion about the MFB Money FBIG agent. ing this nine-month period. crements of $500 or more to Market Fund Program should Th~ Farmer of the Week Award !:..ecipientsfor April 1981 were: John VanderMolen, MFB pay bills or to deposit money contact VanderMolen at Member Services Department directly into their business or 517 -323-7000, ext. 536. manager, predicted substantial growth during the next several months in 'the number of Farm Bureau members who partici- pate in the fund. 'The Money Market concept is becoming familiar to m'ore and more members. They are realizing they can use Farm Bureau's Money Market Program to MODEL ST-l()() receive nearly the same Money -Full 20" cutting swath Market yields that large in- -Weighs only 81/4-lbs. -Fuel tank built into handle MODEL ST-200 vestors have enjoyed for so -Full 20" cutting swath for better balance long," he said. -Exclusive Softone~ muffler -Weighs only 131/4 Ibs. When you consider that the directs engine noise down into -19 oz. fuel tank allows JAMES VANTINE SR. RANDY SOBER up to an hour of uninter- Money Market Program is ground for quieter operation Week of April 6 - James Vantine Week of April 20 - Randy Sober, a -Optional blower attachment rupted working time available at no additional cost Sr., a dairy and cash crop farmer from dairy and cash crop farmer from North has 100 MPH wind velocity Ortonville. Vantine, 67, a lifelong Adams who farms 425 acres and milks to the ,member, liquidity of in- ... installs in seconds, with- farmer, farms 500 acres and milks 70 100 cows. Sober, 27, is a member of vestment, low $500 minimum out tools cows in partnership with his' son. He is the North Adams Public Schools Board investment, and no interest on the Oakland County Farm Bureau of Education; past state vice president penalties assessed when you board of directors and is membership of the Michigan FFA; Hillsdale County Farm Bureau member and member of withdraw money, it is easy to chairman and a past president. He serves on the community committee of the county Young Farmers. Sober and understand why substantial the local ASCS; is a director of the his wife, Lacinda, have one son. growth is expected. Lapeer Branch of the _Federal Land Two significant changes Bank; has been a member of the have been made to the Money MMPA for 42 years; and is on the local FREE BLOWER Market Program in order to MMPA board. Vantine and his wife, make it affordable to more I ATTACHMENT Madeline, have three children. -- __ F-....~ .. &at... __ members and speed up the Chain Saws, new ST-100 or I with purchase of redemption process. Effective immediately, Farm Bureau Generators , ST-200 trimmer. Retail value members may deposit as little as $500 to open their account. ~Agpumps I of $19.99. Previously, a $1,000 minimum .~. deposit wa~ required . Winne Named New RALPH SETZLER Safemark Manager Week of April 27 - Ralph Setzler, 48, an egg farmer from LaSalle. He and his fam\ly run a large egg process- ing operation, handling every step from Available through the following: raising the poultry to marketing the eggs. He is a board member of the local Church of God and served as a Sunday Bay City Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 51 UJ93-3577 EDWIN ESTELLE School teacher and superintendent. He preckenridge Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc. 517~2-3575 Caro Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 517-673-7714 Week of April 13 - Edwin Estelle, is a life member of the Monroe County Carrol/ton Farm Bureau Services, Inc./Saginaw Supply Center 517-753-3457 42, who farms 1,200 acres and grows Fair Association and received an award Carson City Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-584-6631 seed potatoes and corn near Elmira. in 1979 for outstanding agricultural Cassopolis Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. 616-445-2311 He is on the Michigan Potato Industry display exhibit. He is a Monroe County Chesaning Chesaning Farmers C~p, Ine. 517-845-3040 Commission " board; county ASCS Farm Bureau member and served on Coldwater Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-279-8491 committee chairman; Otsego County the county FB board of directors for six Comstock Parle. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Ine. 616-784-1071 Citizens' Advisory Planning Committee years and now serves on the state FB EI/sworth Ellsworth Farmers Exchange 616-588-2300 Emmett farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc, 313-384-1350 member; active member of the United policy development committee and as Cagetown Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-665-9975 Methodist Church in Gaylord; Otsego chairman of the county policy develop- Hart Farm Bureau Services, Inc, 616-873-2158 County Farm Bureau vice president; ment committee. Setzler is active in the Highland Farmers Petroleum 'Cooperative. Inc. 313-887-4109 and on the board of directors of the PTA and Band Boosters and received Jonesville farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Inc, 517~9-9502 Production Credit Association of an award for outstanding seed corn. Kalamazoo Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-381-0596 Traverse City. He and his wife, Judi, He and his wife, Jean, have six Leslie Leslie C~p, Inc. 517-589-8248 have four children. children. Linwood Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc, 517-697.5761 Marcel/us Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-646-5115 Ladd Winne was named Marion Marion /TCO 616-743-2831 Lutz Renamed to FmHA Mendon Sf. Joseph County Farm Bureau Services operations manager of Michi- Midland ' Cohoons Elevator 616-496-2385 517-835-7724 gan Farm Bureau Group Pur- Mf. Pleasant Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-773-3670 .chasing, Inc., effective May 11. Petoskey Farmers Petroleum Cooperiltive, Inc, 616-347-3260 Calvin Lutz, an assistant di- nursery farm near Kaleva in Prior to assuming his new Pinconning Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-879-3411 Remus Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 517-967-3511 rector of the Michigan Depart- Manistee County. position, Winne served three Rothbury Rothbury Hardware & Farm Supply, Inc. 616-894-8590 ment of Agriculture, has been Involved with numerous, years as operations manager of Sandusky Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Ine. 31J.648-J032 reappointed as director of the business, social and civic or- Farm Markets Cooperative, Schoolcraft Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 61 &-679-4063 Scottville Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-757-3780 federal Farmers Home Admin- ganizations, Lutz has been Inc., the supply arm for the Stanwood Burden's ITCO Farm & Home Center 616-823-2607 istration for Michigan. Lutz Manistee County Chamber of Michigan Certified Farm Mar- Sf. Johns Farmers Petroleum Cooperative. Ine. 517-224-7900 Traverse City Farm Bureau Services, Inc. 616-946-5836 held the same post from 1972 Commerce president, Manistee kets Division of MACMA. Yale Sf. Clilir County Farm Bureau Services. Ine. 313-387-2202 to 1977. Berry Growers Association Winne also worked for Farm president, a member of the Bureau Services in the Agricul- .For p.1Irtlclp.1lti"l dealtn In your are., all toll free 1~292.2639, Eat 673 or 675. A full-time farmer for nearly Michigan Farm Bureau board tural Chemicals' and Fertilizer (SOI'nf! items I7IiIY not be stocked ,t ,1/ particiPitin, cJe./ers, 20 years, Lutz and his wife own and director of the Manistee Division and the Egg Marketing but Ire avail,ble and I7IiIY be CHdered.) a 650-acre fruit, vegetable and Soil Conservation District. Division for six years. PAGE 10 FARM NEWS JUNE 1981 Animal Rights Advocates Que~tion Agricultural Production Practices Have you eaten meat within the last 24 hours? If so, an animal lost its life in the process of satisfying your appetite. Was that morally right? Did that ani- mal have rights which you violated by eating its flesh? Animal rights groups are asking those kinds of questions. Farmers need to be able to answer them. Failure to do so can penalize animal agriculture with new regulations and controls. There is concern developing over the conditions under which animals are being maintained and stimulated to perform for the benefit of mankind. There is animal welfare in agriculture's future and TUVIC by.KEN WILES Manager, Member Relations farmers cannot deal with it by ignoring the ques- tion. In this article, we will look -at the animaJ wel- weary, or hungry, or fall sick or lambe, it shall be treatment of chickens, turkeys, pigs, cattle and fare and animal rights movement and who is be- lawful to rest or refresh them for a competent time, sheep were adopted. hind it. in any open space that is not Corne, meadow, or The animal rights movement is a phenomenon of Let's begin by identifying the supporters of ani- enclosed for some peculiar use." the mid 1970s. It is safe to say that this is largely an mal welfare and rights. urban, vegetarian, philosophical movement. Much This law was far ahead of its time. In fact, -It is an assemblage of groups of people question- of this is based upon tbe- philosophy of specie ism humanitarians throughout the world, unaware of its ing the practices used in animal production, con- presented in Peter Singer's book Animal Libera- existence, credited Bristish Member of Parliament trol, transportation and harvest. tion. Richard Martin, who fought so fiercely for the Singer espouses freedom of animals through - It is people questioning the moral or ethical basis enactment of the first anti-cruelty legislation in specieism, which is a prejudice or attitude of bias of intense animal production systems. England (1822), as the primary author of all the towards the interest of members of one's own - It is people asking if animals are happy the way laws that followed. species and against the the members of other they are being handled. In 1836, the Royal Society for the Prevention of species. The book -Animal Liberation has enormous Cruelty to Animals was founded in London. Short- - It is people interested in preserving as much of negative impact for the reader on factory farming ly thereafter, the American Society for the-Preven- wildlife as possible in a free roaming state. and the use of research animals. The question of tion of Cruelty to Animals was founded in New animal rights has been the subject of published - It is people opposed to the wholesale use of live York. animals for research. works and conferences by many other philosophers The Animal Transportation Act of 1906 specified since Singer. _ - It is some people of vegetarian preference using the handling of animals traveling by rail. This so- Much of the new vigor in the animal rights and this as a vehicle to sell their preference and belief. called 28 hour law accomplished a great deal to welfare movement has come from the participation eliminate long distance travel without adequate -It is some people concerned about animal neglect of social activists. Such a persQn is Henry Spira, a and abuse. rest, food and water; however, the act was never teacher, self-educated farmer and"fdrmeI"inetchantri amended to cover truck transportation. The -It is people concerned about the inhumaneness of seaman with a background in union reform, civil Humane Slaughter Act of 1958 was amended in certain hunting and trapping practices .. rights and the Vietnam war protest movements. It the late 1970s to include hurltane care of animals was Spira who'introduced the methods of social ac- -It is people concerned about pet overpopulation. prior to and during slaughter. The Animal Welfare tivism to animal welfare reform. - It is people concerned about the use of animals to Act of 1970, as amended, refers to dogs and cats as Spir~ disc~~ered sex experiments on cats were train animals. well as laboratory animals. Thus far, birds, horses being conducted as part of a government funded and farm animals have been excluded from the leg- research project at New York's Animal Museum of These diverse interests have come together un- islation. How long this will continue to be so is a Natural History. He conducted an investigation der the banner of animal rights and welfare, a cause matter open to speculation and ~ebate. which was flambouyantly reported in a small.Man- which is sure to attract lawmakers' interest. Under In 1964, a London housewife and vegetarian, hattan newspaper under the headline, "Congress the scrutiny of lawmakers and regulatory agencies, Ruth Harrison, published a book entitled Animal Pays for Sex Sadism at Museum." The public out- animal agriculture may face regulation by people Machines, with a forward by Rachel Carson, author cry caused 121 congressmen to ask the National In- who are not familiar with production agriculture. of Silent Spring. This book was especially critical of stitute of Health for an explanation and ultimately Farmers are also concerned because it is fright- the use and misuse of hormones, antibiotics, addi- forced the Institute to revise its guidelines for animal ening to see these ideas and philosophies advanced tives to animal feed and the care and handling of care. As a result of Spira's highly public protest, a on an emotional basis. As emotions often transcend farm animals, especially hens in cages and veal IS-year rese,arch project as brought to a halt. facts, farmers must ask themselves what are their calves in crates. Within a year of the book's release, moral and humane obligations to animals that serve Parliament received the Brambell Report which ex- (EDITOR'S NOTE: This' article is based on re- them. amined the welfare of animals kept under intensive marks by John L. Skinner of the University of It is also frightening because the power base for livestock husbandry systems. As a result, the Wisconsin and Jack L. Albright of Purdue Univer- the animal welfare movement is coming from recommendations of five codes for the care and sity. In the next issue, we will examine the advocate human disciplines, not animal disciplines. For ex- viewpoint of animal welfare and rights.) ample, in May 1979 at Virginia Poly tech Institute, 32 speakers appeared on a program to discuss ani- mal mortality. Of those 32 speakers, 25 were train- Correction on April ed in human psychology, two had animal training experience and one was a veterinarian. Discussion Topic No one argues that animals have behavioral and environmental needs. Agriculture has been looking In the April Discussion Topic on local action, it at that for years - providing food, water, shelter, was stated that a goal of the League of Women fences and parasite control. Voters of Michigan was the elimination of township America has the distinction of having the first g(~)Vernment in favor of county and regional gov- laws on the books to protect animals from cruel ernment. treatment. In 1641, Puritans who settled the According to President Katherine Cushman, this Massachusetts Bay Colony adopted their first legal has not been a position of the League of Women code, "The Body of Liberties." At a time when Voters of Michigan for four years and then referred only to townships in urban areas. others considered animals as mere property, to be used or abused at the whim of man, the Puritans "The present position of the League ... calls for support of the township form of government In decreed: rural areas where functional services are limited, "No man shall exercise any Tirrany or Crueltie and also as an alternative to city hood when it meets towards any bruite Creature which are usualJie kept such standards as separation of administrative and for man's use. legislative branches, provision of long range plan- "If any man have occasion to leade or drive Cattel Some animal rightists object to what they caD ning, and delivery of services," Cushman explain- "factory farming." ed. from place to place that is far off, so that they be JUNE 1981 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 Farm Bureau Market Place SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free non-commerdal25-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. Mail classified ads to Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, MI48909. $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER and ALL COMMERCIAL advertisers: 15 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertisil1g copy submitted. FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS NURSERY STOCK IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT - Complete line - DUROC & LANDRACE BOARS & GILTS, ANGUS - Chlanlna Bulls. Black yearlings, rate of CATCH NIGHTCRAWLERS by the thousands FREE FRUIT CATALOG: Color catalog with 82 Lockwood center pivots - Rainbow and Alumax Also crossbred gilts. John Swearingen, 655 Prattville gain tested. Bill Hinga, Climax, Mich. 616- while you sleep. No digging. $5.00 for trap plan. strawberry varieties. plus all other fruits. Write for travelers, pipe and pumps. We repair pipe and make Road, Pittsford. Mich. 49271. Phone 517- 746-4673. (6-f) Trap. Box 1059-10, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858. free copy. Grower since 1837. DEAN FOSTER up pumping units. Plummer Supply, Bradley, Mich. 567-8975. (3-tf.f) (6.21p) NURSERIES, Dept. MFN-4, Hartford. Mich. 616-792-2215. (6-tf-27b) REGISTERED ANGUS BULL: Perforrnance 49057.616-621-2419. (4-3t-28b) QUARTER HORSES: Disposition for 4-H.,ability tested. R"ady for service. Contact Hickory Knoll GOOD CLEAN RENTAL TYPE WORK FOR SALE: USED STORAGE TANKS. 6000 for cattle, conforrnation for show. Reasonable Farms. 505 E. Hibbard. Owosso. Mich. 48867. CLOTHES: 6 pants and 6 shirts, $24.95. postpaid. CHRISTMAS TREES WANTED: We need Blue to 20.000 gallon capacity. Vertical or horizontal. prices. Customer satisfaction a priority. Visitors 517-723-3626. (6-f) Send siZes with order to: Walt's Wholesale, 251 Spruce, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine. Interested in buy- Phone 616-798-1805. (4-6t.15p) welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone 517- Pearl Street. Darlington, S.C. 29532. (6-9t-26p) Ing marketable trees or managing plantation with 433.2925.' (3-tf-f) REGISTERED HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. Two due harvesting option. If you have 5 to 15 year old NEW All WIRE RABBIT CAGES and equip- In July. MABC breeding. Dam's 305 day records to CHEVROLET 1966 NOVA 2-dr. classic. 30,000 spruce, fir or scotch, give us a call. Fruit Haven ment now available. We can build cages to meet FOR SALE: Landrace boars and gilts, also Duroc 16,068M 692F. Service sires Ell and Glen miles, one of a kind, beautiful condition, make offer. Nursery. Kaleva, Mich. 49645. Phone 616- your needs. Dettmers Bunny Patch, Carson City, boars and gilts. George Carpenter family, 6545 ( + 1807M). Also two heifers due in faD. Kenneth 517-674.2311. (6-f) 889-5594 or 517.349-1918. (3-4t-25f-23p) Mich. 48811. 517-584-3765. (5-tf-25b) Cogswell Rd., Romulus, Mich. 48174. Phone even- Tobey, Corunna. 517-743-4118. (6-lt-25f-7p) ings 313-721-0240. (9-tf-f) REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BUllS. 14 mos., STRAWBERRY PLANTS: Guardian, Midway. MANURE PUMPS, agitators. pipe and travelers CORRIEDALE SHEEP: Purebred breeding stock Elevation from 23.080M 4.3% 996F. Others by Sparkle 25 for $4.25, 100 for $11.50. Everbearlng for sale to pump manure directly from lagoon or pit for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Dleterlie, 7285 Wayne, Exclusive, Ford Master, Browadale. Also 2 25 for $6.50, 100 for $19. Black Raspberries 5 for to field. We also custom Pllmp. Plummer Supply, Textile Road. Saline. Mich. 48176. Phone 313- . Reg. Heifers and 21 high grade Heifers, records up $3.50. 25 for $15.00. Red Raspberries 5 for $3.50 . Bradley, Mich. 616-792-2215. (6-tf-27b) 429-7874. (1-tf-f) to 18,OOO-19.000M. Due Aug.-Sept. George Robb. 25 for $8.75. Shipping under $10 for $1.25. over FARROWING STAllS - All steel, $124.20. In- Fowlerville. 517-223-9462. (6-25f-I3b) 15%. I & J Wolverton, 6197 Lake, Millington. REGISTERED ANGUS: Yearling bulls & heifers. Mich. 48746. 517-871-2325. (5-2t-SOp) cludes feeder-waterer, top rail, rump rail. Weighs club calves. Write or call Neona Farrn, Neal HOLSTEIN COWS: 10 registered, 2 good grades. 204 Ibs. Free literature. Starr National, 219 Main. Felkema, Evart, Mich. 49631. Phone 616- Some fresh, some due later. Milking up to 80 Ibs. Colchester, IL 62326. 309-776-3446. (6-lt.24p) 734-2579. (2-tf-f) Also bulls. FARMSTEAD. Corunna. Phone 517. REAL ESTATE WANTED: Good used 5-6 ton bulk feed bin com- plete. FOR SALE: ROL-OYL cattle oilers, guaran- PERFORMANCE TESTED ANGUS, quality 743-4036. (6-f) ALUMINUM ROOFING registered Angus breeding stock and club calves. teed 5 years, Malathion based backrubber oil. Contact Bordner Angus Farrns, 68730 County Farrn HEADQUARTERS All FARMS - need farms for Midwest and inter- BREWER FARMS, Clare. 517-386-2773. (5-2t-f) national buyers. Top dollar. Details: John Peck. Rd., Sturgis, Mich. 49091. Phone 616-651-3456 . .021 REYNOLDS RAINLOCK Four Seasons Realty of lansing. 517-349.4260. ANTIQUE TRACTOR BooKSI New! "FARM (12-tf.f) DOGS (4-13t-2Op) TRACTORS IN COLOR," 80 years tractor history. .017 REYNOLDS THRIFTY-RIB MILKING SHORTHORNS: Young bulls, year- PEACH FARM - 35 acres in Watervliet Town- 118 full color photos, 183 pages, $11.95. "STEAM POWER IN AGRICULTIJRE," 100 years steam lings and calves for sale. Write or visit Stanley M. SHELTIE (mlnature coUle) pups or stud service. 4' WIDE • ALL LENGTHS ship. PlTStclass site, north slope. Write: Solid M. Powell and Family, Ingleside Farm, Route 2, 3248 AKC shots and worrned. Ardyth Schroeder, 7080 Spread. Hartford 49057, or phone Solid-M- power, 103 full color photos. $11.95. "STEAM Powell Hwy., Ionia, Mich. 48846. (12-tf-f) Bllimyer Hwy., Tecumseh, Mich. 517-423.3069. TRACTION ENGINES. WAGONS IlOdROLLERS," (6-3t-f) YOUR COMPLETE CENTER Chateau 616-424-3752. $152,000.00 firrn. 158 colored photos, 180 pages, $11.95. SPECIAU REGISTERED & GRADE HOLSTEIN BUllS (4-tf-0 Complete collectors library, 3 above hardcover for sale. Complete records, Clarkstead Holstein COWE, BORDER COlliE, SHEL TIE pup- FOR AGRICULTURAL U-PICK FRUIT FARM. 40 acres, Van Buren books, $32.95 postpaid. Diamond Farrn Book Farrn, 819 Tamarack Road, Pittsford, Mich. Phone Publishers. Dept. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, 517-567-8626. (2-tf-f) pies, stud service. Champion pedigree. Shots, BUILDING MATERIALS County. 25 year established clientele. New, ex- worrned, health guaranteed. Judy Baird, Route I, ecutive quality five bedroom home. Pool. Two new NY 13607. (5-3t-66p) lowell, Mich. 49331. Phone 616-897-9462. BUILDINGS PLUS. INC. barns. $250,000. Terms. Call owner, 616- FINNISH LANDRACE SHEEP: purebreds and FOR SALE: John Deere "12A Combine with (6-2t-2Op) General Offices & Warehouse 668-3603. (l1-d-f) crosses with either Suffolk-Columblan-Targhees- auxiliary motor. 12 ft. E-Z-Flo fertiliZer spreader. Rambolielt-Montadale. Lee Breasbois, 9780 Gar- AUSTRAUAN CATTLE DOGS (Queenland 907 State Street SEUJNG 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. attached 616-861-2522. Carl Schmidt, Route 1. Rothbury: field, Freeland, Mich. 48623. Phone 517- Blue Heelers). Colorado ranch stock. Started pup- Mich. (6-f) Hart, Michigan 49420 garage. basement. gas heat on 4 acres with bam and 695-5692. (7-12t-f) pies (Blue and Red Merle) $150. These dogs are fence for horses near Fenton, Mich. 313.629-4327. really good working animals. Richard Traver, Phone 616-873-2144 WANTED: Self-propelled combine with 10 ft. DUROC BOARS & GILTS and bred gilts. Ag- (6-f) grain head, raspbar. Write, stating condition, price Williamston. 517-655-2864. (6-f) gressive and productive. Bred gilts are bred to PINCONNING FARMLAND: In order to settle and phone number. Roland Cook, 1315 Stillman, $2500. Magic brand, everyday sale day. Jim the estate of Reino R. Huovinen, we wiD sell the Mason, Mich. (6-f) Preuich, 517-467-2874, Route 1. Onsted, Mich. 49265. (8-tf-f) FOR HOMEMAKERS farrn containing 551/. acres, more or less, In Section FOR SALE: FarmaD Super A In excellent condl. 21. PInconning Twp., at auction Saturday. June 13, 10 a.m. Sale to be conducted just north of 4264 tlon. Phone 616-599-2817. (6-f) FOUR REGISTERED MORGANS top bloQd MISCELLANEOUS SEWING SUPPLIES. PEARL SNAP Quarterline Road, PInconning. Directions: Take (.75 lines. 7211 South Stony Creek Road, Monroe, FOR SALE: New Idea Cut Condlahner. Phone FASTENERS - 191 colors and styles. Free north to PInconning Road exit. then east IV. miles Mich. 48161. Phone 313-242-3983. (8-tf-f) 616-861-4957. Roger Schmidt, Route I, Rothbury, FISH FOR POND STOCKING - Hybrid Sun catalog. Bee Lee Company, Box 20558-MF, Dallas: to Quarterllne then north 112 mile. WeB tiled loam Mich. (6-f) FOR SALE: Show quality quarter horses and fish, Catfish, also Rainbow Trout. Spring Valley Texas 75220. (2-12t-I9p) farrn ground with barn, shed and other outbuildings. paints. Visltors always welcome. J & H Stable, 616- Trout Farrn, Dexter, Michigan. Phone 313- Terrns 10% down day of sale. balance cash on PORTABLE AIR TANKS, 10 gal. capacity, 6 ft. TATTING PATIERNS - Snowflakes for Chrlst- 695-3234. Home~~o~INlne. (1. 12t.f) 426-4772. (4-tf-f) mas tree decoratlons, S2.00. Other patterns on re- delivery of warranty deed and owners lltle Insurance h~ ....shutoff -safety, relief "alYe,-,$J6..95-.~4" .flat drll/press vises, $21.95. Order by mall and save. quest. S.A.S.E. please. P. Tomac, 14050 S. Ford- papers. Phone auctioneer-broker for further details REGISTERED PAINTS - Weanlings, yearlings, 2 J.E-E.P.S - S19.SOf - C-A-R-S - S13.sor - and sale bin. Relno Huovinen Estate, Randolph Harsens Sales, 9494 Bray Road, Millington, Mich. ney Road, Chesaning, Mich. 48616. (6-f) year olds and bred mares. Standing at stud "Mr. Red 650,000 ITEMS! - GOVERNMENT SURPLUS - Huovinelf. Personal Rep., Dan VanSumeren. Auc- 48746. (5-3t-31p) MOST COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORY AVAil- Bar" APHA Champion and Champion Producer. How much Is 4 oz. of cinnamon In a store? We tloneer.Broker. Dynamic Realty & Auctioneering, ANTIQUE HAND CORN SHELLER. S35.00. Lawerance Baumunk. 616-796-2346. (4-8t-f) ABLE TELLS HOW, WHERE TO BUY - YOUR sell 4 oz. for 78 cents. Think you would like to see Essexville, Mich. 517-894-2859. (6-119b) Antique hay rake, dump type, $125.00. Cow stan- AREA - $2 - MONEYBACK GUARANTEE - our catalog of over 250 spices and teas? It's free. tlons (8). $5.00 each. Combination grain and cattle UVESTOCK HEALTH BOOKSI "PIG FARM- "GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES," Siers Spice Co., 3730 Robinson, Snover, Mich. rack for Ford pickup, $125.00. 517-777-1816. ERS VETER!~ARY BOOK," 180 pages, diagnosis DEPARTMENT EG-5, BOX 99249, SAN FRAN- 48472. (6-38p) (6-f) chart, $16.95. "THE SOW - IMPROVING HER EF. ACIENCY," 311 pages, 80 illustrations. $18.95. CISCO, CALIFORNIA 94109. (1-12t-31 p-k) NOWI FROZEN TOMATO SLICESI Garden Cedar Point Tickets WANTED: J.D. Tractor, model L or LA. Also, "CALVING THE COW AND CARE OF THE RAM PUMPSI Water powered, high volume resi- fresh flavor, year round! Complete, easy instruc- Farm Bureau m~mbers may pur- equipment for this tractor, plow, cultivator, disk, CALF," 338 photos, 164 pages, $16.95. "UVE- dential and commercial models, free catalog. TrI- tions. $1.00. Hamlltons, Box 652-131, New Ulm. chase good-a ny-day tickets to spike and spring tooth drag, snow plow and belt pul- STOCK HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA," covers Rivers. Inc., Box 502, Waverly Hall, Georgia Minn. 56073. (6-lt.2Op) Cedar Point for $9,50 each - a sav- Iy. Evenings. 616-453-5919. (6-f) symptoms, treatments of all farrn livestock, 628 31831. (l1-12t-21p) COLDWATER DlllPICKLESI Can in minutes! ings of $1.45 for adults and 95 pages. $26.95. "VETERINARY HANDBOOK FOR WHY DIE WITHOUT A Will? Two legal "will SPOKE FLYWHEEl., 1923 John Deere 0 SN No hot brine. Delicious. crisp. factory secrets! Recipe cents for children 5 and older. CATTLEMEN," 590 pages, $33.95. "VET SHEEP forrns" and easy instructions. Only - $3 - order to- 33333. Bright green all over with new rubber In rear. $1.00. Hamiltons, Box 652-131, New Ulm, Minn. Spare parts Included. Call 616-331-6328 anytime. BOOK," 178 pages. $16.95. Above are hardcover, day! Guaranteed! TV-Company. Box 752, Dept. 46073. (6-lt.2Op) To purchase tickets, send self- shipped postpaid. Diamond Farm Bool- Publishers. MN5, Pryor, OK 74361. (3-4t-26p-k) addressed, stamped envelope and (6-f) Dept. MFN. Box 566. Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. MAKE PERFECT GRA VV EVERYTIME - (5-3t-85p) JOHN DEERE #55 COMBINE, fair condition. $2.00. Serve fluffy rice everytlme - $2.00. How to check made payable to Michigan FOR SALE: Two row Oliver cultivator, two row L11- litson rolling cultivator, Badger field chopper. Glenn Used John Deere manifold for 40200 tractor. John make fabulous beef stock - $2.00. All for $5.00. Farm Bureau to Ken Wiles, MFB, ARABIANS ALL AGES, for breeding, pleasure or Deere 4-sectlon 24' transport spike drags. 1927 McNeill, Route 1. St. Johns. Mich. 48879. show. Special discounts for 4-H terms if desired. Hunter, 4623W7 Division, Portland, Oregon Box 30960. Lansing. MI48909. (5-2t-f) 2-dr. Model T Ford. 313-659-6535. (6-f) 97206. (4-9t-26p) Dale Kirklin, phone 616-381-2774. (4-tf-f) J.D. CORN HEAD 6 AR. Brand new, never used. FOR SALE: 14 ft. Edwards 3 pt. forklift. Phone REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE SHEEP SINCE 616-253-4499. (6.f) $50.00. Elmer Kuck, Frankenmuth. Phone 517- 652-6612. (6-f) 1890. Breeding stock for sale at all times, Hewens Farrn. 7400 Bemis Road, Ypsilanti, Mich. 48197. RESTORED "IMPERIAL UNIVERSAL" .70 Attention Landowners FOR SALE: One set of work harnesses, bridles, Phone 313-482-2658. (5-tf-f) lines, complete. Brass hardware and spots nearly Parlor Stove (anthracite) . Shaker, poker, fancy _ baseboard. Parts. Photo $1.00. Very good condi. Join the Public Access Stamp Program new. Real nice. $600.00. Phone Ravenna. Mich. REGISTERED POllED SHORTHORN cattle tlon. Fred Steck, 12445 Hack Road. Reese, Mich. 616-853-2476. (6-f) bulls. cows with calves, heifers, club calver. 1980 Michigan Premier Breeder. John Burg, N~shville, 48757. (6-f) P.A. 373 authorizes the Department of FOR SALE: Sand Compactor, capacity of 50 ton 3 PT., 5 FT, MOWER. One plow. Canner cooker, roller. Also 35 new Starline freestalls, galvaniZed. Mich. 517-852-9284. (5-2t-f) 20 qt. Miter box. 2 hp Brlgos Straiten motor. Service Natural Resources to lease lands for hunter 517-345-1400. (6-f) PUREBRED HAMPSHIRE BOARS and open FARM POWER, FARM INVENTIONS and gilts. Phone 517 -543-3415. (6-f) manual. Buick - 1962 - 1967 Olds 1971. 313- 727-1377 (6-f) use. The state wili pay from 50 cents up to FARM ANIMALS IN THE MAKING OF AMERICA. FOR SALE: poned Hereford SenIor Yearling ALUMINUM ROOFING SHEETS: Reynolds $4.00 per acre to landowners, depending Three volumes. Covers tractors, steam power, Bun. Quiet and nice disposition. Ray or Robert best, Rainlock .021 thick, 4 ft. wide. 12' through threshing machines, plows, reapers, treadmills and Peters. Elsie, Mich. 48831. Phone 517.862-4852. 24', Reynolds Thrifty Rib, .017 thick, 16' 4" x 4' upon the land available. Applications to farrn animals. All three volumes contain a total of (6-3t-f) over 600 engravings and photos. 392 pages. FOR SALE: Registered Arabian mare. Chestnut wide. Phone 616-873-2144. Buildings Plus. Inc., Hart, Mich. 49420. (6-3t-30b) sign up for the program are available from SPECIAU All three volumes, complete collectors library, quality paperbacks, $19.95 postpaid. Dia- with blaze and hind socks. 13.years old. 517- CIDER MIllS: Farquhar Cider Press. 36" racks, county ASeS offices, county Farm Bureau 843-6576. (6-f) 30 bu. capacity, $3,500. 10 colonies bees. 1817 mond Farrn Book Publishers. Dept. MFN, Box 266, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. (fr;3t-63p) HAMPSHIRE AND DUROC SERVICE-AGE Capital Avenue N.W., Battle Creek. 616-962-3825. offices or the DNA district offices listed FOR SALE: New LB. White Model 418 Barn- BOARS for sale. Pseudorabies and brucellosis free herd. Richard J. Wooden, Cassopolis, Mich. Phone (6-t) below: dryers. 800 CFM w/monometer. Four only at OVEN CANNING, safe, convenient. For instruc- $795. Call 517-323-7000, ext. 674, Monday 616.445-3447 or 445-2198. (6-f) tions send $4 to OVEN CANNING, Box 155FN, through Friday 8 a. m. until 4:30 p. m. (6-1t-28b) NEWI "FARM BUILDER'S HANDBOOK." Sturgis. Mich. 49091. (6-4t-16p) Grand Rapids DIstrict Office Plainwell District Office This Indispensable book has over 400 graphs, plans WANTED: New Idea single row cornplcker. Phone and illustrations. 288 large pages. hardcover, ALCOHOL FUEL FROM JERUSALEM ARTI- 6th Floor, State Office Bldg. 621 N. 10th Street 517-523-2803 evenings. Pittsford, Mich. $32.95. "FARM STRUCTIJRES AND ENVIRON- CHOKES, Grow your own alcohol for fuel. New 350 Ottawa Street, NW P.O. Box 355 (1-tf.f) MENT HANDBOOK," very complete, 485 pages, prolific early strain. Possible 1,200 gallons or more Grand RapIds, MI 49503 Plainwell, Michigan 49080 quality soft cover, $12.95. SPECIAL! Both books to the acre. Grows anywhere potatoes grow. HAMILTON DISTRIBUTING CO.: Storrnor $42.95 postpaid. Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Selected seed, 11/2. $6.95 postpaid. Free instruc. Phone: 616-456-5071 Phone: 616-685-6851 Grain B!ns. Farm Fans Dryers. G.T. Tox-O-Wik tlons. Homestead Farms, 11393 Homestead Road, Dept. MFN. Box 566, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. Imlay City District Office Jackson District OffIce Dryers, Stormor Ezee-Drys. Four locations In Beulah, Mich. 49617. (5-2t-44p) (5-3t-SOp) Michigan. Phone 616-751-5161. (2.tf-2Ob) 715 S. Cedar Street 3335 lansing Avenue REGISTERED JERSEY BULL, 2 years old. Ex- FOR SALE: Brook and Rainbow Trout. Also channel catfish. perch, bluegill. Balders Fish Farm. P.O. Box 218 Jackson, MIchigan 49202 cellent pedigree In both show and milk. Sired by Generator Jeweler. Dam has 10 Iactaterns which 5940 Peck Road. Croswell. 313-679-3988; 20141 Imlay City, MI 48444 Phone: 517-784-3188 average 13.170 milk and 700F actual. Records as Coolidge Road, Big Rapids. 616-796-7524. (6-tf-f) Phone: 313-724-2015 Pontiac District Office LIVESTOCK high as 15,958M and 968F. Singlpine Farms. The FOR SALE: Buckwheat seed, cleaned and 2455 N. Williams Lake Road Traver Family, Williamston. 517.655-2864. (6-42b) bagged. Charles Behrenwald. Lakevlew. Mich. ~hone517.352.8198. (6-f) Pontiac, Michigan 48054 FOR SALE: YORKSHIRE & SPOTTED ser- REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE COLTS. Phone: 31~1500 viceage boars and open gilts top bloodlines tested at Yearling and weanling. after Dark-King and Kid GREAT POSITIVE THINKING book for chil- MSU test station. All registered stock. Richard Cook. Flash. Breeding. Socks and slrlp. Make nice dren, THE THREE ROBOTS. hardcover. $6.50 112 mile east Mulliken, M-43. Phone 517-649.8988. stallions. S850.00 each. Phone 616-781-8493 Mar- postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Art Fettig, 31 Deadline for FIling Applications Is July 1 (11-tf.f) shall. (6-3t-O East Avenue S .. Battle Creek, Mich. 49017. (5-tf-f) PAGE 12 FARM NEWS JUNE 1981 •••1 GET THAT NEW SECTION OF LAND •••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 ma.nyother 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. 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