If DUAL WHEEL TRACTION- for efficient spring field FLOTATION, NOT COMPACTION-is the secret of ef- work is the topic between Wm. Guthrie (standing) and ficient field work, as tractors equipped with dual Michigan Farm Bureau board member, David Morris. wheels and tires with self-cleaning tread such as these The diesel tractor, equipped with new Unico \\pul-N- \\float" over soft ground instead of digging in and Grip" tires, is owned by Ingham County Farm Bureau wasting power and fuel. Snap-on rims allow quick member, J. K. Moore, Holt. It was used in a recent changes. Pictured tires are 13.6 X 38's and stand more Farmers Petroleum Cooperative demonstration of the than 5 feet mounted. Note slow-moving vehicle em- tire's greater strength and flexibility. The open S-Iug blem - required by law as of March 10, on all vehicles permits soil to be released in a constant self-cleaning operated on the highway which have \\a maximum action. Morris is a member of the petroleum co-op potential speed of 25 miles per hour." Farm Bureau board; Guthrie is manager of both Farmers Petroleum Women offer the emblems at reduced prices from Cooperative and Farm Bureau Services, Inc. county Farm Bureau offices or Women's Chairmen. TWO March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Editorial President's Column "STATESMEN " TRACTOR REPAIR FARM LABOR Rural statesmen - 31 of them - will leave It's a good time for a few squints at the their ~fichigan farms this month to join Mich- farm labor scene. Fehnmry 3, we held the igan Fann Bureau officials in travelling by jet hoard meeting for our lahor service organiza- to 'Vashington, D.C. and meetings there with tion, MASA. \Ve are ahout to launch our first members of Congress from :Michigan. full year of recruiting and placing farm workers, The occasion is the popular annual \\'ash- as requested by our members. ington Air Tour, sponsored by Farm Bureau LHid-February will find 1'1. J. Bllschlen, Op- "'omen, and aimed at increasing farmer effec- erations Manager of i\lASA, deep in the heart tiveness in national and international affairs. of Texas seeking seasonal workers for mem- In several vital areas, the trip will be ttnllsu- bers' farms as called for by 1967 contracts. ally significant this year. Five new members Since aliI' farmers can't have i\1e:dcans, "Busch" of thc I [ollse of Represcntatives and a new is g?ing .dow~, round the Rio Grande to scout u.s. Scnator from "JIiclligan -. help make it so. for TeXlcans. Also helping to heighten the importance of It will be a ten day to three weeks job- this year's tour is an unprecedented luncheon this business of finding and signing workers and press conference to be held at the 1\ ational for the coming season. You not only have to' Press Club with 'Vashington newsmen and meet all the regulations controlling such re- officials of the Michigan Farm Bureau. cruiting, but you have to win the confidence of Those making the trip are officially designa- the workers, themselves. YVithout this confi- tcd "Legislative Leaders" - spokesm en for dence velY little can be clone. Michigan agriculture. In this capacity they will Some of our fanner-members have been ask- meet lcUh our Congressmen, first in separate ing MASA for full-time, year-round farm em- group breakfast and luncheon sessions by party ployees for the coming ycar. Xot all of the (breakfast lcUh the Republicans, luncheon with activity of MASA will be limited to getting the Democrats) - and later in their offices by "YOUR Oil NEEDS CHANGING ... PREFERABLY seasonal workers. That poiI1t is worth repeat- individuals from their districts. TO ANOTHER TRACTOR." ing - and I will! Strengthening the impression made by these Busch's trip into Texas ties in with a new visits will be the fact that the Legislative Lead- program of communications lJettveen the i\1ich- ers are respected fanners who remain in close igan Farm Bureall and the county Farm Bureau contact with the important agricultural issues of the day, and who are able to discuss them Blue Cross and Shield lJoards of directors. Each month in the future a short taped report will be recorded for playing with intelligence. at county Farm Bureau board meetings. It will All are full-time farmers (01' farmers' wives), all have been selected by their county Farm "Re-opening Date" lJe called "On the Front Burner". As this sug- gests, it will highlight the most important pro- Bureaus as persons who understand the prob- gram or need on the Farm Bureau scene for Farm Bureau members who are eligible for the each month. This tape recording will be a kind lems and opportunities of agriculture - and who support Farm Bureau policy as outlined protection of Blue Cross and Blue Shield may apply of direct pipeline to the county Farm Bureau by our voting delegates. for coverage between the dates of March 1 and March board. Two briefings, one prior to leaving, and I think that this is an excellent idea. In an 15 - 1967. Contracts will take effect May 20. another in 'Vashington at the offices of the organization as large as ours we need to develop American Farm Bureau Federation, will bring Eligible to apply are persons who were Farm Bur- and use methods of keeping each other in- them up to date on late happenings in Con- eau members in 1966 and have renewed their member- fonned and keeping the wheels turning so that gress on such questions as foreign trade, domes- we move ahead .. ship for 1967 by January 15, with the exception of The February "On the Front Burner" tape tic farm programs, farm labor, inflation and similar issues. "Class C" Associate Members who are engaged in calls for a survey of member interest in part- Such matters, plus those which especially non-agricultural related businesses. time or year-round farm workers. Such infor- apply to Michigan, will be the topic of the mation is important to the future work of MASA. Members presently enrolled in Blue Cross - Blue Interest has been growing during 1966 and visits with Congressmen, and with newsmen at the National Press Club. Through staff Shield through Farm Bureau may make changes in early 1967. Cooperation by County Farm Bur- membership in the Michigan Press Association, their contract coverages during this same re-opening eaus in this survey can be ,very valuable. the Lansing and Detroit Press Clubs, the Mich- There is a number of reasons why our Farm period. igan Farm Bureau has access to this impressive Bure~u leaders should support this effort. First facility. The services are designed to cover those unexpected - it's a member service - and the members There, area representatives of the United asked for it. The Michigan Farm Bureau has costs for hospital and doctor care - providing 365 Press International, the Associated Press, F ed- put money into the organization of MASA. The days of hospital care. Other benefits included are work of the past year has been promising but erated Publications, Booth Newspapers, Mich- igan League of Home Dailies and the Detroit drugs, X-rays and laboratory services. has not paid its way. Still it was a vital start News and Detroit Free Press, will be invited in building a labor procurement system to serve Blue Cross - Blue Shield provides the most com- our members' needs. to meet with Farm Bureau officials. Invited, too, will be representatives of the plete health-care coverage at the lowest cost avail- ~fost of ~IASA's efforts in 1966 were in the electronic reporting media, radio and television, able. Eligible Farm Bureau members receive these direction of locating seasonal, part-time work- including Time-Life stations and the Storer benefits at lower rates on a group basis than available ers. But requests from members have been Broadcasting Company. increasing for M ASA to obtain qualified, per- to them as individuals. manent, year-round farm employees, especially A separate feature of the tour will be an "American Heritage" section for Farm Bureau for dairy farms. Members are advised to remember the March 15 friends and families of the Legislative leaders, I think that this is going to be one of the deadline and to contact their Farm Bureau office for adding to their understanding of our govern- prominent and important services of MASA in ment through planned trips to Washington's more information, for application or contract changes. the futurel Farmers have been looking for em- historical sites. ployees on a "catch-as-catch-can" basis. They They will appreciate more fully our fonn of cannot afford to take the worker who "just representative government after touring George happens along." Farmers need the help of 'Vashington's home at !vlt. Vernon - visiting experienced experts who can recruit systemat- MICHIGAN+--IFARM NEWS ically, searching for worker skills and records. the "'bite House and watching Congress in THE ACTION PUBLICATION 0" THl! MICHIGAN FARM BURl!AU action from the Visitor's Gallery. The MICHIGA..'Il FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Francis Farmers are getting to the point where their Although both groups will do some sight- published monthl,... on the first day. by the ~fichi~an Farm Bureau. at its Fi.nch. Matt~wan, R-I: District 2, farm investments run into large figures. We ~!cholas Smith. Addison, R-I; Dis- seeing together, it will be obvious from the publication office at 109 N. Lafayette tnct 3, Frank Smith. Jr .• Carleton, need responsible employees who can be re- Street, Greenville. ~fichigan. 101.5 Indian, Trails Rd.; District 4, start that sightseeing is secondary to this group Editorial and ,:eneral offices at 4000 E!ton _R. Sm!th. Caledonia, R-I; Dis- sponsible for the farm plant in which they work. Korth Gmnd River Avenue. Lansin~, trtct ':>'. ~a\'ld ~Iorris, Grand Ledl!e, of serious legislative leaders, who have come Michigan. Post Office Box 960. Tele- R-3: Dlstnct 6. Jack Lauric. Cass Citv Their labor is one of the important inputs on to 'Vashington to instruct, instead of being in- phone, 317. Lansin~ 485-8121, Extension R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull. Baile~: R-I.: District 8. Harvey LeucnberJ.!e'r; the modem fann. structed, to educate, instead of becoming ed- Estnhlished January 12. 1923. Sec- Sal!lOaw. R-6: District 9, EUl!ene Rob- erts. Lake City. R-l; District 10 Good employees are a real asset to a farmer. ond Closs Posta\!e paid at Greenville. ucated. Michigan. Subscription price. 50t per Richard \\'ieland. Ellsworth R-I' Dis~ 'Ve need to do auay with the old idea of «the year. trict 11. Clayton Ford. Co~ell. • They will be in 'Vashington to make their EDITORIAL: Editor, Melvin L. farm hand" - or "just the hired man." Farmers DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter own impression rather than to be impressed- \\'o~ll: Staff Photol!rapher. Charles Frahm, Frankenmuth; Dean Pridl!con, need employees of skill, dependahility and know Bailey; Associate Editor. ~Irs. Donna ~f_(ttgomery. R-I: Robert Zeeb, Bath. an impression about their concerns ranging far Wilner. how. They need the kind of man who will from ~fichigan to world food needs and world OFFICERS: ~fichiJ.!an Farm eau; Prf'sident. Elton R. Smith, Cale- Bur- WO~fE:\' OF FAR:\f BUREAU: ~frs. leave the farmer worry-free when he has to affairs. donia. R-I: Vice President. 'Dean William Scramlin. Holl\'; F AR)'f RUR- leave the employee in charge. Prid,:eon. ~fontl!omery. R-l. Secretary- EA t: YOU:\"G PEOPLE: Rav Laull- This is the major difference in the air tour ~fana~er. Dan E. Reed. Lansin~. st('in. \\'iIIiamston .. In the future, ~1ASA will be important in this year. POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, moil to: Michigan Farm News, 4000 N. locating this kind of farm employees for mem- It is all the difference in the world. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan. ber farmers. Second class postage paid at Greenville, Michigan M.W. Elton Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 THREE MEMBERSHIP-the number-one project . • • For "Members Only " THREE COUNTIES "OVER" IN U.P. Protection Service! By Hugo Kivi "All we expect of you is to con- Tentative approval has been granted by the State Insurance tact your prospects, tell them the department for a new Farm Bureau "member only" group in- Farm Bureau story and ask them surance protection program expected to go into effect April 1. to ;oin", stressed Gren Berto, Roll Call Manager of Menominee The new policy is being made available by the Michigan County as he met with the Roll Farm Bureau to counties on a county-option basis. The pro- Call team. tection includes accidental dismemberment and death benefits The workers called on their to the "named member" within counties providing the new prospects, told them the story and service. asked them to join. And they did! Currently, 48 counties in all parts of Michigan have acted As a result of this effort, M en- to approve the coverage and to make the necessary yearly ominee County is the recipient of lump-sum payment on behalf of their members. the Little Brown Jug Award for It is significant that the protection is being written through 1967. a Farm Bureau affiliate, the Community Service Insurance This coveted Little Brown Jug company, one of the Farm Bureau Insurance Group. The is presented each year to the first premiums and coverage do not include the usual allowance for county in the Upper Peninsula Region to report membership goal. . commissions - thus bringing members a maximum of protec- This award has been presented tion with minimum cost. each year since 1959. That year According to terms of the coverage, a "member" is the it went to Mackinac-Luce. It person in whose name the county Farm Bureau membership was won three years consecutiv- has been issued for that calendar year (January I-December 31) ely by Iron County; Marquette- - within a county Farm Bureau providing the coverage. Alger won for two years; Macki- nac-Luce won again in 1965; and Farm Bureau officials see the new protection as an added last year Baraga was the member- incentive for prompt payment of Farm Bureau membership ship champion. dues, for if a membership lapses, there will be no coverage [n addition to the county award, allowed between the expiration date of the membership and Mr. Berta was presented a Stet- the time it is paid for the coming year. son hat, an award made to the Benefits are payable to the "named member" should this first roll call manager to report person sustain accidental bodily injuries - "and within the goal. ninety day period immediately following the date on which "[ have never been a part of a such injuries are incurred, suffers the loss of life, sight, or limb membership drive when it has \\lITTLE BROWN JUG" FOR MENOMINEE - The coveted award as a direct result of such injuries and independently of all been as easy to sell memberships," is presented by Hugo Kivi (left), regional representative, to Oren other causes ... " commented Chester Good, one of Berto, who successfully led Menominee County Farm Bureau in the workers. "We have more to its membership drive to become the first Upper Peninsula county Included is a schedule of losses for which payment will be sell Farm Bureau on this year to reach goal. Menominee was also the first county in the state paid under terms of the policy, ranging from a low of $250 than any other previous year," he to reach goal. Baraga, another U.P. county, was second. for the loss of a thumb or index finger, $500 for one foot, hand continued. or sight of one eye, and $1000 for total loss of sight and similar Baraga, under the leadership of major losses, including loss of life. ' President and Roll Call Manager Although anyone would agree that such payments are modest Ronald Moilanen, was the second if, compared to the value of sight or limb, the fact remains county in the region to report goal. COUNTY COMPARISON that the new coverage is designed to be supplemental to normal This was the second successful Reaching their 1967 membership goal wt1l not halt Roll-Call year for Baraga. Last year tbey insurance protection, and as such provides an additional pay- activities in Michigan's four top counties, according to the were first in the region. ment to recipients during an admittedly trying time. membership leaders there. Third U.P. county to reach goal Counties reporting action to provide the group protection is Houghton, following Benzie in Three of the first four to reach goal are in the Upper Penin- include: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, the lower peninsula by a few days. sula, led by Menominee and followed by Baraga and Houghton. Benzie, Branch, Calhoun, Chippewa, Delta, Emmet, Gladwin, The theme of the drive in the Benzie county, in the northern part of the state becomes first Houghton. V.P. Region is "The Higher You in the Lower Peninsula to reach goal. Others are: Ionia, losco, Iron, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Climb The Broader the Horizons". Others within touching distance of the important target Kent, Lenawee, Mackinac- Luce, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette- With this in mind both Men- are Cheboygan, Washtenaw, Livingston, Arenac, Bay, ~fanistee, ominee and Baraga have indicated Alger, Mason, ~fecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Mon- Missaukee and Northwest Michigan, all more than 90 per cent that the drive is not over. Goal roe, Montmorency, Muskegon and Newaygo. goal counties. was the first stepping stone. Also included: Northwest Michigan, Oceana, Ogemaw, Os- By climbing higher they will In spite of setbacks caused by Michigan's unusual snow- ceola, Otsego, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washten- begin to see what lies beyond the storms and drifting roads, the state has gained almost to the naw, Wayne, and Wexford. Farm Bureau horizons. 86 per cent of goal mark. % of A Year % of A Year County Feb. 16 Goal Goal Ago County Feb. 16 Goal Goal Ago Menominee 89 89 100.0 64 Monroe 1,162 1,367 85.0 1,213 Baraga 15 15 100.0 13 Ogemaw 325 384 84.6 342 Benzie 234 234 100.0 224 Wexford 193 228 84.6 215 Houghton 26 26 100.0 14 Ionia 894 1,058 84.5 962 Cheboygan 311 320 97.2 305 Barry 792 940 84.3 841 Washtenaw 1,635 1,751 93.4 1,698 Osceola 401 478 83.9 425 Livingston 1,180 1,289 91.5 1,232 Kent 1,091 1,304 83.7 1,140 Arenac 383 422 90.8 390 Eaton 929 1,113 83.5 980 Bay 1,370 1,508 90.8 1,442 St. Joseph 701 842 83.3 758 Manistee 351 387 90.7 363 Vail Buren 1,333 1,600 83.3 1,498 Missaukee 426 472 90.3 455 Gladwin 326 392 83.2 358 N. W. Mich. 904 1,003 90.1 938 Chippewa 148 178 83.1 149 Macomb 987 1,108 89.1 1,014 Isabella 728 878 82.9 791 Sanilac 1,796 2,025 88.7 1,875 Jackson 811 979 82.8 873 Tuscola 1,815 2,046 88.7 1,954 Berrien 1,504 1,823 82.5 1,636 Saginaw 2,136 2,412 88.6 2,274 Lenawee 1,158 1,403 82.5 1,209 Emmet 236 267 88.4 248 Kalkaska 103 125 82.4 118 Kalamazoo 840 951 88.3 902 Shiawassee 868 1,059 82.0 938 Branch 1,077 1,227 87.8 1,146 Ottawa ': 1,010 1,236 81.7 1,072 Calhoun 1,135 1,293 87.8 1,184 Montcalm 701 859 81.6 731 Huron 1,677 1,913 87.7 1,813 Presque Isle 295 363 81.3 321 Clinton 1,135 1,297 87.5 1,181 Cass 575 708 81.2 601 Genesee 1,301 1,489 87.4 1,401 Iron 56 69 81.2 56 losco 213 244 87.3 219 Mecosta 482 598 80.6 542 Oakland 835 956 87.3 898 Hillsdale 899 1,121 80.2 958 Wayne 577 666 86.6 603 Allegan 1,076 1,344 80.1 1,170 Charlevoix 256 296 86.5 275 St. Clair 898 1,122 80.0 971 Montmorency 180 208 86.5 199 Clare 187 235 79.6 208 Lapeer 1,263 1,463 86.3 1,370 Midland 381 479 79.5 416 Oceana 572 663 86.3 602 Newaygo 419 533 78.6 452 Alpena 400 467 85.7 430 Mason 345 440 78.4 393 BAY COUNTY MEMBERSHIP \\KICK-OFF" - Bay County Farm Bureau officers discuss plans for Delta 106 124 85.5 103 Muskegon 261 336 77.7 278 their 1967 drive at a recent membership \\kick-off" meeting. County secretary Ardath Madison Gratiot 1,053 1,233 85.4 1,126 Marq.-Alger 68 90 75.6 68 Alcona 278 327 85.0 292 Otsego 73 98 74.5 80 gives instructions for filling out membership applications to Harold Paige, membership chairman, Antrim 249 293 85.0 263 Mac.-Luce 53 75 70.7 60 Warner Meylan, county president, and Fred Dore, Roll-Call chairman. Ingham 1,070 1,259 85.0 1,161 Totals 49,357 57,600 85.7 52,494 FOUR March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS capitol report EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AT SEMINARS LEGISLATIVE COUNSElS - Dan Reed (seated) and Robert Smith, visit with PORTION OF THE CROWD - of 100 persons from 50 counties, present at the county presidents and Executive Committee members at the annual \\Presiaents' annual leadership conference which continued the theme of the 1966 annual Conference" held at Camp Kett. The men outlined the legislative outlook for meeting, \\Farm Bureau - on the move!" Roll-Call work and the importance farmers in the 74th State Legislature. Herb Schmidt photo. of a strong county membership to support strong county programs Vvas stressed. OTHER COM;\-fENTS ... House Speaker, Representative At each seminar a number of County Leaders Senator Gilbert Bursley of Ann Robert 'Valdron pointed out that Arbor urged the group to look although most of the members earnestly at the possible markets of the Michigan Legislature come important issues are discussed with members of the Legislature. One issue receiving extra atten- Visit Lawmakers open to them through the St. from areas of little or no agri- Lawrence Seaway. Noting that culture, they are still aware of Farm Bureau has been a leader its importance to the economy tion has been the matter of Doub- le-Daylight-Saving Time. One Legislator suggested that Farm Bureau's 1967 Legislative Seminars, scheduled during in trying to open the markets of and well-being of the state ... perhaps Michigan actually belongs Europe to American farmers, he The matter of tax reform was February and ~farch, have attracted excellent attendance for suggested that they have only in the Central Time zone. "Why," the four meetings already held. ~leeting at the Y'VCA, Lan- started in this battle for markets. brought into sharp focus by Rep- he asked, "don't we go on Central sing, county officers and legislative leaders begin th.eir agenda resentative Thomas G. Sharpe of time in the winter months- Representative George F. Mont- at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and rolls, and then proceed to reports gomery pointed out that needs of the .51st District when he said where we belong anyway, and that the choices are "more reve- then switch to Daylight time in of Farm Bureau legislative programs and progress. state government cannot be met nue or less service". He estima- from present sources of funds un- summer? vVhy is it so important A noon luncheon with Legislators is a highlight of the day, ted that the across-the-board cut that we be on the same time as less there is a drastic slash in with excellent opportunities for Farm Bureau leaders to visit services provided by the state ... which would be necessarv to bal- the city of Boston?" with their representatives. Here they discuss informally such ance the budget would be about Senate Minority Leader Ray- Another issue being thoroughly issues as tax reform and daylight saving time. Since there are mond Dzendel assured the leaders 13 per cent of present appropri- discussed is Tax Reform, with a ations. no farmers in several of the Detroit legislative districts, metro- that he is always ready to listen common fear voiced by many politan members of the Legislature are invited to meet with and assist with farm problems He also said that any substan- farm leaders that increased taxes other areas of the state. Following lunch, the group adjourns although there are no longer tial cut in property taxes would may be voted without inclusion to the Capitol to attend sessions of the Senate and House. farmers in the area from which have to be replaced by other taxes of relief for overburdened prop- he comes ... for local government. erty. Four meetings are scheduled for March and county legisla- tive leaders in the West Central, Saginaw Valley, Central, Northeast, Northwest and Upper Peninsula Regions are urged to attend. March 8 - West Central (Clare, Isabella, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola). March 9 - Saginaw Valley (Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland, Saginaw). March 21 - Central (Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, Liv- ingston, Shiawassee, Oakland). On March 22, a joint meeting will be held for the Northeast, Northwest and Upper Peninsula regions. This will include the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Iosco, Mont- morency, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, Otsego, Antrim, Benzie, Char- levoix, Kalkaska, Manistee, ~Ifissaukee, Northwest Michigan, '''exford, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Houghton, Iron, ~1ackinac- Luce, ~1arql1ette-Alger and ~1enominee. Appearing at the Legislative Seminar for the Southeast Re- gion, Representative Richard Young, Dearborn Heights, said that an informal survey among people present supported what the Legislative Counsels of ~fichigan Farm Bureau had told him of policy development. TALKING ABOUT TIME - are these participants in a recent Legislative Seminar. They are: (L. to ''I'm glad to see that your policies come from the members R.). Dale Crouch, President, Jackson County F.B.; House Speaker, Robert Waldron (R), Grosse instead of from the top down as it does in some organizations," POinte; MFB Board ~ember, Frank Smi!h, ~r., Monroe Co.; Senate Minority Leader, Raymond Dzendzel, (D) DetrOit; Jackson Co. legislative Chrmn., Dwain Dancer and Representative Wm. he said. Copeland (D), Wyandotte. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 FIVE National Leader Visits lVIichigan American Farm Bureau Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Fleming, was impressive in his appearance before the top county Farm Bureau officers gathered recently at the annual Presidents' Conference at Camp Kett. He opened his remarks by telling the group that a prime reason for Farm Bureau growth is that the organization is accurately reflecting the feeling, of the clear majority of its members. Organized in 49 states and Puerto Rico: the American Farm Bur~au, with 1,703,908 family members, is by far the largest general farm organization in the United States and in the world. DOUBLE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME for Michigan was the issue on a 30-minute television panel show taped for later viewing by WJRT-TV, Flint. Presenting the farmer-viewpoint is Oan Reed, secretary-manager of the Michigan Farm Bureau (second from right). Others included Rep. Wm. V. Weber, House sponsor of a bill to keep Michigan on Eastern Standard time, and representa- tives from the State Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants' Association, and Mich. theatres. Background Report DAYLIGHT "SAVING" By Robert E. Smith clocks ahead from early spring the-clock shifts would create hard- Legislative Counsel to late fall? ships. Further hardships would Michigan has been on Daylight be caused some religions whose The issue of «Double Day- Saving Time the year-round for rituals and beliefs are governed light Saving Time" has now be- nearly 20 years. To make any by sundown to sundown. Mothers come the most controversial issue . change would be equivalent to with small children would have. before the Michigan Legislature, "Double Daylight Saving Time." problems geting them to bed at with everybody getting in .on the The question can be summar- a reasonable time. act on one side or the other. Many ized to: "Who will win the issue There is a safety facfar of with selfish purposes are doing - the pleasure seekers ar those those who would be forced to go everything to lend confusion to who will find it a hardship?" Is to work in the morning darkness SURROUNDED - by well-wishers, is Roger Fleming (center) the issue rather than light. it better that the golfers, boaters, as a result of tampering with the Secretary-Treasurer of the American Farm Bureau Federation The questions boil down to tourists and recreation seekers Qe clock. School children would be and. director of the Washington office. To his left is Michigan perhaps two: (1) Must Michigan given another hour of daylight at required to. wait in the dark Farm Bureau board member, Kenneth Bull. To the right is submit to the federal mandate the end of a day, or should others hours for a school bus, thus 'cre. Michigan Farm Bureau Vice President, Dean Pridgeon. that "Double Daylight Saving be forced to accept another hour ating-an additional factor of dan- Time" be automatically adopted? of darkness at the beginning of , ger. Fleming, who was the final Fleming reported that the new and (2) \VilI the Michigan Legis- the day? In short, whose concern should speaker on the two-day program, federal budget calls for 68.000 lahlre take action in time to pre- - Farmers' whole economic lives be given' first consideration - the talked with the Farm Bureau new goyernment employees. "of vent this from happening and and incomes are geared to the pleasllre seekers or those to whom leaders about some of the issues which 1400 are to be added in the keep ~Hchigall on Eastern Stan- SU11 •... The fact that many other the "Dollble Fast Time" wOlild facing agriculture in 1967. Department of Agriculhlre." dard Time, without moxing the kinds of work are !Jased 011 rOllnd- mean hardship? Current trade agreement nego- Fleming pointed out that this tiations in Geneya, Switzerland, was a good indication that there might well be one of the most was no planned reduction in ~O\'- important issues facing farmers f'rnment farm programs. Farm this year, Fleming said. Hmcau policy calls for effort" to "Since the 1930's, t1ff' ForJ/l reduce the bud~et "hy a hillion Hureall has been interestrd in ('x- dollars or ~o in an area where pmuling exports for agricultural we know what wl,'re talking commodities, and for reci}J1'ocaily ahout - the a~ricllitural budget," reducing barriers to trade. hoth -he said. here and abroad. Another issue facing agriculture "The Farm Bureall has nrver this year, according to Fleming. bcen a .sllcker' in this business, will be an effort to change the but we are being played for one agricultural «parity" formula. He right now in Geneva," the farm explained that the original con- leader said. cept of the parity formula was for Fleming explained that present a «measure of the difference be- trade agreements law requires tween what's happening to farm that before we reduce tariffs or receipts, and to farm expenses." other barriers to imports into this country, we have to get from the Farm Bureau has traditionallv other country reductions in their supported the formula «as a devic~ restrictions against our exports of to measure how farmers were do- agricultural products. ing on receipts as compared with Due to a reluctance on the part their cost structure," he said, but of the European Common Market has opposed the use of the form- Countries to negotiate under these ula for governmental determina- tion of what the price farmers Onewhen of those days conditions, Fleming reported that the United States is now pre- receive for farm products should your phone means so much pared to settle at Geneva for be "because it wasn't attuned to "nothing more worthwhile, as far the market." You're weathered in with a houseful of kids. as reciprocal benefits to the Uni- The reason for attempts to ted States, than a commodity scuttle the parity fonnula, Flem- So you call for the weather report and learn it's a agreement." ing said, is that present govern- stay-at-home day. But ... you had places to go to and things «This provides nothing, as far ment policies r re designed to to do. So, you cancel your appointment at the hairdresser's. as agriculture is concerned," Flem- drive market prices down, forcing Call the ~rugstore and orner more of the baby's ing said. "They go right ah('ad farmers to depend on government block~?g tiS out of the market paymen ts for their income. special formula ... just in case. And then you call your there. friend to tell her the shopping trip is off. Since government payments are Historicallv, international com- not included in the parity form- What else in your home does so much for you, modity ag;e~ments have been of ula, Fleming explained that any little value to U.S. agriculture, and costs so little? "success" on the pmt of the Fleming said. @ Michigan • Bell Part of the Nationwide Bell System «I didn't know what a peeled zero was until I saw this thing (commodity agreements) in oper- "planners" results in further low- ering of the parity ratio. "Since they don't plan to ation. A peeled zero is when change the program, they want you've got nothing - and don't to eliminate the formula," Flem- know it," he explained. ing concluded. 1 I ) SIX March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS full support to MICHIGAN WEEK FARM SAlESHfOAlEN.SET A group of 70 enthusiastic saleswomen met in Lansing, Jan- uary 20, to discuss methods of promotion and pledge their support of a statewide sales campaign. Their product: the state of nlichigal1. The group: i\1ichigan \Veek Council of \\Tomen's Organizations, chaired this year by Mrs. \Villiam Scramlin, state chainnan of the Fann Bureau \Vomen. The meeting, conducted as a sample ~fichigan 'Veek activity, igan scenic postcard to someone featured a luncheon menu of in another state or. country every Michigan foods, served on Mich- day of Michigan Week, May 21- igan placemats designed by sixth- 27; adopt some project for the grade students from the Lansing betterment of Michigan or their - l\nciJ;gan Avenue School. At each own community; take leadership place setting was a "loot bag" fil- in community Michigan "Veek ac- led with ~fichigan products, in- tivities; practice and promote cluding a 'Vhite Pine seedling- hospitality to help make Michigan Michigan's state tree - courtesy recognized as the "friendliest of the ~fichigan Association of place on earth", and take part in Nurserymen, and ~fichigan beans, Keep ~Iichigan Beautiful cam- KEY WORDS in Michigan Week promotion are: "learning, Showing, Selling and Building," contributed by ~fichigan Elevator paign. Mrs. Don Weeks (left), Greater Michigan Foundation, tells Mrs. Wm. Scramlin, Farm Bureau Exchange, division of Farm Bur- Chairman Mrs. Scramlin issued Women's chairman. Mrs. Scramlin is serving as the 1967 chairman of the Michigan Week Coun- eau Services. a challenge to the women~s or- cil of Women's Organizations, which met in lansing, January 20. The women, representing 34 ganization representatives: "Each ,. statewide groups, adopted a plan (If us, through ~Iichigan 'Veek, of enlistment through their clubs and organi;:.ations for members to act as "Michigan Minut.emen"- pledged to sell the advantages and has an excellent opportunity to work for the progress of our state. Year around, each women's club or organization should devise and MARCH 10- for emblem law I attractions of their state. carry out a program or project of Use of the bright, orange, tri- eall Women in Michigan. Most reports orders for 500, with plans "It takes a vear to make a its own for the betterment of angular slow-moving vehicle em- counties have made them avail- for another 500 in the near future. 'Veek," \V. LO\~'e]] Treaster, di- ~lichigan and to highlight it dur- blem on all equipment with a able through county Farm Bureau potential speed of no more than Publicity plays an important rector of Information Services, ing ~lichigan \Veek. offices, county safety chairmen, 25 miles per hour, travelling on part in the project and the Farm ~Iichigan State University, told "The sense of accomplishment insurance agents and petroleum ~J ichigan highways, become~ Bureau \Vomen are taking ad- the women, as he explained that and feeling of pride in having dealers. Others are working. in mandatory March 10-1967. vantage of their local news media Michigan 'Veek projects should be done something for Michigan are cooperation with their local farm The law, Public. Act 163, re- outlets for this service, as well as year-long activities with a climax well worth working for. Each machinery dealers, FF A Chapters quires use of the emblem to warn their Farm Bureau publications. during the designated week. Trea- organi::.afion, with its particular and local elevators and Farm ster, chairman of the ~Iichigan field of interest, is in good position motorists to "Slow Down!" when Bureau stores. Helen Atwood, Farm Bureau 'Veek steering committee, indica- to do ;ust that - with a better they see the fluorescent triangle Alpena County reports an ini- Women's coordinator, urges accel- ted that key words for activities .\1 ichigan a.s a goal," she said. ahead. Farm Bureau 'Vomen tial order of 150 emblems with eration of this safety pro;ect dur- should be: learning, showing, sell- throughout the state are promot- plans for 500 more emblems to ing March, with special emphasis ~lrs. Scramlin urges all Farm ing and selling the emblems as a ing and building. distribute through five different on publicizing the March 10 ef- Bureau 'Vomen to begin their life-saving project. local organizations. Antrim Coun- fective date. "We hope every The state council requests that roles now as Michigan Minute- Ag-Tronic, Inc."supplier of the ty has six display boards in var- county Women's Committee is all women's organizations encour- men to promote "Michigan - emblems, reports that 16,000 ious business places with handy working hard on this worthwhile age each member to send a Mich- Dynamic in 'VorId Progress." have been ordered by Farm Bur- order blanks for convenience. Cass project,'" ~he said. FAR~ BURE.AUW~MEN througho.ut' the state,. including Saginaw County, are hard at work on THE WINNER of a Michigan city contest was Mrs. leland Smith the "fe-saVing prolect of pro~otlng and seiling slow-moving vehicle emblems. Shown is Sag,i- (right), Detroit, of Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. Presenting her n~w County Farn:' Bureau preSIdent, Rudolph Reinbold, with (left to right) Mrs. Raymond Jae- with the Farm Bureau Women's "Country Kitchen Cookbook" nicke, safety chairman; Mrs. ~esley Young~ women's chairman; Mrs. Melvin Deisig, vice-chair- is Mrs, Clare Carpenter, vice chairman of the F.B. Women. man, and Mrs. B. H. Baker, Dlst. 8 Women s c.hairman. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 SEVEN SERIOUS FUN-IN SANILAC HOLIDAY in New York City A fabulous New York "Holiday" - complete with top Broadway shows, dinner at Sardfs, snack at the Latin Quarter - all the things which make New York the "Fun Capital" of the world - is now available to Farm Bureau members and friends. Three never-to-be-forgotten days and nights will be highlighted by three of the most outstanding shows to hit Bloadway in recent years - "Mame," "Odd Couple," and "Walking Happy." The tour group will leave Detroit by jet at 10:35 a.m., Friday, March 31, arriving at Kennedy Airport, 12:00 noon. From the airport to the Manhattan Hotel, headquarters for the next fun-filled days, beginning with an evening per- formance of "Marne." The first day will be topped off in grand style with dinner at the world-famous Sardi's. Saturday morning is at your leisure - perhaps window "SilAS HANGBACK" - played by overalled Duane ("Dewey") Sugden, is urged to "join today shopping on Fifth Avenue or a stroll through Central Park. and help pay your way" by Farm Bureau Insurance man David Brandt. Sugden is Regional Rep- "Walking Happy" is on the schedule for the afternoon, resentative for the Mich. Farm Bureau in the Thumb area. The occasion was the Sanilac Kick-off. then an evening performance of "Odd Couple:' This ex- citing day will be climaxed with a midnight snack at the Latin Quarter. Sunday morning is free to attend the church of your r choice, with sightseeing tour of Lower New York scheduled for the afternoon. Free time again Monday morning - buy some souvenirs or visit some of the spots you've always wanted to see. Depart from Kennedy Airport at 4:15 and arrive in Detroit at 5:59 p.m., Monday, April 3. Cost per person: $178.88 including air jet travel from Detroit to New York and return, three nights' lodging at the Manhattan Hotel, your dinner at Sardi's, snack at the Latin Quarter, and tickets to the three scheduled Broad- way shows. Because tickets for the Broadway shows must be ordered well in advance, an early reservation is required. Fill out the reservation coupon and mail TODAY. r--------~---------------------- I RESERVATION REQUEST : Please reserve places on the New York "Holiday." : Enclosed is check for ($178.88 per person MEMBERSHIP IS THE KEY- to a stronger Farm Bureau, Mrs. leonard Wiswell, Sanilac county Roll- I made payable to Hoosier Travel Services, Inc.) Call chairman, tells workers in an enthusiastic membership kick-off meeting. Mrs. Wiswell also I DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: MARCH 15 serves as County Women's Chairman, and has been head of the Information Committee. II Name: I : Address: _ RURAl-ElECTRt\.; fJlSCUSSION -------------------------------~ Michigan Rural Electric lead- ers met recently with Farm Bur- A/j eau officials to discuss the rural AUCTION! electric promotion program and adequate financing for the 15 Michigan cooperatives. William Parsons, president of the Top-of-Michigan Electric Co- DAIRY DISPERSAL SALE operative, and Harry Hartzell, vice president, Cherryland Rural Electric, explained that providing rural Michigan with an economi- lAKIES' FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FARM cal source of electric energy is the prime goal of Michigan rural SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1967 electric cooperatives. "Electrical power is certainly going to become more important Sale b,egins at 10:30 a.m. to rural arGas due to the many rural facilities which are being 35 head of Purebred Holstein cows, developed) such as hospitals, wa- ter and sewage treatment, rural heifers and calves, all artificial bred, schools, rural industries - all im- all on DHIA test program. possible without electrical power," MICHIGAN RURAL ELECTRIClEADERS - William Parsons (left), thev said. and Harry Hartzell, show Michigan Farm Bureau president, Elton Fine herd of Holstein dairy cattle with Over the years, Michigan Farm Smith, and secretary-manager, Dan E. Reed (right), a clock top production records (highest pro- Bureau has supported the develop- radio similar to those given to each cooperative member who ment of rural electric co-ops. purchases a major home appliance this spring. ducing 3-year-old cow in Macomb County in 1965 -also second highest ceo)a county Farm Bureau. Rus- friendly man with steel grey hair, A PIONEER PASSES producing 4-year-old cow in Macomb sell was the first insurance agent a ready smile and a twinkle in Farm Bureau honors the mem- that served the members of his his eye. County in 1966, with 833 Ibs. butter- ory of Russell McLachlan, Evart, county. Both were well known fat). who passed away February 5. In as delegates to Farm Bureau state many ways, he and his wife, conventions in years past. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALE lOCATED: . 1 mile Northeast of Romeo, at Rhoda, who survives him, were The McLachlans were the par- 12840 33-Mile Rd., 1 mile East pioneers in the development of ents of 13 children, who, like • JOHN DEERE 1010 Dozer Farm Bureau in ~lichigan. their parents, have been active in • ALLIS-CHALMERS H.D.5 Dozer of Van Dyke {M- 53} The ~fcLachJans had much to Farm Bureau. A son, Archie, has • JOHN DEERE 2010 do with the organizing of the been well-known for his activities Loader-Backhoe ROBERT lAKIE, PAUL HillMAN, Osceola County Farm Bureau and in Farm Bureau Young People. /fJ{u;t 61 other ~J Proprietor Auctioneer in the early years, Russen often Another son, John, has been the r ulsed Dozers, wheel D exchanged work with the folks in manager of branch operations for Loader-Backhoes in .U"""~;'-:-" Phone Romeo, 752-2636 Mecosta and Missaukee county Farm Bureau Services at \Vest our two yards .... ~:~~:=- Farm Bureaus during their mem- Branch, Fremont, and presently, . I Capac State Savings Bank, Clerk (Lunch Wagon on grounds) bership drives. Rhoda McLachlan was the first at Traverse City. LANSING Those who knew Russell Mc- 3600 N. Grand River secretary of the reorganized Os- Lachlan will remember him as a Phone: 517485.7257 I GRAND RAPIDS 840 40th Street, S.E. Phone: 616 241.4441 EIGHT March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS MARKET .DEVElOPMENT COMMODITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES NAMED advisory to board Six important commodity advisory committees are appointed each year by the President of the Michigan Fann Bureau to help state board directors make decisions of concern to specific commodity interests. Included are committees dealing with livestock, dairy, fruit, vegetables, field crops and poultry. Named to the Fruit committee have been: Henry Miller, Ber- To the Poultry committee: rien; Minard Farley, Jr., Cal- James B. Smith, St. Joseph; M. houn; Edward \Vasem, 'Vashten- Burdette Carroll, Lenawee; Glenn aw; Phillip Dunlop, Barry; Parmer Livermore, Macomb; \Vayne Phillips, Clinton; H. James Fitch, Schipper, Allegan; Wilbur Lee, Mason; Donald Turner, Saginaw; Ingham; John Eichler, Huron; Donald Nugent, Benzie; George Eugene 'Yager, Mecosta; Dollivar Kelly, Northwest Michigan; and Block, Gladwin; Dan Deal, Manis- ~Iyron Dowd, Van Buren. tee; Russell Dohm, Charlevoix and Carl Theuerhauf, Menominee. Named to the Vegetable com- Named to the Livestock com- mittee by President Elton Smith mittee are: Robert Norris, Ber- were: Robelt Hull, Cass; Gerald rien; Blaine Van Sickle, Calhoun; Dixon, Jackson; Jim Diefenthaler, Bernard Kuhns, Livingston; Dav- Livingston; Leon Bmsh, Allegan; id Clark, Allegan; Earl Johnson, Veril Baldwin, Ingham; Albert Genesee; Albert Bach, Huron; Scholtens, Newaygo; Ren De- Al J. Van Aelst, Oceana; Richard Ruiter, Missaukee; George Kloos- Samson, losco; Robert Burie, ter, Charlevoix; Joa Penzien, Ma- Menominee and Leon Cowdry, comb and Robert Sprenger, Ingham. Midland. MECHANICAL ASPARAGUS HARVESTING MACHINE - which harvests selectively only those On the Field Crops committee spears of proper growth, represents a major break-through in the industry. The machine, manu- Dairy committee members in- are: Jim Sparks, Cass; Dwain factured by the Hart-Carter Co., Peoria, Illinois, and field-tested in 1966, will be shown at two clude: Harry \Vebb, Van Buren; Dancer, Jackson; Chester Metz, open house events - March 7 at Van Buren County Farm Bureau Building, Paw Paw, and March \Vayland Hart, Lenawee; Henry Monroe; Forest Begerow, Barry; 9 at the Golden Hart Equipment Sales, Hart. Brodacki, Macomb; Earl Mulder, Clayton Brunger, Shiawassee; Ottawa; Frank McCalla, Ingham; Ronald Pattulo, Sanilac; Rudolph Max Reinbold, Saginaw; Walter Core, John Graham, Tuscola; Brink, Newaygo; Charles Cary, Jr., Northwest Michigan; and ASPARAGUS GROP Gratiot; Gordon Hayward, Kal- Venner Valli, Marquette-Alger. kaska; Eugene Fleming, Otsego; Several additional persons have IS FAST GROWING David Crandall, Menominee; received committee appointments, Frank \Viersma, Kent; and Ralph but names have been omitted The fastest growing, most live- Letson, Eaton. pending acceptance. wire marketing organization in the state centers on asparagus, with membership in the new As- Ag-Marketing Clinic paragus Division of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Market- ing Association growing "by leaps and bounds" according to MA- The 13th annual Agricultural - present and future capacities, CMA officials. Marketing and Agribusiness Clinic the country elevator's role in meet- West-central and southwest is scheduled for March 14 and 15, ing the sanitation requirements Michigan counties are primarily KeIJogg Center, Michigan State for food and feed, and corn stor- involved in the new organization, University, East Lansing. All co- age by chilling. \Vm. Guthrie, now assembling a solid supply of operative managers and directors execlltive vice president of Farm quality processing asparagus pro- are urged to attend the two-day BlIrcau Services and Farmers Pe- duction to offer freezers and sessi01l, witTz a special invitati01l frolellm Coopcrative, and Dea1l canners. to directors of agribusiness firms McC01lkey of thc Dura1ld Milling to the March 14th meeting. Compa1lY, will discuss new ap- Coal of the Association is to establish realistic selling condi- R . tr f .11 b . t 9 00 17roacTzesto marketing grain and egIs a Ion WI. egm a: farm sUl>plies. tions - and to bring fuJl market a.m., Tuesday, WIth the program value and higher net profits to starting at 10:00 when Clayton \Vednesday morning's program growers. Johnson, manager, Mid-State Ter- wiII include discussion on recruit- Included in the Marketing minaI, speaks on "The Potential ment programs for agricultural Committee for the new division for Grain Exporting in the North." marketing firms, getting the most Michigan Elevator Exchange traf- from the labor force, boss-em- are: Roy Bisnett, Alan Mandigo fic manager, C.A. Seeley, wiII ployee relationships, and how to and Ferris Pierson, all of Van ask "What Next?" as he discusses utilize labor in relation to seasonal Buren county; Alton Wendzel, "Point to Point Rates for Corn." demand. Berrien, and Paul Wicks, Casso Question and answer periods wiII "Financing in the Future - Others include Don Hawley follow each topic. Agribusiness and their Customers" and Tom Greiner, of Oceana. Luncheon speaker on the first will be the topic of Dr. John Alternates include Ernest Fro- day's program wiII be Dr. E. Dean Brake, Department of Agricultural ehlich, Van Buren, Dan Schultz, Vaughn, assistant director of the Economics, M.S.U., on Wednes- Berrien, Wm. Burmeister and Ma- Marketing and Utilization Sci- day afternoon. Lloyd Ullyot, thew Kokx, both of Oceana. ences, U.S.D.A., \Vashington, president of the St. Paul Bank D.C., speaking on "Agriculture's All were elected by grower- of Cooperatives, will speak on the Stake in Transportation." members. Together they will es- "Efficient Use of Capital," fol- The afternoon session wiII be lowed by a panel discussion "Fi- tablish operating policies for the devoted to topics on grain drying nancing - Leasing or Buying?" asparagus division. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 NINE ALL; eRQ~DUCTS .SAL,E ! ! . ; , ... - .- ; , . ,- " " ' ,~:. " .~ < .. ~.. .~:--' " " ~ ' --. SPECIAL PRODUCTS FOR - SPECIAL FARM NEEDS Farmers Petroleum makes it their business to provide the special products for your special farm needs. It is a farmer-owned organization ... one of the dynamic affiliates of the Michigan Farm Bureau. -GRIP TIRE TEN March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS GET IN THE FIELD EARLY WITH EASY-ON-EASY-OFF DUAL WHEELS! Farmers Petroleum dealer and agent can show you the easy way to have dual wheels ... in a matter of minutes, you can snap the wheel on when you need it ... snap it off when you don't! 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As a militant farm organization, the Michigan Farm Bureau and its affiliated service companies have operated liaison com- mittees, both at the state level and in the field, for the past fifteen years. The very existence of these committees recog- NOT FOR nizes that what one segment of an organization like Farm TODAV'S Bureau may do, vitally affects the rest of the Farm Bureau BUSINESS system - all other segments - in success and progress. AGRONOMIST Problems of one segment become problems-in-common. Such problems require cooperation to bring about their solution. FOR THE MAN IN For various segments to work at cross purposes with other seg- THE KNOW, IT'S ments could mean mutual harm or disaster to all. So, for many years, Farm Bureau and the affiliated company A.S.T.M 499 staff people have met to explore areas of common interest, tell what is being done, and to solve common problems. The field RAIL STEEL contact men of the Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Ser- vices, Farmers Petroleum Cooperative and the Farm Bureau Insurance Group have gathered monthly in their home areas to carryon the same exercise. Alkyd ENAM EL This "All-Liaison Committee Rally" of March 9th and 10th \\U.S. FRESH FANCY QUALITY" eggs from Form Bureau Services finish plants in Brighton and Jenison require constant checking by brings together the members of the state-level Liaison Com- GALVANIZED USDA inspectors. Every botch of eggs coming from the form mittee and the field personnel who make up the .regional is examined for yolk color and consistency of whites. After FASTENERS committees from around the state. The main theme of the the eggs are ready for market, they are again spot-checked (Precounted-packaged) rally will be to "Know Your Farm Bureau Companies, Their to see if they meet with the requirments of this particular grade. Policies, Plans and Future Dimensions." This program may be regarded as a first step in the fulfill- ment of a policy statement passed by the Farm Bureau dele- Which came first - the chic- per day - eggs which are vir- Sl~+ ken or the egg? Without attempt- tually untouched by human hands gates at the recent ~1ichigan Farm Bureau convention in ing to settle the age-old contro- during the amazingly fast and ef- Lansing. This policy declares: versy, most poultry farmers agree ficient process of washing, grad- that when it comes to egg buying, ing and packaging. Available throughout Michigan "The employed representatives of the Michigan from the consumer comes first. Equally important is the fact Farm Bureau and all of its affiliated service companies Mrs. Consumer cares intensely Farm Bureau Services Dealers that the eggs are «temperature represent Farm Bureau, in general, when contacting about high-quality eggs. There controlled" - picked up at the and members around the state, and the public-at-Iarge. is no other food item about which farm. by refrigerated truck and "Uninformed or misinformed employees or agents she appears more critical. N utri- delivered to the store by refriger- may contribute to a poor or weak image of Farm lion-wise, taste-wise, eggs are one ated truck - insuring the fresh- FARM BUREAU Bureau, either in answers given to questions or state- of the most important fooM on ness which is so important to the SERVICES, INC. ments made to other people when the information her family's daily menu - and homemaker. Lansing, Michigan involves companies other than their own. A lack of quality and freshness are a «must" Uniformity is another impor- as far as she is concerned. tant factor - and this is made infonnation shows a weak interest on their part toward Eggs for food have been around possible through a system of feed- the operations. They are also Farm Bureau generally when inquiries are made. for a long time. History records ing the same rations to all birds impressed with the immaculacy "We feel that all persons, employees or agents that at one time, eggs preserved under the Farm Bureau program. of the plants. representing Farm Bureau and all of its affiliates who for years in caustic lime were A resident U.S.D.A. inspector According to Jim Seddon, man- contact people in the field should be given intensive considered quite a delicacy. To- at each plant samples every batch ager of Farm Bureau Services' egg and regular orientation regarding philosophy, pro- day's homemaker, however, in- of eggs coming from the farm, marketing program, the two plants grams, services and operations of Farm Bureau and sists on eggs that are as fresh examining them for yolk color and will handle 12 million dozen eggs all other affiliates. as modern convenience can po~- consistency of whites. After the (t/wt's 144,000,000 eggs!) this "As matters now stand, many employees and agents sibly supply. If she had her way, eggs have been processed, the year. seriously lack the understanding needed and often she'd probably catch the egg as inspector periodically opens car- This rapid growth is due main- soon as it left the hen to insure tons ready for market, checking ly to two reasons. One is the show small concern for affairs other than those of freshness. the grading and quality to see if increase in the size of flocks. their own company or organization. It should be But since this isn't practical they meet the requirements of Seven years ago, when the egg recognized that such a shortcoming can weaken the or possible, many homemakers this particular grade. Farm Bur- marketing program began, Sed- support and loyalty of members to whom they speak. have found in their supermarkets eau Services is the only producer don reports, the average size "We feel that organization-wide meetings to orient what they consider the next best in Michigan which uses this con- flock was 3,000 birds. Today the and enthuse such personnel would be worth the time source - cartons marked "U.S. stant double-check process. average is over 10,000 with some and expense involved by all companies, and we request Fresh Fancy Quality Country Visitors to the Brighton and as high as 12-15,000. that the managers of the Farm Bureau and all affili- Queen" eggs from Farm Bureau Jenison egg plants are amazed at The second reason is DEMAND ated companies plan and hold joint meetings designed Services, Inc. the speed and efficiency with - as Mrs. Consumer becomes in- From each of its two modern which such a great number of creasingly aware that she cm) to present a well-grounded and united front by all plants, in Brighton and Jenison, eggs are handled with so little depend on «Country Queens" for such personnel before all people." Farm Bureau Services handles hand labor - and marvel at the the Very Important People in her Plans call for the Liaison Rally to open with an excellent approximately 25,000 dozen eggs push-button panel which controls life. film appropriately called "Liaison" followed by a panel of staff people who discuss its application to the relationships between Farm Bureau company personnel. On Friday, March 10th, Dan Reed, ~1anager of the ~1ichigan Farm Bureau, will discuss the makeup, objectives and policies of the parent organization. Nile Vermillion, administrative vice-president of the Farm Bureau Insurance Group, will draft the story for his companies. William Guthrie, Manager of the Farm Bureau Services and the Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, will present the case for these companies. Robert Braden, ~1anager of the ~1ichigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association and the Mich- igan Agricultural Services Association, will acquaint tpe men with the work of his organizations. Time will be allowed for questions and discussion. The meeting of managers and men is very appropriate to the occasion. The "Liaison" idea calls for meetings of manage- ment and their field forces on an eyeball-to-eyeball basis occasionally. For many new field personnel, this will be the first opportunity to meet the managers of all Farm Bureau companies. Present plans call for more of these get-togethers in the VERY LITTLEHAND LABOR is used in the modern Form Bureau Services egg plants. From the future. The State Liaison Committee has recommended, and time they are set on the machine - all through the cleaning, grading and pocking process- managers have agreed, that such infonnational rallies should they are untouched by human hands. The fast and efficient operations are controlled by be scheduled as often as twice per year. push-button panels. Each of the two plants handles about 25,000 dozen eggs doily. FOURTEEN March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TOPICS selected "All present and accounted for!" This was the response of the newly-appointed State Discussion Topic Committee to the call for their recent meeting where every district was repre- sented. The State Discussion Topic Committee is the oldest standing program committee in the ~f ichigan Farm Bureau. It has functioned since 1942. The task of the committee is to consider suggestions submitted by the Community Farm Bureaus and to choose topics for discussion in these groups. For the approach- ing discussion series, the groups had submitted more than two hundred different topic areas as possibilities. President Elton Smith appointed the new members of this committee in early December. Each Farm Bureau district has a member-representative and an alternate appointee. The State Discussion Topic Committee meets each six months. It will meet again in July. It is our pleasure to introduce the committee members who represented your district in the Jan- uary meeting. District 1- Ian Vosberg, Climax, Kalamazoo County. District 2- Dwain Dancer, Munith, Jackson County. District 3- 'Villiam Bamber, Howell, Livingston County. District 4- Wayne Pennock, Nashville, Barry County. District 5- Paul Seegar, Bath, Clinton County, Alternate attending for Russell Rowe of Mason, Ingham County. District 6- vVayne Sturm, Pigeon, Huron County District 7- Mrs. Mary i\lain, Six Lakes, Montcalm County. District 8- Herbert Schmidt, Bay City, Bay County. District 9- Harold Vanderheide, McBain, 'Vexford County; lENAWEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU members, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruesink, Adrian, and Miss Ruby Yeutter (right), Clayton, meet with 2nd District Congressman, Marvin Esch, before leav- District 10 - i\1rs. Ardith vVieland, Charlevoix, Charlevoix ing for Pakistan as part of the Farm leader Exchange Program. The Ruesinks and Miss Yeutter County. were in Washington for a briefing prior to their departure with some 20 other participants. . District 11 (Upper Peninsula)-Gus i\lcFadden, Glad- stone, Alternate, attending for Oren K. Burto, or; Dr. Clifton Ganus, President, Freedom Conference- Harding College, Searcy, Arkan- sas; T. C. Petersen, director Consideration Daggett, Menominee County. of important proposals which are certain to of the Program Development Di- get the attention of the Legislature in the present session promp- Citizenship Seminar vision, American Farm Bureau Federation, and D. Hale Brake, Michigan State Association of Su- ted the committee to schedule such matters early in the series. These were given highest rating by the Community as well. Groups, Dates for two important state- principles of a free nation- pervisors. Many groups asked to include discussion of the action taken wide citizenship activities have versus government intervention. Cost for the five-day conference is $50 per person for room, meals, on the Workmen's Compensation bill. The Committee set this been announced. They are for Confirmed is the attendance of topic on the schedule for March. The tax reform issue is still the annual Farm Bureau Free- Dr. Harry M. Love, former chair- enrollment and materials. County Farm Bureaus are requested to "hot" both in the Legislature and in the interest of group mem- dom Conference, set for late man of the department of Agri- assign persons now to be respon- bers. The Committee posted this subject for the April dis- ~farch, and the Citizenship Sem- cultural Economics at Virginia inar, set for mid-July. sible for selection and sponsor- cussion schedule. Polytechnic Institute, and whose ship of seminar participants. Six other topics were designated as possible for the four An innovation aimed at allow- illustrated humorous (but also The camp is limited to 150 ing greater attendance, is the profound) lectures have won him remaining months of the series. Some degree of optional choice students, those who will be high decision to hold two identical nation-wide acclaim for his sup- has been provided in past years to allow for necessary change school juniors and seniors, allow- Freedom Conferences in different port of our system of government. ing all lower peninsula counties as developments may require. parts of the state on successive to send two delegates. A third Certain of these topics will be included in the months from days. The first of these will be delegate from. counties will be May through August: held at Central Michigan Univer- CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR accepted on a first-come, first- sity, Mt. Pleasant, March 30. The Julv 10-14 are the dates set serve basis, The Importance of "Right-to-Market" Laws in Farm second will be held on the follow- for the 1967 Young People's Citi- The program has been highly Bargaining. ing day. March 31. at Olivet Col- zenship Seminar at Camp Kett. successful in past years, with Shl- lege, Olivet. Should'Ve Hold Year-Round Sessions in Our Schools? Four major topics selected for dents gaining valuable knowledge Both conferences begin at 10:00 this year's seminar are: Systems about their country's government Current Problems in International Trade. in the morning and continue un- of Government, Americanism, and economic system, an aware- til 3:45 in the afternoon. Evening Economic Systems, and Partici- ness of their American Heritage, The Uninsured i\10torist Fund - Protection and the sessions are also planned. pating in Political Parties. and the leadel:ship training which Uses of the Funds. The conference this year will Several outstanding speakers is increased when they fulfill their The Closing of Township Dumps Under Health Reg- feature two nationally-known are scheduled to appear on the responsibility to appear before ulations - and the littering problem. "free enterprisers" who are ex- program, including Dr. John Fur- groups in their home communi- per.ted to examine the economic bay, renowned lecturer and auth- ties, following the conference. Are Court Decisions Protecting Criminals or Society? AWARDS DINNER FOR MOVE/#I TOP YOUNG FARMERS • :Michigan will salute its young agriculrnral leaders, March 4, at the 13th annual "Outstanding Young Fanner" awards ban- quet in :\rfanistee. Each year :\1ichigan Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) Chapters conduct local and state contests to select the young fanner whose activities merit him the title of "most outstanding." Local chapter winners are eligible for the state contest, and in turn, the state winner becomes eligible to compete in the national contest. J lldging is determined on such l-.n""""d=-'l-s-tr-ie-s----t '=-l-e -p-r-o-g-r-a-n-J, -w-i~ll .ll'tivities as progress in an agri- feature Dr. Arthur Mauch of l'lIltural career, soil and water Jlirhigan State University as the l nnselTation practices, and con- keYllote speaker. Dr. Mauch is lrihlltions to the well-being of professor of Agricultural Econ- l"mll1UlIlity, state and nation. Last omics at M.S.U. and Extension \'ear's winner was Calvin Lutz, proiect lead('r in puhlic policy . .lcti\'e ~Ianistee County Farm Evervone interested in the Hnreau leader. G.Y.F. 'program is invited to at- ~ Co-.~ponsor('d this year by the tend the banquet, which will be Packaging Corporation of A11lcr- held at the ~Ianistee Elks Tem- 'Ai- ira, Hardy Salt CompallY and ple in downtown ~lanistee. Tic- 1967 DISCUSSION TOPIC COMMITTEE - takes a long look at proposed topics - six months Standard Lime and Refractories kets are available from Tom Free- long. Don Kinsey, Director of Education and Research, chairs his last session before retirement CompOlIY - all Manistee based man, 456 Third Street, Manistee, June 1. The committee is authorized by the board, and appointed by the President. ' MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 FIFTEEN SPEAKING OUT ON WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FARM BUREAU SEEKS AMENDMENT! Farmers and insurance companies find their heads the carelessness or neglect of the employee, himself. worker. His handicap often makes him more sus- spinning trying to figure the "ins and outs" of the The 1965 Workmen's Compensation law has prac- ceptible to accident and injury, risks are greater, \Vorkmen's Compensation law of 1965 as it now tically thrown out the use of such common law de- and rates would prohibit giving him employment. a~!?}iesto agriculture. Farmers and insurers recog- fenses by farmers. This, in itself, would add to the' The day may not be too far off when persons apply- nize the present law as a maze of unworkable con- cost of the coverage, since the payment of claims to ing for work on farms will have to pass a physical fusIons'. This' 'law' will gol into' effect on May 1, an injured worker, whatever the cause, could be- examination. This is one way in which urban in- unless the Legislature acts to amend it. come a practical certainty. dustries help to keep their \Vorkmen's Compensation . If there are no amendments, the dizzy tangle of In 1966, Farm Bureau worked for and gained cost down. requirements demanded by the law is not the end legislative support to delay the effect of the law for No one knows how many farm employees have a of the problem. The whole vVorkmen's Compensa- one ye,ar- to permit time for study of the law physical handicap nor how many physically handi- tion program would be so fearfully costly, that many and to consider ways of removing the confusions capped might wish to do farm work. But it is farmers would have to figure ways to cut their and ruinous financial features of the law. This certain that, if they are put out "in the cold" on worker force. They could afford the required bene- period ends on the first of :May. ' this score, many will not find other jobs, and will fits for very few workers, indeed! It is practically impossible' to tell any certain become public burdens. This Michigan ,law, as it stands, is more liberal in farmer what 'Vorkmen's Compensation coverage for It will require a two-thirds favorable vote of both its benefits to workers than any similar Act in any his worker force will cost him. Perhaps the most Houses to give any amendment to the Workmen's other state in the nation. accurate answer to that question is - "plenty!" But Compensation law "immediate effect." It would It includes unlimited medical care for workers a good many different factors will affect the total need "immediate effect" to get in ahead of the injured while covered by the law, lifetime payments cost. May 1 deadline. Most farm employers are less concerned about Senate Bill No. 17 seems to stand a fair chance for loss of time off the job, and full payments for the requirement to provide medical and hospital of being brought out of committee. A similar bill treatments or aids involved in restoring the capacity coverage than for the other features of the law. is in the House. A third bill calls for complete re- of the worker to perform a job - including surgical devices, artificial limbs, etc. Farmers have been providing medical and hospital peal of the 'Vorkmen's Compensation law. Such a In business and industry, Workmen's Compensa- insurance for workers for some time. The proposed demand appears hopeless. amendment (S. 17) of 1967 would require hospital Farm Bureau has favored definite amendments to tion becomes a "consumer tax" - with costs of the and medical coverage for all workers at the time the law early in this 1967 session of the Legisla- program added to the price of the goods being sold. of their employment. ture - changes such as are found in Senate Bill 17. But farmers have found it difficult to sell their Employers would furnish unlimited medical, surgical products for a determined price in the market of In an important way, the law will affect practi- and hospital coverages, and, in the event of death, our economy. In the national market, Michigan cally all farmers. Detailed records will have to be $750 burial expenses. Employees would be eligible farm products are in competition with products from kept - wht!ther the farmer hires workers or not- for these coverages as soon as they begin work. As the other states - and in many of these the state records of all the work done on the farm, even by indicated before, most farmers are already provid- pays for much of the compensation program. This members of the family - to prove that the farmer ing much of this coverage. means that farmers and handlers can sell non-Mich- DOES NOT come under the provisions of the law! But under the proposed amendments, farm em- igan products at lower prices than needed for Perhaps you had not thought of that angle! ployers would not be required to pay costly rates Michigan farm products. Only nine other states Rates to be charged for the full \Vorkmen's Com- to guarantee against the workers' loss of time and have compulsory Workmen's Compensation for pensation coverage are set by a "Rating Bureau", wages. And the right of the farmer to use his agriculture. but they must be approved by the ?\fichigan Insur- common-law defenses would be restored. Until Michigan's \Vorkmen's Compensation law ance Department. Such coverage, under the 1965 T~~ID~wooWm~riillyd~ct~rorl~ of 1965 was passed, farmers could appeal in the law, bears the heavy payment rate of $8.26 per $100 the program. Rates would run about $2.00 per $100 courts to certain defenses (which were matters of of wages - including the value of all such things of wages or less, as opposed to the heavy cost of common sense rather than of the law). There were, as housing, food, gasoline, cars, equipment, and the $8.26 per $100 of payroll. Farmers might be able generally, about three forms of appeal that could like, provided for the employees. The minimum to live with the $2.00 rate. be made under the "common law defenses." yearly premium for each employer's policy would Farm Bureau needs the full support of its mem- It could be argued that the injured worker knew be $232, regardless of the number of employees bers and others in the effort to persuade legislators the dangers of the job he was tackling, and under- covered. to pass the needed changes in the law. The amend- took to do the job anyway, thus assuming some of It seems quite clear that such a financial jolt ments must run a long gauntlet of legislative pro- the risks. Or, if the injury was due to some careless would slap the lid firmly on the number of employees cedure before bein~ approved, - and, on this front, or deliberate act of another fellow-employee, most farmers could afford to hire - fewer than in we need overwhelmin~ cooperation in both legis- the employer had some defense, since some of the the past - and often fewer than the farmer may lath'e Houses. Have you written your Representa- responsibility could be shifted to the offending fel- actually need. He has to figure out whether the tive and Senator? low-employee. The third "common law" defense earnings of the farm (or the particular crop) will became possible where it could be shown that the carry the added burden. NEXT MON:rH/S TOPIC employee's injury was caused, to some extent, by Farmers will not be able to hire the handicapped The ins and outs of TAX REFORM SIXTEEN March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEW AGRICULTURE IN ACTION PICTORIAL REPORT PIG-PEN SCIENCE MICHIGAN-TO TUNISIA THESE LITTLEPIGS - have a \\house" built of stainless steel, an example of a growing trend FLIGHT FRIGHT- caused a little tugging to be necessary to toward more sophisticated materials in farm production. The pen i~ part of a "work factory" get this sturdy Hereford bull from truck to airplane recently for designed for indoor raising of premium hogs, and a far cry from the times when every farm an Air-France all cargo flight from New York to Tunis, North had a handful of hogs running loose to shift for themselves. Hopefully, swine producers will Africa. Pulling the rope is Russell Hartzler, director of Michigan use such methods to outbalance soaring production costs CROP - Christian Rural Overseas Program. SAFETY FLASHER MARKSMANSHIP FEAT RECALLED \ r \ \\ENGINEER OF THE YEAR" - was the title given John Zich, at a Farmers Week presentation at Michigarf State University. Zich, who works for the tractor division of Ford Motor Company, helped promote the safety flasher light which will soon be standard equipment on all new U.S. tractors. MACHINE-MUSCLES TIME OUT TO VISIT ... SCARCE MANPOWER - is being replaced on many Michigan BETWEEN SESSIONS - at the recent \\Presidents' Conference" held at Camp Kett for top county farms by machine-power as farmers scramble to adapt oper- Farm Bureau officers, this group found time to visit over coffee. They are: (from left) Don Hawley, ations to the labor scarcity. Fork lifts such as this are especially President, Oceana county; Dan Reed, Secretary-Manager, Michigan Farm Bureau; Lyle Sylvester, useful in orchards, handling fruit bins or pallets. Tuscola county and Walter Frahm, Michigan Fam Bureau board member.' Herb Schmidt photo MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 SEVENTEEN FARM Advertisers: BUREAU 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, MARKET 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: PLACE 20th of the month. 8 FARM EQUIPMENT 10 FARM FOR SALE 20 LIVESTOCK 20 LIVESTOCK 26 POULTRY DAIRY EQUIPMENT - Special stanchion FARM FOR SALE: 159 acres of ~ood FEEDING HOGS? Use salt free, high S.P.F. BOARS-GILTS OPE~ AND BRED. KLAGER'S DEKALB PROFIT PULLETS stalls, New York comfort stalls, Comfort- clay land. Four miles west of Gladwin. analysis Perfect Balancer 8 % phosphate Hamp, Duroc and York boars. Purebred - Order your started pullets that have Nook free stalls. Power unloadin~ feed All tillahle, tilin~, ~ood buildings and mineral feed in your hog feed. ~fix one and crossbred gilts; free of Rhinitis and heen raised on a proven ~rowinll: program. cart. Steel cow pens. Economy ventilation fences. Hog and beef setup. Alvin Shear- pound of Perfect Balancer with each 100 Virus Pneumonia, feed conversion and The growinjt birds are inspected weekly fans. Cable gutter-cleaner for smaller barns, er, Route #2, Gladwin, Michi~an 48624. lbs. of ground feed. You can eliminate certification records. Priced to sell. J. R. hv trained staff, vaccinated, de beaked and heavy chain for larger barns. Au~erless (2-2t-26p) 10 bone meal by using Perfect Balancer. Get Rinehart, Flora, Indiana. Phone: Office, delivered bv us in clean crates. If '"ou bunk feeders. Silo unloaders. Electric Perfect Balancer at vour elevator. The Flora - 967 -3911. Res., Burlington - keep records. )'OU will keep KLAGER DE- feed grinders. Feed tanks. Bale convey- FARMS FOR SALE IN EASTERN UPPER Gelatin Bone Co., Box 125, Em m e tt . .566-3318. (3-tf-41b) 20 KALBS. KLAGER HATCHERIES. Brid~e- ors. Literature free. Write Ottawa-Hitch, PENINSULA: 560 acres, modern home, ~iichigan. ( tf-50b) 20 water, Michigan. Telepbones: 313 429- FN321, Holland, Michigan 49423. 2 barns, silo, river and fences - $33,000 DAIRYMEN-Use Perfect Balancer 8% 7087 and 313 428-3034. (2-3t-54b) 8 terms; 320 acre grade A dairy farm, 46 phosphate mineral feed. Mix one pound (Washtenaw County) ( 9-tf-50b) 26 stanchions, 60 cattle, bulk tank and ma- HEREFORD BULLS-pure bred herd of Perfect Balancer to everv 100 lbs. of chinery - $38,000; 240 acre cattle ranch, sires. Ready for service. Also, res.tistered ground feed. You can eliminate bone meal GHOSTLEY PEARL "63" LEGHORNS. Complete line of parts and service for good creek and fences - total price $6,- heifers and calfs. E~t Valley Hereford Up to 87% production, place high in Co-op, Cockshutt and Black Hawk farm bv using Perfect Balancer. Get Perfect 600; 260 acre dairy farm, modern home Farm, 6611 Knapp St., Ada, Michigan. Balancer at vour elevator. The Gelatin Random Sample Tests and layinl1: houses. equipment. Also some used parts and at- and barn - $17,700. Contact John S. Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent County) Thoroughly Profit Proven, backed by 50 tachments for Co-op E-3 and E-4 tractors. Bone Co., BOll: 125, Emmett, Michigan. McDonald, Salesman for Wm. J. Johnston, (1l-tf-25b) 20 (tf-40b) 20 years breeding experience. Day-Old Pul. Heindl Implement Sales. Phone VO Broker. Pickford, Michigan. let Chicks or Started Pullets, 4 weeks and 8-9808. 1140 M-15, Reese, MichiJ1;an (3-2t-62p) 29 older. Special Prices now. Send for Free 48757. Across from Blumfield Town Hall. CATTLE FEEDERS-Feed high analysis FOR SALE: Santa Gertrudis pure bred and commercial bulls, all ages. Let us Literature or Phone (Ac616) 688-3381. (Saginaw County) (2-4t-38b) 8 Perfect Balancer 8 % phosphate mineral Village View Poultry Farm & Hatchery, 20 LIVESTOCK feed. Feed free choice. Put plain salt in show you what you can do with a Santa Gertrudis bull in your herd. H. M. HUJ1;- Zeeland, Michigan 49464. one container and Perfect Balancer Min- _____ (_3-2t-56b) 20 GRAIN BINS - Improved 1500 to 37,- W ANTED TO BUY: vaccinated oJ?Cn eral in another container. The animal ~ett, Marshall, Michijtan. Telephone # 000 bushels. DryinJ1; equipment. Early Holstein heifers, 800 lbs., or bred heifers knows which one he needs. Get Perfect 781-3485. (2-2t-32p) 20 DAY OLD OR STARTED PULLETS- order cash discounts. Literature free. due in July and August. Ed Tanis, Route Balancer mineral at vour elevator. The The DeKalk profit pullet. Accepted by Write, Ottawa-Hitch, FN321, Holland, #1, Jenison, MichiJ1;an 49428. Phone Mo. Gelatin Bone Co., BOx 125, Emmett, the smart poultryman for high egg pro- Michigan 49423. (2-3t-21b) 8 9-9226. (Ottawa County) (2-3t-25p) 20 Michigan. (tf-47b) 20 22 NURSERY STOCK duction, superior egg quality, greater feed efficiency. U you keep records, youll STARK BRO'S NEW 150th Anniversarv JOHN DEERE ONE ROW POTATO Catalog FREE! Spectacular full-color dis- keep DeKalbs. \Vrite for prices catalog. KLAGER HATCHERIES, and Bridge- PLANTER. Good condition $100. Farmall STEWARTS' HAMPSHIRE SALE play of Giant-size Apples, Peaches, Nec- water, Michigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel A International tractor. Completely over- tarines (Fuzzless Peaches), Pears. Cher- hauled and painted 5450. Walter Harden, 9-7087, Manchester GArden 8-3034 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1967 - 1:30 P.M., C.O.T., AT FARM ries, Apricots, Plums from DWARF, Semi- Route #3, Box 166, Albion, Michigan. 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ALL-NYLON BODY This new Unico Pul-N-Grip rear tractor tire contains the finest grade of tempered NYLON cord available. SELF-CLEANI NG It provides greater strength and flexibility. The open S-Lug design permits soil to be quickly released in a constant self-clean- Nylon resists moisture and reduces ing action - from the open center and heat build-up. Body and tread are the smooth areas between the S-Lug or welded into a single unit that re- curved bar design. sists breaks and bruises. Take advantage of our early introductory price, before the spring rush starts ... available Also, you can get on-the-farm in all popular sizes. service ... after you buy them, we'll deliver and mount them on your tractor, if FARMERS you so desire. And, remember, if you're planning dual wheels, see your Farmers Petroleum dealer or agent for our snap-on - snap-off wheel ... for it's the easiest PETROLEUM way to add a wheel. 4000 N. GRAND RIVER AVE. LANSING, MICHIGAN MICHIGAN FARM NEWS March 1, 1967 NINETEEN I I III II II II SPECIAL BEAN SPECIAL SUGAR BEET fERTILIZER FERTILIZER BOTH SCIENTIFICAllY FORMULATED FOR MICHIGAN SOILS AND WEATHER! Special Corn Starter Fertilizer convinced Michigan farmers The proven success of our Corn Starter and Wheat Starter by producing higher yields under all conditions. Fertilizers prompted us to start research on two more important Michigan cash crops. After a long period of testing and check- ing, we can now proudly announce two more perfect analysis fertilizers ... one for Beans and one for Sugar Beets ... and Special Wheat Starter Ferti- both specifically adapted f('r Michigan soils and climate. They're lizer produces more profits for those using it and proves itself both ready for this year's crop ... so make 1967 your profit year! as the bushels are counted. More Bushels Per Acre Means More Profit for YOU! Join the Michigan Farm Bureau now. See your county secretary for all the advantages of Farm Bureau membership. 4000 N. GRAND RIVER AVENUE / LANSING, MICHIGAN TWENTY March 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 1962 1963 1965 - - --- --- '-~ Times change. Values change. Time is changing the value of your farm. Building costs have risen approximately 2 (two) percent each year since 1960. A pole barn constructed seven years ago for $6,300 - would cost $8,400 to replace today. If fire or wind destroyed your farm, would your present insurance be enough? Could you rebuild? Could you afford to rebuy your livestock, machinery, supplies? If you're not certain, use these guidelines: 1. Insurance coverage should be based on the present cost of rebuilding a home and farm buildings. 2. Farm insurance should be reviewed periodically and extended to cover newly-pur- chased home furnishings and farm personal property. 3. The insurance company should be notified when you rent, lease or buy additional property - to assure that your liability and personal property damage coverages are in effect on the premises. If your farm insurance isn't adequate, call your local Farm Bureau representative. He'll be glad to help review your program and recommend any additional coverages which are necessary. And, ask him about the Farm Bureau Farmowners policy - the compre- hensive insurance plan which has been chosen by more than 12,000 of Michigan's most successful farmers. FARM BUREAU ---INSURANCE GROUP Farm Bureau Mutual- Farm Bureau Life. Community Service, LANSING