M oeH OGAN+;'FARM N~ THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BURS ---------------------------------- __ ------,1 Vol. 47, No. 2 Published Monthly by Michigan Farm Bureau fi 1968 IONIA - this new County Farm Bureau office building of Farm Bureau Insurance and the county Farm Bureau. The in- brick, with a mansard roof, is located just south of Ionia on surance area can be divided by folding partitions. There is M-66. The offices are panelled and carpeted and serv~ both a full basement for group meetings. ~/ ;t\ ........~ .,,", ' \ ): .. 1 t < ... ,.~,. -....' SAGINAW - where a drive-in window is a feature of the GRATIOT - this 48 by 50 foot air-conditioned, all-steel build- Farm Bureau Credit Union side of this modern building which ing contains conference rooms and two office areas, one for houses the county Farm Bureau, Credit Union and Farm the Gratiot County Farm Bureau - the other for the Federal Bureau Insurance Group. Air-conditioned and panelled, the land Bank. One block from downtown Ithaca, the site was building contains a full basement and kitchen. It will be purchased from the city. More than 500 persons visited occupied in early February. recently during an Open House. NEW COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICES BRIGHT NEW OFFICES- owned by county Farm Bureaus, dot OWNED OR RENTED- county Farm Bureau offices are farm- Michigan. Presently, 23 counties own their own \\homes" with service headquarters. Of the 71 county Farm Bureaus in Mich- several more in the process of building. Most recent of the igan, 35 now maintain offices, with related agricultural group are Ionia, Gratiot and Saginaw, with Kent county looking services often found in the same building or nearby. Immediate to a new office sometime in spring. The Ingham county Farm \\neighbors" include Farmer's Petroleum, Farm Bureau Insur- Bureau - which now owns its own office, is planning an im- ance Group, Farm Bureau Services, and such farm-related proved one to be completed soon. Shortly, the Macomb Farm groups as Federal land Bank, P.C.A. Farm Bureau credit Union, Bureau will enter a new rented building. Soil Conservation Service and ASCS. Roll-Call Money 'Vashington Discussion Egg ON THE INSIDE: Goal Nears Page 3 From Pork Page 5 Air Tour Page 6 Topic Page 8 Marketing Page 10 TWO February 1, 1968 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Editorial President's Column GETTING SET FOR URBAN SPRAWL How fast is land changing from "rural" to POLITICAL YEAR "urban" in h1ichigan? How much land has gone into highway expansion and out of rural use, or is this a One of the best reasons to sign up new Farm . problem in MichIgan. ? Bureau members is the fact that 1968 is an Are there any specific examples of commun- election year and the cry of the politician is ities in i\fichigan working together to save an heard over the land. area of pmticular b eauty ...~ A strong, growing, county, state and national These are questions wInch came m a letter Farm Bureau membership is the best evidence the other day from a Farm Bureau member, one farmers can offer to show they understand that of the many farm people in Michigan vitally minorities which stick together remain effective. interested in what is happening to farm land. Politicians of both parties cannot ignore the How we use our land today and how we implications of 49,624 new Farm Bureau fam- plan to use it in the future presents us with ilies gained in recent months, bringing an all- a real challenge, not only from the fact that time high of 1,753,532 families into the American we must have good agricultural land in order Farm Bureau Federation. Such growth is sure to produce the needed food and fiber for. our to attract the attention and respect of most nation but also in order that we can contmue politicians. t~ provide the open spaces ?r "green areas" And the political signs are everywhere- around our growing metropolItan areas. although it is early enough in the season that It's pretty hard to see any possibilities for not everyone recognizes them. Unfortunately, avoidina the increased use of good farm land many farmers remain unpolitically oriented, for SllC!l things as our super-higl~ways, ~ut with the very nature of farm work tending to there do appear to be some solutlOns takmg keep them out of touch of the political main- form across the country to c?m~at some of th~ stream. other problems associated WIth urban sprawf, 'Vhat are some of the more obvious early A PERSONAL WORD FROM ... this rapid spreading out of our cities. political signs? 'Vouldn't it be fair to list such Of course, one of the biggest problems for things as the "resignation" of Defense Secretary Robert hlcNamara and his replacement by the Farm Bureau Women farmers and one that has caused many farms to be taken out of agriculture much sooner President with a person much more acceptable A committee of Fann Bureau women has just completed than they should, is the problem of extrem~ly to both sides of Congress - and to the voters? a study of ways to involve all Farm Bureau women in the high taxes on lands immediately surroundmg Political maneuvers which farmers can expect activities or projects of the county Womens Committee. our larger towns and cities. in the months ahead would appear to include: The Study Committee presented its recommendations to It is the opinion of hlichigan Farm Bureau much more talk, and perhaps some constructive the Michigan Farm Bureau Women's committee when we members that everyone, both on farms and in action, to gain a settlement in Viet Nam, and met early in January. cities, has a vital interest in agriculture and in to simmer down, or settle this costly and un- These recommendations include the request that each open spaces around our towns and cities. popular war before election time this Fall. county Farm Bureau Women's committee evaluate itself At least 14 states have taken steps to solve Farmers can expect: much more talk and this year, to study any problems they may have, and to this problem in one way or another and we in perhaps minor action, to curb non-defense carry out projects and activities that will help make their Michigan Farm Bureau feel that it is time we spending and to check inflation. We can ex- county Farm Bureau an effective organization. took such a step here. pect the President to continue to push for a The Women's district chairman, vice-chairman, some New Jersey, for example, has what they call 10 per cent incom~ tax surcharge, more as study committee members and staff had a training session their "Farm Land Assessment Act" which re- political evidence of an attempt at fiscal re- in January, so they can meet with your county Women's quires that qualified farm land be assessed on sponsibility - than in the true hope of balanc- committee as needed, to help with the evaluation of your the basis of its productive value in agriculture, ing an impossibly unbalanced federal budget. activities, and assist in finding ways to make improvements rather than its speculative or market value. Farmers can expect: some form of announce- so your activities involve more Farm Bureau women. Land "qualifies" as long as it is at least five ment from the Secretary of Agriculture and Another recommendation from the study committee is acres in size and has been used for agriculture USDA officials of a scheme to bolster shattered that we make a real effott to increase our attendance at for the past two years, with at least $500 in wheat and feed-grain prices, prior to the the Women's spring district meetings. sales of farm products. election. Now just a little on a "sticky" subject: would you believe At our national convention in December, we Farm Bureau members can expect to hear candy? The Farm Bureau women in the counties adjacent discussed this law with Chuck Fields, executive much more from farm organizations with small, to Lansing have made candy from Michigan grown prod- secretary of the New Jersey Farm Bureau. or "secret" membership and not-so-secret am- ucts. Sugar, eggs, honey, potatoes, mint, grapes, .maple bitions. Alert to the politiall opportunities of "'Ve've had this program for three years syrup, cherries, applies, beans, nuts, milk, cream and butter now," he said. "We have about 8,000 commer- an election year, and anticipating the rise of are most of the commodities we used. You wonder why? farm prices which usually occurs at this time, cial farming units left in the state of New Jersey, 'Vell, it's this way ... one box (150 little trays inside) was and I personally know of hundreds of farms that there will be much talk of "withholding" and sent to California, after the Michigan Agricultural Confer- price bargaining. would have been sold in the last two or three ence asked the Farm Bureau women to make this as a gift years if it had not been for this program." Unfortunately, not every Farm Bureau mem- of the Michigan legislature to the California legislature. ber and fewer politicians fully realize that four One of the objections often voiced to legis- California raises a variety of commodities as does Michi. lation like this is that it keeps land from being out of every five farmers who belong to any gan, so this was a little challenge. The other box went to developed into residential, commercial or in- general farm organization, belong to Farm Bu- Washington, D. C. to be used at a reception for the Con- dustrial areas when really this is where it reau. The one farmer remaining, has his voice gressmen, held on the opening day of Congress. Each state should go. Fields pointed out this was not a split between the Grange, the Farmers Union- was asked to contribute something for this receptiou. This problem. and in some parts of the country - by the NFO. box goes as a gift of the Michigan Farm Bureau, made by "It will not stop - and we don't want it to And if this divided voice happens to be saying the Farm Bureau women. It was work, but is was "sticky" what the politicians like to hear, who can really stop - agricultural land being developed for blame them for paying attention, even if com- fun too. Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff other uses. \Ve have to allow the normal growth mon sense tells them that they are not truly of these things. But this law does let the hearing the voice of organized agriculture? property owner himself decide when he wants Now, right now, is the time for Farm Bureau to sell, rather than being forced to sell to pay members to buome truly involved in programs MICHIGAN'FARM NEWS his taxes," Fields said. of political education and participation. THE ACTION PUIIUCATION OP THE MICHIGAN "ARM IIURI!AU One of the realities we have to face in getting Now is the time for Farm Bureau members The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Harry something like this through the Legislature, is published monthly. on the first day, Nye, St. Joseph, R-l; District 2, Nich- to become fully active in the political party of hy the Michilran Farm Bureau, at its ola-; Smith, Addison, R-I; District 3, to remember that there is no reason farmers publication office at 109 N. Lafayette their choice, giving freely of time, money and Street, Greenville, Michigan. Andrew Jackson, Howell, R-I' trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledoni~ R-I' Dis- should get by without paying taxes. If the manpower - to make that party and its candi- Editorial and l'eneraI offices at 4000 North Grand River Avenue, LansiDl(, District. 5,. David Morris. 9rand Led~e: R-3; DlStnct 6. Jack Laune, Cass City land use changes to a more productivc use to dates responsive to their thinking. Michi~an 48904. Telephone, Post Office Box 960. Lan.dng 485-8121, Exten- R-3; D~ri.ct 7, Kenneth Bull, Bailey: the landowner, then the tax should be paid. R-l; District 8, Harvev Leuenher~er Now, BEFORE the election, is the time to sion 317. Subscription year. price, .sO; per Snf;tinaw, R-6; District 9, Eugene Roh~ The New Jersey plan, for example, includes erts, Lake City, R-l; District 10 be heard effectively, the best time within the Established January 12, 1923. Sec- R~ch.'\rd Wieland, Ellsworth. R-I: Dis~ what they call a tax "roll-back." When the land ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, tnct 11, Clayton Ford, Cornell. next four years. ~fichiltan. use changes, the difference between what tax Now is the time for farmers to work at the EDITORIAL: Editor. Woell; StaH PhotoJlrapher. Melvin Charles L. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter was actually paid on the land during the last Frahm, Frankenmuth; Dean Pridf;teon job of securing "candidate committment" to Bailey; MontKomery, R-l; James Thnr, Deca~ three years and the tax that would have been tur, R-2. Farm Bureau "policy BEFORE that candidate OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bur- charged if it had not been under the farm land becomes a full-fledged legislator. eau; President. donia. R-l; Vice Elton R. Smith. Cale- President, Dean WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU' Mrs Jerold Topliff. Enton Rapids.' R-I: provision, would become due. Most farmers I\'ow, right "now, is the time for all good Prid~eon. Montswmery, R-l. Secretary- F~RM BUREAU YOUNG FAR~fERS; who live in areas whcre high taxes on the Mana~er. Dan E. Reed, Lansinr;r. Michael Satchell, Cara, R-4. Farm Bureau members to come to the aid of urban fringe have hecome a problem, would POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News 4000 N their political party. Grand River, lansing, Michigon 48904. ' . he happy to settle for this. Several states al- M. W. Second dass postage paid at Greenville, Michigan ready have. Elton Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1968 THREE Roll-Call Goal • Nears State By: Larry Ewing Manager, Field Services Division ~lichigan Farm Bureau will make a membership gain t1lis year. As of mid-January, with over 50,000 members, we're 92% of goal. 'Ve have more renewals than last year, and are doing well on new members. \Ve'll beat Ohio. Six counties - Baraga, 1\[ uskegon, Charlevoix, ~1ontmorency, Benzie and Saginaw have already exceeded their goal. Counties that have increased members over last year are Antrim, Che- boygan, Chippewa, Clare and Otsego. Many other counties are within 10 memberships of making an increase. Currently, the Ohio Farm Bureau memhers11ip is about 36,000. \Vhile this figure is considerahly behind ours, the Ohio Group has not officially launched its membership drive. "CONGRATUlA TlONS MR. CHAIRMAN!" Saginaw Farm Bureau president Rudolph Reinbold (right) congratulates Membership This contest is one we in Michigan want to win. It should Chairman Elmer Rusch on the success of his committee. The biggest Farm Bureau in Michigan, Saginaw, reached its goal of be pointed out that the real winner of the contest is the fanner 2,273 , about noon on January 19; so they held their "Victory" party the same evening. in Ohio or ~1ichigan. By having a larger and more' effective organization, he will be able to actively tackle the problems facing him. At the first official 'Victory Party of the year, Elmer Rusch • of Saginaw County was asked to explain the success. 'He said «"le had lots of help from people who "'ORKED. We made .calls on prospects and called on members to urge them to renew their membership". The truth of this statement is the 122 new members signed in Saginaw and a cancellation of less than 4 per cent. People were asked to join and they did! Fanners are seeing the value of Farm Bureau when they are contacted this year. Have you contacted any non-member and asked hjm to join with you? It takes time and effort on your part. Is it worth it? Is iCworth having an organized farm voice speak for you in the legislative halls in this county? Is it worth having an organized approach to marketing? Is it worth having an organization to obtain services and fringe benefits? 'Vhat's the future of agriculture worth to you? A few calls on your neighbors encouraging them to belong to your Farm Bureau is a small investment to protect that UNUSUAL APPLICATION - is this membership agreement, written by District 7 Director, Ken Bull, when he ran out of the future. 'ViiI you help your county and ~{ichigan make a mem- conventional kind during Muskegon county's Roll-Call drive. The "solid pine" agreement helped the county become No.2 in bership increase this year? the state to reach goal. Receiving the unusual application is Mrs. Pat Reynolds of the MFB member.records section. "'hen those JIJI'~e medi&IJJ biJJs &I'Op up... . . . you'll be able to handle them if you're protected by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. And the best way to get the most Blue Cross and Blue Shield protection at the lowest cost is to join through your Farm Bureau group. Because your Farm Bureau group has made wise use of benefits, Blue Cross and Blue Shield can offer the best coverage at lower rates than previously possible for most Farm Bureau members. What f{ind of benefits? Well ... Blue Cross pays your hospital bill with no dollar limit ... for up to a full year of care. The average Blue Cross payment for hospital care is about $40 a day. But your hospital bill could be higher than average; if it is, you're covered, never- theless ... including in-hospital drugs and laboratory services. On the other side of the coin, Blue Shield pays realistic fees for surgery-up to $450 and more if your case requires special consideration. Blue Shield covers expensive X-rays with no limit as to number. These, plus laboratory services, 95 cents in benefits for every dollar received, you can be are covered even when you're not in the hospital. sure that you're getting the greatest value for your money. You certainly wouldn't gamble with your crops, your buildings or livestock; so why gamble with even more precious The deadline for enrolling in Blue Cross and Blu~ Shield is stakes-your family's health? March 15. For more information, contact your Farm Bureau When you consider that Blue Cross and Blue Shield return County Secretary. MICHIGAN (~1BLUE CROSS AND • BWE SHIELD FOUR February 1, 1968 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Busy Time For "FREEDOM TOUR" Pub lie Affa irs FLIES TO SHRINES By: Robert Smith Michigan Farm Bureau's Free- l\fFB Legislative Counsel dom Conferenee has a new look These are especially busy days for members of the Public this vear. III \'ears past we have been' eontent t~ talk abollt demoe- Affairs Division of the ~1ichigan Farm Bureau. Now is the racy and government; this year time when those policies developed and approved by the members of the eonferenee will membership must be placed into effect. be able to see how our govern- On those matters requiring leg- ment operates. islation, sponsors must be found Seminar Schedule The 1968 Freedom Conference will be a classroom on wings. It for potential bi11s, and this work done before a deadline date. . A series of Legislative Seminars' will be operated as a part of the will be held in mid-Febmary and annual "'omen's Heritage tour of ~leanwhile, Farm Bureau has early March, by the Public Affairs 'Vashington, D.C. Leaving De- been working at many levels. For division of the Michigan Farm troit's Metro airport on the after- example, it is not generally known Bureau. noon of March 11, the conference that Furrn Bureau is represented The schedule calls for eight wi11 visit 'Vashington for three on an advisory council to the meetings held on the basis of days, returning to Metro on the State Department of Education. Farm Bureau regions and with all afternoon of March 14. This council is made up of people members of each county's State In addition to seeing the oper- representing many different kinds Affairs committees expected to at- ation of the Congress and some of organizational interests. It is tend along with members of of its eommittees, there will be at these meetings that many im- countv Executive committees and FARMERS ARE PLEASED - with a recent, significant report from the Food and an opportunity to visit many of the Drug Ad~inistration which states "There is every reason to believe the Am~rica~ portant decisions are made, such other ~ounty Farm Bureau leaders. National shrines of this country. food supply is free from harmful pesticide residues, and has been for some time .. as those affecting state-aid, school All Seminars wi11 be held at One of the highlights of the The reassuring evidence included testing of 49,000 food samples by FDA. ~hlS reorganization, and special educa- the Y'VCA in Lansing, located story, of how American has one of the world's most wholesome food supplies, Conference wi11 be a conducted tion programs (among many) are near the Capitol and each begins must be told and re-told by farmers. tour of the offices and laboratories discussed and direction given to at 10:00 a.m .... (coffee and rolls the Department. of the Federal Bureau of Investi- at 9:30) and conclude with group gation. Here conference members Just how important is this en- tire area can be seen by figures showing that over half of the state attendance in the Capitol at ses- sions of the House and Senate. At a noon-time luncheon, mem- will have an opportunity to see how the nation's safety from fifth columnists is assured. Legal Notices! budget goes to education. This bers of the legislature are guests Shrines which are on the agenda figure tends to grow rapidly each of their eonstituents, and it is inc:lude the historic capitol and year, and presently about 529 during these sessions and the its surrounding buildings. Avail- mi11ion dollars are spent for edu- Capitol tour later, that county NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING able for visits will be the national cation in Michigan. Add to this leaders beeome better acquainted archives building where most of COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY $109 mi11ion, which goes to the with those who represent them in the historic documents of the Teacher's retirement fund. This Lansing. American republic are on display. The annual meeting of the stockholders of Community Service does not include higher education, All Seminars begin with an out- Then too, there are such plaees Insurance Company of ~lichigan, a corporation, will be held but only kindergarten through line of Farm Bureau legislative as the Lincoln and Jefferson Me- at its Home Office, 4000 North Grand Hiver Avenue, Lansing, 12th grade. programs and include a progress morials, the tomb of the unknown Miehigan, on ~Ionday, February 26, 1968, beginning at 1:30 report. Future legislation is often soldiers, the grave of President p.m., for the following purposes: How should schools be fi- discussed and action-programs Kennedy, and the Smithsonian 1. To reeeive reports from offieers alld management. nanced? This question is more outlined. Institution. pertinent these days in view of 2. To eleet directors. the "Thomas Report" - over 500 Attendance at the Seminar is One of the most visited shrines 3. To consider sueh other matters as may properly come (onsidered a duty of all members will be Mount Vernon, home before the meeting. pages long and only recently re- of State and National Affairs CO]11- of George and Martha 'Vashing- Attest: leased. It is the result of a February 1, 1968 mittees. ton. Here, one gets the feeling $200,000 appropriation made by N. L. VEH~IILLION KENi\ETI-I BULL Seminar dates by regions in- that the owners are simply away Secretary the legislature for an in-depth President study of l",lichigan education. clude: Febmary 13, Saginaw Val- from home for a few hours. The ley; February 14, Northeast, beautiful old home on the bluffs Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from Currently, there is a great deal Northwest and Upper Peninsula; above the Potomac is so well pre- any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office of discussion concerning new Febmary 20, 'Vest; Febmary 21, served and so well furnished that in Lansing. state-aid programs, probably to Thumb; Febmary 27, Southwest; one gets the feeling of living in be introduced in the 1969 legis- March 6, Central; March 12, 'Vest the 18th century with the 'Vash- lature. Central and March 13, Southeast. ingtons. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING GROUP TO EXAMINE MEAT MARKETS Another in the popular series of Livestock Marketing Tours that will allow Michig-an livestock FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY The annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Miehigan, a eorporation, will be held OF MICHIGAN at its Home OHiee, 4000 North Srand Hiver Avenue, Lansing, has been arranged by the Market Development Division of the producers an insight concerning Michigan, on Tuesday, February 27, 1968, beginning at 1:30 ~1ichigan Farm Bureau - according to Noel Stuckman, Division the.ir product .and what happens p.m., for the following purposes: Manager. to It after leavmg the farm. 1. To reeeive reports from officers and management. The dates of February 27-28-29 have been set for the tour Toyr costs for the rOllnd-trip ,by 2. To elect directors. which will cover almost 1 000 miles and besides one important hilS are $50. per person, which 3. To consider such other matters as may properly come stop m . H,[.,.IC llgan, WI'11'VISIt ~ pomts . 0 f mar k'etmg mterest .. m t h e includes d transportation,Is 0 hotel 'tt d before the meeting . f Ill" d HT' , rooms, an some mea. ml e Attest: February 1, 1968 states 0 mOlS an n lSconsrn. from the meals included in the N. L. VERMILLION DAVID MORRIS Purpose of the tour, according to 'Vm. Byrum, livestock basic costs are two breakfasts, two Secretary specialist with the Division, will be to allow Michigan producers luncheons and the final evening President to see where the marketing-action is, and <'to do so as part of meal enroute home to Michigan. Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from a group of /vI ichigan fanners with the same basic interests". Stops in the order they will be any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office in Lansing. Byrum points out that the tour made are: Spartan Stores, Grand involves a wide range of meat- to Chicago the same evening, and Rapids; Chicago Stockyards; Os- marketing experiences, including will visit the exciting Mercantile car-Mayer Packing Company, visIts to a major meat packer, Exchange the following morning. at Madison, Wisconsin; Mercan- in Madison, Wisconsin - head- Another Chicago highlight will tile Exchange; National Livestock NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING quarters of a quality meat pro- he a stop at the Merchandise and Meat Board and American FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY gram, and the meat counters of Mart, the world's largest office Farm Bureau offices. OF MICHIGAN one of the larger chain retailers. building, and visits to the Ameri- can Farm B.lIreau Federation of- Current plan.~ call for using The annual meeting of the policyholders of Farm Bureau Mutual The somewhat misunderstood fices there. Insurance Company of Michigan, a corporation, will be held only one bus, with seats reserved area of livestock futures will be According to members of the on a first-come basis. Those in- at its Home Offiee, 4000 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, dealt with during one session with Farm Bureau Market-Develop- terested should contact the Market Michigan, on \Vednesday, February 28, 1968, beginning at 1:30 the National Livestock Producers ment staff, the tour is packed with Development Division, Michigan p.m., for the following purposes: in Chicago, the kind of informative material Farm Bureau - and do so soon. The group will make two stops 1. To receive reports from officers and management. 2. To elect directors. in Chicago during the three-day tour, and one evening will be left FREE 3. To consider such other matters as may properly come open for a «night on the tpwn", before the meeting. LARGE BLACK SWEET CHERRY TREE The first Chicago visit will Attest: February 1, 1968 WITH $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE OF . include a stop at the Interstate N. L. VERMILLION KENNETH BULL STRAWBERRY OR RASPBERRY PLANTS. Secretary President Livestock Producers at the Chi- ENCLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT WITH YOUR ORDER. cago stockyards, with the tour FREE COMPLETE PRICE LISTS ON REQUEST. Policyholders may obtain a copy of the Annual Report from moving on to Madison, Wisconsin, any County Farm Bureau Office or from the Home Office FRUIT HAVEN NURSERY, KALEVA, MICH. 49645 in Lansing. the next morning. They wiII return MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1968 FIVE TOWARD MORE MONEY FROM MICHIGAN PORK By: Wm. Byrum How can Michigan swine pro- producers and packers today. Low The term "quality" deserves Market Development Division uucers regain more of this avail- quality pork, often called P.S.E. darifieation, and refers to the able pork market? A lot of ideas (palc soft exudativc) appcars vcry alllount of firmness of the lean, Almost two million hogs were slaughtered in ~lichigan in are being examined, with much pale colored, and watery, lacking degree of marbling (intramuscular 1965, the most recent year-end figure available. This amounted discussion about such things as the firmness and eye appeal neces- fat), eolor of the lean, and tex- to just over 1.3 percent of all hogs slaughtered in the United quality pork, selling on carcass- sary in a quality product. ture (firmness or coarseness of the States, and falls far below the amount of pork Michigan values rather than on the basis Some research work indicates fibers in the lean). of live-weight, and a "complete P.S.E. pork to be less tender and "Meatiness" refers to the residents buy and cat. marketing plan" to coordinate the juicy with 3 to .5(~ greater loss amount of external finish on a Michigan pork needs are growing much faster than is the efforts of producers, feed com- in proeessing due to loss in tissue carcass or cut and the general Michigan hog industry, and it is predicted will require the panies, marketing exchanges, pac- fluids. The researeh indicates dimension of red meat in the importation of 50,000 feeder pigs per year by 1980. At the kers and retailers, to shape the pork quality traits are highly various area of a carcass such as same time, Michigan farmers are exporting about 40 percent produce to needs of the market. heritable and that by applying loin-eye area, lumbar-lean area of their corn production to nearby states, where it is largely The quality of pork is one of selection pressure, quality can be and total dimension of the ham. used to feed out hogs! the most emphasized topics among improved. One of the big tasks confront- ing producers, animal breeders and packers is proper communica- tion with the consumer. There must be a common language in If you took $1,000 and invested in 6% interest-bearing, 15-year debentures, this area with all parties em- you would find, at maturity, that you had received $900 in interest and you phasizing the highly heritable economic traits from the pro- still had yo.ur original $1,000 investment, or a total of $1,900.00. ducers' standpoint and then the Your interest is computed annually and if you reinvested this amount each one big item of production, satis- year, at the same rate, your original investment of $1,000 would be worth fying the consumer with a juicy, more than $2,200.00 at the end of 15 years and your reinvested interest would tender, tasty cut of pork. still be growing. In other words, you would more than double your initial Grade and yield selling is a investment. Many families use this means to provide for future expenditures big topic thcse days and has every right to be, since 200/0 of all such as a college fund for the children. hogs are marketed by this method in Iowa alone. Grade and yield marketing has many good points which include paying the pro- ducer on the actual yield of the .1 hog, therefore rewarding the pro- ducer for the "right kind" of hog, but at the same time protecting the packer from the very wasteful kind. Carcass data is available to the producer, hence he has a basis for selecting herd sires and FOR ALL FARMERS replacement gilts. Big question marks concern carcass purchasing on the rail, in- AND THE PUBLIC duding who is to represent the producer in grading of the car- easses and how the base price is to be determined, so that the produeer is properly paid or As part of a long-term expansion program, and to better serve docked, depending on the kind he produces. Often the animals Michigan farmers with high-quality made-in-Michigan feed prod- are moved great distances and a ucts, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., announces the spring-time, 1968 large amount of shrink results, construction of the state's most up-to-date feed milling and raising the question of where the Iiveweight should be measured. formulating center. The possibility of a complete This million-dollar plant will be financed by public sale of 6% production-marketing program de- interest-bearing, 15-year maturity Farm Bureau Services, Inc. serves consideration for the future. A possible program looks like debentures, now offered. Interest will be paid from purchase date this: a central coordination cen- annually on September 1. ter manages a production testing Advantages of this sound investment opportunity (backed by program for the sow herd and operates a herd boar directory Farm Bureau organizational know-how)-include the solid satis- for the producers of available Farm Bureau Services faction of helping build another much-needed cooperative produc- boars that meet standards estab- tion and service center for Michigan farmers. Mail this coupon. lished by the organization. Debentures are Available in Multiples of $100.00 r--~~--~---~---------~, I For a copy of the prospectus and a call by a registered salesman, complete I and mail to: I ! A feed service is involved in the "package" and offers a ration program involving feedstuffs, bal- anc:ing rations, and a complete premix offering. The feed service also manages the herd health pro- I FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. I gram and offers advice on build- Securities Promotion Department ing and purchasing. I P. O. Box 960, Lansing, Michigan I From the marketing standpoint, the coordination center manages I NAME: I the movement of feeder pigs and I I organizes and sorts the supply of I ROAD: R.F.D. I I market hogs to the packer. This I CITY: PHONE: I also involves representing the pro- ducer, if selling on the rail. I NO OBLIGATION There are many new areas of interest that have a place in an expanded hog market, such as the futures trading service, increased specialization in finishing, feeder pig production, and many new ideas in marketing for increased profit. Production testing, car- cass educational programs and retail promotional campaigns on a pilot basis may play a big role. The need to breed, feed and constructively market a quality In[. hog is the order of the future. * This advertisement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy any of these A joint cooperative effort should securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. 4000 N. GRAND RIVER LANSING, MICHIGAN be a means to offer a larger num- ber of lean, quality, meat-type hogs for more profit and con- sumer satisfaction. SIX February 1, 1968 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Exciting Jet Trip to Washington' Selected Legislative Leaders - about 35 of them, will again be invited to represent Michigan farmers and Farm Bureau, in Washington as a featured part of the annual Air Tour, March 11-14. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Women, the tour includes both men and women and will have two sections - the Legislative Leaders, and the group which will be visiting Washington to see first-hand the many freedom shrines of our country, and to see our government at work. Legislative Leaders will take part in a number of special activities exclusive to them, including a breakfast planned with the Republican delegation from ~1ichigan to Congress and a noon luncheon with the Democrat delegation. Omitted from these activities, the "Freedom Tour" group will spend time instead in guided tours, including a visit to Ford's Theatre where Abraham Lincoln was shot and the house across the street where he died. A highlight of the touring will be an afternoon spent in the FBI offices, as well as visits to the Archives building, the National Gallery of Art, and Smith- sonian Institute. For more details of the "Freedom Tour"- see page 4. On separate occasions, both groups will be guests of the American Farm Bureau Federation in their \Vashington offices and benefit from briefings concerning legislation of concern. Working independently, both groups will spend considerable time in the Capital building where they may attend scheduled public hearings and attend sessions of Congress. Needed House and Senate gallery passes will be arranged. Although both hotel and sightseeing costs have risen, it has been possible for Farm Bur~au Women to arrange the three-day excursion at the low price of $112. per person. This includes round-trip air fare from Detroit, three nights in the famed \Villard Hotel in Washington (near the White House) group breakfast, lunch and sightseeing on the first day. The coupon will bring an itemized itinerary, or may be used to reserve a seat on the jet plane. The Women's district vice chair- men make up the State's Women's -------------------------------1 State Program Planning commit- WOMEN'S WASHINGTON AIR TOUR tee. Those who met with the Women's Committee on January March 11-14, 1968 9 and 10 include Mrs. Alice Bur- Send me a day-by-day schedule: andt, Mrs. Wilma Olney, Mrs. Lottie Koppelman, Mrs. Leora Reserve __ places on the Air Tour. Enclosed is Smith, Mrs. Maud Bristol, and Mrs. Martha Baker. Mrs. Flor- check for ($112. per person, make ence Carpenter serves as chairman checks payable to the Michigan Farm Bureau). of the Program Planning commit- tee. Name: BUSY SESSION Address: Many other important items of business were discussed at this County: State Women's committee meet- Telephone: ing. Mrs. Francis (Ann) Campau of Ada, Chairman of District 4 women, was selected to serve one Return by February 26, to: Information Division year as the third member of the Michigan Farm Bureau, Box 960, state women's executive commit- Lansing, Michigan 48904 tee. "RETIRING" - off the Michigan Farm Bureau board, are left) Robert Zeeb, Mrs. Maurine Scramlin and Raymond (from laun- Announcement was made of a ~------------------------------- state-wide Safety workshop for stein. They were honored recently, and shared a cake baked by state Women's Chairman, Maxine Topliff. Not present were County Farm Bureau Women's former board members Francis Finch, and Frank Smith, Jr. safety chairmen and others inter- ested in safety, to be at Cen tral Michigan University in Mount keeping in step vvith Pleasant on February 28. This Mrs. Loa D. 'Vhitfield, head of extension programs since 1965, died December 24 at family living her home in workshop will emphasize fire pre- modern agriculture vention in the home and on the farm. It is to give those who work Okemos. On sick leave since major surgery Mrs. Whitfield was a victim of cancer. She last summer, was 57. Farm Bureau women's leaders in Michigan has accepted the on safety some workable projects !'tlrs. Whitfield worked closely with Farm Bureau challenge of change and are making plans to program their in which their County Farm Bu- Women in a number of impOltant pro;ects, among them activities to keep step with modem agriculture. The decision reau women can participate. plans for the coming ACWW Triennial Conference, to was made by the State Women's Committee at their regular be held in East Lansing, on the campus of Michigan State meeting in January. Mrs. Margaret Kartes of Oge- University, September 3-14, 1968. ing with County Farm Bureau maw County was elected to serve This committee adopted recom- A native of Nebraska, she began her extension career board of dire<:tors in county pro- as chairman of the Women,"s mendations to the county women's in her home state in 1940. After service in Maryland and grams State Safety Committee. She re- committees for their program of FES, she was a home economics consultant for the Ford Attending this State Farm Bu- places Mrs. Lou DeMatio of West work for 1968. Action projects Foundation in Pakistan from 1952-54. Upon her return they suggest include the follow- reau Women's Committee meeting Branch who has served so effec- from foreign assignment she became extension specialist ing: were Mrs. Maxine Topliff, chair- tively as chairman of this com- man; Mrs. Florence Carpenter, in consumer marketing for the Ohio Extension Service. mittee for several years. Under (1) Carry out recommenda- vice chairman; Mrs. Vida More- From 1955-64 she was state leader of extension home Mrs. DeMatio's leadership, Farm tions of a state committees study- house, Mrs. Dorothy Kramer, Mrs. economics programs at Ohio State. ing Farm Bureau Women's Bureau women won special recog- Mary Edith Anderson, Mrs. Ann Mrs. \Vhitfield came to Michigan three years ago as a activities in Michigan nition from the Farm Bureau In- Campau, Mrs. Jeannette Babbitt, leader of special programs in the U.P. In February 1965, surance companies last November (2) Associated Country Wo- Mrs .. Marie Swindlehurst, Mrs. sh~ .was named to head family living education, succeeding Dorothy Hendricks, Mrs. Mar- at the annual meeting for their men of the World activities 1'1lflam ]. Kelley who joined the MSU Nigeria Project. garet Kartes, Mrs. Doris Wieland, excellent promotion, sale and pub- (3) Political Education and licity of the slow moving vehicle Funeral services for Mrs. \Vhitfield were held in East Mrs. Hattie Lockhart, all district Action projects emblems. This distinctive plaque Lansing December 27 with burial in Plattsmouth, Ne- women's chairman; Mrs. Margaret ( 4) Implementing Farm Bu- Welke and Mrs. Grace Greenhoe, hangs in the lobby of Farm Bu- b.raska. She is survived by her husband, her father, a reau policies for 1968 and work- district vice chairman. SIster and two step-children. reau Center in Lansing. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1968 SEVEN FARM BUREAU WOl71en's Scholarship Gift HOLIDAY CAMP! The 'Vomen's Scholarship Com- ing in agriculture, or Journalism SCHOLARSHIP THERMOMETER mittee reports $5400.00 received as related to agriculture, Food The "Holiday Camp" for Farm Bureau women in the to date in the ~large Karker-Farm packaging, Horticulture, Veterin- $12,000 counties of districts one and two is scheduled for 'Vednes- Bureau Scholarship. Applications arv medieine, ~ledical Technol- $11,500 day and Thursday, ~tarch 27 and 28 at Wesley 'Voods are now /wing rcceived for stu- ogy, Nursing, or the field of Camp, which is located near Dowling, Michigan. dcnts attending Michigan State teaching. $11,000 Farm Bureau women from all eOllnties as well as non- Univ('rsity for a tuition scholarship The Scholarship will be a gift, to he given for the 1968-69 ycar. not a loall. $10,500 members, are espeeially invited to partieipate in this Student requirements include: Students interested in this schol- holiday camp. $10,000 a member of a Farm Bureau fam- arship may eon tact Helen Atwood, The "camp" program eommittcc is planning an interest- ily; must be prepared to show Coordinator of \\'omen's Activi- $ 9,500 ing and valuable program. Plan to mark these dates on financial need; must be enrolled ties, at the ~lichigan Farm Bu- your calendar. at Michigan State University in reau office, 4000 North Grand $ 9,000 ~'Iore details and an enrollment blank will be included any of the following areas of edu- River Ave., Lansing, Michigan cation: field of Agrieulture or 48904. Completed applications $ 8,500 in next month's issues of the FARM NEWS. Minimum related fields of Food Seience, should be retllmed to this office $ 8,000 Food ~larketing, Leadership train- by March 15. Goal $ 7,500 $ 7,000 $ 6,500 $ 6,000 $ 5,500 $ 5,000 $ 4,500 $ 4,000 $ 3,500 $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 500 Get in the Field Early Goal: 25~ per member DEAR EDITOR .. with EASY-ON ... EASY-OFF January 1968 I am now in Mahalapye which is twelve miles north of the tropic THE SALE IS ON ... DUAL WHEELS! ! of Capricorn. I am the Young Farmer Advisor of Botswana. I will be here until August 22nd. I stopped in Uganda and Kenya PUL-N-GRIP TRACTOR TIRES, on mv wav here and was in Gab- Your Farmers Petroleum man can show you the easy erone's f01: three weeks, which is WAGON ROATAnON TIRES, the capital of Botswana. I have AND ALL OTHER FARM TIRES I way to have dual wheels ... in a matter of minutes a house and a house boy from Malawi. you can snap the wheel on when you need it ... Botswana is a semi arid desert snap it off when you don't. land, the main crop is sorgham, maize, and beef cattle. The cattle are five to six years old before being sold. The people's wealth is determined by the number of Get On-the-Farm Service! cattle which they own. Cattle are not given any grain, only the pasture on the desert. ~lost of the people own cattle and have a cattle "post." The This mean,s that after you buy the tires, we'll deliver people live in a village for four them and even mount them on your tractor, if you so months of the year, then on the farm land for another six months, desire! Do it now before the big rush starts and save and on the cattle post for the re- maining two months. At the money. cattle post, there is a hut and water; and someone is always Full Field Hazard Guarantee! there. 'Ve have had rain here just once this season. After the rain Yes, with Unico tires you get a full guarantee against the people move from the village to the land and start plowing with field hazards, and WE PUT IT IN WRITING! oxen. Some of the people have tractors to use but most people use oxen. Land is free if you are FARMERS a member of the tribe. 'Vater is the main problem, and lack of farming skills is an additional problem. My main job is to set up the Ask your local Farmers PETROLEUM organization. At the present, I am in an office three fourths of the time. Lyle Murphy Petroleum man about our (former Ionia county fanner and big oil and grease sale! 4000 N. GRAND RIVER LANSING, MICHIGAN member of Farm Bureau's State Young Farmer committee). EIGHT February 1, 1968 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS THE CHANGING ROlE OF lOCAl GOVERNMENT !/II//?-S/ff C/IJSffl BY STATE lA/,./ By: Steve Van Slyke Director, Education and Research •• FARM BUREAU POLICY Dumps ••• The new edition of the World Almanac in- The township dump has gone the way of cludes news that there are now 81,253 units of We believe that the maintenance of strong, independent, iust about every other area of authority once local government in the United States. This is and responsible state and local government is imperative vested in township government. a decrease of approximately 10,000 units in the to the preservation of self-government and individual A new state law, passed in 1965, gave con- last five years. freedoms .. trol of all dumps in Michigan to the state health Although the number of units of local gov- Public functions should be performed by the qualified department. Regulations issued by the depart- ernment are decreasing, and many of their unit of government closest to the people without coercion ment in recent months have gradually clamped activities are being taken over by state govern- by administrative agencies of the federal government. down, adding stronger and stronger require- ments and the federal government - be it We favor the assumption of responsibility by state and ments until many smaller units of government, good or bad - there remains a great and grow- local units of government for the exercise of their appro- including townships, villages and some small ing need for good local government. priate functions. 'Ve urge State and County Farm Bu- cities, have found it difficult to meet them. County government, township officials, vil- reaus to study the modernization of local government As a result, many of them have taken a good lage trustees, town councils - these units have and take an .active role in making~their local governments look at their dump operations, tcith some of new and important roles to play. Among these, effective. them being closed completely. and taking a more prominent position, is the Some townships have combined their dumps area of planning and zoning. Every day, the with those of a neighboring township and the United States is converting about 11,000 acres two or more units working together have been of valuable farm land to urban uses - some 300 farms are going under the bulldozer daily. Proponents of community planning and zon- Sewer Line Battle! able to maintain an operation the Health Department acceptable regulations. to Last month's "Discussion Topic" dealt with problems At best this has resulted in an added incon- ing programs say that with this much change, venience ' to many citizens, lzaving to haul of high taxation on farm lands near urban centers and there must be some planning involved in order longer distances, and to otlzers, the dump is some of the special assessments placed on farmers for to avoid trouble in the future. If such plans such things as sewer lines, water mains, storm drains, etc. just no longer available. are going to be done, farmers had better be A Circuit Court injunction reported on January 9 by Of course, in some cases, the closing of a involved in making them. the Grand Rapids Press, is an effort by a farm couple to particular dump was a desirable result in order There have been problems attached with stop the installation of a proposed sanitary sewer on to eliminate some of the many problems in- planning and zoning programs of the past, and their farm. volved in the operation of poorly managed or there has been a great deal of effort to avoid In the suit filed by the farm couple, they charged that uncontrolled dumps. the teeth that are necessary to make planning a sanitary sewer is being planned to be built on their One of the big problems to farmers is not and zonin~ work; however, many feel that it fann, without their consent, and will bring with it an the fact that he no longer has a convenient is about the only possible way to protect and installation assessment of $36,734.00 against them. dump site because most farm have a place or encourage good community development. They contend that the sewer was originally intended two where this can be done. The problem for As one farm writer put it, "The question is to cross their property to a high school adjacent to their farmers is that non-farmers with no place to what KIND of zoning ordinance to have, farm. A change in plans now call for it to dead end on dump things, all too often use the roadside, rather than SHOULD we have it." their property, they say. fence-rows, or even the edge of a corn-field. Farmers and landowners in and near larger They also contend that the proposed sewer wiII be of urban centers have already felt the effect of This public defiance of new dumping laws no benefit to them, since they have no plans for plotting will probably decline as new methods of handl- planning and zoning, or at least, are aware and developing their land. of some of the possible values or dangers it ing wastes are developed and put into effect, can have to them. Realistically, some of these but for the present, littering along roadsides landowners recognize that the most profitable and in rural areas remains a serious problem. and final crop which can be cultivated on their land is building sites. Because of the fact that a land sale at some A local farm voice! Public Act 87, enacted in 1965, forbids dis- posing of any refuse at any place except a disposing area licensed by either a local health Farmers and Farm Bureau have always been stalwart de- point in the future - for some non-agricultural officer or the state Department of Health. It fenders of the principles of local government. They have said use - could bring some beautiful capital gains, does not prohibit a farmer from disposing of the best government was that one close at hand, under the landowners should watch very carefully to see his own refuse on his own property, as long as watchful eye of the taxpayer-voter. that zoning restrictions don't lock the gate too it does not create a nuisance or hazard to health. Today, this principle has eroded to the point that many tightly. Nothing about zoning should be de- The Department of Public Health, acting citizens of this country no lon~er feel a keen interest in the signed to be completely rigid. If a farmer under the law, has issued regulations govern- function of government at ANY level. Most voters appear to wants to be rezoned at a later time, he should ing the licensing and operation of public dumps, be apathetic, in all points concerning government with the be able to get the rezoning, unless it would possible exception of taxes. both by units of government or private oper- subject the area to unreasonable costs and ators. Included under the definition of "local government" are destroy value of neighboring properties. Some About the only practical approach under the many different groups - including everything from the county good planning and zoning programs are re- regulations is the sanitary landfill. Open dumps courthouse to mosquito-control and hospital districts. viewed on a regular basis. are expressly forbidden except for special cases. Even though the actual number of local governmental units Any plans, whether for a farm operation or is decreasing, the cost of operating them is on the increase. The sanitary landfill is also an expensive area-wide land use, should have good long- Alarmed by the lack of funds, many local officials are turnin~ operation. Requirements are that it have an range goals. Several have been suggested for more and more to state and federal treasuries for help, and attendant on duty at any time the site is open planning-zoning: many times by doing so, they have given up some of the duties and that the site can be adequately closed when 1. Improving the tax base. and responsibilities which really should be done at the local no attendant is on duty to supervise unloading. 2. Preserving recreation lands. level. Refuse must be spread and compacted into 3. Keeping the area beautiful. Any discussion of problems of local government would not layers of less than two feet and must be covered 4. Encouraging tourism and industry. be complete without a thorough review of the chief source daily by at least six inches of usllitable materia!", 5. Preventing conflicting uses of land. of funds, the property tax. Nationally, this provides more than with a final cover at least two feet thick to $58 out of every $100 raised by local governments. he placed over the entire area within one week. 6. Giving each acre its best possible use. As the economy of our nation has changed from a predomin- Under present regulations, no burning is Like any law, zoning restricts people. The antly agricultural society to one where the vast majority of permitted at all, however, there is a bill pending idea is to make it work only to keep people citizens live in cities, with many owning no real property, any in the Legislature which would void this regula- from being destructive or offensive to others. tax method taking no account of income is an unfair tax. tion in townships with under 50,000 pormUztion. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1968 NINE ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS BIG BUSINESS-BIG INVESTMENT COMMUNITY GROUP AWARD, given to Ottawa County for outstanding performance in the area of Community Farm Bureau Groups, was accepted'by Mrs. Hilbert Holleman, chairman of the Ottawa County Community Group Committee, and Arthur This giant 7V2-ton Ford 8000 tractor, with its Lucas, county president. 401-cubic-inch diesel engine, is symbolic of the massive power needed in today's modern farming. Big power calls for big investment, and the kind of accurate farm records vital to good farm management. That's where Farm Bureau's new Farm Records Service fits in ... IT MAKES AVAILABLE: Income Tax Reports Credit Summaries Management Records Enterprise Accounting Personal Income and Expense Records. Enrollment for 1968 is now underway. For more details, contact your county Farm Bureau office, or write: Market Development Division, ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUNG FARMER activities brought awards to two county Farm Bureaus. Wexford (left), represented by Michigan Farm Bureau, Box 960, Lansing, Robert Benson, past president, young farmers became involved and Larry Luther, chairman in the total Farm Bureau of the Young Farmer Committee, program. Ingham County, received the award because their represented by Harold McMichael, Michigan 48904 chairman of the Young farmer Committee, and Stanley Fay, past county president, did an outstanding job in developing and implementing the Young Farmer Program. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: 25 words for $2.00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER advertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. 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Fruit Haven ~urscry, delivered hv us in clean crates. If you kansas 72901. (l-4t-25p) Kalt'va, MichiJ,!an 4964.5. (2-12t-30p) keep records. yon wiII keep KLAGER DE- FOR SALE: International H Tractor; OLD STYLE SLEIGH BELLS: 20 heavy KALRS. KLAGER HATCHERIES. Brid!!:e- J. D. 2 Bottom Plow; J. D. Power Culti- nickel platt. new 1 %" diameter 7' strap watt'r, Michil!an. Telephones: 313 429- vator; J. D. Corn Planter on rubber; 'SlO; 30 bells $15. Colored Spreadt'r 7087 and 313 428-3034. Grain Drill, Hay Rake-4 bars; Hay \VaJ,!on Straps. Alfred Jensen, Littll' Falls, Minne- (Washtennw County) (9-tf-50b) 26 on rubber 7'x14'; Grain Elevator Card- sota .'5634.'5. (2-1 t-24p) 160 ACRE STOCK FARM NEAR GLAD- 600 ASSORTED SWEET ONION PLANTS inal; I ton Chain Hoist; Cement Mixer- WIN, ~f1CHIGAN on Little Su~ar River. with free plantinJ,! guide $3.00 postpaid. portahle on rubher. \Vrite: Kass, 13.'>10 CALIFORNIA SOUVENIR GOLD DOL- Larlte, four bedroom. I 16 bath brick and HorninJ::, Brooklyn, MichiJ::an LAR S 1..'50, Half .7.'5t. Old Silver Dollar aluminum home. Two larJ,!e barns. four TOPCO. "home of the sweet Farn1ersville, Texas 7.'503 I. onion," 34 WANTED (2-1 t-45b) S 1.98. EiJ,!ht different Indianhead Cents silos with automatic fecd, 1.000 bushel (1-4t-20b) 24 or V-Nickels S 1.98. Free Pricelists. Edel's. steel J,!rain bin, nowin~ well. artificial AGE~TS - Fanners. dealers. ~fakt' extra Carlyle, Illinois 62231. (2-2t-23p) lake, etc. $80,000 - $2.'>,00 down. Write mOlll'v in spare tiull'! Sl,lI fann l'quipment. CALF CREEP FEEDERS - 30 hushel Spartan Rt'altors for (h.tails. G-3145 F1ush- Soml: tl'rritory open. \Vrite: Ottawa-Hitch, capacity $88 ..50. Dealerships available. FOR SALE: OLD STYLE SLEIGH inJ,! Road, Flint, MichiJ,!an 48.'504. F~32I. Holland. ~li(:hilt;m 49423. Free Literature. 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Kaleva, Michigan 4964.'5. .(Manistee County) (2-2t-25p) alfalfa, ahout 100 acres workahle, 20 acres timber, flowinJ:: well. $27,.'>00 terms - will 36 MISCELLANEOUS IIIlWlliill1l 7CUI*J consider trade. Jt'nison, Michiltan (Ottawa Edward Tanis. Route #1. County) (2-tf-45b) 26 POULTRY OVERSEAS JOBS - Australia, South Ameri{'a, Far East, etc. Openings in all trades and professions. Europe, $400 to DAY OLD OR STARTED PULLETS- S2,.';00 monthly. Free Infonnation ... write: Xation;11 Employment Service (For- Departing-March 2-June 15-August 3- 20 LIVESTOCK The DeKalb profit pullet. the smart poultryman Accepted for high egg pro- by eign Division) Box 2235 A.M.F. Miami, duction, superior egg quality, greater feed Florid.\ 331.59. (2-lt-33p) 36 October 26 HEREFORD BULLS-pure bred herd efficiency. kef'p DeKalbs. If you keep records, Write for prices you'll and sires. Ready for service. Also, re!!:istered "ZIPCODE DIRECTORY" - (All 35.000 catalog. KLAGER HATCHERIES. Bridge- heifers and calfs. EJ:Ypt Valley Hereford postoffices): $1.00 ~fAILMART, Carroll- watt'l. ~fichigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel ton 72, Kt'ntucky 41008. (3-tf-llb) 14 Farm. 6611 Knapp St .. Ada, Michigan. Visiting 4 Islands-Oahu-Kauai-Maui Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent County) 9-7087, (Washtenaw Manchester County) GArden (tf-46b) 8-3034 26 (11-tf-25b) 20 WHOLESALE CHAIN SAWS. Chains, and Hawaii bars and sprockets for all saws. New. Buaranteed. MfJ,!. Supply, Box 157, Dor- FAMOUS SHAVER STARCROSS START- FOR DETAILED FOLDER: Contact 22 NURSERY STOCK ED PULLETS. Top rated layer by {'hester, Wisconsin 54425 (1-4t-19p) 36 U.S.D.A. - 1964 thrOUlI:h 1966. Delivered Inforr:lation Division, Michigan Fan:1 Bureau to your tann in dl'an t'quipment. \Ve have ILLUSTRATED WHOLESALE CATA- HARDY MUMS. 20 varities $3 prepaid. pullets available every month. May be LOG. Imported Merchandise. 2.5t. Sample Box 960, Lansing, Michigan 48904 Free catalo!!: of 500 varitit,s. Huff's Gar- Sl'l'n by appointnwnt. MacPh('rson Hatch- itl'm included! Imports. 2506 West Lloyd, deus, Burlington, Kansas 66n39. l'ry. Ronte ::3. Ionia, MichiJ,!an 48846. l'em;\{'ola, Florida 32505. (1-3t-16b) 24 Phone 527-0860. (6-tf-36b) 26 (2-4t-15p) TEN February 1, 1968 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EGGS "A Clouded Picture" There are few smiles today among Michigan's egg pro- ducers, caught as they are between higher costs and PRICE BARGAINING POWER depressed production. prices. For almost the entire past year, egg prices have ranged within a few cents of actual cost of In typical years, lower summer prices have been followed by some months of fall and winter strength- • ening - nat true at the present. FOR MICH. EGG PRODUCERS Helping cloud-the picture has been chain stores and about 17 per cent of all eggs independent companies entering large scale egg pro- produced in the state. They own duction for a variety of reasons. In no other agricultural their facilities - with an average commodity, unless it would be the broiler business, has flock size around the 10,000 bird vertical integration made such inroads. mark. Michigan farmers formed the Egg Marketing Division of Farm Bureau Services in 1959 to give the professional egg Besides quality supervision and producer a substantial market for a quality product. market-outlets, what are some For a status report, the FARM NEWS questioned Clyde other advantages these producers Springer, Manager of the Egg Marketing operation. The gain? questions - and his replies, follow. They are guided toward sound health, sanitation and manage- ment practices, and quickly real- Doesn't it seem strange to you 'Ve mean an egg that meets the ize that management ability has that a fanner's organization - the rigid requirements that allow it a direct bearing on their income. Michigan Farm Bureau, through to be placed in a "Fresh, Fancy \ Ve make use of an efficient its Farm Bureau Service affiliate Quality AA Grade" "'carton. It transportation system and exten- - should itself engage in vertical means that each lot of eggs must sive advertising and promotion integration in the production of be inspected by a full-time resi- campaigns. By working together, eggs? dent USDA inspector in each we gain a substantial marketing Farm Bureau Services plant, and Not at all, since through this backed by a program of quality volume which has increased stead- CLYDE SPRINGER - (right) Manager of the Egg Marketing Division, Farm Bureau method we have secured far great- control extending from the pro- ily as profitable outlets are gained. Services, makes a point with the editor, in the question and answer interview er price-bargaining power for ducer's farm through the retail printed on this page. Michigan egg producers. 'Ve store. It means supervision and 'Vhat are some of the "strings" have retained and increased the inspection throughout the supply placed on producers in the egg share of Michigans egg market line. for Michigan producers, and Farm m~rketing program? More. Community Groups Bureau Services has provided a \Vhat about the eggs produced For one thing, they are re- Elton R. Smith, President of the ~1ichigan Farm Bureau much more desirable fOlm of within the program, but which quired to market all eggs pro- integration - owned and oper- for one reason or another fall duced - or a specific minimum reaffirmed the voice of the voting delegates eluring his annual ated by the farmers themselves, under these standards? number of cases through Farm address when he said «effective membership participation is and with the welfare of farmers Bureau Services. Also - specific essential for total Farm Bure