MDCHDGAN~FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU . Vol. 50, No. 7 THE NEW AGE July 1, 1971 FARM BUREAU CENTER OPEN HOUSE 7373 W Sagina~ Lansing, Michigan Wednesday ... July 28, 1971.•. 10:00 a.m. Prografft Welcome ToT he Farm Bureau Center, Elton R. Smith, president, j\1ich. Farm Bureau. History of Project and Physical Characteristics of the Building ... N. L. Vermillion, Executive vice president, Farm Bureau Insurance Group. Dedication Address ... The Honorable William G. Milliken. Official Opening Ceremony ... Governor Milliken and President Smith. Guided tours of the building following the official opening to allow all visitor's to view the entire structure. Farm Vehicle Pictorial Preview: F.B. Wheat Mkt'g. Save The IN THIS ISSUE Regulations . Page 2 F.B. Center Page 3 Program Page 6 Land Page 10 TWO July 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS EDITORIAL. PRESIDENT'S COLUMN ... Commercial- Farmer Controlled Vehicle Regulations Revised The Department of Transportation has announced its intention to The revise its commercial vehicle driver qualification regulations insofar Farm as they apply to drivers of certain vehicles controlled and operated Power by farmers. This action followed consultations and study within the Department, with the Department of Agriculture, with farm group Truck representatives, and with other interested parties. 01 An The Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that the seasonal and intermittent nature of interstate farm opera- Regulations Idea tions; the general short range of the majority of farm trips; and. the lower incidence of exposure of fann vehicles to highway collison risks support revision of the regulations. I. A new Section 391.2 would be added to Part 391 of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, reading as follows: Every human has many ideas but most of us Section 391.2 General exemptions. The Federal Department of Transportation do not take the time to sort out the good ones (a) Drivers of lightweight vehicles. The rules in this part do not quietly adopted driver trucking regulat~ons ~~t from the bad, the workable from the unwork- apply to a driver who drives only a vehicle that: would have crippled the farm operation If It able, so many go for naught. This world has (1) Has a gross weight, including its load, of 10,000 pounds or had not been for the quick action of Farm less; been built on good ideas, w_ell thought through Bureau and its members. (2) Is not transporting passengers for hire; and and carried out. (3) Is not carrying hazardous materials of a type or quantity that These damaging regulations were to have In 1776 a group of people had an idea of requires the vehicle to be marked or placarded in accordance with Section 177.823 of this title. become law January 1, 1971, but farmer action how they would like to Bv eand be governed, (b) Farm vehicle drivers of nonarticulated vehicles. The rules torpedoed the plan., The major regulations so declared their independence from a mother in this part do not apply to a farm vehicle driver who drives a non- detrimental to agriculture have been postponed, country and established a new nation. They articulated vehicle. while the entire proposition, which was to take carried out their ideas in their new govern- II. Section 391.3 in Part 391 of the Motor Carrier Safety Regula- effect July 1, is now delayed for further review. ment - a self governing system based on repre- tions would be amended by adding a new paragraph reading as sentation. They also spelled out some principles folows: Strangeiy, at the first adoption of these regu- for every citizen of the new nation. They said (d) The term "farm vehicle driver" means a person who drives lations no official announcements were reported every person should be able ... only a vehicle that is - to the agricultural world. I suppose someone (1) Controlled and operated by a farmer; expected farmers to follow along like little ... to worship God in his own way without (2) Being used to transport agricultural products or farm ma- chinery and supplies to or from farms; puppy dogs, all in a line, and accept as gospel interference by government. (3) Being used within 150 miles of his farm; the rulings handed down. ... to exercise freedom of speech and press, (4) Not being used in the operations of a for-hire carrier; When learning of the developing circum- even if others disagree with what one may say (5) Not carrying hazardous materials of a type or quantity that or print. requires the vehicle to be marked or pIa-:-arded in accordance with stances, Farm Bureau and its members took Section 177.823 of this title; immediate action. National, state and county ... to pursue a personal ambition to the fullest extent of his abilities, regardless of family back- III. The heading of Subpart G of Part 391 of the Motor Carrier Farm Bureaus backed by our nearly two million ground, race or creed. Safety Regulations would be amended to read as follows: family members contacted representatives in Subpart G-Limited Exemptions government and made them aware of the crisis. ... to choose his own occupation, apply for any IV. Section 391.67 in Part 391 of the Motor Carrier Safety Reg- It was this action that drew attention to an job, quit his job if he doesn't like it and pursue ulations would be amended and Section 391.58 is added to read as otherwise "too quiet" attempt for unhealthy a better offer. follows: bureaucratic transportation regulations. ... to use his honestly acquired property and Section 391.67 Certain drivers of articulated vehicles. finances in his own 'Yay - spend it, invest it (a) The following rules in this part do not apply to a farm vehicle OUf voice was heard throughout the country, or give it away. driver who is at least 18 years old and who drives an articulated and because of this effective action, the De- vehicle used to transport farm products to market and supplies to or partment of Transportation plans to exempt ... to go into business for himself, be his own from the farm. agriculture from many of the paralyzing rules boss, work the hours he pleases and make a (1) Section 39I.II(b), (1), (8), (10), (11), (12) (relating to driver qualifications); it had designed. The new rules will not be- profit. (2) Subpart C (relating to disclosure of investigation into, and come effective until January 1, 1972, a year ... to offer his services or products for sale on inquiries about, the background, character, and driving record of later than the first announced date. In the his own terms, even if he loses money on the drivers); meantime, the Department of Transportation is deal. (3) Subpart D (relating to road tests and written examinations); keeping its doors open for review of its total ... to buy or not to buy any service or product (4) So much sections 391.41 and 391.45 as require a driver to plan. offered for sale without interruption so long be medically examined and to have a medical examiner's certificate as he pays the price asked. on his person before January 1, 1973. As an active farmer, you realize the impor- (5) Subpart F (relating to maintenance of file and records); t:mce of the operation of farm trucks to your ... to be free to make his own decisions and to provide for himself so long as he does not Section 391.68 Drivers of vehicles used to transport farm harvesting fann. Following are some major changes to machinery. infringe on the rights of others. show you the seriousness of what could have The rules of this part do not apply to drivers of vehicles used to Under the guidelines of these principles a transport farm harvesting machinery for use on farms. become regulations without your support. great nation has been built. We are less than V. The table of contents of Part 391 of the Motor Carrier Safety Complete exemptions include new driver six percent of the world's population on seven Regulations is amended (1) by adding after SectIon 391.1 a new qualification rules for all drivers of farm ve- percent of its land, a heterogeneous hodge- Section 391.2 General exemptions, and (2) by amending the descrip- hicles under 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; podge of races and blood lines, with no more tion of Section 391.67 to read "Certain drivers of articulated vehicles" and by adding after Section 391.67, a new Section 391.68, to read a lowering of the minimum age to 18 (from 21) natural resources than some other areas of the "Drivers of vehicles used to transport farm harvesting machinery." for drivers of farmer-controlled and operated globe, yet creating more new technical devices The Director of the Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety is extending trucks, and selected exemptions from some and industrial systems than all the other ninety- the expiration date of the exemption from certain driver qualification other requirements. four percent together. rules for drivers of certain light-weight farm vehicles. By virtue of This same type of idea creativity helped form this action, the special exemption, now set to exipre on July 1, 1971, A total exemption for single vehicles and will expire on January 1, 1972.. limited exemptions for multiple-unit types of a farm organization fifty-two years ago. This The regulation affecting certain farm truck drivers, now'sched- organization, the Farm Bureau, whose purpose fann vehicles used within 150 miles of the uled to become effective July 1, will not become applicable until is to support agriculture, has also developed the revisions are ordered. Dr. Kaye said adequate time will be farm are also being considered. some beliefs and policies that say in part that ... allowed to permit farmers to become familiar with the regulations. We can see that an important portion of our ... farmers can build their own effective mar- Director Kaye said, "The previously published rules are intended independent farming freedom would have been to increase the safety of operation of all trucks and buses used for keting and bargaining programs, if Congress commercial purposes on the Nation's highways, and that continues parked on the farm if such regulations had be- will provide the legal foundations . to be the Department goal. I trust that this will clear up the mis- .come effective. ... inflation is a serious threat to economic understanding about the applicability of these rules to farmers and As farmers we can salute the many Michigan stability and excessive Federal government let me add that it was never intended that the use of farm trucks for personal transportation by farm youth would come under these rules." congressmen who supported agriculture. While spending is the basic cause of our current prob- this was not a legislative matter; Congressman lem of inflation. ~. J ames Harvey, of the 8th District, introduced ... it is the obligation of each generation to make wise use of our natural resources with MICHIGAN .FARM NEWS legislation to free farmers from these proposed THE ACTION PUBLICATION O~ THE MICHIOAN ~ARM BUREAU regulations. His action and that of our other particul~r regard to the needs of future gener- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District I, Arthur friends in Congress helped to bring results ations. published monthly. on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Dean by tbe Michigan Fann Bureau. at its PridJteon, Montgomery. R-I; District 3, from the Department of Transportation. ... private ownership and operation of the ma- publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Andrew Jackson, Howell, R-I; Dis- Street, Greenville, Michigan. We can't expect to operate farm trucks on jor portion of the nation's land resources is in Editorial and general offices at 7373 trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-I; the national interest. 'Vest Saginaw Highway, Lansinlt, District 5. David Morris, Grand Ledge, the highway without some regulation. But the Michigan 48904. Post Office Box 960. R-3; District 6. Jack Laurie, Cass City, ... a dynamic, private competitive enterprise Telephone, Lansing 485-8121, Exten- R-3; District 7. Kenneth Bull. Bailey, regulation should not hinder effective operation. sion 228. Subscription price, 50~ per R-l; District 8, Harvey Leuenberger, system is a major factor contributing to a more year. Saginaw. R-6; District 9, Eugene Rob- For fanners, this issue is evidence that when Established January 13, 1923. Sec- abundant life for all people. ond Class Postage paid at Greenville. erts. Lake City, R-I; District 10, we stand together, unreasonable regulations no Michigan . Richard Wieland. Ellsworth, R-I; Dis- . . . American agriculture has an important stake trict II, Franklin Schwiderson, Dafter. matter how unintentional can be defeated. EDITORIAL: Editor. Carl P. Kent- in a high level of mutually advantageous world ner; Associate Editor. Vem M. Bullen; DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter We, as farmers, can remember from this issue Advertisinfr Manager. Carl P. Kentner; Frahm, Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, trade. Artist. Nonnan Goodlinp:. Belleville; Calvin Lutz, Kaleva. that good government is not a gift, but the hard The power of ideas has built both this na- OFFICERS: Michifran Fann Bu- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. earned right of citizens. It is a hard earned reau; President. Elton R. Smith, Cale- Jerold Topliff. Eaton Rapids, R-l. tion and our farm organization. Every individ- donia, R-I; Vice President, Dean liberty that is most easily lost in silence. Pridgeon, MontJ,!omery, R-l; Secretary- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- ual, as long as he does not violate the laws of Manager, Dan E. Reed, Lansing. ERS: David Diehl. Dansville. Organized farmers must be the watchdogs justice, should pursue his ideas in order to bring POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, of our industry. No one else can understand it about a better way of life for all mankind. 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48904 as completely. No one else can better care for it. Second closs postage paid at Greenville, Michigan Carl P. Kentner Elton R. Smith MICHIGAN FARM NEWS July 1, 1971 THREE \q\ \ \ , I \ t I t I / \\ J, / The Voice With A Smile (Main Reception Center) FOUR July 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS others) would cut the total tax limitation to 26 mills and allocate Michigan within the Constitution millage to counties, townships, community colleges, vocational education and special education, thus limiting each unit of government and eliminating the present allocation process. A problem has arisen in that the Democratic leaders want the question of a graduated income tax to be put on the ballot in the same proposal as the elimination of the property tax. This means that a voter would possibly be forced to vote for something he did not believe in in order to vote for something else that he felt should be passed. Other Leg- islators maintain that if the two issues are on the ballot they THREE OF THE 1~ EXPERTS ... appearing on Michigan State should be separate in order to University's Seminar on Agricultural land Taxation were left permit the voter to make a de- to right, Don Col/in, California, formerly with California Farm cision on each issue based on its Bureau and presently a tax expert for the California Senate own merits. Committee for Revenue and Taxation; Dr. AI House, chairman, MSU; and Samuel Garrison, rural resources, New Jersey Dept. ASSESSMENTS of Agriculture. Others participating in the program included The general public will have experts from Maryl~nd, Connecticut and the U. S. Department an opportunity to appear before of Agriculture. a special House Subcommittee on Assessments, as meetings are be- ing held throughout the state. Another environmental bill, H. to have legislative approval for Farmers are taking advantage of 4709, supported by Soil Conser- any new rules. On May 29, the this opportunity to let the com- vation Districts and Farm Bureau, U. S. Department of Labor pub- mittee know firsthand the effect would set up a model ordinance lished nearly 400 pages of regu- of assessments on agriculture. for soil erosion and sedimenta- lations, some of which apply to The remaining hearings will be tion control resulting from de- farmers, such as those dealing in Benton Harbor on Friday, July velopment of new land uses. The with handling and storage of 9; Bay City, Monday, July 19; ordinance would be drafted by anhydrous ammonia, farm labor Houghton, Friday, July 23; Mar- representatives of Soil Conserva- housing, pulpwood operations, quette, Saturday, July 24, and t'on Districts, Department of and slow moving vehicle oper- Detroit, Monday, August 2. No- Agriculture and Water Resources 'ation on highways. Farm Bureau tfces have been sent to Farm Bu- Commission. Land developers, has supported bringing state laws reau leaders indicating that thev highway builders and others de- into uniformity in order to pre- may wish to take advantage of veloping, grading or building on vent confusion and also maintain this opportunity. land would be required to sub- inspection control within the mit a plan indicating control of state, which has proved to be, in The farmland assessment bill, soil erosion and sedimentation. most cases, more realistic than H. 4100 in the House, may yet federal inspection. Other state be considered before summer re- H.B. 4963, still another im- legislation will be required before cess. The identical bill, S. 130 in portant bill to agriculture, would complete uniformity is achieved. the Senate, is under considera- exempt farm -ponds impounding tion by the Senate Committee. less than five acres from having a AGRICULTURE However, there may be major re- permit or from the inspection fee. This bill needs some work on it, One bill on the Senate calendar vis' ons, as it appears that the three-year rollback will not be but it is essential to many farm- that has received little attention ers planning ~arm ponds: and is extremely important to acceptable, but must be extended fruit and vegetable farmers is S. to at least five years. A possible S. 162 could harm some farm- 577, which provides for licensing substitute also contains a pro- ers, while at the same time help- of food processors, canners, freez- vision for a heavy penalty if the ing others, as it would permit ers, etc. In so doing, it also re- land is shifted from agricultural taxation of property in an area peals numerous other old regu- use before an initial five-year for main sewage lines whether or latory and licensing statutes. One agreement terminates. not the property received any di- of the repealed statutes, known rect benefit, but might "poten- as .the Canning and Preserving More environmentalists are be- tially" be served by the water or Act, contained protective pro- ginning to support the idea. Gov- sewage trunk line. Presently, in visions for growers denying a ernor Milliken continues to sup- some areas, such mains are as- license to any canner who had port the concept and in a major sessed on a front footage basis, not "reimbursed producers for speech before conservationists at which places an extreme tax purchases of fruits and vegetables the annual meeting of MUCC at burden on some people. during the preceding year unless Escanaba, pointed out that Farm Another bill, S. 155 (Ballenger), otherwise provided by a written The State of Michigan wiII It is now estimated that it will Bureau was a leader in the effort would establish a revolving sewer, contract." have reached the end of its fiscal require an income tax increase of to encourage preservation of water and drain fund to pay for Farm Bureau offered an amend- year on June 30 - and perhaps 1.3 percent to meet the expected prime agricultural such extensions with the fund to ment to return this provision to lands and the end of its financial rope un- budget. This is in spite of the proper land use. The number of be repaid through "tap-in fees" the new act and to require that a less the Legislature shows more many spending cuts that the Gov- states now having some type of when connections are made at a renewal license be denied if the activity during the final week ernor has made. His recommend- Jater date. than it has during the past sev- ed $1.98 billion will need to be legislat:on is 25. New York, Ohio producer had not been paid for eral months. Governor Milliken raised, primarily due to the spi- and New Hampshire Farm Bu- agricultural products during the FARM SAFETY preceding year and also upon said that unless the Legislature raling welfare costs (which, to- reaus tell us that legislation is in adopts a budget before July I, he gether with federal matching, will the process of passage in those One bill, H. 5258 (Brennan), complaint of nonpayment within would have "no alternative but to be over one billion dollars), plus states. could be costly for most farmers, 60 days after purchase, a hearing put all departments of state gov- additional monies needed for edu- as it requires rearview mirrors to would be held to consider a sus- ernment on notice that emergency cation and cities. The total bud- ENVIRONMENT - (See other be placed on slow moving ve- pension or revocation of a license measures may be required at that get may be as high as $2.08 article elsewhere in this issue) hicles, such as tractors and imple- unless other provisions were made date." He warned that the im- billion. ments, when used on the road. It through a writcen contract be- pact will be severe, particularly H. 4948, known as the Inland makes little sense that a rearview tween the prod~cers and the pur- upon education, welfare and PROPERTY TAXES Lakes and Streams Bill, would mirror should be placed on an chaser. Without this amendment, mental health, which represent Elimination of property taxes have affected agriculture and implement and it would be costly fruit and vegetable producers our greatest areas of expendi- for school operation is possible if could have created a great deal for farmers having three or more tractors, as such mirrors cost from would lose the protection that tures." the Legislature will permit the of expense for farmers by requir- There is no question but that issue to be put on the ballot this ing a $100 permit from the De- $8 to $15 and on most tractors they have had under the previous the budget will be higher than fall. Three resolutions are under partment of Natural Resources for would require special brackets to law, which would be repealed that recommended by the Gov- consideration. One in the Sen- most anything that might affect be made. This was strongly de- under S. 577. However, the Farm ernor and that additional tax rev- ate, "M", (Davis, Byker, et al), water headed toward streams. Tile bated in the House by Rep. Powell Bureau amendment would go fur- enues must be voted. An attempt and "FF" in the House (Folks and other outstate farm Legis- ther and apply to all agricultural was made in the equally divided drains were originally exempted, lators. and 41 others). Each of these products and also, for the first Senate to take the income tax bill would eliminate the property tax but water structures, ditches, irri- Governor Milliken has signed time, give farmers some recourse from the table (S. 616), but it for school operation and permit gation canals, etc. would have into law S.B. 440, Michigan's if they were not paid within 30 failed. Senator Zollar said that six mills for enrichment, but, come under the act. Farm Bureau Occupational Safety Standards days of delivery. In some in- it did not seem possible for the most important, would cut the has been a leader in achieving Act, which complies 'with the new stances, some processors through Senate to act, therefore it was SO-mill tax limitation down to 30 an agreement to exempt agricul- federal Occupational Safety and lack of prompt payment have had up to the House to send the Sen- mills. The third resolution, "GG" ture from the act as it was in the Health legislation. The Depart- the advantage of using the grow- ate a revenue bill. (L. Anderson, R. Smith and 43 previous law. men tof Labor will be required er's money interest free. M MICHIGAN FARM NEWS July 1, 1971 FIVE Notes From All Over . . . F.B. Backs Wheat Wayne Playford is the new manager of the Farm Bureau Exports To Services' Egg Marketing Divisions Field Operations Depart- ment. Wayne Served as flock supervisor and manager of the Mainland China /4 nutate ca^Tfatctte Jry Brighton Processing Plant. Dan P. Crowle assumed the managerial position of the Egg The American Farm Bureau Federation has urged the Nixon MAXINE TOPLIFF ,-WH Sales and Operations Department of the Egg Marketing Di- Administration to authorize the sale of U.S. grains and other farm STATE WOMEN'S CHAIRMAN vision, effective May 24. Mr. Crowle served as a flock super- visor and manager of Field Operations for the past three years. products to Mainland China. Both announcements were made by Clyde I. Springer, vice Farm Bureau also urged re- president, Egg Marketing Division, Farm Bureau Services. moval of cargo preference and part-cargo restrictions on sales to Summer is here. It is a busy time, but let's not be too busy William J. Kuhfuss, president of the American Farm Bureau Communist countries. to think "Safety." Safety comes in many forms. Think about Federation, has been named a member of the National 4-H a few of them . . . water safety, playground safety, automobile In a letter to President Nixon, Service Committee. The Service Committee provides a central AFBF President William J. Kuh- safety, motorcycle safety, tractor and machinery safety, and national source for educational publications and visual aids. fuss said the following statement I'm sure you can add a few more of your own. Currently, a record 4 million boys and girls are active in 4-H was adopted by the AFBF Board Strawberries are in our freezers now ready for our enjoyment programs. of Directors in Phoenix, Arizona, when winter comes. Some people say they have trouble getting « « » on June 8: their families to eat them after they have been frozen. I'd like Several Farm Bureau members have been named to official "We strongly support inclusion to share this receipe a good friend gave me and I hope you will positions for McDonald Cooperative Dairy Company. Arthur of grains and other farm products enjoy it. Forbush, Jr., Gaines, (Genesee county) is the newly elected in the list of commodities report- Frosty Strawberry Squares chairman. Vice chairman is Edward Weiss, Frankenmuth, (Sag- edly under consideration for au- (Serves 12) inaw county); William Brook, East Lansing, (Ingham county), thorized sale to Mainland China 1 cup flour is secretary and Carl Middleton, Mayville, (Tuscola county), under general license. treasurer. Other F.B. members on the board are John Friesen, VA cup brown sugar "We also urge removal of cargo V2 cup chopped nuts Perrinton, (Gratiot county), William Brodbeck, Lake Odessa, preference and part-cargo restric- (Ionia county), James Reilly, Brown City, (Sanilac county), tions on sales to Communist coun- Vz cup butter or oleo James Berrens, Marion, (Osceola county), Ronald Haines, Glad- tries. win, (Gladwin county) and Gibson Strickling, Mason, (Ingham Mix together to form crumbly mixture. Bake in 13x9x2 pan county). "We favor such sales when 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Stir up with a fork and re- they are consistent with national move half to sprinkle over the top. security and when made by the private trade on commercial terms 2 egg whites without credit guarantees by any % cup sugar agency of the U.S. government." Beat until stiff peaks form. President Nixon on June 10 an- 2 cups frozen strawberries partially thawed. (Do not drain.) nounced that farm products and 2 tablespoons lemon juice fertilizer would be included Combine with the egg whites. (It will be rather thin and among the commodities for which syrupy.) export sales may be made to Mainland China under general li- VA oz. package of Dream Whip. (Whipped as directed on box.) cense. The President also an- nounced that he was eliminating Fold Dream Whip into the strawberry mixture. Pour over the cargo preference restrictions on crumbs. Top with remaining crumbs. Cover anod freeze. May sales to all Communist nations be made as much as a month ahead and kept in freezer. Serve with which trade is now permit- frozen. ted. Embargoes continue in effect on U.S. trade with Cuba, North Have a Happy Summer. Korea, and North Vietnam. Mrs. Jerold (Maxine) Topliff MAFC Chairman State Winner Named In Testifies Freedoms Foundation Contest Glenn Hanson of Howell, pres- ident of the board of the Federal Cara Bobrowski was selected Land Bank Association of Ann as the Michigan winner in the Arbor and chairman of the Mich- fourth annual Freedoms Founda- igan Association of Farmer Co- tion Essay Contest sponsored by operatives, appeared before a Farm Bureau Insurance Group. libu can lower the /o U.S. Senate committee in support of a bill to increase the lending services available from units of Cara and her parents live at 732 North State Street, Jackson. cost of loving by 40° . the Farm Credit System. Hanson cited provisions in the Farm Credit Act of 1971 which would An eighth grade student at St. Joseph School, Jackson, Cara will receive a four-day, all-expense- Now get a 20 or 40% discount everywhere, paid trip to Washington, D. C. remove the restrictions that pres- for herself, her parents and her everytime you call long distance within ently prohibits Federal Land Michigan. Just dial direct. teacher, Mrs. Rita Fullerton. The Banks from financing more than sight-seeing trip is expected to be There's a little love out there . . . for you. Love 65 percent of the value of a farm. August 6-9, 1971 and will include you experience all too infrequently. Why not make a change, with an unexpected He also pointed out that the tours of Washington, Alexand ia, call? You'll make two people happy... someone removal of the restriction would and the U. S. Naval Academy. you love, and you. give Land Banks and local As- In addition to the trip, Cara sociations more flexibility in fi- received an engraved presidential CARA BOBROWSKI And now you can call anywhere in Michigan nancing today's modern agricul- desk flag and her school was pre- weekdays after five, and weekends from five ture and could be especially sented a large stand-up display p.m. Friday till five p.m. Sunday, and save 40%, The first essay contest, "What important to young farmers. flag. Presentation was made by The United States Flag Means To just by dialing direct! Other provisions in the bill Bob Nelson, representative of the Me," was conducted in the Lan- Or dial direct any other time and save 20%. sing area in 1968. Encouraging And now you pay by the minute. Talk for one permit Production Credit Asso- Farm Bureau Insurance Group ciations to finance certain busi- Agency located in Jackson, dur- youth to seriously consider the minute, pay for one minute. Not three. So, if you heritage and future of America, want to make two people happy nesses that provide on-farm serv- ing a school honors assembly on ices to farmers and for the Banks June 9th. competition was expanded state- . . . don't hesitate to call! for Cooperatives to finance a wide in 1969. Theme for the 1970 Judges for this year's contest and '71 contests was "What I Can Here's how to direct dial long distance and save wider range of credit needs of were: John B. Swainson, Michi- farmer cooperatives. Do For My Country." Mon.thruFri. Sat. Sunday gan Supreme Court Justice; Earl As a result of the 1970 compe- The Farm Credit System is E. Nelson, State Representative tition, Freedoms Foundation con- 7 AM 40% TO 20% owned by a million farmers and from Michigan's 57th District; ferred the Honor Certificate on 5 PM 40% 20% ) 5 PM T0 4,000 farmer cooperatives and Charles E. Chamberlain, Con- Farm Bureau Insurance Group [) provides more than $14 billion in gressman for Michigan's Sixth T0PM 40% 11PM Washington Honor Medal awards 40% credit to agriculture each year. District; Dr. Clifton Wharton, for previous essay contests. 7 AM Jr., Michigan State University Discounts also apply to station-to-station calls in areas where direct President; and Detroit Free Press The award is inscribed: "Be it dialing is not yet available. known that the Farm Bureau In- Columnist Bob Talbert. El Crane, long-time employee surance Group is awarded this of the Kent City Farm Bureau, is A record 179 schools and 4,000 Honor Certificate . . . an out- now working on special assign- students participated in the con- standing accomplishment in help- Michigan Bell ments for the Retail Division test which was conducted through of Farm Bureau Services. The 52 Farm Bureau Insurance Group ing to achieve a better under- standing of the American way of change was effective June 1. offices around the state. life." SIX July 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 1971 FIELD CROPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARKETING AND COMMODITIES MFB To Comment On EATON - Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op, Charlotte; Grand Ledge USDA Crop Reports Produce Co. The Michigan Farm Bureau is cause of adjustments taking place GRAND TRAVERSE - Farm preparing comments and sug- in agriculture. The Department Bureau Services, Traverse City gestions relating to USDA's pro- hopes to be able to identify those GRA TIOT - Breckenridge- posed streamlining of crop and data series that can no longer be Wheeler Co-op livestock estimating programs. accurately measured by historic Proposed are a Humber of modifi- sampling procedures. It is also HILLSDALE - Farm Bureau cations relating to the frequenc;y trying to determine if some re- Services, Hillsdale of issue, content, and publication ports are issued too frequently dates of reports on livestock, HURON- Elkton Co-op Farm or not at the best time for inter- dairy and poultry. Produce Co.; Farmers Co-op ested users. Earlier this year, reporting pro- Grain Co., Kinde; Co-op Elevator MEMBERS OF THE ... 1971 MFB Field Crops Advisory Com- Similar proposals are planned cedures were modified for field Co., Pigeon; Ruth Farmers Co-op mittee (and their counties) are: standing, (left to right) Dale later for vegetables and potatoes, fruit and nut crops. ' Elevator; Sebewaing Farmers Haney, Ionia; Harvey leuenberger, Saginaw; Elton Herford, farm labor, and prices. Copies of USDA said objectives of the Co-op Huron; Raymond Schaub, Gratiot; Doug Smith, Branch; Basil the proposed changes 'are avail- proposed modifications are to able from Press Service, Office of INGHAM - Leslie Co-op; McKenzie, Gratiot; John lyster, Van Buren and Herman Rader, identify reports that may no Information, USDA, Washington, Producers Co-op Elevator, Wil- Montcalm. Seated, left to right, are Ed Powell, chairman, Mgr., longer be sufficiently reliable be- D.C. 20250. liamston Michigan Elevator Exchange; Noel Stuckman, Market Research Mgr., secretary and lorry luther, vice chairman, Wexford county. IONIA - Lake Odessa Co-op; MARKET WHEAT THROUGH Fortland Co-op Co. F.B. WHEAT MKT1G PROGRAM ISABELLA - Farm Bureau Strawberry Growers ~e~t Services, Mt. Pleasant Representatives of strawberrv- July is wheat-harvest month in The demoralized market for 4. Receive check for advance Michigan. Soon wheat producers KALAMAZOO - Farm Bu- growing Michigan Farm Bure~u frozen strawberries has discour- payment. The advance pay- will be combining the golden reau Services, Climax, Kalama- members met May 17 in Chicago aged California growers from de- ment rate is not the same grain and it will be ready to zoo and Schoolcraft at the American Farm Bureau livering to processors and produc- for every elevator. It varies market. Federation's office. Growers from tion of frozen berries in California according to the freight rate KENT - Caledonia Farmers Now is the time that wheat California and Oregon, the two is presently running about 20 zone of the elevator. Elevator; Kent City Farm Bureau producers must find an answer major strawberry processing million pounds behind the 1970 to the question - How do I mar- 5. Receive check for final pay- LAPEER - Lapeer Co. Co-- states, met with the Michigan level. Similar trends are expected ket my wheat to maximize my in- ment. All producers will re- ops, Imlay City and Lapeer group. Also attending were rep- in Michigan and in the Pacific come? All producers have the ceive the same payment per resentatives of the AFBF legis- Northwest. The result could be a bushel at the end of the LENA \VEE- Blissfield Co-op 'ative and marketing staffs. rebound in the strawben'y market. option of selling their wheat at marketing year, probably in Co. The U.S. market has been un- Those at the meeting concurred harvest, storing for later sale or feeding to livestock. Farm Bu- March or April. der extreme pressure from Mexi- that the turn around in the market LIVINGSTON - Fowlerville reau members have another mar- can-grown strawberries during would weaken any possible case The Program is an orderly mar- Co-op Co.; Howell Co-op Co. keting alternative for their 1971 the past two years. Foreign frozen for U.S. growers to go before the keting system jointly sponsored MACOMB - New Haven Ele- strawberry imports, 95 % of which V.S. Tariff Commission to request crop - the Farm Bureau Wheat by the Michigan Farm Bureau Marketing Program. vator; Farmers Elevator Co., are of Mexican origin, increased corrective measures. Farm Bu- and I the ~1ichigan Elevator Ex- Richmond their share of the U.S. market by reau had been leading an investi- During the past several years, change Division of Farm Bureau many members have discovered approximately 15% between 1968 gation into the extent and results Services, Inc. The Michigan Farm MASON - Farm Bureau Serv- and 1970. of strawberry imports into the the advantages of consigning Bureau \Vheat Advisory Commit- ices, Scottville wheat to the Farm Bureau Wheat An analysis of the 1971 straw- U.S. market. tee, comprised of 10 wheat pro- berry market at the Chicago meet- Attending the meeting from Marketing Program. These mem- MECOSTA - Farm Bureau ducers, advise on the marketing ing revealed that the distressed Michigan were Elton R. Smith, bers received a cash payment at of Program wheat. . Services, Remus and Stanwood harvest time and benefitted from market had become so unfavor- President, MFB; Calvin Lutz, di- All wheat producing members MISSAUKEE - Falmouth able to Mexican growers that ex- rector at large, MFB; Edwin price increases that occurred after Co-op harvest was completed. are being urged to consign their tensive acreages of strawberries Radewald, straw perry growers, All wheat producing members wheat to the Program. Orderly MONROE - Ida Farmers Co- were abandoned in the fields of Niles; and Norman Veliquette, have the opportunity to partici- marketing will increase a produc- op Co.; Michigan Elevator Ex- Mexico this year. fruit marketing specialist, MFB. pate in a marketing program that er's wheat income during most change Terminal, Ottawa Lake has proven successful. Since the marketing years. A large amount MONTCALM - Farm Bureau Tuesday, August 31st, has been set aside as "Agriculture Day" Program was started in 1967, of wheat marketed through the Program is important, as bargain- Services, Greenville at the Michigan State Fair. The fair will run from August 27 each year it has paid members through September 12 this year. Of special interest to farmers more per bushel for their wheat ing for price is improved as more wheat comes under the control of MUSKEGON - Ravenna Co- is the fact that agricultural groups, such as Farm Bureau mem- than was paid by the program op Co. the previous year. a single marketing agency. bers, will be admitted at a half-price rate. Special entertain- The 1970 crop Program paid NEWAYGO - Fremont Co-op ment will also be offered in the Band Shell. Delivery of Program wheat can a record high final payment of be made to any of these partici- Co. 40.4~ per bushel at the comple- pating cooperative elevators in tion of the marketing year. This the following counties: OAKLAND - Highland Pro- was in addition to an advance ducers Assoc.; Oxford Co-op payment at harvest which aver- aged $1.10 per bushel. The total ALLEGAN -A.llegan Farmers Co-op; Hamilton Farm Bureau OGEMA\V - Farmers Co-op West Branch The best mastitis treatment net return to participants was substantially above the 1970 har- Co-op; Moline Co-op Milling Co. ALPENA- Wolf Creek Farm OCEANA - Farm Bureau ever developed still costs JOU profits. vest time market price. Bureau Services, Hart Members find that it is rela- tively easy to participate in the ARENAC - Farm Bureau OTf AWA - Coopersville Co- Program. The simple procedure Services, Sterling op Elevator; \ Holland Co-op Co.; is as follows: BARRY - Farm Bureau Serv- Farmers Elevator, Hudsonville; Prevent mastitis with bovadine@ 1. Deliver wheat at harvest to ices at Hastings; Nashville Co-op Zeeland Farmers Co-op any local cooperative ele- vator. All of the 75 eleva- tors listed on this page are Elevator BAY- Farm Bureau Services Pinconning , SAGINAW-Chesaning ers Co-op; Hemlock Farmers Co- op; Michigan Elevator Exchange Farm- ,c:;;;s receiving wheat for the Program. No wheat will be accepted after August 31. BERRIEN - Three Oaks Co-op Buchanan Co-op; Terminal, Saginaw ST. CLAIR - Farm Bureau , teat dip 2. Tell elevator employee that BRANCH - Farm Bureau Services, Yale and Jeddo wheat is to be in the Farm Bureau Program. Members Services, Coldwater and Union City; Branch Co. Grain Co., Cold- ST. JOSEPH - Constantine The only that have signed an agree- ment during previous years water; Quincy Flour Mill CALHOUN- Albion Elevator Co-op; Farm Bureau Services, Mendon and Three Rivers teat dip will present an Authoriza- tion-to- Deliver card. Agree- Co.; Battle Creek Farm Bureau SANILAC - Marlette Farmers with ments are available at the elevator for first year par- CASS - Cass Co-op, Cassopo- Elevator Co.; Farm Bureau Serv- lis; Farm Bureau Services, :vfar- ices, Sandusky; Snover Co-op Ele- celIus vator Co. Tamed lodine~ ticipants. 3. Sign Delivery and Settle- ment fonn prepared by the elevator. Immediate com- pletion of the form after CHARLEVOIX Co-op Co. - Charlevoix CLL~TON - Farmers Co-op TU'SCOLA - Caro Farmers Co-op Elevator, Akron and Caro \VASHTENA W - Saline Mer- wesx ~agro - chemical, inc. weST A SUBSIDIARY OF delivery will assure prompt Elevator, Fowler; St. Johns Co-op cantile Co.; Ypsilanti Farm Bu- W ~~T~::~~I~~L.;~~~UCTS.INC payment. Co. reau Assoc. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS July 1, 1~71 SEVEN -AGRICULTURE IN ACTION-LOCAL; STAT.EAND NATIONAL- F.R.S. Securities Sales Representative Elden T. Smith, former Mich- National Farm Safety Week ... July 25.31 igan Farm Bureau and affiliate Those that work with "heavy" cause havoc to the eyes. Low There are two basic types of companies personnel manager, mechanical equipment are apt to hanging branches, farm structure ear protection: insert and muff has been appointed Securities forget that the eyes, ears, hands construction and maintenance, types. The insert type (rubber, Sales representative. The an- and lungs are in need of protec- spraying (both chemicals and soft or hard plastic, wax and spe- nouncement was made by Clifton tion as well as the back, arms paint) and the handling of feeds cial cotton-like fibers) is placed A. Morrill, manager of Securities and legs. and soil can be a hazard unless in the ear canal. Plain cotton is Promotion Dept., Farm Bureau Agriculture has long been the eyes are protected. Spectacles a poor noise suppressor and offers Services, Inc. known as a hazardous occupa- with imp~ct - resistaTlt lenses, little protection. Don't use it. Mr. Smith was also a field tion. But ... at long last . " flexible or cushion fitting goggles Don't use swimmers ear plugs representative for MFB. He was several new techniques and stud- and chipping goggles are recom- either. with Michigan Farm Bureau ies are yielding improved meth- mended types of protective eye Muff or cup type devices cover from 1958 to 1969 when he left ods of building safer farm equip- wear. Side shields are also ad- the external ear ... looking like to become a DeWitt city em- ment. Included are such devices visable for those that wear regu- earphones. ployee. as protective cabs and frames, in lar glasses. Tip-top mechanical shape farm Prospectus and additional in- fact full shielding to protect the equipment is the best protection. entire operator. Ear Protection formation may be obtained by writing: Farm Bureau Services, Another new development is Noise pollution is the third Other Protection Inc., P.O. Box 960, Lansing 48904 the enactment of the Federal Oc- pollution (in addition to air and Gloves (suitable to job) and or P.O. Box 278, DeWitt 48220. cupational Safety and Health Act, water) that afflicts all of us. Noise protective creams and lotions will compulsory \Vorkmen's Compen- is a product of our modem soci- protect the hands. The lungs can sation for farm workers and the ety ... a product that is gradu- be severely irritated by dust, U.P. Citizenship Seminar Hazardous Occupations Order in ally robbing people of their nat- ural ability to hear. Noise is molds, bacterial infection, chem- Agriculture. These actions are icals, etc. When applying chem- bound to reflect agricultural generated by powerful machinery icals, two kinds of respiratory safety. such as tractors, harvesters, grind- devices are generally used: chem- According to Leon J. Urben, ers, choppers, conveyors, chain ical cartridge respirators and gas Mgr., Nan Safety Council Farm saws and power mowers ... all masks. Farm dealers can best Department, there were about contributing to the noise prob- recommend the type of lung pro- 200,000 disabling injuries in agri- lem on the farm. tection to use. culture in 1970, with 2400 fatal- ities. He stresses that the farmer or rancher should use adequate Genesee Co. Rural-Urban Meeting personal protective equipment in his operations. Employees and family workers should also be trained to know why, where ana MORE THAN 50 ... junior and senior high school students when and how to wear it and from the Upper Peninsula ~ttended a three day Citizenship the care of it. Seminar in Escanaba in early June. American and Michigan Farm Bureau staff personnel conducted the annual event. Safety Hats Head injuries are frequent oc- West Central F.B. Women Tea curances. Safety hats (or helmets) protect the head (when worn) from impact and flying objects. Non-conductive types also protect the wearer from electric shock. There are several types from which to choose. Each individual type has distinctive merits and should be considered to fit the type of job. Eye Protection Harvesting, haying and other field jobs involve dust, chaff and other foreign material that can DR. lAWRENCE LIBBY ... MSU Public Affairs, Natural Re- 1971 STATE FARM source Department, center, a native of New York, was the MANAGEMENT TOUR guest speaker at the Genesee County Rural-Urban dinner. His topic was "Rural land Planning." Mrs. Marvin Tiedeman, left, Several farms owned bv Michi- Genesee County Farm Bureau Women's Committee chairman FARM BUREAU WOMEN ... in the West Central Region have gan Farm Bureau members are and Donald Hill, right, county F.B. president, acquainted Dr. been busy preparing for their annual Sewing and Craft tea. to be featured on the 1971 State libby with a few Michigan products. The Genesee County. Mrs. Lloyd Wilder, (right), Pentwater, served as one of" the Farm Management tour August Farm Bureau Women's Committee sponsored their fourth an- judges, and in appreciation of her efforts, Oceana Co. F.B. 5-6. nual Michigan Week program through their Rural-Urban din- Women's Committee chairman Mrs. James Ramthun, (left), pre- Three northwestern Michigan ner held in mid-May at the Munday Town Hall in Rankin. sented her with a chrysanthemum plant. Mrs. Helen Wyns, fruit and vegetable farms are on Women's Committee vice chairman is Mrs. Donald Hill, Mrs. Shelby, the second judge, is not pictured. the tour schedule for August 6. Ralph Walker is secretary and Mrs. Arthur Sobey, treasurer. These hosts will be Fruit Haven, The committee, along with other Genesee County Farm Bureau Barry Co. Y.F. Parade Entry owned by Calvin "Pete" Lutz, women, hosted the dinner for the 185 guests. Michigan prod- Kaleva; the Roy Howes fann, ucts decorated the tables. " Copemish, and the Bowling Fruit and Vegetable Farm, Inc., Bear Here We Are! Lake ... all in Manistee county. Eleven specialty farms will be visited August 5. These Farm Bu- LANSING reau farm hosts include Nugent Farms, (Don Nugent), Beulah, a fruit operation using trickle irri- gation; Stone and Sons, Inc., (Lee Stone), ThompsonvilJe, Christmas tree production and Stone and Sons, Inc., (Gene Stone), Beulah, a certified farm market ... both in Benzie county. Reino Lager- quist, Brethren, (Manistee coun- ty), a pulpwood operation and Jay Roundhouse, Manton, (Wex- ford county), a trout producer. "EVERYBODY lOVES A PARADE" ... the Barry County Young Other farms to be toured Au- Farmers included. Early in June, Hastings (county seat of Barry gust 5 are those of Loy Putney, county) celebrated its 1OOth birthday with a Centennial Parade. Beulah, (Benzie county); Ken The Young Farmer parade entry was led by a whistle blow- Baushke, Fountain, (Mason coun- ing steam engine pulling an antique grain thresher. A 1928 ty); Donald Lundberg, Pentwater, tractor pulled a stationary baler and a pair of work horses (Oceana county) and 'Valter Ed- drew an old milk wagon. Their entry was climaxed with a wards, Jr., Mesick and Donald one horse buggy carrying the Barry county F.B. queen, Chris- White, Harrietta, both of Wex- tina Wenger. ford county. EIGHT July 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Public Hearing On "BEDDING PLANT WEEK" RESOLUTION PASSED Nonreturnable Bottles By ALBERT A. AlMY Approximately 40 persons testified recently at a public hear- ing on three bills dealing with nonreturnable beverage con- taL."1ers.The testimony, lasting nearly three hours, was heard by the House Consumers and Agriculture Committee. The three bills before the committee are: H.B. 4685, which would ban nonreturnable beverage containers and require a ten cent deposit on returnable beverage containers of 20 ounce volume or less; H.B. 4152, which would require redemption of returnable bottles by retailers who sell them; and H.B. 4170, which would ban nonreturnable beverage containers and re- quire a minimum six cent deposit on returnables. Only a handful of the more than 40 witnesses supported the bills. These persons represented agricultural, environmental and student interests and one labor union group. Opposition to the bills was expressed by a majority of the witnesses who represented industry, Chambers of Commerce, several labor unions and retail food stores. The labor unions had arranged for their members to be present in large numbers to show sup- port for their position. Witnesses for the labor unions cited loss of jobs to those em- ployed in the manufacturing of nonreturnable bottles as their A RESOLUTION••. proclaimed "Bed- major objection. Representatives of the bottle manufacturers threatened that passage of the bills would reduce their an- ding Plant Week" was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives the Agriculture Included in 1899 nual tax payments by one-half. Spokesmen for the food stores last week of May. During the House claimed it would cost retailers several million dollars annually session, Representative Raymond Ker- hc.s (Monroe) (center) presented a Refuse Act Pertnit Systetn if the bills were enacted. They labeled the proposals as "Cash- framed copy of the resolution to Dr. On December 23, 1970, an "On the basis of these consid- for-Trash" legislation. William H. Carlson, Michigan State Uni- Executive Order was issued by erations we have determined, as Few alternate solutions were offered by the opponents to versity horticulturist (left). The resolu- President Nixon implementing a matter of administrative discre- help solve the many problems caused by nonreturnable bottles. tion, in part, read "Whereas, •.. about permit provisions under the 1899 tion, that the Permit Program, at Most of the solutions suggested are the same ones that have one out of every ten bedding plants Refuse Act. The purpose of this least at this time, should be lim- been offered and tried for many years without noticeable suc- sold in the United States is grown in order was to regulate the dis- ited to those large feedlot opera- cess. Such solutions serve only to maintain a status quo position. Michigan;" and "Whereas, ..• Michigan charge of pollutants and other tions which have a high volume growers annually produce ... bedding refuse matter into the navigable of animal waste, i.e.) those of The only statement presented to the committee representing plants with a wholesale value of six waters of the United States or . 1,000 or more animal units and the farmers' viewpoint was given by Farm Bureau. It was mil/ion dollars ..• etc." Dr. Carlson ac- their tributaries. which discharge their waste from stressed that nonreturnable bottles are more than just "litter" cepted the resolution, with thanks, say- Subsequently, the U. S. Army a single point source. to fanners - they are a nuisance and a hazard. ing "These producers are ecologists in Corps of Engineers and the En- "We have decided that the Farm Bureau also noted that rural roads and adjoining fields action; that is, horticulturists who think vironmental Protection Agency Permit Program should be - ap- are popular disposal sites for nonreturnable bottles. '\Vhen that man can improve his environment, (EPA) developed regulations and plied only to feedlots which had tossed into fields along our rural roads, the bottles become a and they are proud to be able to pro-. guidelines to carry out the intent an inventory of 1,000 animal units major hazard to expensive tractor and implement tires. Non- duce their product in Michigan." Frank of the Executive Order. Included or more at any time during the Smith, MFB Vegetable Commodity Ad- in the regulations is a require- returnable bottles being run through forage chopping equip- ment that anyone discharging preceding calendar year. _ visory Committee Vice-Chairman, repre- ment, shattering the glass and blowing it into loads of hay sented the growers. Several other grow- pollutants into navigable waters "Some persons have asked and silage are common occurrences. It was also noted that ers attended the session. or their tributaries must file a whether the Permit Program ap- glass from bottles that might be picked up in the harvesting permit application for such dis- plies to agricultural runoff and of crops used for human food is potentially hazardous to con- charge with the ne~rest field of- irrigation return flow. In order sumers if undetected at the processing plant. Copies of letters with the member sharing the cost fice of the Corps of Engineers to prevent any misunderstanding, (see June issue of Michigan Farm News) received from farm- as indicated below. by July I, 1971. Each permit I would like to clarify our posi- ers documenting the hazards of nonreturnable bottles were Blue Cross (hospital) application must be accompanied tion. by a $100 fee. "7 e have decided that these sources of pollution will not be presented to the committee. Member pays 30% of the cost Although the permit program covered by the Permit Program Relief from the problems caused by nonreturnable bottles was developed primarily as a at this time." suggested by Farm Bureau include: of a hospital admission for any member of the family but not method of controlling industrial 1. A required return value on all glass containers in which waste discharges, it also applies Those producers who own more than $600.00 of covered feedlot operations with a capacity alcoholic or carbonated soft drink beverages are sold. The benefit expense. This applies to to agricultural discharges. Farm- deposit must be large enough to create an incentive for the each admission. ers have been confused as to their of 1,000 or more animal units return of these bottles or their collection from along roadsides. responsibility under the permit and which discharge their waste program and have asked many from a single point source should 2. Requiring businesses selling alcoholic or carbonated soft Example: questions without obtaining a sat- contact the District Office of the drink beverages in glass containers at retail to redeem such Total Hospital Charge $600.00 isfactory answer. Corps of Engineers, P. O. Box containers. Member Pays 30% or 180.00 Many of these questions are 1027, Detroit, Michigan 48231, 3. Holding the registered owner or driver of a vehicle legally answered in a recent statement and review application proce- responsible for the violation of litter laws committed by any- Blue Cross pays $420.00 by William D. Ruckelshaus, Ad- dures with appropriate officials. one in the vehicle. ministrator, Environmental Pro- An additional quote from Mr. Blue Shield (doctor) tection Agency, before the Com- Ruckelshaus' statement has con- 4. Establishment of an intensive research program financed mittee on Agriculture of the U. S. siderable implication to agricul- by state and industry, to develop a sound disposal and recycling Member pays 30% of a doctor House of Representatives. The ture and is as follows: system for solid wastes. This program should recognize glass or doctors covered benefit charges statement provides much needed beverage containers as a part of the total solid waste problem for any member of the family. clarification of the intent to apply '1n order to provide a guide to develop an efficient means of collection and recycling of the permit system to agriculture. for future Federal action in the this "resource-out-of-place." Example: Following are quotes from the agricultural pollution area the Farm Bureau spokesmen are continuing with efforts to de- Total Doctor Charges $300.00 statement which farmers should Council on Environmental Qual- find helpful: ity has announced that it will velop support for legislation that will provide relief from the Member pays 30% or 90.00 nuisance and hazards caused by nonreturnable bottles. Mem- Blue Shield pays $210.00 "Looking at feedlots alone, our conduct a study in conjunction estimates are that there are ap- with EPA, USDA, and other bers are. requested to send letters documenting their experiences proximately 3,400 feedlots in this agencies. This study will analyze with these bottles to the Public Affairs Division and to ex- \Vith the member sharing the country having 1,000 animal units major pollution problems result- press concern to their State Representative and Senator when- cost of needed health care ex- or more. There are 33,000 feed- ing from agricultural activities; ever possible on this issue. penses the obvious advantage to lots wtih 500 animal units or consider alternative solutions to the member would be lower sub- more, and 105,000 feedlots with such problems; and recommend scription rates. The exact cost 100 animal units or more. An ani- measures that the Federal Gov- Low Cost Health Care Plan Proposal figures have not been determined mal unit, for program purposes, ernment might adopt to reduce or is based on the biochemical oxy- eliminate these problems:' Michigan Blue Cross-Blue require those members now hav- but should result in a monthly ~en demand equivalent of one The above statement should be Shield and the Michigan Farm ing the $50.00 deductible plan rate reduction of approximately beef steer. One thousand animal given serious consideration by all Bureau are considering the offer- to select the new low option plan 25 % less than the comprehensive units is calculated to equal 700 farmers. If additional Federal en- ing of a lower cost optional plan or up-grade to the comprehensive plan. dairy cows, 4,500 butcher hogs, vironmental protection require- for Michigan Farm Bureau sub- plan. 12,000 sheep, 35,000 feeder pigs, ments such as the 1899 Refuse scribers in the very near future. The comprehensive would re- If the new plan is approved by 55,000 turkeys, 180,000 laying Act permit program are to be The present low cost option main the present Ward or Semi- the Michigan Farm Bureau and hens, or 290,000 broilers. If the plan is a $50.00 hospital deduc- Private hospital and the MVF-l Permit Program were applied to avoided, farmers must make a Blue Cross-Blue Shield, all Farm tible which applies to adults on doctors program. small feedlot operations, the re- dedicated effort to prevent and Bureau subscribers will be noti- gional staffs responsible for ad- control environmental damage the subscriber' s contract. The The proposed new low cost op- new option would eliminate the tion would offer the member the fied and given the opportunity to ministering the program would. from agricultural pollution availability of this program and same benefits as the high option select the coverage they desire. be swamped. sources. I I MICHIGAN FARM NEWS July 1, 1971 NINE e"1C Michigan and Oh:o Cooper- Michigan-Ohio Farm Safety Survey Approximately 3,000 Michigan and Ohio farmers are participat- ative Extznsion Services. The machine accident rates will be useful in: 1) avoiding bad ing in a s~dy of farm machinery Typical of the twenty persons farm legislation; 2) designing use which will give accident fre- conducting the survey is Mrs. safer machinery; 3) establishing quency rates for tractors, com- Howard Ebenhoeh, Saginaw reasonable insurance rates; 4) im- county, who is collecting informa- bines, balers and other farm ma- proving safe machinery operation tion from all types of farming chinery. training programs carried out by enterprises, large or small, in The study is sponsored by the Michigan and Ohio. Mrs. Eben- 4-H, FFA and other organiza- American Farm Bureau Research hoeh interviewed Norbert Birch- tions; 5) making farm manage- Foundation in cooperation with meier, a Michigan dairy farmer, ment decisions and 6) improving the National Safety Council and on his farm, Birchcrest Farm. machinery storage. Rep. Garry Brown Adds Support To 1971 Agricultural Marketing-Bargaining Act Rep. Garry Brown, (R.), Mich- signed to improve the bargain- ing crops, could be expected to be igan's Third Congressional Dis- ing position and the bargaining major users of the measure. Pla- trict, has introduced H.B. 9221 power of farmers by establishing gued by unprofitable prices and in support of the National Agri- a mutual duty to bargain in good rising costs, farmers have sought cultural Marketing and Bargain- faith on the part of processors to bargain for the sale of com- ing Act of 1971. (Rep. James and associations of producers. modities. Harvey announced his sponsor- Seventy-two members of the House of Representatives an- The Administration, the De- ship earlier in June.) The bill, first introduced by nounced their sponsorship pre- partment of Agriculture and both California's Representative B. F. viously. political parties have given verbal Sisk in April, is strongly support- Michigan farmers, because of support to the efforts of the fann- New Service-To-Member Program ed by Farm Bureau. It is de- production of diversified process- ers to improve their condition. Announced - Auto Rustproofing ZIEBART AUTO & TRUCK RUSTPROOFING DEALERS Ardist C. Lawson, Owner Greg Mattison, Owner James C. Foley, Owner Jim Pelloni, Owner 211 S. Dean Street Dick Edmister, Manager Adrian, 49221 437 N. Larch (313) 263-7330 Lansing, 48912 (517) 484-2559 Marvin Wintermeyer, Owner Bobby Smith, Manager 142 E. Hoover Ann Arbor, 48104 (313) 761-8089 Pat Donofrio, Owner 3405 Dix Ave. Lincoln Park, 48146 (313) 383-8080 New doors James Pelloni, Jr., Owner 379 W. Michigan Battle Creek, 49017 (616) 965-6014 Dan Lorenz, Owner Robert Lowry, Owner Robert McKeon, Owner 14583 S. Dixie Monroe, 48161 (313) 242-3311 have opened Jim Tuttle, Owner And you are cordially invited Jack Thomas, Owner 2185 M-139 1185 Third St. Benton Harbor, 49022 Muskegon, 49440 Farm Bureau Services joins with Michigan (616) 927-3137 (616) 726-5921 Farm Bureau to invite you to the "Open House" of the new Farm Bureau Center. We Harry Meyer, Owner Dan Lorenz, Owner are proud of our affiliation with Michigan Don Wilson, Owner 919 Michigan Niles, 49120 Farm Bureau and the new Farm Bureau Body Rustproofi ng Co. 1038,W. 14 Mile Rd. (616) 683-1740 Center --- your home away from home. Clawson, 48017 (313) 585-8850 Norman Schoenherr, Owner New records have been established this year 821 Oakland in your use of Farm Bureau feeds and ferti- Nick Van Ryswyk, Owner Pontiac, 48055 (313) 3J4.0502 lizers ind icating your confidence in the co- 14960- 68th Ave. Coopersvilie, 49404 operative system and the ability of your Farm Richard J. Francis, Owner Bureau Services company to serve your needs. (616) 837-6947 Donald A. Francis, Owner Francis Ziebart Auto Truck Harry Meyer, Owner Rustproofing Co. Marketing capabilities in the sale of your Don Wilson, Owner 7821 US-23 South, Box 91 grain and beans through the Michigan 2900 E. 8 Mile Rd. Ossineke, 49766 Elevator Exchange and Egg Marketing divi- Detroit, 48234 (517) 471-2356 (313) TW. 2-7060 sions are second to none. Joseph Molinaro, Jr., Owner Your Farm Bureau Services is truly "Where Auto Body Rustproofing, Inc. Edward Kapus, Manager George Krausmann, Manager 704 Huron Avenue your farm comes first." 14700 Harper Avenue Port Huron, 48060 Detroit, 48224 (313) 982-5472 (313) 372-9884 F8Rmr1 BUreaU Ignacio Jaime Hernandez Glenn C. Snow, Owner 311 So. Hamilton 15229 Mack Ave. Saginaw, 48602 Detroit, 48224 (517) 793-9761 FARM BUREAU SERVICES. INC (313) 882-6022 Ken Carlson, Owner Alex Mashour, Owner Harry Meyer, Owner 15551 W. Warren 20570 W. 8 Mile Rd. Detroit, 48228 Southfield, 48075 (313) 846-2252 (313) 353-6760 Oswald L. Denys, Owner Samuel D'Angelo, Owner Ziebart Auto Truck Rustproofing 43861 Van Dyke of East Detroit Sterling Heights, 48078 24509 Gratiot Avenue (313) 739-0660 East Detroit, 48021 (313) 772-5878 Earl Saunders, Owner 8250 E. Nine Mile Rd. Earl Herweyer, Owner Warren, 48089 Rust Prevention, Inc. (313) 755-5260 4144 Oak Park Dr., S.E. Grand Rapids, 49508 Clyde Brown, Owner (616) 392-2235 27530W. Warren Westland, 48184 Cliff Shinn, Owner (313) 425-5175 Paul Frey, Owner 1514 E. Michigan Robert Lowry, Owner Jackson, 49202 (517) 783-5354 800 Ecorse Road Ypsilanti, 48197 Open House, July 28,1971 (313) 483-2675 Greg Mattison, Owner 534 S. Burdick Dave Gephart, Owner Kalamazoo, 49006 9 West 7th St. (516) 381-8414 Holland, 49423 (616) 392-2235 TEN July 1, 1971 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS GreeD Acres On another front in the tax struggle to protect and save the farmland of Michigan, is current legis- lation to save open land in the "Green Acres" bill. It is House' Bill 4100 and Senate Bill 130. It can help save agricultural land by assessing it for taxa- tion only for agricultural purposes and not for its development potential. (For further information, read the Michigan Farm News Capitol Report page __ of recent issues.) Arguments against the idea of this bill are quick to declare that agriculture should not receive a "free ride," but this is far from any semblance of truth. The bill clearly points out that if agricultural land were ever sold for another purpose besides agriculture, a special roll-back tax would be en- forced to equalize any tax relief the land had re- ceived in the past. Speculators Can land developers be held at fault for the If we were to look at a thirty-year-old land-use These 85,000 Michigan farms comprise approxi- disappearance of this country's most valuable natural map of Michigan, we would see vast oceans of mately 13 million acres, ciown a full 6 million acres resource? Growth is healthy and as a state, our green Indicating agricultural land and island of grey from the 1910-1920 era when use of Michigan farm- growth and progress is important to its residents for representing our population centers. Looking at a land was at its peak. their very quality of living. What 11ichigan's prob- 1971 land use map, the reverse is true. '" e would The significance is that the most fertile of these lem is, however, is lack of controlled growth. Un- see vast areas of grey, but only islands of green. lands throughout the United States generally sur- regulated. Damaging progress. Certainly we need The pattern jars our senses as to what the result round urban areas. to grow, but in the case of land speculators in their might be thirty years hence - will green land and Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Booklet on "Agri- dollar and cents ventures and to meet the demand open spaces be gone? cultural Land Use)" reports: of a growing population, it is natural for them to "The United States has 1.9 billion acres of land. follow the path of least resistance. Take the green fertile agricultural land just in the Of this amount, only 458 million acres are cropland, With the inequities of taxation and the lack of southern half of our Lower Peninsula. Urban sprawl and of this amount only' 72 million are in Class I protection for our farmlands, it is not surprising is moving like an octopus to smother this productive land - and over half of this highly fertile Class I that the weakest Chain of resistance is agricultural food land. Each time its tentacles push out to build acreage is in urban areas! It is in these areas that land. Even the zoning laws, if zoning is utilized, yet another housing development, another grave for the population explosion is creating demands for can be defeated in municipalities which bend to our food and fiber supply is sealed. Two-thirds of all kinds of land for a variety of public and private the call of the dollar. Michigan's dynamic agriculture is produced in 22 uses. Prime land is becoming an extremely limited Only recently has fickle society been forced to of our 83 counties and no less than 20 of these 22 resource. It is estimated that, in the U. S., 1.5 mil- look at its environment, see the damage it is doing fertile counties in southern ~1ichigan could virtually lion acres disappear each year - one-third of which and take action to correct this damage. Saving open disappear within 30 years because our state lacks is good cropland. In Michigan, it is estiIpated that, spaces, such as agricultural land, should be part of the necessary guidelines for intelligently controlled at the present rate, urban sprawl will eliminate 20 every environmental salvage plan. Action in the growth. of the 22 best agricultural counties within 30 years. state legislature and local government can help This crisis grows larger, each day because state cure the problem. The majority of states are either Such changes in land use are permanent and irre- and local governments get most of their funds from working on such action or already have adopted vocable and can be disastrous to the total environ- property taxes. According to the U. S. Department corrective measures such as the "Green Acres" bill. ment. Pollution of water and air can be reverst?d of Agriculture, fanners pay over 20 percent of their Michigan must share the foresightedness of these - what is done to land is often irreversiblel" net income for property taxes - four to five times states. Mr. Raleigh Barlowe, Chairman, Department of greater than non-fanners. These steps are not curable for land reform, but Resource Development, Michigan State University, According to the U .S.D.A., land values have at a recent land use seminar said suburbanization are steps to allow time for more effective land use zoomed. Starting in 1850, an acre of land was worth around our cities is Michigan's foremost land use planning. about $11 in the United States. By the turn of the problem. He said a measure of nlral land disappear- Mr. Barlowe of M.S.U. sums it up eloquently ... century, $20. In 1950, $65. And today, $195. ance is found in an M.S.U. study during the period "This prospect prompts the question: What do we These are only averages. For instance, in New 1958 to 1965. In southern ~1ichigan alone, it was want in Michigan? What do we want our southern Jersey you can't touch an acre of land for less than found that urbanized land use increased from 669,- counties to look like in another 10 or 20 years? $1,000. On the other hand, Wyoming's land is worth 000 acres in 1940 to more than two and a half times Answers to these questions naturally involve value some $36 an acre, the lowest in the nation. that in 1961 or to 1,722,000 acres. From 1955-1961, judgments. If we like the changing look of our In so~them Michigan's Eaton County, typical of rural lands were shifting to urban use at the rate countryside, or if our' chief interest is in making urban and suburban growth overrunning the rural of 303 acres per day. money through real estate speculation, there ob- areas, property values are soaring. viously is little reason for concern. But if we are A comparison of rural land assessment values that Solutions In Taxation Reform concerned about the blighting of prime agricultural has remained primarily rural land, full assessed val- The millage increase for school finance has played areas by urban incursions, if we feel that our best uation has about doubled since 1958. Property in a large part in increased property taxes. Another agricultural lands should be preserved for future 1958, fully assessed at $100, is now $195. Another pressure is the rise in assessed valuation of prop- food production purposes, if we feel that open which sold at $80 is now $200 an acre, all tillable erty. Both factors generally increase in tax as the spaces and the rural landscape around our cities land. degree of suburbanization increases. should be protected as part of our environmental Nearer the population centers, tillable land value But if school districts throughout Michigan con- heritage, or if we feel that a more orderly and ef- assessed for its full value, tripled, quadrupled and tinue to suffer millage defeats at the polls as they ficient process should govern the development of skyrocketed much more than primarily rural land. have in recent years, action to reform property tax- rural lands for urban-oriented uses, then we have One piece selling in 1958 for $120 an acre, today is ation will receive yet a bigger boost. genuine cause for concern." $500 an acre. Another which was at $150 an acre People generally agree that schools need money, Farmers can help by visiting with their govern- in that span of 13 years, is now $1,000 an acre for but as voters, they are saying the -method is wrong. mental representatives in person, by phone or by tillable land. Some is fully assessed at $7,000 an Property taxes can no longer bear the burden. postman. acre. Asking price for one piece of land is as high Governor Milliken's recent recommendation for No one can discount the value of our food pro- as $22,000 an acre. complete elimination of property taxes for school ducing lands. Synthetic foods will not replace the Although farmland values have increased astro- operation has accurately reflected the mood of the nutritious fresh products of' the land and no build- nomically in past years, a slowdown has occurred. property taxpayer. His request to the legislature for ing will replace its environmental value. Man is The national increase per acre between November, a constitutional amendment would put this issue tied to the land and to safeguard it for ourselves and 1969 and March, 1970, was only one percent, the on a special election ballot in November, 1971. The future generations, the bungled use of it must be smallest gain since 1960. proposal would eliminate property taxes as a base brought to hand with wise land use planning. The reason for this, explains the U.S.D.A. in part, for school operating funds, hut permit up to six Farmers must be very vocal to create concern and is due to inflation. But, they say there have also mills by vote of the people for special programs. action to save the land. As farmers and as citizens, been gains in productivity on the land increasing It would cut the 15-mill limitation down to ten you can make the difference. capital improvements, changes in government pro- mills. grams and, above all, market demand. And in those counties with limitations up to 18 The stron'gest gains in farm real estate values na- mills, cut the rate to 13 mills. tionally were in the northesat and southeast U.S. Furthermore, it would cut the total millage limit during 1970. In both cases, these incerasingly unban- in the Constitution from the present 50 mills down ized areas bolstered values in the land market and to 30 mills. DISCUSSION TOPIC continued to strangle sources of our best food supply. The new base for school operating funds would The number of farms in the U. S. fell in 1970 to come from the state income tax. It provides a sound 2.9 million from three million the previous year. In method of equitable taxation and would alleviate by comparison in 1952, there were 5.2 million farms. the economic pressures on farmland, thereby slow- Even a more dramatic shift of land use is indi- ing its disappearance from the landscape. All citi- GARY A. KLEINHENN cated in the 1910-1920 period which hovered around zens would participate) whether they live in a trailer the 200,000 figure, while in 1971 the number of farms or in a house. Income tax based revenue for school Director, Education and Research in Michigan is about 85,000. financing would be shared more equally by all. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS July 1, 1971 ELEVEN LIV~STOCK FEEDLOT STUDY PROPOSED A resolution proposing a study Michigan Department of Agricul- try) operations and the feasibility Why lose to of livestock feedlots has been in- troduced in the House of Repre- sentatives and referred to the Committee on House Policy~ ture in protecting our essential livestock feedlot industry. Voting delegates to the 1970 Michigan Farm Bureau Annual of licensing them." House Resolution No. 123 was not intropuced at the request of Farm Bureau. However, Farm fOOT ROTl Just keep it away Sponsors of the resolution are: Representatives Richard Allen (R- Ithaca); John Engler (R-Mt. Pleas- ant) and Frank Wierzbicki (D- Detroit). House Resolution No. 123, if Meeting approved a policy which states that "technological changes and environmental concerns dic- tate a need for study of any prob- lems connected with concentrated commercial (livestock and poul- Bureau spokesmen have contacted the sponsors and offered to pro- vide whatever information might be helpful to the committee should the House take favorable action on the proposed resolution. at a painless price approved, would create a special Don't treit toot rot anymore ... five-member committee of the prevent it with Hardy Foot Rot Salt House to study livestock feedlots DISCUSSION TOPIC SUMMARY-MAY and keep your cattle out of trouble. Hardy Foot Rot Salt also provides now and during the interim period all the essential trace minerals; between the 1971 and 1972 regu- Discussion held on the May topic, "What Is The Farm Bureau copper, cobalt, zinc, iron, iodine and manganese, plus salt-all at lar sessions of the legislature. The Member's Responsibilities?" numbered 682 groups reporting correct levels. committee would report its find- with an approximate total of 5,572 members taking part. Costs only 8~ a month ings and recommendations to the 1972 legislature. An appropria- Q: What is the fundamental responsibility for a member to Recommended tor milk cows, beef cattle, calves and sheep. tion of not mote than $3,000 help his organization grow? A: Get new members - talk to Ask to have it mixed in your feed and supply it tree choice too. Comes would be used to finance the neighbors about Farm Bureau policy and benefits. 188 groups; in bags, or blocks for pasture. study. Be active and help Farm Bureau to grow by encouraging others Whenllbur Fam Comes FIrat The resolution cites actions by to grow. 66 groups; Be active, participate, be willing to serve. FaRm~ state anti-pollution agencies against livestock feedlots in viola- 56 groups; Support Farm Bureau policies and programs after they are properly approved. 42 groups; Believing in what you BUreaU FARM BUREAU SEJMCES. INC tion of air and water pollution laws and regulations. It also cites are promoting - enthusiastic support. 30 groups, and Use all the service of our organization and encourage others to use the need for answers to the ques- them. 26 groups. tions of how to effectively regu- late livestock feedlots and to pro- Q: What is the members basic responsibility? A. Over- vide adequate facilities or sYstems whelmingly replied - PARTICIPATION - support policy, at- to prevent air and water po'llution tend meetings, study and vote on farm issues, elect delegates from these sources. to attend annual meetings, serve on committees. 466 groups. Further, the resolution states that it is necessary for the legis- Q: What areas do we have to work at to be better members? lature to determine essential A: Participation in all areas. 210 groups; Keep legislators in- YOUR HOUSING PROBLEM IS SOLVEDI guidelines for regulating livestock fanned of our positions on issues. 62 groups; Be informed. 60 feedlots and associated waste dis- groups; County meeting attendance, accept responsibility, voice posal systems. It also recognizes opinions, 56 groups, and Membership and organization of more the ability and interest of the discussion groups. 48 groups. ORDER-BY-MAIL MERCHANDISE PLAN NUMBER 1117-0llVETTI UNDER- r------------------------------. 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