-- ~ MICHIGAN QFARM NEW~ THE ACTION' PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BURE"AU Vol. 51, No. 9 MAKE IT HAPPEN September ~197-2 I J.\.r.rE~IJ) YOUn COU"'~rY J.\"''''UJ.\tJ'J\EE.r'~IGS - tE~r ~~OQJR r VOICE 8E "'EJ.\RD S SSQD Capitol Report Page 3 Marketing Page 5 National Notes Page 7 Discussion Topic Page 10 Sep.tember 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TWO SHRINKING BOOMERANG- PRESIDENT'S COLUMN EDITORIAL ••• Reaction Uncomp/etecl ;,,",:-~ '' t ~ Far too often, despite the best of expressed The barrage of stories and discussion about intentions, people are inclined to let the other food prices received by farmers still persists. fellow do the work. As a result, nothing is ac- According to most reports, farmers are enjoy- complished and a worthwhile endeavor is left ing improved prices for some of the food items unfinished .. they produce. Farmers should have the oppor- tunity to earn an adequate income, the same Last November the voting delegates of Mich- as those engaged in other pursuits. So, why igan Farm Bureau formulated policies which should people, including politicians, get upset charted our course for the ensuing year. Pend- when farm prices increase? ing legislation needed to implement many of these policies still lies un90mpleted and until it In the first place, food prices aren't really is enacted into meaningful legislation our task unreasonable. Today's consumers spend only of executing, the policies is unfinished. 15.6 percent of their after~tax income on food, which is the lowest percentage in the world Still lacking is enacted legislation, at both at any time.. state and national level, which would establish legal procedures and a special agricultural labor Farmers aren't really sharing in the food price board to provide equity for farmers and farm increase. In the last decade, annual expendi- workers. tures for food in the u.S. have risen $35.8 bil- lion, but only $11.4 billion of that went to farm- "We are for property tax relief," reads our ers. This means that the farmers' share of the policies. This November, voters will have the food dollar dropped to just 38 percent in 1971. chance to determine if they. actually desire So actually, farmers are getting substantially l~ss property tax reform. Some, perhaps, would of the consumer food dollar. rather leave the issue of taxation and school finance to the whims of their legislators or One reason food price discussions continue i. the courts' rather than decide for themselves. is the necessary frequency of food shopping . .. •Awaitlng the return of state representatives Housewives face this task every week or so and COUNTY A.NNUAL ~ marketing and bargaining legislation wh~ch can remember the prices paid for most items from week to week. One time she may be dis- MEETING DATES -will carry out Farm Bureau policy which has been called for by delegates at our last three pleased by the price of meat, while complain~ ing about the price of lettuce the next shopping County Date Kent October 9 a~nual meetings. Until this legislation is favor- trip and so on. Alcona October 2 Lapeer October 12 ably acted upon by both houses, we have fallen Allegan October 12 Lenawee October 12 short in the implementation of our policy. Another reason that consumers keep com~ Alpena October 20 Livingston October 5 plaining about their ('grocery bill" is they fail Major provisions of the present federal agri~ Antrim October 9 Mac-Luce October 2 cultural program will expire in December, 1973. to recognize the changes in today's merchan- Arenac October 10 Macomb October 11 dising techniques. Our modem supermarkets Manistee October 5 Congress will be considering new farm program . Barry September 26 offer a wide range of products, ranging from Bay October 5 Mason October 3 legislation whiGh will affect each and every far~ bread and butter to lawn and garden supplies Benzie October 9 Mecosta October 4 mer in the country. Without proper considera- and a score of items in between. Last year's . Bemen October 11 Menominee October 4 tion and development of a policy position on report shows consumers' spent 28 percent of Branch October 9 Midland October 12 this issue, we will be deficient. Calhoun October 3 Missaukee October 9 These are only a few items of concern to agri- their "grocery bill" for non-food items. Cass October 14 Monroe September 27 culture which should be discussed and consid- I Three-fourths of all pet foods are sold through Charlevoix October 4 Montcalm October 11 supermarkets, two-thirds of all toothpastes and ered in our policy development procedure. We Cheboygan October 10 Monbnorency October 5 over half the aspiran and baby powder. Al- Muskegon October 5 must thoroughly' 'analyze present policies and Chippewa October 3 coholic beverages, health and beauty supplies, Clare October 2 Newaygo October 12 determine those which fit and make over those housewares, magazines and paper supplies all Clinton October 10 N.W. Michigan October 11 which do not. Our policies must provide a par- get 'lost" in our grocery budget, yet these are Copper Country October 10 Oakland October 12 tial, if not a complete, solution rather than not food items. Eaton October 12 Oceana October 9 become part of the problem. They must pro- Emmet Oct(Yber 9 Ogemaw October 6 vide us a basis for meeting issues as they arise \Perhaps another reason for the continued Osceola October 10 Genesee October 17 throughout the months of this policy year. play on food prices is this is an election year Gladwin October 3 Otsego October and politicians keep well tuned to any com- . Gratiot We must do our job so well that in some October 9 Ottawa October 3 plaints. Consequently, they loudly champion Presque Isle :October 12 cases we actually develop policy on issues be- Hillsdale October 9 the housewives' cause against so-called high Saginaw October 10 fore they are recognized as such by the majority Hiawathaland October 12 food prices. It is an area that some politicians Huron October 4 St. Clair October 3 of society.. feel they can speak about and not get hurt at Ingham October 5 St. Joseph October 9 Policies must be reached as a result of con- the polls, due to the fact farmers are few in Ionia October 2, Sanilac October 2 clusions, discussion, deliberation and judgment Iosco October 3 Shiawassee October 11 of members - the sustained efforts of county number. Tuscola September 30 Iron Range October 7 resolution committees and the discussion and Consumers don't seem to care or understand Isabella October 5 Van Buren October 7 that farm prices fluctuate widely. Only a year actions taken by the voting delegates at annual Jackson October 16 Washtenaw October 11 or so ago hog and cattle prices were down. Wayne October 10 meetings of county Farm Bureaus. Kalamazoo October 10 Farmers lost money during this extended period. Kalkaska October 22 Wexford October 10 This being an election year, we must not be Presently, they may be making a reasonable swayed by politically inspired, unsupported and profit. If there are no profitable periods for inflated discourse. We must exercise caution to farmers, they will be forced out of business make sure our policies reflect sound reasoning which woulG result in a food shortage. Suppose and judgment and are supported by facts not today's consumer went down to the super- MICHIGAN .... FARM NEWS emotions. ~. ACTION ~LICAT10N Of' TWI! MICHIGAN MJtM BURIlAU market and there was no meat available at any DIRECTORS: District 1, Arthur Farm Bureau members often point with jus- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is price. What do you suppose the reaction would published monthly, on the first day, Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2. Dean tifiable pride to the fact that our policies have by the Michigan Fann Bureau, at its Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-l; District 3, be? publication office at 109 N. Lafayette Andrew Jackson, Howell, R-l; Dis- earned the reputation of having been developed Can you visualize wages and service costs Street, Greenville, Michigan. trict 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; with broadmindedness and an unselfish atti- Editorial and general offices at 7373 District 5, David Morris, Grand Ledge, being reduced? Or buying a new car for less 'Vest Saginaw Highway, Lansing, R-3; District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City, tude. We have realized in the past, and must than you paid for the last one? These costs ~ichigan Telephone, 48904. Post Office Box 960. Lansing 485-8121, Exten- R-3; District 7. Kenneth Bull, Bailey, continue to do so, that the public welfare trans- R-l; District 8. Harvey Leuenberger. are continually going up. sion 228. Subscription price, 50t per Sa~naw, R-6; District 9. Donald cends the interests of any individual of Class. year. ~ullent. Frankfort. R-l; District 10, Farmers may as well recognize the fact that Established January 13, 1923. Sec- Richard Wieland, Ellsworth. R-l; Dis- Resolutions submitted for consideration as ond Class Postage paid at Greenville, consumers, and farmers are also consum~rs, will Michigan. trict 11. Franklin Schwiderson. Dafter. policies for the coming year must not be arrived never like higher prices, regardless of their EDITORIAL: Editor, Carl P. Kent- DmECTORS AT LARGE: Walter at lightly, nor should they be the product of ner: Artist, Nonnan Goodling. Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre, justification. However, we must do our best Belleville; Cah;n Lutz, Kaleva. just a few members. Let us keep in the fore- OFFICERS: !-{ichiltan Fann Bu- to speak up for farmers at every opportunity. reau: President. Elton R. Smith, Cale- WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. front of our thinking, the high principles and donia, R-I: Vice President, Dean Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R-l. Consumers have to be made to realize that Pridgeon. Mont~omery. R-I: Adminis- ideals upon which Farm Bureau has functioned trative Director. Robert Braden. Lan- FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARM- food, as well as other prices, will continue to sin!!. ERS: William H. Spike, Owosso. in the past. We cannot afford to do otherwise. go up as long as our economy is in an inflation- POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, mail to: Michigan Farm News, But, by working together, we can complete our ary period. 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan ~890" unfinished tasks. Second dass postage paid at Greenyille, Michigan Elton R. Smith Carl P. Kentner MICHIGAN FARM NEWS September 1, 1972 "THREE THE ISSUE MAY BE STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX VS. INCOME TAX Pro~ tax reform and the for school operation. This would on the property tax that will last. accompanying school finance re- mean a heavy increase in school The present 15-mill limitation, form combined create a most property taxes in some areas and which in some cases can be up complicated issue involving Leg- a decrease in others. It would to 18 mills, would become a 14- islatures, courts and the taxpayer. also limit any future opportunity mill limitation. The 50-mill limi- There will be reform in one way to eliminate the school property tation as a ceiling on the amount or anotherl It is obvious that tax burden. of property tax that can be raised people are fed up with the prop- would become 26 mills. The Another method that could be erty tax as a means of financing present 35 mills that can be voted used to' meet the court rulings schools. It is equally obvious that would be cut to not more than would be full district reorganiza- the nation's courts are going to 12 mills that could be voted. tion. This could be a kind of demand different systems of fi- "reapportionment," as each dis- Robert E. Smith nancing schools. trict could be reorganized so that As far as the individual is con- cerned, the cut in property taxes The present method of using there would be equalized prop- erty values in order to assure would be made up by a flat rate property tax for school operation equal property taxes. District income tax of 2.3%. If a second was first attacked in a California lines would need to be redrawn proposal on the ballot is passed, court case (Serrano vs. Priest). from time to time. Even under which would permit the Legis- It has since spread across the na- this system, there would prob- lature to vote in a graduated in- tion to Texas, Minnesota, New ably have to be a mandatory and come tax, the rate would depend Jersey, Ohio and other states. The unifprm property tax. upon the individual's income issue of the constitutionality of bracket. Of the 36 or more states the present property tax system Michigan voters will have an that have income taxes, Michigan is now before the Michigan Su- opportunity in November to solve is one of four with a flat rate preme Court. Verbal arguments the problem and to gain tremen- tax - all the rest are graduated. have already been heard. The dous property tax relief by elimi- issue is also under appeal in the nating the property tax as a The important thing is that the U. S. Supreme Court. means of operating schools and two issues (property tax reform The basis for the decisions is shifting to the income tax as a and the proposed income tax that the present use of property major source of revenue for school change) will be separate propos- tax for schools makes spending operation. The inequities of the als on the November ballot. Each dependent on local wealth in the property tax are well known. It will stand on its own merit. district. It, therefore, violates the bears little resemblence to ability equal protection clause of the to pay. Farmers, in particular, Contrary to some propaganda MEMBERS attending the statewide poli~ development confer- U. S. Constitution. For example, are especially hard hit. that is being circulated, school ence heard a first-hand Washington report on farm issues and the political implications from William C. Anderson, assistant in a poor district with $5,000 The property tax in Michigan finance reform has absolutely legislative director of AFBF. valuation per pupil a mill df now amounts to an average of nothing to do with the very con- property tax yields only $5 per over 23 % of the farmers' net troversial and emotional busing pupil. In a wealthier district, income. Other segments of the issue. The busing issue is entirely such as $25,000 valuation per economy stilI average around the separate. pupil, it yields five times as much 5 % figure. This results from the - or $25. The courts do not out- fact that personal income has The question raised on iocal law the use of the property tax, been rising steadily and has kept control" should be viewed very only how it is used, meaning that pace with the increase in prop- carefully. The Constitution makes there must be equality of educa- erty taxes. This is not true, how- it very clear that "the leadership tion and equity in the support of ever, for farmers, the elderly and and general supervision over all education. others on fixed income. public education ... is vested in The number of ways to meet a State Board of Education" and Property tax reform and school that the "Legislature shall main- the court's findings are limited. finance reform have been used tain and support a system of free The most logical way is to go to as a political football for some public elementary and secondaI'IY a statewide property tax for years. Several good programs schools as defined by law." Local schools. It is reported that Cali- have been before the Legislature; boards presently can do nothing fornia is solving the problem in however, it has never been pos- that is not permitted either by this manner. Many in Michigan sible to reach agreement on a law or by guidelines and regula- prefer this system. In this event, program. tions as formulated by the State it is expected that the statewide LAND USE PROBLEMS were discussed with the group by Dr. tax for school operation would be Changing the Constitution Department of Education. Lawrence l. Boger, dean of agriculture, MSU, and a member of 26 mills. This is the present aver- through the vote of the people the Governor's Special Commission on Land Use. age property tax now collected in November will assure ceilings Many schools already receive most of their financing from state aid. As a result, they have no PRESENT AND PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LIMITS more restrictions on them than those schools that are heavily Present Constitutional Tax Limitations Proposed Constitutional Property Tax Limits locally financed. ;The one prob- Millage Permitted Millage Requiring Millage Permitted Millage Permitted lem facing all school boards is Without Vote Vote of People Without Vote With Vote of People the effort to continually push for Limited to 35 Mills (or 32-35 14 Mills Limit 12 Mills Limit voter approval of increased prop- 15 Mills (or up to 18 Mills if fixed) if in fixed millage county) erty tax. Allocated as follows: Schools for enrichment- Allocated to: May be voted for: County - not more than 8 . not more than 6 Mills° County County Township - not more than Ph County One state in the nation is total- Township Township Intermediate School, Township ly financed by state revenues- Intermediate School District Intermediate School District Vocational Education, not more Local School District Local School District Special Education, than 6 Mills Hawaii. There are other states Compensatory Education- that are state financed as much not more than 4lh 0 as 75% or more ... Delaware Total 15-18 Mills 32-35 Mills Limit 14 Mills Limit 12 Mills and North Carolina. Reports are Absolute that these states have as much Tax 50 Mills Cut to 26 Mills local control of schools as other Limit states. 0Millage for these purposes would be equalized to yield the same revenue per mill anywhere in the state. The decision will either be Constitutional limits do not now and would not apply to a city, village, charter county, charter township, charter authority, other authority. made in November by the voters Limits in these cases are provided by charter or general law. or it will be made in the near Limitations do not presently and would not apply to payment of principle and interest on bonds. future by the courts. In Mich- TAX SAVINGS- Comparing the present property tax with the propcsed limits based on the average millage now levied for counties, town- igan, it truly can be repeated that ships, intermediate school districts, special education, school operation and debt service would mean a tax cut of over 40% of the current the issue' may be a statewide properly tax biU. property tax vs. an income tax A 2.3% additional state income tax on individuals would be needed to shift school operating costs from the property tax. Corporation taxes would be increased on business and corporation to replace the property tax. as the major source of revenue to operate the schools. FOUR September 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Women Hold Workshops Annual Meetings Representatives from 48 county aged participants ~to activate and Planned Farm Bureau Women's Commit- stimulate Farm Bureau Women tees in the Lower Peninsula at- to undertake action-projects The Civic Auditorium in Grand tended five multi-district leader- "back home." Rapids will again be the site of ship workshops in early August. Larry Ewing, Manager of the the Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm The workshops were aimed at Program Development Division Bureau Services and Farmers Pe- providing women's leaders with for Michigan Farm Bureau, chose troleum Cooperative annual meet- information, ideas and inspiration the intriguing title "P-I-G-S" for ings, scheduled for Wednesday, to initiate action projects in their his presentation at the workshops. ...Thursday and Friday, November home counties involving the 1973 Emphasizing Projects, Involve- 8, 9 and 10. Michigan Farm Bureau Women's ment, Goals and Structure, he "Program of Work." President Elton Smith will open urged the women to bike advant- the three-day event with his an- The leaders had a choice of age of the uniqueness of people nual address on Wednesday four workshop areas in which to by finding out their interests, morning. A combined special participate, each pertaining to the getting them involved in worth- luncheon, featuring Dr. Harvey main areas of concern to Farm while projects, and giving them Hahn, guest lecturer for General Bureau Women during the com- the satisfaction of reaching ob- Motors, is planned for those at- ing year: Legislative Activities, tainable goals. "Most women tending the Farm Bureau Women Safety and Health, Reaching and crave action," he said, "and can and Commodity sessions. Dr. Influencing People and Profit- fulfill their personal needs for Hahn has devoted much of his Making. At the close of the day's growth and development at the time and ta.1ents to providing program each county announced TWENTY-FIVE CANDIDATES were on hand at the Bay County same time they are helping the religious and social service pro- two projects to which they plan- organization reach its goals, if Farm Bureau "Meet the Candidate". Program moderator Hugo grams to combat juvenile delin- ned to devote much of their time leaders will get them involved Schwab (standing) opened the meeting and Mrs. Pruetz (seated) quency. A million-dollar com- and efforts during 1973. in ac?,on projects of interest to served as chairman of the evening's event. munity center, paid for partly by The women were welcomed by them. honorariums from his many speak- State Women's Chairman, Doris Similar workshops will be held ing engagements, was dedicated Wieland, or State Vice-Chairman, for Farm Bureau Women in the in Dayton, Ohio, in 1963. Claudine Jackson. Both encour- Upper Peninsula in October. Sanilac Holds Young Farmer Night A successful, well-attended enter the district competition at Young Farmer night held recently the Young Farmer fall District in Sanilac County resulted in 6 meeting on September 21. The some family-type winning com- queen candidates must wait until binations. Two of the three pret- the Sanilac County Farm Bureau ty girls vying for the title of annual meeting in October before one of them claims the crown Sanilac County Farm Bureau and then enters the state contest Queen are sisters, and the third at the Michigan Farm Bureau is the wife of one of the Discus- annual meeting in November. sion Meet winners. Guest speaker for Sanilac's Seeking the Farm Bureau Young Farmer Night was Larry Queen's crown are Liz and Lou Ewing, Manager of the Program Ann Muir, daughters of Mr. and Development Division, Michigan DR. HARVEY HAHN FARM BUREAU EMPLOYEES recently donated 65 pints of blood Mrs. Lewis Muir of Brown City, Farm Bureau, who urged the to the Red Cross blood bank. Pictured is a nurse taking a sample and Mrs. Elaine Hager, wife of young farmers to make their The Women's meeting will for typing before employee makes donation. Dale Hager of Marlette. Win- views known through the organi- again feature a style review and ners of the Discussion Meet were zation and strive for the changes craft display. Dale Hager and James Callender, they need. "The more dedicated The all-Farm Bureau Banquet also of Marlette. Topic of the discussion meet was "How can the farmer toward pre~erving quality for the consumer," he will be a highlight of Wednes- Northern Michigan Cooperative farmers create additional mar- kets?" Dale and Jim will now said, "the more dependable will be his future farm market." day's activities and will include recognition of county Farm Bu- Feeder Sales 1972 reaus for outstanding achieve- 10,500 Head ments, the Distinguished Service These are all native cattle sired by Registered Beef Bulls to Agriculture awards and the and out of predominantly beef type cows. All sales guar- &%to7V2% INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 1973 Farm Bureau Queen's Pag- eant. Special entertainment the night will feature "The North Door" group, which has appeared on two Bob Hope shows and for antee heifer calves open and male calves properly cas- trated. All calves dehorned. October SCHEDULE OF SALES 9 - Paulding were three-time winners on "Your , (Bruce Crossing) 1400 Yearlings and calves All College Show." The seven- October 10- Rapid River 1200 Yearlings and calves FOR $100.00 OR MORE member group has performed for YOU CAN PURCHASE concert audiences and conven- October 12 - Gaylord 3200 Yearlings and calves 6%- 5 Year Maturity tions in metropolitan areas from Los Angeles to New York. October October 17 - Alpena 18 - West Branch 1300 Yearlings 1900 yearlings and calves and calves 6t%-10 Year Maturity On Thursday, designated as October 20 - Baldwin 1500 Yearlings and calves All sales start at 12:00 Noon. 7%-15 Year Maturity "Young Farmer Day," the annual meeting of Farm Bureau Services Cattle are graded by U.S.D.A. Standards and will be sold FOR $1,000.00 OR MORE and Farmers Petroleum Cooper- in lots of uniform grade, weight, sex and breed. YOU CAN PURCHASE ative will be held. These two Brochure available with description of cattle in each sale. companies also will offer mem- 6t% -10 Year Maturity bers an opportunity to view their MICHIGAN FEEDER CATTLE PRODUCERS COUNCIL "Showplace 72" product show POSEN, MICHIGAN 49776 FOR $5,000.00 OR MORE which opens Wednesday evening YOU CAN PURCHASE and continues through Thursday evening. 7t%-15 Year Maturity Following a complementary This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these luncheon provided by Farm Bu- securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. reau Services and Farmers Petro- r-------------------------------, Clip and mail this coupon to: leum Cooperative, the Michigan Farm Bureau policy development MR. C. A. MORRILL process will begin. This session will adjourn at 4 p.m. for district FEEDS NOW ... Farm Bureau Services, Inc. P. O. Box 960 Lansing, Michigan 48904 caucuses to nominate directors in even-numbered districts. SAVE $7 PER TON ALL YEAR! I would like a copy of the. prospectus and a call by a registered During the evening, Young sales agent Farmers and County Presidents For the last 3 years Farm Bureau Booking Pro. Vvh~r \bur Fa,m C~ F,n, gram has saved MiChigan farmers an average of NA M E __ _ _ _ _ _..............• will hold their special banquets. $7.00 per ton under market price on beef, F8Rmr1 BUreaU dairy, swine and poultry feeds. You can save, too. Join our 1972.73 program now before The policy development session ROAD _ _ RFD # _ _ . Nov. 1 and you will also get a practical gift will resume on Friday, the final with your first order. Farm Bureau SenrIce1. Inc. CITY - _ CO U NTY .. day of the annual meeting, with Availabl.e only at Farm Bureau Feeds Dealers. Lansong. MIChIgan PH 0 N E __ _ •._ _ _ _ . election of board members also 2278 -------------------------------- on the agenda. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS September 1., 1972 FIVE Feeder Pig duce and market quality pigs with assistance available from MAC- Farm .Enterprise Survey To Help MA staff when necessary. Mem- Div. Expanding ber producers have worked hard The Bureau of the Census has ion which many farmers have, the realizing how it was obtained. at producing a high-quality» thrif- ty fast growing pig and they have announced that the Farm Enter- data collected by the Bureau of Only about one out of every The Feeder Pig Division of succeeded. Farmer feeders who prise Survey is nearly complete. Census is not used during the fifteen farmers in the United MACMA expanded substantially have purchased pigs during the This survey is to obtain additional current crop year. Rather, the States has received one of the during 1972, even though pro- past three years have commented data about our farm enterprises' data is published approximately Farm Enterprise report forms. ducers did not expand their own favorably on the quality of pigs and supplement the data collec- 12 months after the time in which However, the data collected will operations during this past period ted in the 1969 Census of Agri- it is collected. This is to insure be used to show what is happen- purchased. of higher prices. The large in- culture. that it will have no adverse ef- ing in agriculture. crease in number of pigs handled This orderly marketing system There are seven different types fect on farm prices received by The results of the Farm Enter- is primarily from new members has many advantages to the buy- of farm reports used in Michigan. farmers. prise Survey as well as the Census joining this action program. ers of MACMA fed pigs. Mem- These reports are small grains, Although farmers may believe of Agriculture are used by farm When the MACMA Feeder Pig bers' pigs are assembled every vegetables, fruit, other special .that they do not benefit from the organizations, Land-Grant Col- Division was initiated three years other Tuesday and sold on order crops such as potatoes and sugar Census of Agriculture, the data leges, the United States Depart- . ago, most of the production mar- prior to assembly. Pigs a~e priced beets, dairy, livestock and poultry. is available to them and frequen- ment of Agriculture and farm ~eted through the Lake City as- on a 40 pound basis plus 15 cents Contrary to the popular opin- tly they rely on the data without magazine editors. sembly point was from within a a pound for over-weight. Fringes 40 mile radius. During 1972 included in the price are guaran- most of the expansion has come teed liveability for 24 hours» from northeastern Michigan and docked tails, freight and. the the Big Rapids and Clare areas. Recently, interest in the program spraying of pigs for external parasites prior to delivery. The First Commodity Division Established has been shown by feeders in pigs are moved almost directly from farm to farm with only a Michigan Farm Bureau has es- Michigan Farm Bureau Board of proach is a new Farm Bureau or- the Mecosta, Isabella and neigh- boring counties . two. to six hour stop for sorting tablished its first commodity divi- Directors, a State Soybean Action ganizational method designed to and weighing. Many hog feeders .sion, the soybean division. Pur- Committee was named. This com- provide additional opportunities Late last year, a new assembly are purchasing their pigs exclus- pose is to better serve the inter- mittee was apointed from nomi- for more members to become ac- point was established at Atlanta. ively from MACMA because they ests of soybean producers who nations made in April by county tive in their commodity interest This quality-oriented feeder can rely on the performance of belong to county Farm Bureau delegates who attended a soybean area. Put another way, the Com- pig program has been very suc- these pigs besides enjoying all Soybean Divisions. organizational meeting. modity Division approach will cessful. Members agree to pro- the benefits. At the July meeting of the Mr. Arlie Pickles, Lenawee allow members to get special County, has been designated commodity problems solved di- chairman of the committee. Pic- rectly through the Farm Bureau kles also represented Michigan structure. recently when the American Farm Michigan Farm Bureau 1972 Bureau Soybean Division met in Policy calls for this approach to Louisville, Kentucky. "be utilized and expanded within The Commodity Division ap- the Michigan Farm Bureau." GRAPE PRICE .RECOMMENDED The MACMA Processing Grape received an average of $103 per Marketing Committee has an- ton. nounced a recommended base The unparalled demand for price of $160 per ton for Concord grapes, a 24 percent reduction in grapes, $210 per ton for Dela- the Concord-type crop from last year and a strong demand for ware grapes and $160 per ton for concentrated grape juice, wine Niagara grapes. These prices are and other grape products should based on 16° brix sugar, or on provide an economic base for a a flat price where grapes are re- firm pricing structure for this ceived on a no sugar test basis. year's crop. The Michig~n grape crop was Other factors supporting strong estimated by the U.S.D.A. on grower prices include continuing August 1 at fifty-nine thousand increases in costs of production, tons. This estimate is down ten favorable consumer demand in- thousand tons from last year's dicators and overall reduction of large crop, for which growers U. S. deciduous fruit crops. I t~ Peach and Plum Crop Down The production of peaches and keting Committee recently met to plums are down sharply in both analyze marketing factors affect- Michigan and the United States ing processing peaches, pears and compared to last year. While plums. Their study resulted in the production of pears is up in the following price recommenda- Michigan, U. S. production is tions: processing peaches 2 inches and up, $ 125/ton; processing down substantially from a year plums $110/ton; processing pears, ago. U. S. production of peaches $100/ton. is down 13 percent; pear produc- Due to much smaller crops, tion down 24 percent; and plum very strong fresh markets, re- production down 50 percent. The duced stocks, and strengthening reduction in these crops is largely processing prices, the committee the result of last year's severe feels these prices represent fair winter and the late freeze of returns to growers and. has been June 12. meeting with processors to urge The MACMA Multi-Fruit Mar- them to establish these prices. Now available for the first time at Kroger stores throughout Michigan.. "Florida's Best" frozen concentrated orange juice. You have enjoyed "Flori~a's Best" citrus through our farmer-to-farmer marketing ~ program, now that same great flavor is availablefrozen from your friends at Florida Farm Bureau - packersof "The Good Stuff." BOOK FARM BUREAU ~ ~ FEEDS NOW ... ~"T\n SAVE $7 PER TON ALL YEAR! For the last 3 years Farm Bureau Booking Pro" gram has saved Michigan farmers an average of $7.00 per ton under market price on beef. dairy, swine and poultry feeds. You can save. FaRmr1 too. Join our 1972.73 program now before Nov. 1 and you will also get a practical gift with your first order. BUreaU . Farm Bureau ~I~. Inc. LanSing. Michigan Available only at Farm Bureau Feeds Dealers. 227B SIX September 1, 1972 - MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FARM BUREAU "ON THE AIR" Farm Bureau Mutual BC-BS Family Since its beginning over 12 years 'ago, Farm Bureau's radio Continuation programming has been gaining popularity across the state. Dividend Declared Rider The Farm Bureau variety feature, Accent Agriculture, a 15- minute program on current issues and events, is being aired on (Editor's Note: The following dent Nile L. Vermillion. 'We're 36 Michigan radio stations on a weekly basis and the farm news article serves as an additional simply continuing a long-standing This month, some Michigan feature, "Farm News In Depth," is featured on a daily basis by reminder of a fact which most of policy of returning safety divi- Farm Bureau subscribers to Blue 33 Michigan stations. us take for granted. It pays to b~ dends to a deserving clientele." Cross and Blue.Shield will receive a Farm Bureau member. It's Farm Bureau Mutual, along a mailing regarding dependents There is a new addition to Farm Bureau's list of broadcast been an outstanding "safety vear" with Farm Bureau Life, Commu- on their. contract who are nine- services. The Michigan fruit and vegetable report, which started and members have earned an- nity Service Insurance and Com- teen years of age this year. on May 1, is Farm Bureau's first commodity-oriented farm pro- other auto insurance dividend.) munity Service Acceptance Com- Dependents are removed from gram. The new show is being broadcast over the Michigan Farm Farm Bureau members through- pany, comprise Farm Bureau In- the parents contract at the end of Radio Network on several stations in the major producing areas. out ~ichigan will again enjoy the suran~e Group, Michigan's larg- . the calendar year in which they Stations currently carrying the daily noon report include WP AG, experience of having their insur- est farm insurer .. reach the age of nineteen. H the Ann Arbor; WHFB, Benton Harbor; WJOR, South Haven; ance company pay them. And During 23 years of existence. dependent meets the following WJPW, Rockford; WKLA, Ludington; WMTE, Manistee; and there's no claim involved. Farm Bureau Mutual has paid eligibility requirements, the pa- WION, Ionia. Additional stations will soon be added. Each of Farm Bureau Mutual's its auto policyholders more than rents may wish to continue cov- auto insurance policyholders as $3,400,000 in dividends. erage by applying for a Family The report includes up-to-date information on crop condi- of September 30, 1972 will re- "Our dividend program is quite Continuation rider. tions, market factors, labor supply and regulations and tech- ceive a safety dividend equal to simple," said Vermillion. 'We nological trends. The Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Mar- ten percent of his semi-annual offer a good product and good - Between the ages of 19 and keting Association and the Michigan Agricultural Services As- premium. Checks totaling $.439.- service at a fair price. When 25. sociation are assisting in the production of the new feature. 000 will be mailed November 1. cperational results are favorable, - Unmarried. The dividends were declared profits are shared with our clients. _ Having legal residence with All broadcasts are produced by Bob Driscoll, director of bv Farm Bureau Mutual's Board In a very real sense, ou~ member- the parents. broadcast services for the Michigan Farm Bureau, using high of Directors on August 21. This policyholders contribute to our quality professional recording equipment and modem produc- is the 15th auto premium refund success through their safety - An income tax dependent tion techniques. paid to members who insure their awareness. It is only fair that and reported as such on the they share the benefits of that most recent return. Following is a list of radio stations that carry the regular cars and trucks with Farm Bu- reau Mutual. success." This will enable the dependent Farm Bureau programs. Approximately 35,000 Mutual Farm Bureau Insurance Group to continue the coverage held ADRIAN _ __ _ _ __W ABJ auto policyholders will receive tbe is a multiple-line firm licensed to previously under the family con- 1490 AM ALBION __.. _.__.. __ _WALM dividend, according to Farm Bu- operate only in Michigan through tract until the age of 25, provid- 1260 AM reau Insurance Group vice presi- 56 offices. ing, of course, the young adult ALMA ._.. . .._. n ••• WFYC 1280 AM maintains eligibility. ANN ARBOR ... .... n .__ WP AG 1050 AM Members may apply for this BAD AXE .__ . n__. . ._..WLEW 1340 AM I rider by returning the selection BATTLE CREEK ....--.--- - n _ _.WKFR 1400 AM card included in the mailing to BAY CITY .__..__.. __ _ WBCM 1440 AM CENTRAL REGION LUTZ NAMED their county Farm Bureau' secre- BAY CITY ------...---- --- --..--.__. .. .. nWXOX 1250 AM REPRESENTATIVE tary. Coverage for dependents BENTON HARBOR ---.-- .. WHFB A highly successful farmer- under the Family Continuation 1060 AM businessman assumed the position 'rider becomes effective in January BIG RAPIDS __ n __.._ _ __..WBRN 1460 AM as Michigan State Director of 1973. The cost of the rider is ap- CADILLAC -..---- --._ _ __ _ww AM 1370 AM .the USDA rural credit agency proximately one-half the single CAR 0 ..... .._. . .._._. .__ .__ WKY0 1360 AM on August 6. subscriber rate and will be reflec- CHARLOTIE n __ WCER 1390 AM Calvin C. Lutz, owner-operator ted in the November billing for CHEBOYGAN _.._.__ __.. .WCBY 1240 AM of a nursery at Kaleva, will be the parents. responsible for statewide activi- Members who have a mentally CHICAGO, ILL -- ---...----__ _.__.. .WGN 720 AM ties of the Farmers Home Ad- or physically handicapped nine- COLDWATER ._ __ __ __ __ WTVB 1590 AM ministration's varied loan and teen year old can maintain this DETROIT . ..__ n -.-- WWJ 950 AM grant programs in support of fam- dependent on the family contract. DOWAGIAC ...._ __ n..__ ..__ WDOW 1440 AM ily farms, rural housing and com- If they desire to do so they must EAST LANSING . ..__n_. __..._n.....WKAR munity facilities. obtain and complete a special ap- 870 AM ELKHART, IND .... __n .__ .. ..__ WCMR Mr. Lutz launched his farming plication card from their local 1270 AM operation in 1953 and now pro- county Farm Bureau secretary. ESCANABA ... .n_ n .. WDBC 680 AM duces more than five million Coverage for the mentally or F~M 0 NT . ._..... __ __ __...__ WSHN 1550 AM strawberry plants annually as well physically handicapped young GAYLORD n .. ..__ _.._.W ATC 900 AM as other fruits and vegetables. adult is also available through the GRAND HAVEN ------ -..._... ._.__.n__ WGHN 1370 AM He also operates a processing- use of the Family Continuation plant and a retail market. rider. However, once the depend- GRAND RAPIDS .--..----..--._. ..__ _ __ WFUR 1570 AM G~EENVILLE _... ...._._. . . .n__ _WPLB WINSTON A native of Bear Lake, Mich- ent is enrolled on the rider, he or 1380 AM igan, Lutz attended Michigan she must continue on this coverage HASTINGS .._ _ __.. WBCH 1220 AM Winston Ingalls of Okemos has State University where he major- until age 25. At that time they HILLSDALE ..-.-- . . _. .._..__ WCSR 1340 AM ed in agricultural engineering may transfer back to the family been named regional representa- HOLLAND ........-- -----..-- _.. ...__WJBL 1260 AM tive of the Central Region (Clin- a~d participated in the Kellogg contract and be continued indefi- HOUGHTON LAKE ..__ __. ._. .WHGR 1290 AM ton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, Foundation program. He receiv- nitely as a dependent providing IONIA ..- _._ .. ._ .__ _ _..WI ON Livingston, Oakland and Shia- ed the Michigan Jaycee Out- eligibility is maintained. 1430 AM standing Young Farmer award in wassee .Counties) effective Sep- Application to maintain the IRON RIVER __ __ WIKB 1230 AM tember 1, according to Charles 1966, was president of the Man- handicapped dependent on the KALAMAZOO _ .._ .. ..._ __.. WKPR 1420 AM istee County Chamber of Com- family contract can only be made Burkett, manager of the Field LAPEER _.. __ __ WMPC 1230 AM Operations Division of Michigan merce in '1969 and is a former at ages nineteen or twenty-five for LAPEER .. :_..__.. _ _ ._. ..__.WTHM 1530 AM Farm Bureau. board member of the Manistee present Farm Bureau enrolled LUDINGTON .. .._ _ . __..... ...WKLA PCA. members. New members may ap- 1450 AM Winston was born and raised MANISTEE _..n__.... __.'n.. .._.._.__. .._WMTE on a dairy farm in the Canadian Mr. Lutz, who has served as a ply for special dependent cover- 1340 AM director at large on the MFB age when they become eligible at MARINE CITY ---- -_n _ __..WSMA 1590 AM province of Quebec. He received his B.S. degree in agriculture Board of Directors for the past the annual Blue Cross and Blue MARINETIE, WISC _.. _.. _WMAM 570 AM three years, has submitted his Shield reopening period. from McGill University, Montreal MARQUEITE - - ----.._ __. WDMJ 1320 AM resignation for consideration at For additional information con- in 1968 and is currently com- MENOMINEE n__.. .. .__ _ WAGN 1340 AM the board's next regularly sched- tact your local county Farm Bu- pleting his Masters Degree in uled meeting. reau secretary. MT. PLEASANT ._ __ n _WCEN 1150 AM Dairy Physiology at Michigan MUNISING _._ .__ ._ .__ WGO N 1400 AM State University. NILES _ .WNIL 1290 AM He has also been employed at OTSEGO . . .__.._..__ .. ..__ __.. WAOP M.S.U. as a field supervisor for 980 AM a mastitis research project in- OWOSSO _ __ _.__ WOAP 1080 AM volving twenty-five dairy herds PETOSKEY -.--- -.--..--.-..- --- _ _. .WJML 1110 AM around the state. PORT HURON __ _ __ WPHM 1380 AM Winston replaces Kenneth ROCKFORD ------ -..-.-- _-- _..__ WJPW 810 AM Wimmer who transferred to the Thumb Region in August. FEEDS NOW ... ROGERS CITY .._ __ _ __..__ .. _.. WHAK 960 AM SAGIN AW ST. JOHNS .-- .._. _.. --- ---- --......-------- __ .. ..WKNX WRBJ 1210 AM 1580 AM SAVE $7 PER TON All YEAR! SANDUSKY ._ . n__ WMI C 1560 AM Join For the last 3 years Farm Bureau Booking Pro- Wh.., .. \bu< Fa,m Co", ..s Forst SAULT ST. MARIE STUR GIS n "' __n n .. .__ ~....----...- _.WSOO ._ _..WSTR 1230 AM gram has saved Michigan farmers an average of $7.00 per ton under market price on beef. FaRmr1 THREE RIVERS TRAVERSE CITY . ....__.. __ __ __ __WLKM _WCCW 1230 AM 1510 AM 1310 AM Farm dairy. swine and poultry feeds. You can save, too. Join our 1972-73 program now before Nov. 1 and you will also get a practical gift with your first order. BUreaU Farm Bureau ServIces. Inc. lansIng. MIchIgan Available only at Farm Bureau Feeds Dealers. TRAVERSE CITY .. n . _WLDR 101.9 FM Bureau 2278 \VHITEHALL .. m ...... __ __ .. m_ WLRC 1490 AM MICHIGAN FARM NEWS September . 1 , 1972 SEVEN those who did not support the The Senate Committee on Ag- the House Agriculture Committee. National Legislative Notes House - passed lower minimum wage bill. This would increase riculture and Forestry reported H.R. 10729 with amendments. It Farm Labor Legislation the likelihood that the conferees was then referred to the Senate The Agricultural Labor Rela- B y Albert A. Almy would accept the more restrictive Commerce Committee. On June tions Act of 1972 (H.R. 13921) Senate bill. It is expected that 19 the Commerce Committee re- would create an Agricultural La- the appointment of House con- ported the bill recommending bor Relations Board with ju- ferees will be delayed until after adoption by the Senate of over risdiction over agricultural labor National Agricultural Marketing Minimum Wage 60 amendments. disputes. the Labor Day recess. and Bargaining Act of 1972 Both the House and Senate H.R. 13981 would permit the The amendments appear to be On May 15 a clarified version have passed separate bills that Agricultural Chemicals the same as those previously stud- development of rules and regula- of the Sisk Bill was introduced. would increase the Federal mini- The Federal Environmental ied and rejected by the House tions which recognize the needs The new bill, H.R. 14987, is mum wage. The House bill (H.R. Pesticide Control Act of 1971, Agriculture Committee, the House of producers of perishable farm known as the National Agricul- 7130) would raise the farm mini- H.R. 10729, has passed the as a whole and the Senate Com- products and be fair to farm la- tural Marketing and Bargaining mum wage to $1.70 per hour. House. It would divide pesti- mittee on Agriculture and Forest- bor. It would prohibit secondary Act of 1972. It incorporates sev- Existing coverage of farm work- cides into "general use" and "re- ry. Those who recognize the boycotts and provide secret ballot eral amendments which clarify ers would not be changed. stricted use" categories. importance of realistic pesticide elections to permit workers to certain provisions of the original The Senate bill (S. 1861) would General use pesticides would legislation to agriculture are con- decide for themselves whether or Sisk Bill without changing its pur- increase the farm minimum wage be those considered relatively cerned that these previously de- not to be represented by a union. pose. H.R. 14987 would establish to $2.20 per hour in periodic safe under normal conditions and feated amendments have been The House Farm Labor Sub- a mutual obligation of a handler steps. It would also reduce the could be applied without restric- approved so soon by the Senate committee has held opening hear- and a qualified producers' associ- scope of current agricultural mini- tion by anyone following usual Commerce Committee. ings on H.R. 13981 and several ation to meet at reasonable times mum wage exemptions. precautions. other pieces of farm labor legis- and negotiate in good faith with Restricted use pesticides would Meat Inspection lation. Michigan Farm Bureau has On August 1, the House re- respect to the production and sale jected a motion to ask the Senate be those that are considered toxic The Senate has passed a bill, been granted time to testify at the of commodities grown under con- for a conference on the different or hazardous under normal oper- S. 1316, which would increase hearings when they are resumed. tract. The Subcommittee on Do- versions of the minimum wage ating conditions. Farmers and to 80 percent the amount that mestic Marketing and Consumer Federal Marketing Order bills. The motion was defeated others applying these pesticides may be paid as the federal gov- for Apples Relations of the House Agricul- by a vote of 198 to 190. The would be licensed. States would ernment's share of the cost of ture Committee held public hear- majority of the House felt that be permitted to administer licens- approved cooperative meat in- H.R. 15352 has been intro- ings on the bill August 16-17. the conferees named would be ing of such applicators. spection programs carried out by duced and would authorize fed- the states. eral marketing orders for apples in all apple-producing states. Ap- The bill was later reported ples used for the fresh market, from the subcommittee on Live- canning and freezing would be stock and Grains with an amend- eligible. ment that would have required Michigan to lower its high com- Current authorization for fed- minuted meat standards in order eral marketing orders for apples to qualify for 80 percent federal excludes several important apple- funding for meat inspection. The producing states such as Wash- amendment required that states ington, Pennsylvania, West Vir- ginia, Virginia and North Caro- with any different marking, label- lina. Apples produced in these ing, packaging or ingredient re- states would be eligible for a quirements than provided by fed- federal marketing order if H.R. eral law shall not be eligible for 15352 were enacted. federal funds to conduct an ap- proved inspection program. The subcommittee on Domes- tic Marketing and Consumer Re- Michigan's Comminuted Meat lations of the House Agriculture Law contains stricter ingredient Committee has held hearings on standards for comminuted meats H.R. 15352. than federal law provides. Only skeletal meat is permitted in hot Occupational Health and dogs, sausages, bologna, etc. un- Safety Act (OSHA) der Michigan law while federal A revision of OSHA acci- law permits lips, snouts, spleens, dent recordkeeping regulations tripe, etc. to be used. for small employers has been The House Agriculture Com- proposed. The proposed revision mittee reported S. 1316 after would exempt employers who removing the amendment. This had no more than seven em- would allow Michigan to con- ployees at any one time during tinue its high standards for com- the prior calendar year from ac- cident record keeping and report- minuted meats and qualify for ing requirements under OSHA. 80 percent federal funding of its Farm Bureau is recommending meat inspection program. that the exemption be broadened PICK YOUR PR0JECT...REYN0LDS ALUMINUM Congressman Charles E. Cham- to include any farm employer berlain (R-East Lansing) has in- who employed fewer than 500 TOWN & COUNTRY BUILDING PANELS DO IT. troduced a bill (H.R. 16014) that man days of labor in any quar- would amend the Federal Meat ter of the preceding year. The Inspection Act to prevent the use exemption would be similar to Reynolds Aluminum Town & Country Building Panels for Sheds, Fencing, Canopies. that provided under the Fair La- of lips, snouts, spleens, stomachs, bor Standards Act. 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Moline. 877-4691 CO mle, 837-8051 Pigeon Co-op 011 Co. Salem p Pigeon. 453-3114 1-9570 Ruth Farmers Elev. Co • o. F. 8. 011 Co. . Ruth. 864-3391 Ire. 461-3531 Saginaw County, F. B. Oil Co. Petroleum Co-oP Co. Saginaw. 753-7841 on. 375-2245 Sebewaing Farmers Co-op Elev. worth Farmers Exchange Sebewaing, 883-3030 ~IIlworth. 588-2300 Farmers Petroleum rmers Petroleum ScottYllle. 757-3211 Emmett, 384-1350 WOlverine Co-op almouth Co-oP Co. Sterling Heights, 731-3871 Falmouth, 826-4424 Farmers Petroleum Ralph Humrlch St. Johns, 224-7900 Gregory. 851-8935 Farmers Petroleum Hamilton Farm Bureau Traverse City. 947-6700 Hamilton, 751-5191 Vestaburg Marketing Assoc. Farm 'Bureau Services Ine. Vestaburg. 268-5272 Hart. 873-2158 Washtenaw Farrriers 011 Co. Hemlock Farmers Co-op Inc. Ypsilanti. 434-0660 Hemlock, 642-5920 Zeeland Co-op Elevator Co. Farmers Petroleum Zeeland. 772-6717 Hillsdale. 437-2939 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS September 1, 1972 NINE lower than in 1971 with 154000 Crop and head. Inventory of breeding ~wes dropped eight percent to 144,000 May of 1971 by 26 percent. Milk FRUIT AND VEGETABLES used in American cheese aver- - Red tart cherry harvest has smaller than last year crop of plums is being harvested. The aged $4.96 cwt. freeze-damaged blueberry crop is been completed. A price of eight Supply head. Michigan wool per pound July 15, 30 cents and down five cents per pound prevailed. Not Supplies - Feed booking ad- all cherries were harvested due moving at higher prices. Larger crops than last year are expected cents over June 15, and up five for onions, cantalopes and sweet Report percent over last year. Boston fine staple up five cent and now at vantages to farmers now available to quality problems and market- with past savings averaging about ing order diversion option. Vol- com. Production of celery, slic- ing cucumbers, lettuce, peppers $1.25 pound. $5 to $7 a ton per year to those ume apple harvest starts this and mint are expected to be less By Greg Sheffield signing up with participating month, with Michigan and U.S. than last year. Snap beans, cab- Fann Bureau Services Farm Bureau dealers. Michigan crops slightly less than last year. bage, carrots and tomatoes are DAIRY PRODUCTS. - Our farmers paying $6.50 cwt. 44 per- Strong demand for frozen slices, forecast as equal to 1971. milk for June was about 438 mil- cent soybean meal, July 15, down juice and applesauce improves FIELD CROPS - Crops de- lion pounds, five percent above 20 cents from June 15. Mixed marketing prospects. The peach POULTRY AND EGGS veloping well with adequate to June a year ago. Output per cow dairy feed, 16 percent protein' at crop will be the smallest in years, Michigan June egg production surplu.s moisture in most of the averaged 930 pounds which was $82 ton, July 15. Mixed dairy 88 percent less than last year in was down three percent from state. Small grain and hay har- 35 pou~ds more than last year. feed, over 40 percent protein at Michigan. Peaches are being har- June, 1971. 122 million eggs. vest was slowed by wet weather. There is only one percent more $136 ton. Beef cattle concen- vested and marketed at higher Layers on hand averaging 6.3 Soil moisture was short in some cows than last year with a total trate, 30 percent protein at $5.70. prices. Pear growers are harvest- million birds, down 2.3 percent, southwestern counties. Winter of 471,000 head. Milk prices av- F.D.A. ban on DES takes effect ing a 24,000 ton crop, 23 per- rate of lay remains the same. wheat harvest is completed in eraged $5.51 cwt. in June and January 1, 1973. Implants are not cent more than last year. Pear Supplies - Michigan laying southern counties and is finishing 21 cents higher than a year ago. included as yet. Cost of finish- market demand is improved be- feed July 15, $84.00 ton; chick in central and northern Lower American cheese in Michigan in- ing might add five cent to retail cause major west coast states are starter $107 ton; turkey grower Peninsula. Most wheat is now creased substantially, up from beef price. down 20 percent. A 40 percent $120 ton. harvested and about 25 percent of the oats. Corn is developing well and most acreage has tasseled. Soy- beans are growing fast and early planted fields have set pods. Dry edible heans in Michigan esti- mated up 7 percent from 1971. Acreage for harvest estimated at 630,000 and 1150 lbs./acre giv- ing . a production estimate of 7,245,000 cwt. Armyworms have caused considerable damage to hay in the Upper Peninsula. Hav harvesting generally ~as delayed by wet weather.< Pastures are average for feeding except in some southwestern and north- eastern counties where they are poor. Selling at least $750 mil- lion in wheat, corn, and other grains to the Soviet Union over the next three years could push up prices. Soviets buy at world price levels and government sub- sidized exporters to make up dif- ference of higher domestic prices. Nationally, the stocks of the four feed grains (corn, oats, barley and soybeans) are 35 percent more than in 1971, totalling 81.7 million tons. Total grain stocks in Michigan are about six percent greater than last year. Supplies - Farmers of corn, small grains, sugarbeets, grasses should check fields for army- worms, also variegated cutworms on sugarbeets in Bay and Sagi- naw Counties. Malathion, in average supply, will_ get worms and aphids. Sevin is in short supply and can be used if aphids are no problem. Timing early fertilizer purchases for next year can result in savings for farmers with storage. Strong interest con- byrryuQ now tinues in grain drying equipment. Severe shortage of Genesee and Ionia seed wheat persists. Hurry- up starter fertilizer for wheat generally available. SWINE - Michigan hogs per cwt. July 15, $28.10 and up $2.30 over June 15. This is more than $8.79 over July 15 of 1971. Total line weight of hogs slaughtered in Michigan was 393.1 million for a hard winter or late spring pounds during January through May, an increase of 12 percent 225 ever last year, same period. Na- tionally, cash belly prices contin- ue to advance although hog slaughter is up. Get your winter wheat off to a strong start. Hurryup Wheat Starter will lessen winter kill ... and gives wheat needed nutrients for early CATTLE - Michigan beef per cwt. July 15, $31 and up $4.70 spring growing. The exclusive polyphosphate formulation in Hurryup Where )bur Fann Comes First FaRm~ over July of last year. Totalline Wheat Starter (8-36-' 0 plus 2% manganese) offers up to eight times weight of cattle slaughtered in more phosphorus activity and greater solubility than older-type fertilizers. Michigan during the January-May Hurryup Wheat Starter gives your wheat vigor and hardiness through- Bureau period was 281.9 million pounds, out the winter. higher yields. increased phosphorus and protein content. 20 percent smaller than last year, and earlier maturity. Field tests prove new Hurryup Wheat Starter hur- same period. Calf slaughter at ries wheat to higher yields. 7.6 million pounds was down 11 Your Farm Bureau Services Dealer has a complete stock of Farm percent from 1971. Cooler weath- er improved the demand for beef. Bureau fertilizers formulated for Michigan growing conditions. Contact FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC him or write: Plant Food Dept .. LAMB AND WOOL - Mich- Farm Bureau Services. Inc .. igan lambs per cwt. July 15, Lansing. Michigan 48904 $30.80 and down $1.60 from June 15, but up $2.30 over July last year. Our crop is nine percent TEN September 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Take A Look cause the heirs to decide to sell out the operation. Discussion Some suggested guidelines for reviewing inheri- tance programs are: 1. Has a proper will been drafted with the coun- The owner may not have planned that any such thing should happen. , 2. T~ deceased owner may have left money in banks. He may have had bonds. Some money might ~pic sel of a competent lawyer? 2. Has the will been kept up-to-date to cover changes in the estate and heirs? 3. Is the will properly signed and witnessed? . come from accounts receivable. But in most cases, adequate cash of this kind is lacking. 3. The administrator of the estate might borrow money to settle these debts and expenses. It is clear, (Two witnesses to the maker's signature are required however, that this action will leave the heirs with a by KEN WilES, by Michigan law. Neither should be a beneficiary, this would prevent his later participation as a bene- burden of debt. It could well prove fatal to future success of the operation. ficiary of the will. The witnesses should preferably DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS be younger than the maker of the will. Purpose of 4. The owner may, during his lifetime, provide a witnesses is only to witness the signature of the will- guaranteed source of money to cover these costs and To many, the ownership of farmland is "the sound- expenses. maker. They need know nothing of its contents.) est investment in the world." One can always be sure The modem business approach uses a program of of food from the good earth. There is no worry about 4. Have all changes to the will been made in pro- per legal form? (Crossing out sections and writing "plamied inheritance." The owner can estimate the "shut-downs" and '1ay-offs" as there is usually plenty amount that will be needed to offset estate expenses. of work to be done. new ones in may result in the will being rejected in court. Either a new will or properly prepared codocils He can then cover this amount with life insurance Farm owners, as a rule, are proud 6f their farms. taken on himself and written to the benefit of his The farm is a monument to the family effort, skill, are necessary.) heirs. The cash from such policies can put the fam- and thrift. Perhaps it has been in the family for gen- 5. Have heirs been advised where the will has ily "in the clear" to continue with the farm as it was erations with parents and grandparents having had a been put for safekeeping. before the owner's passing .. hand in its building. 6. Has a list of assets and liabilities been made so heirs can ~eal with tllem readily? Is this list known If desired, such a program can also be used to These views are good and natural. But too often and handy to. them? expand the farm operation for a son or daughter. those who have worked hardest and have been most successful cannot bring themselves to spend the time 7. Has a capable and reliable executor for the and effort required to assure maximum use of that estate been named? Partnerships wealth to meet family objectives after their death. 8. If there are minor children, has a proper guard- "Planned inheritance" can be used to solve the Perhaps because of the fact that farmers deal with ian, young enough and capable of caring for them problems of a farm partnership, too. assets which cannot readily be converted to cash, they until they "come of age," been named? When a partner dies, the partnership ceases to have a tendency to overlook the fact that in almost 9. Has a source of funds been provided to cover exist. An accounting of all the debts of the partner- every case, funds for current bills, operation and costs, debts, taxes, etc., so property will not be lost, ship must be made. But the major problem is that maintenance are needed before an estate is settled. split or burdened from this cause? the surviving partner may lack the funds to buyout Farmers, like many others, have a ~atural reluc- Should the answer to any or all of the above ques- the share owned by the deceased. This share is now tance to accept the inevitability of death and make tions be "No," action to protect the inheritance might the property of the heirs of the dead partner. no plans whatsoever for the legal distribution of the be in order .. Such a situation can be met by foresight. If the assets they have spent a lifetime accumulating. A will is as necessary for a young farm couple as it is for an older couple. This is particularly true if there are minor children. Unless there is evidence to the contrary, Michigan law assumes that the husband owns all the farm personal property. Thus, upon his death, unless he has left a will, the farm personal ~~ lLegal ~ ~1!locument~ property is distributed to his heirs in accordance with the state laws of descent and distribution. When there are minor children and no will is left, the law requires appointment of a guardian to repre- sent interests of the children. This is often the mother and she must post a surety bond and make annuai reports to the court. Some very unfortunate situa- tions for surviving widows have resulted from such sitnations. Another good reason for making a will is the pos- . sibility of the death of both parents in an accident or disaster. Thus, the will should include a "death in common accident" clause. This is particularly impor- tant for a husband and wife who have no children. For example, suppose a husband and wife were on a trip and became involved in a serious accident. The husband was killed instantly and the wife survived him by an hour. By law, if there is no Will, she inherits Financial Loss partners draft a "buy-sell agreement" and each part- all jointly owned property and a widow's share of any ner takes life insurance to cover the other's share of other property the husband owned even though he Various things happen to an estate when the owner dies. Its values can shrink seriously and suddenly the business, and names his partner as beneficiary, preceded her in death by only an hour. Upon her the problem is solved. death, all such property would go to her heirs. This unless proper steps have been taken by the owner to situation can be avoided by wills with clauses statim~ prevent it. In such a case, if either partner dies, the insurance how property should be distributed in the event both If the farm and its operation are to go on unham- money will enable him to buyout the dead partner's husband and wife die as a result of the same accident pered, the heirs must be able to meet the financial share. He may thus become sole owner of the part- or disaster. and legal hurdles that are sure to come. nership. This arrangement is very important even with The average farmer may be hard hit by this kind father-son partnerships. Other members of the family A Proper Will? have some claim to portions of the estate which must of loss because small estates normally suffer a larger Sometimes a person drafts a will or writes a care- percentage of "shrinkage" than large ones. Some of be satisfied. - less one of his own, which falls apart in court. Or he the costs are more or less fixed Partnershi~ agreements should be in writing, al- may fail to provide funds to cover debts, taxes, and Sources of "shrinkage loss" are: though such IS not required by law. A written agree- the cost of transferring the estate. He may be a part- ment serves as a means of evaluating the intentions ner in farm ownership with no proper protective 1. Any debts against the estate automatically be- come due and payable when the owner dies. and commitments of each partner and the signing of agreement drawn up about the disposal of his share. the agreement contributes to the formality and stabil: Hundreds of complications can develop in farm 2. Final medical and/or funeral expenses and the ity of the business. inheritance. It is dangerous and foolish to expect the like must be met before the estate can be claimed problems will "all come out in the wash" and all heirs by the heirs. . While a partnership agreement should clearly spe- will receive a just and proportionate share. 3. Expenses for administration and lawyers fees CIfy each partner's rights and obligations, it should Drafting a will without competent legal help can involved in clearing the estate must be paid. Where not be so detailed that .reference need be made to it be a risky practice. Every farm estate has its own there is no will, the situation may be more compli- every time a decision is needed. As conditions change, special problems and circumstances. To do a proper cated and more costly. these should also be reflected in the agreement. job, a will should be carefully planned and tailored 4. All state and federal inheritance taxes must be Like other documents, and to insure a "fair shake" t(} fit the particular estate, family relationships, per- settled from the estate before it is free and clear to fo~ everyone. involved, the use of a competent lawyer sonal resources, etc. the heirs. If not paid. they remain as a lien against will help to msure a. partnership agreement which is It is also risky to rely On the advice of an unskilled the estate. legally sound. friend in making a will. Articles and pamphlets on Paying Debts wills cannot cover the important features of all estates. (Editor~s Note: The materw.l in this article concerns A will drawn with the assistance of a competent attor- The cash with which to pay such debts may come from a variety of sources: general principles only. It is in no way intended as ney may save the estate money and ease a difficult situation for heirs. Many property owners trying to 1. It might be necessary to sell off livestock, equip- legal advice or as specific recommendations. Any legal avoid the expense of a lawyer were found "penny ment, etc., to raise the funds. This could cripple the question involving your estate should be directed to wise and pound foolish." farm operation for some time to come. It could even an attorney of your choice.) MICHIGAN FARM NEWS September 1, 1972 . ELEVEN Discussion Topic Report Sheet CHARTER LIFE Topic Summary HOLDERS The Discussion Topic and Report Sheet for the discussion While the number of responses were down, the message topic on the opposite page is furnished for use of community came through loud and clear that members are not satisfied with the present welfare situation as they see it. Sug- group members who may wish to review it prior to their group RECEIVE meeting. If used by a Community Group, in lieu of report sheet gestions for correcting the situation should be forwarded to County Farm Bureau secretaries for consideration by furnished the Discussion Leader, please forward answers with DIVIDEND minutes to Program Development Division, Michigan Farm Policy Development Committees. Tabulation of the replies Bureau. If used by individuals, please forward answers to In- An increased special dividend to the questions to enable community groups to compare formation Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, P. O. Box 960, of 45 percent of the Original an- their reply with other groups are: Lansing, Michigan 48904 on or before October 1, 1972. nua~ premium for Farm Bureau 1. Should weHare recipients be required to furnish proof Life Charter policyholders has of their financial condition as a requirement for eligi- COMMUNITY FARM BUREAU .been announced effective Sep- bility? Yes.: 99.9% . No: .1% Discussion Exercise and Report Sheet tember 20, 1972. The raise, from 2. Does your :group think that weHare has become seH- the 1971 dividend level of 37 September, 1972 percent, is the 12th Charter Life perpetuating? Yes: 99% No: 1% dividend increase. The first divi- 3. Do you believe weHare programs should be funded and Community Farm Bureau dends' of five percent were de- administered solely by the State or Federal Govern- County PI~ase indicate the number of clared in 1954. ment agencies? State: 51% Federal: 20% Local: 29% people taking part in this discussion , Combined Charter and regular 4. Should free chlld care services for chlldren of AFDC dividends now pay up to 82 per- families be provided where the adult family member{s} TOPIC: Legal Documents cent of the Charter Life annual participate in a job training or emplo~ent program? premium for policyholders. Yes: 51% No: 49% 1. How many individuals in your community group now have "Farm Bureau Life Insurance 5. Should after-work training programs fo~ heads of work- a current will drawn up by a competent attorney? _ Company of Michigan was found- ing low income families plus other ad~lts with low ed on these Charter policies and 2. How many families in your group have had professional we pledged strong investment re- earning powers be initiated on a voluntary basis? estate planning assistance? _ turns on them," said Nile L. Ver- Yes: 75% No: 25% million, Farm Bureau Insurance 6. Should governmental jobs be provided for AFDC adults 3. How many partnerships are represented by the families in Group, executive vice president. when private jobs are lacking in preference to other in your group? _ eWe will continue to fuHilI that individuals? Yes: 28% No: 72% pledge. Providing maximum poli- 7. Comments: Anyone on welfare who is physically fit 4. Are all of these partnership agreements in writing? cyholder benefits and service has Yes__ No__ should be required to work; strikers should not receive always been and will continue to welfare ..or food stamps; should be a more thorough be our prime objective," he 5. Ip case of the untimely death of the major farm operator, added... investigation before they get welfare; CCC; it should .has adequate provision been made to take care of the estate be for the elderly, sick or disabled, not the lazy; en- taxes and other current expenses so the farm can remain in Regular dividends are paid to courages people to view work as a disgrace; little dif- the family and continue operation? Yes_' _ No__ most Farm Bureau Life policy- ference between farmers being paid not to grow' crops holders, but the special dividend and welfare; publish names of those on welfare; those 6. Do you think seminars conducted in your locality dealing is paid only to individuals who administering the programs encourage people to apply with estate planning would be worthwhile? purchased Charter Life Insurance Yes- No __ policies. so they can.' retain their high paying sal~es; unify regulations. These policies were issued to 7. Comments members, their children and grandchildren - the founders of Farm Bureau Life. The Charter Life Insurance OFFICE CALLS premiums were reduced five years after the policies were issu- ed. The special dividends, now QUESTION: Why is my Blue' Cross and Blue Shield 45 percent, are based on the identification card so important? greater original premiums, how- ANSWER: Because all of those numbers and letters on .~ ever, an obvious policyholder your identification card tell your hospital, benefit. your physician and 'Blue Cross and Blue Shield all about your coverage, Not only does the card identify you as a Blue Cross FEEDS NOW ... LIVESTOCK HAULlNG~ and Blue Shield subscriber, but the contract number shown on it is a means to identify you to our computer - so you won't be SAVE $7 PER TON All YEAR! We need return loads to Iowa and points west, daily. Call 515 625-4352 mixed up with someone by the same name. For the last 3 years Farm Bureau Booking Pro- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The service code number shows exactly the gram has saved Michigan $7.00 per ton under market farmers an average of price on beef, F8Rmr1 Monday thru Friday hospital, surgical and medical benefits you are entitled to and how many people are dairy. swine and poultry too. Join our 1972-73 feeds. program "fov. 1 and you will also get a practical with your first order. You can save, now before gift BUreaU Farm Bureau ServICe1. Inc. Nights 515 628-2223 PEORIA STOCKYARDS covered by your contract. Always show your LanSing. MIchigan Available only at Farm Bureau Feeds Dealers. Box 198 Blue Cross and Blue Shield identification' 227B Pella, Iowa 50219 card to your hospital and doctor. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIALRATETO FARM BUREAUMEMBERS:25 words for $2,00 each edition. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBERadvertisers: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 20th of the month. FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK POULTRY MISCEllANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS 300' GOOD USED BARN CLEANER. HEREFORDS - Registered bulls and fe- KLAGER.S DEULB PROFI,T PULLETS "1001 TlUNGS FREE'. (54-Page book) FREE Home Winemalters Supply Catalog. Chain fits Clay, Badger, Starline and oth-' males at fannen prices. Bulls ready for - Order your started pullets that have 51 - MAILMART, Carrollton, Kentucky Ezcellent Selection of Fruit & Grape Con- en. 15 used Patz Barn Cleaner. 10 used service. Allen and Marvin Rush, 65()-40 been raised on a proven growing program. 42008. (I-tf-llb) centrates, Kraus, Boz 451-Ke, Nevada, Patz Silo Unloaden. Also new Patz Equip- Dequindre Road, Lake Orion, MichiltaD The growing birds are inspected weekly Missouri 64772. (9-6t-18p) ment. 5 % simple intenost 3 yean. Wyn- 48035. Phone 313-752-2300. (9-2t-25b) by trained staff. vaccinated, debeaked and garden Equipment, Rt. 3, Fremont, Mich- delivered by us in clean crates. If you SPECIAL OFFER - Kodacolor Film De- igan 49412. (9-tf-37b) keep records, you will keep KLAGER DE- veloped and Printed. 12 ezp. cartridge or PROFITABLE HERB GROWING -12,- KALBS, KLAGER HATCHERIES. BridJte- MILKING SHORTHORNS: Young Bulls, roll, $1.98. Send for free mailer. Cavalier 000 word, illustrated booklet written from water. MichiJtan. Telephones: 313 429- yearlings and calves for sale. Write for 7087 and 3]3 428-3034. (tf-50b) Color, 1265 S. 11th Street, Niles, Michi- my successful 25 years experience in the LIVESTOCK tabulated pedigrees or better yet, pay us gan 49120. (9-12t-25p) herb business. Start in your baclcyard. 1I a visit. Stanley M. Powell and Family, Booklet with 250 mized culinary seeds $1. Ingleside Fann, Route #1, Boz 238, Ionia, Nichols Garden Nunery, 1190 Pacific, Al- HEREFORD BULLS - pure bred herd I Michigan 48M6. (7-tf-33b) COUNTRY RECORDS - and tape car- bany, Oregon 97321. (7-8t-37p) sires. Ready for service. Also, registered heifers and calves. Egypt Valley Hereford SHAVER ST ARCROSS #288 LAYERS: tridges - fiddle tunes - Blue Grass, etc. Farm, 6611 Knapp St .• Ada, Michigan. Available as day old and started pullets. Free cin-ular. Uncle JIm O"Neal, Boz Phone OR 6-1090. (Kent County) This year, move up to the profit level A-~IFN, Arcadia, California 91006. ( ll-tf-25b) POULTRY with more marketable eggs. Call or write (4-6t-20p) REAL ESTATE De Witt's Zeeland Hatchery, Box 199, Zee- ARROWHEAD FARM Reltistered Cattle sired by Freestate of Wye, Collab- Angus DAY OLD OR STARTED The DeKalb profit pullet. PULLETS- Accepted bv land. Michigan 4668. 49464. Phone 616-772- (9-8t-36b) STOP RUSTY WATER FROM RUINING 220 ACRE FARM, high productivity; ceptionally well drained; two houses mod- ex- ,i oration of Wye, MSU Spartan Jingo. Ei/{ht the smart poultryman for high egg pro- WASH, staining fixtures. Proven filter ernized, 4 bedrooms; two barns; modem MSU Spartan Quester bred yearlinJt heifers duction, superior egg quality, greater feed keeps complete water system free of rust, tool shed; other outbuildings all in good and 1972 heifer and bull calves for sale. efficiency. If you keep records, you'll keep sand, tastes, odors and other impurities. condition; has own recreation area, Ionia E. E. Ullrey, Niles, Michigan. Phone: 616- DeKalbs. Write for prices and catalog. Uses economical, washable filters. 30 day County, priced right. MODERN DAIRY 683-2583. (8-2t-40p) KLAGER HATCHERIES, Bridgewater, MISCELLANEOUS trial offer. Free information. RUSTRAP, 836-AC W. 79th, Minneapolis, Write: FARM, 8 stall parlor - double four. 600 Michigan. Telephones: Saline HAzel 9- ~al. tanle; 117 free stalls; hay storage, 7087, Manchester GArden 8-3034. ~{jnnesota 55420. (12-tf-41b) FOR SALE: REGISTERED RAMS: Ram 5000 bales; 3 silos, cornsilage capacity- sale, Michigan State University, East Lan- (tf-46b) ELECTRIC POWER PLAl\"TS AC and DC total-I800 taus; one silo, 1500 bu. shell- sing, Michigan, September 13. Ram Truck bv Pincor. Tractor PTO. Portable and St.'l- ed com. 4 silo unloaders. environmental Stops at Clare and Gaylord September 14. ti'onarv Engine Plants, Camper Units, Bat- IF YOU HAVE A NEW IDEA or have control; calf barn, lagoon for runoff; cow Alpena and Glennie September 15. West SHAVER STARCROSS 288-Started pul- tery Chargers, Desi~ned for Heavy Duty created a new product not now on the herd available; 120 acres, 112-115 till- Branch September 16. Contact: County lets available most every month. Get wise Motor ~tartings. Also Electric Motors. market or a manufacturer of same need- able, high productivity; modem home out- Extension Office or write: Michigan Sheep and try these top profit makers as Your Heavy Duty for Home. Fanns or Indll~try. inJ: representation and n market, please standin/{. Marten Garn, Sproat Farm Real- Breeders Association, 104 Anthony Hall, nen flock. MacPherson Hatchery, Route Discount priced. Decatur Electric Motor contact liS. Diversified Services, Ida. Mich- ty, 5065 Lansinft Road, Charlotte, Michi- Michigan State University, East Lansing, #3. Ionia, Michigan. Phone 527-0860. Service. R#I, Box 281, Decatur, Michi~an igan 48140. Telephone 313-269-2562. gan, phone 645-2144, evenings 543-0349. Michigan 48823. (9-lt-52b) (tf-28b) 49045. (5-tf-48l?) (8-2t-37p) ( 9-lt-lOOb) TWELVE September 1, 1972 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Cw ~~ ER ~ It D~\f~ RA~SED10 45°/0 ... . . . of original premium. This 12th Charter Life dividend increase (raised from the 1971 level of 370/0) is effective September 20. Combined Charter and regular dividends now pay up to 82 % of the Charter Life annual premium for policyholders. tt/k ~ 8~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ef ~~ ((}mJ ~ •• IN/;' ~ ~ /I~' .. fde//I~d' ~ ~~ ~ «H#' ~ ~~-dd/l~e-. ?~ ~/I~~ ~ am/ ~~~~~am/w$~~~~/~~. ANOTHER REASO~ WH1' ~lE'RE CALLED THE FARM EXPIERTS! FARM BUREAU. INSURANCE G~~OUPTM Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service Insurance • Community Service Acceptance