MICHIGAN FaRm FARM NEWS Bureau VOL. 53 N0.7?; AUGUS Ground -Broken for Egg C,en1 Ground breaking ceremonies for the Egg Marketing Division. Stilart square feet and will serve a good Farm Bureau Services' new egg Cok, Executive Vice President of portion of the state's 4O-million- distribution and' product research the Grand Rapids Chamber of dollar-a-year egg industry with center in Cascade TQwnship of Commerce, also attended, as did assembly and shipping. The Kent County were held Friday, Howard Zindel, head of Michigan marketing system for the eggs is June 28. _ ' , State University's Poultry Science unique in the Midwest, in that the - In a program that included an Department, and L.E. Dawson of producers will sort, process and omelet brunch for guests, Elton the MSU Food Science and Human package eggs themselves. This Smith, Kent County farmer and Nutrition Department. . 'kind of system serves to upgrade President of both Michigan Farm The $325,000 complex, to be the economy of rural areas. Bureau and Farm Bureau Ser- completed by September, is vices, officially broke ground with designed to replace an egg The building will be constructed a farm tractor and plow. Other processing plant in Jenison that on two and a half acres of ground in Farm Bureau Services officials on burned to, the ground last Kraft Commons a light industrial hand to witness included Donald R.- December. park developed by Foremost Armstrong, Executive Vice Located in the- heart of Realty Company of Grand Rapids. President of the cooperative and Michigan's "egg basket," the - The park is one mile south of 28th Clyde Springer, Vice President for distribution center will cover 15,000 and 1-96 outside Grand Rapids. .~ .. .~_:t:' Young and old alike enjoyed the omelet brunch served guests for the What Others Think. ground -breaking ceremonies for Farm Bureau Services' new egg distribution an.!i product research center. "We Take Our farmers for Granted" B)' DAVE ROOD and the' wholesaler and whoever to 16 hours a day, but rather else manages to get thei~ fingers because there is the feeling here There are th"ose who view the into the pie in the long trek from that the day is fast approaching aroma of cow manure with field to marketplace. _ when the farmer will be properly disfavor, and more's the pity for There i~a lot or shl>tn.inga lx>ut $5 rega rded as the most important that. wheat and OO-cent beef without segment of society. We were struck wi th this equal time and consideration being We are approaching a time of profundity recently at a meeting of given to the fact that it is costing world food shortage, and a farIl)ers, where they earnestly the farmer more and more to premium will be placed on our debated the problem of how to produce these items. The farmer productive land and the people who better tell their story to the 95 isn't going to get rich, for instance, work it, for America and its foad- percent of the populace who don't if it costs him $1.10 to raise $1 producing capabilhies will be the know one end of a cow from the worth of ,soybeans, even if last great hope of a world facing other and are acquainted with the soybeans are selling at a record starvation. We-have been prodigal south end of a horse going north high price. It doesn't take a college with our land and indifferent to the only through the people they elect degree to figure that one out. people who till it and now a to public office. moment of great truth is upon us - Somehow it doesn't seem fair It should also be pointed out, we need them both now more than that the people who are involved in somewhere along the line, that the ever before. producing the food and fibre for all farmer has other priorities than In the years to come it will be the of us should be caught in a bind worrying about the consumer. He farmer who will be the symbol of P.R.-wise, as they say in has to face up to adverse weather, the independent and self-sufficient Washington. The most logical the cut worm, quack grass, the 'life that we profess to admire; it BC-BS Rates Reduced The federal government also explanation is that they are so busy plowing and planting cultivating and harvesting and and wha tever tha t there is very lit,tle lack of fertilizer and/or the high will be the farmer and his products price of it when he can find some, who will not only continue to the fuel shortage, interest costs provide us with the necessities of and the spittle bug, among other life, but will produce the surplus Blue Cross and Blue Shield rates for many Michigan Farm Bureau played a role with their price time left for image-polishing, things, and it takes from 12 to 16 food that will be the medium of subscriber-members will be control program which was in which leaves them at a decided hours during the busy season to exchange in the world marketplace reduced effective August 20.. 1974. effect until early this year. Health disadvantage whenever the price cope with all of these. No wonder of .raw materials. All subscriber-members have care providers were limited to of beans goes up ten cents a pound he hasn't got time for public So for those who wrinkle up their - received their advance rate increasing their charges within an and the irate consumer starts relations. nose as the pungent and heavy annual fixed percentage level. looking around for someone to aroma of cow manure wafts their notification indicating the specific With hospitals and doctors blame. way, think aga in, take another rate change applying to them. restricted in their charges, the On the few occasions that they Despite a II of these problems, if I sniff, and consider the deeper Rates for under 65 members reimbursement to them by Blue ha ve used collective clout and were to win the lottery some week meaning, as it were. It may smell carrying regular coverage will be Cross and Blue Shield was less, propelled themselves into the and become independently like manure to you, but it's really reduced. Actual amounts range thereby having the effect of ,public eye they haven't always wealthy, the thought Occurs that milk in the pitcher, beef on the from a minimum of six percent on holding rates at a lower level. fared too well, as consider the perhaps the best thing I could do table, and dollars and cents to the a single person deductible contract Finally, the cost of providing current flap over the milk with all of that money, if there was "farmer. When you think of it that to a maximum of 10 percent for care for subscriber-members in producers and their contributions any left after all the bills were way, the smell is somehow full-family coverage. Members the Farm Bureau group program to gain political favor. It is just as paid, wouJd be to buy a farm. Not sweeter. covered under the Medicare was less than anticipated. These unfair to blame the average dairy because of any great ability in that (Reprinted with permission from Complementary program will experience monthly increases of estimates are made at the farmer for that flapdoadle as it is line. or any great desire to work 12 the Escanaba Evening News.) four percent, amounting to 24 cents beginning of a rating period, taking to blame the Republican precinct for individual and 49 'cents for two into consideration several varying worker for Watergate. person contracts. The reduction regular coverage in rates for subscriber- members can be attributed in part to several factors. Included in factors including1he number, type and cost of services rendered to members of the group plan. If this "experience" within the group is good, it has a favorable affect on One problem is that we have come to take our farmers for granted. When we go into the supermarket or corner store we automatically expect to find the VOTE these was the acceptance by Blue Cross of Michigan of the Insurance Commissioner's request to reduce base ra tes by eight percent, ef- rates for Michigan Farm Bureau members. It is interesting to note that subscription Michigan Farm rates for the Bureau are shelves stocked with everv kind of food imaginable, at a basic price that involves pennies. When it's not there. or the price goes up. we holler and yell and kick about how AUGUST 6! It's You r Decision fective July 1. 1974. This reduction applies to all Blue Cross groups significantly below the average the farmer is getting rich, without renewing rates after this date until rate applicable to all Blue Cross attaching any blame at all to the June 30, 1975. and Blue Shield groups in the state. truck driver and the food processor PAGE 2 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AUGUST 1, 1974 A Moral Responsibility I have always been proud of the fine citizenship record of deciding who will run for important offices in November. We Farm Bureau members. Traditionally, they have taken their must not underestimate the vital importance of voting in the citizenship responsibilities seriously, to the extent that they primary. Selecting candidates who are well-qualified are written into the basic principles of their organization. precludes the sad situation of having to vote for the "lesser of two evils." Having representatives in Lansing and "We believe in the representative republic form of Washington who are aware of issues of concern to agriculture government as provided in our Constitution; in limitations and who sha~ our philosophy is a "must." And the first step upon government power; in maintenance of equal op- toward tha t goal is at the August 6th primary. p « Cl > x of sugar beets, 170 acres of wheat M-81 and 100 acres of barley . Findlay and his son, Michael, are REINBOLD .0 TOUR STOPS working toward an eventual There will be a family interview at each farm. You are partnership, sharing in the pur- welcome to VISit any farm at any time during the day. chase of land and equipment. One of the farm highlights is the custom-built storage for 50,000 FORENOON bushels of grain. Farm Family Interviews - 10:30 a.m. The Don DeLong dairy farm is a five-way, father-son partnership Farm Family Interviews - 2:00 p.m. sylvania plan with four separate « VI a: divisions of cattle and wide alleys al !! BIRCH RUN @ HARRY BURNS & SONS - Poultry for feeding and cleaning. ~« w o ARNOLD ZWERK - Cash Crops. Corn The 70,000-layer operation of Harry Burns and Sons, poultry ARBELA 0• ~ VI @ (!) ARNOLD GRAHAM KRUMNAUER BROS. - Dairy - Cash Crops. Certified Seeds is one of the afternoon attractions. PAGE 4 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AUGUST 1, 1974 The Extension Service and 4-H pesticide research, integrated Club budget requests were acted control of fruit pests, calf mor- CAPITOL REPORT upon favorably. However. several agricultural research items were in trouble. Farm Bureau was among those who worked to get the following research items properly funded: tality. municipal and agricultural wastes. a new program for the production of tree and nursery stock, and livestock production research that is noncompetitive with man for protein and energy. Robert E. Smith bean and beet plants, soft white winter wheat. sod, fruit and Some of the agricultural research project appropriations vegetable research including the had been either reduced or development of new grape eliminated in the budget process. varieties, extended peach tree Most outstate legislators deserve life, fruit and vegetable weather commendation for their work in It's Your Decision adaptability, beef cattle forage, cattle and swine infertility, helping to maintain important agricultural research programs. Tuesday, August 6, i~ an im- l. Limitation to Control State One issue that will be on the portant decision day for good Spending. This drive failed, even ballot for sure is Proposal "A" citizens. On that day nominations though it was strongly supported resulting from legislative action on will be made for many political by many organizations and nearly H.C.R. "LL". This will limit the party positions to be voted on in half of the Legislature. diversion of gas tax monies for November. Another important The petition would have placed public transportation to not more purpose of the primary that few on the ballot a constitutional than 1/18 of the tax. voters realize is that the control of amendment to limit spending by It will be recalled that of the two- the political parties is also the State Legislature. cent increase in the gas tax, one- determined by the election of While the general public seems half cent per gallon was diverted to precinct delegates. More im- to be concerned over the constantly public transportation. This money portantly, however, in many areas increased spending on the part of has been used in several cities that are strongly Democratic or state government, it appears that large and small, throughout th~ Republican the vote on August 6 few were willing to circulate or state. Counties also gained ad- will be the final vote as to who will sign petitions to bring this about. ditional monies from the increased be elected to the Legislature or Michigan Farm Bureau tax. other important public positions. distributed petitions throughout the state as did such organizations In addition to limiting the The State Legislature will un- diversion, it would also prohibit the dergo a major change with as the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce and local Chambers, use of specific taxes on motor predictions that as many as one- vehicles to finance highway en- half of the 148 lawmakers will be the Counties' Association, real estate groups, independent forcement patrols. replaced. businessmen's groups, many It is claimed by many political The purpa)e is to assure that the township groups, homeowners' Gov. Milliken signs into law H. 5782 which exempts boilers used on observers that the odds are gas tax monies from now on will be association, many legislators, and mint farms from licensing and other costly regulations. This legislation strongly in fa vor of the Democrats, used exclusively for highway at least seven or more taxpayer results from Rep. Stanley Powell and Farm Bureau meeting with mint who already control the House, to groups of one type or another. purpa)es. also control the Senate. This may growers. Those looking on include left to right. Rep. Stanley Powell [R- The proposal would have limited Ionia]; Frank Sipkorsky, Alden Livingston. and Thomas lrrer [all mint result primarily from changes in state spending to not exceed 8.3 Senate district lines due to the 1972 TRANSPORTATION BONDING growers]; and Rep. Douglas Trezise [R-Owosso], co-sponsor of the bill. percent of the personal income rea pportionment. within Michigan. This would have The House has passed H. 5677. It One thing is certain; at least 28 frozen spending at approximately- is expected that the Senate will legislators will leave office. the present level. All sta te and also pass the bill, putting a, $1.1 Twenty-one of these are in the 110- local taxes were included in the billion transportation bonding member House where 14 are limitation. issue on the ballot in November. seeking a different office and The money will be used over a others are retiring. There are at period of years for transportation least seven Senate vacancies. 2 ... Double" Daylight Saving programs including urban trans- One Senate seat was eliminated Time. This petition drive also portation systems, rail systems because of redistricting. Three failed, even though it was sup- throughout the state, airport im- Senators are retiring; two are provements, Great Lakes port ported by many statewide seeking other offices, and one organizations. It would have improvement projects, and money vacancy results from a recent placed on the ballot the Question as for other transportation methods. death. to whether Michigan should be Michigan and local governments Twelve House members are placed in the Central Time Zone, would be able to take advantage of capdidates for the Senate. Another thus solving the problems created all federal funding. One dollar of House member, James Damman by the present "Double" Daylight state arxllocal matching money (R-Troy) is seeking the Lt. Saving Time. can generate as much as $4 of Governorship and will run with Here again, it appears that the federal money. Gov. Milliken. Another House general public is not concerned I member from Detroit is running over the time issue. I•.-~.'r~: for Congress. S. 1253, presently in the Senate, :r~y would also put the issue on the Outstate Senators seeking dif- ballot. However, because there LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR _~'i. "'- -,. ferent offices include Sen. SUMMER does not seem to be a possibility of Budgets- In a 22-hour continous Ballenger (R-Lansing), Chairman a two-thirds vote, Senator Byker session throughout the day and of the Senate Agriculture Com- (the sponsor) has carried the issue night beginning at 10:00 a.m. on mittee, who is running for over until the November I'. A. Aim)' LIVESTOCK LOANS movement of agricultural com- Q: When does the new tax tribunal get underway and, will it make tax appeals easier? modities is dock labor. Strikes by A: The new Tribunal for hearing property tax appeals convened the first week of JUly. But The tight c~t-price squeeze dock workers idle railcars moving new appeals cases cannot start before September 1, and transferred appeals will be heard facing livestock producers has grain to ports am ships waiting to after October 1. There is now a b~cklog of at least 4,000property tax appeals before the State resulted in legisla tion to authorize carry the grain to export markets. Tax Commission that will be transferred to the Tribunal for hearing. government-guaranteed loans to One of the purp~es of the new Tribunal IS to remove the property tax appeals authonty producers. The Senate has passed While strikes ha ve been com- from the State Tax Commission. In the past the Commission, in effect, judged appeals on a bill to provide an emergency loan monplace among dock workers, for the very rules it formulated. ~ program for livestock producers. the first time in nearly 30 years, a The Commission has the power to carry out the constitutional requirements and property The bill provides that -producers master labor contract agreement tax laws and also t.o equalize the valuation of each county. Prior to the Tax Tribunal the who could not otherwise get needed has been reached between the dock Commission also sat in judgment of appeals from individual taxpayers, townships and. credit could get 90 percent workers' union and shipping counties. government-guaranteed loans at management without a strike. The Now the Tribunal will act on taxpayers' appeals, and the Tax Commission will have to prevailing interest rates from ~ettlement covers only the East prove its point the same as the appealing taxpayer. _ private lenders .. The guarantees Coast ports, but is expected to be Before appealing to the Tribunal, the taxpayer must first protest before t~~ local b~~d of .would be limited to $350,000 per •adopted. by the South Atlantic and review and then may file a written appeal within 30 days after the local deCISionor wlthm 30 proqucer. Repayment of the loans Gulf ports, a Iso. days after receipt of a bill for a tax he wishes to contest. . would be over a seven-year period. In short the Tribunal acts as a court for any property owner, whether he ISa homeowner The a"uthority of such guarnatees or a corp~ration. There is a small claims division fo~ properties assess~ at less than would terminate at the end of one $20,000.Th~ ordinary property owner does not need to hire a .lawyer to have h~scase heard. year unles.~ extended by Congress. The Governor has appointed the Tribunal members accordmg to the law, which states one must be an assessor, two attorneys, one a real estate representative, and another a certified WIIEATTREATY The House 'currently tlas. before public accountant. _ ., ... it a similar bill, which would The legislation creating the tribunal was passed In the 1973legislative session With Farm authorize government guaranteeS . 'The Senate has taken action to Bureau support as a result of policy determined by the voting delegates at the MFB annual of 80-percent of emergency loans continue for one year' 'the 1971 meeti~. - from private lenders to livestock International Wheat Agreement. producers who could not otherwise The approval will expire June 30, obtain credit. The guarantees 1975 unless another extension is Q: Legislation was enacted in 1972requiring f~rmers and others engaged in activiti~s would be limited to $350,000 per granted by Congress. The involving earth changes to obtain a permit. When will agriculture be covered by the permit producer and the total guarantees agreement prov ides for con- program? _ .... could not exceed $2 billion. sultation among participating A: The 1972 Legislature enacted the Soil Er~~ilon and Se~l~entatI?n A~t, which w~s Repayment would be over a three- governments on international designed to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation from actIvlti~s which. dISturb the S?11. year period, with a p~sible ex- wheat trade matters and for The legislation was aimed primarily at curbing soil ~rosion and s~(lImentatIon from h.o~s!ng tension of two years. The House bill continued food aid for developing developments, industrial developments, commercial construction and related activIties. would also expire at the end of one nations. However, 'agriculture was specifically covered, too... year unless extended by-Congre~. Farmers would have had until January 1,1979 to comply With the new law. A permit would not have been required if a farmer has obtained and followed a current conservation p~an Farm Bureau recognizes the need for an adequate supply of A total of 47 nations. including for his farm from the local Soil Conservation District. If'an appr1' •••~A :':'$::-,,,. for the consumers dollar. Cheese is soybean planted acreage was ......r.~.iC,..(.~~ (."'~;,( still a very popular food even PEARS revised downward to 620,000acres though consumption appears to be Pear crop is somewhat larger from 700,000 planted last year. ..... 0# :.( leveling off. than last year in Michigan but Soybeaffi continued to make rapid slightly below as far as initial crop -grQwth. with soys in central- is concerned. West Coast Pear Michigan eight to twelve inches Imports of dairy products have tall. had a negative effect. Imports in Association requesting price in- 1973were equal to approximately crease this year. Many private sources believe the 3,886 million pounds of milk VSDA corn and soybean estimates John Sexson. Manager of the Fertilizer. Chemical and Seed depart- equivalent while exports totaled are still too high and will be cut ment, Farm Bureau Services, points out fertilizer expansion programs 656 million pounds of milk PEACHES further when the August I, crop of CF Industries at a recent dealer seminar. CF is a huge fertilizer A larger peach crop in Michigan condition report is released. With manufacturing and mining complex owned b)' Farm Bureau Services equivalent. Thus the NET imports and other regional supply co-operatives across the nation. New potash and nationally will be met by a these uncertainties, it seems the were equivalent to 2.8 percent of mining improvements are scheduled in Canada. phosphate facilities in ready market. Canned Peach soybea n ma rket is off on a V.S. milk production. The impact Florida. nitrogen facilities at several locations and the purchase of a inventory is at a low level. Canners skyrocket again. Yet. no one in the of the imports, coming at a time transportation company with barge line, trucking and rail capabilities in California have already agreed trade is forecasting soy prices as when production was increasing, are some of the improvements now underway which will help Michigan to a $30 to $35 price increase over high as the twelve dollar prices of complicated the over-supply and last year. 1973. Farmers in their ever increasing need for fertilizer products. reducing demand problem. PLUMS Michigan Plum crop is sub- stantially down from last year. Price outlook is very good reflecting lower plum inventories Ag .Exports -Vita-I_ to Michigan and brisk demand. and food processors as- a guest of Michigan's agricultural exports said. "Michigan farm yroducts are totaled $182 million for the 1972-73 finding expanding markets not the Michigan- Department of GRAPE fiscal year, a $75.4 million t!.lcrease only in the nation, but also over- Agriculture. Michigan Grape crop sub- over the previous 12 months, Gov. seas. " The Governor also sa id the --:- ... .....- .. stantially better than last year. William G. Milliken said on July 2. He noted. that about $2 million Michigan Department Agriculture's marketing division is of Grower price recommendation will , worth of the 1973 cherry crop was ,t~,. #' ... _ .. ~ r .."""......v...~ ~ be announced about mid-August. sold to foreign buyers by two currenUy assisting a Michigan • f...J'''A. The Michigan foreign sales in- V -,'" t~ "r- 1 if:.:.:; TART CHERRIES cluded nearly $3 million worth of red tart and sweet cherries, the Traverse City companies. with more than half of that total going to Japan. corpora tion in negotiating a $20 million livestOCk contract with Tunisia. The 'contract is expected .~~..;~ "".~~, L'!! "-.".,,.~ .:.......... ~ .... ~ Red Tart Cherry crop expected Governor said in a statement made in connection with the National ...... Japan, with its dense population to be signed in August, with to be somewha t below the official CUTRINE V.S.D.A. estimate. Market price for frozen cherries is tight due to Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The Governor cancelled plans to and lack of sufficient land for agriculture, has become an im- shipment of cattle to begin next May, after facilities have been increased cost of sugar, con- address a festival reception in portant market for U.S. constructed. Made The tainers, credit and labor. Market for canned cherries and pie fill is Traverse City Friday morning in order to confer in Lansing on agriculture, and last year pur- chased more tha n $2 billion worth Michigan bean companies have this month been asked to submit of American agricultural crops. quotations on an order for 20,000 Difference much better due to low inventories. legislative develop~ents. Right now, a Japanese buyer, K. tons of navy pea beans to be shipped to North Africa and "The farmer makes an enor- Kobayashu of Sumitomo-Shoji ASPARAGUS mous contribution to Michigan's American, Inc., is visiting Mediterranean countries, he ad- Asparagus harvest is complete. expanding economy, II Milliken Traverse City canning companies ded. Production figures indicate that 22,284,080 million pounds were delivered foc processing this year compa red to 22,637,918 pounds delivered last year. processors reported that quality Most was considerably better than last year. Supply Report By Greg Sheffield FBS APPLES Marketing Manager Michigan Apple crop is sub- stantially larger than last year but The extent of service to farmers state, but started catching up in supplies of steel and other basic less than two years ago. Major manufacturing supplies. performed by Farm Bureau July just as some additional processing apple producing states Services is indicated by record supplies of anhydrous ammonia FUEL ha ve only a slightly larger crop sales in supplies. In the year end- were secured. Dealers and their The volume of automotive fuel thana year ago. There will be good ing June 30, 1974sales of over $225 farmer patrons can be com- sold by Farmers Petroleum has CUTRINE can make the differ- demam for all processing apples ence in your lake or pond. million were achieved with a final plimented on their co-operation been-greater than last year and this year. through times that would have only slightly higher with adequate Don't put up with the odor and audit due to the Board of Directors scum of algae and its potential a t the end of this month. been much more difficult if they supplies on hand. Heating oil fuel health hazard. Vt:GETABLE CROPS FEED had not. sales reflect less demand due to Vegetable crop acreage will be SEEDS last winter's conservation Supplies are adequate and CUTRINE has been thoroughly larger than last year. Weather Adequate supplies are an- measures am the mild weather. demaoo has been steady for all tested and proven in actual conditions at planting time and ticipated for seed wheat. Prices for classes of livestock. Farm Bureau AUTOMOTIVE field use. It is registered by ha rvest will influence the over-all turf grass seed are substantially the Environmental Protection Services' efforts have been Although the industry has been production of vegetables. reduced with new supplies ex- Agency for use in fish, farm directed toward helpi~g farmers plagued by shortages, Farmers Vegetables not contracted this pected to be adequate. and fire ponds; lakes; fish through the difficulties caused by Petroleum was able to obtain and spring should sell at prices at or HARDWARE hatcheries - even in POTABLE the tanusual accident of a foreign WATER RESERVOIRS. above prices listed in contracts. Hardware items have been in sell 6.7% more units than last year. clJemical causing feed con- great demand with calls for posts, They ha ve passenger tires in good tamination. The feed plant is fencing, steel siding and roofing, supply and nearly air sizes. CUTRINE GRANULAR is also contaminant-free and busy filling However. farm tires, especially SOYBEANS twine. paint and light machinery, available to control chara and demaoo for feed. All-conceivable large and slow moving sizes, are other bottom-growing algae. Total soybean usage for the 1974 steps ha ve been taken to prevent all items being short. Farm soybean crop will be 1.470,000 to such a ca la mi ty from ha ppening Bureau dealers have generally still in poor supply with factory 1.510.000bushesl according to the again. been able to serve patrons by curing running at capacity. Farm USDA. July 1 report. They passing on their allocations tire tubes are critically short. CUTRIN~ predicted 1.390,000 to 1,470,000 bushels of soys would be produced FERTILIZER Supplies have been distributed to equitably. Looking to harvest. Battery supplies have held up well farmers interested in drying and with good demand. The filter grain handling equipment should supply situation has been im- . in 1974.Harvested acreage of soys fanners in record quantities with ",as projected at 52.5 million acres surprisingly few local difficulties have their orders in by now proving but some popular sizes are or four million acres less than 1973. in spite of the very real fertilizer because of the back-ordering. Late still short. The demand for motor As a result. soybeans traded "up shortage. Other parts of the fall am wmter hardware items oil has been heavy. but all orders the limit"" for three days: closing countr) have not fared well as we should be ordered early. if the were filled through July. and it's July 16 at $6.79 per bushel. (Nov. - ha ve with our co-operative system. Items are not now on hand. since expected this supply situation will Chicago) Corn got off to a slow start in the industry is still running behind as improve. AUGUST 1, 1974 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 7 WHeRe canyou 0 Foranew -- BUILDInG? Farm Bureau Services, with bl!ilding centers throughout this state, can make your new building a reality. With the help of our staff agricultural engineer, we'l assist you with initial planning and design, and pledge quality workmanship. Our completely-trained crews can erect attractive, finished structures on your site. And, for those who prefer, our building centers are stocked for do-it -yourself work. As a cooperative, with skilled purchasing people, Farm Bureau is able to provide the building services you need. We build two basic typ_esof stn!ctures: 1) rigid-frame buildings with either steel or aluminum siding and roofing, and 2) all-steel buildings, including the Quonset 1M line. All structures can be customized to fit your specific need, whether it be a horse barn, milking parlor, machinery storage, fruit storage or utility building. The versatility, durability and economy of Farm Bureau Services' buildings make them ideal for many non-farm uses, too. The Farm Bureau people, backed by years of experience, are ready to go to work for you. So see your local Farm Bureau Services building representative today. ASK THE FARM BVREAV - PEOPLE FaRmri Bureau FARM BUREAU 9EJMCEs, INC PAGE 8 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AUGUST 1, 1974 Target: Action Programs A group of VIP's. representing Attending the planning meeting Farm Bureau Women in Michigan, on June 12 and 13 were: Doris met at Farm Bureau Center in Wieland, State Women's Com- Laffiing in mid-June to plan a mittee Chairman; Claudine Pr{)gram of Work, based on the Jackson, State Vice Chairman and concerns of farm women. Chairman of the Program Plan- ning Committee; Jeanne Sparks, Selected as a theme is "Target: Chairman, Betty Rhoda, Vice Action Programs" for the 1974-75 Chairman and Dora Erny, in- Farm Bureau Women's plan for • Continue and expand the • First-Aid Kits and First-Aid Political Involvement -- Become coming Vice Cha irman, District 1; activities. Objectives as deter- Speakers' Bureau. Training -- Promote First-Aid Kits aware and knowledgeable • Conduct com'modi ty Ruth Rigg, Chairman, and Bar- mined by these state women's to be placed on every farm and in regarding current issues, our state bara Kimerer, Vice Chairman, officers, district chairmen and vice promotions. every farm home in Michigan. and national representatives' • Farm tours. District 2; Nancy Geiger, Chair- chairmen are: Promote first-aid training so one voting records, and participate in man, Olis Hudson, Vice Chairman, T-A-P the reserves within oor- • Rural-Urban activities .. person in every farm family is political affairs. • Mall Displays, Fair Exhibits, Dist.rict 3; Evelyn Rodgers, selves to realize our fullest equipped to handle emergencies. leadership potential. Window Displays . • OSHA (Occupational Safety This Program of Work was ChaIrman, Alyce Heft, Vice T-A-P the resources of our Health Act) -. Help keep Farm developed by the state leaders Chairman, District 4; Linda MEMBER UNDERSTANDING-- after two days of listening to Jennings, Chairman, Janice organization through increased Bureau members up-ta-date on member-involvement. Stimulate understanding, support, OSHA information and regulations resource people, including, sub- McMichael, Vice Chairman and T-A-P the reservoirs of action pride and involvement of Farm related to agriculture. committees of the State Women's incoming Chairman, and Myra programs to strengthen our Bureau members in our Target: Action programs in Committee, and much analyzing Spike, incoming Vice Chairman District 5. ' organization, our commun ities, organization through these action and discussing. / and our industry. programs: • "This is Farm Bureau" Kits to "We know that the women LEGISLATION members of Farm Bureau are a Also present were Faye Adam, new members. (A Welcome-wagon Vice Chairman, District 6; Louise Legislation, Public Relations, type kit of information about Farm Actively participate, year-round potent force in our organization and Safety are the target areas in Farm Bureau legislative ac- and their efforts and activities are Wagner, Chairman, and Joan Bureau>. Allison, 'incoming Vice Chairman, these leaders selected as their tivities through these action most important to a strong • Working with other Farm District 7; Lillian Wonsey, biggest concerns and needing the Bureau Committees on joint programs: organization to solve the problems efforts of Farm Bureau Women in • Local Issues -- Become involved of farmers," said Helen Atwood, Chairman, District 8; Kay projects. Wagner, "Vice Chairman, District Michigan. After analyzing each of in solving community problems, manager of Women's Activities. Target: Action Programs in 9; Goldie Chellis, Chairman, these areas, they recommend such as land use planning. women in the counties to especially SAFETY • Policy Development and Policy At a series of multi-county District 10-West; Doris Cordes, consider the following activities. Promote safety and health in the Execution - Contact Congressmen training workshops for county and Chairman, District lo-East; Millie Target: Action Programs in rural communities through action and Legisla tors on issues of con- state Farm Bureau Women's Corey, Chairman. and Mvrtle programs such as: cern to agriculture; assist in the leaders held in late July, the Farm Rasner, incoming Chairman, • Hazard Identification -- Spot development of policy recom- Bureau Wj>men's Program of Work District ll-West; Faye Gribbell, and correct safety hazards on ALL mendations; encourage the ap- for 1974:::75was announced and Julia Kronemeyer, Vice Chair- PUBLIC RELATIONS farms through use of a check-list pointment of qualified women to discussed. Contact the officers of man, District ll-East. PRODUCER-CONSUMER UNDERSTANDING- and "THINK" stickers on Policy Development and County Women's Committees or Promote producer-consumer hazardous areas of farm buildings Legislative Committees; continue Helen Atwood's office, Women's The district chairmen make up understanding through these ac- and machinery. to sponsor the Washington Department. Michigan Farm the State Women's Committee, and tion programs to reach urban • Tractor Lessons for Women--to Legislative Seminar; Participate Bureau, P.O. Box' 960, Lansing, the district vice chairmen make up people (adults and youngsters) learn safety features and be able to in State Legislative Seminars. 48904, for more details of this the Women's State Program with the story of agriculture: react properly in case of accident. • Political Education and Program of Work. Planning Committee. Labor Shortage Seen for State's Appl(! Crop Michigan apple growers may Most of the migrant labor contact with service clubs and have to watch their crops rot this families with children that are in schools who will pass on the word season if they don't take serious Michigan now will be gone by the that pickers will be needed, he steps now to get hand labor for time apples need to be picked. said. Early and constant contact apple harvest. Growers need to convince the other with the Rural Manpower Service, M.J. Buschlen, manager of the workers without small children he thinks, would also be advisable. Michigan Agricultural Services that it is going to be worthwhile to Then, there is the September Association, said the adequate be here for apple harvest. school vacation idea for those labor supply in Michigan may be "Growers should publicize that growers who wish to work out ~the deceiving growers into thinking labor will be plentiful in the fall. they are going to have a good crop and will need pickers." , complications with school officials. But Buschlen sees a very serious But to make up the slack in the The public should be conditioned shortage which warrants serious la bor supply, Buschlen thinks to accept such efforts for getting action. growers will have to tap local labor I~bor or they may oppose growers' INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 5-10-15 year maturity ..And I don't think it would be too actions. sources. Local advertising and much to ask for schools to declare a two week apple picking vacation. 7% 8% 5 Year Maturity 15 Year Maturity $100,00 $100.00 Minimum Minimum Purchase Purchase A county in the state of Maine declares a two week potato harvest HASTINGS FFA HONORED each year." "We may have to do some of 7%% 10 Year Maturity $1,000.00 Minimum Purchase these things or we're going to lose a crop," Buschlen said. 8%% 15 Year Maturity $5,000.00 Minimum Purchase "Workers remember last year's bad harvest and won't be so anxious to come up this year." Interest paid annually on September 1st. The purchaser to This year the apple crop should be..up from last year to bring it be offered the option to receive their interest in quarterly close to a normal harvest. The payments on September. 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and higher price of gas is causing June 1st. Interest would start the date of purchase. people in the South to hesitate to come up. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. -------------------------- I I I I Clip and mall this coupon to: Mr. C.A. Morrill FarmersPetroleum CooperatiY.~Inc. P. O. Box 960 . __ FaRmr1 BU~eaU ~.....c-~ ... II t I I I I VOTE AUG 6! Lansing, Michigan 48904 FARMERS PETROLEUM I I would like a copy of the prospectusand a call by a I The Hastings FF A Chapter was'recently recognized for its outstanding I registeredsalesagent. I contributions to the "Building Our American Communities" project. I Name I Elton R. Smith, president Michigan Farm Bureau, congratulates Jim I Road ------------R-F-O-N-O-.------ I Frohlick, while Scott Schantz, Mary Arens, Pam Webb, and the chap- ter's advisor George Hubka, look on. The "Building Our American II City -~-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=-~ Phone---------- County ---~~~-=--=-~====II •• It's Your Decision Cflmmunities" project is co-sponsored FF A, Soil Conservation by the Michigan Association of Society of America, and Michigan Farm 1.----------------------------- .... ... Bureau and affiliate companies. AUGUST 1, 1974 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Farm Bureau to Homefront Many community groups open their meetings with singing and the Sponsor Tour to London "Up and Atoms" in Tuscola County are no exception. At a recent meeting their voices blended with that of the host's fox terrier. Whether it sang alto or bass was not reported. # # # # Did you ever ha ve the pleasure of listening to yourself? The Clear guards, Buckingham Palace and approximately six weeks prior to Lake group in Mecosta County did and what a surprise! The hostess other attractions in one of Europe's departure. A free color folder taped their recent meeting, unbeknownst to anyone else, and then most important cities. giving all the details is available by played it so a II could "enjoy." An afternoon departure is writing Ken Wiles, Manager scheduled for Wednesday Member Relat ions, Michigan # # # # November 6 aboard a TWA 7CYl jet. Farm Bureau. Arrival in London'is the next day Part of the worth of community groups is to provide members an with transfer to the conveniently opportunity to act together on local issues and areas of concern. This located Park Plaza Hotel. In the fact was recently demonstrated by the Whitetails, Montmorency ~ afternoon a guided tour is planned. County. They delayed their meeting until members of the groups had November 8-13 optional tours are had an opportunitv to meet with township officers regarding the proposed new fire hall. "" Pia n now to take part in Michigan Farm Bureau's tour to available or travelers can sight-see on their own. November 14, # # # # historic London. November 6-14, passengers will return to Detroit Helping to gather up all the old cars in a worthwhile community 1974. Metropolitan Airport. project to which the members of the Manton community group, Wex- Only 175 seats will be available A deposi t of $75 per person is ford County, have pledged their time and support. on the chartered Trans World required with the balance due Airlines flight and interested Farm # # # # The ladies of Greenwoods community group, Menominee County, are proud that five of the fourteen ladies from their county at the Women's Bu~umembenareurged~g~ reservations Cost for thisearly. Detroit. tour is $305.4~from "HOT LINE" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ District Meeting were from their group. # # # # Travelers will be able to see Trafalgar Square, Westminister Abbey, Big Ben. changing of the C HAN G E D The Atwood Community Group, Antrim County, report a most in- teresting and informative meeting. A member of the Planning Com- Dogs.Trained The "hot line" phone number for market information mission spoke to them on the solid waste problem and the erosion has been changed to (517) 485-4411.The service, provided problems of their county. to Detect by Michigan Elevator Exchange division of Farm Bureau Services, operates 24 hours daily to provide callers with # # # # Gypsy Moths grain and hog futures prices and any changes in farmers' cash prices. The Stevensville Neighbors, Berrien County, had a chance to "walk in Scientists at Michigan State Farmers outside the Lansing area may find it ad- the steps of Marco Polo" as they viewed slides of a member's recent trip University, East Lansing, will vantageous to call after 5 p.m. when toll rates for direct- through the Mediterranean countries. train domestic dogs to detect gypsy dial calls are lower. moths under terms of a # # # # cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Many groups have had or have planned outdoor activities for the (USDA>' summer months. One of the most fun sounding ones reported to date Three pure-bred male German was a two-day outing for the newly formed Green Harvesters of Monroe Shepherd dogs will be trained to County. Eleven of the fourteen members, plus three guests, set up camp detect, by scent, gypsy moth egg at a lake and all enjoyed land and water sports plus, of course, plenty of masses, larvae, pupae and living food. fema Ie moths. Gypsy moths are a serious pest # # # # of forests, and it is difficult to find all insects that are on camping A recent meeting of the Pioneer Community Group, Huron County, equipment being moved from an turned out to be quite a celebration. Two wedding anniversaries and a infected area to an unfested one. birthday were recognized with appropriate cakes and decorations. "Moth sniffing dogs" could be an invaluable tool in preventing the # # # # spread of the pest. The scientists, led by Dr. Senior Farm Bureau, St. Clair County, is enjoying increased at- William E. Wallner, an en- tendance at meetings. Credit must be given to the pioneer -- but young at tomologist at the university, will heart -- members for their regular attendance. Six couples have evalu.ate the factors affecting how celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The ladies also assist in easily the Shepherds can "sniff making and selling doughnuts at the 4-H fair each year. out" the insect in each of its life INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 5-10-15 year maturity stages. OPPOSES PAY After training, the dogs' ability to detect gypsy moths will be field tested. USDA's Agricultural Research 7% 5 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase TELEVISION Many of the nation's 10 million hearings in November in the Service (ARS> will provide $5,000 for the one-year study. 7%% 8% 10 Year Maturity 15 Year Maturity $100.00 $100.00 Minimum Minimum Purchase Purchase rural Americans today face the person of Seely Lodwick, AFBF 7~% 10 Year Maturity $1,000.00 Minimum Purchase prospect of a "partial eclipse" of their TV sets, AFBF sources report. Pay-cable operators want the Director of Government Relations. In his statement to the FCC, Lodwick noted that it was unrealistic to expect that cable VOTE 8%% 15 Year Maturity $5,000.00 Interest paid annually on September 1st. The purchaser to Minimum Purchase AUG 6! Federal Communications Com- service will be made generally mission (FCC) to change its rules available to rural residents in view be offered the option to receive their interest in quarterly and permit movies and sports now of the high cost of cable in- payments on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and seen on free-TV to be shifted to stalla tion. June 1st. Interest would start the date of purchase. pay-TV. "What the pay-cablecasters "We oppose pay television. We This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these favor legislation to divest the securities. The offering is ma<;ie only by the prospectus. It's -------------------------- propose to do will, if successful, have a dramatic impact on most of Federal Communications Com- mission of any power to authorize the nation's 66 million television such a system." Lodwick said I Clip ~nd mail this coupon to: __ ~..... eo..-F ..... I households -- a nd no group would reel it more than the country's quoting Farm Bureau policy .. I Mr. C. A. Morrill Fum Bureau Services, Inc. FaRm r1 BUreaU I I Your farm and rural families," testified "We urge the Federal Com- I P. O. Box 960 Vincent T. Wasilewski, president munications Commission to adopt I L~nsing, MiChigan 48904 FARM ~ 9EIMCE& INC I of the National Association of regulations governing community I I would like ~ copy of the prospectus and ~ call by ~ regis- I Broadcasters before the FCC. antenna systems to ensure that I tered s~les agent. I Wasilewski said that there are such systems do not impair free I Name I millions still living in remote areas radio and television broadcast I I Decision Road ------------R-F-O-N-O-. ------ todav who are bevond the reach of services to rural areas." I - ------ ---- I ca bIE;TV service~ No further action on the matter I CIty ----------- County ------ I The American Farm Bureau has yet been taken by the Federal testified aga inst pay TV at FCC Government. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~------------------ I Phone ------- I PAGE 10 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AUGUST 1, 1974 (Editor's Note: The following article by Mr. Morris J. INFLATION Markovitz, a commodity research analyst for a New York based brokerage firm, is printed with permission. The views expressed in this article are not expressions of Farm Bureau policy.> Someday, you will have to retire. How much money will you need to support a decent standard of living when that time comes? $7,000 for a single year? $10,OOO?$25,000? $100,OOO? There is no way to know, because there is no way to know exactly how much inflation th~re will be. But even without exact figures, we can know that it will take many more dollars to support oneself in the future if inflation continues. A 35-year-old man now earning $20,000a year may need $200,000a year or more by the time he retires. How can he possibly save that much? Whatever he does save will be continually eroded by inflation, with the value of his dollars being stolen away gradually over the years. And the word "stolen" is used here in a very literal sense. Inflation has a tendency to accelerate -- to get worse and worse, and at an ever-rising rate. During the past year or so, inflation has finally reached proportions significant enough for everyone to notice its effects, though few understaoo its cause. Inflation usually is "explained" in one of the following ways: (1) Greedy businessmen, unsatisfied with "reasonable" profits, raise prices to line their own pockets at the expense of consumers. Then laborers have to ask for higher pay in order to maintain their standard of living. Businessmen, in turn, use this increased labor cost as a pretext for raising prices once more, and a vicious cycle ensues that results in spiraling inflation. (2) Greedy labor unions, unsatisfied with "reasonable" pay scales, raise their demands in order to line their own pockets at the employer's expense. He then raises prices, passing the expense along to the consumer. The con- sumer, noting that his cost of living is increasing, asks for more of a wage increase. Again, the vicious cycle ensues. These two explanations are similar from an economic point of view, but different from a political point of view. "Liberal" politicians tend to use the first explanation, laying the blame conveniently at the door of business, whereas "conservatives," just as conveniently, would lay • the blame at the door of labor unions. Both explanations rely upon the same economic argument, and each is as false as the other. Monetary Manipulation Inflation is caused by neither business nor labor. The real cause is the government's manipulation of the monetary system. If getting a raise were simply a matter of demanding it and going out on strike, then why doesn't labor ask for 1000per cent instead of a mere 10 per cent? And if raising prices were simply a matter of the businessman's whim, then why doesn't he raise prices by 1000per cent instead of a mere 10 per cent? Obviously, these are extremes. But economic principles apply at the extremes as well as in the middle. It should be obvious that, in these extreme cases, it is definitely not the threat of government action that prevents the increases. Even if the government tried to encourage such huge increases, they still could not be adopted. No one would buy the TUVIC by KEN WILES Manager Member Relations exorbitantly priced goods, so business would fail. No one would hire the exorbitantly priced labor, so workers would be unemployed. Yet, even though this principle of supply and demand is obvious in the extreme case, most people tend to lose sight of it when only small amounts are one dollar in silver or gold. Just one dollar. And what is sooner. Financing the way by inflation deprived us of this involved. "one dollar" today? Why, it's another one of those same choice. In order not to lose sight of it, let us ask: Why wouldn't pieces of pa per! In other words, the money people carry in people buy goods priced 1000 per cent higher? Why their pockets is really nothing more than a promise to give Patterson's Scheme wouldn't businessmen hire labor costing 1000 per cent a promise to give a promise ... without ever really As a matter of interest, central bank inflation was in- more? The answer is simply that they can't afford it. They promising anything at all. vented under circumstances of war by William Patterson, ha ven't got the money. a canny Scot who founded the first Bank of England in the Now, let's carry this one step further. The same prin- 1690's. Both the bank and the King benefited. The bank ciple that applied to the extreme case of 1000 per cent made fortunes in interest collected on money created out above, also applies to the case of 10 per cent, or even the Legal Tender Laws - A Unique Privilege of thin air, by permission of the King. The King was case of 1 per cent: Consumers can't pay even 1 per cent However, the government has passed a law which gives allowed to continue fighting the war. The war had been more for all their purchases unless they have 1 per cent a unique privilege to the Federal Reserve Bank (a very popular, but people began to lose their enthusiasm as more money. Businessmen can't pay even 1 per cent more nominally private bank). The "legal tender" law says their pocketbooks were pinched more and more by taxes. .wages unless they ha ve 1 per cent more money. that this bank's notes must be accepted at face value for Patterson's scheme allowed reduced taxes, so citizens Where does this money come from? The government the payment of any debts. Creditors are thus forced by didn't realize that their money resources were being prints it on pieces of green paper, calls it "legal tender," law to accept payment in such paper dollars irrespective depleted through inflation instead. The King was relieved and hands it out by various means until it gradually of any loss in value on the market. This is very important of the distasteful prospect of having to terminate the war, permeates the economy. Thus, it can now be deduced that because it is the key element that makes inflation Patterson reaped immense profits from his clever even the "ridiculous" 1000 per cent increases are not so profitable for the banks and the government, at almost scheme, the public was hoodwinked into paying for the impossible after all. If the government were to inject 1000 everyone else's expense. whole thing both in money and blood, and the institution of per cent more money into the economy, all prices would A-large part of the newly printed "legal tender" goes to central banking was invented that would continue to rise about 1000per cent. Wage earners would be getting the government, which then spends it to buy some of the hoodwink people for hundreds of years. $50 per hour, and a loaf of bread would cost $5. The only goods in the economy, leaving fewer goods for the rest of Inflation has always been a problem for countries whose thing that prevents this is the government's decision not to us. Since the general public still has essentially the same governments were allowed to print money without limit. print that much money. Instead, the government prints amount of money it started with, this money is left to For various reasons, inflation has a strong tendency to only 5,8, or 10 per cent more money-each year, so prices chase fewer goods, the result being higher prices. accelerate unless it is stopped altogether. Unfortunately, rise only about 5, 8, or 10 per cent. (Note, however, that a It all boils down to the law of supply and demand, which the usual remedy offered by governments is price con- "mere" 8 per cent annual increase amounts to 'Over 1000 a pplies to money as well as anything else: if there is more trols, which cannot work in theory, have never worked in per cent in 30 years, when compounded.> money around, its value per unit decreases. Inflation is practice, and are not working today, because they do not What does all this mean for the "typical" consumer? In this increase in the quantity of money, which attack the real cause of inflation: the wanton printing of general, it means bad things. Inflation hurts wage earn- "depreciates" the value of each dollar. In this way, in- paper money. Price controls simply create shortages, as ers, those with savings, and those on fixed incomes such flation amounts, literally, to the theft of the earned values is a ttested to by our current economic problems. as the elderly and the handicapped. Inflation helps the of people who save. It is a disguised tax -- it enables the One index some economists use to predict forthcoming sophisticated borrowers and the politicians. Inflation government to take real goods out of the market ap- inflation is the Federal Reserve's holdings of government literally takes money out of the pockets of some and puts it parently without anyone having to pay. Everyone does bonds. When these increase, it means that the decision into the pockets of others. pay, but in the form of higher prices instead of an outright was made to print more money to "pay" for them, and Here's how the whole scheme works: By a roundabout tax. This is particularly convenient because it enables the that inflation is on the way. The very government officials am complicated procedure, the Federal Reserve Bank is government to carry out its policies without being subject who pffie as "inflation fighters" are in fact the people in allowed, in essence, to print money which it "lends" to the to the scrutiny of the citizens. For example, during the society who are most responsible for the inflation in the government at interest. (This, by the way, is where most Viet Nam war, the government had the Federal Reserve first place. of the national debt is owed: to the banks.> This money print huge sums of money to pay for men and material to The only way to end inflation is to end the unlimited consists of those green "Federal Reserve Notes" that fight the war. The current inflation owes much to the power to print paper money. Unless the legal tender laws everyone carries in his wallet. These pieces of pa per used printing spree of those years. If, instead, the government are abolished, there is slight prospect of a return to the to be redeemable in silver. Now, all they are is a had taxed us directly, we would have known then how kind of a hard currency traders would choose as a "promise" - a promise to pay the bearer one dollar. Not much it was costing us and might have reacted much medium of exchange. AUGUST 1, 1974 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 11 Higher Target Prices No Answer, Kuhfuss Says William J. Kuhfuss, president of "Political determination of price should ha ve taught the government trade balance for the first time product that make up 60 percent of the American Farm Bureau is no substitute for the market interventionists a lesson Un- since 1970. the food dollar so consumers have Federation said it would be a system." Kuhfuss said. "The fortunately many of those imbued not shared to the full extent of the mistake to seek higher government disastrous experience of govern- "In order to maintain a strong with the phila:;ophy of government pa:;ition in world markets we need drop in livestock prices. Retailers loan rates and target prices as a ment price controls which created management of the economy cannot do much about the cost of solution to farm and food choas in the livestock market and to convince other cOuntries that we believe price controls would ha ve are a reliable source of supply. fuel. utilities, labor, taxes, ad- problems. resulted in higher consumer prices worked if they had been tighter. vertising and building expenses. This can't be done if we turn the "Now we find government in- flow of exports off and on when Ways must be found to reduce Discussion Topic Report Sheet tervention in agriculture advocated in the form of propa:;als being domestic prices go above marketing ca:;ts. but this is dif- politically-determined levels." ficult because labor-management The Discussion Topic and Report Sheet for the discussion topic on for higher target prices, export Kuhfuss said farmers and contracts discourage innovations the oppa:;ite page is furnished for use of community group members controls and government-held that could cut labor Caits. ranchers are naturally concerned who may wish to review it prior to their group meetings. If used by a commodity reserves," Kuhfuss over the declines in farm prices "The fact is that we have a glut Community Group, in lieu of report sheet furnished the Discussion said. over the past four months. of mea t on the market and must Leader, please forward answers with minutes to Information & The Federation president said find ways to move it. Import Public Relations Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. ~ox 960, that higher target prices would be "One of the factors in livestock restrictions by Japan and Canada Lansing, Michigan 48904on or before September 1, 1974. a step backward toward a price declines," Kuhfuss said, ha ve worsened the situation. government-managed agriculture "can be traced back to the "We in Farm Bureau have COMMUNITY FARM BUREAU under which the responsibility for retention of wholesale and retail launched a campaign seeking the Discussion Exercise & Report Sheet determining what is to be produced price ceilings on beef after the cooperation of the retail industry to August, 1974 would rest with the U.S. Depart- controls were removed from other let consumers know that meat "ment of Agriculture rather than foods. The disruption of market priceS are down and that now is a Community Farm Bureau County the independent responses of in- was and is extremely costly to good time to buy. Please indicate the number of people taking part in this discussion. dividual farmers to the market. producers and consumers paid "Unless the livestock market. I Under the target price concept of higher prices." improves. it will discourage TOPIC: INFLATION the 1973 farm act, the federal "Consumers have been required production and consumers are government is required to make up to pay added ca:;ts for food because likely to find smaller supplies and 1. Many economists advocate that to bring inflation under control it the difference between average of the steady increases in the costs higher prices in the fourth quarter is necessary to hold down the demand for goods and services and, market prices and politically- other than the Cait of the farm of the year. " at the same time, take steps to increase supplies. Do you agree determined target prices. At the with this concept? Yes __ No__ 2. Congress is .under considerable pressure to boost business taxes Undecided and cut those of individuals. Do you think a tax cut would add to present time, target prices are .relatively unimportant market prices are well above the because Topic Summary the inflation? Yes __ No__ Undecided target levels. The June Discussion Topic on the "Environmental Protection 3. Do you believe that anyone political party is entirely responsible "A target price payment on an Agency" caused many to pause and consider briefly the effects for the inflationary trend since World War II? export crop," Kuhfuss explained, protecting the environment may have on the entire agricultural in- Yes No Undecided "among other things is an indirect dustry. Tabulation of the comments submitted by community groups 4. Some economists believe that the expectation that prices may go subsidy. and strains our trade follows. Space allows for use of only a few of the conclusions reached. still higher are causing consumers, .as well as businessmen, to relations with customer countries. believe it is better to borrow and buy than to save and wait. Do you If American agriculture is to 1. Do you think the target date of 1985 to eliminate the discharge of agree with this theory? Y~ __ No__ Undecided maintain and expand its export pollutants into navigable water is realistic? 5. Conclusions: market we need to steer clear of subsidized exports in order to Yes: 53% No: 29% Undecided: 18% persuade our trading neighbors to reduce their barriers." 2. In your opinion, are farmers, as a rule, presently attempting to Kuhfuss stressed the need for minimize water pollution? I export markets as essential to a prosperous agriculture as our Yes: 90% No: 5% Undecided: 5% productive capacity -far exceeds domestic requirements. 3. If effluent guidelines for smaller feedlots should be adopted do you -think it would have adverse effects on the livestock industry in this Mem,bers Entitled "The need to maintain a high level of agriculture exports is even grea ter now due to the increased state? Yes: 82% No: 11% Undecided: 7% to Free Ad All members are entitled to one free 25-word classified advertisement price of foreign oil. These exports have been a major factor in im- proving our balance of trade. In 4. Conclusions: Farmers are becoming very aware of these regulations 1973 an agricultural trade surplus and most of them are either complying or making plans to eliminate per issue per membership. If an ad exceeds 25 words the excess amount of $9.3 billion wiped out a deficit of hazards; formulations of such plans should be done by farmers; most will be billed to the member at the member rate of tOcper word. guidelines have some real hangups; costly regulations will make $7.6billion in nonagricultural trade The Michigan Farm News is sent to the homes of over 60,000member production most costly; the goals are idealistic-not realistic; animal families. and gave this country an overall waste is clean compared towhat is deposited by some people. FARM BUREAU MARKET 'PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 25 word ad per month per membership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word NON- MEMBER advertisors: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 13th of Month. Maii classified ads to: Michigan Farm News, P. O. Box 960, Lansing, Mi. 48904 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. FARM eQUIPMENT FARM EQUJPMENT WANTED LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS WE SELl .. t-:R..:("T. SER\'ICE: Smith Silo>; II.\RLE\' ROCK P(('KERS. Picks 1 to 16" WA~"TED-OIdToy trains. Lionel. F1)'l!1'. etc. HEREFORD BULLS - pure bred herd sires. ("l'STO~' ('HERRV HARVESTING. Sbl~ Silomatic unloaders and feeding equipment: diameter. dirt free. Rock Wiodrowers: 10 am Send details • addrell or phone DouIIaa Ready fer service. Also. rqistered heifer& and schedule with shock-wave tnmk shaker. Schuler bJnk feeding ~axes: Kasten bo:tes. 20 feet. Earl Reinelt. 4465 Reinelt Rd .. Byam. 11200 Potter Rd .• Lowell. Mich. 48331. <:aNs. EaYpt VaDey Hereford Farm •• 11 Experienced crew does quality work Contan hlowers and gears. Norman Laursen. Laur- Deckerville. Mich. Phone: 313-S'lfH7'V1. (616) 897-8311. (J.«-2lp) Kna~ St .• Ada. Michisao. Phone OR 6-1090. Earl ~terson. R2. Shelby. Mich. 4M55 PhGIIP sens. Inc .. West Branch. Michigan 48661 Tel. (4-lCl-2Dp 1 (Kent County) (l1-tf-25p) (616) 1161-5331. (Hl.Jtp) :i17.:H5-1400.• (6-12t-3llp) UOWEl.L Electric Farm Line Motor. 11'2 HP. REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD FOR SALE - Combine reel. regular 6 bat. 13' single phase. 1725 RPM. 14 ft. 4" grain auger Internatimal - like new - special ends. toq. with I~ HP Fairbanks Morse motor. flex spoot LIVESTOCK . BULLS. Excellent yw,. from dams wei&hi~ herd bull prospects. WAT('U REPAIR any make cleaned. Plow mulcher. :I~ horse - we11pump - RPM 3450. up to 1500 Ibs. Call repaired. internal parts. crystals. crowns. and hopper. Harold Holz. 4000 E. Cohoctah. MILKI:o-iG SIlORTHOR:o-iS: Young Bu1\s. Bellvoix Ranch. Danel Berg. 616-547-3126. included. 3 day shop service. wrist watches Model MSCS - Hydro-Lux. Neil Southworth. Linden Mich. 48451; (517) 546-1338. (8-lt-25p) yearlinas and calves for sale. Write for Charlevoix. Mich. (3-tf.~) $8.00. pocket SI8.00. No electrics. Elain train Mulliken. Mich. 48861 (517) 649-8901. (8-It-25p) tabulated pedigrees or better yet. pay us a craftsman. Mail order reoair since 1953. Free visit. Starjey M. Powell and Family. Ingleside FOR SAI.E - 30 Holstein Heifers due base mailer. Hub's Service. 3llSSHopps Road. El8in FOR SALE - New Rustler Horse trailers and Farm. Route No.2. Box 231. Ionia. Michigan months. 3S Holstein Heifers 750 Ibs. open. Ed FOR SALE - 1960 Chevy stake truck. 11'2 ton. minois 60120. (6-1Cl._1 stock trailers in stock at all times. We service 48846. (7-tf-25p-Sb) Tans. Jenism. Michigan 49428 Tel. 616-669- Grain box - $995. Runs good. Lawrence Pixley. and install hitches and wire all brands. Phone: 9226. C7-2t-I9p) Palmyra. Mich. 49268. Phone (313) 486-3235. Home: 313-437-2437 Bus.: 313-43i-l177. J.W. (8-It-~) Bakhaus. South Lym. Michigan. (8-lt-33p) fORRIEDAU: SHEEP - Purebred. Breeding FOR S,\l.E - Five Texas Longhorn cows and •.uR.:....IIl\. St-:K\'ln:." - Appraisals. p.... stock f<.. sale. Papers optional. also Suffock - calves. bred back for 1975 spring calves. Also consultations. investiutions relatint to REGISTERED ARABIA:'\S - Raferro. Purebred. Waldo E. Dieterle. 728S T~xtile Rd .• ' Ole Texas Longhorn bull. these cattle are the timber. shade and Olristmas tree problems. FOR SALE - 30 KW ON AN generator. 6 cylinder Ford industrial engine. single or three P\lrebred gelding. Sire: Rafajr. Dam: Be lri no. Saline. Mich. 48176. PhOle (313) 429-7874. only Reg. Longhorn cattJe in the State of Mich. Fire and theft hues. marketi~. ~ Slaw. phase. 120 or 240 volts. Presently used as Beautiful 5 yr. old w-ey. white markings. (8-tf-22p ) Will sell one or aU. Ph Ole 313-437-2437. J.W. Rea. Forester NO.3. 720 S. Durand. JacUon. hospital st,and-by power. purchased new in Professionally trained for competitioo. show Bakhaus. South Lym. Mich. 48178. (8-2t-4Sp) MICh. Tel. 15171782-9M4. l~tf-Z5I'I 1966. May be seen at Deckervi1le Community and pleasure. Appraised at $2.000. Sacrifice Ho>pital. 3559 Pine St.. Deckerville. Michigan. $1250. Also. GaYlllree. half-Arab filly. Sire: REGISTERED n:RSEY CO\\'. 5 yrs. old. FOR S,\U~ - 30 Young Holstein cows. Due in KOD,\COLOR FILM DEVEloPED. 12 exp. 48427. Tel. 313-376-2835. (8-3H4b) Gay Elect. Liver chestnut. white markings. halter trained. ~irited but gentle. Appraised Good producer - family cow. $350 or best offer. August. Nice Udders. Some close Heifers. Will Roll $1.50. Cavalier CoIlr. 126S S. nth. Niles. Mike Hunter. Phooe (517) 224-2245. (8-lt-19pl deliver. All vaccinated. 2 miles east. 12 mi. Mich (3-121-1'" $750. First $475. PhOle (517) 681-3036. Gene Gilbert. 9396 Riverside Dr .. St. Louis. Mich. north of Marlette. PhOle (517) 635-2637. FOR S,\LE - Two Surge milk buckets and tub 48880. (8-It-SSp) ( 8-lt-25p) to wash buckets in. Lorenzo Mann. 7553 Rives Junctim Road. Jackson. Mich. 493>1. Phone ('Ol.D\\ATER DlLLPICKLES! Can In FOR SALE - Registered Angus Bulls. (I and 2 (517) 569-2264. (8-It-23p) minutes! No hot brine. Delicious. cnsp. yrs.) Turk's Ranch. 11447 Wilkinson :Rd .. Used Barn Fans. automatic pwltry feeders WANTED LennOl. Mich. 48449. (8-It-l7p) Vote Factory secrets! Recipe $1.00 Hamilton's. Box. 233-131. New Ulm. Minn. soon. and poultry equipment for sale. Robert Mortm. 7900 E. Michigan Michigan. Phone 313-429-9747. Ave .• Saline. (8-2t-21p) WANTt-:D - Old automobiles. motorcycles. any make liaht trucks. or condition. :\lILKI~(; Stanley SIIORnIOR~S M PoweU and Family. - Young Bulls. ~earlings and calves for sale. Write or visit Ingleside August 6th FA \'ORlTE Ct\l';~Il';G Pickles. Jar Sauerkraut. Dill pickles. Ripe Tomato RECIPF-"! Zucchini CatsuP. greeJ'toma'( Relish. $1.00 Preferably previous to 1930. Harry Farris. 5563 Farm. RR2. Box 238. Ionia. Mich. 48846. HamJiton's Box 233-131. New lHm. Minn. 5e073 FOR S.\U: - ~ sets dwble work harness. 18-tf-25pl It's Your Michael. Bay City. Mich. 481'06 Phone: (5171 (8-It-~1 Halph Belford. 16Ti W German Rd .. R2. Bay 614-4904. (4-tf.22p ) City 48706. PhOle (517) 894-4.269. (8-lt-I9p1 FEEDER S.\I.ES at Stockyards. Lincoln. STERLI~G SILVER FL-\TWARE - thir'~ FOR S.\LE - John Deere 420 . Crawler with \\.\~TED - Baling Wire for J.D 114 Baler - :\lich. 2 p.m. August 15. Sept. 5. Sept. 19. and blade. H~drauhc ('yl & Power take-oCf shaft. used less than 000 hrs $3.000. Call (517) 585. 2251. Brant.411614 (8-lt.25p) am' amount Tom NItzsche. 2088 W Stoll Rd . Df>Wilt. Mlch 48820. PhOle '517) 485-6645. (8-lt.~1 Oct. 3. Calf Sale - for calves only . Oct. 12. Phooe Guy Jo>lin. Residence: Stockyards 151i) 736-8312. (5m 736-8526. (8-2t.25pl Decision pieces. including 8 tlfree-piece Open stock. Westmorland's Dlace settin "Lady pattern. Mrs. Williams. 2035 Mil\er. Ann Arb .... -18103.Phone (313) 662-9W2 HiltfoCO (s.lt-~ PAGE~ MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AlmUST 1" 1974 J6uandJ6ur Snowmobile ... one of the reasons we're in business. That's why Farm Bureau Insurance Group Farmowners, Homeowners or Mobile Homeowners policies each provide automatic liability coverage for your snowmobile at no extra cost ... on or off your property. Many companies charge up to $34 for liability protection on each machine. Check the facts now, before you buy a new snowmobile or before you dust off your present machine. And we'll take care of damage to your snow- mobile ... with an Inland Marine policy. Call your local Farm Bureau Insurance agent. He knows about you and your snowmobile. He probably has one of his own. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE .GROURw Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service Insurance • Commtlnity Service Acceptance