MICHIGAN FaRm~ FARM NEWS Bureau VOL. 53 NO.9 SEPTEMBER • MFB Members Pledge Support to President -a'" ~s~e. ....... westemunian M81-19 ram ........ Q ... ~ ~ •• ; g 5174858121 TDBN LANSING MI 86 Og-09,0345P EDT PMS PRESIDENT GERALD FORD WHITE HOUSE DC 20500 THE FARMERS OF M ICHI GAN ARE THAtJKFUL TO HAVE t~ M AN WI TH 'lOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO LEAD OUR CnU~TRY IN THIS SOLEMN MnME~T OF OUR HISTORY. yOUR HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS, YOUR DEVOTION Tn OUR COUNTRY AND YOUR DESIRE TO ~ERVE yOUR FELLOW MAN HAVE E~RNED THE HIGH ESTEEM OF AMERICANS EVERYWHERE THANK you ON BEHALF OF THE MICHIGAN FARM 9U1EAU MEM9ERS FnR YOUR PAST SERVICE TO AMERICA AND WE PLEDGC vryU nU~ ~UPPnRT AND PRAYERS IN YOUR GREAT RESPONSIBILITY AS PR~!!Ir1!rrrnF TJ-fEUNITED GOOD FRIENDS - Gerald R. Foni. Presideat STATES OF AMERICA of the United' States. aad Eta. R. SIIli.... ELTON R SMITH PRESIDENT MICHIGAN FARM gUREAU President of the Michigan Farm Bureau. "One of Their Own. •• " News media representatives for America and a burning desire attributed much of the wannth to help solve her problems. His President Gerald R. Ford received ideals will strengthen this country by both Republicans and politically. agriculturally. and Democrats in his August 12th morally." appearance before a joint session 'Michigan Farm Bureau mem- of Congress, to the fact that he was bers were proud when their native "one of their own"--and had been son addressed tIie AFBF national for many years. Michigan Farm convention in Atlantic City last Bureau members can appreciate January, especially when Vice- that analysis. They, too, feel that President Ford walked on stage the new President is "one of their and put his arm around Elton own"-and has been for many Smith. This was not a "political years. gesture," but a sinc;e.re greeting to In May of 1968, the Kent County a long-time valued friend. Farm Bureau paid tribute to their It is a friendship that goes back Congressmen: "The greatness of to 1948 when the young politicial - Jerry Ford begins with his feeling hopeful visited the South Kent for all people, his conviction that Community Group meeting. every man, woman and child, is an President Smith remembers him individual who counts and bears leaning on the fence at the hait his or her own individual im- farm, talking to the group mem- portance." bers about his decision to run for Six year later, the man to whom Representative of Michigan's Fifth they paid tribute, who has been a Congressional District (then member of Kent County Farm composed of Kent and Ottawa Bureau since 1950, projected this Counties, later changed to Kent "feeling for all people" to millions Ionia). Jerry Ford won the of Americans in his first message primary election and went on to as President of the United States. win his first term in Congress. TRIBUTE TO JERRY FORD - The Kent County Farm Bureau honored the statesman in 1968. Mrs. Enoch When Gerald R. Ford took the From then on, he kept in close Carlson presented him with a painting depicting Ford's leadership in urban renewal in Grand Rapids. Mrs. oath of office on August 9 and communication with the fanners Carlson is the artist .. became the 38th President of the in his district and never forgot United States, a pledge of support those members in the South Kent county Farm Bureau officers in his Ford in his Washington office to hours at each of three locations a aM prayers were telegrammed to Community Group. He knew each Congressional District, Ford met discuss issues of concern to day to talk with local people. him by Elton R. Smith, on behalf of member individually and at the with the executive committees of Michigan fanners. As a Congressman, Ford con- This effort to keep tuned into the the over 61,000family members of AFBF convention in January, he Kent and Ionia Counties two years needs of people was recognized in Michigan Farm Bureau. In a recalled those names and some of ago to discuss the marketing sistently enjoyed an over 60 per- cent winning margin in every Kent County's 1968 tribute: statement to the press following the memories that went with them. legislation issue. As a result of that the inauguration, MFB president Many Farm Bureau members are meeting, he supported national election since 1948. President "Never. in Jerry Ford's years in Smith said: the proud pa;sessors of anImal marketing legislation and even Smith attributes this "magic" to the United States Congress, bas a "President Gerald R. Ford has Christmas cards from the Ford in~oduced a marketing bill of his Ford's policy of constant com- pro~lem concerning the federal been a close friend for many years. family - the most recent one from own. Elton Smith, as president of munication with his constituents. government and any individual I have found him to be a very the Vice President of the United the state's largest farm Every year during the months of been too small to receive all of the honest. sincere and capable in- States. organization, has often received August and September, he used a attention it requires for a fair and dividual with a deep, strong love Always willing to talk with early morning telephone calls from "mobile office," scheduling two just solution." PAGE 2 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SEPTEMBER 1, 1974 The Feed Situation - - How Does It Affect the FB Family? People are strange. If you tell a man that there are Would another company have the compassion and em- 285,490,753,648stars in the heavens, he will believe you. pathy for the affected farmers? Could they really share, as However, if you tell the same man that a park bench has our people have, the trauma of the families whose animals just been painted, he will make a personal inspection. must be destroyed? Would the personnel of another com- That's much the same way Farm Bureau members are pany work with such dedication and determination to find a reacting to the contaminated feed situation. You can tell burial site for the animals? And when that effort was them that Farm Bureau Services has worked and is con- blocked, attempt to set up Common holding sites so the tinuing to work, diligently to solve all the problems involved affected farmers could start their cleaning process and and they will believe you. But it's really their own "park bring in new stock? bench" they are personally inspecting -- their own county Some members have voiced a concern that Farm Bureau Farm Bureau, their own local co-op, their own insurance Services is now on the brink of financial disaster because of agency. the damage claims and related expenses involved. There is Will these organizations be able to withstand the punish- no cause for such concern. As the state's largest farm ment of such a damaging storm as they ha ve experienced supply cooperative, Farm Bureau Services netted sales of the past months? After wave upon wave of financial, public $230million for the year ending June 30, 1974.As a part of its relations, and member relations problems pounded the good business practices, the cooperative is adequately foundations of the entire Farm Bureau family, will it still covered by insurance. rema in via ble? It is also good business practice not to be insured by a Is it worthy of my dues and support, some are asking. Is it sister company. Farm Bureau Services carries its liability trustworthy enough for my patronage? Is it financially coverage with two outside companies. Therefore, the strong enough to maintain my insurance policies in good concern of members regarding the effects upon the Farm faith? Bureau Insurance Group and its financial status is un- These are some of the questions members are asking and founded. they are questions which deserve answers. It is necessary to keep in mind that the present feed Let's look first at the Michigan Farm Bureau and its contamination problem was caused when Michigan county units. There were many members and leaders who Chemical Company mistakenly commingled a fire retard- were indignant and frustrated when the tragedy was tied to ant in a shipment of feed additive to Farm Bureau Ser- the parent organizatiort by the public press, through such vices. The insurance companies for Michigan Chemical phrases as "Michigan 'Farm Bureau Services" or "Farm Company and Farm Bureau ServiCes have begun paying Bureau Services, the profit-making arm of Michigan Farm damage claims to farmers. Farm Bureau Services per- Bureau." Some thought we should protest this link, this sonnel are assisting the farmers in the preparation and spattering of mud on our innocence -- and divorce ourselves filing of claims in an attempt to expedite the process. from a situation involving our "troubled child." What of the future? Will the tragic mistake create I believe it is a credit to our integrity that we did not do mistrust on the part of FBS customers? I would predict just this. We have worked hard to establish the image of our the opposite. Farm Bureau Services has always maintained total "Farm Bureau Family," which includes the parent strict quality control, and now will be even more aware of organization and all of its affiliates. We have struggled its importance at all levels. If there is anywhere a farmer through the birth of these "children" and shared in their can depend on the greatest care being taken with the triumphs as they grew to maturity. Does a parent abandon quality of his farm supplies, it will be his local Farm its child when it is in trouble? Not if it's a strong family, Bureau Services outlet. built on a foundation of common goals. The parent provides My heart aches for the fann families who have suffered support, faith, and finally pride when the child uses honesty such losses and must start over again. There is no way of and integrity in solving the problem. minimizing this tragedy and I would not attempt to do so. We can all be proud of the course pursued by Farm But neither can we let this experience paralyze the MICHIGAN Bureau Services in solving the problem. Just suppose, for a common- goals of the Fann Bureau Family. We need the moment, that some other company had been involved active support of members to achieve these goals. rather than a farmer-owned cooperative ... We have placed added emphasis in the past year on public FARM NEWS Would the amount of "caring" ha ve gone into tracing and relations. Now, I believe, we have a job to do in member The Michigan FARM NEWS is correcting the problem? Would another company have relations-and this can best be accomplished by the published monthly, on the first day. by "laid its soul bare" for the Michigan Department of member-to-member approach. One member telling the Michigan Farm Bureau Information Agriculture and other agencies in an effort to pinpoint the Division. Editorial am general offices ill another member that he is proud of the Farm Bureau 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. contamination source? Or would their concern for Family, that it is strong and viable, honest and trustworthy, Michigan 48904. Post Office Box 960. protecting their own image be more prevalent than their with the best interests of farmers at heart. Telephone. Lami~ 485-8121, Extension concern for the farmers involved? 228. Publication dfice. 109 N. Lafayette They do'have "heart," you know, even though they are St. Greenville. Michigan. Subscription big and successful. They have heart because they're made price. 50 cents per year. up of people - people in your own home communities. If Estal>1ished January Class. Postage ~!U~n. 13. 1923. Secood paid at Greenville. Bob Driscoll Joins there's one thing to be thankful for in this tragic experience, it's that a company was involved which is made upof people EDITORIAL: Editors: Ken Wiles and who care. Donna Wilber; Staff PhotOirapher. Marcia Ditchie. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau: President. Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R- Farm Radio Network I: \'ice President. Dean Pridgeon. Montgomery. R-I: Administrative Robert T. Driscoll, former Director. Robert Braden. Lansing. DIRECTORS: Bailey. Schoolcraft: Pridieoo, Montgomery, District District I. Arthur 2, Dean R-l: District 3. Andrew Jackson. Howell. R-l: District 4, manager relations of news and press for Michigan Farm Bureau, joined the staff of the Michigan Farm Radio Network on DONNA Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R-I: District 5. William Spike. Owosso. R-3: August 1. He is a one-third ,partner District 6: Jack Laurie. Cass Qty. R-3: District 7. Kenneth Bull. Bailey, R-I; in the network with Howard Heath, well-known radio personality, and Editors Have to he Born District 8, Larry DeVuyst. Ithaca. R-4: District 9, Donald Nugent, Frankfort. R- John Stoneman, publisher of the I; District 10. Richard Wieland. Milan Booster-Leader. The net- When you received your August reprinted from the "Montana Ellswcrth, R-l: District 11. Franklin work, headquartered near Milan in and September issues of the C)chwiderson, Dafter. Fourth Estate," which we thought DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Washtenaw County, is in its fourth Michigan Farm News, you were you'd enjoy sharing with him: Frahm. Frankenmuth: James L. Sayre. year of operation and involves 42 probably not surprised. Why "I don't know how newspapers Belleville: Gerald t:lenbaum. Owen- dale. Michigan radio stations. should you be? It's a part of your got into the world, and I don't think WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. Driscoll came to Michigan Farm membership. You may not have God does, for He ain't got nothing Richard Wielam. Fllsworth. R-l. Bureau in 1967 as a field been surprised-but your editors. to say about these in the Bible. FARM BUREAU YOUNG FA~ MERS: Wayne Wood, Mariette. representative, and in 1970 was were ... "I think the editor is the missing promoted to the pooition of director You see, the editors of the last link we read of and that he stayed POSTMASTER: In using f will article may be obtained by con- Milk was a popular item with fair- (1-300. 301; 800; 801-1300; 1301and Award is a plaque which will be compete in the state contest at the tacting your county Farm Bureau goers - 60gallons were distributed over) 'which had the largest in- presented to the goal county in Michigan Farm Bureau annual secretary). by the Ionia Young Farmers! crease in percentage of regular each region which had the largest members. increase in percentage of regular The Award weekend was held August 17 am 18 at Shanty Creek members in 1974.The plaques will be presented during the Michigan Calf Loss Reductions Documented Lodge in Bellaire, Michigan. Those Farm Bureau anImal meeting in chooen by their counties to attend Gram Rapids in December. New information has been There appears to be three thooe born in individual stalls witl developed tha t points to calf loss general methods of feeding adequate bedding. Calves with reductions. colostrum: high levels ci immunoglobulins Feeding newborn calves survived best under all conditions. Pesticides Banned. colostrum has been documented by Dr. J. W. Thomas and Theodore -Lea ve the calf with the dam 24- 48 hoUl'S after birth. Low mortality herds used box -Remove the calf at birth and stalls while high mortality herds in A ban on the manufacture of the administrator. Shell Chemical Ferris, Michigan State University ham feed colostrum. the study used calving areas with pesticides containing Aldrin and Company, the mailUfacturer, has dairy science department. --Leave the calf with the dam 6-12 three to 60 cows. Further in- Dieldrin is the intent of an August 2 made such a request. The newborn calf leaves a near hours, then ham feed colostrum. vestigation indicated that a dry order by the Environmental According to announced perfect environment and has no Immunoglobulin level was matter quantity decreased, Protection Agency. regulations, the hearing can last natural immunity against disease- highest in calves left with the dam mortality rates increased, even , Although used for nearly two for not more than 15 days. causing bacteria and virus in its 24-48hours, next in calves removed within low mortality herds in box decades as a soil treatment to new environment. The task is to at birth and lowest in calves left stalls. protect corn, EP A Administrator Train's order does not stop the provide as much immunity as with the dam 6-12hours, then hand Russell E. Train, in taking action current hearing on the 1971notice possible immediately after birth, fed. It appears that the best con- to suspem the registration of of EPA of its intent to cancel reduce exposure to disease- ditions for starting a new calf on its Aldrin am Dieldrin, said they are federal registrations of products causing organisms and eliminate The explanation is that although way is to provide large, dry bed- an "imminent hazard" to public containing the two chemicals. stress while the calf's immunity is calves may not nurse the first 6-12 ded, individual maternity pens and Fann Bureau has been involved in hoUl'S,they make up lost time when leave the calf with the dam 24-28 health. low. the hearings aM other efforts in The EP A administrator, under Feeding colostrum, the first they start. There is a tendency to hours. the federal Environmental support of continued registration of drawn milk, is part of the solution. feed more colostrum if the calf is Aldrin and Dieldrin. Colostrum is high in im- removed at birth (10 pounds) than If the calving area is wet, Pesticide Control Act of 1972, has This year Aldrin has been used munoglobulins and is absorbed by when left with the dam 6-12 hours remove the calf at birth, feed 6-8 authority to take action to suspend on between 10 to 12million acres of the calf from the gut into the (7 pounds). pounds colostrum within 4 hours, the registration of a pesticide if ~e decides the presence of such a corn to protect it from cutworms, bloodstream for 36 hoors, after Another item important to in- then feed more colostrum at 12, 24 hazard. wireworms, am to some degree which the gut closes. creased survival. rate is provision and 36 hours. A hearing on the suspension white grub. Costs for Aldrin range High levels of immonoglobulins of adequate space with plenty of Leaving the dam with the calf, action must be held if requested by between $2.50 to $3.00 per acre reduce bacterial effects. Tests dry straw for bedding. Calves born even when hand feeding, appears a manufacturer of the affected compared to $10 to $15 for have proven higher rates among in crowded, wet conditions, to increase immunoglobulin levels pesticide within five days following chemicals to be used in a control calves fed colostrum than those (mostly multiple calving facilities) regardless of whether the calf the announcement by the EP A rather thcin a protective practice. that were not. had a lower survival rate than nurses. SEPTEMBER 1, 1974 MICHIGAN FARM v PAGE 9 ou 9 M.M. X ove New Orleans Site of the AFBF National Convention January 5-9, 1975 (See Story Page 7) New Orleans is one of the world's unique the historic transfer took place—the Cabildo, cities . . . . a storied blend of proud tradition erected in 1795, now a state museum.) and elegant serenity, progressive bustle and joie de vivre. It has taken more than 250 years to mold her highly individualized per- The city has not forgotten her European her- sonality, and the process continues today. itage, nor has she abandoned the flavor of the New Orleans history is as fascinating as the Old South. The French Quarter retains its old city itself. world charm, while ante bellum spendor lingers on in the Garden District. New Orleans' Founded in 1718 by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, "international" atmosphere coexists in per- Sieur de Bienville, New Orleans became the fect harmony with boomtown excitement: capital of French Louisiana in 1723. The horsedrawn carriages and fast-paced express- Spanish succeeded the French some forty ways, leafy courtyards and a soaring skyline. years later, and New Orleans became an No matter what facet of the city you choose American city with the Louisiana Purchase to explore, you'll love New Orleans. And in 1803. (You can still see the building where she'll love you right back. and she'll love you right back. Mail t o : Ken Wiles, Manager Member Relations Michigan Farm Bureau P. O. Box 960 BONUS-Combine business with pleasure! Take a pre- Lansing, Michigan 48904 convention tour to MEXICO! (See story Page 7). Then join the thousands of Farm Bureau people from (CHECK ONE) throughout the United States who will be attending I am interested in the Mexico-New Orleans Tour. the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meet- ing in New Orleans. Reservations for both tours must I am interested in the New Orleans Tour be made by November 15, 1974. Use the handy I am providing Tny own transportation, but desire hotel reservations. coupon for further details. . . DRIVING? TAKING A BUS? If you plan to provide Please send further details to: your own transportation to the AFBF convention, and desire hotel reservations with the Michigan Name: group, these reservations are also due by November 15. Address: Phone No.. PAGE 10 M I C H I G A N F A R M NEWS SEPTEMBER 1 , 1974 Michigan Marketing Outlook SOYBEANS 6,615,000 cwt. Most of the industry in June but lagged behind the were released August 12. They widened the spread of choice After having hit a high, August 7, really feels that the crop is 62.27% of July of 1973. The base estimate the crop of American- killing cattle versus the lower of $8.45 per bushel, November somewhat better by 100 to 150 lbs. price dropped 47? from the type grapes to be slightly below grades of beef. Based on feeder soybean futures fell 71tf before per acre. previous month. last year's crop size. But the placements last fall, this trend will starting back up the limit following Demand is expected to be good, There is a real bright spot in the Michigan crop will almost double probably continue. Apparent the release of the August l, USDA however, for the 1974 crop. 1973 picture which can be summed up in last year's small crop. This is still marketing of lighter weights to Crop Report. The soybean market, crop Ethiopians, Chillians, Ontario one word-cooperation. Michigan well below Michigan's five-year avoid high feed costs has also kept according to one observer, had and U.S. beans are still available. dairymen have not lost as much average. potentially choice cattle from become a "trading affair". The These supplies will unquestionably economic ground as many of the The Taylor Wine Company of reaching the choice grade. mcit pessimistic factor among talk act as a deterrant to strong harvest dairymen in neighboring states. New York has come out with in the trade was the possible values. High meat prices as a Through the Super Pool, which is substantially increased prices for Questionable feed supplies and reimposition of export controls. result of high feed costs could stir made up of most of the major milk all grapes for 1974. The MACMA rising feed costs have continued to Other talk centered on the estab- some increase in bean con- marketing co-ops in Michigan, Marketing Committee of Jack keep the demand for feeder cattle lishment of "strategic grain re- sumption in the U.S. but is not prices which producers receive Dukesherer, Chairman, Jack at a moderate level. Five-hundred- serves". Either or both of these likely to play a role prior to late have been held constant since the Austin, Vice-Chairman, and their pound choice steer calves have been selling in the $35 range and actions could put the soybean 'spring. first drop. The drop of $1.00 was committee of Arnold Mug, Henry will probably continue to do so. market in a tailspin. Last year Producers who were unable to significant, but most producers in Priebe, Ken Wendzel, Max Hood, Heavier weight yearling cattle are when a soybean export embargo move their product this past late surrounding states have ex- Clyde Hunt, and Norbert Kellogg priced slightly higher than calves was imposed, prices dropped about spring after the removal of the perienced a series of price drops will be taking the Taylor price and at the current time. 50% overnight. board price may be quicker to sell which amount to more than $1.00. other factors into consideration in The USDA, August 1 crop con- beans at a profitable level this year Stated briefly, Michigan dairymen setting the 1974 MACMA grower Butcher hog prices have not dition report suggested total U.S. rather than waiting in an attempt have benefited because their co- price. reached levels to maintain or soybean production would be to market at the top. op's have cooperated in the Super stimulate additional production. 1,314,232,000 bushels. Previously The first beans for harvest are Pool. HONEY MARKETING Rising costs of production are the USDA had estimated soybean expected in late August with the PROGRAM causing cut-backs in sow herds. usage for the 1974 soybean crop to biggest run expected between Sept. RED TART CHERRIES During the past month, Feeder pig prices have been in be 1,374,000,000 to 1,424,000,000 10 and 20. Many fields will require The present harvest picture as of beekeepers have finished the early the $15-$20 range in recent weeks. bushels. The projected carry-over a frost free September in botk August 15 for tart cherries seems summer job of adding supers to Because of the feed costs and the at the end of the 1973/74 season is Michigan and Ontario to suc- to indicate that the crop will wind hives and have attended the butcher hog situation, we expect 160,000,000 bushels. This would cessfully complete maturity. up on the short side from what the summer meetings at Chesaning continued low prices in feeder pigs. give total available '74/75 supply of USDA forecast. This tends to make and Traverse City. At both In summary, we expect choice approximately 1,474,232,000 DAIRY the grower price remain strong in meetings, many honey producers cattle The dairy picture continues with the face of some processor assigned some honey to the AAMA to remain in the high 40's and bushels. With this extremely tight supply/demand situation, soybean clouds of uncertainty in the downward pressure. A rather market desk "Honey Marketing possibly reach the low 50's by prices should continue very strong. horizon. The recent crop reports important trend in the processors' Program" for the 1974 season. October. Butcher hog prices will Michigan '74 crop, soybean indicate the probability of sales has been noticed by Harry Michigan Beekeepers are now probably remain relatively steady production is projected at relatively high prices of feed for Foster, Manager of the Red Tart putting themselves in a position in the next 30 days. 14,030,000 bushels. This is from the coming year. Early crop Cherry Division of MACMA. The through Farm Bureau, that they' planted acreage of 620,000 acres, estimates projected a large trend shows cherries are going collectively can raise the price acreage and yield, but these directly into pie fill rather than the received for honey within FALL OUTLOOK down from the 700,000 acres seeded MEETINGS last year. Michigan '73 crop, projections are being reduced 5 — 1 sugar pack. This means that Michigan. If you have not been soybean production was 16,632,000 considerably and harvest is still the 5 — 1 sugar will again be in contacted by Dave Wolfe and are some time away. MACMA has scheduled a "Fall bushels. very short supply later in the year. interested in the program, call Outlook" meeting in your area to Milk production has apparently Farm Bureau (517) 485-8121, Ext. discuss the feeder cattle market BEANS started to increase, which will PURPLE PLUMS 221. situation. The August U.S.D.A. crop report supply the already well supplied There is very good news for plum Troy Barton at AAMA has in- The meetings are scheduled as indicated Michigan dry edible bean market with additional supplies to producers this year. While plums formed us that Ohio, Illinois, follows: Wednesday, September 4, growers would harvest 1050 lbs. divert to manufacturing plants. are light on the trees generally, Wisconsin, Florida, and South 1974, 8:00 p.m. Adrian, Lenawee per acre on 630.000 acres. This Class I utilization during July they are found in all districts of the Dakota Farm Bureaus have ap- County F.B. Office; Thursday, would reflect a total production of increased to 58.95% up from 56.13% state making a crop of 15,000 tons. proved Honey Marketing September 5, 1974, 8:00 p.m., This is down 17% from last year. Programs. These states are now Hamilton, Hamilton F.B. Office. I Oregon, the other state with beginning to actively sign MSU ag economists, George processing plums, is down 21%. beekeepers to meet the AAMA goal Dyke and Roy Black will be on Added to these factors, the carry- for 5,000,000 pounds of honey. hand to present their views on the over inventory of canned plums is Dave Wolfe, MFB Market feeder and slaughter cattle market only 48% of the four-year average. Development Division. situation. Movement was very good last Representatives from par- year. MACMA's sign-up of plum LIVESTOCK ticipating AAMA states will be producers has reached an all-time^ Livestock prices have advanced available to- give you firsthand high. All told, a rosy picture; these? sharply during the past 30 days, information on feeder cattle factors demand a better price to Butcher cattle have reached the supplies and prices in their state. offset the higher grower produc- high 40's and butcher hogs have MACMA staff will present their tion costs. held steady at $36-$40 in recent views and answer questions. weeks. An apparent shortage of Plan to attend this informative GRAPES choice cattle h a s USDA grape crop estimates drastically session and BRING A NEIGHBOR. DEBENTURES FARMERS PETROLEUM COOPERATIVE, INC Supply Report I N T E R E S T O N D E B E N T U R E S 5-10-15 year maturity 7% 5 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase Farm Bureau Services, Inc. is meat prices have made hard times few exceptions, generally cases of entering its 1974-75 fiscal year with for many livestock farmers. large increases in plantings. 8% 15 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase a strong financial outlook and Quantities of fall fertilizer for HARDWARE wheat have been scarce but are 7%% 10 Year Maturity $1,000.00 Minimum Purchase prospects for continued increases Items continue short in most in the agricultural production of its generally available through most patrons. Sales are continuing at a tools and equipment dependent Farm Bureau dealers. 8%% 15 Year Maturity $5,000.00 Minimum Purchase upon steel. The buildings program high volume, reflecting the par- PESTICIDES ticipation and confidence of far- is progressing rapidly with a new Our excellent position with direct mers in their cooperative system. Farm Bureau Services' building manufacturers of pesticides gave All divisions are running ahead of center now open at Mt. Pleasant us access to supplies in a very tight Interest paid annually on September 1st. The purchaser to which is being run locally by be offered the option to receive their interest in quarterly previous years and will be spring and summer market. Farm developing important programs of Harvey Bell, a building specialist. Bureau customers usually had the payments on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and Other locations are also reporting expansion in the new fiscal year. pesticides they needed at June 1st. Interest would start the date of purchase. much continued interest in all reasonably stable prices with some types of buildings. Twine remains substitutions. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy ^ FEEDS short, and no increase in supplies is We are still engaged in a 100 MICHIGAN ELEVATOR these securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. expected. EXCHANGE percent effort on the PBB con- tamination problem, and all feed FERTILIZER Michigan crops suffered from fieldmen are on special assign- With the fertilizer rush over, drought circumstances in the Clip and mail this coupon t o : Wh«r* >bur Farm Coma* F73. (g.lt-~) "ens. Inc .. West Branch. Michigan 48661 Tel. Harrock-Wimpy breeding. Phone (616) 837- BeUvox Rarrh. Damel Bera. 61&-547-3)26. :;17-345-1400. (6-12t-3Op) 8359. (9-lt-25p) Charlevox. Mich. (3-tf-)lp) FOR SALE - Ford jubilee valve in head tractor. new paint. like new tires. live FA\'ORITE CANNING RECIPES! Zucchini hydraulic system. excellent condition. Phone FOR SALE - A small selection ci trained FOR SALE - 30 Holstein Heifers due base Pickles. Jar Sauerkraut. CatsuP. greentomato (517) 674-2311. Lee Armbruster. Unionville English Shepherd stock d~ at Bradley Acres. months. 35 Holstein Heifers 750 Ibs. open. Ed dill pickles. Ripe Tomato Relish. $1.00. 48767. (9-lt-24p) Springpoct. Mich. -t9284. (9-lt-17pl Tans. Jenison. Michigan 49428 Tel. 616-669- Hamiltoo's Box 233-131. New VIm. Minn. 56073 WANTED 9226. (7-2t-19p) (9-lt-Z)p) FOR SALE - Two malUlre spreaders. gas FOR SALE - 30 large Holstein Heifers. Due FOR SALE - 40 acre Scotch pine plantation ACTIVE SENIORS want yearly or six month Sept A few young Holstein cows. due Sept. All FOR SALE - Five Texas Longhorn cows and szarden tractor with cultivatoc shovels and Sheared every year. pmd. creek. Edward home or apt. Southern Califocnia. near coast of vaccinated. Delivered free. Steward Taylor. calves. bred back for 1975 spring calves. Also snow blade. John Beaty. R. 2. Sooth Haven. Ludlow. Herroo. Mich. 49744. (9-lt-17p l Hawaii. Rental preferred. Reasonable. Kalom. 2601 Decker Rd,. Marlette 48453. Phone (517) one Texas Longhorn bull. these cattle are the Mich. 49090. Phone (616) 227-3619. (9-lt-23p) R. 1. South Haven 49090. (9-4t-25p) 635-2637 (9-lt-25p) only Reg. Longhorn cattle in the State of Mich. Will sell one or all. Phone 313-437-2437. J. W. Bakhaus. South Lyoo. Mich. 48178. (8-2t-45pl r\l'CTIO~ Sept 7. 12 p.m .. 4 mi. west of Byron FOR SALE - 45 John Deere Combine. fully REGISTERED SUFFOLK RMIS - Good Center and 134 mi. north ~ 3860 8th Aveme. 23 WANTED - Old +cylinder Delco Light or equipped. Grain and Beans. Innes Northwest selection of yearlings and lambs oot of Guernsey cattle. farm and dairy equipment. Kohler home electric light plant. Condition pickup. Phone (517) 678-4154. Merlin Kain. Warrick aoo MSU breeding. Charles Buxton. feed. Albert Vredeveld. owner. Phone (616) Sebewaing. Mich. 48759. (9-lt-:?Dp) unimpoctant. Charles D. Sch~bach. Three 3840 Fletcher Rd .• Chelsea. Mich. 48118. Phone TW6-9446. Don Zandbergen. Auctioneer. Phone Oaks. Mich. 49128. (9-2t-2Op) (313) 475-8790. (9-3t-25p) MISCEllANEOUS (616) 69~. (9-lt-25Pllb) FOR SALE - Freeman loader. Good. Can be seen on Ferguson :?D. Pipe frame. $145. Also WANTED - Alcona County pulpwood. Am CORRIEDALE SHEEP - p,trebred. Breeding WATt'1i REPAIR any make cleaned. used Moline ZA j)2rts. Carl Barcroft. Freepat. paying top d(jlar. Have been in business 15 rctms foc sale. Eligible for registration. Craig repaired. internal parts. crystals. 'crowns. COINS FOR SALE - Indianhead and Lincoln Mich . .$325 Phone (616) 945-2687. (9-lt-25p) years in woods cutting management. Fowler R. Adams. 14368 W. Jackson Dr' .. Tekonsha. included. 3 day shop service. wrist watches cents 1883-1949. 33 different $2.00. Bargain Pulpwood P.O. 96. Lincoln. Mich. 48742- Mich. 49092 Phone (517) 767-4250. (9-lt-21p) $8.00. pockd SI8.00. No electrics. E1ain train catalog 25c. Edel's Carlyle. Illinois 62231. • (9-lt-2Sp) craftsman. Mail order regair since 1~. Free (9-3t-19p) FOR SALE - 1960 Chevy stake truck. }I'Z ton. mailer. Hub.s Service. 38S5 H~ps Road. Elain Grain box. $995. Runs good. La\o\Tence Pixley. CORRIEDALE SflEEP - Purebred. Breeding D1inois 60120. 16-1ot-39p) WANTED - For 1966 Chrysler - Used cruise stock foc sale. Papers ~tional - also Suffock . Palmyra. Mich. 49268. Phooe (313) 486-3235. control and speedometer in good condition. FOR SALE - New black waloot lumber lx4. Purebred. Waldo E. Dieterle. 7285 Textile Rd t'UHt:''',.R\, St:H\'ln:.."i - Appraisals. plana. (8-lt-2Dp) Write Box 5. 2245 E. Grand River. Williamston. 2x4. 2x6. lxl2. 3x8. 1014 ft. long. Been inside. Saline. Mich. 48176. Phone (313) 429-7874. consultations. investiaations relatinl to Mich. 48895. Phone (51il655-3967. (9-lt-23p) timber. shade and Olristmas tree problems. dry four years. Harry Wendzik Phone (517) (8-tf-22p ) Fi~ and theft loues. marttetiDi. GeorIe Blair. MM-S515. Sell all or part. (9-lt-2Sp) FOR SALE - 30 KW ONAN generator. 6 cylinder Ford industrial engine. single or three Rea. Forester No.3. 720 S. Dw-and. JacklDn. phase. 1:?D Of 240 volls. Presently used as WANTI-:D - Old automobiles. liaht trucks. :\lIl.KI~(;. SflO){l1fOR~S - Young Bulls. MlCh Tel. 15171 782-~. (s-tf-25p) hospital stand-by p~er. p,trchased new in motorcycles. any make or condition. yearlings and calves for sale Write or visit SAUSAGE 1\tAKERS. Great! Recipes. 1966. May be seen at Deckerville Community Pmes-ably previoos to 1930. Harry Fams. 5SQ Stanley 1\1 Powell and Family. Ingleside KOD,\COLOR FILM DEVELOPED. 12 expo Bologna. Frankfurters. Head Cheese. Sum- Hospital. 3559 Pine St .. Deckerville. Michigan. Michael. Bay Cit)'. Mich. 48706 Phone: (517l Fann. RR2. Box 238. Ionia. Mich. 48846. R(jl S1.50. Cavalier Coloc. 1265 S. 11th. Niles. mer. blood am pock sausage. $1.00 Hamilton's. 48427. Tel. 313-376-2835. (8-3t-44b) 684-41904. (Hf-%lp) (8-tf-25p) MICh. 13'12t-l~) Box 233-131. New VIm. Minn. 56073. 9-lt-3)p ~~.GE 16 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SEPTEMBER 1, 1974 YOu and YOur CJq;tirement ... PLANNING FOR TOMORROW CAN SAVE TAX DOLLARS TODAY Corporate and government employees have long enjoyed the favorable tax structure of corporate retirement plans. They save more over many years, attaining retirement security without worrying about yearly tax bites eating away their retirement savings. Now the self employed person can also enjoy many of these benefits. The revised Keogh Act allows you, as a self employed person, to set aside up to 100/0 of your net farm profit (maximum $2,500) in a retirement plan. You can then deduct this 100/0 from your income tax re- turn as a business expense..The funds that you add each year earn tax-free income until distributed to you at retirement. This "tax-shelter" enables you to build retirement funds faster at smaller tax cost. Check the facts with Charlie Foster or your local Farm Bureau Insurance agent today. 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