~~~; . ::~ - - -. -' ~ .. - ...,.' ';. , " .• ; f:;<- ~ :'-'-" . , • • ~ . .' ; ,' , " ~ -<- .. ~- '- .. ~ ~ • ~. l,." .. ~ >Ii ~ 4 Io~ .... : • MICHIGAN FaRmr1 Bureau FARM NEWS VOL. 54 NO. 10 SERVING OVER 61,000 FARM BUREAU FAMILIES OCTOBER 1, Pio,neer organizers recogn"ized • U.P. Farm Bureau IS 20 years old "There's more to farming than "It has been good for the plowing' and plantin' and --" Michigan Farm Bureau because it Just the start of that sentence has increased membership brought a smile to many gathered strength aoo broadened mem- in Chatham on September 6. They bership involvement. Farm had heard the sentence 20 years Bureau members here have before used bv Wesley Hawiev as always been active in contacting he went from coun~ to coUntv legislators. And through the years, helping organize Farm Bureau in many legislators representing the the Upper Peninsula. Some had Upper Peninsula have contributed driven 150miles to be there for the key votes on legislation vital to celebration. farmers. Clayton Ford, the first Farm Burea u member in the U.P ., "Members in the Lower reminis~ed with the group about Peninsula have come to know and organizing efforts. He introduced respect you, too. Your leaders have always participated and con- the key couple from each county whom which he and Mrs. Hawley tributed in a positive manner. Your had worked to get county views have influenced the ac- organizations formed. Mr. Ford tivities of the Board of Directors, has also served on the Michigan the Farm Bureau Women and These couples were among the first Farm Bureau organizers in the Upper Peninsula. many committees." Fann~=: of Directors Larry Ewing, MFB Director of reps ...... t II. -Oct. •IS co-op montl1 8ltpn. Buretlu President, complimented , Michigan Farm the group foc participation in the to be proud. You're always near information told the members, "You ha ve many records of wbicl1 organization. He said, "I the top in membership goal. You congratulate you on your foresight win a large propoction of program of twenty years ago when you awards. I. decidoo to ocganize within the "Twentv years have seen many Michigan Farm Bureau. changes. Your challenge is to keep "That decision has been good Farm Bureau flexible to meet the both for the members here in the changes that will occur in the next U.P. and alSo for the Michigan twentv " Farm Bureau. It has been good for Also 'addressing the group were you as members because it allowed Franklin Schwiderson. District you to have input into the decisions Director and Robert Wiseman, being made m how this great Executive Vice President of the organization shall serve farmers. Farm Bureau Insurance Group. It has given you an active Regional Representative Hugo organization through which to Kivi and members planned the work in solving your problems. event. '. ~~( ,"~' I:.:'.' .~:~':'. ..... ':" .J ~au:r''l'1 :'fu~~:.<: eau r 131 l .. . .. ~.:l!U::,r . .: ;, .... '.::< ',' x..' ...,''...,:~: .:;<: •. ~':. *.{ ':.;~' :,.~. ':<~;i'~<::;:,:.:~gW'. ~~: .. :.:« ~i~:,.':, .~.• :: .......... ' .:.\~ .., '.x .. i.;:;: '. October has been proclaimed Cooperative Month in Michigan by Gov. William G. Milliken. The Governor recognized the contribution farmer cooperatives have made to the state's economy and consumers with economical high quality food products. Cooperative leaders attending the signing are [from left] Byron Carpenter-General Manager. Michigan Celery Promotion Cooperative; Eugene Erskine-Farmer Treasurer, Michigan Milk Producers Association; Robert Wiseman-Executive Vice President. Farm Bureau Insurance Group; Don VerWest-Economist, McDonald Cooperative Dairy; Kenneth Baushke-Manager, Micl1iganAnimal Breeders Cooperative; Paul Darling-Farmer 'President, Former Upper Peninsula district director Clayton Ford [center] was Lansing Production Credit Association; David Morris-Farmer President. Michigan Uve Stock Ex- the first Farm Bureau member in the Upper Peninsula. Current U.P. change; L.A. Cheney-Executive Secretary. Michigan Association of Farmer Cooperatives. Director Franklin Schwiderson [left] and MFB President EltoD Smitll joined "'ord in remembering 20years of U.P. Farm Bureau history. Letter to President ford- Farm • labor polley New egg center opens See President's Column ••• page 2 development ••• page 8 1ft Kent ••• page 13 PAGE 2 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1,1975 Dear Mr. President: Lift the grain embargo It had reen our impreSSIOn that your administration \ would not knuckle under to threats or bow to political (On Sept. 11 the latest government crop report was expediency. It appears to farmers that you have knuckled released projecting record harvests in most mqjor com. under to George Meany and his demands. We also object to modities. Despite such evidence of more than adaquate the interference that Mr. Meany ordered a resumption of supplies, the administration extended the grain embargo on ,hipments to the Soviet Union through at least mid- the loading of ships because of negotiations with the Soviet October. In light of these events of serious comequence Union. It was a court order that forced him to take such to farmers the following letter was sent to the Pre6ident action. of the United States.) As you ha ve said, we need farm exports for a viable economy. You understand the need for grain exports. We are concerned that your decision to send a trade mission to September 16, 1975 the Soviet Union could be interpreted as, or even worse, lead to international commodity agreements. Such Honorable Gerald R. Ford agreements have never worked, and the idea of them President of the United States should be rejected. The Whi te House Responsible farmers are not inclined to make threats, but Washington, D.C. 20500 they do act decisively on economic reality. IT a continued export embargo, or threats of an embargo, take away Dear Mr. President: needed foreign markets, farmers simply cannot afford to produce in the record volmne that has been the pattern of The recent handling of the Soviet grain sales sibJation by American agriculture. your administration seems to be building up to a sellout of Of course, we cwld return to the old system of govern- the American farmer. I appeal to you, a~ President, to be ment maintained surpluses at a cost of billions of dollars to consistent with the principles of the market system which the American taxpayer. But does anyone really want that you dESended roc a generation as a Michigan Congressman. mess again? Fanners don't. It is hard to believe that an administration with a public Farmers want to be independent and to produce at commitment to integrity could call for full production from maximum efficiency. To do this, export markets must be American farmers last winter and then, despite record crop available at all times. prospects, deny needed export markets to thore same Mr. President, in the interest of farmers, coosumers aM farmers at harvest time. Farmers invested their money, our foreign customers, please give us public assurance that their labor and their efforts in producing these crops. They, the moratorium on grain sales is being lifted and will not be not union leaders, should make the decisions on selling the reinsti bJted. crops. This situation is severe. In fact, there has never been Sincerely, , an issue on which all farm organizations have agreed upon Elton R. Smith I D6NNA.. so completely. President 'MICHIG~N' FAR" NEWS' I A.D.&D. extended The Michigan Publication Box 960. Telephone. Extension cents per year. Established January FARM published monthly. on the flJ'st day. by the Michigan Fann Bureau Infonnation Division. laMing 223. Subscription NEWS and Editorial offices at 7373 West Saginaw Highway • Laming. Michigan 48904. Post Office 485-8121. price. 65 13. 1923. Second is OUC hi 0 uchi . Sometimes it takes being withwt something tempocarily to develop • friends and co-workers--even strangers-during • this time was ~~~u~~~~~~~ increase the Accidental Death and for the member and spouse Disbursement benefits for their remain the same as in the pa 1976 members. The members These coverages are provid Class Postaae paid at Greenville. a real appreciation for it. Like comforting. But explaining how death benefits will be increased through the Community Service Michigan. water or electricity or heat. such a ridiculous accident could from $1,000 to $2,000. The spouse's Insurance Company, which is one EDITORIAL: Editor: Jim Phillips; This summer I have developed a happen to a suppa;edly intelligent death benefit will remain at $1,000. of the Farm Bureau insurance Associate Editor: Donna Wilber; Staff deep appreciation for my fingers. person got to be a bit of a drag. A death benefit .of $500 for each compa~es. Ph«OIIrapher: Marcia Ditchie. OFFICERS: Michigan Fann Bureau; An accident with the lawn mower There were times I wished I had a Schedule of Benefits President. Elton R. Smith. Caledonia. R- put a coop1e of them out of com- taped recording to switch on when 1; Vice President. Dean Pridgeon. mission, teaching me a lesson in the inevita ble question was posed. Member Spouse Child Montgomery, R-l; Administrative p'irector, Robert Braden, Lansina: - safety and my own vulnerability So it was refreshing--and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, and, ultimately-that we human revealing-that when we aftended a Life $2,000* $1,000 $500** Max D. Dean: Secretary, William S. beings are blessed with a com- recent gathering in Grand Rapids, Two Hands 1,000 1,000 Wilkinson. pensating flexibility that allows us not one of the large crowd asked, Two Feet 1,000 hOOO IUR":l'TORS: District 1. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft; District 2. Dean to make adjustments when "What happened to yoor fingers?" Sight of Two .l!;yes 1,000 1.000 Pridgeon. Montganery. R-l; District 3. necessary. You know why? It was the state One hand and-One Foot 1,000 1,000 Andrew Jackson. Howell, R-l: District 4. amputees' golf tournament where One hand and Sight of One Eye 1,000 1,000 Elton R. Smith, Caledmia. R-l; District For exalJlple, I always thought it one of the top winners of the two One Foot and Sight of One Eye 5. William ~ike. Owosso, R-3: District 1,000 1,000 6. Jack Laurie, Cass City, R-3; District 7, took two haMs to handle daily day, 36-h~e event was a man with One Hand 500 500 Kenneth Rull, Bailey. R-l: District 8, functions like doing dishes, taking no arms. One Foot 500 500 LaITY DpVuY5t. Ithaca, R-4; District 9, a bath, peeling potatoes, and Their determination and Sight of One Eye 500 500 Donak! Nugent. Frankfm, R.l; District 10. Richard Wieland. Ellsworth. R.l; putting on panty hase. Allowing pluckiness, their compassion for One Index Finger 250 250 District 11. Franklin Schwiderson. someme else to perform these their fellow men, and most of aU, One Thumb 250 250 Dafter. tasks for the six months it wwld their ability to laugh at themselves *$1,000 in non participating counties UIIU:CTORS I\T ••AR(a:: WaIter Frahm. Frankenmuth; James L. Sayre. take to heal my digits was an insult when things went wrong, was an **None in non participating counties Belleville: Gerak! Elenbawn. Owen- to my independence, and a experience. The timing, for me, dale. disgrace to my initiative. So I was great. I had dried my tears <1 WOl\U:N 0 ... "'ARM RUR":AU: Mrs. Richard Wieland. Ellsworth, .'ARM RURI-:AU YOUN(; FARM- .:RS: Gary Nye, Hillsdale. R-l. learned, my lack of dexterity and swiftness plaguing me in the pain and frostration, and was in the process of spraining my arm Farm Bureau ,story process. patting myself on the back for POSTMASTER: In usi~ mail to: Michigan Fann West Saginaw Michigan 48904. Highway, rlrJ11 3579. News, 7373 Lansing. Shifting my creative gears was the real challenge. Somewhere along the way, I had gotten the idea overcoming my "handicap." Big deal! It put things in their proper perspective, my proudly-flaunted told in Saginaw that my brain bone was connected "badge of coorage" becoming Mc:ond 'class postage to my finger bones and my finger nothing more than a large band- paid at (;~en\'iUe. I\IIc:higan bones connected to the typewriter. aid .. Take away the latter two and the The moral of the story is: ap- brain became paralyzed, preciate what yoo have. It could FaRm~ seemingly incapable of producing one intelligible sentence, let alone also be: appreciate what you don't have. Or; a physical handicap is BUreaU a complete article. Utter nonsense of cwrse, but it immobilized my better than an attibJde handicap. Or; adversity builds character. Or creative powers temporarily. simply: keep yoor hands out of the The concern of my family, lawn mower. MOVING? Planning to move? Let us know 8 print 'new address in space weeks in advance so you won't provjded. Mail to: Michigan Farm miss a single issue of the Michigan News, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Farm News. Attach old label and Michigan 48904. Name Address .~J~ MFB Information Director Larry Ewing [right] was one of several City state. district, and county leaders and staff who discussed Farm Bureau State Zip Code on Saginaw's WSGW radio station. Saginaw County Farm Bureau County of Membership purchased one hour of air time daily during the run of the Saginaw ('ounty Fair. The broadcasts were direct from the fairgrounds. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Blue Cross/Blue Shield's efficiency. defended Blue Cross am Blue Shield has say, "Historically, our plan here in He said an article last June in the recently been criticized by the Michigan has returned 95 cents out . National Underwriter stated the authors of an unpublished of everv ddlar in direct benefits to Blues had done "much better than government study which claims our members". the private insurers," in returning j the Blues operate less efficiently "Anv notion that our' ad- income to subscribers in the way of ~ than commercial health insurers. ministrative costs are high can be benefits, while keeping ad- I l; A vear old draft of the studv commissioned bv the Social quickly and convincingly destroved. It's difficult to imagine ministrative CClits low. Dorothy Rice, head of SSA's } .. Security Administrations Office of how such a report can be issued, let Office of Research and Statistics, Research and Statistics said Blue alone d~cussed in a rational, said a final version of the study, Cross and Blue Shield plans have factual manner." now on her desk, will be published. _t7It}~-- :(:. ::~::.-;:":):~ ..:t-r.~i high administrative costs which increase the cost of health care. Although the criticism was The spokesman also said that Omitted after a review bv 25 last February, Blue Cross and Blue nongovernmental Shield, nationally, were recognized however, will be "judgmental economists, .c;~i.Fu;h~ing, Oceana County Farm Bureau President, cuts the aimed at all Blue Cross and Blue as having operating expenses statements," she said. ribbon to their new office as the following watch: [from left] Robert Shield plans, a spdtesman for Blue amounting to seven percent of "Judgments should be made by Wiseman, Executive Vice-President, Farm Bureau Insurance: Dan Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan income, with commercial com- other people," she said. "The Reed. retired Secretary - Manager. Michigan Farm Bureau; Elton has labeled the findings of the panies' expenses totaling 20.9 Social Securitv Administration Smith, President. Michigan Farm Bureau; Ken Bull, District Seven report "absurd". He goes on to percent of income. does research. ,; Director, Michigan Farm Bureau. Nearly one hundred people attended the open house held September 22, as Oceana County became the 37th county to establish a county office program. FB Women's scholarship goes to ~tlanta youth Ammonia Essay Contest A 20-year-old Montmorency year," said the MSU animal plant in Michigan Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor a "Bicente~~" County student has won the Marge husbandry major. essay contest in cooperation with Future Farmers of Amenca 10 Michigan. Karker-Farm Bureau Scholarship for the second straight year. The Farm Bureau Women's Schlicher is a senior this fall and has been on the Dean's Academic Honor List this past year. He plans Canada To enter the contest FF A members should submit a 250 to 500word essay on the subject "Building Horizons on Our Heritage" to: Farm Committee sponsored scholarship a career in the beef cattle business. News essay contest, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Mich. 48904no later than Canadian Fertilizers Limited goes to Walter R. Schlicher, son of The Marge Karker-Farm November 15, 1975. has received an industrial Royce E. and Mary C. Schlicher. Bureau Scholarship is presented The winner will be announced during the Michigan Farm Bureau development permit from the annual meeting in Grand Rapids, December 9-12, with the winning The Schlichers have a beef each year to a student from a government of Alberta for con- operation near Atlanta. Farm Bureau family who is at- essay being published in the January 1976~arm News .. struction of a second large First prize will be an all expense pai~ trip for two t~ the Amencan "I am very grateful and deeply tending MSU and enrolled in anhydrous ammonia manufac- honored to be selected to receive Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting 10 St. LoUIS, January 3-8, agriculture or ~n agriculture- turing plant to be built at its the scholarship for the second rela ted field. 1976.The trip will be by Amtrak Turbo-train and will include.a half Medicine Hat, Alberta nitrogen day sightseeing tour of Chicago and a~ull day tour of St. LouIS plus complex, according to an an- the convention activities .. Former MfB counsel nouncement by R.R. Baxter, President of CF Industries, Inc. Second prize will be $100and third prize will be $50. and Donald R. Armstrong. gets high USDA post Executive Vice President of Farm Bureau Services. Dale Sherwin, former MFB field Sherwin moved to Washington as CF Industries, a fertilizer man and legislative counsel, who assistant legislative director with manufacturing and distributing has been doing liaison work with the American Farm Bureau inter-regional cooperative, is Congress for the U.S. Department Federation (AFBF) in 1970. He owned bv Farm Bureau Services of Agriculture (USDA), was represented the AFBF at meetings and 18 other regional farm supply recently named assistant of the International Federation of .cooperatives in the United States secretary for international affairs Agricultural Producers and and Canada. and commodity programs. worked closely with the U.S. Tariff Alreadv under construction at Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Commission, the AdministratiQn the Medicine Hat complex are two Butz said Sherwin assumed his and the Congress regarding in- nitrogen manufacturing plants - a new duties Sept. 14. He most ternational trade issues. 1,200 ton-per~ay ammonia plant recently has been responsible for In April 1973,Mr. Sherwin joined and a 1,~O ton-per-day solid legislative liaison on behalf of USDA's office of legislative affairs granular area fertilizer facility . USDA's Foreign Agriculture as chief legislative liaison officer Both units are expected to be Service (FAS) regarding in- with the U.S. Senate. Mr. Sherwin completed during the latter half of ternational trade and other foreign is married, has four children and 1976,with the second 1,200ton-per- agricultural matters. resides in Alexandria, Va. day ammonia plant just announced Born Oct. 18. 1937, in Flint, anticipated to come onstream Mich., Sherwin attended :Michigan early in 1977, Armstrong said. Slate University on a 4-H "The granting of a pe"!lit for scholarship where he majored in construction of the second am- animal husbandry and graduated monia plant at Medi~ine Hat is INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 5-10-15 year maturity with a B.S. degree in agricullure. indeed welcome news for North He started farming on a crop and America Cooperatives. The new livestock farm near Davison, unit will play a vital role in 8% 5 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase Mich., in 1960. He joined the meeting the expanding nitrogen (F. B.S. only) Michigan Farm Bureau as a field fertilizer needs of North American 8%% 10 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase representative in 1962 and sub- farmers," Armstrong added. sequently became Farm Bureau's The Medicine Hat complex will 9% 15 Year Maturity $100.00 Minimum Purchase legislative counsel at the state supply ammonia and urea fer- capitol in Lansing. Dale Sherwin tilizers to the owners of Canadian 8~% 10 Year Maturity $1,000.00 Minimum Purchase Fertilizers Limited, who in turn, FARM BUREAU BICENTENNIAL represent some two million North 9%% 15 Year Maturity $5,000.00 Minimum Purchase COMMEMORATIVE PLATES American farmers. Approximately one-third of output of the Medicine Hat complex will be supplied to Interest paid annually on September 1st. The purchaser to farmers in western Canada be offered the option to receive their interest in quarterly through Western Co-Operative payments on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and Fertilizers, with the balance of the June 1st. I nterest would start the date of purchase. production helping to supply the nitrogen plant food needs of far- This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these mers in the United States and securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. eastern Canada through CF In- dustries. I -------------------------- Clip and mall this coupon Mr. C. A. Morrill t 0: FaRm~ - - FeowI ea.- Fht I 1 I I I Farm Buruu Services, Inc. Farmers Petroleum Cooperatlv., Inc. BUreaU I I P. O. Box 960 - ..... I Lansing, Mlchl~n 48904 _ ~IIIC PETAOUlUM I I I would like a copy of the prospectus and a call by a regis- I I tered sales agent. I I Name I These 9112" white china plates in red and blue printing are now I Road RFD No. I available for purchase at $2 each. Orders may be placed through County Farm Bureau offices. Remittance must be included with orders. II CIty -~-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--= Phone ------- Cou nty ------- II ~---------------------------- PAGE 4 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER.!. 1975 CAPITOL REPORT Robert E. Smith The Political Reform Bill One of the major and most Prosecuting attorneys and chief and the circumstances of the Other expenditure limits also He said that inflation is still the controversial bills that was passed assistants. gift. apply in varying amounts to the No. 1 issue with at least a $60 billion this year was H.B. 5250 known as The following individuals would be The bill does not require the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of deficit this year, and an expected the political reform bill. The required to file financial disclosure of specific dollar State, Supreme Court, statewide $80 billion next year, and the rate Common Cause Organization was statements with their county amounts. education posts, state senators and of inflation may rise as high as 14 instrumental in making this an clerks: representatives, etc. percent. emotional issue and presumably City mayors and managers. Disclosure of Business Interests: While this is a very brief sum- In discussing agriculture policy, attracting quite a bit of public Members of city councils, If an official required to file or a mary, the ramifications of this he pointed out that the situation is support for the legislation. common councils, or city member of his/her family held legislation are immense and can be now different than any time in However, now that it is passed, commissions. more than a ten percent equity expected to be most controversial history, and that the government many people are beginning to Members of planning com- interest in a business, the following when the average citizen finds he policy in the Thirties was designed recognize that some of it may be missions, zoning commissions, information about the business must comply with the law to control production as it was the unconstitutional as an in- or state, region, county, would be required to the extent regardless of whether he is ap- era of surpluses. Now the reverse fringement upon personal rights township, village or city that the official knew or had reason pointed or elected to many com- is true . . . . America is in a and many provisions in it may be authorities. to know the information: missions or positions that do not position of concern over adequate especially useful to certain Township trustees and super- (1) The name and address of, and even receive compensation. The food supplies. The national farm political power groups. visors. the nature of association with average citizen is also likely to be policy will be a major issue during The legislation affects everyone Township constables. any business in which the of- upset when he finds that the the 1976 election year. He running for any type of office, Village presidents. ficial's business held equity. restrictions also apply to his reminded the Farm Bureau whether it be at the state level, Village council members. (2) The description (including spouse and immediate family. leadership that there are only township level, school boards, etc. Township clerks. location and size) of all real Some lawyers in the Lansing approximately 5 percent farmers It also purports to control lobbying Township treasurers. property held by the business area are saying that there are as opposed to 95 percent con- activities. The problem is that with School board members. during the preceding year. constitutional problems created by sumers. present laws, there are those who (3) The name and address of each this Act inasmuch as it was passed From the area of international School superintendents. refuse to follow them. Those who creditor to whom $1,000 or more in a most hasty manner just prior trade, he pointed out that PA 480, have operated illegally in the past, City clerks. Rural government exemption: was owed along with the to recess. Very few understand its which has done so much to help may continue to operate in an original amount and the political impact. provide support to needy countries, unlawful manner. While Governor Public officials (and employees) required to file financial amount outstanding, the terms was originally written and sup- Milliken has signed the legislation, of repayment, and the security FARM BUREAU POLICY ported by Farm Bureau. It has he pointed out that the Act does not statements would be exempted DEVELOPMENT from filing if their city, village or given for each debt. Note: been an effective tool in the take effect until April, 1976, and Debts arising out of retail in- Most County Farm Bureaus will movement of agricultural com- that hopefully some necessary township did not employ any full- have their Annual Meeting in time employees and did not stallment transactions, ac- modities. He said that there were amendments can be made during counts payable from loans October at which time the County presently more people than ever in the fall session starting October 13. maintain a regular office, Policy Development Committee providing the legislative body of made by financial institutions political circles who are making For example, a last minute in the ordinary course of will present a slate of resolutions. statements declaring that amendment permits unions and any of these government units The State Policy Development passed and submitted to the business, or from duly recorded agriculture should be made an certain other organizations to land contracts would not be Committee is also hard at work. effective "public utility." Mr. Datt transfer committee funds between Commission a resolution ap- The Tenth Annual Statewide proving the exemption. required to be filed. Creditor pointed to the EPA as being a a their sub-units, which in affect, information would be kept Conference was recently held in "powerful bureaucracy allows a circumvention of the The following information would Lansing with an all-time-record be filed: confidential. dedicated to clean water, clean air campaign spending limitations. (4) The name and address of any attendance of county leaders. John and clean everything. He raised The following is a short summary (1) The name, address, and nature Datt, Director of Congressional of businesses with which the person from whom a gift of $100 the question as to how far such of some of the provisions in the 71- in value or more was received, Relations for AFBF in Washington, environmental bureaucracy will go page bill: official or a member of the D.C., discussed national and in- official's immediate family and the circumstances of each and whether there will actually From the local point of view, gift. ternational affairs in some detail. need to be permits to plow, and was associated, and any entity He pointed out that this country is such as school districts, townships, in which the individual held the what will be the federal role in land etc., the Personal Financial just now seeing the "full blast of use. The Udell bill that Farm position of trustee. (An official Filing Dates welfare laws put on the books by Disclosure section is the most would be "associated with a Financial statements would be Bureau successfully opposed this controversial. The original the Johnson Administration." It is year will come back in another business" if he/she were a filed before May l and would cover only now that the cost of the legislation would have required partner, director, officer, or the period during the previous form next year. complete disclosure by all state proposals of the New Society are employee of the business; if the calendar year that the individual being realized. For example, the Transportation problems were and local officials of sources and official or member of his/her was a public official or employee. outlined, especially the issue of the amounts of all income, in- food stamp program was not immediate family were a Candidates for elective or ap- supposed to cost more than $200 bankrupt railroads and what the vestments and debts. However, as stockholder of close cor- pointive office would file a federal government's policy should finally passed, the legislation million . . . . it is now between $7- poration stock worth $1,000 or financial statement for the $8 billion. Medicaid, Medicare, and be. If the Conrail system now being requires the filing of a statement more at fair market value or previous calendar year upon (or proposed does not work, this would by all state and local officials other similar types of programs representing more than a five shortly after) submitting their are rising in similar fashion. (Continued on page 11) disclosing (1) the source of all percent equity interest; or if names to the appropriate filing income, but not amounts, and (2) the official were a stockholder officials for nomination or ap- all personal and private debts, but not debts to financial institutions (banks, mortage companies, etc.). The bill requires the following of publicly traded stock worth $10,000 at fair market value or representing more than ten pointment to office. VIOLATION OF FILING PROVISIONS WOULD THESE New fertilizer percent equity interest.) BE A MISDEMEANOR WITH A law signed individuals to file financial (2) The name, address, and nature FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR statements with the Secretary of of business of a person from IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO 90 State: whom income in the value of DAYS. THE COURT COULD Individuals holding state elective $1,000 or more was received, ALSO PROHIBIT A PERSON offices. except in cases where a con- FOUND GUILTY OF THIS Justices and judges. fidential relationship exists by PROVISION FROM ASSUMING Appointed members of statutory law. (This exemption applies THE DUTIES OF A PUBLIC boards or commissions which primarily to attorneys, OFFICE OR FROM RECEIVING examine or license a profession physicians and psychiatrists.) COMPENSATION FROM PUBLIC or regulate a business. (3) The description (including FUNDS. State employees of the executive nature, location and size) of all The law will be administered by branch who were exempted real property in the state which a six-member all-powerful com- from civil service. exceeds $1,000 in fair market mission appointed by the Gover- County commissioners. value. nor, with not more than three from Chief administrative officers of a (4) The name and address of each the same political party. There will countv (presentlv onlv Oakland creditor to whom the value of be limitations on campaign Co.)." $1,000 or more was owed, if the financing with a $15.00 floor on the Appointed members of gover- debt occurred: [a] as a result required reporting of contributions ning boards of instituions of of something other than a retail with a limit of $1,700 for individuals higher learning. installment contract; [b] from and $17,000 for the Governor's Members of constitutional a loan made by a financial campaign. boards of commissions. institution; [c] from a relative The total limit on the election for Sheriffs and under-sheriffs. within the third degree of the governor would be $1 million. County clerks and deputies. consanquinity; or [d] from a Public financing for the Guber- County treasurers and deputies. duly recorded land contract. natorial election is permitted with Governor Milliken signs the fertilizer bill [H.B. 4431] into law [PA County registrars of deeds and (5) The original amount and the a voluntary $2.00 checkoff from 198] as supporters look on. L to R - B. Dale Ball, Director, Department deputies. amount outstanding, the terms income tax returns. The state will of Agriculture; Rep. Stanley Powell, principle sponsor of the County drain commissioners and of repayment and the security match each $1.00 of such con- legislation; Bob Smith, Michigan Farm Bureau Legislative Counsel; deputies. given for each debt required to tributions with another $2.00 up to Larry Smith and Don LeCureux, Board members of the Michigan Plant County road commissioners. be reported. (This information $633,000. Major party candidates Food Council; and John Sexson, President of the Plant Food Council. City, village or township review would be kept confidential.) will receive equal amounts of state The legislation updates and modernizes Michigan's fertilizer laws. The board members. (6) The name and address of any funding up to $750,000. Minor party Department of Agriculture has the authority to regulate the Commissioners of public works person from whom a gift of $100 candidates will receive smaller manufacturing, distribution, sale, labeling, and advertising of fertilizer and deputies. in value or more was received, amounts, based on a formula. and soil conditioners. OCTOBER 1, 1975 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 5 IATIOIAL IOTES Albert A. Almy • After recess Issues Much plblicity has been focused tell of agriculture's concern and that would limit or control exports regardless of size. On March 24, program within the state. recently on the controversy over need for expert markets. of agricultural commodities. 1975, the court issuea a- However, it is feared that if per- U.S. grain experts to the Soviet The exp. Either flag sponsored by and $775,000 was mailed by Farm beans. Farmers Petroleum is the may be kept by the county or Bureau Services to their stock and largest farmer-owned cooperative presented to a school, church, 4-H MICHIGAN FARM RADIO NETWORK debenture holders. and distributor of farm petroleum club, FFA chapter or other service AND FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUPTM "We are pleased to make these supplies in Michigan. club. OCTOBER 1,1975 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 9 For safety's sake FBIG sponsors f r e e d o m essay Eighth graders from area people a chance to seriously top three winners in the state. schools will join thousands of other consider their role in America's Watch flowing grain Michigan students as they express their views of America in the future through "America and Me" essays. Savings bonds, ranging in value from $500 for first place to $50, will be awarded to the top ten winners seventh annual Freedoms Foun- The top three essayists from in the state. In addition, large dation essay contest, sponsored by each school will be awarded honor display flags will be presented to Flowing grain may be more creases the chance of respiratory Farm Bureau Insurance Group certificates, and each par- the schools of the top three state deadly than quicksand - it can pull reaction to dust or molds. (FBIG). ticipating school will receive a winners. a six foot man under the surface For safety measures to be used The contest, open to all eigth plaque engraved with the name of As sponsor of the annual essay within 20 seconds and suffocate around all grain bins: grade students in Michigan, begins the first place essayist. contest, Farm Bureau Insurance him in four minutes. October 13 and ends November 14. Each school's first place essay Group has received the George "It's almost impossible to free -Always shut off the unloader before stepping on the grain sur- In the last competition, more than will be entered into statewide Washington medal from the yourself at any depth above your 4,000 students from 200 Michigan competition from which the best Freedoms Foundation at Valley knees. From the time it's realized face. --Install ladders inside all bins. schools participated, including essays in the state will be selected. Forge five years in a row. In- you're in trouble, it takes only two several local students. A panel of high level officials, formation on the contest will be or three seconds before you're -Pocket fuses or lock the control headed by Governor William G. circuit off before entering a bin Started in 1968, the annual available shortly from any FBIG trapped," says Dr. Richard G. contest gives Michigan's young Milliken, will then determine the agent. Pf ister, Michigan State University with automatic unload equipment. Extension safety engineer. -Use a rope and safety harness A flat bottom grain bin turns with two men on the outside who wrong side out as it unloads with can lift you out. the flow off the top and down a -Wear a respirator when center cone. It forms into a vertical working in dusty or moldy grain. -Be alert for blocked flow, WATER flow path and rapidly increases speed. crusting, bridging and cavities. Grain that has been stored too -If trapped in a bin or silo, stay wet or has moisture migration in near the outer wall and keep the bin tends to form a top crust. A moving. Try to walk the grain down until flow ceases. PROBLEMS? bin that empties from the bottom may form a bridge of grain over an -Do not depend on a second empty spot resulting in a thin, person to shout instructions for unstable surface. equipment start or stop. Equip- Caked masses of spoiled grain ment noise may block out com- HOW MANY OF THESE WATER may pile up vertically and fall in mands or cries for help. PROBLEMS DO YOU RECOGNIZE an avalanche that may cover the Talk to your children, co- IN YOUR HOME? operator. As grain bins become workers and neighbors about the larger, the risk of being covered hazards of flowing grain. Your [2 RUST Q CLOUDINESS increases. Spoiled grain also in- lives may depend on it. [J ODOR [ J BAD TASTE Q] SCALE CLOGGED PIPES Farm 1Bureau Q [J POOR LAUNDERING RESULTS LIME DEPOSITS ON FAUCETS [J SPOTTED AND STREAKED DISHES on thle air The following radio stations carry Accent Agriculture, a 134 minute public affairs program WPHM Port Huron WSGW Saginaw WIDG St. Ignace WE'LL TEST YOUR focusing on the issues and events affecting Michigan farmers and consumers. WRBJ SL Johns WSTR Sturgis WJOR South Haven WIOS Tawas City WATER FREE! Let us check your water supply and WATC Gaylord WBMB West Branch recommend the proper solutions to WFYC Alma WMIC Sandusky your problems at no obligation. WMPC Lapeer WCSR Hillsdale Just bring a small sample of your WION Ionia WJML Petoskey WALM Albion WHMI HoweU tap water. WKLA Ludington WTVB Coldwater Farm News In-Depth is an in- WOAP Owosso depth report on the issues affecting REMEDY YOUR WATER PROBLEMS WBRN Big Rapids Michigan farmers. It is a two AND SAVE MONEY, TOO, WITH A . . WABJ Adrian minute program carried daily. WCER Charlotte WCBY Cheboygan WCRM Clare WKPR Kalamazoo WKAR East Lansing WHGR Houghton Lake WFYC Alma WHFB Benton Harbor WMAM Marinette WAGN Menominee WPAG Ann Arbor Automatic Water Conditioner WSTR Sturgis WCER Charlotte Model UC-XXX, 2 1 0 , 0 0 0 WSMA Marine City WHAK Rogers City Weekly Grain Capacity WKYO Caro WKPR Kalamazoo WDOW Dowagiac WIDG St. Ignace WLKM Three Rivers WFUR Grand Rapids .00 299 WCSR Hillsdale WNIL Niles $ WJPW Rockford WXOX Bay City Regular WSOO Sault Ste. Marie WGN Chicago $339.00 WNIL Niles WWJ Detroit Value WMIC Sandusky WLDR-FM Traverse City WSMM-FM Sault Ste. Marie WMTE Manistee F i l t e r s out rust. iron, chemical WION Ionia WWAM Cadillac t a s t e s , o d o r s , sediment and WJML Petoskey WBCH Hastings d i r t . W a t e r tastes better, looks WLDR Traverse City WAOP Otsego better. Improves food and beverages prepared w i t h water. WRBJ St. Johns WCEN Mount Pleasant WDBC Escanaba Ban rust with an WLRC White Hall s WPLB Greenville WTRX Flint WKNR Battle Creek WDMJ Marquette WLRC White Hall WGHN Grand Haven Aqua-Aid j Regular $24.50 Value 19 WSHN Fremont WPHM Port Huron B o t t l e W a t e r Q u a l i t y for ridge WLEW Bad Axe WCMR Elkhart, Ind. uded Less than a Penny a G a l l o n l WCRM Clare WJBL Holland WABJ Adrian Farm News Today is a 2 4 WTHM Lapeer YOUR RELIABLE LOCAL CO-OPERATIVE — minute program for Michigan WKZO Kalamazoo farmers heard daily over these WSGW Saginaw THE PLACE TO GO NOW FOR THE BEST stations and the Michigan Farm WHFB Benton Harbor WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Radio Network. WPLB Greenville KNOW-HOW WHGR Houghton Lake WPAG Ann Arbor WKYO Caro Where Vtx/r f a r m Comes first WBCM Bay City WBMB West Branch AVAILABLE AT WKYO Caro WCER Charlotte WCRM Clare WOAP Owosso MFRN Milan WBCM Bay City PARTICIPATING FaRmrl FARM BUREAU DEALERS Bureau WTVB Coldwater WSTR Sturgis WDBC Escanaba WJCB Gladwin 551 WHTC Holland WVOY Charlevoix FARM BUREAU SERVICES. INC PAGE 10 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1. 1975 THIS YEAR . . . AFTER AFBF MEETING SAIL THE CARIBBEAN • After the convention in S t Louis, join your Farm Bureau friends and catch a late afternoon flight to Las Vegas. Upon arrival you will trans- fer to the new Las Vegas Marina Hotel and Casino. • During your stay in Las Vegas you can swim, sun, sightsee, see the shows or try your luck at the famous casinos. • Three fun-packed days in exciting Las Vegas for only $255.29 from St. Louis. • For more information contact Ken Wiles, Michigan Farm Bureau, Box 260, Lansing 48904. OR WING OFF TO • After the St. Louis convention, join LAS VEGAS your Farm Bureau neighbors and fly direct to Florida for a day of fun and sun at Disney World. Then, leave from the Port of Miami on board the luxurious M/S Boheme for the most fantastic Caribbean cruise ever. • Ports-of-call include Puerto Plata and Cap Haitien on the mysterious island of Hispaniola, quaint St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and exciting San Juan, Puerto Rico. • It's all yours for under $800 . . . . A full week of fun and sun in the beautiful Caribbean. • For more information, Contact Ken Wiles, Michigan Farm Bureau, Box 960, Lansing, 48904. (COST BASED ON PRESENT AIR FARES) OCTOBER 1., 1975 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 11 . International grape Objects to current plan meeting held Save railroads group meets 1f1 I:'. .. Michigan Citizens to Save Rail Services has urged Congress to pa;tpme abandonment of 1,100 miles of state rail lines under the Williams Ralls, Okemm, co- chairman of the citizens group, said the adq>tion of more accurate accounting methods will prove setback to Michigan's economic recovery. 1be citizens rany, attended by 175 local community leaders, also massive ConRail reorganization many threatened lines are urged contimation of a modified plan until more accurate data can essential and potentially federal subsidy program for up to be assembled on actual railroad profitable. He said abandonment two years after the rail line re- use. without re-study would be a tragic evaluation is completed. Michigan Fann Bureau is a member of the citizens group with leg~lative cwnsel AI Almy ap- pdnted as MFB'S representative. The recommended moratorium, during which 100 per cent federal subsidies should assure continued operation of imperiled rail service, was adq>ted at a state-wide rally of fann, business, and community leaders in Lansing. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Ontario Grape The citizens group told Marketing Board have held a joint grape growers meeting for a number Congressmen at the conference of years to discuss grape varieties. production practices and market that Michigan communities face ouUook. Delegates from the sta~ side met with their Canadian coun- grave economic damage wIess the terparts at St. Catherines, Ontario in August. The continued dialogue ConRail plan is modified. The has given grape growers a real appreciation for the problems of committee charged erroneous producing grapes and international trade. Max Hood. Van Buren freight data was used by the U.S. County Farm Bureau president [far right] has represented Michigan at Railway Association for the the meeting for the past seven years. ConRail plan and that economic impact on jobs and industrial CROP will hold growth was ignored. Congressmen Robert Traxler, Garry Brown, and Robert Carr auction in Gratiot attemed the one-day "rail crisis" meeting and seven others sent aides. Traxler told the citizens Gratiot County Youth be used by CROP in its efforts to Fairgrounds will be the sight of a fight hunger in needy areas of the must committee thatht Congress, which act on e ConRail plan by C. rY'V'"\Ar.. --~- .' at.ives-- .. major benefit auction for CROP world. (Christian Rural Overseas Nov. 9, probably will adopt the New am used items (except propmal but he hq>es amendments poneers In serving amenca Program) World Hunger Appeal clothing) in saleable condition are will soften the effects on Michigan. Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. wanted foc the auction and can be MFB is represented on the board brought to the Youth Fairgrounds, of CROP by Women's Department south of Alma, the week of Oct. 13- manager Helen Atwood. 18 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Proceeds from the auction will daily. Capitol Report Supply .Report (Continued from page 4) mean nationalization of our animals can harvest the food that railroad system. He pointed to the grow~ in the ~orm o! pa~. By'Greg Sheffield, Marketing Manager FBS erosion of the federal highway He spent time dISCussmg the trust fund am that the ~ per affects of pesticides, fertilizer, etc. PATRONAGE - There's good chemical suppliers make farmers. Should there be dry gallon gas tax which is presently He said that agriculture cannot news from Farm Bureau Services presentations and outline their weather during October, outside used for the highwav interstate live with the "zero tolerance for fanners doing business with proposed systems and pricing painting choces will encourage the system mav be cut bv 2,J, It of philosophy," and that we cannot their local supply co-ops. Farm structure. Fann Bureau Services usual fall run on paint supplies. general fund and state. _Fann l' which wouid go to the federal continually impa;e new restraints returned to the on agriculture. He said part of the Bureau presently problem in agriculture is the Bureau Services has paid a total patronage refund for the last fiscal year ending in June of $1,951,765. will be negotiating with these suppliers to make sure their far- mer patrons ha ve the latest and FEEDS - At present, we have a more than adequate supply of feed opposes such a raid on highway declining amount of agricultural This refund, tangible proof of mmt efficient chemicals and sound grains, both foc domestic use and funds. research. For example, Michigan service to farmer patrons, goes pricing through their dealers. expoct. In spite of rains, which Other areas that were discussed research investment is less than 1h directly to the local supply co-ops have caused much difficulty, include education, farm labor, and of 1 percent of the fann value of and to fanners serviced by FBS HARDWARE - Building supplies adequate supplies should remain if the answering of numerous food. In 1940, 40 percent of the Branches. Allocated credits of are readilv available and struc- we are able to get the crop har- questions from the audience. USDA budget was spent on $1,561,412. am cash refunds c:i tures are being built in increased vested. In the meantime, Other speakers during the day resea~h; in 1955,this had dropped $390,353.are the results of fanner numbers. Fann Bureau Services manufacturing of feeds at the included James C. Woodruff, and m 1975, only 3.8 percent. purchases, use of the Michigan Building Centers are ready to give Battle Creek Feed Plant is c0n- Deplty Director, Public Utilities Research has resulted in .the Elevator Exchange and egg, fowl good prices am engineering and tinuing at excellent levels of Div~ion, Department of Com- phenomenal production of and pullet marketing services. The building help to fanners for all production. merce. He pointed out that .agriculture am it is essential that total volume was $211,622,832. types of buildings. Farm Bureau Michigan is a have-not state and it be continued and expanded. buildings have "diaphragm LSA, the new liquid silage additive, that we must import 95 percent of Martin Rauscher, Manager, FERTILIZERS - Now that the sterigth" built into the construction has been receiving great fanner all gas and petroleum, and 100 Human Services and Resource facts are known, we've confirmed and ha ve been highly evaluated at acceptance. In addition, LPS, percent of coal and uranium that is programs, Michigan State that farmers used less fertilizer Michigan State University. Far- liquid protein supplement, is now used. He made it clear that the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on during the last spring season. mers needing building supplies, or more popular than ever and energy crisis is real aRd time the welfare issue. He pointed out Expoct business lor fertilizers at who have an interest in a building, readily available for farmer should not be wasted trying to fim that one person in every nine now high prices bY' non-cooperative should look for special prices now patron use. a conspiracy or looking for a receives some type of welfare for fertilizer manufacturers has fallen and through the end of the year. scapegoat. He said in his opinion their keep. This totals some 932,000 off, and manufacturer's in- The quality, in terms of durability FUEL AND TIRES - Fanners the attitude in Washington, D.C. is Michigan citizens, costing nearly ventories ha ve been increasing. and convenience, are unsurpassed Petroleum has been delivering an absolute disgrace and there is $2 billion. He pointed out that Fertilizer, phmphate and nitrogen at Fann Bureau Building Centers more fuel with an increase of 7.4%. not a shred of energy policy legislation is needed to remove the prices ha ve decreased somewhat since they are using the latest Custom diesel showed the highest emerging from Congress. He said abuse from the welfare system and since the last report. Farm Bureau engineering practices and highest increase with demands up 14.4%. that there are 33committees and 65 that at least $100 million more Services is working with dealers to quality materials. Fuel supplies are still adequate. subcommittees holding hearings could be saved a year. He also make sure thev can be com- Farmer sales at tanks and pumps on the issue. pointed to the fact that Michigan's petitively priced and to enable Water conditioners, in a new were slower over the past several Dr. Jacob Hoefer, Associate welfare benefits are higher than them to serve fanners during these special program, are now months. This is attributed to strong Experiment Station Director, any other state. He mentioned the changing events. available from participating Fann farmer interest last vear in MSU, spoke on "farmers, food and petition drive of the Citizens to End If natural gas is decontrolled or Bureau Services dealers. CO-OP providing additional storage for research." He exploded some of Welfare Abuse Committee headed becomes short, then nitrogen automatic water conditioners are themselves to protect against fuel the myths that are being fed to the by Robert Young (R-SaginawL prices, dependent on natural gas, available at $299.The regular price shortages. public and decried those who say .. Numerous other subjects were will move up. There's a strong was $399.These water conditioners that anima~ should be eliminated covered during a series c:i short likelihood this could happen ac- have unusual efficiencv and Snow tires a re in good supply and from the food chain. He pointed out repocts from various Fann Bureau cording to present infonnation. durability. One feature, showing shwld be ordered now. Fanners that "expert advisors can be just staff members including M.J. their quality, is that the warranty Petroleum made sure of their as biased am pigheaded as anyone Buschlen, fann la bor issues; Don CHEMICALS - Farm Bureau on these CO-OP automatic water supplies even thwgh temporary else. " He said animals are not Armstrong, transportation issues Services has developed a strong conditioners extends even to later supply problems have started to inefficient, but rather they harvest and "price later" agreements, position wi th chemical owners. crop up in variws passenger tire a great many crops in the form c:i etc.; Al Almy, land use and federal manufacturers and is confident lines as a result of production roughage that the human being mamated "208" studies, etc.; and that its dealers will be well sup- Paints, for both indoor and outdoor adjustments. A few large sized cannot cmsume. Sixty percent of Robert Smith, marketing issues, plied with the chemicals they need. use, are available at Farm Bureau fann tires are still short and on US land is non-crop land. Only taxation, etc. This is the time of year that dealers with excellent b1;lY5for allocation. PAGE 12 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1, 197~ WHeRe canyougo Foranew BUILDinG? Farm Bureau Services, with building centers throughout this state, can make your new building a reality. With the help of our staff agricultural engineer, we'll assist you with initial planning and design, and pledge quality workmanship. Our completely-trained crews can erect attractive, finished structures, featuring Diaphragm panel construction, 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 types of structures: l)timber-frame buildings with either steel or aluminum siding and roofing, and 2)all-steel buildings, including the Quonset 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 commercial . uses, too. The Farm Bureau people, backed by over 20 years of experience, are ready to go to work for you. So see your local Farm Bureau Services building representative today. For an informative brochure on Farm Bureau Services and Farmers Petroleum, write: Farm Bureau Services/Farmers Petroleum, Marketing Services Division, Box 960, lansing, MI 48904. ASK THE FARM BVREAV PEOPLE 413R .. OCTOBER 1,1975 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 13 Michigan Marketing Outlook SOYBEANS WHEAT the expected harvest this fall by showed some adjustment but not If the trend on butchers is The extremely heavY rains of Record crops are virtually a three percent nationwide over the accounting for total poundage of somewhat steady, look for pig recent dayS has slowed soybean certaintv in the U.S. and Canada. August projection. However, this the two items mentioned. As of this prices to sta bilize in the mid-fifties. maturation. However, soy"beans The Canadian crop is estimated at year's crop is still pegged to be one writing, there appears to be some are still reported to be in mostly 595 million bushels compared to of the largest in history and is 22 strength in the market due to the good condition, plus the moisture is last year's crop of 489 million percent above 1974. increase in demand for cheese. CATTLE helping pods to fill. Harvest time bushels. U.S.D.A. September crop Export demand for corn in Also, as would be expected this Steady to strong fat cattle prices weather will be the next issue of predictions for wheat were un- recent weeks has stabilized, time of year with schools back in during September have started a uncertaintv . changed at 2.1 billion bushels. leaving the prospects of session, "an increased demand for trend which could hold through the U.S.D.A~ September estimates Expected carry-over is still pegged dramatically increased carry- whole milk should take place in the fall. Choice beef is still in relativelv place this year's production at 1.4 above both 1973 and 1974 levels. overs. Carry-over stocks, however, verY near future. short supply ... billion bushels, down one percent The Canadian crop report, along may be tempered by increased As of this writing, the feed Placement of cattle on feed was from August, but 17 percent above with continued disturbances at gulf feed demand for livestock ex- situation in total can best be up 4 percent for the month of last year. While not all experts will port shipping points and the pansions. Increased feeding, described as uncertain. From the August compared to last year . . agree with these estimates of crop government's extension of a however, is not likely to occur until road, tonnage of corn for silage Feeder cattle prices have size, all will agree that domestic moritorium on U.S. grain sales to late in the current crop marketing looks good, but there are some strengthened with higher butcher supplies will be adequate. Despite Russia, led to some softening of Year. indications that grain may not be prices and steady to weaker feed the fact that crushings and exports wheat prices. However, prices " It would appear that futures there. With the rain pattern this prices. The trend should change of soybeans is likely to be higher should strengthen after making markets and larger cash markets summer the supply has increased, when large calf movement gets than 1974levels, larger carry-over some adjustments for these fac- have already adjusted price to although there ha ve been problems rolling in October. stocks are expectea to result from tors. Expert demand will be the account for the large crop in getting quality hay out of the Bill Haas, Manager the increased production and kev. Recent downward revisions of predictions. Assuming export field. Market price for cull cows is MACMA Livestock Division harvest. wheat production in the U.S.S.R. demand remains relatively strong down from September of last year, The U.S. is also receiving in- and other producing areas are and farmers are able to store corn but culling is still a recommended creased competition from definite demand factors in our if necessary, prices at the local practice to consider. Brazilian bean production. Brazil favor. Russia has already ex- elevator should remain in the $2.70 Ron Nelson, Marketing FRUIT has increased subsidy payments to pressed further interest in" grain to $2.80 per bushel range. In this Specialist Plum crop is larger than recent oil exporters. At the same time, purchases from the U.S. Repor- large crop situation, it may well Market Development Division years. Michigan Plum Growers 1976 soybean acreage is up once tedly the Soviets prefer U.S. grain pay to avoid storage costs and sell and plum processors have been again. Thus, with Brazil's in- because of its superior quality, but at harvest if you can live with a DRY BEANS working together to persuade the creasing ability to produce quality look for prices to recover in the price of $2.70 or up. Should price As of this writing, there is much U.S.D.A. to make a School Lunch beans, increased domestic carry- future. Holding grain, if possible, decline significantly prior to talk and, in fact, much written Purchase. Grower price for over stocks, and reduced feed may well pay until soft prices firm harvest, it might be worthwhile to about the current dry bean stanley plums is 4t per pound. demand at the present time, up in days to come. U.S. officials hold for a short time until prices situation in Michigan. However, Pear crop was larger than usual. soybean prices are not likely to are presently in the Soviet Union recover. Upward price movements verY little is actually known and Price to growers was down to 41ht increase dramatically unless some trying to gain some longer-term in the near future are heavily will" not be known until the per pound. Michigan has only two uncertain factor such as the commitments from the Russians-- dependent upon increased export majority of the beans are har- processors. One is talking about weather alters existing supply exchanging their oil for our wheat. demand at this time. vested. Obviously there is some discontinuing operations. prospects or export demand rises. Paul Kindinger, Director Paul Kindinger, Director damage, varying from light to Peach crop has moved well this With these prospects facing Market Development Division Market Development Division severe--depend ing on the area of year. Fresh market responded to soybean producers, knowing cost the state. Production estimates are meet the exceptional home can- of production and what level of CORN down significantly from last ning demand. Processors didn't profit is acceptable can be very Weather is again playing a DAIRY estimate. At the present time, it get enough peaches for their important. Growers must. decide dominant role in the 1975/76 crop Consumption of Class I products appears that quality beans will be demand requirements. what price they can be happy with situation. Much of Michigan's in total continues to slide. Off difficult to find this year. Grape harvest is now in full and watch the market closely to farmlands have been deluged by a pproximately ten million pounds In summary, weather is the key swing. Prices to growers below last decide when to sell. Since strong hea vv and nearly continuous rains from August of last year. Whole factor. Beans will not improve in year. U.S.D.A. crop estimate is too price recovery is unlikely in the following the long, hot, dry spell in milk suffered the largest decrease quality and can only deteriorate optimistic. Actual crop will likely coming year, growers should rely some areas of the state this from 138 million pounds to 124 with adverse weather conditions. be 20 to 25% below estimate. A on market spurts or rallies to sell summer. Despite -the excessive million pounds--a loss of over 14 Soil in many areas is already grape grower cooperative has been the majority of their crop. This is moisture, corn is maturing well million pounds. Comparing August saturated, aiid even light rainS formed to help market its mem- why it is so important that growers ahead of 1974's pace and ahead of of 1975to July of 1975,consumption cause serious problems. bers grapes. know their cost statistics. When normal. Most corn is now mature was up approximately two million Ron Nelson. Marketing Tart cherry harvest produced a that fa vocable price arrives, he I enough to esca pe serious damage if pounds. In the category of Class I Specialist crop 30% below estimate. 15% set can be ready to take full advantage an early frost is experienced this products, low fat enjoyed the Market Development Division aside will be made available to of it. Year. biggest gain with an increase in market at a price to be determined Paul Kindinger, Director "U.S.D.A. September crop. consumption of approximately six HOGS bv the C.A.B. Cherrv market 'Market Development Division estimates have once again reduced million pounds. Other items also The current reduction in shows some price improvement slaughter numbers of 25 percent but may not react greatly until plus has forced butcher prices over a bout the 1st of the vear. In Kent Count'i the $60 mark. Continued short supply should hold prices at the A larger apple crop this year has given the Michigan Processing present level through 1975. Any Apple Marketing Committee a New egg center opens substantial expansion where a significant number of gilt are held back for breeding could push challenge to negotiate a price that will be profitable (or minimize losses) to growers for their Farm Bureau Services' unique located near San Francisco), and distribution closer to the point of prices even higher. processing apples. Apple growers Egg Distribution and Product is probably the first plant approved production for the most efficient The demand for feeder pigs has are accredited and operating Research Center in Cascade by the U.S.D.A.-for the processing service to the consuming public. moved forty-pound pig prices to under P .A. 344. Prices should be Township near Grand Rapids was of fresh, hard cooked eggs. ,There Besides distributing fresh shell near the $60 level. A three to five esta blished by the beginning of the open to press and public for the is a U.S.D.A. inspector at the plant eggs and whole, hard cooked eggs, dollar decline in the butcher price marketing period on September 20. first time since it became fully all the time. the center a~o processes Country will place extreme pressure on pig Harry Foster operational earlier in the year. Under the new egg marketing Queentm hard cooked chopped, prices. MACMA Some 400 people attended, in- system, eggs are sorted, processed frozen eggs. Three years in cluding many County Farm and packaged on the farm, with the development, the frozen egg Bureau Presidents, egg producers, distribution center acting as an processing facilities are the first of Michigan food distributors and assembly and shipping point. This their kind. While the quick-frozen area news media representatives. The facility is only the second of unique system makes better use of producers' managements skills eggs can remain in their frozen condition indefinitely, they are as Northern Michigan its type in the U.S. (another is and investments, and moves fresh as homemade after thawing. Patents are pending on much of the Cooperative custom-made equipment used in the frozen egg processing. The Feeder Sales 1975 10,900 Head product has been promoted and These are all native canle sired by registered bulls and out of predomlNte- sold to the institutional market for Iy beef type cows. All sales guarantee. heifer calves open and male CIIMts six months, where it has gained properly castrated. All calves dehorned wide approval. The research department at the center is Oct. 6 Paulding 1250 yearlings and calves currently working on still more Oct. 7 Rapid River 1350 yearlings and calves new ideas for egg products, to open Oct. 9 Gaylord 4000 yearlings and calves new markets for Michigan eggs. Oct. 14 Alpena 1200 yearlings and calves Egg Marketing Division Oct. 15 West Branch 2000 yearlings and calves distributes shell eggs all over Oct. 17 Baldwin 1100 yearlings and calves M!c!tigan, and e~ p'roducts are further distribution to Indiana, All sales start at 12:00 Noon Ohio and part of Illinois and New Cattle are graded U.S.D.A. Standards and will be sold in lots of uniform grade, York. The center has the caoacity weight, sex and breed. for processing some 30,000 iDs. of Brochure available with description of cattle in each sale. egg products per we~k, and distributing capacity for 450,000 dozen shell eggs per week. The $325,000 building was con- Michigan Feeder Cattle structed in the latter part of 1974to replace an egg processing center in Producers Council ~enison that burned to the ground Posen, Michigan 49776 the previous Christmas eve. PAGE 14 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1, 1975 Why cooperatives? coopeR)!ives .. pioneers in serving america A cooperative is a business. The principles of cooperation, which give basic direction to a cooperative enterprise, are designed to maximize the economic return of thu;e who patronize the cooperative. There are three distinct principles of cooperation: democratic control, limited returns on invested capital, and operation on a cost~f-doing-business basis. Democratic control means that final authority to control the affairs of the cooperative rests with the members who use it. This statement seems simple enough but as will be shown later, democracy can mean different things to dif- ferent people. . P~le who invest in a cooperative are almost universally lumted to a rate of return on that investment of 8% or less per year. This discourages investment by speculators who would be more interested in returns on and growth of their investment. than in greater savings or refunds to patrons . TUVIl: by KEN WILES Manager Member Relations .C~eratiyes . operate at cost. They enter into legally bmdmg obligatIons to return all income in excess of ex- penses to members, in proportion to the amount of business that the member does with his cooperative. When these principles are put into practice the result is a farmers were told that cooperative associations would not special tax treat..!l)e~t afforded cooperatives under the unique for~ of business artangemenl The management of be prosecuted under the Act. In the years that followed, the Internal Revenue Code. the usual mvestor~wned for-profit corporation is caught trusts could afford to hire sufficient legal talent to avoid the Th~ net earnings of most corporations are taxed twice. between two strong and conflicting forces. The investors- Act, but cooperatives could not and cooperatives were When these earnings are accumulated by the business they. ?Wners, w~o pa~ manag~ment's salary, are primarily among the little guys who wound up being prosecuted. are subject to the corporate income tax. When the amount mterested m getting the biggest possible return on their In 1914the Sherman Act was amended by the Clayton Act left after the corporate tax has been paid is distributed to investment. This is accomplished by providing the least to remedy the weaknesses and abuses of the Sherman Act. the stockholders as dividends, those dividends are taxed as service at the highest possible price. On the other hand the This Act contained an affirmative declaration that: . personal income to the stockholders. customers are seeking the most service at the lowest "Nothing contained in the anti-trust laws shall be construed Since the 1962amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, pulation -- less than 10 million rural residents not exceed the value of products handled by it for members. . fertilizer, they were serving a vital role in the proprietary pitted in a "majority rules" democracy against 195 million The ..better- nots" are: , agribusiness. Now that cooperative management is noo-rural citizens. 1. The cooperative association better not conspire' with becoming more sophisticated and knowledgeable and more Second, the questionable business practices of one or non-cooperative associations to fix prices. conscious of the profit centers of agribusiness operations, more large dairy cooperatives has severely tarnished the 2. The cooperative association better not engage in people in Congress and federal agencies are being urged to public reputation of all farmer cooperatives. Farmer predatory trade practices. investigate cooperatives. cooperatives ha ve lost their image as the little guys in white 3. The cooperative a~ociation better not coerce or It is important that all farmers recognize the existence of hats waging a seemingly impossible battle to protect the compel customers or others to deal with it on an exclusive the anticooperative sentiment and the threat it pa;es to the farmer from the robber barons of agribusiness. To many basis. future viability of farmer cooperatives. It is equally im- folks, fanner cooperatives are no longer part of the 4. The cooperative association better not coerce or portant that they learn as much as they can about solution, they are now part of the problem. compel other cooperative associations to merge into its cooperatives, that they be forceful in their defense of the The federal government took its first big step toward association. cooperative concept, and that they are equally forceful in regulation of the business community with the passage of 5. The cooperative association, through its monopoly their criticism of those within the cooperative movement the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890.This Act was supported power, better not unduly enhance prices. who abuse the privileges granted cooperatives. by agriculture for two reasons. One, farmers were told the 6. The cooperative association better not admit non- (NOTE: This article is based on remarks by Donald A. Act would bust the giant trosts that were stifling com- producers as members. Frederick, Assistant General Counsel of the National petition in the goods and services farmers needed. Second, The second area of concern to farmer cooperatives is the Council of Farmer Cooperatives.) OCTOBER 1,1975 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS PAGE 15 According to study Insurance loss ratios up A recently completed study by a national insurance association has billion. In auto insurance the downward trend in accident auto repairs and claims set- tlements, has had a severe effect OFFICE CALLS Q What information is required on receipts to file for Master Medical benefits? V revealed that effects of inflation frequency caused by the 73-74 on the financial condition of many A. Only official receipts from the provider of service are acceptable. are combining with an upward turn energy crisis has now been insurance 'companies. Here in Cash register tapes, canceled checks, money order stubs, etc. are in auto accident frequency to reversed, with recent data Michigan, for example, within the not official receipts and therefore are not acceptable by Master signal what may be the worst year provided by the Michigan State last four months 16 insurance Medical. Each service provided must be itemized and the charge in history for auto insurers. Police showing the statewide trend companies have appeared before for each service indicated. in mileage driven, accidents, in- the State Insurance Bureau The receipt for an office call must show the following: (1) name, Last year-1974-was the worst so degree and address of the doctor, (2) patients full name, (3) date far for the Property/Casualty juries and deaths moving steadily requesting and being granted rate upward. increases for comprehensive- service was provided, (4) description of service provided, (57 insurance industry with a total charge for services, and (6) diagnosis for which service was underwriting loss in excess of $1.45 The increasing accident collision coverages averaging 25 frequency, coupled with an per cent. Within FBIG's Home required. billion; but first half results from Prescription drug receipts require the following: (1) name and this year already total nearly $1.3 unabated increase in the cost of Office, claims and underwriting -personnel echo industry sen- address of provider, (2) patients full name, (3) date prescription timents. Underwriting losses are was filled, (4) prescription number, (5) charge for prescription, Discussion Topic Report Sheet mounting, although not as severely and (6) prescribing doctor. The Discussion Topic and Report Sheet for the discussion topic on as those of some other insurance the opposite page is furnished for use of community group members companies. who may wish to review it prior to their group meetings. If used by a Community Group, in lieu of report sheet furnished the Discussion in auto accidents directly affects While the increasing frequency Topic Summary Leader, please forward answers with minutes to Information and the auto lines of insurance, In August the discussion provided an opportunity to learn of some Public Relations Division, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 960, ravages of inflation affect all lines of the problems facing our "Urban Neighbors." Several groups used Lansing, Michigan 48904 on or before November 1,1975. of insurance with equal in- this opportunity to have urban friends as guests. A tabulation of the Community Farm Bureau County difference. response to the questions follows. It is interesting to note that on the Indicate the number of people taking part in this in "We're seeing a steady increase our loss ratios in nearly all lines, first question the groups were evenly split in their answers. discussion. especially Farmowners and 1. There have been many comments made that urban people do not TOPIC: WHAT IS A COOPERATIVE? Automobile," states Don Jolliff, understand the problems of the agricultural community. Do you 1. How many members of your community group presently serve as CPCU, Vice President and General think those engaged in agriculture understand the problems of urban a member of the board of directors of a farmer Manager of Farm Bureau Mutual DCODIC' cooperative? and Community Service Insurance 2. How many different cooperatives serve the members of your Company, "and what particularly Yes 47% No 47% Undecided 6% group? concerns us is that we can't see any 2. Do you think the problems, such as crime, need for mass trans- 3. How many members of your group attended the last annual indication of a leveling trend." portation, etc., can be solved without the assistance of state or meeting of a farmer cooperative? federal funds? The month of August was par- 4. Are you satisfied with the images of the farmer cooDeratives ticularly severe, with a combined Yes 22% No 66% Undecided 12% underwriting loss in excess of 3. What problems do you think urban dwellers have that those living serving vour community? Yes No in rural communities do not encounter? Summer taxes; water costs; Undecided $600,000 for the two companies. sewerage tax; noise; lack of privacy; traffic: higher unem- 5. In what manner do you feel farmer cooperatives could be im- Year-to-date underwriting loss ployment; over population; lack of adequate housing. proved? List two suggestions. (January through August) for Farm Bureau Mutual now stands 4. Do you think a project, by your community group to help create a a. better understanding of mutual problems between neighboring b. at $1,693,308 and at $300,848 for Community Service. By com- urban communities and your area would be worthwhile? 6. Conclusions: parison, during the first six months Yes 45% No 36% Undecided 8% of 1975, Farm Bureau Mutual's 5. Conclusions: Lack of communications with both groups; farm sister companies, United Farm tours and fairs help create better understanding; money alone can Bureau Mutual in Indiana and not solve the problems; understanding and communication could Country Mutual of Illinois posted, best be established on a friend to friend, family to family basis; respectively, underwriting losses neither knows half as much about the others living conditions as he of $2,035,000 and $2,933,000. thinks he does; encourage exchange of rural-urban students. FAR BUREAU MARKET PLACE .SPECIAL RATE T O F A R M 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 advertisers: 15 cent* per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News. P. O. Box 9 6 0 , Lansing, Mi. 48904 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS MARLEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock Wind- REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD MILKING SHORTHORNS — Young bulk, STRAWBERRY PLANTS for fall planting WANTED — Raw furs Now paying top prices rowers. Picks l to 16" dia. The World's Best. BULLS. Excellent young herd bull prospects, yearlings and calves for sale. Write or visit Michigan Certified Virus Free Stock ready for for all Mich, raw furs. Call or stop in and see us Phone 313-376-4791 Earl F. Reinelt, 4465 from dams weighing up to 1500 lbs. Call Stanley M. Powell and Family, Ingleside immediate shipment. June-bearing in before you sell. Located '* mile South of Reinelt. Deckervflle, Mich. 48427. <5-tf-23p) Bellvoix Ranch, Daniel Berg, 616-547-2026. Farm. R.R 2, Box 238, Ionia. Mich. 48846. Guardian, Midway. Earlidawn, Cyclone, Red Baldwin on M-37, at the Baldwin Creek Motel. Charlevoix. Mich. (3-tf-24p) (6-tf-25p) Chief, Robinson. Raritan. Catskill. Ever- The Pines Fur Co.. RR 1, Box 475, Baldwin. SPRAY-TEC insulation for metal, wood and HEREFORD BULLS — pure bred herd sires. bearing in Gem. Ogallala. Ozark Beauty. Call Mich. 49304. Phone 616-745-4138. < 10-4t-51p) block buildings UL Lab. as Class A building Ready for service. Also, registered heifers and REGISTERED Corriedale Sheep for sale. or write far price hst and catalog. Dean Foster APPLES, peaches, pears, plums in season - material. Gerald Oakley, 1420 M-52 North, calves. Egypt Valley Hereford Farm. 6611 Rams, Ram lambs, ewes, good bloodlines Nurseries, Hartford, Mich. 49057. Ph. 616-621- Blossom Orchards. Two miles North of Leslie. Stockbridge, Mich. 49285. Phone 517-851-8062. Knapp St.. Ada, Michigan. Phone Or 6-1090. Also Hampshire Rams. Leo Eccks. Mendon 4480. (9-2t-25p21b) Mich, on Hull Road Phone 517-589-8251. Pick l5-12t-25p> (Kent County) (U-tf-25p) 49072. Phone 616-496-7650 (7tf-21p) your own apples Saturday-Sunday (10-lt-25p) CORRIEDALE SHEEP — Purebred Breeding FOR SALE — Riding horse & pony, both vity-operated MAILALERT Saves Steps and Energy. Gra- FOR SALE — Electric hot water heater. 20 FOR SALE — "Flying L" horse & stock trailers, gooseneck & flatbeds in stock, 1 4 mi. stack far sale. Paper spduasl - also Soffock mares, very gentle $100.00. Lester Ray, 4816 delivery. Easilyflorescent disc signals mail gallon capacity. Bought new used one month. west of Palo. Thomas Read. Fenwick. Mich. Purebred. Waldo E. Dieterie. 7285 Textile Rd.. Gregory Rd., Gregory, Mich. 48137. Phone 517- Great gift idea! installed $3.98 on rural mailboxes. phis $1.00 postage and Excellent condition, $50.00, Saginaw. Mich. 48834. Phone 517-637-4772. (10-tf-25p > Saline. Mich. 48176. Phone (313) 429-7874. 223-9205 (9-tf-21p) handling. Check or money order only. Specify Phone 517-777-8382. (10-lt-21p) (8-tf-Sp) length of mailbox. SPEED-E-PRODUCTS, 24 CHRISTMAS TREES — Nicely sheared White FOR SALE — Vandale 1500 gal. liquid manure CHAROLAIS—For sale polled or horned bulls CORRIEDALE RAMS — Pure bred, for North River. Holland, MI 49423. (10-2t-44p) Spruce and Scotch Pine. Approximately 200 spreader, like new! Best offer. Harvey Winkel. and bred cows, performance tested. R. J. breeding, papers if desired. Craig R. Adams. each, 6 feet $3 each for 200 or more. Phone 616- R 2. Marion, Mich. 49665. Phone 616-825-2549. EMridge & Sons, 7911 AkJen Nash Rd.. (M-50) Jackson Rd., Tekonsha, Mich. Phone 517-767- FOR SALE — "Reasonable" 2 year old 882-5600.) H0-3t-22p) (10-lt-21p) Alto. Mich. (616) 868-3081. < 3-tf-25p) 4250. (9-2t-17p) Shetland Sheepdogs. 1 female. 2 males. AKC BURN WOOD. Live modern with the amazing GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE EQUIP- FOR SALE — YORKSHIRE serviceage boars POLLED SHORTHORNS— For Sale. The Reg. Tom Eilers. Mears. Phone 616-861-4696. Ashley Thermostatic Wood Burning Cir- MENT. Farm Fans Dryers, Brock Bins, and open gilts top bloodlines tested at MSU test best coming yearling roan polled bull we ever < 10-lt-19p> culator. Krader Enterprises, R 1. Grand Bucket Elevators, Sales, Installation, Service. station. All registered stock. Richard Cook, 4 raised, come see him. Ray Peters, R 2, Elsie. Junction. MI 49056. Phone 616-253-4332. Keith Otto, K & R Equipment, Inc.. Charlotte mile east Mulliken. M 43 Phone 517-649-8868. Mich Phone 517-862-4852. FOR SALE — Completely Built Heath G 43A. (10-3t-25p) 10 band. 16 transister Portable Radio. Charger (10-lt-ztp) 48813.517-543-1350. <10-tf-25p> (3-tf-Sp) COW TRIMMING makes your cows feel and instruction manual included. Guaranteed XMAS TREES — Cultured Douglas Fir. FOR SALE — IHC Hydro with air con- QUARTER HORSES — Disposition for 441. better, produce better and makes you more like new. Write for details and pictures. Don Concolor Fir, White Pine, and Scotch Pine, 3' - ditioning. New condition, full weights, pur- ability for cattle, conformation for show. money Call Bob Presson, RFD 3, Evart, MI Gridley, Box 746. Mackinaw City, Mich. 49701 10'. Phone 616-253-4332. (10-lt- 16p) chased February 1975. Also excellent 6 bottom Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a 49631. Phone (616) 734-5051. 10-tf-24p) (10-lt-3lp) plow for same. Phone 616-693-2369 <10-lt-24p) priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms, Rosebush. Phone 517-433-2925. (3-tf-24p) FOR SALE — Reg. Black Angus cows and SAUSAGE MAKERS. GREAT RECIPES! REAL ESTATE FOR SALE — Single-wheel front end for 3010 heifers. Also cross-bred cows and heifers, Balogna. Frankfurters, Head Cheese, Sum- PAINTING. Tuck pointing, sand blasting, or 4020 J D Tractor. 11x12 tire. $300. Phone 517- FOR SALE — 25 Holstein Heifers, large phone 616-875-8037. 10-lt 15pi mer. Blood and Pork Sausage. $1.00 caulking, registered steeple-jack, fully in- 465-1402. <10-lt-17p) Wisconsin, due base month 20 open Holstein Hamilton's. Box 233-131, New Ulm, Minn. sured. E.R. Wilcox. 3424 E. Beaver Rd., Bay Heifers. Hudsonville 616-669-9226 (5-6t-16p> 56073. <10-lt-20p> City, Phone 517-684-7640. (6-tf-20p) TWENTY IS-GAL. MILK CANS in good con- dition. Also two drop-in Milk Coolers, 7-can. MISCELLANEOUS HOMEMADE CHEESE! HARD. SOFT & FOR SALE: 120 Rolling Acres, hardwood and Good working condition. (616) 795-9709 or write POLLED HEREFORD HEIFERS. Registered planted pine. 3-bedroom house 24' x 50' garage, J. Misak.Jr . 998 Briggs.Middleville 49333. or Grade Vaccinated. From cow herd of Beau WATCH REPAIR — Any make cleaned, COTTAGE: Make it yourself! Easy delicious! outbuilding. L.J. Tafel. Lake City. Phone 616- <10-lt-25p> Mixer & Domino breeding. Herd sire is H M repaired, internal parts, crystals, crowns Complete instructions! Recipe $1.00 229-4218. <8-3t-22p) Diamond Mine 31 tracing back to the out- included. 3 day shop service, wrist watches Hamilton's. Box 233-131, New Ulm, Minn. $8.00. pocket $18.00. No electrics Elgin trained INVESTMENT PROPERTY — 21 Lot Sub- FOR SALE — 218 Ga. Cherry Burrel Bulk standing registered of Merit Sire & Dam craftsman. Mail order repair since 1952. Free 56073. <10-lt-20p> division, M-68, Emmet County, 12 nriles from Tank. East of Bradley on 129 Ave. Phone 616- Diamond & Hazel Domino 52. Priced to sell. mailer. Hub's Service, 3855 Hopps Rd.. Elgin, Ski Slopes. Also 50 acres wooded hills. Phone 297-2711. <10-lt-16p) Phone 517-595-6553. or write Arnold J. An- 111. 60120. (6-6t-40p i ASPARAGUS ROOTS for Fall planting - Mary 616-548-2836 for information. Sidney Howard, derson. 7155 Anderson Rd., Alpena, Mich. Washington and California 500. 2-year old FOR SALE — G. Tractor with snowplow. 49707. (10-lt-56p) crown$24.00per 1,000FOB. Hartford, MI., 50 Alanson 49706. (9-2t-25p) wiggle hoe & cultivator, Also, field sprayer & FORESTRY SERVICES — Appraisals, plans, for $500. 100 for $8.00 postpaid. Call or write REAL ESTATE barn fan. Phone 517-727-2398 evenings. FOR SALE — 15 Holstein Heifers, due in consultations, investigations relating to DEAN FOSTER NURSERIES. Hartford. MI 40.V HALF WOODED, no buildings. $40,000, <10-lt-17p) October. Good size and well marked. Phone timber, shade and Christmas tree problems 49057. (616) 621-4480. (10-2t-37b) near Armada (40miles north of Detroit). Ethel 313-672-9681. Wayne Adam. Snover, Mich. Fire and theft losses, marketing. George Blair, Day. 73828 Omo, Armada. Mich 48005. Phone LIVESTOCK 48472. (10-lt-20p) Reg. Forester No. 3, 720 S. Durand. Jackson, Mich. Tel. (517) 782-9544. <5-tf-25p) WOOD BURNING HEATERS - Warm 313-784-9245. (10-lt-24p! RABBITS — Pedigreed New Zealand whites FOR SALE — 50 Registered Polled Hereford Morning and Shenandoah space heaters. FOR SALE: 35-Acres on Whitehall Road. 4- with top prodction. "Rabbits are our only Cows bred and 20 bred heifers for fall delivery. LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing — By the Frankly n Fireplaces Displayed at Pangborn's bedroom farm house: garage; outbuildings. pusiness." Dettmers Bunny Patch. Box 109. William McCarty. Bad Axe. Mich. 48413 hour or by the job. Tom Tank. Eagle. Michigan Painting. 3 4 miles east of Stanwood on Pierce Virgin Pine Timber, claj loam soil. Write D. Garfield Road, Rt. 1. Carson City, Mich. 48811. Phone 517-269-8786. (10-lt-23p) 48822. Phone 517-626-«677. Road. Phone 616-823-2215. <10-lt-25p> Iverson. 809 Clark St.. Muskegon. Phone 616- (5-tf-18p) Phone 517-584-3765. 773-5318. (10-lt-25p) FOR SALE — Registered Corriedales - Rams. FOR SALE — 10 ton 6-24-24 in bags $175.00. 5 COLDWATER DILLPICKLES! Can in FOR SALE — 3 lots in Harrison near school ItEGISTERED Hotstein Bull, one year old. Ewes, and Ewe Lambs. Lyle S. Champion. bushel 3773 single cross $47.00 cash. Lester minutes! No hot brine. Delicious. Crisp. One 4-bedroom home in St. Charles. Write lood pedigree, call Bill Bamber. Howell. (517) 12104 3 Mile Rd.. Plainwell. Mich Phone 616- Roy. 4816 Gregory Rd.. Gregory 48137. Phone Factory secrets! Recipe $1.00 Hamilton's. Martha Hess. Box 191. Brant. Mich 48614, oi W2369. (10-lt-13p) 664-4346. (10-2t-19p) 517-223-9205. (6-tf-24p) Box 233-131. New Ulm. Minn. 56073. (10-U-20p) call 517^65-9379. (10-lt-25p PAGE 16 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS OCTOBER 1, 1975 Your money work~ as hard as you do with the improved Farm I :1 \ I , I Personalizedcoveragefor your particular needs! Lower cover- And options, FarmOwners offers more than any other ... age rating! You won't find them on most insurance policies specially developed for Michigan farmers. You and your but you sure will on the improved FarmOwners Farm Bureau Agent literally build the kind of coveragethat's right for your place and your operation. Twenty-three new or extra benefits in FarlDOwners. Many of them not even offered by other companies. Most of them Find out today how you can get improved and personalized with better and fuller coverage for your particular farming FarmOwner, coverage.Call your neighborhood Farm Bureau operation .. Agent ... in the Yellow Pages. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUPTM Farm Bureau Mutual • Fann Bureau life • Community Service Insurance.