In response to requests said Jack Laurie, MFB vice- Bureaus prior to the annual from county Farm Bureaus, president and chairman of Policy Development additional time has been scheduled for consideration the state Policy Development Committee. meeting. "This will allow the counties to schedule a meeting of their delegates of resolutions at the 1977 Voting delegates will begin and discuss the proposed Heads Annual Michigan Farm Bureau annual meeting, scheduled for November 29-30, consideration of resolutions at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30. The resolution resolutions prior to leaving for Grand Rapids," stated Laurie. Meeting Agenda December 1-2, in Grand Rapids. "A major purpose of the session will continue at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 1 and again at 8:30 a.m. on Several other program innovations have planned, including a Farm been Michigan Farm Bureau Friday, December 2. Bureau "Hoedown" Thur- Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1-2 annual meeting is to establish policies that will guide our The Michigan }4'arm sday evening with county Bureau Policy Development award winners in the organization during the Grand Rapids coming year on important Committee will send the booklet of proposed spotlight. See inside pages for issues facing agriculture," resolutions to county Farm complete program details. Young Fa.rmers A hesitant first-time "milker", this young lady needed only Helen Sanford's helping hand and gentle coaxing themselves Jerseyland during a recent visit to the Sanford's Farms near Parma. (See story on Page 7.) Host Handicapped to overcome her timidness. Several youngsters and teachers, too, were eager to try hand-milking for --PHOTO BY CONNIE LA WSON Farmer Appointed to G MI-OSHA Commission o Nick Smith, Hillsdale qualified spokesman on the Michigan - o County dairy farmer, has been appointed by Governor Commission. Farm Bureau members expressed the same Farm News William Milliken to the Oc- concerns through letters. D cupational Safety Standards Commission of MI-OSHA. Smith has been active in Farm Bureau, serving on During the Michigan both county and state boards, Agricultural Services served as Director of Energy N Association (MASA) ap- pearance before the Com- for the USDA, and was a delegate to the American Michigan Farm Bureau's E mission in September regarding the proposed MI- Assembly on World Hunger and Population in 1975. ACTION FaRmrl W OSHA standards and the method in which they were Smith, his wife Bonnie, and their four children operate Publication BUreaU S developed, it was strongly urged that agriculture have a their 1700-acre farm near Addison. VOL. 56, NO. 11 NOVEMBE R, 1977 PAGE 2 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 197/ • ...... --. ~ .-.. 6' 7~e DeNNA P",e6tde«-t New Times ... New Men There Must Be a Reason! The FARM NEWS doesn't Ask 100 members why they joined Farm Bureau and you receive many "Letters to the might get 100 different answers. But when you categorize Editor" and its editors hope those reasons, chances are they would fall into three areas -- this is not an indication of low economics, legislative and educational. That's why our or apathetic readership. The organization was started back in 1919 -- to meet the needs of few we've gotten in the past farmers in those three areas -- and that is still its reason for have been too long, inap- being today. propriate for publication or Agriculture has changed since 1919 and farmers' needs too personal to print, and so have changed, but because it is controlled by its members, our they are answered by letter organization has remained flexible to meet those changing rather than through the pages of the FARM NEWS. We needs. Farmers, through Farm Bureau, have written a proud received one recently that's record of achievements for agriculture. They have kept a voice definitely in the personal in shaping their own destinies, sometimes against over- category but we're making an whelming odds, because of membership strength. It is im- perative that we maintain that strength. 'J;JLt / 511/0 tt/A S - 6/t/E exception in this case because of the adaptability of the This is the time of year when we turn to that priority -- /Yl£ tJA/E GOOD R~,45tJtU writer's words to all of us in renewing our membership strength. Across the state, farmers / .>Jlt1t1£{) JOIN /H~ the "Farm Bureau World." I've talked to you about will be contacting their neighbors to ask them to join Farm Bureau. They'll travel many miles and spend many hours FAR.M BtllCe,q-t/.,~ // Donald Kinsey before; many working on the membership campaign -- not because they of you know him and remember his many con- have nothing else to do, not for the glory, certainly not for economic benefits -- but because they realize they are collecting the very life-blood of the organization, membership! EtlHofl tributions to the organization as Director of Research and Education. He's been retired Unlike labor unions, membership in Farm Bureau is entirely voluntary. A farmer isn't compelled to join Farm Bureau to work in agriculture. So there must be a REASON for him to Notebook for some time now, but he left an indelible impression. One of the most treasured com- As always, one 01 the highlights 01 the upcoming annual join. It is the membership worker's challenge to surface that meeting will be the recognition 01 award - winning county pliments I have received is reason. presidents and commlHee chairmen lor their outstanding that my writing style is like It could be for economic reasons. If so, the worker has a eHorts and achievements during the past year_ This Is as It DonKinsey's. I know he won't long list to tap -- marketing programs, needed products at should be. These are the people who make things happen mind my sharing his note reduced prices for members-only, health care coverage or through Farm Bureau and they deserve their "hour 01 triumph" with you because it contains a insurance programs to fit the prospective member's particular with the lanlare and public accolades. message for all of us: You'll notice when these winners step Into the spotlight that Dear Donna: needs. they're the same people you see participating In every farm As the months go by, and I It could be for legislative reasons -- the recognition by a Bureau sponsored leadership development opportunity that read the "Donna" column, It farmer that he can have a voice in lansing and Washington, comes along, that helps them do an eHecf/ve lob In their ap- serves to put the cruncher on my D.C. where decisions are made that affect his business. It pointed or elected position. There are no "born winners" -- and ancient ego. What do you do could be to meet one of those new challenges of the 70's, such you can be sure the medallion - wearers at the annual meeting when the gal who used to be as labor problems and the need for legal services. made an Investment 01 time and eHort toward lulfilling their your understudy out-writes you Or the reason for joining Farm Bureau could be in the particular responsibility. two to one? One could be educationa( area and again in the opportunities are many -- There are opportunities throughout the year lor Farm Bureau jealous 01 such a development - through the Women's and Young Farmer and Community members to gain knowledge, I~splratlon, Ideas and sharpen but no! I am delighted. their abilities. We'd like to mention lust two .. lor Membership Should people retire? Yes -- Group programs. I think one of the most under-rated mem- Campaign Managers and lor new County Presidents -- because when It provides opportunity lor bership benefits is leadership development, and Farm Bureau it is Irom this strong base that all other programs are built to other people like yourself. At 75, offers more opportunities in that area than any other serve members. organization. I have slowed down a IIHle -- By the time this Issue goes to press, the U.P. will already except on goll. I shot par three The reasons could be purely social -- the desire to join with have had Its campaign managers'klck~H meeting. Others are times this summer. But..•.. others who have the same interests and concerns. It could be scheduled lor: Thumb, Saginaw Valley and Northeast, "New Times demand New simply wanting to be a part of an organization with prestige November 2; Southwest, West and West Central, November 7; Measures and New Men. The and influence. It could be for philosophical reasons -- our North and Northwest, November JO; South, Southeast and age advances and In time, belief in the worth of the individual, the organization's Central, November JO. Regional representatives will notlly outgrows the laws that In our foundation built on Christian faith. And there may be those Membership Campaign Managers 01 times and locations. lathers' days were best. And To lamillarlze new county Farm Bureau presidents with their doubtless, alter us, some purer who look at our record and realize it must be a good responsibilities, a New County Presidents' Training Conlerence scheme shall be worked out by , organization to keep on growing. will be held at Farm Bureau Center In Lansing on November 22- wiser ones than we, made wiser Why is continued membership growth so important? So that 23. New presidents will receive training In farm Bureau by the steady growth 01 truth:' Farm Bureau will continue to be recognized as the voice of structure, comm/ffees, motivation techniques, time " escapes me to name whom I agriculture in the legislative arena, in the market place, and in management, elements 01 an eHecf/ve county board, etc. am quoting - and that Is part 01 the public opinion arena. The front-page good news in this We'd like to call your aHentlon to some 01 the out-ol-the- the curse 01 being 75. issue of FARM NEWS that a farmer has been named to the ordinary topics In this Issue 01 the FARM NEWS. For example, Don Occupational Safety Standards Commission is just one do you think the rural community Is Immune lrom such social example of what farmers can accomplish when they are problems as wlle-baHerlng? Not so, says Rep. Connie Blnsle/d There's no way I could ever united to serve agriculture. It happened because over who has Introduced legislation to provide assistance to victims out-write Don Kinsey and the 01 violent domestic assault. See "Interview" on Page 4. 62,000 member-families, with one strong voice, asked for term, "understudy;" is an Farmers have been concerned about the current controversy representation on this Commission. over the use 01 agricultural chemicals and how restrictions exaggeration; I was his might aHect their production. But there are also farmers who secretary - but like a sponge, There will be those who will be watching to see if we can absorbed all the philosophy maintain our record of growth despite a difficult period when leel they must respond to the demands 01 their customers, such as John Beck, Clinton County apple grower, who tells about his and knowledge he so willingly our name was battered in the national public arena. I am experiments with organic farming on Page J3,' shared. confident that we can -- because agriculture needs Farm Whether Farm Bureau How long Is the long arm 01 government ? Sanilac County sod Bureau. Armed with this knowledge, our dedicated mem- larmer Wallace HuggeH Is discovering not lust how long, but staff or elected leader 01 bership workers will make this growth happen again. how many arms, the powerful "monster" has. Read his story on involved member, his ELTONR. SMITH Page 5. (Continued on Page 19) NOVEMB E R, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 3 Farmers Challenge "The Poisoning of Michigan" News media representatives listen affentlvely as the panel voiced their concerns regarding consumer reaction to the film. Ask PBS for "Factual" Rhonda Raeford, Channel '0 TVreporter, Interviews Gloria and Larry Crandall Documentary on PBB following the news conference. Michigan farmers and those from other states that the people that viewed with the state's second with balance and factual challenged the Public have this same reaction after the film last night (October 4) largest industry." information, a documentary Broadcasting Service (PBS) viewing the film - not only will be unnecessarily alar- Smith concluded by saying: that tells the true story - that to act immediately to present Michigan agriculture, but our med by the inference that the "Michigan farmers challenge there is absolutely no foun- a "balanced, factual" entire economy will be ad- food supply in Michigan is the Public Broadcasting dation for fears and concerns documentary on Michigan's versely affected," he said. unsafe. I fear for the health of Service to present a regarding the safety of PBB tragedy to counteract "Michigan's agriculture Michigan agriculture if documentary on this issue Michigan food products the damage they believe the brings an estimated 3.5 billion politicians are willing to play that is truly a documentary, today." British - produced film, "The dollars into the state's Poisoning of Michigan" will cause to the agricultural industry and its state's economy annually Michigan farmers are one of the largest consumer groups in the state. Yet those who and \'. ;~~"~ ..,,...;:~ entire economy. Michigan Farm Bureau have turned an agricultural .~~~~ W~Q tragedy into a political issue President Elton R. Smith told either have not considered representatives of radio, this or they have put the i~ television and newspapers at welfare of the state second to a press conference at Farm their own political am- Bureau Center on Wed- bitions." nesday, October 5, "Last night (October 4), millions of .•1 fear for the health Michigan farmers' customers viewed a biased, sen- of Michigan Thanksgiving •••brought to you agriculture ... "--Larry sationalized, documentary on Michigan's so-called Crandall for more than 300 years PBB tragedy. We are con- cerned that they will be duped Appearing with Smith at by American agriculture. into thinkin~ this is a factual the press conference were report, that there is reason Senator Richard Allen (H- Thanksgiving means seeing friends and relatives ...having a for not consuming Michigan- Alma) who is a farmer and good time. And the most tangible part of Thanksgiving- grown food products." food. After all, bountiful harvests and the blessings of food veterinarian and a member and shelter were the very' inspiration of the first Thanks- of the Senate Agriculture giving over 300 years ago. 0 Today Thanksgiving is a time Smith ~aid Michigan Elevator Exchange. had Committee; Larry and Gloria to thank everyone associated with the marketing and proc- Crandall of Battle Creek, essing of food and fiber. ..farmers, ranchers, teachers, ag received calls from buyers of dairy farmers who had high ~ scientists, and others. 0 peA encourages el'eryone to be Michigan beans following the levels of PBB contamination thankful for this land of plenty. showing of the film in on their farm and in their own England questioning how this bodies; and Robert Linck, product was affected by PBB. Lapeer County farmer and Foreign buyers had also questioned the safety of farm writer. Addressing the members of Michigan cherries. the media, Larry Crandall "If Michigan consumers stated: "I am very concerned MICHIGAN FARM NEWS The Michigan FARM NEWS is Eisenmann, Blissfield, R.l; District 3, published monthly, on the first day. by And.rew Jackson, Howell, R.l; District the Michigan Farm Bureau Information ., Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R.1; Division. Publication and Editorial District 5, William Spike, Owosso, R.J; offices at 7373west Saginaw Highway. District 6, Jack Laurie, CassCity, R.3; Lansing, Michigan 48909. Post Office Distirct 7, Robert Rider, Hart, R.l; Box 30960.Telephone,Lansing (517)321. District 8, Larry DeVuyst, Ithaca, R.• ; 5661,Extension 228.Subscription price. District 9, Donald Nugent, Frankfort, R. 6S cents per year. Publication No. 1; District 10, Richard Wieland, J.4S040. Ellsworth, R.l; District 11, Franklin Established January 13,1923.Second. Schwiderson, Dafter. class postagepaid at Lansing, Mi. and at additional mailing offices. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber, Editor; Frahm, Frankenmuth; Bruce Lelp. Marcia Ditchie, Connie Lawson, prandt, Pigeon; Michael Pridgeon, Montgomery. ~[J@@08 &~~@(SO@J~~ Associate Editors. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; President, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia, R. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Howell. R.•. ~[?@@QO~ 1; Vice President, Jack Laurie, Cass City; Administrative Director, Robert Braden, Lansing; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Max D. Dean; FARM BUREAU YOUNG FAR. MERS: Robert Rottier, Fremont POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, We'e @G Q;'J[jcsDuO@0JUiJ Secretary, William S. Wilkinson. mail to: Michigan Farm News. 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. DIRECTORS: District 1, Arthur Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Lowell Michigan "8909. .~-;~ing iseverybody's bread& butter PAGE 4 FARM NEWS • By Connie Lawson Family Violence • • • "Behind Closed Doors " REP. CONNIE BINSFELD "For the woman who has exists in every community. It to the victims of violent The _proposed legislation How can communities been beaten, each subsequent crosses all ethnic, social and domestic assault. would also establish tem- provide assistance? beating further diminishes economic strata," says It is not within the scope of porary havens for women and Representative Binsfeld her ability to rise above it. Representative Binsfeld. these three bills to completely their children who have been explains, "One area in which She feels increasingly in- "There are, of course, ad- solve the problems," says the victims of abuse. The centers people can be most helpful is adequate, powerless and fre- ditional problems in rural Maple City lawmaker. would provide immediate, in helping to create an quently feels that, in some areas where the population "There are attitudes which emergency shelter and awareness through their local way, she has failed". That, centers are fragmented and must be changed and that is medical treatment and act as service clubs and church according to Representative emergency support services the real basis of any social a referral center for groups, finding rooms in Connie Binsfeld (R-Maple may be lacking". But, ac- change, but the legislation is marriage counselling ser- homes for these women until City), is only one aspect of the cording to the northern designed to extend the arrest vices, legal aid, etc. shelters become available. physically and Michigan legislator, this is an powers of local law en- "The bills which I have psychologically damaging area where community in- forcement agencies, provide introduced are not in any way There will be a need for effects of wife-battering. But volvement and awareness are a standardized reporting a "womap against man" volunteer workers and fun- it is not the woman who has most important. "I don't system for incidents of packet of legislation. For ding for counselling and failed, asserts the lawmaker, think people will stand back violent domestic abuse and those of us who are sincerely emergency shelters. In the it is the failure of law en- and allow this - to continue reduce the number of legal committed to the traditional educational setting, we also forcement agencies, the once the problem is really obstacles which have been a family structure, uncovering need to train young people in courts and system of social brought before them, once deterrent to the victims of and correcting these family the process of settling family services to respond with they realize that there is an physical abuse in the family. patterns, which are so conflicts and dispel some of adequate services and important need to be destructive -- generation these patterns before these protection for the women and fulfilled" . Elimination of the after generation -- is of young men and women eyer children who are victimized As a result of individual monetary deposit as a paramount impOrtance". enter into a marriage". by these violent and repeated research and in conjunction requirement for securing a assaults. "I am amazed that with findings reported by the restraining order or an in- " ... I'OeYA,- ".YfC. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION in this day and age, when Michigan Women's Com- junction is an important step (~ ... 19 u.s.e J68J1 9:2'8.:]7- A. ~U.LICATIQH "to. we're focusing attention on mission following statewide to guaranteeing personal ••nT'L8 0" "" .... CAT1011 Mtchioan Faras IIbS 13!4!slol4iol 1. the human rights of people in hearings on family violence protection under the law. In- J.. .... ..,.-c .. o~ Monthly ....... _r ...--~0............ 12""~"'.O{ ......... v .. L. MoI.clll'PTto- .. oc. $.65 foreign countries, this in Michigan, Representative addition, violation of these ... \o.OCAneti oP 1IUtOW" O~ 7373 West Sagina" Highvay. 0" ~at",.lCA""O" ~ ....... lansing. CIO. C..,.t7. s........ Inqh4ll. Michfgan Z1I c... , r,tt .. 48909 .........,.., I inhumane physical abuse Binsfeld took a leadership types of restraining orders 1. L.OCA.,.,.. 7373 ." THe M.ADOUA..., West Saatna" Htahwav. Lanstna, .... O. 0 ..................... or.r,ca. 0' n.. ""'............tIVef........ lnahall "!chfaan 48909 I takes place in our own role in sponsoriqg legislation and the committing of L ......... 5 .... 0 co .. ",.n ..ao"'.un 0" ."".... ,S.... ". IOIT()III ..... 0 ........ &GIHQ lOtTO" country -- in our own state - which would open those another violent assault would "" ........ aDrTO. iII~ rJI"'~ Michigan __ ....... ~ Far.:!Bunau. , P. O. Box 30960. Lansing. Michigan 48909 behind closed doors". "closed doors" and provide be punishable as a felony and Donna J. Wilber. 27ZS !4orttiwest. Lansing. Michigan 48906 "We know, now, that the some immediate social carry substantial punitive ..... A.... CD'To. (pi.............. Donna J. Wtlber , 2725 NOl"f:.hvest Lans;n<3, Mi<:~iqan 48906 I problem is widespread. It service and legal assistance fines and or imprisonment." ,.OWN." "f ___ h • ...,......... .,. __ ........~ ............. ~ ............. uw .............. ., ..... i 1/'" ___ h.~ ..... ,.... ... .....-., ... .,.,... ! ... ..~ i ....... _____ ................ ~., ..... --..., ..... .--- --- -- .. -- " ...... .,.,......,..., .................. ""'" .......... ~ - .... - ".., of .............. -- ....... I Mtehtaan Fa",. Bunau -- a non-orofi t 7373 West Siotnaw Hiahvav Name Members TWO SPECIAL FARM BUREAU TOURS FOR 1978! oraantzatton -- no stoek out.uandina i Lanstna Mteniaan 48909 , to Bean -ALASKA- L IUICJWN .oNOMQLOe"ll. MOIItT'GAG •• S. "'HO 0""''' TOT ..... AMC)UIIItT ..... o~ IIOHO&.IlfOIIlITaAGdO. I.c.u.... ,..,. OTM." HOU).'" o.-.IMQ saC\lllllrTlD 0" MO~I..:) .- lI' .... ",. ..... __ , 1 ,./lllCSHT OfllllilllQ'" O~ II Commission July.11-20 Hn ... I The Michigan Commission recently elected Bean - HOLLAND-SWEDEN-US.5.R.- .. ~ ,.. ---. ~ ~ .v ... ~ ........................ -....... -.. ~tItO~fT o.-a .... z.an~ 4UTMOIIt.UO ~--....... TO .. A .... AT SPaC ..... illATa ~ ...-, 1,J11ZJ.ISJII ~ .... itsnew officers,with allthree from Michigan Farm Bureau I membership. August 8-22 Both designed for seeing the sights,including farm visits. .. A,. [i) ..N.e ~ A....... .... -. ...... IJfTUfT ~ C....... II ...... ,... AIIO "ATV_. .......... D OV .... 0 ..... .... 01' CtRCUUT1e»e __ ""- a-, "'. c ........ a ." ..... c ..... a.......,...... ISSUlI --- at ................... AV .......NO. COI'1ISIACM ~:::.~acaO'MQ I4CTUAL. ..., ...... ,.-ve -.......-. jIlIo. 'lUNG ., ...... cO"u Ano~ "flrfQi.1 I'U.L.'SM~~,".A•• ST to t 63.925 64,500 Elected as chairman is! Get your friends and neighbors to join you for a super fun time. .. .,..... CI.cv~ I.. -....-?W....,... I'MNI 0. ....... ,.11IO c.a ....... .,-. ..... None .,.~ ....cow .....~ None L ....... ~ 63,024 62,945 has served as vice-chairman SEND FOR DETAILS NOW! Donald Keinath of Caro who I Co. 1'W"r ........ CMCU ................ ., I.' ...IOU} 63.024 52.945 I during the past two years . .....-. ~..,.,." ........... c •••• " •• ..".•• _aA_ Keinath succeeds Richard An Agrigroups Abroad Planned Tour RALPH KIRCH director .......... ~ .... A .. ~.-oOTW •• """COft_ 539 1.064 c .... lit •. ~ =:~ & 'lWYM...........,.,... ... ., Leach, Jr. of Saginaw, now in P.o.BOX 65 8013 CHURCH RICHLAND. MI. 4e083 616- 381-0200 ..... ~~ 63.563 64.009 his second three-year term as ...... 491 1--------------------------. I.. A DIVISION OF HOWE TRAVEL INCORPORATED "'.ACCCMlIfT ............ 363 I a member of the commission. L ~.-- .......... ,.. None None John Knoerr of Sandusky RETURN THIS COUPON FOR DETAILS! ............ __ toiIJ ., a.,1 ...................... ~ ......... 63.926 5'.500 was selected as vice- name _ I <*llIY IMI __ .... -,- ....-- •.-- ...:2. ~ '1i;,'),_CD It. chairman and Kenneth ___ --.r ........... ~:--"TVII''~A-N.._ nn.a ' . -...Zh.~ or .... _ ... ru.u_ •• address--------------------....-- I.I-~.~T'ON." PU.ua .... 1IItI "".JUNe /lilT T'M. "IO ...c.A" "/IIoTU ~ 1"U.IIJ.,.,... ......... ......, Graham of Breckenridge was chosen as treasurer. city state zip----- .....-...... • .. U ... ~ e. ............ ............ "'-' .._...-. ................... ,-.,- ................................ ~ ~ ...... ......- ...... ___ ........ ~ , ...... "-- .........-.. _ __ ____ ........... __ ... -______....~ ...... ..... ~ ____ ............. ....... lit ..... --- ~ r-.- ............ , ..... .......... _______ Members of the Michigan Bean Commission are _;e:...mu27~~..'-;;~.''''_O'' .... .........., ........... » u. L Co __ ••• allowed to serve two three- [J year terms. [J Alaska \t Holland-Sweden-US.S.R. man to: ~Jjii\ ~~:. AICH~:~:~~1~5.9083 Agrigroups Abroad . :~.""/ ,,1/;,1/1 Lj,' (S. __ ,'/'O .--) NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 5 Where Does Enforcement En.d and Harrassment Begin? Sanilac Sod Farmer Wonders' •••• By Donna Wilber take offense to this letter, " If Wallace Huggett said Huggett. "I called them auditioned for the part of a up and brought it to their Bad Guy, the casting director attention, but they didn't would turn him down cold! He back off a bit. They said.if I "walks tall" both in physical continued to operate, I would stature and character and be subject to the fines just doesn't make it in the mentioned in the letter and role of a law-breaker. Yet, they even volunteered to send unaware, he had operated up an inspector to make sure outside the law since 1973. I did not continue to operate the mill. There was no offer to His sod farm operation, just give us time to put the mill in outside of Marlette, appears compliance or anything. Just to be an asset to the com- no permit - no operation - no munity - attractive, neat, a exceptions." . source of seasonal and full- Mter Huggett had made time employment. Huggett, modifications in his his wife and four children, operation, he was fmally seem to be the kind of family granted a temporary permit. that makes small com- .. when it was nearly time to munities good places to live, close for the season anyway. involved in school and church He doesn't have much hope activities. They don't fit the that he'll ever be able to bring image of uncaring, careless Sale of these bluegrass pellets was a wise economic stabilizer, HU9gett thought ••• his operation into full com- polluters. Yet, the staff for pliance. Even if he could the Michigan Air Pollution afford the type of Control Commission says especially by the poultry There is a small amount of modification outlined by the they were. industry. dust and vapor emission Air Pollution Control Com- THE LONG ARM OF This unique business involved in the process and mission staff, it would create GOVERNMENT required not only investment, for this reason, Huggett built a fire hazard, in his opinion. Wallace HuggeH... a concerned but a great deal of personal the mill in the middle of his The staff maintains farmer. Huggett is a good farm initiative. The equipment 760 - acre property, a half- that there had to have been a manager. The sod business is used in the process of con- mile --from the closest complaint to bring the law contacted by the Plant tied to building trends, unlike verting .grass clippings into residence. down on Huggett's head. But Industry Division regarding a other farm commodities, and feed pellets was designed and OBEYING THE LAW NOT Huggett disputes that. He's feed manufacturer's license, during a "down cycle," manufactured right on the EASY done a door-to-door poll of his and finally called for an audit there's a lot of material with Huggett farm because, as neighbors and can find none by the IRS. Who next '? OSHA, much money and labor in- Wallace explains: "it's not Huggett started this side- who filed a complaint. Some maybe. It's good for them to vested in !t, just waiting for the kind you just go down to line business in 1973. Then, in didn't even know that he had be diligent, but how much the trend to change. That's your friendly John Deere August of this year, in the such an operation on his authority - or misuse of it - why Huggett started looking dealer and buy." height of his season, an farm. And many will be should they have'?" for what he calls an After the grass is clipped inspector from the Air coming to Lansing with Huggett has an alternative: Pollution. Control Com .. Huggett in November when he could plead poverty and "equalizing agent" to and gathered, by a machine mission of the Department of he appears before the Air the variance would probably stabilize his income. He found that looks like it just dropped Natural Resources drove by Pollution Control Com- be granted for that reason, one ... and with it, he also in for a visit from the moon, it the Huggett Sod Farm and mission at a public hearing to but as he says "That's a hell found tpe long arm of is put into a flash dryer for government reaching out the dehydration process. It spotted - off in the distance - apply for a variance. of a way to run a business." onto his farm with a power goes through a drum, sucked a suspected pollution source. He will survive financially if The inspector went onto the THERE MUST BE his unique blue-grass that has left him shaken - and by a large fan. Mter the property, looked at the REASONABLE LIMITS pelleting business has to concerned for the future of all drying process, it drops into a farmers. closed cistern to a hammer machinery in operation, then If the government can close. But it's not just for mill where it is ground into a came back to Huggett's office come in and cease operations himself that he is pursuing his The Huggett's sup- to report that it was a on his farm, Huggett wonders rights to a hearing. "I'd like very fine meal. From there, it plemental business was the is blown into a meal bin and pollution source and to ask if if the day will come when an to call other people's at- manufacture and sale of blue- he had a permit. inspector can come on a farm tention to the total lack of then through a pellet mill. In grass pellets for feed, the pellet mill, a small Huggett's first reaction was in the middle of November boundaries these fellows have processed from the clippings amount of steam is injected, "permit for what'?" but he's during corn-drying season and the ramifications it could of his sod. It made good not the kind of fellow to use with a cease and desist order. have in the future. These with the vegetable matter in sense: they were receiving ignorance of the law as an .. and .what will happen when things are creeping into our the grass lubricating it and two different incomes from acting as a binding agent. The excuse. Instead, he would that corn producer has to wait business environment slowly, the same crop and there was quarter-inch pellets are then cooperate by finding out what two to three months for a surely, with the full weight of a demand for the high- screened, cooled and placed he must do to be in com- temporary permit to operate the power of the law." protein, natural feed, into storage. pliance with the law and he again. would get a permit to operate. "I'm not saying that far- POWER SHOULD BE But obeying the law, Huggett mers are 'sacred cows' that RESTRICTED found, was not easy ..... are above the law," said Getting a permit to operate Huggett. "But there has got Huggett is uncertain about while he made the necessary to be some reasonable the possible outcome of his adjustments to alleviate the boundaries or limits imposed hearing in November. He is alledged dust problem proved on their authority. I think grateful to his neighbors who to be a challenge. He filled out farmers have a right to ask: will be appearing on his the forms to apply for a where does competent en- behalf and to the Michigan temporary waiver, sent them forcement end and Farm Bureau for "being on to Lansing; these were harrassment start'?" his side" at the hearing. He returned by staff for more When this whole issue thinks perhaps because his information and then came started, Huggett describes case is "a thorn in their side," the news that it wasn't under himself as "totally he can look for some their authority to grant him cooperative" with govern- variances. any variances. This was ment authorities. "But when "But I strongly believe followed by a letter - a cease it became apparent that there that, in the future, there and desist letter "offering was never going to be any should be some effort made quite generously," reports light at the end of the tunnel, through the Legislature, or Huggett, "to fine me $10,000 it just sort of broke my through administrative or $2,000 a day if I continued spirit," he said. "Maybe I'm decision by DNR themselves, to operate this said pollution getting a little hyper, but to restrict the powers they source in the State of after this incident with the air are building - or it's going to Michigan." pollution, I was questioned have some frustrating effects The alleged pollution source Is located In the middle of "I don't think I'm a regarding if I was polluting on farmers - a lot of far- HuggeH's property, a haH-mlle from the nearest residence. Quarrelsome person, but I did any navigable waters; mers." PAGE 6 FARM NEWS ... NOVEMBER, 1977 FPC Expertise Tapped for Tanker Checks Public concern has once again generated a front burner issue - the safety of double bottom oil and gas , FBS CO-Op Vitamin Program Offers Savings to Members Michigan Farm Bureau Orders will be handled -I tankers operating on Members can add another promptly. When the CO-OP Michigan roads. benefit to their membership Vitamins are received an Due to icy road conditions by taking advantage of a new order form will be enclosed last winter, there were more program initiated by Farm for reordering. Be sure it too accidents involving double Bureau Services. A new CO- has the n\lIIlber 03001. bottom tankers than normal, OP Vitamin Program has Farm Bureau CO-OP which prompted media at- been started so members can Vitamins take a back seat to tention and, in turn, public receive high -quality vitamins no brand qualitywise. concern. and supplements at low c.ast. Satisfaction to every As a result, the Michigan customer is guaranteed. Members will be able to Farm Bureau Services wants Legislature appropriated choose from a large variety of to give every member an funds and directed the state vitamins and mineral sup- opportunity to benefit from fire marshal's division to plements. The prices charged this program. See the ad- develop a program of in- will be the lowest competitive vertisement in this page and spection of these tankers. Using a Fanners Petroleum Cooperative tanker, Michigan State' supermarket prices on finest fill out the form today. State inspections of Police oHicers receive training for the statewide Inspection of label vitamins. Savings up to "hazardous cargo" double double-bottom tankers which began October roo 65percent have been reported bottom tankers operating in when compared to equivalent Michigan thus began on near Lansing. The teams attached by inspectors to both quality advertised brands. October 10 and will continue included two State Police fire sides of the vehicles. The until all of these vehicles are marshal division officers and condemned vehicles will not This program is a con- checked, according to Col. Gerald L. Hough, director of an inspector from the be permitted to transport vinent method of purchasing Michigan Public Service cargo. Those vehicles passing trustworthy vitamins and Renew Your the Michigan State Police. Commission, in addition to 35 the inspections will have an supplements. CO-OP With an attempt, to com- enlisted State Police officers. "INSPECTED" placard vitamins and supplements plete inspecttons November 15, there will be by One of the double bottom attached to their sides. tankers used -in the training distributed by Farm Bureau Completion of the in- may be ordered by filling out Farm Bureau strict enforcement of existing sessions was provided by spections by November 15 the printed form below. IF safety rules and regulations Farmers Petroleum will be in accordance with an THE FORM BELOW ISN'T with inspections made at Cooperative, Inc. upon executive order of Governor USED IT IS IMPORTANT various bases or truck depots recommendation from the William G. Milliken in order THAT THE ORDER FORM Dues Today of firms operating these trucking industry. to assure protection of life NUMBER (03000 BE IN- tankers. All tankers not in com- and property in the tran- CLUDED ON ALL Trajn~ng of inspection pliance with the state safety sportation and storage of CORRESPONDENCE TO personnel began on October 4 regulations will have a hazardous material in RECEIVE THE LOW COST at the State Police Academy "CONDEMNED" placard Michigan. 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Each order is handled promptly and, of course, CO-OP Vitamins PAYS POSTAGE. 500MG Address with natural rosehi~ Box No. or Town State Zip Quan. Code Name of Product Size Price Total Where tbu, ~ar"" Gomes ~'rst Order If 2056 ..Vitamin C with Rosehips ... 400 tablets FaRmr1 iust $185 BUreaU ~ARM BUREAU SERVICES INC and receive a bottle of 100 FREE- a 52.19 value Total $ On orders under $5.00 add for handling, CO't'OR VITAMINS 50(t total enclosed $ _ (check or money order) Offer Expires 12/1/77 NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 7 Agriculture, Consumers and You County Leaders Look at Young Farmers Host Member-to-Member Market Handicapped Program Growth The Direct Marketing organization has provided "II'!, Division of the Michigan Agricultural Marketing (MACMA) recently Cooperative Association sored four information and product promotion meetings in advance of the November spon- Michigan members Farm with products since the inception of the program in Michigan. to Invitations were extended the marketing county Bureau citrus direct committee Member-to-Member sales. chairmen, county Farm The meetings which were Bureau leadership and the ,'I like everything, ,, held September 26-29 in the county Farm Bureau staff. beamed a cheerful visitor to Flint area, Grand Rapids, Each meeting opened with a Sanford's Jerseyland Farms Grayling and Escanaba social hour and buffet dinner near Parma, Michigan. The provided county leaders with which featured the plentiful young boy was one of nearly the opportunity to speak with variety of meats, fresh frozen 100 handicapped children and the division manager; Mark vegetables and fruits and young adults from the Lyle Girardin, product suppliers cheeses offered by the Torrant Training Center in and transporters regarding MACMA organization Jackson who were the guests the total delivery system through the member-to- of MFB Young Farmers, utilized by the MACMA member program. Supplier Neal and Janis Sanford on division. and management presen- Octobe.r 6. The farm tour was Also joining the county tations acknowledged the organized in cooperation with guests was Mr. Glenn Tyre, past accomplishments of the area representatives of the Manager Florida Agriculture program and outlined the Jackson County Soil and Marketing, Citrus Division of potential for future growth of Water Conservation District, Florida Farm Bureau. The the Farm Bureau Member-to- Department Natural Florida Farm Bureau Member marketing systen:t. Resources, Soil Conservation Service and the Cooperative Extension Service to provide Discovering the sights, sounds and smells 01 a dairy larm the students with a learning was a "sense-sational" experience lor visiting students enrichment experience and 01 Lyle Torrant Training Center. This young woman sniHs plenty of fun. the sweetly-pungent odor 01 dairy caHle leed. At the Sanford farm, the youngsters experienced the "The weather was perfect; it has been tremendously sights, sounds and smells of a the farm was terrific and I helpful. I guess you could say dairy farm. For some "city had a chance to enjoy the it has important benefits for kids", it was the first time tour, too! " said Nancy everyone at the school'!. The they had been on any kind of Benson, member of the young adults obviously en- farm. It was evident during Torrant Center staff. "Some joyed their new respon- the day's activities that their of the children went on a tour sibilities as they guided their learning disabilities have not last year. Believe me, it was charges through the milking handicapped the youngsters' pretty hectic. But we've parlor and barns. ability to respond with lively begun a new program recently, kind of like a "Big The tour ended with a Every fanner interest and excitement to the "happening" of a farm tour. Brother or Big Sister" system. Students from our picnic at the Sanford's pond a short distance from the farm. should knOlN While a few children were happily content to watch, adult classes are helping a few hours each week in the Smiling faces and promises of another visit, possibly to a lender \Vho many of the young people delighted at the opportunity classroom and at lunch. include some angling at that 'ole fishing hole', were happy really knoVls to bottle - feed calves and Today they have had a milk a cow with their own chance to spend more time testimonies to the success of fanning. hands. with the younger children and the farm tour. "Home-Grown" is Theme of And most farmers do. Egg farmers. Sheep ranchers. Sorghum farmers. Sugar beet farmers. Sunflower growers. They know West Michigan Fa.rm Fair Farm Credit System people. The cooperative Farm Credit Banks of S1. Paul are owned by all kinds of farmers and ranchers like yourself. And behind Informing the general the Farm Bureau Women of by state agricultural and them are many. many skilled and dedicated people who know public about Michigan's District 4. The theme for this livestock commissions, in- enough about farming. ranching and cooperatives to really agricultural achievements year's Farm Fair, scheduled dividual growers, food talk your language. and farming in the west for October 27, 28and 29 at the processors, farm equipment They also know a lot about ag credit. It's a highly techni- Michigan area is the goal of Woodland Mall in Grand dealers, as well as an old cal. specialized business ...reQuiring a lot of experience and the West Michigan Farm Rapids, is "Home Grown." machinery display. Farm expertise. Fair, sponsored annually by Featured will be displays Bureau members from Kent, Serving the financial needs of agriculture has been the sole . Ionia, Barry, Allegan, Ottawa business of the Farm Credit System for nearly 60 years. So and Montcalm counties will the Farm Credit Banks of S1. Paul are in the best position to know the credit needs of farmers. ranchers and cooperatives be involved in putting up in Michigan. Minnesota. North Dakota and Wisconsin displays promoting the That's why every farmer can be glad to be acquainted with various food products grown his Production Credit Association and Federal Land Bank in the area. There will be live Association. ann every co-op can take pride in the Bank for animals, taste treats, recipes Cooperatives. Know the people there ...and you'll know lend- and information sheets giving ers who really know farming. farming facts. Reporters from Sta tion WCUZ, Grand Rapids, met COOPERAlt~~ FARM recently Bureau with the Farm Women and will publicize the three shopping CIEIIT Planning the farm Fair are (left to right, seafed): general chairman Alyce Heft, Doris Schipper, Dolores Emmlnlc. (standing) Hazel Zoo,, Usa Eldred, Eleanor Susman, Syfvla carts of food products that will be given away the three days of the Fair. Also being IIIIKS OF ST. PAUL Federal Intermediate Credit Bank (for your PCA) Federal Land Bank (for your FLBA) Riker. Marion Lohman. Elaine Vander Kool, Lucille 8I'own. planned are such events as Bank for Cooperatives (for your cooperatives) Marge Barcroft, June Hecht, LaDean Slchferman, Charlene sheep shearing, spinning 375 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101/Phone: (612) 725-7722 Thompson and Dorothy Shook. Not shown: JoAnn Thome and wood and possibly square Gladys Shade. dancing and country singers. PAGE 8 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 1977 MAFC Sets Contributions to Annual Meeting for Dec. 9 ANNUAL Ag-lndustry, Community MEETING Bring Honors . The Farmer 01 the Week Bureau. He Is a trustee on the NOTICE The 58th Annual Meeting of Michigan Farm Bureau Award, sponsored by the board of Sf. John Lutheran will be held November 30, December 1 and 2, 1977at the Michigan Farm Radio Network Church and has' served on the and Farm Bureau Group, recognizes Insurance Michigan farmers lor their contributions to the agriculture Industry and to Dundee Board since Community serving as secretary school board. He and his wife, Schools 1960, currently 01 the ,~. _ ..... r' "'-- ~~ ~ -...... ~.~ ~ i: 'lllo..~ Civic Center complex in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Registration of voting delegates and guests will begin on Tuesday, November 29. The Annual Meeting of Michigan Farm Bureau will be called to order at 9:00 a.m., Wed- the communffy. Recipients are JoAnn have live children. nesday, November 30. seleded lor the quality 01 their The Annual Meetings of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. Week 01 Sept. '9 - Frank Sch- The new governor of the and Farmers Petrolemn Cooperative, Inc. will be held at farming operation and lor their Farm Credit Administration community Involvement. The wldenon, 50, president 01 the the same location on Tuesday, November 29. County Brimley School Board and a in Washington, D.C., Donald represeQtatives will want to be present at th~ im- Farmer 01 the Week Award d/redor on the Slate farm Wilkinson, will be the keynote portant Annual Meetings of their Farm Bureau affiliates. winners lor September are: Bureau Board. Schwldenon, a speaker at the Michigan The big "Product Show" will be open Tuesday afternoon dairy larmer who farms 519 Associa tion of Farmer and evening. Week 01 Sept. 5 -- John acres near Dalter In Chippewa Cooperatives annual meeting The annual Farm Bureau Banquet will be held Wed- Rosevelt, 34, who raises hogs County, milks about 30 cows and on December 9. Scheduled for nesday evening, November 30. An awards program and ond com on an 870-acre farm has a herd 01 about 80 head. the Hilton Inn, Lansing, the banquet will be held Thursday evening, December 1. near Decatur In Van Buren meeting will begin at 9:30 County. A Farm Bureau member Seleded the Outstanding Young The purposes of the meeting include: . a.m. registration. MAFC (1) Election of Members of the Board of Dlrectors. since 1964, Rosevelt graduated Farmer In the state by the members are encouraged to from Michigan Slate University Michigan. Jaycees In 196', Sch- Odd-numbered Districts will elect Directors fQr two-year invite county extension terms. Also to be elected for two-year terms will be one wfth a degree In Agricultural wlderson has served on the personnel as their guests. Director-at-Large and one Director representing the Engineering. He Is n member 01 Brimley School Board for '7 The morning program will Farm Bureau Women's Committee. One Director the Van Buren County Soil years, '5 years as president. He Conservation Board, the Keeler feature a slide-tape representing the Farm Bureau Young Farmers Com- has served as a State farm Township Planning Commission. Bureau dlredor lor 10 years. H. presentation on Beautiful mittee will also be elected for a one-year term. and the local Production OedH and his wife, Barbara, have four Scandinavia, the business (2) Reports of Officers .. Association Board. He Is children. session, and Dr. James (3) Consideration and action on the recommendations township chairman 01 the ASCS Anderson, new dean of the of the Policy Development Committee to determ!ne and serves on the County FB MSU College of Agriculture action policies of Michigan Farm Bureau for the commg executive committee. Rosevelt and Natural Resources. year .. and his wile, Virginia, have The luncheon speaker will (4) Consideration of proposed amendments to the three children. ..::;:. - be Msgr. MacEachin of S1. Thomas Aquinas Jerome Church, East V. Bylaws, if any. The Bylaws of Michigan Farm Bureau provide that each County Farm Bureu is entitled to at least two voting Lansing. Following the delegates, plus an additional de1~ate for each .100 presentation by FCA members or major portion thereof m excess of the flrSt Governor Donald Wilkinson, 200 members of record August 31, urn, not including Michigan Farm Bureau Associate Members. legislative counsel Robert E. Sincerely, Smith will discuss "Michigan Robert E. Braden William S. Wilkinson Legislature and Administrative Director Secretary Cooperatives. " FRANK SCHWIDERSON Week 01 Sept. 26 - Donald Crumbaugh, 33, who farms 1200 JOHN ROSEVEL T acres 01 cash crops (beans, beets. corn, pickles. wheat and IT'S CITRUS TIME AGAIN! oats) near Ithaca In Gratiot Week 01 Sept. 12 -- Robert County. Crumbaugh serves on Mahls, 47, a member 01 the 'he advisory boards of the school board lor Dundee Michigan Bean Commission and Community Schools, and a grain the Michigan Sugar Beet and beef farmer. Mathis raises Growers. A member of the HFlorida's Best" citrus products and nuts as well Gratiot County farm Bureau, as othet- traditiOtlQ/ winter lafJOrites are available Crumbaugh also serves on 'he -10f' pre-Christmas delifJery on Of't/ers received by advisory panel of the B a W Co- op In Breckenridge. He Is a past Nooember 15. Parlicipating cOUIItiesare ready and 4-H leader. Crumbaugh and his waiting to receive your Of't/er. wile, Unda, have two children. ITEMS SHIPPING UNIT MEMBER PRICE Navel Oranges 4/5 bu. ctn. $ 7.65/ctn. Early Oranges 4/5 bu. ctn. 6.55/ctn. Tangelos . 4/5 bu. ctn. 6.55/ttn . Pink Grapefruit 4/5 bu. ctn. 6.00/ctn. White Grapefruit 4/5 bu. ctn. 5.50/ctn. H 1-0 Orange Juice Cone. 24/12 oz. cans 2O.75/cs. HI-O Grapefruit Cone. 24/12 oz. cans 16.25/cs. Apple Cider Cone. 12/16 oz. jugs 15.00/cs. Salt Roasted Peanuts 12/1 V2# bags/cs. 1.30/bag Pecan Halves 24/1# bags/cs. 3.65/bag ROBERT MAHIS Sharp Cheddar Cheese 4/1Nlctn. 7.90/ctn. Medium Cheddar Cheese 4/1#/ctn. 7.65/ctn. 300 beel cattle lor choice market Caraway Cheese 4/1111ctn. 7.65/ctn. and larms 600 acres In Monroe Monterey Jack Cheese 4/1#/ctn. 7.40/ctn. County. A member 01 the Colby Cheese 4/1#/ctn. 7.40/ctn. Monroe County Tax Allocation Yellow Popcorn 615#1 bags 1.25/bag Board, Mahls also serves as president 01 the County farm DONALD CRUMBAUGH NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 FBS, Velsicol Petition for Supreme Court Involvement Black Light Screening sent to the attorneys of each To "efficiently resolve" the controversy which has of the persons who have filed sons" would give the request serious thought and make Detects Aflatoxin surrounded Michigan's PBB lawsuits. Other "interested their views known to the Widespread reports of corn being affected by incident for the past 31h persons" also received copies members of the Supreme years, Farm Bureau Ser- of the petition, including: increased incidences of aflatoxins and, more Court. aflatoxin in corn this year has recently, in certain areas of vices, Inc. and the Velsicol Governor William Milliken, "We are a farmer - owned House Speaker Bobby Crim, prompted Farm Bureau the midwest. Past experience Chemical Company have and farmer oriented petitioned the state's U.S. Senators Donald Riegle Services to more closely suggests that it is more likely organization," Smith said. observe com coming into Supreme Court to transfer and Robert Griffin, Attorney to occur where the crop has "Anyone who believes that their elevators. suffered severe drought each of the 138 PBB cases General Frank Kelley, this entire episode was in- . awaiting trial, in 33 different Department of Agriculture Aflatoxin BI, a liver toxin stress and insect damage tended or inflamed by acts or along with high field moisture cOUJlties, to a single court. Director B. Dale Ball, omissions on our part is and carcinogen, is produced Department of Public Health by the fungus "Aspergillus at harvest. Announcement of the un- wrong. Reasonable men of Director Maurice Reizen, good will ought to be able to Flavus." This mold grows on A quick method for precedented action was made grain and feed when tem- October 12 by Elton R. Smith, Department of Natural devise an efficient method of screening corn for aflatoxin Resources Director Howard resolving honestly - held perature and moisture contamination is by use of president of Farm Bureau Tanner and Michigan Bar differences of opinion. We conditions are favorable. black light equipment. Many Services, Inc. "Since the only alternative Association president believe that this request Though not too common Farm Bureau Services to what we have proposed to William Reamon. contains such a method and over the years in Michigan, elevators currently have the Supreme Court is to try Smith expressed the hope hope that others will agree," many reports have been black light equipment for each case in court, which that these "interested per- he concluded. circulated about southeastern detecting aflatoxin. would require each claimant in each case to offer proof on the same scientific and regulatory issues, and since it is clear that to go that route could involve years of trials and appeals, we have con- cluded that it is in everyone's interest to ask the Supreme Court to exercise -its super- visory powers in order to bring an efficient end to this controversy," Smith said. The Tacoma trial, which has been underway in Cadillac in the Missaukee County Circuit Court since February of this year, would not be affected by the Supreme Court's decision on the joint FBS ~ Velsicol proposal. ''-We have asked the Supreme Court to appoint a panel of qualified and disinterested experts who will hear the common scientific issues once, resolve them, and then apply these findings to the individual cir- cumstances of each claim," Smith said. "In order to accomplish this goal, Farm Bureau Services will give up its right to individual trials and appeals, all of which are very time-consuming and expensive to. everyone in- volved. Specifically, our proposal includes an offer to accept whatever the experts say a claimant has coming - and to pay that amount within 30 days of their finding." Smith noted that ap- Progressive, Profitable Feeding Programs proximately 750 PBB claims have been voluntarily settled Begin With The Farm Bureau People without outside help. He said, however, "The recent effort The Farm Bureau people are cooperative Bureau Services dealers also offer liquid feeds ... to settle several of the people - dedicated to helping you make Liquid Protein Supplement (LPS) and Liquid unresolved claims through a your feed dollar go further. Farm Bureau Silage Additive (LSA) to increase the profit- non-binding mediation process proved that we now dealers are backed by years of cooperative ability of your beef or dairy herd. And now need a procedure which in- research, the most modem feed manufac- the Farm Bureau people offer a new Farm cludes an outside force with turing facilities, and an expert s.taff includ- Bureau mineral program with products authority to find facts and ing a qualified animal nutritionist. These designed to meet the special needs of make finding decisions." things help your dealer tailor a feeding modem livestock. Progressive, profitable Smith was referring to the failure tlement of mediated negotiations produce a single settlement. set- to program to meet your needs . Modem, progressive Farm Bureau tech- niques bring Michigan farmers profitable ...... FaRm ~ F.mearn-Fht ~ feeding programs are yours for the asking. Ask the Farm The Tacoma trial recessed in late July for the was new feeds. Recently introduced Nu Pro ™ dairy feed is a new feed concept developed BUreaU Bureau people. FMM IUEAIJ SSMCE8.1NC mediation process by Judge by Farm Bureau Services in Cooperation William Peterson who had with Cooperative Research Farms. Farm appointed retired Circuit Judge Raymond Smith as a mediator. Copies of the request to the Supreme Court have been PAGE 10 FARM NEWS NOV EMB E R, 1977 CAPITOL REPORT Robert E. Smith Governor Supports Transportation Soil Science Building - Funding is Governor Milliken has President Elton Smith is announced his complete chairman of a steering Controversial support of a new soil science committee of farm leaders For the past year and a half building at MSU as one of the around the state to promote or more, the subject of fun- 21 capital outlay projects to this facility .. ding highways, public be funded under a new Research is desperately transportation, mass tran- Lansing bonding program passed by needed in soils science, plant sportation, buses, etc. has the Legislature last year. varieties, weed and disease been most controversial. control and, especially, This project has been research on toxic chemicals supported by Farm Bureau that may be in the soil. While One set of bills introduced early in the session would set New Highway for some years. Three or four Michigan was a leader in up a single transportation years ago, the Legislature agricultural research, it has fund, would increase gas and weight taxes, and then divert Funding Package approved the building; fallen behind other states however, because of other primarily due to the fact that such funds that have always In 1976, Farm Bureau and are used only during the priorities at MSU, the con- other states are making been earmarked for highway promoted and supported harvest period in order to struction has not begun. The major investments in the purposes into other modes of legislation (P .A. 74) to keep the harvesting equip- project must be approved by basic industry, agriculture. transportation including provide a special permit for ment operating. the Department of Without research, Michigan railroads, water, air, mass farmers having trucks or A Department of State Management and Budget and farmers can find themselves transit, etc. vehicles that are used only spokesman has stated that then approved a second time in a constantly worsening during harvest to carry they intend to give these rules by the legislative Joint competitive situation with Farm Bureau has produce from the field to the the broadest interpretation Capital Outlay Committee. other states. traditionally opposed any point of storage. The purpose possible. The reason the rule raid on the Motor Vehicle of the legislation was to is written in this manner is Court Reform Highway Fund and joined in a eliminate the usual the words "designed and used coalition with several other registration and weight fees exclusively, etc." in the law. Petition Dri\7e organiza tions incl uding and replace them with a According to the Attorney "We need to get the courts run as a "so-called" non- Township Association, simple inexpensive permit General's Office some types out of partisan politics," partisan. Because the ex- Counties Association, County system. Also to eliminate the of trucks were not originally Senator Derezinski said in an pense of running is extremely Road Association, Teamsters high federal "use tax" that "designed" for the purpose of interview in the August issue high. He must also depend on Union, Trucking Association some farmers have had to transporting crops. It may be of Michigan Farm News. The contributions from special and others, to oppose any pay on trucks that are used necessary to introduce Senator in a bipartisan effort interest groups and those who fund diversion. Farm Bureau only at harvest time and sit legislation to remove that to remove the courts from have the most to gain. For policy has stated that county around idle the rest of the word if. it limits the ap- partisan politics introduced example, last year State and local roads are not year. plication of the law. SJR 0 to put the issue on the Supreme Court Chief Justice, keeping up and that any in- The new law provides for a Any farmer who is refused. ballot in 1978.Other sponsors Thomas G. Cavanaugh, was crease in user taxes must be special permit with an annual the special permit should let were Senators VanderLaan, rejected by the Democratic used for those purposes. $15 fee. The vehicle must be Farm Bureau know im- Bishop and Ziegler. The Party Convention because he insured in the manner mediately so that we_ will resolution carries out a policy refused to engage in partisan Inasmuch as the effort to have some justification for amend the original bills has specified for motor vehicles. that Farm Bureau has had for campaigning in 1976. "A vehicle designed and changing the law. at least four years. However, as an incumbent he- fouled the coalition proposed Farmers should recognize a program which is presently used exclusively for the Whilethere will be hearings could declare himself a purpose of gratuitously that the regular registration candidate and won the being put into bill form and and licensing law does not on the issue throughout the will be introduced by Rep. transporting far~ crops state, it is obvious that the election on his own.. This between the field where require licensing of "im- example, however, clearly Tom Brown (D-Westland>. plements of husbandry". An resolution will be bottled up This proposal recognizes the produced and the place of and the people prevented demonstrates the "dangers of storage as prescribed by implement of husbandry is political parties calling the need for additional revenues defined as every vehicle from making a decision at the for highway and local road rules ... " polls. Farm Bureau is part of shots for the state's highest "which is designed for court." purposes. Since the passage of the agricultural purposes and a coalition known as the law, it has been necessary to Michigan Citizens to Take the The amendment would The Motor Vehicle High- used e.xc1usively in create a 9-member com- work out the rules and agricultural operations. The... Courts Out of Partisan way Fund revenues would be regulations. These have just Politics. This coalition is now mission of 6 private citizens increased by nearly $139 transportation of seeds, and three attorneys who finally been approved. The fertilizers or sprays between initiating a petition drive to million from a U gas tax rules that each farmer should collect 400,000signatures in would seek out only qualified increase and a 25 percent a place of storage or supply people for nominations. The understand are: In order to and farms in a trailer which order to put the issue before weight tax increase. From obtain the special permit, the people. This number is Governor would appoint from this amount, state, cities, mat€rials will be used to a list of 3 to fill the court's there must be proof of plant, fertilize or spray is an necessary in order to assure villages and counties would ownership of the vehicle, that 266,000signatures will be vacancy. agricultural operation." Once appointed, a judge share in the funding, with proof of insurance and a valid. counties receiving over $58 completed application form This last part of the Several organizations are would serve two years and million. There would be in- definition applies to such then be subject to vote by the that will be provided by the implements as fertilizer supporting the effort. Some of people. He would run on his cluded a special local road Secretary of State. The owner them include the State Bar of fund of 4 percent of the total must sign a statement cer- spreaders, ammonia tanks, Michigan, Michigan State record. The people would county share to be added to etc. farm tractors used for either vote "yes" or "no" on tifying that the vehicle is to be pulling farm implements are Chamber of Commerce, whether to retain him. local road revenues over and used ' 'excl usi vely and Michigan Farm Bureau, above the across-the-board gratuitously" for tran- also exem pt from Michigan Council of Chur- Merit selection of judges increase. registration. has been approved in some 20 sporting farm crops between The present law also ches, League of Women the "field where produced Voters, etc. to 30 states and has been The package would also and the place of storage." exempts from registration successful. If the Judges' create a separate fund for any vehicle which is "driven The proposed constitutional selection is to be non- Photographs must be sub- or moved upon the highway amendment provides for the general transportation, the mitted illustrating the partisan, then it must be revenues to be achieved from only for the purpose of. appointment of Supreme taken out of the present vehicle's features which crossing such highway from Court Judges and Judges of shifting 25 percent of the indicate that the vehicle is "wheeler dealer" political automobile-related sales one property to another and the State Court of Appeals. selection process. However, "designed" for transporting any implement husbandry Presently, these judges are taxes to the fund. Presently, farm crops. the people's right to vote on this would amount to over $74 whether of a type otherwise selected by "one of the that judge must be main- One rule that may cause subject to registration strangest systems in the million. tained. problems for some kinds of hereunder or not which is nation" with the "greatest The amendment would The Brown package would vehicles that farmers use for incidentally operated and potential for abuse," so said accomplish this goal. provide enough revenue so harvest purposes is that moved upon a highway." one editorial. The petitions have been that counties and local roads "only a vehicle with a bin that Farmers should be aware of Candidates for these of- printed and will soon be will maintain their present is unsuitable for transporting the provisions in the new fices, except incumbents, distributed. Governor level of maintenance along goods other than farm crops" special permit Act and the must obtain the nomination Milliken was the first to sign a with additional funding which is eligible for the special farm regular registration law. from a political party in order petition saying, "the system should prevent further spread vehicle permit. Many far- Anyone wishing further in- to get on the ballot. Mter he can be improved by removing of millage elections for mers in some areas of the formation, contact the Public has committed himself to partisanship from the judicial property taxes for road state, have old depreciated Affairs Division, Michigan political bosses, he then must arena." purposes. trucks that are still usable Farm Bureau. NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 11 IATIDIAL IDTES _41bert A. Almy Energy, Pesticides, Estate Tax In the last issue of Michigan the bills will go to Conference value when inherited and the capital gains tax liability Farm News, the status of Committee where the dif- when sold.. when inherited property is legislation dealing with ferences between the House However, under the new sold. Under the original law energy and pesticides was and Senate passed versions law property assumes a value this was not as severe a reported. Since that time, will be resolved. stepped-up to December 31, problem because the suc- significant developments 1976. If inherited after that cessor was allowed to step-up Session of the 95th Congress, have occurred . PESTICIDES date and subsequently sold, the basis of the property to there was little apparent The House Agriculture the owner would be required .the fair market value at the support for outright rePeal ENERGY Committee has approved by a to pay capital gains tax on the time of the decedent's death. but many members of the 44-0 vote, legislation to assist difference between the value On October 6 the House Committee expressed ap- The original energy plan Ways and Means Committee proval for deferring the proposed by President Carter farmers in obtaining on December 31, 1976 and pesticides needed to control when sold. held hearings on the new implementation of the was passed in September by carryover basis provision. provision for two years. Such the House as a single bill pests while providing The new carryover basis reasonable safeguards provision clearly indicates Farm Bureau urged the a delay has Farm Bureau (H.R. 8444). However, when Committee to repeal the support because it would received by the Senate, it was against adverse effects on that the further we move human health and the en- from the date of December provision. However, with provide time to work for reintroduced in the form of 31, 1976, the greater will be little time left in the First repeal of the carryover basis. several separate bills each vironment. dealing with a single aspect The legislation would such as deregulation of amend the Federal Insec- natural gas, utility rates, ticide, Fungicide and taxes and conservation. As this column is being Rodenticide Act and in- corporates nearly all of Farm We went to an expert at Michigan written, the Senate has made significant changes in the Bureau's suggestions for dealing with the State Universi~ to get energy-wise proposed Carter energy proposal. Of major overregulation of pesticides by EPA. tips for poultry farmers. significance is the hardfought ESTATE TAX but unsuccessful filibuster to Last year Congress enacted continue regulation of natural the Tax Reform Act of 1976 gas. Currently, the federal which included substantial Detroit Edison asked Professor quarter to go off each time government places a price amendments to. update the Charles C. Sheppard, Extension temperature drops another five ceiling of $1.46per thousand Federal Specialist in Poultry Science degrees. At 65 degrees, you need Estate Tax. at Michigan State University, for only a few fans running cubic feet (mcf) on natural However, the amendments advice on how to conserve energy continuously. gas sold in interstate com- included a change in capital on egg production installations. merce. Gas sold inside states gains tax liability which over His tips also will help you save Use lower wattage bulbs. where it is produced is not the years if not changed will on electric bills. We're passing You may be able to use lower regulated, and sales there offset much of the grain them along to you. wattage light bulbs than you're average between $2 and $2.25 made. using now because one-half foot- mcf. Since 1952when natural Under the capital gains, or Set fans in graduated candle of light at the eye level gas was first regulated, carryover basis as it is sequence. of the birds is all that's needed. production has steadily commonly known, provision - Even in summer, it's not necessary Also, keep bulbs clean for higher declined in comparison to of the original law owners of to have all ventilation fans efficiency. increasing demand because property they inherited and running all the time. So set of the lack of financial in- later sold were subject to thermostats to turn off one quarter Keep egg cooler warmer. centive. capital gains tax on the dif- of the fans when temperature In summer, condensation forms The filibuster lasted 9 days ference between the property drops to 80 degrees and another on the cold shell from moist warm and ended after the Senate air. So egg coolers on the farm had spent a total debating of 14 days.• deregulation FUND RAISERS probably should not be set below 60 degrees and may be warmer when it's very hot and humid. During this time, there were 128 separate roll-call votes and scores of quorum calls Professor Charles C. For other ways to conserve surrounded by heavy Sheppa rd, Extension energy on the farm, write to the parliamentary maneuvers. Specialist in Poultry Poultry Science Department, Science, Michigan - Michigan State University, Following the end of the State University filibuster, the Senate ap- East Lansing, Michigan 48824. proved by a 50-46vote a Farm Bureau backed substitute which deregulates new, on- shore natural gas in two • years with the price of in- terstate natural gas being controlled at $2.48mcf during the next two years. The substitute also provides for an agricultural priority. In another significant Pecans are action, the Senate Finance Committee voted to remove. people-pleasers President Carter's crude oil Azalea Brand Pecan halves are ideal, tax and replace it with easy-to-sell fund raising items. Pack- positive tax approaches such aged in see-through cellophane bags, as tax credits and incentives. the buyer can see the full pound of big, meaty pecan halves. temptingly The proposed crude oil tax ready to eat, or add to recipes for good would have been levied on oil old Southern flavor. Cases of twenty- producers and rebated to the four 1 lb. cellophane bags of Azalea public or used to finance Brand Pecan halves will be shipped _conserve for all it's worth. The poweris in your hands. social programs. Farm PREPAID. Bureau opposed the tax ~.-;;. -;.~;; P~;; ~:;~ · because it would not provide P. O. Box 2206. Mobile. A la. 36602 Detroit any revenue for oil producers to explore and develop new Send fund raising detailS to: sources of energy. When the Senate completes Address Name --------- _ Edison action on the energy package, City State__ Zip_ PAGE 12 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 1977 Legislators Address Food Import Standards Problem Two state legislators Red Dye No. 2 which is used previously introduced believe a considerable in producing maraschino legislation calling for a study amount of food imported into cherries, red apple rings, and of this situation and freely Michigan from other. coun- other products. admits that he was, at first, tries fails to meet Michigan's only looking for "a possible stringent standards against "Presently, foreign fruits retalitory measure to chemical contamination -- and vegetables move freely counteract Canada's and are taking the first step to across the border into economic boycott of Michigan remedy the situation. Michigan without any effort beef." to determine whether these State Senator Richard chemicals have been used in "Michigan beef farmers, Allen (R-Alma) and State their production," he noted. and 1 am one myself, have Representative Charles been incensed since January Mueller (R-Linden) recently The legislatiol1 they are when Canada stopped the announced their intention to proposing for Michigan would importation of Michigan beef introduce legislation require a certification using the PBB situation as an requiring that all foods im- program whereby foreign explanation," he said. "Beef ported into Michigan from governments guarantee that from Michigan feedlots, the other countries meet products for export to kind being exported to Michigan chemical con- Michigan are grown without Canada, had never been a tamination guidelines. exposure to the prohibited part of the PBB crisis. Calves chemicals. It would provide for these feedlots are "Imports of food are for a regular program of generally imported from out- currently allowed from areas random sampling and testing of-state and the chemical that continue to use by the Michigan Department contaminant PBB had been agricultural chemicals which of Agriculture to assure accidently mixed in a sup- ha ve been banned in compliance. plement generally used solely Senator Richard AI'en (left) and Rep. Char'es Mueller an- Michigan," they explained. for dairy cattle." nounce their Intention to pursue this "consumer Issue." "Moreover, testing for the "The problem is two-fold," presence of these illegal Senator Allen and "So Michigan beef feeders tification program to. ment, and FDA officials. chemicals is either non- Representative Mueller have been forced to sit guarantee that Michigan beef "When I started," Allen existent or extremely pointed out. "First is the helplessly by, suffering from was coming from non-PBB said,. "1 thought maybe we sporadic. " possible exposure of a generally depressed market farms, but said Canada could just close the border for Michigan consumers to while wholesale prices in turned a deaf ear. a few products on some false Representative Mueller, a chemicals whose safety has Canada are as much as five Governor Milliken recently issue as they did to us. But, I fruit farmer by vocation, not been assured. Secondly, dollars a hWlpearing tprough courtesy of William J. Sheppard, Senior Fuels Analyst, Battelle General Motors. Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio. The emphasis Devaney conch Jed his illustrious college coaching will be on energy derived from farm crops and waste career after the 1973Orange Bowl game with a record products. 101-20-2.His 11 years as Nebraska coach included nine The Commodity Session will be held in the Pantlind bowl trips, seven Bh~ 8 title£, two national cham- Ballroom beginning at 10:00 a.m. on November 30. pionships, two Outland trophies, a Lon' 'lardi trophy - winner and a Heisman trophy winner. He began his football career in Michigan as a player at Saginaw I!y Popular Demand High School and Alma College. He coached at several ROBERT DEVANEY Michigan high schools, and served as an assistant to Koffee Klatcheteria Biggie Munn and Duffy Daugherty at Michipan State Wednesday University. Back Again! The Koffee Klatchater;a, a relaxation and in- Busy Day For Wednesday formation area sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Group for delegates at the MFB annual meeting, will Young Farmers Dr. Wittwer Speaker again offer free refreshments and free state-wide phone service to delegates and guests in -Grand Rapids Young Farmer activities during the Michigan Farm this year. Bureau Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, at Women's Annual The Klatcheteria, which will be located near the center of convention activity inside the Grand Rapids November 30 in the Pantlind Hotel and Civic Auditorium. Over 500 women are expected to attend the rnnusl Civic Auditorium, will provide a continuous supply of Scheduled activities begin with the judging of the meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau Women free coffee, milk, donuts and apple cider for everyone Outstanding Young Farm Woman Contest and scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the convention. Discussion Meet Semi-Finals in the Pantlind Hotel November 30. At the lilorning meeting, which will be Convention delegates will also have the use of three beginning at 9:00 a.m. held in the Black and ~lver Room of the Ovic telephones in the Klatcheteria, allowing them to call Following a luncheon for the Outstanding Young Auditorium, officers, members of the Women's anywhere in Michigan free of charge. Farm Woman contestants and their spouses, judging of organization and their invited guests will Wt' 'lme the Delegates are invited to leave the Klatcheteria phone the six finalists will be held in the Continental Room of keynote speaker, Dr. Sylvan- Wittwlr. Dr. 'littwer, numbers with family or friends so they can be reached the Pantlind Hotel, while the Discussion Meet Finals who is Director of the MSU Experiment:d Station, was in case of emergency. Farm Bureau Insurance Group will be held at 1:30 in the Civic Auditorium. recognized at the 1976Michigan Farm Bureau Annual employees manning the Klatcheteria will forward any A Young Farmer Reception will be held from 5:00 to Meeting for Distinguished Service to Agriculture. phoned-in messages. 6:00 p.m. in the Ball Room of the Pantlind. During the Following introduction of the MFB Women's The Klatcheteria phone numbers are: ~-:::~~~t:::~:m::-&~.~:::~::~~m:f:m~ what, when, and where to produce, process, and sell. Prices, as a general notion, are meaningful Middlemen as wholesale~. and re~lers, Prices affect business decisions of producers, only when related to a specific commodity, usually follo~ a system of prlc~g wherem th~y marketers, and consumers, and those decisions market, and time period. Published prices for a add to the I?rlce th~ypay, a mar~ to cove! thell" in turn affect prices. A pricing system that given day or year are often averages of the c~sts of domg bUSl~esSand making a profit: The facilitates the making of rational decisions by prices of many individual tranSactions. size of the margin or markup varIes Wl~ely investors, producers, handlers, and consumers Generally, the maximum farm value for the am?ng products, ~~rchants, and over a time also contributes to an efficient economic system. crop as a whole would be obtained by charging period. Th~ compet~bon fac~ by mer~hants also Because there. are so many different kinds of different prices for the same raw product in affects thell" ~argl~. ~ere I~ no ~que or set decisions to make, with alternatives for many, different uses. For some commodities such as method by W~IC~distributors m~gm~ are s.et. there are many kinds of prices and each type of corn, the end products are so different as to be . But the margm, however determmed, I~ a pnce price has certain functions to perform. non-competitive at the consumer level. Corn the consllIIl:er has to pay for the services per- Prices guide the use of some productions even starch, corn meal, corn oil, and com sugar or formed. ~lS affects the amounts the consumer if no actual transfer of ownership occurs. A syrup are not directly competitive with one bu~s and In ~urn affects the amounts sold and the farmer can sell his corn or feed it to his hogs. His another, although each may compete with pnc~s received by the farmer .. decision depends on whether he expects the products made from different raw materials. PrIces. change alm~st constantly. With. no future return from selling hogs will exceed the Corn processors buy the raw commodity in ch~nge m general price leve!s, the relatIve present cash return from selling his com by a competition with livestoCk feeders, manufac- prIces of farm products .may sh.ift. The changes turers of mixed feeds and others may be due to changes m relatIve outputs or to sufficient amount to cover the risks of deferred ,. changes in outputs and prices of competing and sale. In the purchase of farm supplies, buyers ~ complementary products. They may also be due shift from one produce to the other or from one in the short run to changes in weather or other supplier to another in response to relative prices. similar factors. There are fairly measureable The prices of farm products and resources long-run changes in the prices of some farm used in production, both result from the in- products relative to prices of other farm teraction of supply and demand. If either supply products. Those changes may be due to long-run or demand is absent, there will be no exchange shifts in tastes, incomes, technology, or out-puts and no price. Supply reflects attitudes and ac- related products. Prices of farm products also tions of sellers. Demand reflects those of buyers. react to changes in genetal price levels The statement that supply and demand associated with business cycles, protracted. determine price is correct, but not very helpful depression or with general price inflation. in understanding pricing. Supply, in a particular The flexibility over time in most agricultural market for a specific time, means the various prices is a shape contrast with the behavior of quantities sellers will offer at each various many industrial prices. The producers of many prices; usually, the higher the price, the more non-agricultural products are pricemakers. will be offered. Demand, in any particular They tend to have fairly rigid prices, adjusting market over a specific time period, means the to changes in demand by varying the outputs. various quantities buyers are willing to take at Most farmers, however are price takers and tend each of various prices; the lower the price, the to maintain the volume of the output making mOI:e buyers will take. adjustment to changes in. demand largely Both supply and demand may be influenced by through the prices they. receive .. appraisals of future as well as current con- In our highly dynamIC economy, changes m ditions. While the general factors of supply and prices or prjcing influence supply as well as demand lie behind the generation of all prices, demand. The efforts of any change vary among the differences in the specific conditions for Ties also exist among markets for different commodities. At the consumer level there is products, areas, markets, and marketing particular goods or services in particular channels. Special influences may bear upon m-arkets lead to many differel1t prices. obvious and clear-cut competition with certain commodity groups. Price competition is particular products and markets. The particular Distinction is made in price analysis among product and market at the same time may react normal, long-run, and short-run prices. The noticeable among beef, pork, lamb, chicken and turkey. It is evident that consumers vary their to changes in the economy as a whole. Each normal price of. a commodity would result if pricing process thus has its own function and supply and demand conditions remain un- purchases of meats and poultry in response to changes in their relative prices. This shifting of characteristics but the prices of all products are changed for a long period so that the rate of related to some degree. production would equal the rate of consumption. purchases means, for example, that a large supply of pork will tend to reduce the prices of The many differences among products and If the supply that is offered comes from a fixed markets preclude formulation of any single or base of production, where farmers cannot in- competing meats, although to a lesser extent than the price of pork itself. Other commodity simple guide to "efficient" pricing. Pricing may crease all the factors of production they use and be called efficient if, for a given expenditure of where new farmers do not enter production, the areas in which competition at the consumer level is important are canned fruits and juices, and resources, a product of maximum value is ex- resulting market price is called a short-run changed, or if a given value of product is ex- price .. table spreads such as butter and oleo. changed for a minimum expenditure in terms of If, however, farmers can increase their inputs The meaning of prices and uses to which they value or resources. of any and all of the resources they use, and if are put vary with both the marketing stage and Prices are a major determinant of both gross new farmers can enter production, the resulting the time period to which they pertain. Fluc- and net income received by farmers. Sometimes price over a time period is called the long-run tuations in farm prices over a time are usually l the sale of large amounts of farm products yields price. wider than those in retail prices because a lower gross income than would the sale of Types of prices and pricing also vary with marketing margins are often relatively rigid. smaller amounts. It is not easy to control the different levels of the marketing system. Prices Looking at the retail price for some products and output of many farm products. Farmers operate are made and quoted at farm, roadside, local remembering the price he received, the farmer in competition as a rule. outlets, central markets, and in wholesale and may wonder why his return is so much smaller The fluctuation of prices and-incomes received retail channels. There are f.o.b. shipping - point than the retail price. These marketing margins by farmers is one of the major reasons govern- prices, and costs, insurance, and freight prices. reflect the marketing - determined value of the ment programs have been developed to stabilize The different kinds of prices are determined by marketing services used in bringing the product farm prices and incomes. the particular type of market and pricing from the farm to the consumer in the form, and There are many different kinds of firms in the transaction in which the exchange OCCW"S. at the place and time, and in the package or handling and processing ends of the food and Many of the prices one hears about are amount the consumer wants. fiber industries. There are many different kinds quoted, or nominal, prices. They may merely be "The middleman" may be viewed by the of demands among consumers for farm bids or offers, or a trading basis quoted by an farmer as a cause for his receiving a lower price products. Hence, there are many business organized exchange. Distinction must, than he believes equatable. The marketer may decisions made in many different markets as the therefore, be made between a price a buyer is be blamed rather than the marketing system in commodities move through many different offering, a price asked by the seller, and a price its pricing process. Yet, many people - not only channels. So there are many different methods realized in an actual exchange. Realized prices farmers - fail to distinguish clearly between of pricing and many different kinds of prices, alone reflect the actual transaction or affect prices, the pricing process, and the marketing and each type of price is an element in the search farm incomes. system. of buyers and sellers to improve their income. NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 19 -------------------------------------------------- FBS/FPC Will Elect Officers at Annual The NomInating Com- Directors: John Converse, Branch mittee for Farmers Harry Herbruck - Ionia County; Robert Newman, Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. County (Incumbent) Barry County; and George will be reporting the following Gerald Geiger - Huron Baur, Huron Cmmty. nominees to the Board of County (Incumbent) "In addition to these Directors at the Annual Lawrence Metzer - Sanilac nominees, there will be the Meeting to be held on County (Incumbent) opportunity for nominations November 29: Calvin Reetz - Ogemaw to come from the floor, " Arthur Gibbs - Branch County stressed Elton R. Smith, County Roy Thompson - Mecosta president of both Fanners Neil Harris - Saginaw County Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. County (Incumbent) Robert Wenger - Barry and Farm Bureau Services, Wesley Prillwitz - Berrien County Inc. The Annual Meetings of County ' ACCOMMODATlONS REQUEST only to attend the convention and who will not be It is of utmOf..timportance that reservations be made promptly. Rooms not reserved by Please make the following hotel reservation participating in either post convention tour. for me at the Stouffer's Greenway Plaza (where Travelers will leave Lansing by charter mght for November 23 must be released. If additional information is desired on the tours, write Ken- the Michigan delegation will be staying). Houston and return following the convention. Double Room (rate will range from (PLEASE FILL OUT SECTIONS (A), (B) AND neth Wiles, Michigan Farm Bureau, P.O. Box (C). 30960,Lansing, Michigan 48909,or phone 517-321- $48.00 to $52.00 per night for 2 persons) 5661, extension 229. Single Room (rate will range from C (TEXAS-RIO GRANDE) $38.00 to $42.00 per night) For those select~g this alternative, separate (A) RESERVATION REQUESTS Name(s) _ If you are traveling to Houston by tran- night arrangements will be made. Following the sportation other than the charters or tours convention, the air conditioned bus tour will mentioned above, please state what nights you lea ve Houston on January 12. Stops include Address _ will want your room for. Houston; Corpus Christi; King Ranch; Brownsville; Matamores, Mexico; Rio Grande City State Zip.--- Valley; Laredo; Neuvo Laredo, Menco; and San Mail this reservation form and deposit check Antonio. Departure back to Houston is January Telephone _ to: 17 for connecting ffights home. Kenneth P. Wiles Il going by air (FILL OUT SECTIONS (A), (C) County _ Michigan Farm Bureau and (E). If traveling on your own (FILL OUT P.O. Box 30960 SECTIONS (A) and (E). NOTE: Charter plane Room With~ _ Lansing, Michigan 48909 cannot be selected for persons going on post- Make checks payable to: Mlehigan Farm convention tours. Air Reservations From _ Bureau PAGE 22 FARM NEWS SUPPL Y REPORT By GregSbeffield IN GENERAL the heaviest splitting wood. work areas such as shops, Snow tires, antifreeze, and The price index from the They are boon for folks and wherever animals or fall maintenance programs Crop Reporting Service burning wood. LP White people need heat. are in action now at all showed a decline in prices Heaters, humidifiers, snow Good buys are available in dealers. received by farmers for dry blowers, snow shovels, and binder twine at all Farm beans, grain, soybeans, other winter items are being Bureau dealers. Two new items in the cattle, hogs, and eggs. Higher stocked now. It's a good time FARMERS PETROLEUM Farmers Petroleum product prices were received for fruit to line up your supplies while COOPERATIVE lines will be the Mark V Tire. and milk. Fortunately, prices the selection is still large. The A fall promotion op- This is a new, steel-belted, paid by Michigan farmers for White Heaters are clean portunity with good buys and very economical tire. Also, a their supplies appear to be burning gas heaters causing plenty of service is available new high-quality battery coming down or staying the no vapors to irritate eyes. for new heating oil charger under the CO-OP same. Soybean meal, hog They are used in ventilated customers. brand name is available. feed, and beef cattle con- centrates have all come down. Mixed dairy feed 16 percent protein was sharply down on the average. All poultry feeds are down. Liquid fuels have remained steady Unquestionably, mers in are in a serious economic squeeze with the price . many far- Ilion. •• cost of labOr, machinery, land, fertilizer, fuel, and other farm inputs trending el higher in price, or not giving much ground; but Farm Bureau Services and Far- mers Petroleum are pledged to hold prices down as much as possible. fit. FERTILIZER Fertility Helps Solve to be sure you have the proper Fall fertilizer for grain and type and amount when you need plow-down has been slow because of the wet weather. Supplies are good at Farm Crop Stress Problems it this Spring. You save dollars Bureau dealers. Bureau dealers are being Farm Test results from a leading per ton because of out:-Winter contacted now by Farm midwestern university confirm discounts ... You save time Bureau Services for their fertilizer needs perdicted that fertilization does affect crop with fewer planting delays. through 1982. 10,000 tons of potash have stress. Under-fertilized crops been contracted for winter tend to be thirstier crops. By the Farm Bureau Means delivery by Farm Bureau Services and will be con- same token full fertilization helps Total Service veniently stockpiled on the crops deal with stress caused by Your Farm Bureau Saginaw River location. FEEDS overabundance of water. A pro- dealer is a pro. Dairy and hog feeds are in good supply and prices have gram of Full Fertilization with He has the been trending down. The quality Farm Bureau fertilizer is knowledge, the demand for feeds, however, remains high and the Farm the best way to assure high crop products and the Bureau Services Battle Creek Feed Plant is busy supplying yields and better profits. service to help requirements. NuPro Dairy you get better total' Feed continues to be a star performer with ready ac- Get Ready for Spring crop profits .. He ceptance by dairy farmers trying it. NuPro enables Now and Save carries the full dairy animals to produce Your Farm Bureau dealer can range of popular ~. more milk on the same amount of feed. With winter approaching work out a Full Fertilization pro- and effective l .' Farm Bureau dealers are gram based on your soil condi- fertilizers - in- well supplied with a large variety of animal health tions. You can order cluding Hurry-up high analysis products. These will be on and take your starter fertilizers, anhyrdrous, hand at excellent prices to help stave off the winter fertilizer now, bulk-blends, and others. Ask the animal weaknesses generally experienced in the fall. Farm Farm Bureau people today. Bureau produced Services an impressive has and be ready this Spring! animal food slide story available through dealers for VVtw'e lb.r FInn eon.. Am FaRm~ use at your local meetings. It is entitled "Where Quality and Research Meet" , and shows the Farm Bureau story BUreaU in making and distributing feeds for Michigan farmers. HARDWARE Farm Bureau dealers, both FARM IUEAlJ 8EJMCE8. INC Services and Petroleum, will be demonstrating Farm Bureau Savage Log Splitters. These new hydraulic log splitters make light work of NOVE'M15E'R, f9n FARM NEWS PAGE 23 Ingham F.B. Publishes Book Round-up A Good Time/or Yourself to Promote County Agriculture atld your Side-kick - Attend the F.B. Jamboree, By Jim Bernstein There's already been good and wanted to know more Thursday, Dec. 1, "For quite a while I've seen response to the book from about Farm Bureau. "It was 6:30 p.m., G.R. Civic the need to have something area news media, libraries, a real joy to have something Auditorium. that shows what great things and research groups. And the to-show them," she exclaims. Farm Bureau members do." Ingham County members Don your jeans, bibs, Those are the words of Jean plan to use it in their mem- buckskins and plaid shirts It's also a real joy to be Scutt, the secretary of the bership drive. Mrs. Scutt says shown something like County Awards Ingham County Farm a new farm family read about "Farming in Ingham Square Dancing Bureau. What began as a the book in a local newspaper County." dream for Jean and other Ingham County members has Young Farmers Gear Up Make now become reality thanks to some hard work, co- operation, and a great deal of desire. The result of Ingham for State Competition County perserverence Farm Bureau's is a 24-page booklet entitled "Farming in Ingham County." The booklet Short Work was unveiled at the county annual meeting on October 5, when county president of All Your -Wood Charles Wilcox presented a copy to County Commission chairperson Debbie Stabenow. 5 itting Jean Scutt says the project had been in her mind for a long time. "When people think of Ingham County, they think of Lansing, the capitol, Oldsmobile, and Michigan State. Not much agriculture comes to mind," she says. "We wanted to show the Farm eeds Bureau LogSplitter importance of farmers in this county." - for many years of With the approval from the county board of directors, reliable service Jean, Ingham County Inforrnation Chairperson Audrey Stofer, and a com- mittee of Farm Bureau members began collecting pictures, historical and economical information, and "What Should Farm Bureau's role be in Energy perhaps most importantly, Research and Development" was the topic for the financial contributions. District J Discussion Meet which was won by Bruce foster of Berrien County. Foster will advance to the Once the vital data had state Discussion Meet to be held at the MFB annual been collected it was time to meeting. N~vember 30 .. face the real challenge: writing the articles that would go into the booklet. Winner Will Go to AFBF "We began taking for granted that the general public is Michigan Farm Bureau Gregory (Leelanau); District Farm Bureau familiar with technical farm Young Farmers have been 10 - Roberta Beck (Ogemaw) Savage Log Splitter terms," says Mrs. Stofer. By conaucting county and and Bruce Chellis (Antrim). outranks the competition for district Discussion Meet looking to the final product, it's apparent that problem was soon overcome; the contests during the last two months to select two The topics for the state semi-final and final com- safety, performance and durability. It's built to last. You can- FaRm t;~ U articles are easy to un-. derstand, but not so sim- representatives from each district to compete in the petitions will be chosen from those which have been used at not find a comparable log splitter that is as BUreaU state Discussion Meet on county and district levels, strong or as mainte- plified that they become FARM ~ 9SMCE8.1NC insulting. Mrs. Stofer adds, November 30 at the state which include: What should nance free. Ask us today. annual meeting in Grand be the role of Farm Bureau in You'll be glad you did! "We've had some very Rapids. the protection of personal critical farmers read the booklet and approve." District winners who will property rights? What kind of See These Farm Bureau The emphasis of the booklet compete in the state contest organization do farmers want Dealers Today are: District 1- Bruce Foster Farm Bureau to be in the is on the im portance of (Berrien) and Steve Gazdag future? What kind of fiDancial Berrien Co. Farm Bureau Oil Co. 616-461-3531 agriculture in an urban area. Through pictures and tables, (Kalamazoo) ; District 2 - assistance is needed for Chesaning Farmers Co-op 517-845-3042 the purchasing power of John Smoll (Branch) and beginning farmers? What farmers Petroleum Ingham County farmers is Keith Preston (Branch); should Farm Bureau's role be Cooperative, Caro 517-673-4203 shown along with the wide District 3 - Dale Lesser in energy research and Farmers Petroleum variety of commodities (Washtenaw) and Art Currie development? What should be Cooperative, St. Johns 517-224-7900 grown in the county. And (Livingston); District 4 - the role of Farm Bureau in West Branch Farmers Co-op 517-345-0428 there's a special section Craig Schweitzer, James preventing the erosion of Farmers Petroleum showing the contributions Fairbrother (Kent); District local government and local Cooperative, Linwood 517-697-5761 Ingham County farmers 5 - Al Anderson (Clinton) and control of government ac- Howell Co-op Co. 517-546-3960 make in non-farm activities. Mike Borton (Clinton; tivities? Farmers Petroleum "Farmers are totally in- District 6 - Jim Tereschuk The winner of the state Cooperative, Breckenridge 517-842-3575 volved in the community," (Sanilac) and Gary Best Discussion Meet contest will Farm Bureau Services, Pinconning 517-879-3411 says Audrey Stofer. (Sanilac); District 7 - Roger receive an all~xpense paid Schmidt (Oceana) and Jim Farmers Petroleum "Whatever anyone else does - trip for two to the national - volunteer fire departments, Morgan (Osceola); District 8 Cooperative, Cassopolis 616-445.2311 finals at the American Farm school boards, church groups, - David Stoneman Gratiot); Bureau Federation annual Farm Bureau Services, politics - farmers are also District 9 - Bob Naerebout meeting in Houston in Mt. Pleasant 517-773.3670 involved. " (Missaukee) and Bob January. 72'1 PAGE 24 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 1977 State and National Leaders Praise Contributions of Fa.rmer Cooperatives \. o , (Above) Governor Millllcen was presented Michigan Uvestock Exchange loclcet by Exchange president David Morris of Grand ledge prior to Milliken signing to Cooperative Proclamation lost month at the capitol. Month a (Top left) Representatives of various Michigan l cooperatives were on hand for the signing of the proclamation declaring October as Cooperative Month by Governor William Millllcen. (left) Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland, left, received the National Cooperative Month Public Service Award at a Cooperative Month Media luncheon September 30 at the Press Club, " \. Washington, D.C. David W. Fullarlon, chairman of the National Cooperative Month Planning Com- miffee and executive vice president, National Telephone Cooperative Association, made the presentation. Expo '77 Farm Event AUracts 30,000 rU'ES BATTERIES At Michigan's Expo '77, members of the Farmer's Union of Western Ivan $paries of Saginaw County was one of the Australia took a "busmen's holiday" with their Clinton County Farm Bureau hosts. For these farmers from "down under, II like larmer's Visitors many visitors at the Sofemark dlsp'ay during the recent Michigan Farm Expo. $parles registers for everywhere, up-to-date form machinery is a dream and a necessity. the dally drawing for Solemarle tires as Regional Representative Charles Buchholz watches. County Annuals Held Statewide Colin Mann of Scarborough, Western Australia, and Ross Chapp.II, lake Grace, Western Australia, are Interviewed by radio station WRSJ, St. Johns. Mann serves on the Australia Wheat Board and both he and Chappell are members of the Farme,'s Union of W.stern Australia. They County annua' meetings throughout the state were In full swing In October. were part of a group of JO Austrllan farmers and th./r wI"es who ,,/sIted Above, members of Shlawasse. County Farm Bureau consIder county Michigan In early October. resolutions. NOVEMBER, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 25 Israel Tour Offered Foreign Ag Engineers Israel-a land of history- the roots of civilization-the bloom where once there was Visit Michigan Farms barren wasteland. You will land of the Bible-the birth- meet with agricultural officials Judging from their physical place of Christ. and visit the Experiment appearance, there was But Israel has also under- nothing unusual about the Station, the establ ishment of gone a successful agricultural men who disembarked from which was assisted by Michi- the two Michigan State revolution and as a result, has gan State University. You will University buses. But as they become a major agricultural actually visit with operating approached their hosts, the .center of the world, constantly farmers. strange sound of foreign increasing new production Join us in escaping dialects indicated that these techniques. Israel is rich in Michigan's notorious Feb- were not 65 run-of-the-mill avacodos, strawberries and ruary weather to a land of milk agricultural engineers. melons. It is a land of citrus, and honey and winter sun- The foreign agricultural fruit, dairy, chickens, cotton shine. Our group will stay in engineers, all members of the and vegetable crops, as well Israel's finest, deluxe hotels, Economic Community of as a major producer of the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Europe (ECE) and the Food flowers. Hilton. Two nights will also be and Agriculture Organization This February, you can see spent at a Kibbutz Inn near (FAO) had been in Michigan it all on a 1Q-day guided tour Galilee. for a week beginning Sep- MfB board member Art Bailey (second from right) emphasizes especially arranged and de- tember 9. They had stopped a point for an agricu'tural engineer from the Soviet Union signed for the Michigan Farm The cost from Detroit, in- at cash crop operations in during a recent tour of Bailey's Schoo'crolt farm by foreign ag Lapeer and Shiawassee engineers. Bureau. cluding air fare, deluxe hotels, Visit modern Tel Aviv, walk full Israeli breakfast, sight- Counties and a potato farm in seeing and much, much more, Montcalm County. This was the rural countryside around the Sea of Galilee. Visit Nazareth and Bethlehem and is only $1,085.00. Watch . next month's their last stop - the swine operation of Michigan Farm White Heaters ... those special places men- Michigan Farm News for more Bureau board member tioned in the Bible. Surround yourself with the majesty of Jerusalem and see the desert details. Also for more informa- tion, complete and mail the coupon below: Arthur received Bailey. assistance Bailey guiding the tour from his sons Curtis and Harlow. Earlier in Save pigs, feed --------------------------- TO: Larry Ewing, Michigan Farm Bureau P.O. Box 30960 that Friday, the tour had stopped in Van Buren County to observe grape harvesting. and fuel. Lansing, MI 48909 Prior to their week in Michigan, the engineers had I would like more information about the February, 1978 tour attended the annual meeting to Israel. of the ECE and FAO in Washington. It marked the Name. _ first time the organizations had ever met in the United Address. _ States. According to a tour City (Zip). _ organizer, the main interest Phol1e _ of the Europeans was agricultural mechanization. "Not only have they been looking at uses of various Protect your pigs from dis- "No-Fault" Program Available machinery and equipment," ease. Save fuel. And use less feed. All with a White said Dr. Ted Louden of A slide-tape program Fault resolution passed by Michigan State University's Heater. examining Michigan's con- MFB delegates at last year's Department of Agricultural Provide a safer environ- troversial No-Fault auto annual meeting. Engineering, "they have also ment for your sows and pigs. insurance system has been The slide-tape program 'shown interest in the way it's Keep ventilated barns dry. produced by Farm Bureau cites case histories from the manufactured.' , Protect against bacteria- Insurance Group for files of Farm Bureau Louden pointed out that laden, moist air. Pigs don't presentation throughout the Insurance Group to help most of the tourists were have to convert feed into state. illustrate the shortcomings of body heat to keep warm. policymakers and ad- White Heaters are direct- Entitled "No-Fault: the No-Fault law. ministrators in the If you would like this fired. No fuel lost up a flue Promises and Problems," the agriculture departments of stack. Unique design elill1i- 15-minute program is program shown to a Farm their respective nations. nates heat loss. available to Michigan Farm Bureau group or civic "They are looking for ideas Ideal for farrowing, nurs- Bureau groups and any other organization in your area, that might be applied in their ery and finishing barns. organizations that might be please return this coupon to: countries," he added, White Heaters meet gas interested. Communications Dept., '~althoughin some areas, like heater design and emission The program explains how Farm Bureau Insurance wastewater disposal, they are safety standards. No-Fault works and points Group, 7373 W. Saginaw, more advanced than we are." There's a size right for out the system's advantages Lansing, Mich. 48909. your barn. All thermostat- and disadvantages. One A representative of Farm ically controlled. section of the program Bureau Insurance will bring Come in and see us. We'll suggests changes that could the presentation to your help you save pigs, feed and make the No-Fault law more meeting and answer f u e I. ""'-"...,......--- .... efficient and covers the No- questions from the audience. FaRmr1 -----------------------~ Yes, I am interested in having someone from Farm Bureau Insurance Group show fhe No-fault slide-tape program fo a BUreaU J...... -...u.u • .....as '\IC group in my area. Name _ See These Farm Bureau Dealers Today Address _ Berrien Co. Farm Bureau Oil Co. 616-461-3531 Farmers Petroleum Town State---- z,p---- Cooperative, Caro 517-673-4203 COUNTY PHONE _ Farm Bureau Services, Kalamazoo 616-381-0596 Group that will see program --' _ Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Cassopolis 616-445-2311 Date and time you'd like it shown _ Farm Bureau Services, Return this coupon to: Communications Dept., farm Bureau Stanwood 616.823-2081 Insurance Group, 1313 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Mich. 48909. 723 PAGE 26 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 1977 Jaycees, FBIG to Honor Young Farmer The Michigan Jaycees and The Outstanding Young must be farm operators who Livonia Feb. 11, and the top Farm Bureau Insurance Farmer (OYF) Program derive at least two-thirds of state winner will compete for Group have joined forces recognizes farmers between again this year in the search the ages of 18and 35 for their their income from farming. Each Jaycee chapter in national honors in Topeka, Kan., the weekend of Feb. 18. Renew Your for Michigan's Outstanding contributions to agriculture, Michigan will select a local Young Farmer of 1977. conservation and the com- winner who will be honored at The OYF program is In communities throughout munity. l\1ichigan, the Jaycees and This is the third year that a farmer recognition banquet or similar local ceremony. designed to bring about a better understanding of the Farm Bureau FBIG agents will work FBIG has co-sponsored the The deadline for submitting importance of farming in together to select a local Outstanding Young Farmer a local winner into the communities through the Outstanding Young Farmer Program with the Michigan statewide OYF judging is state. Full information is winner, who will then com- Jaycees. pete for statewide and Nominees need not be December 20. Statewide available from the local Dues Today winners will be honored at a Jaycee chapter or from the national honors. Jaycee members, but they State Jaycees banquet in local FBIG agent. FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 25 word ad per month per mem- deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Mi. bership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or 512.50 count as one word NON- 48904 Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy submitted. ME"'BE R advertisers: 15cents per word one edition) two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy FARM EQUIPMENT FARM EQUIPMENT DOGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN MISCELLANEOUS HARLEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock Wir FOR SALE: 300 Gallon Unico self contained FOR SALE: Laborador Retrievers -- blacks AFRICAN VIOLETS. Fresh cut leaves and FREE MUSIC LESSON, "Learn Chord drowers. Picks 1 to 16" dia. The World' ~ bulk tank. Also n One Row ground driven and yellows. K.C. registered. Excellent in starter plants. Descriptive price list 35c. Playing." Piano; organ. guitar. Simple new Besl. Phone 313-376-4791. Earl F. Reinelt. corn binder with carrier .. Rober Schmidt, hunting. retrieving and show. $75.00 Gail's Violets. R NO.4, St. Johns, Mich. system. Davidsons. 6727 MFN Metcalf, 4465 Reinelt. Deckerville. Mich. 48427. (5.H. RR 1 Rothbury. Phone: (616) 861.4957 or 861- Weidman. Mich. (517) 644.3556. (9.4t.19f) 48879. Shawnee Mission. Kansas 66204. (11.1t.19p) 23p) 2522. (11.lt.25f) (3.tf.19p) GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES for sale. WILL KIT: Includes 64 page attorney's WANTED. John Deere D or GP Tractor. FOR SALE: -- Spring teeth for John Deere 8 weeks old. AKC. Champion. hunting and SAUSAGE MAKERS, GREAT RECIPES. booklet. "What everyone should know about For sale: Delaval 210 Gallon Bulk Tank. cultivator ... Narrow front end for John campanions. Shots. wormed. Ray Bologna, Frankfurters. Head Cheese, wills" .. 4 will forms .- only 13.00 (Free Wheat and Oat Straw. LeRoy Keinath. R No. Deere tractors. h Cylinder Block for "720" Buckingham. Eaton Rapids. Phone: (517) Summer. Blood and Pork Sausage. $1.00 "Personal assets record" and "Executor's 4. Vassar. Michigan 517-652.2388. John Deere Tractor. n Also two wheel im- 663.8039. (11-2t.21t) Hamiltons Box 652.131 New Ulm. Mn. duties") K. Boileau. Kingston. Michigan (11.H.24p) plement trailer with tilt bed. n Also John 48741. (11.2t-15f5p) 56073. (11-lt.21p) Deere three point No. 80 rear blade 6 ft. FOR SALE: Two English Shepherd males good. Phone (517) 845.2449. (11-lt.25f15p) six months old. Working with livestock. FAMILY TREE: Trace your lineage-fun. GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE Warren Finkbeiner. 7725 Willow Road. facinating. "My Family Tree" 17"x22". EQUIPMENT. Farm Fans Dryers. Brock Clinton. MI. Phone: (313) 429.9703. C11.1t-21f) $2.00. "Our Family Tree" 22"xJ4". S3.00. Bins. Bucket Elevators. service. Sales. Installation. Keith Otto. G.E. Knierim Sales. LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS Antique style paper. Boileau. Kingston. Michigan 48741. Instructions. K. (l1.lt. BORDER COLLIE PUPS -. Healthy. in- Inc.) Blissfield 49228. Phone (51]) 443.5471. 26p) telligent. Champion pedigree. J. Baird. R 1. (4.tf.25p) REGISTERED APPALOOSAS FOR SALE _ Lowell. M149331. Phone (616) 897-9462. 1l1-tf. ARMY GMC 1965 .. 21f2.ton. 6x6 shop van. ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500 lb. round Stallion service. Narl Champion Appaloosa 15f) !. top T.B. bloodlines. Excellent disposition Also 1952 GMC 2'h.ton cargo truck -- low bales. Heavy duty 1" square tubing. Only 595.75. Rectangular feeders also available. & conformation. Discount to 4.H. Phone 517- mileage. witt! or without front winch -- good REAL ESTATE condition. McEwen Farms. (313) 659-6535. Free literature. Dealerships available. Starr 543.7197, Charlotte. Mich. (1.H.24p) JOB OPPORTUNITIES Flushing. (11-lt-15f) National. 219 Main. Colchester. IL 62326. QUARTER HORSES. Disposition for 4-H FOR SALE BY OWNER:. St. Johns area. 9 (11-lt.29p) ability for catfle. conformation for show. PAINTING, Tuck pointing. sand blasting. acre farmette. Exceptionally nice country NUTMEATS, PECANS, ALMONDS. Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a caulking. registered steeple- jaCk. fully in- property. Remodeled 5 bedroom home. New Bargains! Cane Creek Farm. Cookeville, TIRE CHAINS - DEALERS COST. All sizes priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms. sured. E.R. Wilcox. J42~ E. Beaver Rd .• Bay Tenn. 38501. carpeting. fireplace. Good barn. granary, and kinds for farm and garden tractors. Rosebush. Phone 517.433-2925. (3- H.24p) Citv. Phone 517.684.7640. (6.tf-20R.l mature shade and fruit trees. fenced (2-1lt-l0p) trucks. can •. Also logging. towing binders pasture, beautiful inside and out .. 159.900.00. and accessories. New Hudson Power (313) POLLED CHAROLAIS: For Sale Polled A\lOID THE MIDDLEMAN and save. Farm Phone (517) 224.4349. (9-3t.15f15p) 437-1444. (9.6t-25f) WATCH REPAIR - Any make cleaned. Bulls and Polled Bred Females. By LCR post and rustic rail fencing. Ivan R. Malnar, repaired. internal parts. crystals. crowns Perfecto DukeJ57. Performance tested. R.J. Wholesale Cedar Post Yard. Route 3. Rapid HOMElITE 20 PERCENT OFF on all sizes included. 3 day shop service, wrist watches Eldridge & Sons. call (616) 868-6223.(5.tf.24p) River. Michigan. 49878. Phone (906) 474. KALKASKA 10 acres. $10,000. 1 mile from $10.00, pocket $24.00. No electrics. Elgin village limits. - Pines. Well. Septic Tank. pumps. multi-purpose saws. pro-chain saws. 9172. (4.tf.15p) PUREBRED YORKSHIRE or Chester trained craftman. Mail order repair since tampers and 2750 to 7500 Watt generators. Electricity. Ribbon. (906) 569.3786. Esther New Hudson Power (313) 437.1«4. (9.6t-24f) White Boars and Gilts for sale at all times, 1952. Free mailer. Hub's Service. 3855 Hopps Carpenter. Ozark RR 1. Moran, Mich. $SOO/THOUSAND STUFFING EN. Rd., Elgin III. 60120. (10-6t.39p) Satisfaction guaranteed. Broadview Farms. 49760. (5.tf.24p) VELOPESll Free Supplies. Immediate Bill McCalla. 4100 Stone School. Ann Arbor. "Calf Buggy" Something new. Individui!' income guaranteed! Send stamped ad. Phone (313) 971.1804. pens for newborn calves. Write for pa,n- dressed envelope: Homeworker, Box 427. FOR SALE: Apples Retail and Wholf'Sale LAND-HOME.WATER-BARGAlNS Still (7.12t.25f) phlet. Alvin Frahm. 10320 Holland Road (i•• - NH, Troy, MT 59935. (l0-2t.19p) Blossom Orchards 3597 Hull Rd. (Old US Available in Sunbelt. Arkansas. Quarterly 46) Frankenmuth 48734. Phone 517.652.6692. FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts. also 127) Leslie Mi. Phone 589-8251. Gift Catalogue 15 Year. Satisfaction Guaranteed. (12- tf.23p) Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter Packages shipped by United Parcel Ser. Farm.Home buyer's Guide. Lum and Abner AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISALS family. 6SA5 Cogswell Rd., Romulus. MI vice. (9.4t.25f) HighWay. Pine Ridge. AR 71966. (9:.)t.27p) specialiZing in Farm Personal. Household & FOR SALE: New idea; 2 row pull top corn 48174. Phone evenings (313) 721.0240. (9.tf. Antiques. Special rates for Farm Bureau picker. always inside S3200.oo. Ronald 23f) FRF:E FRUIT CATALOG - 82 varieties of members. James R. Erskine. Freeland. FOR SALE: 80 acre farm. $96.000. Chapin. Hampshire. Deford. MI 48729. Phone: (517) Mich. 517.695.9182. strawberries; brambles; grapes; or. Info. (219)432.2898 .. 8 p.m. (11-2t-llp) 683.2271. <10.2t.19f) FOR SALE • New Zealand White Rabbits. (11-H.20p) namental shrubs & trees; dwarf and stan- bred for top meat production. "Rabbits are dard fruit trees (apples. peaches. cherries. FOR SALE: 2 Giehl self unloading wagons our only business." Dettmers Bunny Patch. plums. pears. apricots. nectarines. figs). FARM •. 320 A. Grade A Dairy Farm. 2 new LAND CLEARING and Bulldozing. By the and chopper. Also 300 gal. Milk Cooler. Phone 517-584-3765, Caron City. MichL Write for a copy from: DEAN FOSTER barnS. silo. 3-bedroom home, U.P .• $98.000, hour or by the job. Tom Tank. Eagle. Henry Carpenter. 6SA5 Cogswell. Romulus. (7.H.24p) NURSERIES. Box FBN-l0. Hartfo;-d. John McDonald. Realtor. Pickford. Mi. lw'\ichigan48822. Phone 517.626.6677. (5.tf.18p) Mi. 48174. Phone (313) 721-0240. (9.H.23f) Michigan 49057. (616) 621.2419. 49774. (906) 647.5211. (ll.1t.23f) FAIRFIELD FARMS POLLED SHOR- (8.4t.40b) THORNS since 19tH. Michigan's oldest HOMEWORKERSl $200.00 weekly possible FOR SALE: 1970 Chism. Rider Grape Shorthorn herd. Visitors welcome. Ray FOR SALE: Cheboygan County, 12x6O addressing (longhand or typing) and stuf. BOOK .. WEIGHT! A BETTER WAY TO Harvester is good condition. Write or call Peters. 4 miles southeast of Elsie on Riley mobile home with 10><30addition, 2 utility Road. fing envelopes! Experience unnecessary! LOSE (Bible Formula) 128 pages. $1.SO plus Roy Forraht Rl Berrien Springs. Mich. sheds. Gas heat also Chimney to bum wood. Details. send stamped self-addressed en. 15c postage. From: R. Campbell, P.O. Box 49103. (616) 473.1730. (9.tf.21p) (7.H.23p) On one acre nicely wooded. and garden spot velope. Garrett, Box 8065.MF. Newark, DE «4. Waterford. Mich. 48095. (12.tf.24p) 19711. on good road. electric. telephone, good well. FOR SALE: Reg. and Grade Holstein (2.tf.15b) Ideal retirement or vacation home. In good FARROWING STALLS - Complete $95.50 1" Breeding Bulls from High Producing Dams. hunting. fishing, skiing, and snow moblling tubular steel construction. Dealerships OHIA records. Clarkstead Hal. Farm, 819 LOG CABIN building instructions. 304 area. Ten miles from Mackinac Bridge. available. Free literature. STARR Tamarack Rd., Pittsford. Mich. Phone ( 517) INTERESTED IN EARNING some, decent. pages ... illustrated! ! Satisfaction Walter Streleck, 12007 Roosevelt Road. NATIONAL. 219 Main. Colchester. Illinois 567.8626. (5.tf.2lp) honest. extra money? Sure wouldn't hurt to guaranteed. 15.95 postpaid. Glenn Smith Saginaw. MI 48603. Telep"hone (517) 642. 62326. listen would it? Eileen VanHecke. 7620 Enterprises. Box 1513. Dept. F.81. Akron, ~990. (ll.1t.2SfAJp) (11.1t.19p) COW TRIMMING makes your cows feel Meisner. Marine City. MI 48039. (11.lt.24f) Ohio 44309. better. produce better and makes you more OO.2t.11p) money. Call Bob Presson. RFD 3. Evart. MI JD 200 STACK WAGON S6SOO;New Idea 311 49631. Phone (616) 734.5051. (10H.14p EVERLOV'IN HAM SMOKING MACHINE CHRISTMAS TREES WANTED: We need wide row picker $2200; WANTEDn3 pt. buzz FRANCHISE. Smoke and sell country cured premium quality 6' to 10' scotch pine, HAY LISTING saw and Ford pulley and rear pulley for 504 CORRIEDALE SHEEP. Purebred Breeding smoked hams wholesale. mail order. Some douglas fir, and blue spruce. We are also IHC. (517) 634-5789. (ll.lt.15flp) stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F: territories still available. S3.000 starting looking for plantations to manage. C.!'lvin Dieterle. 7285 Textile Rd .• Saline, Mich. Michigan Farm Bureau is now making cash investment. Free fact filled color Pete Lutz. Fruit Haven Nursery Inc. Kaleva, ~176. Phone (313) 429.7874. <1.H.19p) ava i1able a Hay and Silage Listing Service. brochure kit. Write Everlov'in PaCking Co., Michigan 49645. Phone (616) 889.4932. (9.3t. FOR SALE: DeLaval n Double Four Milking 15f14p) Buyers and sellers can list their needs and P.O. Box 4007. Huntsville, Alabama Parlor feeders. Used only 2 months. For ..,ILKING SHORTHORNS . Young bulls. offerings in the classified section of the 34802. (ll.6t-39b) more information call after 5:00 p.m .• (616) (earrings and calves for sale. Write or visit Michigan Farm News. The service is free to FOR SALE: 16 ft. alumInum travel trailer .. 734.2373. (11.2t.20f) Stanley M. Powell and Family. In!:leside Farm Bureau members. If you have hay for sleeps 6, gas furnace. stove, lights n electric Farm. R.R. 2. Box 238. Ionia. Mich. 48846. sale or want to purChase hay, simply mail refrigerator, lights. 7355 Warner Rd., Saline, your request to: Hay and Silage Listing. FOR SALE: 415 Gallon Sunset bulk milk ( 6.tf.25p) OF INTEREST TO WOMEN MI 48176. Phone: (313) 429.9666, 429.5128, or Michigan Farm Bureau. 7373 W. Saginaw 429.2470. (10.2t.251) lank. Ford 771 loader or one arm loader. FOR SALE - YORKSHIRE serviceage boars H~., Lansing. MI 48909. Your ad, 15 words Good Condition. Martin Lowell. Marcellus. and open gilts top bloodlines tested at MSU HOMEMADE CHEESE! HARD, SOFT & or less. should include the amount and FEATHERS WANTED - Highest Prlcesl . Phone: ~616) 646-9821. (11.2t.22f) test station. All registered stock. 'RiChard COTTAGEt Make it yourself! Easy. quality of hay or silage you want to buy or Goose . 54.00 lb., Duck. $2.50 lb., (Wild. S.SO Cook. '/2 mile east Mulliken. M.AJ. Phone 517. delicious! Complete instructions! Recipes. sell plus your name, address and phone per lb. less), Used. $.SO lb. Country Bedding, 649.8988. (3. tf-24p) 51.00 Hamiltons Box 652.131 New Ulm. MN number. 330 E. St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Ind. 46202 . FOR SALE: Oliver double 16" trip trailer 56073. (l1.lt.20p) FOR SALE: 5 Registered Yearling Holstein Ship Parcel Post. C.O.D., we also pay plow. Phone: (517) 647.6859, Portland, bulls, and up to 18 mos. Sired by Priority, freight. <10.tf.34b) CHOICE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: 4.000 Michigan. (11.1t.12f) Nugget. Magnet. Elevation, Charm. One bales first and second cutting. GREEN FREEZER DOUGHSl Make your ownl Save TREE FARM. 6929 Trumble Road. 51. Clair, from 18,123M as 2y, maternal sister n.8J1M. FOR SALE -- Blond Console piano, Phone time, moneyl Breads. buns. rolls. Complete. MI 48079. Phone (313) 329.4284. (11.1 t.22f) NEW FORD 5000 series gas replacement her dam 18.048M. Tested. ready to move. (517) 647.6859. Portland. Michigan. (ll.lt.9f) easy instructions. $1.00 Hamlltons Box 652. motor. complete with starter and generato~. George Robb. Fowlerville. Phone (517) 223. 131. New Ulm, Minn. 56073. (1l.1t.21p) can be converted to diesel. n 7780 Challis 9462. (ll.lt.25f14b) CUSTOM BLUEBERRY PLANT FOR SALE - 3SOOBales. early cut alfalfa. Road. Brighton. (313) 229.2277. (1l.1t.22f) PROPOGATION. Growers save 104 per Brome Hay .. also 150 bales Red Clover Hay. WANTED TO BUY: Belgian filley colt. AFRICAN VIOLETS 12 different labeled plant by supplying your own cuttings. For Gilbert Davis, Sandusky. MI, (313) 648.2806. about 1 year to 8 months old. Elmer Weaver. leaves $4.00. Rooted leaves postpaid 12 for details call (616) 764.1451 or 764.1454. Plants (11.lt.2Of) R 2. Gladwin. MI 48624. Phone (517) 426- sa.SO. Leaves wIth plantlets 6 for 55.15. Also and price lists available. (11-4t-25f) WANTED: One flexible shaft shearing 7744. (11.lt.20f) iris and ~y lilies. Violet list 2Oc. Theo machine with an E B or wider head. Contact Jensen. 4090 W. Barnes, Millington, MI FOR SALE: 900 bales 2nd alfalfa. Con. FOR SALE: 1973 IntI. JA ton pickup. 4 wheel E.R. Barton. 920 Miller Road. Plainwell. BASOLO BEEFALO CATTLE AND MEAT. 48746. ditioned. and no rain. $2.00 per bale. Phone drive, 51.000 miles. FM & CB radio. with 8 ft. Michigan 49080. (11.1 t-22f) Semen from 57.00. Full story and prices. (6.6t.15flOp) (313) CHI.766J. Monroe. (ll.1t.16f) camper. self.contained. furnace. sleeps 4. Write American Beefal0 Breeders. 4152 N. $2.750.00. Complete. Phone: Caro, (517) 673. FOR SALE: One Row Potator Digger and Lapeer. Lapeer. MI. Phone (313) 793.4552. (11 2032. (11.lt-25t) McCormick Corn Binder. Call (517) SW2 tf 23b) PEARL SNAP FASTENERS - 124 COLORS FOR SALE: Corn Silage. 1000 tons. excellent 4849 or '517) 686 5290. Saginaw. I" It-15f) AND STYLES. Sewing Supplies. Not quality. Trucking available. Alfalfa Hay, FOR SALE: Registered Finnish Landrace available in stores. Free catalog. Bee Lee FIR E PLACE WOOD for sale. well seasoned. 1500 bales. excellent quality. Lyle rarT' lambs and crossbred ewe lambs. Benne FOR SALE' Gm Pole for erecting gram Company, Box 20558 . MF, Dallas, Texas split and delivered. Call (517) 521.3144 or 521- LeCronier. 5855 Flajole Rd .• Freeland. 48623. Farm. Sturgis (616) 651 8718 or 651-2763. (11. bins. ~50 00. Phone (517) 568.3256. (11 It llf) 75220. (5-9t.23p) 4155. (11.3t 13f) Phone (517) 496-3527. (11 1t.15f) 1t 17f) NOVEMB E R, 1977 FARM NEWS PAGE 27 See your local Farm Bureau Services or Farmers Petroleum dealer FaRmr1 for more information about transportation, lodging, etc. BUreaU FARM BUR£AU SERVICES INC FARMERS PETROLEUM PAGE 28 FARM NEWS NOVEMBER, 1977 you've got a lot Of money under one roof All the machinery you used for planting, cultivating and harvesting is stored out of the weather ... probably all under one roof. Feed inventory, livestock or stored grain may also be protected under one roof or in a building complex. A real danger to all that personal property exists. Should disaster like fire or wind strike, much of your stored personal property could be damaged or destroyed. But you have a hedge against disaster ... properly updated farm personal property insurance. Take a pencil and paper. Jot down the value of personal property you have stored or protected for the winter. Then call your Farm Bureau Insurance Agent to find out the reasonable cost for effectively insuring your farm persona I property. your greatest risk Is now I FARM BUREAU ~ INSURANCE GROUR FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • COMMUNITY SERVICE INSURANCE