Publication of Michigan Farm Bureau 1-=1 June 15, 1991 Farm Pesticide Collection - Successful Photos: Courtesy of MDA A Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) program to collect banned and un- Natural Resources, and county Environ- mental Health Divisions. usable farm pesticides netted 109,000 pounds of pesticides from 322 farms in 23 "The team approach was critical in getting Michigan counties, according to Pesticide farmers interested in and trustful of the and Plant Pest Management Division program, which naturally increased par- Director Dr. Chuck Cubbage. ticipation," says Cubbage. "It was also a great educational opportunity to let farmers A project summary released to the Ag know what each agency is doing in dealing Commission at its May meeting shows, an with this issue." average of 338 pounds of pesticides per participant was collected, at a cost of $621 Process per participant or $2.00 per pound of Recommended regional collection sites material collected. The average age of the were selected based on a number of factors, pesticides collected was 20 years and in- including crop types and pesticides used. cluded the likes of DDT and lead/arsenic Surveys were then mailed to farmers in the pesticides. region asking if they had unusable pes- ticides they wanted to dispose of and, if so, The 1990-91 program, modeled after a suc- how much. According to Cubbage, 10 to 15 cessful 1988 pilot farm collection program percent of those who could have par- in Northwest Michigan, was financed by ticipated did so. $200,000 of MDA funds in the form of grants to eight regional collection sites, to "The survey forms were either returned to cover transportation and disposal of the the county CES agents, or the county en- chemicals. vironmental health departments," said registered for use, the Extension agent Future Program Efforts Cubbage. "CES agents then made follow- would try to find a use for the pesticide." Cubbage attributes the success of the pro- A 1990 MDA national survey of other state up phone calls to farmers, who returned the gram to the team effort approach that in- agricultural collection programs indicated surveys, to gather more information." To assure higher participation, MDA was cluded representatives from the Coopera- that a third collection effort would result in able to arrange for modified EPA manifest- substantially heavier participation than tive Extension Service, MDA, Michigan The follow-up phone calls were used to ing requirements that allowed farmers to Farm Bureau, Michigan Department of either of the prior collections in a given determine the safety of the pesticide con- transport banned pesticides to the regional region, possibly as much as 2 million tainers, and repackaging and safety tips for collection site. According to Cubbage, a pounds statewide, because of a greater trust proper handling were also given. The calls delay in getting this agreement may have and understanding of a collection program. also helped determine the type and amount hindered participation in the program be- Site Cost of material to be brought in, explained Cub- cause of farmer liability concerns. Adrian $18,000 .10,600 Results of MDA's 1990-91 collection seem bage. to support that projection. Participation in Escana~a $1.1,000 6,218 Once chemicals were delivered to regional Nothwestem Michigan increased 66 per- Posen $6,000 1,512 "If a farmer wanted to get rid of a pesticide, collection sites, material was transported by cent from the 1988 pilot program levels. whether they didn't feel comfortable with a licensed hazardous waste contractor to be Traverse City $76,000 34,400 Cubbage also noted that participation in the it or didn't have a use for it, they could disposed of in a licensed hazardous waste Muskegon $48,000 23,525 1990-91 program increased as the program bring it in regardless if it was a banned incinerator, with the exception of lead/ar- proceeded from region to region. Clarksville $18,000 20,609 chemical or not," said Cubbage. "In a num- senic and mercury compounds, which had Watervliet $23,000 11 ,855 ber of cases, if the chemical was still to be disposed of in a hazardous waste See "Collection" - continued landfill because of heavy metal compounds. onpageB Total $200,000 108,719 Avg. Cost $621/participant Canola Research and Production Tour on June 27 - St. Johns Avg. Collected 338lbs./paticipant Disposal Cost $1.84/pound Farmers interested in growing canola can demonstrations will be discussed. Economic comparisons between wheat and canola get updated agronomic advice during a June production will also be discussed. More information about the tour can be obtained from Counties Involved - Alpena. Antrim. Barry, Benzie •.. 27 tour and educational program scheduled Larry Copeland at MSU by calling 517 -353-9545, or from Giles Roehl at the Clinton County Berrien, Casso Cheboygan. Delta. Grand Traverse, Ionia; to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Smith Hall on the Cooperative Extension Service, at 517-224- 5240. Kalkaska. Leelanau, Mason, Monroe, Montcalm, Clinton County fairgrounds in S1. Johns. Photo: MSU Outreach Communications Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana,. Presque The event is being sponsored by MSU's Isle, 51. Joseph. Van Buren. Cooperative Extension Service. Included in the morning session will be tours of two sites where the crop is being grown near S1. Johns. Robert Kissane is growing three varieties of canola on 80 acres, and Stanley Thelen is growing six varieties of canola on 25 acres. A growers' panel will discuss canola production before the luncheon in Smith Hall. Speaking during the marketing session will be Bill Campbell of Countrymark in S1. Johns; Dale Jury, Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Lansing; and Carol Mc- • Keegan, Archer Daniels Midland, Ltd., Windsor, Ontario. Tours of the canola research plots at MSU will begin at 1:30 p.m. During the research tour, canol a variety trials, disease control and nutrient management research plots, and canola and sugar beet compatability Capitol Comer - Michigan Fann Weather - Fann Business Outlook - Michigan Farm News BS June 15,1991 E3 Fast-Track Opportunities In Brief... Iowa Seeking Disaster Declaration for Expansion in a Iowa Gov. Terry Brandstad has asked USDA Secretary Edward Madigan to declare 44 Competitive Iowa counties disaster areas because of wet conditions that have delayed corn plantings. In the 44 counties that Brandstad is asking to be declared disasters, about 47 percent of the Environment crop was not planted as of May 29 because of extreme wet conditions, according to the governor's office. That means some 2.55 million acres have not been planted and many will not be planted this year. Thanks to recent action by Congress, fast-track trade negotiating authority is now a The disaster status would allow Iowa farmers to seek special treatment under 1991 farm reality. International trade negotiations in the GATTand the beginning of talks with programs. The north and south central counties have been hardest hit by wet weather. Mexico and Canada had been stalled while lawmakers debated the fast-track issue. According to Branstad's plea, it is "highly probable" that nearly one-half of the corn crop But now, Bush administration negotiators can do their best to hammer out a acres in the 44 counties will not be planted by June 10, with a yield loss of 30 percent or successful conclusion to these trade talks without worrying about being "second- more. guessed" and micro-managed by Congress. We don't know if the talks will result in successful agreements, but Farm Bureau s concern all along has been that the talks Yields on corn not planted by June 1, on average, will drop 16 percent below normal, at least be given a chance to succeed. according to Iowa State University Extension Service specialists. If corn is not planted by June 10, yield losses of 29 percent can be expected, and if not planted until June 20, yield U.S. trade representative Carta Hills recently noted that "U.S. farmers are the most losses could reach 45 percent or more. Rain continues to be a factor in the Iowa weather productive in the world. A freer and fairer trading system will enable U.S. producers forecast. Recent rainfalls in Iowa are expected to cause further planting delays. to maximize that competitive advantage. Agricultural exports currently account for more than $40 billion a year in sales, providing about one-fifth of farmers' cash On March 28, USDA predicted Iowa farmers would plant 13 million acres of corn and U.S. receipts. About one-third of U. S. harvested crop acreage is produced for export each farmers 76.12 million corn acres. So the 2.55 million acres in the 44 Iowa counties left year. These exports create a half-million farm jobs plus another half-million process- unplanted could make up 3.3 percent of intended U.S. corn acres and almost 20 percent of ing, packaging and shipping jobs." Iowa's intended plantings. American farmers clearly have a great stake in reforming the current trading system. Agriculture Undersecretary Richard Crowder, testifying before the House Agricul- Health Care Costs Continue Soaring ture Committee, said that "foreign countries shut out imports and stimulate high A survey of 15 leading insurance firms indicates an average comprehensive corporate production and low consumption with artificially high domestic prices. Then they medical plan will cost 24 to 32 percent more this year than last, according to a recent Wall dump their surplus production on the already overburdened world market. The Street Journal report. strong competitive advantages of U.S. farmers and agriculture firms are too often stymied, resulting in world market prices which are chronically low and unstable." Costs for a major medical plan with basic hospital coverage will rise 25 to 34 percent, while a preferred-provider managed-care network could cost from 20 to 25 percent more. Farm Bureau will follow the GATT and Mexico/Canada free trade negotiations closely to determine whether eventual agreements represent fair and equitable Major contributors to the overall 24 percent increase are a 35 percent increase in outpatient treatment for farmers. We will be sending a delegation to Switzerland this month to care, a big increase in new medical technology and the use of new services and equipment. monitor the GATT. In addition, Farm Bureau will be especially interested in ensuring More modest increases will be for AIDS treatment, hospital room and board, drugs and the Mexican market will be open to U. S agricultural commodities. We certainly intend aging population. to carefully watch formation of the transition period to free trade and the safeguards that must be built in for import-sensitive commodities like Michigan asparagus. USDA Reports Little Reform in Soviet Agriculture Agriculture as an industry should encourage our trade negotiators to continue to The USDA report on Soviet agricultural reform says little progress has been made. Political work diligently in positioning us in a more fair trading environment in the world columnist David Broder, in a Washington Post editorial, says aid we give to the Soviets market. Anything less would cheat farmers out of their potential for economic should be in forms other than money. The Soviets need better technology, better organiza- prosperity in the future. /\ f) *P tion and a different political climate. H OUUA^ The Soviets have wasted no time in using the $1 billion francs in credit offered by France, Jack Laurie, President according to SL Reuters report. Neither did they wait long to cash in on the $1 billion in loan guarantees from the United States to buy agricultural products. Extension of additional U.S. Michigan Farm Bureau credit to the Soviets is still under consideration by the administration. MDA Hearing on Onion Program Amendments Petitions signed by 39 producers were submitted to the Michigan Department of Agriculture requesting an amendment to change the current assessment rate from 2 cents per bag (4 cents per hundredweight) to 3 cents per bag (six cents per hundredweight) for each bag of onions shipped. mmdwwwmr\ dim \*wm-mwmzm± According to MDA Director Bill Schuette, a public hearing is scheduled June 17 at MDA's hearing room, 611 W. Ottawa Street, corner of Ottawa and Pine Streets in Lansing, BUILDINGS beginning at 1:30 p.m., to consider the amendment. Interested persons who cannot attend the hearing may submit testimony in writing, which should be sent to Nancy Walter, MDA, Center for Agricultural Innovation and Develop- ment, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909. 1992 Conservation Reserve Program Signup Farmers will soon have another opportunity to bid (apply.) for enrollment in the Conserva- tion Reserve Program (CRP). The next sign-up period for 1992 contracts will run from July 8 to July 19, 1992. In Michigan, any land that has been used to produce crops two or more years out of the last five years is eligible for enrollment. Bids accepted to date have been comparable with local rental rates. Priority consideration is given to bids that include conservation easements for long-term conservation practices such as windbreaks, grassed waterways and filter strips. LIVESTOCK OR STORAGE Landowners and operators interested in the program should contact their local ASCS office "We can meet 'your' building needs." for program details and to place a bid for enrollment. Michigan Farm News is Published 20 times annually: By the Michigan Farm Bureau Information and Public Relations Division. Publication and editorial offices at 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing Michigan 48917, Post Office Box 30960 (zip 48909); phone 1 -517-323-7000. Michigan Farm News is provided as a service to regular members as part of their annual dues. Publication No. 345040. Established Jan. 13,1923, as Michigan Farm News, reestablished October 15,1990. Third- class postage paid at Lansing, Michigan and at additional mailing offices. Editorial: Dennis Rudat, Editor and Business Manager Officers: Michigan Farm Bureau President. Jack Laurie, Cass City; Vice President Wayne Wood. Marlette; Administrative Director, Charles Burkett; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Parker Secretary William S. Wilkinson. Directors: District 1, Marlin Outman, Constantine; District 2, Blaine VanSickle. Marshall; District 3, Diane CALL Horning, Manchester; District 4, Tom Guthrie, Delton; District 5. Mark Smuts, Charlotte; District 6, Wayne Wood, Marlette; Distnct 7, Larry Snider, Hart; District 8, Richard Leach, Saginaw; District 9, Joshua Wunsch TOLL Indiana 800-552-2778 Traverse City; District 10, Margaret Kartes, West Branch; Distnct 11, Robert Wahmhoff, Baraga. At-Large: Douglas Darling, Maybee; Jack Laurie, Cass City; Faye Adam.Snover; Jan Vosburg, Climax. Promotion and FREE Elsewhere 800-552-2772 Education, Holly Porter, Manchester. Young Farmers. Steven Gonyea, Spruce. Michigan Farm Nevvs ITOL June 15, 1991 o o ::D Z m ::D Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act of 1991 Michigan Corn Utilization Commission Act Status: House Resolution 2407" pending in the House Agriculture Committee, would make Status: Rep. Muxlow has introduced House Bill 4868, calling for a Corn Utilization it a federal offense to disrupt the business of a biomedical or agricultural research facility, Commission consisting of 16 voting members in addition to the MDA Director and the destroy property, or steal animals. The legislation is in response to animal rights activitists MSU Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Under terms of the bill, w~~ have' broken into research facilities, released animals involved in research and the state would be able to mandate a 1/4 of 1 percent assessment on the net value of com .'.cla~a~ed labOratory equipment atld facilities. sold in Michigan starting this year to promote corn. A referendum would be held in three years to consider an increase to 1/2 of 1 percent. Farm Bureau Position: Farm Bureau supports the rights of producers to initiate a referen- dum by petition, as provided by the Michigan Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1965 (P.A. 232). Farm Bureau opposes H.B. 4868 because a producer referendum would not be held before the check-off begins, but supports commodity organizations organizing under P.A. 232 . .If individual commodities wish to organize, the Legislature could well be burdened with up to 125 or more requests for enactment of legislation to conduct promotional programs. Farm Bureau is encouraging members to contact their respective Representative and voice opposition to H.B. 4868. Farm Bureau Contact: Ron Nelson, extension 2043. Michigan State University Funding Status: Legislation has been referred to a House/Senate Conference Committee that includes increased funding of 6.5 percent for the Cooperative Extension Service and 7.7 percent for the Agricultural Experiment Station. The increases are considered noteworthy since the increase for other institutions ranges from 4.7 to 6 percent, and the fact that CES and AES don't have access to tuition increases at MSU. Farm Bureau Position: Farm Bureau supports the increased funding and is grateful to Sen. Schwarz and the Senate Higher Education Subcommittee for its efforts. Farm Bureau Contact: Ron Nelson, extension 2043. Status: Senate Bill 296, awaiting action on the Senate floor, would open the P.A. 116 restric.ted fund established by farmer-payback ofP.A. 116 credits to fund the administrative \ costs of P.A. 116. The fund was originally intended for the purchase of development rights on unique or ~riticalland areas. P.A. 116 administrative costs had previously been funded out of the General Fund. Farm Bureau Position: Farm Bureau opposes the bill, concerned that once the fund is opened up, for purposes other than what it was originally intended for, that other agencies will look to the restricted fund as a source of revenues during tight budget times. There is also considerable discussion on P.A. 116 and property tax reform measures that could seriously alter the financial condition of the fund. Farm Bureau Contact: Ron Nelson, extension 2043. P.A.116 Amendments Status: Senate Bill 333, has passed the Senate, containing a number of amendments to P.A. 116 including: - Up to three years torequest termination following the death of a member to a P.A . . 116 contract. including children that are active participants in the operation. - Development of an advisory review panel. - Payback options, including a seven-year reduction of the lien, if the property remains in active agriculture. - Clarifies that hardships may be a reason to terminate contracts. " - Requires that an outside management expert be involved in hardship determinations. - Clarifies that in cases of an individual with multiple parcels, that the payback on any given individual parcel will be the amount of credit received on that parcel. - Requires the (iepartments of Natural Resources and Treasury to provide a 30-day notice prior to posting a lien, allowing a farmer to pay back the credits prior to the lien being attached to the property - Substitution can take place only when approved by the advisory review panel. Farm Bureau Position: Farm Bureau supports the bill. Farm Bureau Contact: Ron Nelson, extension 2043. Motor Vehicle Bumper Height Status: Rep. Middaugh is sponsoring legislation, H.B. 4864, intended to limit the use of . modified high rise trucks on Michigan roads. The bill revises current vehicle bumper and frame height requirements, and would create different height categories based on vehicle The legislation is a 5-year program but far more flexible than the legislation proposed by type and gross weight. The legislation does not clearly address the enforcement aspects of the administration. The proposal approved by the committee ~~erlooks .the traditional the law. Vehicle height standards are considered crucial to safe driving on Michigan roads. highway program by allocating more funds to states and localIties for hIghways, mass transit and rail projects of their choice. Farm Bureau Position: Farm Bureau policy supports vigorous enforcement of bumper height laws. and is opposing H.B. 4864 because enforcement aspects have not been Before approving the legislation, the committee pa.ssed an ame!ldment t<;> block expanded properly addressed. operations by long and heavier trucks. The trucking companIes were m hopes that the Farm Bureau Contact: Darcy Cypher, extension 2048 federal government would permit states ~o decide for th.emsel\:es whether to allow the operation of bigger trucks (doubles and trIples) on the natIonal hIghway system. From MFB's Public Affairs Division, (517) 323-7000 The Senate bill is expected to be programmed for full Sen~te action in. June. 1}1e House Public Works and Transportation Committee has not yet mtroduced Its versIon of the American Farm Bureau's Toll Free Capitol HotUne Service highway reauthorization program. Farm Bureau Conlllct: Al Almy, extension 2040. 1-800-245-4630 Michigan Farm Ne\Ns -. Summary and 30-Day Forecast June 15,1991 For 5/1/91 Dev. Precipitation May brought record or near record Accum. to 5/31/91 Temperature Grow. From Dev. From temperatures to most of Michigan, with Observed Dev From Degree Norm. Actual Norm average temperatures ranging 4 to 7 Max. Normal Days. GOD. linch,) (Inch,) degrees F above normal. Base 50 growing Alpena 59.0 +6.8 469 +191 5.70 +2.92 degree day totals for the season beginning Michigan and Major Commodity Area Bad Axe 61.5 +6.3 551 +168 4.25 +1.70 March I surged forward during the month, Extended Weather Outlook Escanaba 53.4 +3.1 216 +55 6.04 +3.04 reaching 200 percent of the normal ac- T - Temp. 6/15 ..... 6/30 6/15 ...... 8/31 Grand Rapids 65.1 +7.7 711 +246 4.03 +1.17 P - Preclp T P T e Imlay City 63.1 +6.1 644 +211 4.56 +1.81 cumulation by month's end in some cases. Michigan A B A N Lansing 64.4 +7.2 699 +245 1.73 -.84 The abnormal warmth accelerated growth W. Corn Belt A A A N Ludington 61.5 +7.1 568 +201 2.15 -.33 and development of both crops and pests. E. Corn Belt A N A B Marquette 56.2 +6.2 431 -181 3.07 -.11 Wlnt. Wheat Belt A A A B Sault Ste. Marie 56.4 +6.7 364 +55 2.79 -.11 Precipitation for the month was highly Spr.Wheat Belt A N A N Standish 60.7 +6.0 540 +157 3.61 +.92 Pac. NW Wheat B A B N variable, ranging from less than 2 inches in Tipton 64.7 +6.5 702 +269 4.38 +1.34 Delta A N A B Traverse City 60.9 +7.4 550 +251 2.27 -.21 sections of western and southern Michigan, Southeast A N A B Watervlllet 65.1 +5.9 714 +249 3.09 -.09 to more than 6 inches in the eastern lower West Texas N A A N peninsula and southern Upper Peninsula. San Joaquin B N B A • Growing Degree Days are based on B.E. Base 50F method and are accumu- Persistent heavy rains in late May across lated from March 1, 1991. the eastern lower peninsula caused A-Above Average, B-Below Average, N-Nor- mal, MA-Much Above, MB-Much Below, NP- fieldwork delays and flooding, necessitat- No Preclp.: Source: National Weather Office European Corn Borer Egg Masses Found ing replanting of some crops. According to a recent Crop Advisory Team (CAT) Alert report, the first European Com The latest monthly outlook calls for above Borer (ECB) egg masses ofthe season were found on com plots at the MSU research farms. normal temperatures with below normal The com was in the three leaf stage and had as many as 13 egg masses per 25 plants. rainfall. For the period through August, expect above normal temperatures, but Because of the delayed planting of com in most parts of the state, and advanced degree day with normal to above normal amounts of accumulations, first generation ECB will occur on younger stages of com than normal. precipitation. With above normal tempera- Growers who planted varieties with DIMBOA based ECB resistance may benefit from this tures in May, this outlook may indicate situation since the resistance factor is more effective earlier in the com plant's development. . drought later in the season, especially in those areas missed by recent rains. Scouting data from last year, indicated that statewide, nearly 20 percent of the com acreage was over the economic threshhold for either the first or second generation of the ECB. Jeff Andresen, Ag Meteorologist, MSU Corn progess - The sun may not shine every day, Outstanding but you can still get enough warmth C om growth has been outstanding due to and security to last a lifetime. high temperatures and sufficient moisture. Northwest Michigan reported com stand- A Universal Life policy from Farm ing 12 to 14 inches tall, while com in south central Michigan was reported to be 6 in- Bureau Life Insurance company of ches or greater in height on June 4. Michigan will protect your family Some sugarbeet farmers have reported the when your children are growing up, worst growing conditions for crop. and give you a retirement fund for Replanting of a large percentage of the your later years. sugarbeet crop in some areas was a good possibility. Potato planting made excellent In between, you'll have money for progress and was reported on schedule. emergencies, funds to finance The winter wheat crop was rated 50 percent college for your kids, and cash for good to excellent. Hay conditions were suf- the times of your life when you fering due to a large percentage of hay going down, in addition to some heavy need it most. rains. Hay was also reportedly troubled by Universal Life can do all that ... weevils and overgrowth. and still offer a high rate of interest Apples are mixed with conditions varying on your money. In fact, it's one of by variety. Chemical thinning in some areas has worked well. The grape crop looks the few places left where your good though less than a normal crop is money can grow tax-deferred. expected. Blueberries continue to look ex- cellent, while the strawberry first harvest is So trust your future to Farm in full swing, and the crop is reported good. 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Bill Bickert, Ag Expo Chairman row" that will be provided by 18 MSU Ag Expo, July 16-18, is primarily intended departments. as a place for farm families to be among their counterparts in agriculture who have This section of Ag Expo will include depart- at heart the well-being and continuance of ments such as Veterinary Science, Institute the farm business. of Water Research, Fisheries and Wildlife, Crop and Soil Sciences, Agricultural En- This is the 12th year for Ag Expo at gineering, to name a few. Representatives Michigan State University (MSU) and, from these departments will be available for based on the current interest being ex- questions about crop production practices, pressed by exhibitors from 22 states and farm management, animal health care, etc. Canada, this may be the best show ever. Visitors are requested to use the free park- The 35-acre exhibit area will be brimming ing facilities at the comer of Farm Lane and with millions of dollars of farm equipment, Mt. Hope Road (see map in this issue). If supplies, and services. It will be the largest you don't feel like walking to the main agricultural "comparison shopping" ac- exhibition site, take the free shuttle. The tivity in Michigan. boarding station will be located on the north side of the main parking lot. A shuttle will The main reason for Ag Expo is to provide leave every few minutes. a place for farm families to plan for their future in addition to seeing what is new in In the case of handicapped persons or farm technology and services in an enjoy- people who otherwise need special able setting. Only at Ag Expo can Michigan transportation considerations, ask the traffic farm families see as broad an array of equip- guide at the main gate to~equest the service ment, buildings and supplies, make evalua- of a golf cart. A limited number are avail- tions, talk with industry and university ex- able upon request from the Ag Expo head- perts about agricultural opportunities and quarters. They are intended for those in- problems, and get ideas for improving their dividuals who would not otherwise be able farm business. to see all of the exhibits in the main exhibi- tion area. Special transportation services are In addition, there will be the demonstra- not available at the field demonstration site. tions, displays and services in "education It's going to be a "Star Spangled Celebration" at Farm Bureau Center in Lansing on July 17. starting at 3 p.m. The festive Summe1fest event includes a grilled steak dinner with all the trimmings. cold drinks, apple pie and other sweet treats, games, and the country music of Southern Pride . .., To get an added extra during your trip to Ag Expo, send in your ticket orderform today along with a check or money order before the June 21 deadline. There's just 2,000 tickets available, sold on afirst come-first serve basis, and sales are running well ahead of previous years. See the orderform on the next page in the Summe1fest ad! Ag Expo '91 will again provide the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies an opportunity to showcase their many products and services to an expected 50,000 farmers who will attend the three-day trade show. The Expo officially opens at 9 a.m. 01?Tuesday, July 16. Hours runfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, andfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday. The theme for this year's MFB big tent display, "The Farm Bureau Family Fair," will feature a carnival atmosphere with fun. games and information for the entire family. The 60' x 90' red and white striped tent will be located on our traditional lots in the heart of the Expo grounds at the corner of Second Street and Avenue D on lots 249 and 349 (see map on page 6). Under the big top, members will find Farm Bureau staff ready to answer questions on everything from health care to custom diesel fuel. In addition to the many products and services, booths featuring member involvement programs, and a special informational booth. staffed by members of the Public Affairs Division and state agency resource people, will be included in this year's display. Don't miss the most exciting spot on the Expo grounds, the Farm Bureau Family of Companies display. Lookfor the red and sill'er blimp flying high above the tent! Michigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra June 15, 1991 Field Demonstrations - a 40-Acre Tillage Classroom "We'll basically have the same tillage tools in use today on most farms, mainly field cultivators, with slightly different designs, maybe heavier frames, larger and higher ground clearances, wider spacing between the shanks, things like that," said Harrigan. "We'll be looking at similar tools, but with different designs, different configurations, 1 9 9 1 that will allow them to work in heavy residue and also leave more residue on the During Ag Expo, approximately 40 acres surface when they're done." will evolve into a classroom of sorts, with residue management demonstrations to as- Harrigan pointed out that many farmers sist Michigan farmers in meeting their con- already possess the equipment needed for servation plan obligations as required by the higher residue levels, and that major pur- 1985 farm bill, according to Ag Expo field chases aren't likel y, in most cases, to update demonstrations coordinator, Tim Harrigan, tillage equipment. power and machinery specialist with MSU's Department of Agricultural En- "In some cases, all that's needed is a fine- gineering. tuning of management practices and an un- derstanding of what they can do in the field At the first of four stops planned for the field with the equipment they have," said Har- demonstrations, participants will learn rigan. "In other cases, if farmers are using about basic residue management and meas- some of the older equipment that was urement techniques, says Harrigan. "We'll designed for conventional tillage, they're be talking about some of the fundamentals going to have problems. It's just a matter of of tillage tool design that allows not only understanding what the equipment Photo: Michigan Soli Conservation Service incorporating herbicides, but makes it pos- capabilities are and making adjustments." sible for different tillage tools to operate in heavier soils and residues, and still do a "Depending on what their program is, typi- good job in a single pass. cally farmers will be required to have at Improve Your Bottom Line! least a 30 percent residue cover in order to "We'll have an area at the first stop where participate in the farm program and receive we've run a number of different tools across program benefits," says Harrigan. "So it's an area so that farmers can see, after made measurements, what residue we've levels important after planting that farmers have at least a 30 percent residue cover on the Summer Steel Sale look like, whether it's 30 percent or 60 surface. 20% Off on Tillage, Cunlng Parts and Roller Chain percent, for example," said Harrigan. From there, tour participants will have an "There are a number of fanners who are already doing it, obviously for the super soil G,oupRrChBSlng July 8-August 10 opportunity to view a wide range of tillage, conservation benefits, but there are a num- soil and residue scenarios at the next three ber of farmers participating in the farm stops, that would apply to their particular program who are basically compelled to farm operations, and the latest in tillage leave 30 percent if they want to remain equipment design in action, according to active in the farm program and receive Harrigan. benefits," he said. \l\l\NVVVVV~ NH JD IH 9' 800-042 9' 9' 800-374 800-399 :::::~:~: ~ ~ $56.98 ~ JD 15' 800-312 $I~U~ $134.54 PLAIN ~ 'lO DISC BLADE AC 15' 800-221 .p~~ $113.11 20' 9 ga. ~ IH 15' 800-301 .~. $146.45 $11.44 CC.124 TWISTED CHISEL $1.40 per foot r SLASH POINT #40 #50 $1.84 " " $i-iU.4 #60 $2.49, " " $9.71 #80 $4.43 " .. It's going to be a Summerfest Ticket Order Form Star Spangled: We're ready to celebrate at the 1991 Star-Spangled Celebration Summerfest! Send us tickets for Summerfest at Farm at Farm Bureau Bureau Center, July 17. A check or money order Center In Lansing. You'll want to be made out to Michigan Farm Bureau for __ tickets part of, so plan to at $4 per person totalling $ is enclosed. attend Michigan Send tickets to: Farm Bureau' 5 VIBROTINE Name ~ SUMMERFEST: Address $19.57 July 17 ~ $'7':94. * Grilled Steak Dinner with all City WC./34 DOUBLE $10.80 $6.35 the StatelZlp POINT LW SHARE (WITH BOL TS) trimmings Think Summer * Cold drinks County Think Savings 16' $tlt.$. ; $8.31 * Apple pie and other sweet Mall by June 21 to: Summerfest, Michigan Farm Think Farm Bureau Group Purchasing! Bureau, P. O. Box 30960, Lansing, M148909. Only treats * Games 2,000 tickets are available and will sold on a first Contact Your Local Vendor or County Fann Bureau Office or * Music come-first served basis. MFBGroup Purchasing at 1-800-292-2680, ext. 2015 " ______ f . M!chigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra June 15, 1991 Residue Requirements and Conservation Compliance The safest. most efficient wood heat system on the 1 9 9 1 marke~ the TAYLOR waterstove sits outside and heats your home and 100% of household hot water. The Michigan Association of Conserva- • UL listed i tion Districts will have an exhibit tent • Thermostatic control.' ~ . • 12 to 24 hour burn time •..",~ --- featuring displays on residue management techniques, and residue requirements to TAYLOR MANUFACTURING, INC. meet conservation compliance, according PO Box 518. Elizabethtown. NC 28337 to Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Infor- Call 1-800-545-2293 for more details. mation Officer Roger Howell. According to Howell, an approved conser- vation plan was to have been completed by Jan. I, 1990 to control erosion on highly " l erodible cropland, which was met in Michigan. The law requires full implemen- ~ tation of those plans by Jan. I, 1995. Those According to Howell, all county SCS offices have a wealth of information available two dates seem to be causing some con- regarding conservation compliance, including a seven-minute videotape as well as fact fusion, says Howell. sheets and work sheets for calculating residue levels. "Our people will do their best to make residue determinations as close to planting as possible," said Howell, "Unless the deficien- "There was a belief earlier that farmers had cy is obvious, I don'tforsee any problems." until Jan. 1, 1995 to get things in order - that Photos: Michigan Soil Conservation Service Some Standard Models in Inventory may not be the case," warned Howell. "If 2S x 30 3S x 70 40 X '00 30 x 40 ~. "". their conservation plan calls for conserva- 40 x 80 50 x 200 30 x 60 45 x "0 ",00.1 •• " •• Ole • 20 Vear Warranty' Immediate Delivery tion tillage or any other practices to be in effect in i991, they'll be out of compliance 1-800-338-8457 in 1991 if they don't have it in place." Atlas Steel Buildings Residue requirements, whether on soybean ground or corn silage ground, for that mat- ter, shouldn't be taken lightly, advises Built To Outper:form.! Howell. "If you have any primary tillage on soybean residue, your chances of having enough residue after planting to meet con- servation compliance requirements are ~e(S very slim or non-existent. If you've got soybean residue, you need to figure out how to make the system work. You may S\lt~~ need to use no-till; even a field cultivator may be too much. You definitely don't want to go through there with a chisel plow Stand ~ or disk," he said. For QUALITY. SCS will be checking conservation com- pliance on 5 percent of the farms and, ac- cording to Howell, the rules are pretty straightforward - either you're in com- pliance or you're not. If not, the county ASCS office is advised. "Soil conser- Farm Machinery Purchases vationists will select farms to check conser- vation plan compliance which may include Expected to Increase grassed waterways, crop rotation, contour Depreciation exceeded capital expendi- est rates. In 1991, unit sales of tractors and farming and/or residue levels," he said. tures for tractors, trucks and other farm farm machinery are expected to rise an machinery each year during 1980-1990. average of 4 percent from 1990 levels. Fast Starting. Hard Working. ASCS Conservation Progam Specialist This phenomenon, often referred to as Long Lasting Bob Payne echoed the same comments in "capital depletion," was most pronounced The farm equipment industry is likely to see Proven Performance regard to conservation compliance. "If in the mid-1980s, according to "Agricul- continued restructuring, however. The 1991 they're not in compliance, they won't be tural Outlook," a USDA economics report. U.S. Industrial Outlook reports that farm eligible for USDA farm program payments tractor production capacity in the Distributed by for the current program year." According to the report, equipment machinery industry is nearly double the ROTTMAN SALES, INC. manufacturers and dealers stand to benefit demand in Western countries. Larger trac- P.O. BOX A That also means that advance deficiency from recent factors that favorably affect the tors, especially four-wheel-drive units, are MOLINE. MI 49335-0501 payments would have to be returned, says demand for farm machinery, including commanding larger shares of total tractor (616) 877-4711 Payne. Those not in compliance would record and near-record farm incomes, sales, attributed to the long-term trend of Dealer Inquiries Welcome l.1 need to get their conservation plan back on larger and fewer farms. lower debt-to-asset ratios, and lower inter- track to be eligible in 1992 for farm pro- gram benefits. Form equipment Depreciation Exceeded Capital expenditures for a Decade "There's always an opportunity to reveiw the status of their highly erodible land and $ billion 10 AgExpoShow determination, but the definition of meet- ing conservation compliance requirement is in terms of planting the crop each year," Hours says Payne. "If they've planted the crop and haven't met the requirement, then it's after the fact and there's not much they can do to Tuesday: correct it." "Farmers who are operating on highly 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. '.J erotlible cropland need to take the conser- vation program seriously," said Payne. "I think as the 1985 farm program came to an Wednesday: Capital expenditures - end, many farmers thought the conserva- tion requirements would be eased, but they're not. From the USDA agency 6 9 a.m.- 5 p.m pe'rspective, we're looking at what f~ers are doing and we' re doin~ everythm.g we can regarding conservatIon comphan~e Thursday: and training, so that they can remam eligible for farm program benefits." 4 I I 85 I 90 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1975 80 1990 preliminary. Adjusted for Inflation. Michigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra June 15, 1991 Bulletin Provides Row Banding Guidelines Guidelines for setting up, calibrating and Nozzle flow rate used when the weed and crop canopy are operating row crop sprayers used for band This rate is linked to the size of the tip's approximately the same height. The drop application of postemergence herbicides are orifice and the operating pressure of the nozzle is most effective when the weed outlined in a new bulletin from Du Pont. nozzle. The most effective way to make canopy is shorter than the crop canopy, and major adjustments to sprayer output is to the crop is 8 inches to 12 inches tall or Critical to the success of row band applica- install a nozzle that has a larger or smaller taller. The hooded-nozzle is used to reduce tion is determining the amount of herbicide orifice. Minor adjustments that may be the effect of a cross wind on the spray to use. "To calculate the amount of herbicide needed due to nozzle wear can be made by pattern." to put in the spray tank for banding applica- changing the nozzle pressure. tions, applicators must remember the treat- To keep sprayers in top condition, Gerling recommends regular inspection of nozzles Red Ball Spray Hoods applicators, avail- ment area and the crop acreage are not the Sprayer ground speed able in 6.8,12, and 16 row widths. allow same," says Joe Gerling, Du Pont research The ground speed varies inversely with the for damage and wear. Also, the use of noz- engineer in application technologies. application rate. For example, doubling the zle screens will reduce the. potential for for high-pressure banding of crops with ground speed reduces the application rate clogged or partially clogged nozzles. limited drift, according to manufacturer, "The treated area is actually less than the by one-half. Recommended sizes are: 100-mesh for Custom Ag Products. The hoods, gaining crop acreage because band sprayers only nozzles smaller than 8002; 50-mesh for more interest with farmers and custom ap- spray a strip over the row," says Gerling. "If Nozzle spray width 8002s or larger. In addition, applicators plica tors , allow chemical application at a 15-inch band of herbicide is applied to a The width also varies with the application should install a large-capacity line strainer, critical stages, unhampered by wind, while crop with 30-inch rows, only half the total rate. For example, doubling the effective equipped with a 50 to 100-mesh screen, cutting costs and chemical usage. acreage is being treated." spray width per nozzle decreases the ap- between the pump and the boom to help Operators can buy a complete sprayer plication rate by one-half. Most calibration prevent the nozzles from clogging. unit, or buy row kits if they choose to build The new bulletin explains bander configura- errors are the result of using the incorrect their own. The hoods, constructed of 3/16 tion and defines equations that help ap- spray width in the calculation. To obtain a copy of the technical bulletin, "Application Accuracy - Row Banders," inch high-impact poly, are built to skid on plicators determine proper nozzle calibra- "The most commonly used row band call Du Pont at 1-800-341-4004. Ask for the ground without damage, if desired, and tion and amount of herbicide needed. The proper amount of herbicide to apply per acre sprayers are: the standard three-nozzle, literature number H-31881. have multiple spray tip openings to spray a with a row band sprayer is based on the drop nozzle and hooded nozzle set-ups," number of chemicals and crops. The row kit following variables: says Gerling. "The standard three-nozzle is includes four S5 stainless steel tips and fit- tings, mounting brackets, Red Ball Spray Hood, and one Red Ball Spray Monitor with every four spray hood assemblies. The Order by June 28 and SAVE on hoods are available for 30-inch rows and items featured in this ad! small hoods for 20 and 22-inch rows. Completely self-contained units include LIMITED OFFER: 4 inch by4 inch tubing mainframe, two-1.85 Orders over $50 discounted 5% x 14" gauge wheels, one ton spindles, and a 300-gallon poly elliptical tank. 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For more than 23 years, Tailored Building Sytems has designed, constructed and warranted in HEXAGON BOLT GRADE #5 LGT DIA 1 1-1/2 'J- 2 2-1/2 COARSE THREAD PLATED 3 3-1/2 4 Quantity per package Price per package 5 6 t Hex Nuts ~ Lock Washer 0)Flat Washer excess of 4,000 post buildings in a three- state area. Predominantly these are tailored buildings for agricultural uses. With an in-house staff of professional 40 35 30 25 20 20 10 10 10 150 150 150 designers, Tailored Building Systems 1/4 1.78 1.04 1.41 meets the requirements of space utilization, 1.29 1.47 1.59 1.66 1.59 1.90 1.34 1.53 1.82 floor layout, temperature and humidity con- 40 35 30 25 20 20 10 10 10 150 150 150 trol, wind and snow loading, site alterna- 5/16 tives, plus environmental aspects. 1.90 2.20 2.32 2.28 2.27 2.81 1.71 2.32 2.93 2.81 1.17 1.78 40 30 20 20 10 10 12 10 8 120 100 100 Buildings completed by Tailored offer long 3/8 2.69 2.88 3.42 3.30 1.53 1.78 life and durability as a result of a materials 2.69 2.76 2.27 1.59 1.96 2.76 policy that forbids skimping, earning the 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 6 60 60 60 Nunica-based company several awards, in- 7/16 2.02 1.29 1.59 1.90 2.20 2.51 2.88 2.93 2.63 3.42 1.41 1.78 cluding a 1990 National Frames Building Association quality award. 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 6 5 50 50 50 1/2 1.34 1.90 2.08 2.51 2.88 3.24 2.93 2.69 2.88 2.93 1.71 2.63 Farm Questions Answered 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 25 25 25 Resource people at MFB's Expo display, 5/8 1.41 1.66 1.96 2.27 2.57 2.88 2.88 3.37 3.36 1.59 2.63 July 16 - 17 include: . - Gary Witt, Agent U.S. Border Patrol, to 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 24 18 18 answer questions on the Immigration 3/4 3:49 3.91 3.54 4.83 1.83 2.81 Reform Control Act, Wed. afternoon. 2.39 2.69 3.54 4.28 4.89 Retum the entire form with your check. ChKk muat accompuly order. PIe ... make check. peyable to: H1-Gr.M Nut. Bolt Company - Detective Sergeant Chris Kelly, Michigan State Police, Fire Marshall Division, to Send your HI~E 0" to: NUT' BOlT COMPANY SHIPPING INFORMATION. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY answer questions on Underground Storage Tank Regulations, Tues. afternoon and Wed. 1380 Welt Rondon morning. Conl>!ete Name ORDER TOTAL ~.M~h~n.~ Telephone: (616) 837-7791 Corrplete Address eky $ Other resource representatives and is- I certify that the goods purchased are for farm use only sues include: MDA on Right-to-Farm; and 8llerrpt from all taxes. State Zip Code State Police, Motor Carrier Division on Commercial Drivers License; SCS and o Check here if you wish to receive the regular merchandise list and DNR on Wetlands Regulations. Call Phone order form. MFB's Public Affairs Division at (517) 323-7000 ext., 2040 for additional YOU MUST ORDER FULL PACKAGE QUANTITIES. FREIGHT PREPAID on orden of '50.00 or more. speaker information. Michigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra June 15, 1991 Secondary and Seedbed Tillage Considerations Tim Harrigan, Expo Field Demo Coordinator Estimated yearly ownership and operating costs for selected, single pass tillageopera- tions covering 100 acres. Secondary and seedbed tillage are impor- FUEL LABOR REPAIR & OPERATING OWNERSHIP TOTAL tant field operations on most Michigan .' IMPLEMENT GAL. HRS. MAINT. $ $ $ $ farms. Secondary seedbed tillage provides Moldbrd Plow' 169 25.5 136 (plow) 235 (plow) a uniform seedbed and facilitates uniform 7-16" bottom 53 (trac.) 575 293 (trac.) 1103 SAVE THOUSANDS! placement of seed and fertilizer. Tillage also BRUTE@ STEELARCH T" Coulter-Chisel' 142 21.5 50 (c.c.) 142 (c.c.) affects options for and costs of weed, insect 9 ft. 45 (trac.) 419 247 (trac.) 808 Price includes one Heavy Duty Door System. Additional Doors, Vents, Skylights &Mandoors extra and disease control and the type of planting equipment used. A well-designed tillage Disk Harrow' 60 9 15 (disk) 372 (disk) 40'x 42'IncI1-20'x 13'Door 26 ft. 19 (trac.) 171 105 (trac.) 648 32Ll/26WL Retail $10,545 SALE $5,699 and residue management plan will con- SO'x 100'25UJ17Wl tribute to the profitability and long-term Field Cultivator' 56 8.5 13 (cult.) 166 (cult.) (lncI1-24'x 14'Door) sustainability of all Michigan farms. Retail $22,536 24 ft. 18 (traG.) 159 97 (trac.) 422 SALE $11,499 Forty-six percent of Michigan's cash crop Spring Tooth" 22 7.2 3 (drag) 45 (drag) SO'x 200' 25UJ17Wl Drag, 30 ft. 7 (trac.) 89 38 (trac.) 172 (lncll-24'x14'Door) farmers and 80 percent of those growing Rebil $40,451 SALE $19,999 sugar beets reported leaving less than 30 Rotary Hoe" 18 6 3 (hoe) 87(hoe) eFeatures Straighter Sides - Perfect Machine &Grain Storage percent residue cover on the soil surface 24 ft. 6 (trac.) 75 31 (trac.) 193 Building.eActuaJ door clearances may vary slightly.eHeavy 22 Ga. Double lAp 7 1/2' Deep-Rib Corrugation.eldeal for Uve- after planting in 1989. '130 hp tractor... 60 hp tractor. stock, Machinery, Grain &Shop. Cash flow basis, before tax costs. Real interestrate,8%. Labor, $7.50/hr. Some additional dlac:ounta Forty-four percent of our cash crop farmers Diesel fuel costs, $1/gal. plus 15% for lubricationand filters.Tractor ownership and repair and maintenance costs based on 500 hrs use per year. Implement ownership, repair and mainte- on unclaimed buildings when avai"blel Call for 303-757-3107 and 18 percent of those growing sugar beets nance based on 600 acres annual use. information. Drawer 8 e Louviers, CO 80131 reported leaving more than 30 percent residue cover after planting in 1989. D Is the residue moist and tough or dry and Managing Crop Residue. brittle? Moist, tough residue will plug Typically, a disk harrow buries about 50 tillage tools more readily than dry, brit- percent of the crop residue per trip over the tle residue. Dry, brittle residue will field. A coulter chisel roughens the soil break up on impact with the tillage tool surface and buries 25-75 percent of the and residue flow will improve. surface residue depending upon coulter ad- justments and chisel shank type. Economic Considerations Spring planting is one of the busiest times Farmers will need to learn to make direct of the year. Labor and machinery bot- measurements and follow the guidelines set tlenecks occur as disking, field cultivating by the Soil Conservation Service which specify that 30 percent of the soil surface must be covered with crop residue after all tillage and planting operations are finished. and other field operations compete with the planting operation for time and machinery as farmers race to get their crops in the ground within the target planting dates. Now from Valmonl@ Equipment Design Farmers have several options to help solve Single pass, secondary tillage tools can be those labor and equipment bottlenecks that . matched to a wide range of conditions. New occur. One solution is to go with larger, equipment designs and tillage tool com- higher-<:apacity equipment, but this often ponents allow secondary tillage in both results in excessive fuel and machinery moldboard plowed fields with no residue costs. Alternative solutions are to combine and in conservation tilled fields with heavy or eliminate selected field operations and residue on the surface. learn to manage more crop residue or to go with equipment designed to perform multi- Common components of new, multiple ple operations in a single pass across the operation tillage tools can include disks or field. coulter gangs to cut heavy residue, sweeps, chisels or goosefoot points on S-tine or C- Costs of Tilling the Soil shaped cultivator shanks, choppers reels, Tillage operations are time-<:onsuming and rolling baskets or rolling harrows to break expensive. If farmers can combine or up soil clods, incorporate pesticides and eliminate some of the field operations, they firm the seedbed and leveling harrows to can cut production costs and increase profit. prepare a fine seedbed for small-seeded crops. An example of the opportunity to reduce costs by eliminating selected field opera- Tillage tools designed for moderate and tions is that of a farmer using a field cul- high residue conditions may have ground tivator for herbicide incorporation. Re- engaging parts that roll over the field, tilling search in Illinois and North Carolina has the soil as they roll over the residue. Common design changes. for improved shown that a single pass of a conventional field cultivator can cause windrowing and non-uniform placement of pre-plant, incor- New BAUER ___ residue flow include higher ground clearance and a wider spacing between shanks on a single tool bar with additional porated herbicides. At least two trips across the field are needed. come inchoice 01 tool bars added to put shanks on. Vibrating shanks and point designs that create more soil movement, such as twisted points, also improve residue flow. A field cultivator equipped with attach- ments designed for herbicide incorporation, such as rolling baskets, can eliminate the need for the second pass and cut production 10 different sizes. (t costs accordingly. Residue Characteristics Affect Flow In addition to the type of crop grown, several residue specific factors affect The operating (fuel, labor, repair and main- tenance) and ownership (depreciation, in- BAUER residue flow through tillage and planting terest, insurance and shelter) costs for trac- machinery. Some of the most important considerations are: tor and implement over 100 acres for selected, single pass tillage operations are D 2" to 41/2" pipe size D Is the residue evenly distributed? Chaff listed in the accompanying table. D Highly efficientwater turbine spreaders on the combine that distribute Summary the residue evenly can help prevent Ninety percent of Michigan's cash crop D 20 years proven performance residue from building up and plugging farmers and nearly all those growing sugar machinery, and facilitates rapid soil drying and warm-up. beets use some form of secondary and seedbed tillage for seedbed preparation, D Top quality BAUER pipe o Isground? the residue loose or anchored to the herbicide management. incorporation and residue D Look for new, made in U.S.A. Loose residue may have a ten- dency to snow-plow in front of coulters New equipment designs and improved pnces and tillage shanks. Most tillage and management strategies have made it pos- planting equipment will move thro~gh sible to prepare a better seedbed in less time "We can deliver. Call today for a quote." sa anchored residue without pluggIng and at lower cost in both moderate and high Shoreline 1837 112th Ave. Holland MI 49424 t t easier than in loose residue. residue conditions. If farmers can take ad- vantage of new developments and reduce Anrir ••ltural Phone: (616)396-8044 D Is the residue long or short? Long field operations without sacrificing seedbed :' ~. Fax: (616)396-9603 residue may need to be chopped into requirements, they can decrease production A FullLine of Irrigationand shorter lengths for improved trash flow. costs and increase profits. Waste Removal Products and Serv~ Michigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra •• June 15, 1991 CENTRAL EXHIBIT AREA I TENT C I~DDD TOILETS CJ NORTH TOILETS F"lRST TENT A AID D HDQ, I TENT B I D r-- 188 ~ lC ~ ~n ~ If) If) If) If) r:: If) rOURTH .,. l7' n .. .,. .. 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MSU - Botany & Plant/Horticulture 27 Great Lakes Cleaning Systems, Inc. 820 Badger Northland, Inc. 318 Dekalb Plant Genetics Tent B MSU - CANR/Academic and Great Lakes Hybrids Tent B Student Affairs 490 BASF 347 Dekalb Swine Breeders, Inc. 470 Great Lakes/Enviroland Tent B MSU - Crop & Soil Sciences 43 Bead Buster/Gans Tire Co. Tent B DeMott Enterprises 146 Gries Seed Farms, Inc. A41 MSU - Ext. Ag & MktglTelfarm 23 Beard Industries 149 Dennigns Johnson Agri-Systems 849 Growe Systems, Inc. 206 MSU - Extension Publications 22 Berg Equipment Co. 353 Detroit Edison Co. Tent A Growers Fertilizer Solutions 370 MSU - Farm Cancer Control Project 28 Better-Bilt (Div. of Waste Controls) 611 DHIA Tent A GVM Inc. 366 MSU - Fisheries & Wildlife 49 Big Oak Farm Equipment 244 Diesel Equipment Sales Birchwood Acres Trailer Sales 608 & Service Tent A MSU - Food Safety 46 -H- MSU - Forestry 47 BJ Hydraulics Inc. A56 DMC-David Mfg. Co. 156 H & S Mfg. Co. Inc. 448 MSU - Institute of Water Research 42 Bob Equipment Co., Inc. 418 DMI, Inc. 114 Hamilton Distributing Co. 360 MSU - Public Safety 29 Boumatic 246 Donahue Corporation (The) 545 Hance Co. (The) 212 MSU - Veterinary Medicine 48 Brookside Farms Lab. Assn. Inc. 718 Hardi, Inc. 482 Bush Dog 402 -E- Hart's Sales & Service, Inc. 112 Commercial Exhibitors E-Z Brush & Oiler Tent A Butler Rural Systems 573 Harvest Computer Systems, Inc. Tent B Applying For Exhibit Space Eby, M.H., Inc. 262 Haviland Drainage Products Co. Tent B -A- -c- Encyclopaedia Brittannica USA Tent B Haybuster Mfg., Inc. 438 A & A Distributing Inc. TentB 21st Century Genetics Tent A Hiniker Company 712 Absolute Cleaning Systems 747 C.F.C. Distributers, Inc. 263 -F- Hotsy/C.E. Sales & Service 108 ADL Systems, Inc. 817 Cagle Manufacturing Co., Inc. 163 Farm Bag Supply, Inc. 404 Houle, J. & Fils, Inc. 109 Advanced Industries/ Callahan Seeds Tent A Farm Credit Services Big Foot, Inc. Tent A Canola, Inc. Tent A of Mid-Michigan 721 Aer-Way Holland Equipment Ltd. 213 -1- Carbon Cab Filter Co. Tent B Farm Products 554 I.A.T. Tent A Agri Business International, Inc. 510 Cargill Hybrid Seed Tent B Farmco Distributing, Inc. 301 Independent Co-Op Milk Agri-Logic Solutions Systems Tent A Carhartt, Inc. 755 Farmers' Advance (The) 106 Producers Tent A Agridry, Inc. Tent A Carquest Auto Parts Stores Tent A Farmhand, Inc. 713 Interstate Agri-Products, Inc. 221 Agripro Seeds TentB Case IH 516 Fauver Hydrostatic Interstate/Pixall 471 Service Center Tent A Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers 444 Centaur Walker 164 AgVenture Seeds Tent B Central Michigan Tractor Parts 420 Fellowship of Christian Farmers Tent A -J- AIS Continental Fleischer Manufacturing, Inc. 255 J & B Enterprises B09 535 Central Petroleum Co. 252 Fold-A-Way Tow, Inc. 219 J & D Farrowing Stalls 708 Alderman's Inc. 719 Century Lubricating Oils Inc. 821 Alfa-Laval Agri, Inc. 562 Ford New Holland 536 J-Star Industries 604 Chrouch Communications, Inc. Tent A Forest Coalition 756 Jackson Truck Service, Inc. 814 Allelix Crop Technologies Tent A CLAAS of America 260 144 Four Star Services, Inc. 265 Jacques Seed Co. 534 Alloway Mfg. Common Sense Fence Tent B Alpine Plant Foods Limited Foxworthy Supply 807 Jasper Engines & Transmissions 362 369 Con-Cor Co. Inc. Tent B Fueslein, J.R., Inc. 320 Jennings Roasted Soybeans, Inc. Tent B Amcorn Hybrids Inc. TentB Consumers Power Co. Tent B American Breeders Service 321 John Deere Company 504 Coomer Seeds, Inc. Tent B -G- American Dairy Assn. of Mich. Tent B Countrymark, Inc. 512 Gehl Company American Pedigreed Seed Co. Tent B 565 -K- Crary Company 715 General Genetics, Inc. Tent B Kale Marketing 465 Anderson, Stull & Kraft Tent A Crow's Hybrid Corn Co. 609 Germania Dairy Automation, Inc. 351 Kasco Mfg. Co., Inc. 214 Aqua /I Water Stoves 445 Crustbuster 147 Gilbert & Riplo Co. Kelly Mfg., Inc. 544 553 Kent Feeds, Inc. 436 Michigan Farm News 1991 Ag Expo Extra June 15, 1991 Kewanee Farm Equipment 403 Peerless International Co., Inc. 853 -v- Kifco/ Ag Rain 352 Pheasants Forever of Michigan Tent A Valley Industrial Products Tent A Kill Brothers Company 364 Pioneer Hi-Bred Intn'l, Inc. Tent A Van Dale, Inc. 158 King Agro, Inc. 317 Plummer Supply, Inc. 419 Verhoff Machine & Welding Inc. 610 Kness Mfg. Co., Inc. 374 Polymer Technologies, Inc. Tent A Vermeer Mfg. Co. 809 Kongskilde Corp. 856 Popp's Power Up Tent B Vicon Farm Machinery, Inc. 101 Kongskilde Corp. 857 Price's Trailer Sales 446 Vigortone Ag Products, Inc. Tent B 1 9 9 1 Kubota Tractor Company 452 Pro-Seed, Inc. Tent A Professional Products, Inc. Tent A -w- GIANT -L- Provico, Inc. Tent B Wahpeton Canvas Co. Inc. Tent A HEAVY DUTY Landoll Corporation 303 148 INFLATABLE BOATS Walinga, Inc. 2 MAN $38 Litchfield Analytical Services Tent B -Q- Walters Buildings 152 3 MAN $50 Quality Farm & Fleet 757 Warczinsky, Jim Inc. 561 4 MAN $67 -M- Quality Liquid Feed Tent A West Virginia Fence Corp. Tent A Before Midnight August 31 As part of an advertising test Dunlap Boat Mfg. will send M & W Gear Co. 210 any of the above size boats to any reader of this publi- Western Sales & Service, Inc. 852 cation who reads and responds to this test before mid- MABC-Select Sires Tent A -R- Westfalia Systemat 812 night August 31. This test has been commissioned by the International Boat Exchange. Each Boat Lot No. (Z.26 Maple Lane Ag Bag 457 Rainbow Industries, Inc. 848 PVC). is constructed of tough high density vinyl fabric White-New Idea 426 (resistant to abrasions. sub-freezing temperatures. sun- Marting Mfg., Inc. 205 Rake-Up Tent B light. salt & oiQ. and has electronically welded embossed Wick Buildings 117 seams, nylon safety line grommeted all around. heavy Massey-Ferguson, Inc. 463 Randolph's Cattle Feeders 111 duty oar locks. equipped with attachments for an 0p- Wiles Sales 165 tional motor mount to handle up to a 2112 h.p. motor. Mathews Co. 846 Rawson Coulters 752 4 separate air chambers for extra safety in 4oman. self. Wonser Supply Co., Floyd 701 locking safety valves. Recommended for marine. ocean May-Wes Mfg. Inc. 217 Reinke Mfg. Co. Inc. 818 and fresh water recreation, camping, fishing or a family Wood Lynn Farms International 371 fun boat. Each boat will be accompanied with a Melroe Co. 460 Remlinger Manufacturing Co., Inc. 603 UFET1ME guarantee that it must perform 100% or it will Wood-Mizer Products 601 be replaced free. Add $7 handling & crating for each Mensch Mfg. 116 Renk Seed Co. Tent A boat ordered. Dunlap Boat Mfg. pays all shipping (C0n- Woods Division of Hesston Corp. 556 tinental USA - Alaska residents add $15). There is no Merrill, Lynch Tent B Replacement Flighting Supply Tent A other monetary requirement. If your order is received Wright Place (The) 103 within the next ten days you will receive FREE a rugged Meyer, Dick Co., Inc. Tent A Richardson Mfg. Co. 844 water sport (watet'proof) digital wristwatch specifically designed for water. diving, etc. (features second. minute. Meyer, L.W. & Son 564 Ritchie Livestock Waterers /F.C. Mason 709 -y- hour, date and month). Lights up at night. and is ac. curate to the 10th of a second each year. Should you Michigan Beef Industry Comm. T.3nt A Yetter Mfg. Co. 218 wish to retum your boat you may do so for a refund or Rohn Agri Products 220 exchange. Any letter postmar1jectto availability at time of rental. 2. One certificate per rental. not to be used in conjunction with any other 2. One certificate per rental. not to be used In conjunction with any other certificates/olTers. some alternatives available to sheep certificates/olTers. 3. A 24.hour advance reservation Is required. producers today. 3. A 24-hour advance reservation Is required. 4. OlTervalid 7/1/91 through 12131191. 4. OlTervalld 7/1191 through 12/31191. 5. Certificate must be presented at the Alamo counter on arriV"dl. 5. Certificate must be presented at the Alamo counter on arrival. 6. This certificate Is redeemable at all Alamo locations in the U.S.A. only. Once 6. This certificate Is redeemable at all Alamo locations In the U.S.A.only. Once redeemed. this certificate is void. Sheep producers have two basic products, redeemed. this certificate Is void. 7. This certificate and the car rental pursuant to it are SUbjcclto Alamo's lamb and wool, Magagna said. On the wool 7. This certificate and the car rental pursuant to It are subject to Alamo's conditions at the t tme of rental. conditions at the time of ren tal. 8. This certificate Is null and void if altered. revised or duplicated in any way. In side, the ASIA has put a lot of emphasis on 8. This certificate Is null and void If altered. revised or duplicated In any way. In the ~nt of loss. certificate will not be replaced. wool quality improvement, Magagna said. the event ofloss. certificate wl1~not be replaced. 9. OlTernot valid 8/29191-912/91. 11/28/91-11130/91 and 12/19/91-12128191. 9. OlTernot valid 8129/91-9/2191. 11/28/91-11/30/91 and 12119/91-12128/91. 10. For reservations call your Professional navel Agent or call Alamo at 10. For reservations call your Professional navel Agent or call Alamo at 1-800-327-9633. Be sure to request Rate Code BY and use your Membership 1-800-327-9633. Be sure to request Rate Code BY and use your Membership I.D. number. Some favorable things have happened in I.D. number. wool sales in the past few months, which indicate some bright spots and illustrate Alamofeaturesflne General Motors Alamofealuresflne General Motors cars like this Buick Regal. cars like this Buick Skylark. that quality improvement is a positive step. "Wool prices are not good relative to the I U48D II.D. ~Y.223212 I POID II.D. #BY223212 I world wool market, but producers who Michigan Farm News June 15, 1991 MARKETS ...... ••••••••r,1. ••••••• .... ••••••• ......... ••••• ~.'I ... Seasonal Commodity Price Trends (long term) Wheat Wheat futures are beginning to react to Trade Deficit Shrinks The United States' merchandise trade deficit shrank in the first quarter of 1991 to its lowest level in almost eight years, ac- cording to a Commerce Department report. FARM •••••••• .' •••• ~ .. •••••••• ~::.. Wl ••• " . ~:.. news of disease problems in soft red wheat Wheat 1 as well as rain delayed harvest in the Great Plains area. The 1992 wheat set-aside has been established at 5 percent with a target Imports were $18.37 billion more than ex- ports in the quarter, compared with $27.73 BUSINESS billion in the final three months of 1990. Corn ....... ? price of $4/bu as expected by a review of supply/demand information, but not by wheat prices. Enthusiasm is gaining regard- The last quarterly deficit smaller than the current one was in 1983, when the third OUTLOOK quarter deficit was $15.4 billion, according ing Soviet credits but the announcement to the Chicago Tribune. may mark the top of this market. The strong export showing and a 7 percent drop in imports had a positive influence on the Soybeans ! Soybeans economy just beginning to show signs of recovery from a year-long recession. Lynn Reaser, senior economist with First Interstate Bankcorp of Los Angeles, said the economy should grow at a 0.9 percent annual rate during the second quarter and expand at about a 3 percent rate during the last half of this year. Hogs t This market continues its stagnant trend. Slow export demand for U.S. beans con- tinues, although European meal activity Tart Cherry Petition Denied Cattle ........ picked up as a strike by Brazilian dock workers slowed shipping activity. The On May 28, Attorney General Frank J. Kelley ruled that supply management provisions weak overall market may not hold up under contained in a petition submitted by cherry producers is prohibited under the Michigan f 1 Index: = Higher Prices; = Lower Prices; pressure from the continued South Agricultural Commodity Act, P.A. 232. (Public Act 232 is used for programs directed at market expansion and research.) TP= Topping; BT= Bottoming; ? = Unsure American harvest and liquidation of the remaining old crop inventory. The ruling was in response to a proposal submitted by the United Cherry Producers Corn Association to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The proposal would have estab- lished a mandatory diversion and supply management program on Michigan tart cherry Com continues to trade in a narrow range as the market awaits final planting reports and a producers. decision on export credits. Anticipation is growing that the long discussed additional credits will be granted to the Soviet Union. While planting was delayed earlier, the crop is now In his decision, Attorney General Kelly ruled "that the Agricultural Commodities Marketing close to-90 percent complete except for the high-producing western com belt area including Act (P.A. 232 of 1965) does not authorize a manadatory diversion or supply management Iowa. Excellent growing conditions have pushed the crop along and the focus will now program." begin shifting to summer growing and pollination weather. - Hogs As a result of the ruling, MDA denied the petition submitted by United Cherry Producers, saying that Michigan courts have ruled that a decison by the Attorney General requires adherence by agencies and departments of state government. Live hog slaughter numbers indicate producers are marketing on schedule. Carcass weights Michigan Beef Leaders on National Committees indicate that producers are not holding back. The abnormally warmfhumid conditions will inhibit weight gains, potentially keeping numbers a little tight over the next few weeks. Francis Gregson, chairman of the Beef Industry Council of the National Live Stock and Packers have widened their margins which gives them a little more latitude to raise their Meat Board, has appointed four Michigan beef industry representatives to serve on national cash bids. committees. They include: Pam Bontekoe, Marion, Public Relations Committee; Wanda Cooper, Rothbury, Veal Committee; Kathleen Hawkins, Executive Director of the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, Education Committee; and Gayle Main, Michigan Cattle Veal Committee executive director, Veal Committee. With seasonal factors posed against beef, the best strategy is to stay current with marketings. The committees will meet in Chicago June 18 and 19 to hear the Booz-Allen & Hamilton Consumers are still buying beef which is a good sign. Increased marketing has not report and begin to integrate their recommendations into the Beef Industry Council's 1992 materialized as was expected which should be supportive to prices. Slaughter numbers will plan of work. remain consistently below comparable year earlier figures. Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. is an international management consulting firm, hired by the Beef Board to study the national program and make recommendations that would set new Cherry Crop Gets "Shorter'" strategic directions for the beef checkoff program, according to Glen Klippenstein, Beef Board chairman. The Beef and Research Board has overall responsibility for administering The adage that "a short crop gets shorter" seems to be holding quite true this year. The the checkoff program. Michigan cherry crop certainly appears to be getting smaller with every passing day. The crop in Southwest Michigan is practically non- existent. The prospects in the West Central area have declined to, at best, about 1/3 the normal crop. The Northwest Michigan crop is Michigan Farm Wage Rates Increase described as "disappointing." The crop is spotty and certainly less than full potential, with During the week of April 7-13, there were estimates of a 2/3 normal crop. 308,000 people working on farms in the Wage Rates For Hired Workers Lake Region - Michigan, Minnesota and Other states are generally reporting smaller than normal crops. Overall, the 1991 crop is Type of Work Methods of Pay Wisconsin, an increase of 14,000 workers shaping up to be one of the smallest in a number of years. USDA is scheduled to release Month Live- All from one year ago. The number of self their cherry crop report on June 20, according to the Michigan Agricultural Statisitics & Year Field stock Hired Hourly employed in the region, however, decreased Service. 3,000 to 165,000. (Dollars Per Hour) The May 1 USDA Cold Storage Report showed 34 million pounds of tart cherries on hand. Apr 1991 5.86 5.07 5.59 5.31 In Michigan, there were 27,000 hired farm Jan 1991 6.14 4.84 Stocks are 55 percent less than the 74.5 million pounds last year and 62 percent less than 5.30 5.53 workers earning an average wage of $5.85 , the 89.2 million pound five-year average. With April movement at 6.7 million pounds, the per hour (4 cents higher than the national Oct July 1990 1990 5.21 5.06 4.61 4.26 5.25 4.96 5.52 4.95 market remains firm with 5 plus 1 frozen cherries selling in the low to mid-60 cent range. average). The average hired worker labored Apr 1990 5.38 4.84 5.38 5.08 39 hours during the referenced week. California's Sugar Beet Industry California Sugarbeet Acreage Has Plummeted In the Past 20 Years Under Stress 1.000 acres 350 C.alifornia was the first state to commercially grow sugarbeets in 1870, and it remains a major producer. But while acreage has been rising in most of the other 13 producing states, California's acreage is declining due to disease, drought and the existence of other profitable alternative crops, according to a recent USDA report. The area planted to sugarbeets in California is projected at 150,000 acres in 1991, down 13 percent from 1990, 30 percent from 1988, and 59 percent below the record of 1964. That drop in acreage has left many of the state's remaining eight facilities operating below capacity. To maintain volume, some factories have turned to processing raw sugar cane. California also has an abundance of sugarbeet diseases, without the benefit of a hard winter freeze to help control pests. Rhizomania is currently the most destructive disease problem that has drastically reduced yields. The virus, spread by a fungus, was first discovered in California in 1983. All sugarbeets grown in California also require irrigation, which has proven more difficult in recent years as California enters its fifth straight year of drought. In the Central Valley area, which accounts for about three-fourths of California's sugarbeet acreage, surface irrigation will be severely limited by the state and federal governments this year. The December 1990 "Christmas" freeze also damaged many sugarbeets, and while it's too early to gauge production losses, estimates of damage range from 10,000 to 30,000 tons of sugar (raw value). Michigan Farm N e w s June 15,1991 July 1991 Discussion Topic - "The Boundaries Of Child Labor" If you grew up on a farm, you undoubtedly the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Farm employers Sen. Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) recently introduced legislation that would B remember the chores and duties that were add pesticide handling to the list of hazard- the responsibility of every child in the who are not covered under other provisions of FLSA (minimum wage and overtime) for ous occupations for which children under household. You may have even worked at the neighbor's farm, too. Like all kids, you probably felt "oppressed" at the time! But the most part must comply with the law if they employ minors under 16 years-of-age. the age of 16 may not be employed. The measure would also place new restrictions FREE in retrospect, you now recognize that these on the employment of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers under the age of 14. CATALOG! early work experiences contributed to Sixteen years old is the minimum age for building good work ethics and a sense of working in agricultural jobs that are New Hearing Aids pride in a job well done. declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor and are during school hours. Four- Discussion Questions: All Models Farms are still an important source of jobs teen years old is the minimum age for work- for young people. But an increasing con- ing in agricultural jobs not declared hazard- 1. Do you feel current laws permit Huge Savings cern for educational achievement and a ous by the Secretary of Labor and are out- enough farm employment oppor- tunities for young people? No Salesman will call desire to protect the rights of minors in the side of school hours. There are two excep- workplace have focused attention on child tions. Twelve and 13 year olds may be labor laws. Howard Kelly, legislative coun- employed with written parental consent or 2. What changes would you suggest Try Before You Buy! sel and farm labor expert for Michigan on a farm where the minor's parent or per- in current child labor laws? Write: Better Hearing Farm Bureau, said that in response to these son standing in place of the parent is 202-B E. 2nd Street • Brookport, IL 62910 concerns, higher civil money penalties for employed. Also, minors under the age of 12 3. How do you think young people 1-800-662-5522 (24 Hrs.) child labor violations became effective may be employed with written parental should balance school and work? March 1. consent on farms whose empoyees are ex- empt from federal minimum wage "There is now a two-tier child labor assess- provisions. ment structure," he said. "The first tier of existing fines will apply to violations occur- The council said that minors of any age may Food Bank Council's "Ag Surplus ring before Nov. 5,1990, and the second tier of higher penalties will apply to violations be employed by their parents at any time in any occupation on a farm owned or Project" Interest Growing occurring on and after Nov. 5, 1990. The operated by their parent or person standing e Food Bank Council of Michigan, Inc. of the 5 million pounds of food distributed new structure will result in relatively small in place of their parent. has experienced increased donations each year. increases in assessments for less serious through the "Ag Surplus Project," which violations, but much larger increases for the In many parts of the state, farmers must allowed processors and farmers to donate At the same time, the need for donated food most serious violations," he said. compete with the tourist industry and the nearly a million pounds of excess food from food banks are growing at an alarm- fast food outlets for scarce teen labor. "It's products to food banks across the state last ing rate compounding the problem even Kelly said that during 1990, the Department really a 'Catch 22' situation," said Kelly. year, according to Executive Director further. "Obviously, as the orders increase of Labor significantly increased its child "During peak work periods, many farmers Karen Ulich. out of our warehouses, it means the agen- labor enforcement efforts, conducting four can't get enough teen workers at any price. cies are trying to get more food to meet nationwide strike forces resulting in iden- And the teenagers want to work to earn Most recently, they took delivery of 57 tons increasing numbers of requests," said tification of more that 28,000 illegally money for cars, clothes and college. But of asparagus from Chase Farms of Walker- Ulich. employed young workers. He estimated many people are concerned that teens work ville, Michigan. The Food Bank Council that fines of more than $10 million were too much and study too little. So, we're was able to use MDA funds available Ulich referred to a scenario occurring last assessed for those violations. seeing a greater interest in closely enforcing through the Ag Surplus Project to pay for year that may become more common if child labor laws, or even enacting stricter repackaging costs to convert the asparagus MDA funding isn't included in its final According to the National Council of laws." into 2-1/2 pound bags. Substantial dona- budget package. Agricultural Employers, minors age 16 and tions of cherries and peaches are also pend- over in agriculture are not included under ing, according to Uhlich. Donators are able "We had 25 acres of carrots in the ground to take a federal tax write-off, and are that were available to us, and we did every- protected from product liability concerns. thing we could to get them harvested and packaged, but we just didn't have enough 1992 Farm Bureau Policy The Ag Surplus Project, according to Ulich, is funded by a $100,000 MDA annual grant resources," said Ulich. "That's why it's important that this program continue and Development Process Underway that expires in September 1991, and current- ly isn't in the 1992 MDA budget. possibly expand, but I don't know whether that's possible during this period." 1 he grassroots process of policy development in Farm Bureau starts with district policy development meetings. The unique aspect of these meetings - you bring your own agenda "We definitely want to continue this pro- Interested farmers and processors who items! According to MFB Public Affairs Director Al Almy, there are 11 district meetings gram and even see it expand," said Ulich. may have product to donate should contact planned, with the first scheduled on July 9 for District 2 and District 6. "There's a lot of food out there, and certain- Karen Ulich at the Food Bank Council at ly a lot of goodwill in the agricultural in- (517) 321-3103. Ulich explained that any "These meetings provide the setting for the beginning of policy formulation on crucial local, dustry, and we need all the help we can to kind of service required, such as harvest- state and national issues as seen by Farm Bureau members," said Almy. "The ideas they meet the need out there." ing, processing, or packaging, would be develop will be helpful to county Policy Development Committees, which will use the paid for by the Food Bank. "Contact us on suggestions to form policy proposals to consider at county annual meetings." Ulich said that the MDA funds are directly any kind of donation," said Ulich. "There's responsible for accessing about 20 percent no donation too small." Local policy approved at the county level becomes county Farm Bureau policy. Policies on state and national issues are forwarded to the state Policy Development Committee for further action during MFB annual meeting delegate sessions. State policy approved at the state annual becomes MFB policy for the year. National issues are sent to AFBF for further consideration during the AFBF annual meeting. District/Counties Date In London this summer 1/ Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Van Buren Sept. 5 2/ Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Jackson, Calhoun July 9 there is a free lunch! 3/ Monroe, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland July 31 4/ Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa N.A. Breakfast and dinner (2 for the price of 1). 5/ Eaton, Clinton, Ingham, Shiawassee, Genesee N.A. and 6 nights London hotel for the price of 3 . . . 6/ Lapeer, Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Huron July 9 and 7/ Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Montcalm, Mecosta, Aug. 20 Osceola, Mason 10 days Britain car rental for the price of 5. and 8/ Gratiot, Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Isabella, Clare, Aug. 1 Gladwin, Arenac *10% bonus on airfares to Europe! ! ! 9/ Missaukee, Wexford, Manistee, Benzie, Aug. 19 Northwest Michigan, Kalkaska *Q? Member Travel Services European Connection 10/ Ogemaw, Iosco, Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Aug. 19 1»800«354»4272 Presque Isle, Otsego, Cheboygan, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet *Based on a regularly scheduled air carrier. First Class and business fares excluded. 11/ Chippewa, Mac-Luce, Hiawathaland, Menominee, N.A. Iron Range, Copper Country > MICHIGAN Members interested in attending their district meeting should contact their county Farm FARM BUREAU Bureau office for additional meeting and registration information. Michigan Farm N e w s its June 15,1991 Q Sunburn — Learn Not to Burn! basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas— Physicians believe that melanoma develops which, fortunately, are also highly curable. after 10 to 20 years of heavy or damaging Basal cell carcinoma, the most common exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun- but the increasing disease rate among young * FARM kind of skin cancer, usually begins with a people also suggests that it can develop in small, shiny, pearly bump or nodule on the less time. H3 1 he hours you spend working in the sun head, neck, or hand. If left untreated, it can add up to days, years, decades-and the continue to grow, reaching underlying tis- Who is most at risk for skin cancer? People danger of severe damage to your skin in- sues and destroying them. who sunburn easily, are fair-skinned, and creases as time goes by. have red or blond hair are most prone-but Squamous cell carcinoma may start as anyone who works outdoors must be care- "We've all felt the painful, short-term ef- nodules or red patches with well-defined ful. The amount of time you spend in the sun fects of sunburn," says Dr. Dean Emanuel outlines. Typically they develop on the also affects your risk. of the National Farm Medicine Center. lips, the face, or the tips of the ears. "And while I'd be foolish to try to tell Squamous cell skin cancers can become To prevent problems from over-exposure to farmers to avoid the outdoors, I also think quite large if not treated—and can also the sun, experts make these recommenda- From Farm Bureau Insurance farmers should be aware of the fact that they spread to other parts of the body. D Apply sunscreen liberally, and are more likely to develop skin cancer than tions: reapply it after you perspire. other people because of cumulative skin • Wear a wide-brimmed hat and a • Whatever your skin type, check exposure." A third type of skin cancer, malignant long-sleeved shirt whenever pos- melanoma, is less common but even more monthly to note any moles, sible. blemishes, or birthmarks. If you serious, requiring extensive treatment to Farmers are especially susceptible to the assure its removal. Usually distinguished • Remember that the sun's ultraviolet notice changes in size, shape, or skin cancers known as carcinomas that by dark brown or black mole-like growths rays are strongest between 10 a.m. color, or if a sore does not heal, see develop over time on sun-exposed parts of that increase in size, change color, become and 3 p.m. your physician without delay. the body-particularly the face, tips of ears, ulcerated, and bleed easily from a slight • Because of the possible link be- hands, and forearms. Of the estimated D Even if you're only in the sun for a injury, malignant melanoma is potentially short time, use a sunscreen with a tween severe sunburn in childhood 600,000 cases of skin cancer that afflict fatal because it invades surrounding tissue. and greatly increased risk of Americans each year, the vast majority are sun protection factor of at least 15. melanoma in later life, take special precautions to protect children from traumatic sunburns. 'Collection"- frompagel "Our first collection in August was in Mon- roe and Lenawee counties, the second, third, fourth and fifth collections were all held in November, then one in December and one in March," said Cubbage. "The December and March participation rates shot up considerably because the word had gotten around that - 'hey, this is a good program.' We actually had more who wanted to participate than we could accom- modate." In those circumstances, Cubbage said, farmers were advised that there would like- ly be future programs, and that they should store it safely until there is another oppor- tunity to dispose of the pesticides. That future program may be in the concept stage already, but at a higher level. Accord- ing to Cubbage, the EPA is looking serious- ly at the success and credibility of the MDA collection program, and possible expansion Health care coverage isn't medical underwriting and and implementation of a "Lake Michigan simple anymore. The bottom carry no pre-existing condition Basin" collection program. line, however, remains the clauses. Prescription, dental and same: everybody wants the best vision coverage options are also If the concept becomes reality, Cubbage possible coverage at the lowest available to qualified groups. believes that a total of 34-36 Michigan possible rates. This is where counties with water drainage into Lake Farm Bureau has good news If you're a small business owner Michigan could be part of a tri-state collec- for small business owners. who is dissatisfied with your tion effort with Illinois and Wisconsin. present employee health care With over 40 years of experience plan — or a small business Cubbage suggested that farmers who may in providing individual health owner who is ready to initiate not want to wait for another collection pro- gram should consider the CES 's "How To care plans, Farm Bureau is now your first employee health care Form a Waste Disposal Cooperative" pat- offering six Blue Cross Blue plan — contact your local Farm terned after a program developed by Waste Shield plans and two Blue Cross Bureau office. We'll listen to Systems Institute of Grand Rapids, Blue Shield PPO plans specially your health care coverage needs, designed to help small businesses dispose designed for groups with 2 to 99 tailor a package to suit your of waste solvents. employees. All plans have no preferences, and then cut to the bottom line. "Any commodity group could utilize this program to form a co-op and develop a milk Protecting the interests of small business run approach, if you will, to help reduce Farm Bureau, specialists in by understanding the interests of small business... all business insurance needs, transportation and disposal costs of these materials," said Cubbage. can be depended on to protect the interests of small business Regardless of what shape a future program because we understand the evolves into, Cubbage stressed that the need interests of small business. has never been greater for a statewide col- lection program now. "If you were to do this What matters to you effectively, you would need three statewide matters to us. collections," said Cubbage. "Once those older chemicals are disposed of, you could For further information, call probably wait five to ten years before 1 -800-292-2680 or contact repeating the process. I think, in general, that today's pesticides are more likely to be your local Farm Bureau office. used up." WHERE "I don't think we'll ever have quite the same Blue Cross BELONGING BkwShMd OFWCMGAN level of need we presently have to get rid of MAKES A old materials that are out there," said Cub- MICHIGAN bage. "The goal is to take unusable pes- DIFFERENCE. FARM BUREAU ticides off the hands of farmers and out of the environment, and get them disposed of."