Michigan Farm News Vol.69, No. 19 GATT Talks Collapse in Chicago Michigan's Dairy 1 he European Community 's refusal to of the Uruguay GATT Round also must fall world levels and nearly three times the U.S. comply with a G ATT-ordered oilseed sub- squarely on European shoulders. With the price. Subsidies to EC oilseed crushers en- Super-Pool sidy ruling leaves the United States no Europeans balking even on this clear-cut able them to buy higher-priced EC oilseeds, choice but to retaliate, according to AFBF GATT ruling, efforts to continue trade talks rather than cheaper imports at the world Debate Resolved President Dean Kleckner. on a broader level appear fruitless." price. After months of negotiations, After talks addressing the oilseed contro- President-elect Bill Clinton has also voiced Due in part to the EC's system of oilseed Michigan's two major milk market- versy were suspended in Chicago, the a get tough stance on the failed talks and subsidies, U.S. oilseed exports (mainly soy- ing organizations have reached an United States is expected to announce aggressive use of the U.S. Export Enhance- beans and soymeal) have fallen from more agreement in principle to once again sanctions against approximately $300 mil- ment Program. Although Clinton has not than $4 billion to less than $2 billion since establish a pool for over-order premi- lion of EC agricultural goods. specified an exact spending level for EEP, 1986. ums generated on fluid milk sales in he has said the future of EEP is tied closely the southern Michigan market. In all, the United States has indicated it will to the outcome of international trade talks After an initial GATT ruling against the EC, increase tariffs on up to $1 billion of EC aimed at lowering trade barriers. and an EC response that failed to remedy Representatives from the Independent goods since an oilseed agreement was not the problem, a second GATT ruling found Cooperative Milk Producers Associa- reached. "Until the EC and others play by fair trade the EC's system to be illegal. In April, the tion (ICMPA) and the Michigan Milk rules, I would play by their rules," Clinton EC refused to accept that second GATT Producers Association (MMPA) an- The U.S. has asked the Council of the Gen- said recently in a written response to ques- ruling - a refusal reinforced by the EC nounced on Friday, Nov. 6, 1992, that eral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to tions posed by AFBF, indicating he would during the Chicago talks. they, in conjunction with the rest of authorize the trade sanctions since the EC continue to subsidize U.S. farm exports as the Michigan dairy industry, had has failed to respect two rulings against the long as competitors support their own. "We applaud the efforts of our trade nego- reached an agreement in principle subsidies by a dispute panel and because tiators during talks this week in Chicago, that provides all dairy farmers in they had also failed to offer adequate con- The Chicago talks ended after the EC re- but we regret the outcome," Kleckner said. Michigan an opportunity to partici- cessions in bilateral negotiations. fused to provide meaningful compensation "The EC had ample opportunity to bring its pate in sharing the over-order pre- and cut its oilseed production from its oilseed support system into conformity with mium on Class I sales. "Because of the EC's refusal to reform its highly-subsidized level of 13 million metric its GATT obligations. We hoped the EC oilseed subsidy system, the EC now must tons. Since 1980, the EC has expanded oil- would comply with the trade panel ruling, "I'm delighted that both farmers and bear the full responsibility for any trade seed production more than four-fold — an and that sanctions wouldn't be needed. processors in the dairy industry have skirmishes that may follow," said Kleck- expansion that was made possible by subsi- come to a negotiated resolution on ner. "The burden of jeopardizing the future dies to EC producers at prices far above See page 9 for further analysis dairy pricing," said Michigan Depart- ment of Agriculture Director Bill Schuette. "Consumers, farmers and processors are all beneficiaries with MDA Approves Corn Marketing Program Referendum this agreement." Vote Scheduled Nov. 30 - Dec. 11 Funds from the corn marketing program would be used in new product development Michigan corn growers will be deciding sucn as tne QuaHty transparent corn starch based biodegradable plastic film shown Over order premiums on Class I the fate of the proposed Corn Marketing below byAmy Gustafon, of Michigan Biotech Institute's Biomaterials Group. (fluid) milk, have been in effect for Program of Michigan during voting on a several years; therefore, it is unlikely referendum to be conducted Nov. 30 that consumers will see an increase in through Dec. 11, 1992, by the Michigan the cost of milk due to the pooling of Department of Agriculture (MDA). these premiums. The referendum is the result of a petition More details will be released once the by more than 200 Michigan corn growers agreement is finalized but, according submitted to MDA in January 1992, re- to a joint news release from ICMPA questing establishment of a Corn Market- and MMPA, there will be a more eq- ing Program. The Michigan Department uitable distribution of proceeds to all of Agriculture then appointed a tempo- Michigan dairy farmers. rary committee of corn producers includ- ing Dan Putman, Ken Christensen, Gary For more information, contact Krug, Mark Smuts, John Knoerr and either MMPA General Manager Mike Trees to draft the proposal. Wait Wosje, (313) 474-6672, or i ICMPA General Manager Phil During a public hearing on the Corn Mar- Kropf, (616) 247-6761. keting Program, Sept. 24, 20 of the 22 people testifying on the proposal spoke in support of the program. Based on that hearing, MDA issued its recommenda- tion that a referendum be held on the Corn Marketing Program. That's good news for Michigan, since state corn production ranks eighth in the U.S. and is the second largest state with- out a marketing program, says Michigan Photo: Leavenworth Photographies, Inc. Corn Grower's Association Executive Di- "There will be nine districts across the state and corn grown for silage. The assessment rector Tim Draeger. "Michigan corn grow- of Michigan that will be represented on the would be collected from affected Michigan ers will finally have an opportunity to pro- Michigan Corn Marketing Committee," ex- producers at the first point-of-sale, begin- mote their product themselves," said Drae- plained Draeger. "Generally, we'll have at ning March 1, 1993. ger. "They're going to be able to take it least two petitions from each district going upon themselves to pursue the research and to the governor for him to chose from. If we By law, the referendum is conducted by marketing projects that will help improve have more than two petitions from a given MDA. Ballots will be made available to their profitability." district, there will be a meeting of the corn eligible growers at all county Cooperative growers in that district, to conduct an elec- Extension Service offices, all Agricultural Just what those research and market promo- tion of who the two nominations will be." Stabilization and Conservation Service of-# tion activities are going to be must be deter- fices, MDA regional offices, and the main mined by a committee of corn growers, who The proposed program calls for an assess- must first be nominated with at least 50 ment of one (1) cent per bushel for each signatures on a petition, and then appointed bushel of corn sold during the marketing See "Corn Referendum" by Governor Engler. year, except sweet corn, seed corn, popcorn, continued on page 3 Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Dec. 1 -4 in Grand Rapids Program and Young Farmer Contest Details Beginning on Page 10! Michigan Farm News -. November 16, 1992 In Brief ... Du Pont Halts Payments for Users of Benlate "Political Winds of Du Pont Co., which has paid nearly $500 million to users of its Benlate DF fungicide, said it concluded the product wasn't responsible for any crop losses and that it will halt all further Benlate-related payments, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Change?" William F. Kirk, Du Pont vice president for agriculture products, said that after more than - We'll See a year of research, "We could find or establish no cause-and-effect relationship between our product and our crop damages reported since March 1991," whe~ Du Pont pulled the fungicide off the market. "~e still do not kn~w what caused th~ v~nous crop losses, .but we now are convinced that It was not Benlate, he added. The WIlmmgton, Del., chemical Let me begin by congratulating President-elec:t Bill Clinton on his ele~ti0!1 victory. company's half-billion-dollar about-face on settlement payments is unprecedented, accord- Althou{)h Michigan Farm Bureau er:dorsed hIs opponent, our or{Jamz'!-tlOn has a ing to product liability lawyers. long hIstory of bipartisan cooperatIOn. We look forward to working wIth the new President and his administration on issues of concern to farmers. USDA to Allow Special Loans on Farm-Stored Grain However, as we look toward 1993, there's no doubt tha t one of the major challenges The USDA says it will allow producers with 1992-crop, farm-stored shelled corn, not facing our country is the need for growth-oriented policies, not only in agriculture, otherwise eligible for government loans, to offer the corn as collateral for nine-month but in all sectors of our economy. I'm concerned that there was a lot of talk during Commodity Credit Corporation recourse loans. Such corn may be cracked, rolled, crimped Gov. Clinton's campaign about increasing taxes and expanding regulations. That's or of low test weight. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman said, "This program not the way to produce a growing economy. will allow producers who normally handle harvested corn in a manner making it ineligible as collateral for loans an opportunity to utilize the price support loan program." , Likewise, despite Gov. Clinton's campaign J'!7age as a "ne~" Dempcrat, .he w{1I come into office owing a lot of favors to tradItIOnal DemocratIc constituencIes. HIs The loan rate for these types of loans will be 70 percent of the regular nonrecourse loan goal of controlling the deficit undoubtedly will collide with the liberal social programs rate. The entire measured quantity will be eligible for the loan, but if stored in a manner devised by the new Congress. Does he have the backbone to stand up to the that does not allow it to be measured, sampled or inspected, the loan will be limited to 75 demands of big-spending congressmen? percent of the quantity certified by the-producer, Veneman said. Producers can obtain more information on the program from their county ASCS office. Farmers are also wondering whether the Clinton administration will provide needed continuity and leadership in securing acceptable GAIT and North American Free USDA Proposes to Ease Biotech Tests Trade Agreements. Free and fair trade is crucIal to our industry. ~a.rm sale.s.account for over $40 billion in export trade and provIde nearly a $20 b1lllOnposItIve trade The USDA says it will make i,t easier for firms to get approval to field-test biologically balance for our country. Over one fourth of our production is earmarked for export altered plants. The easier testing regulations would apply to six crops: corn, cotton, markets. potatoes, tomatoes, soybeans and tobacco. Under the proposal, if researchers determined their product didn't violate USDA criteria, they could simply notify the department of their The Democratic campaign agriculturalplatform ~as ~rief ancj.vaaue in its propos'!-'s intention to start a field trial, even as late as the day the trial was to begin. for farm policy. Michigan farmers awaIt Gov. Clinton s specifIc vIews on Issues. I1ke the shape of the 1995 Farm Bill, environmental challenges to farm practIces, For other crops, permission for testing could be obtained from university review boards protection of private property rights and wetlands delineation. instead of having to get permission from the federal government, the USDA said.The new system will cut costs and encourage biotechnology inventions. Biotechnology opponents The election of a Democratic president means new appointed leadership for various say the proposal goes too far and wouldn't give the public adequate notice of field tests. federal agencies. Chief among thf!se is ~ new sec~etc!ry to lead the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. The productIOn-agriculture mIssIon of the USDA has been under attack from many quarters. Farmers believe. it is imperativ~ to have a Group Fights Genetically Engineered Food secretary who will defend and be an advocate for the Interests of our Industry. Led by long-time biotechnology opponent Jeremy Rifkin, a consumer group is forging On the state level we will also see new appointees to head the Michigan ASCS ahead against genetically-engineered foods despite a lack of scientific backing. James and Farmers Ho~e Administration. We look forward to working with these leaders Maryanski, biotechnology coordinator for the Food and Drug Administration's Center for and providing input from the state's largest farm organization. Food Safety, told a panel discussion, sponsored by the National Press Foundation, that the agency received 3,000 comments on its policy to treat genetically-altered foods just like Political change is inevitable. But one thing that doesn't change is the way that Farm any other foods as long as composition of the food was not altered sharply, and such foods Bureau policy guides the actions of our organization. The delegates to our stC!te would not have to carry special labels. annual meeting base our policy positions on what is goocf fo~ farm~rs, not on wh~ch party is in'powe~. You can rest C!s.surecjthat you.r orgamzatlon wIll be coop~ratlve Of the first 1,200 comments received, 85 percent wanted genetically altered foods labeled in its relatIons wIth the new adminIstratIOn, but wIll never waver from promoting the and a large number wanted pre-market tests. About 95 percent of the comments came from member-developed policies that advocate the interests of agriculture. consumers with a third of them being form letters, the FDA spokesman said. A spokesman for the Pure Food Campaign said the group wants special labels on ,genetically-altered foods, but its primary goal is a boycott of the first bioengineered food ~~u~~nt expected to be sold, a tomato. He admitted the group has no scientific evidence against the Michigan Farm Bureau tomato, but wanted more research to stall the introduction of the product. Hazardous Material Storage Expo/Seminar Scheduled October Farm Prices Drop Lower The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division and Michi.gan Chemical <;ouncil are The Index of Prices Recei ved by farmers in Michigan for all products as of Oct. 15 was 126 cosponsoring the Hazardous Material Storage Expo and Semmar at the Lansmg Center, percent of its 1977 base, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Dec. 1-3, 1992. See the newest technologies regarding the storage and handling of hazardous Service. The October index dropped one percent from last month's level of 127 and was materials, and talk with regulatory agency representatives. one percent above last year's index of 125. Special workshops on Agricultural Farm Storage will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Feed grains were up one percent from last month, led by hay, up 14 percent, and oats, up Tues., Dec. 1, and Wed., Dec. 2, 1992. Exhibits will be open at various times throughout four percent. Corn dropped eight percent from September. Cash field crops were unchanged the seminar. Contact Ms. Colleen Mohr, Hazardous Materials Storage Expo and from last month. Potatoes and wheat were up four percent and two percent respectively, Seminar, P.O. Box 30157, Lansing, MI 48909 (Phone: 517-322-1681) for additional while soybeans and dry beans fell three percent and one percent in that order. Fruit prices information or to register. fell six percent, led by apples which fell 20 percent from a month ago. Vegetables fell one percent, with fresh tomatoes up 12 percent and onions down II percent from a month ago. The Livestock and Products Index rose one percent from last month, led by hogs which were up two percent. Calves dropped five percent from September. Eggs fell 16 percent from last month. Michigan milk prices fell one percent from a month ago. 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Eligible growers are The funds collected underthe Com Market- iates continue to be the com industry's catalysts in developing new products and o Com starch makes recycled paper those who have sold at least $800 worth of ing Program will be used to spearhead re- whiter, stronger, and smoother. com in at least one of the past three years. search efforts for alternative uses and mar- sustaining traditional markets. Several new products are starting a "Gold Rush" of fu- ture market opportunities for corn o Com/Soy-based printing inks are pro- For the program to be adopted, more than keting programs from within Michigan. viding alternatives to petroleum-based 50 percent of the votes cast, representing America's Gold -- including: "Michigan Biotechnology Institute has sev- inks. more than 50 percent of the total com pro- eral projects, such as biodegradable plas- o Corn-based ethanol which can be o Nearly 100 percent cornstarch pack- duction voted, must approve the proposal. Producers may be asked to verify produc- tics, that hold great potential for com use," said Draeger. "Another project that could used to clean the nation's air supply. ing peanuts are now available to con- tion and eligibility by MDA personnel. use support is the pursuit of a Michigan com o Corn sweeteners can be found in sumers, capable of dissolving in water. According to Draeger, it's expected that the wet milling facility. This fall's wet harvest conditions and poor price outlook is a prime more than 3,000 products on grocery What can be extracted from just one shelves. verification process will be completed by example of how such a facility could offer bushel of corn? early January, allowing enough time for the an additional marketing alternative and di- o eral Super absorbent corn starch holds sev- thousand times its weight in 31.5 pounds of starch administrative details to be worked out and collections to actually start by March 1, rectly benefit corn farmers across the state." or 1993. water and can be found in fuel filters, Draeger explained that funds could be used 33.0 pounds of sweetener potting soils and diapers. to conduct a feasibility study of such a fa- or Draeger added that MDA will have over- cility, which typically requires corn at ap- 2.5 gallons of fuel ethanol o Com oil is considered a premium and sight authority to make sure that the nearly $1 million collected annually is being spent proximately 18 percent moisture. cooking oil by household and com- 12.4 pounds of 21 percent protein feed mercial chefs. appropriately by the Michigan Corn Mar- For more information, growers should and keting Committee; however, the committee contact MDA at P.O. Box 30017, Lan- o products Com starch is used to encapsulate from chemicals to birdseed. 3 pounds of 60 percent gluten meal and will ultimately be responsible to the grow- ers on how the funds are spent. sing, MI 48909 or (517) 373-1058, or Tim Draeger at 1-800-292-2680, ext. 6600. 1.5 pounds of corn oil D Stellar, a com-based fat replacer, can be used in a variety of foods, includ- ing pastry, creams and butters. o Com-based coal. ethanol can desulferize Michigan's Corn Marketing Program Questiolls alld Allswers Arrest Made in The development of industrial uses for agricultural commodities MUSTCOM Fraud Case represents a strong growth opportunity for Michigan's farmers. Industrial Use of Com Corn, Michigan's most abundant crop, leads the way in its ability Attorney Frank 1. Kelly has announced that Glenn R. Smith, age 38 of Grosse Pointe to meet America's needs for alternative agricultural uses. 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November 16, 1992 lID Distinguished Young Farmer and Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader Finalists - Distinguished Young Farmer - Michigan Farm Bureau's eight finalists in the MFB Young Farmer's Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader and Distinguished Young Farmer contests have been selected, with the state winner to be selected after personal interviews Dec. 2, at the MFB annual in Grand Tom Barends Rapids. MFB presents the awards annually to selected young farmers based on their farming Fremont, Newaygo County operations, as well as leadership and community involvement. The contests are sponsored Wife: Jacqueline by Great Lakes Hybrids, Inc., with each state winner receiving $1,500 worth of seed Agricultural Operation: products and an all expense paid trip to the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Owns and operates a 50 cow dairy January. The state winner in the Distinguished Young Farmer contest also receives 100 operation, with a rolling herd av- hours free use of a CASE-IH Maxxum tractor. All contest finalists also receive a gift erage of 21,763, in addition to certificate from Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc. marketing registered cows, bulls, and heifers. The farm utilizes ro- tational grazing throughout the Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader growing season, with feed pur- chased for the remainder of the Gary Buchholz year. Harbor Beach Community Involvement: Huron County District 7 Michigan Holstein As- Wife: Linda sociation Board member, 4-H Children: Holly 13 months Youth Leader, Newaygo United Agricultural Operation: Church of Christ Youth Group Involved in a family dairy farm partnership milk- leader and council member, and sponsors of an annual dairy promotion event called "Open Barn," ing 62 cows with a 20,000 pound herd average, in June. Progressive Genetics Award from the Holstein Association, and Highest 5- Year Production and raising heifers as well as feeding out steers. Increase from DHIA. The farm raises over 430 acres of crops including Farm Bureau Involvement: corn, oats, alfalfa, wheat, and soybeans. Newaygo County Policy Development Committee and Newaygo Young Farmer member. Community Involvement: Michigan Milk Producer delegate in 1991 and 1992, represented local MMPA as Outstanding Young Dairy Couple in 1991. Michigan Animal Doug J. Knoerr Breeders Cooperative Delegate in 1991, member of Cooperative Extension Service Advisory Board, Sandusky, Sanilac County active in Zion Lutheran Church as youth director, Sunday school teacher, and serves on the Board of Wife: Robin Elders as church lector and church television broadcaster. Children: Bradley 6, Kyle 5 Farm Bureau Involvement: months Member and chairman of the Huron County Young Farmer Committee, member of the Helena Community Action Group, past Lansing Legislative Seminar participant, MFB annual meeting Agricultural Operation: delegate, and past participant of the MFB Young Farmer's Leaders Conference. A partner in the Knoerr Farms 2,000 acre cash crop farm opera- tion. The farm consists of 225 Jeff Horning acres of wheat, 650 acres of corn, 700 acres of soybeans, 250 acres Manchester of sugarbeets, and 175 acres of Wasthenaw County hay. Wife: Lynda Children: Katelyn, 6 months Community Involvement: Started Sanilac County Marketing Agricultural Operation: Club, Custer Township Board of Actively involved in a family dairy farm partner- Directors and deputy supervisor, ship milking 75 cows with a rolling herd average Peace Lutheran Church members, usher and a member of various committees, Sanilac County Safety of 26,000 and raising replacement heifers in ad- Project organizer. dition to farming 400 acres of field crops. Farm Bureau Involvement: Community Involvement: Young Farmer Committee chairman, Sanilac County Farm Bureau Board member, Direct Marketing County Holstein Association organization board, Committee member, Membership Committee member, State Affairs Committee, National Affairs Michigan Milk Producers Association leader of Chairman, Lansing Legislative Seminar and Washington, D.C. Legislative Seminar participant, and Junior Understanding Program, Washtenaw County Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year, Washtenaw past Young Farmer Discussion Meet contestant. County DHIA High Rolling Herd Average in 1991, 4-H dairy judge coach, active member of the Zion Lutheran Church, and dairy judge for local dairy show. Farm Bureau Involvement: Mike Tulgestke Washtenaw County Membership Committee, Young Farmer's organizer. chairman of Rural Education Hawks, Presque Isle County Days Dairy program, past participant in Michigan Farm Bureau's Young Farmer's Leader Conference Wife: Kathleen and ProFILE. Children: Andrew 3, Katelyn 6 months Lori Ann Malburg Agricultural Operation: Almont In a family partnership on a 65- Macomb County cow dairy operation with a 21 ,580 Husband: Thomas pound rolling herd average, in ad- Children: Kristen 9, Sarah 7, Jessica 4 dition to raising 300 acres of al- falfa, and 150 acres of corn. Agricultural Operation: Owns and operates the 38 acre "Malburg Family Community Involvement: Farm," an educationally based farm dedicated to Michigan Holstein Association educating elementary age school children and member, secretary of Responsi- families with guided tours, educational programs ble Wildlife Management, serves and hayrides, in addition to operating a 22 stall on the Extension Agricultural horse boarding operation and managing 200 Advisory Committee, usher for acres for a family member. the Faith Lutheran Church, Most Improved Herd and High Herd Production awards - DHIA. Farm Bureau Involvement: Community Involvement: Presqu~ Isle Co~nty Board of Directors and served as county Farm Bureau president, Young Farmer Co-developer ofT AC-2000 career orientation program, Almont PTO president and secretary, St. Johns Committee cha~rman, member of ~ounty Fa.rm Bureau Promotion and Education, Policy Develop- Church teacher, Macomb County 4-H Horse project adult leader. ment, Information, and Membership committees. Current member of the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Involvement: Policy Development Committee. Macomb County Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee member, Young Farmer Com- mittee member, chairperson of the county Policy Development Committee, chairperson of the Armada Fair Booth Committee, member of the Macomb County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and current participant of Michigan Farm Bureau's ProFILE. James B. Wagner Marcellus, Cass County Sharon Woods (Sharon Todd as of Oct. Wife: Michelle 3,1992, CONGRATULATIONS!) Children: Alysia 2 Reed City Osceola County Farm Operation: Husband: Mark E. Todd Owner/operator of an 80 acre far- row to finish operation consist- Agricultural Operation: ing of 300 sows and over 4,000 Actively involved in family's "Moon Lit Woods" market hogs. Current production dairy farm partnership, working as herdsman and includes 9.5 pigs weaned on av- keeping all records current on the 60 percent erage, a 95 percent conception registered holstein herd. The operation also raises rate. and 17.5 hogs sold per sow 800 acres of corn. alfalfa. and oats. per year. Community Involvement: Community Involvement: Osceola County DHIA Board of Directors. Osce- Active in the Cass County Pork ola County Soil Conservation District Cooperator of the Year, Distinguished Jr. Holstein member of Producers serving as chairman of the Michioan Registered Holstein Association, Osceola County Fair Board Dairy Exhibit Building the Mall Committee, Grocery Superinte~dent, McBain-Falmouth Christian School FFA dairy judge, and Hersey United Methodist St.ore Promotion Committee, Pork Fest Committee, and as a Michigan Pork Producers Board of Church member and Youth Group Vice president. D~re~tors alternate. Has served as treasurer and vice chairman of the Cass County Soil Conservation Farm Bureau Involvement: District, and s~rves on the B.oa~d of Trustees for the Marcellus Methodist Church. Nominated for Osceola County Farm Bureau Young Farmer member, Michigan Farm Bureau meeting delegate, Pork All American by the Michigan Pork Producers Association. District VII Young Farmer Discussion Meet Contestant, Osceola County Agriculture in the Classroom Farm Bureau Involvement: presenter. Member ,?f the ~ass Countr Young Farmer Committee and served as chairman. Cass County Farm Bureau DISCUSSionMeet wmner and state semi-finalists in 1986. _ Michigan Farm News CASE-IH MAXXUM Tractor Will be Delivered to State DYF Winner! •• November 16, 1992 The winner in the Michigan Farm 5230 delivers 90 h.p., and the 5240 delivers Bureau's Distinguished Young Farmer 100 horsepower. Contest will recei ve 100 hours free use of a CASE- IH MAXXUM tractor on his farm Other improvements to the line include the for the 1993. growing season. This marks introduction of an all-glass door, reposi- the second year that CASE-IH has spon- tioned mirrors, swivel seat, in-cab hydraulic sored the prize. flow controls, fender-mounted hitch con- trols, and offset drawbar. According to CASE-IH Area Sales Man- ager for Michigan, Bob Weiglein, the 5250 "Good visibility has been a key trait of the MAXXUM tractor tops the series with I 12 MAXXUM tractors, and now with the all- horsepower. glass door and repositioned mirrors, the op- erator gets even better visibility to the sides "The 5250 has all the features customers and rear of the tractor," said Weiglein. like about the MAXXUM tractor," ex- plained Weiglein. "Transmissions match Three new additions to the MAXXUM trac- power to the job, and the unique power- tors make it easier to use implements. Op- shuttle shift goes from forward to reverse tional in-cab flow controls let the operator without clutching for greater efficiency in adjust the hydraulic flow to two sets of operations such as loader work." couplers from inside the cab. "That's espe- cially handy for the farmer using spray With added horsepower, the 5250 competes equipment with orbital motors," noted favorably with other tractors over 100 Weiglein. horsepower. The customer can get 7,700 pounds of hitch lift capacity from this ma- Optional electronic controls located outside chine. the cab on both rear fenders raise and lower the hitch, making it easier to hook up im- Other features of the 5250 include cantile- plements. The offset drawbar enhances ease ver-mounted engine, heavy-cast side rails of hookup. for front-end strength and a heavy weight- to-horsepower ratio, 6 inch box beam front Another additional feature of the 5200 se- axle on the two wheel drive model and ries is the option of factory installed Good- optional 3.5 inch bar type rear axles. The year DT 710 radial tires. This new tire de- PRE S E N T S THE 5250 is powered by the CASE 6T -590 en- sign provides a good combination of the gine. traction and a smoother ride. This is the first time this tire has been offered as original According to Weiglein, the new MAX- equipment. • XUM 5250 tractor also incorporates several enhancements that are now available for the entire MAXXUM Series . "These enhancements are all important," said Weiglein. "But the true value of a • • • "Case has taken a product that was already MAXXUM tractor is found in the durable, heavy-duty powertrain. MAXXUM en- • • considered the best in the field and made it gines and transmissions are designed and • better," he said. "Besides bringing in the built to provide reliable, long lasting perfor- •• •• more powerful 5250, they've increased horsepower on the other three MAXXUM mance under demanding, heavy agricul- tural operations." • • tractors. The 5220 now delivers 80 h.p., the • • • •• •• Faced with a harvest season full of uncertainty, isn't it comforting to know that there's a diesel fuel available to Michigan farmers that can help take the risk out of your farm operation? At Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., we know that your diesel equipment is an expensive investment that you want to protect and count on. Michigan's finest premium diesel fuel is FPC's GOLD FLAME Custom Diesel Fuel. An improved deterb~nt package continually flushes injectors to prevent gum and lacquer deposits, increasing injector life while increasing horsepower and reducing smoke Friday 1800 MINI Saturda~ 9500 Super Stock emissions. January 8 January 9 7500 Super Stock Unlimited Modified 7:30 pm 7:30 pm GOLD FLAME Custom Diesel Fuel also offers a dispersing agent that suspends water particles more effectively. GOLD Saturday 6200 Four Wheel Drive Sunday 6200 Two Wheel Drive FLAME's low sulfur content and high lubricity help ensure even January 9 January 10 7200 Modified 10,000 Pro Stock 1:00 pm 2:00 pm operation. Farmers Petroleum offers a limited satisfaction guarantee on r:::------~-:-;OU:;:k::;:=-l GOLD FLAME Custom Diesel Fuel. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, we will give you a complete refund on the I:: ADDRESS TICKETS AT EVENT $15.00 ,TIcbtI Price Toal I unused portion of your last delivery. * GOLD FLAME Custom Diesel Fuel, available exclusively ICITY SEAT PREFERENCE (If avaJl,able l STATE ZIP FRIDAY Jan. 8,7:30 m SATURDAY $12 $12 I through FPC Retail Centers and authorized dealers. Ask for it by name. Call 1-800-292-2680, ext. 3307 for the authorized dealer Io VISA SIGNATURE 0 M,C, CARD" Jan. 9,7:30 m SATURDAY Jan.9,1:00 m $12 II I * Certain restrictions apply nearest you. EXP. DATE PHONE ~~~.DN. 2:00 m $12 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO INCIAL IIYENTI clo All SESSIONS J Indy Super Pull '93',804 N. Delaware. Indianapolis. IN 46204 PreterrId ReIerved $48 I• Send no cash • Enclosea seIf.addressed stamped envelope • For Hotel InformatIOn oontact Indl8l1apOlts ConventIOn & T ounsm Processing charge r order TOTAL $3 00 . U AssooatlOn. (317) 639-4282 • For TICket InformatIOn caR (317) ~15 TOols ... lMt_o.c IS, 11192 n.lonn&_ ._ ..o.c IS. 11192 • For CompetrtlOn InformatIOn can (614) 436-1761 AU SEATS RESERVED t,r 1 A~C~C~~~~~~1~5~_ ... Michigan Farm News November 16, 1992 lEI December Discussion Topic - Why Do You Buy Insurance? (The discussion topic this month was prepared by before the loss - not to improve your pre- Although insurance is not the answer to The insurance "partnership" works best Farm Bureau Insurance) loss condition. every risk in life and doesn't pretend to be, when the agent and policyholder stay in it can make life more secure by protecting close contact so that coverage can be ad- W hat happens if your house or barn is Through the insurance policy, which is you from a variety of common -and not so justed to reflect changes in the damaged by fire, tornado, or windstorm? A actually a contract, the company agrees to common - risks that you face everyday. policyholder's life. lot of people will offer you sympathy, but pay covered losses in a fair and timely that will not rebuild your house. manner. In turn, the policyholder agrees to Few of us could get along today without Seeking your agent's professional advice is pay the premium and give honest informa- insurance. It protects our homes, lives, fam- an important way of getting your money's When you suffer a disaster, one of your best tion on applications and claims forms. ilies, farms, cars and trucks, businesses, re- worth from your insurance dollar. friends is your insurance company. Your tirement, and makes the future more secure company is there to help pay the bills and Farm Bureau Insurance, Michigan's larg- for all of us. Indeed, the very survival of Insurance will do everything the policy get you back on your feet. est farm insurer, follows a philosophy that your farm and your family may depend on says it will do. Whether it's one barn lost calls for superior, personal claims service the insurance decisions you make. to a fire or thousands of homes lost to a Insurance companies exist to relieve you of and fair settlements for Farm Bureau mem- hurricane, insurance is the force that re- the burden of unexpected financial loss. bers and all other policyholders. By far, insurance plays the major role in the builds communities and lives. The risk is spread over a large number of protection of your life and possessions. For policyholders, who pay a premium to be It's a common myth that insurance compa- that reason, you need to give it more than part of the protection pool. nies make very high profits. In fact, over just passing attention. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: the past decade, the property/casualty in- 1. What does your group consider the The premiums are pooled together and in- surance business has been consistently less Farm Bureau Insurance, which was purpose of insurance? vested in bonds, stocks, and other invest- profitable than many other types of busi- founded by Farm Bureau members in 1949, ment vehicles that earn income. Premiums ness. encourages consumers to read their policies 2. How can a consumer be certain and the income they earn (minus the and ask their agents questions. Many about the insurance coverages he or insurer's cost of doing business) constitute Insurance companies have little direct con- policyowners don't read their policies until she has? the funds out of which insurance companies trol over the ever-increasing cost of goods a loss occurs and then may be surprised to pay the claims of policyholders. and services that claims dollars must pay discover that insurance does not cover "ev- 3. 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Great appearance and drydown beautiful grain quality with strong stalks and ber of Michigan farmers are enjoying the corn belt to provide localized hybrids for complete the package of this 76-day hybrid. roots to carry the load. This lOS-day hybrid benefits derived from the Ovid, Michigan- specific areas. provides good ear retention and is an excel- based company's production standards and G L 393 - This hybrid offers excellent lent choice for either grain or silage. quality assurance program. Signature Seed Com drydown, with large ears for tremendous Great Lakes com hybrids are providing yield potential in the 89-day maturity cate- GL 580 - This exciting new 108 day hybrid All seed corn is dried in high-pressure, dou- growers with consistent championship per- gory. Its healthy strong stalks and solid has the ability to produce championship ble-pass reversible dryers that assure all formance, as the company continues to roots assure total satisfaction. yields in zones five and six. 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