•, Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 In This Issue Jett New State Conservationist: Carole Jett takes over as Don't throwaway those '"=1 Ethanol: Bag Big Oil With Your Seed Corn Tags Vol. 71, No. 7 Michigan's new state director on seed corn tags! April 17 page 2 Under intense pressure from big oil, 47 V.S. senators and 135 V.S. representatives have Farmland Definition Advances: signed a letter condemning the Environmental Find out how your State Senator Protection Agency's "Renewable Oxygenate voted on farmland definition lan- Requirement" proposal, jeopardizing ethanol's guage. House expected to vote inclusion in the Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) soon page 3 program, according to Michigan Cor:n Grower Association Executive Director Keith Muxlow. Weather Outlook: ,Not the best news for the 30 & 90- To counter the big oil campaign, a wide- day outlooks page 4 spread effort has been launched by National and State Corn Grower's Associations, American Markets: Farm Bureau, Michigan Farm Bureau and a host Should you have anyon-farm • corn and beans? page 6 of other groups. They're encouraging farmers to send their seed corn tags to President Bill Clin- ton, USDA Secretary Mike Espy, and their re- Telfarm Top Managers: spective V.S. congressmen to remind them of the MSU Telfarm selects their top commitments they've made and the benefits of four managers for 1993 .... page 7 ethanol in the RFG. DHIA Honors Extended: "President Clinton had proposed a Renew- Meet the state winners of several able Oxygenate Requirement (ROR) as part of DHIA awards page 8 the RFG program set to begin Jan. 1, 1995 in a number of major cities nationwide," Muxlow "Since corn farmers all across Michigan are now Where to Send Your Row Cleaners: explained. "Vnder this agreement, renewable fu- either in the field or getting ready to go, this is Seed Tags and Notes Which one works best where? els such as ethanol must be used to rel}lace a an ideal opportunity to remind our presjden! and Get answers from MSU Ag Engi- minimum of 30 percent of the oxygenates re- President 8m Clinlon U.S. congressmen just how important this issue c/o Mr. Marion Berry neer, Tim Harrigan page 9 quired for reformulated gasoline. This directive is by sending them the seed tags from their farm Assistant to the President for Agriculture has the potential to double, possibly triple, the along with a handwritten note." U.S.D.A. Room 218 A Starter Fertilizers in No-Till? corn usage for ethanol by the year 2000." 14th and Independence Ave., S.W. .41: Muxlow suggests farmers include a note If you operate with a no-till sys- Washington, D.C. 20250 The EPA had published the proposal and when they mail their seeds tags stating in effect, tem, then seriously consider the accepted public comments until the Feb. 14 Mike Espy that "The seed from this bag will produce 750 benefits of starter fertilizer this deadline. Since that time, however, the oil indus- Secretary of Agriculture gallons of renewable fuel," and/or "Each tag spring page 10 try has launched an intense campaign to stop this represents about 300 bushels of corn this fall. U.S Department of Agriculture 14th and Independence Ave., S.W. Getting Your Planter Ready: proposal dead in its tracks. In addition to lobby- Renewable ethanol provides a market for that Washington, D.C. 20250 A little time this spring preparing ing V.S. congressmen to sign a letter to EPA corn, please don't let us down." opposing the ROR, they've also placed adver- Representative: your planter could mean big re- "I would advise farmers to send all of their U.S. House of Representatives tisements in major publications and threatened turns this fall page 11 seeds tags in this spring," Muxlow said. "The House Office Building lawsuits if the proposal is enacted. more tags they send in, the bigger impact it will Washington, D.C. 20515 Grazing Popularity Grows: "We in the agricultural industry need to rally have. The handwritten notes don't need to be Senator: Rotational grazing conference like never before to show our support for ethanol long or complicated - we're just trying to remind U.S. Senate draws a big crowd in Mt. Pleasant and, in particular, the Renewable Oxygenate our elected officials of the commitment they Senate Office Building recently page 12 Requirement," said MFB President Jack Laurie. made and to show our support for the ROR." Washington, D.C. 20510 Careers in Crops/Soil Science: MSU majors ofter opportunities for the future page 13 Pesticide Storage Facilities Open for Tours Tired of reading about pesticide storage "Many farmers have situations that are less a spill or fire," Rossman said. "In many cases, if MDA Chemical Use Results: facility design? Would you prefer to see some than ideal for chemical storage - what we want the chemical isn't stored in a separate facility How does your chemical use pro- operating facilities in person, ask some ques- to do is to help them into a situation where their Continued on page 9, see gram compare? page 16 tions and get help in locating and designing your liability will be greatly redu~ed, in the event of Pesticide Storage Facilities own facility? This 10' X 12' structure located on the David Duyck farm is one of three structures, Thanks to a Saginaw Bay Watershed Initia- cost-shared through an EPA grant, for farmers to tour for construction ideas. tive project, you now have an opportunity to do ~~ so. Funds obtained from the Environmental Pro- ._ tection Agency through the initiative were used to cost-share the construction of three different pesticides facilities in Bay County, on three dif- ferent farm operations to serve as educational models for farmers, according to Gratiot County Agricultural Agent Dan Rossman. "There was a lot of talk about pesticide storage facilities, but very few that farmers could tour and inspect," Rossman explained. "We felt there was a need to have some different models that would be available for farmers to see in operation and to get ideas from." As a result, grant funds were used to con- struct three different facilities in the Bay City area, including a to' x 12' storage facility at the David Duyck farm, a 24' x 32' storage facility at the Johnson Potato Farm, and a 40' x 40' facility that does double duty as a storage and covered loading and mixing facility at the Reif Farm. Michigan Farm News Classifieds - Page 14 Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 In Brief. .. Pesticide Protection Rules Delayed The Senate passed a bill to delay until Jan. 1, 1995 new federal regulations for protecting Meteorologist Says Wet Spring Not Likely farm workers who handle pesticides. Senate approval sends the measure to President Clinton for signature. Both historical and climatic trends point away from any likelihood of an extremely wet spring, according to Jon Davis, meteorologist in a report produced by Smith Barney The new rules that require protective clothing and other safeguards for workers who apply Shearson's Futures Research Department in Chicago. and work with pesticides were to have become effective in April 1994, but farm organiza- tions and state departments of agriculture had requested more time for farmers and their Consequently, the odds do not support any widespread massive flooding this spring. Minor suppliers to beGome more familiar with the rules. Sen. Thad Cochran, a major sponsor of flooding occurs almost every spring, even with normal precipitation, but problems this year the bill to delay enforcement, said the delay was needed because the Environmental will be compounded as a result of the saturated subsoils combined with runoff from rains Protection Agency was late in making guidelines public. and melting snow, and continued levee problems. EPA Proposes Pesticide Container Rules Flooding that occurs is most likely to be on a small-scale, regional basis, not widespread and general as it was last spring and summer, Davis said. The manner of spring rains in the The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extensive rulemaking that would next month to six weeks will determine whether planting is to be normal or delayed, establish standards for pesticide containers. The proposed rule covers design, labeling, according to the meteorologist's report. storage, use and disposal of containers, both refillable and nonrefillable. Also covered would be containment requirements for use of bulk pesticide containers, including structure Outlook Dim for Russian Grain Imports design, spill prevention, notification, refilling, storage and disposal. A USDA official just back from a fact-finding trip to Russia says he saw no new prospects The EPA will be accepting comments on the proposed rulemaking through May 12, 1994. for the U.S. to sell grain to that nation in the near future. USDA General Sales Manager The American Farm Bureau and state Farm Bureaus will prepare comments, says Mark Christopher Goldthwait told reporters he had been to Moscow, as part of USDA's ongoing Maslyn of the AFBF governmental relations division. effort to remain in contact with a potentially important customer. U.S. Forest Service Drops Walkinshaw Litigation USDA Reorganization Moving Ahead Against Oceana County Drain Commissioner The Senate Agriculture Committee has moved its version of the USDA reorganization plan, which calls for cutting the number of agencies from 43 to 28, puts more emphasis on food After a 17-month battle, $92,000 in legal fees for Oceana County, and an unfavorable ruling safety by creating a new assistant secretary, merges all conservation programs into a Natural a against them by U.S. Magistrate Judge, the U.S. Forest Service announced it was ending Resource and Conservation Service, but leaves local management with the same ASCS litigation against the Oceana County Drain Commissioner, Calvin Ackley. According to committee, keeps the FmHA committee separate from ASCS and drastically reduces the Assistant Deputy Drain Commissioner, Connie Cargill, the U.S. Forest Service has also number of USDA reports. agreed to reimburse the county $70,000 of the $92,000 spent in legal fees. The House Agriculture Committee may mark up its version soon after the Easter recess, In a news release, Huron-Manistee National Forest Supervisor Steve Kelly said that according to St. Louis-based Agri-Pulse. A House Ag subcommittee version would reduce although the Forest Service disagreed with the magistrate's ruling that seriously questioned agencies from 43 to 30, put food safety in the hands of an undersecretary, put SCS with the uniqueness of their property bordering a county drain, they felt the ruling left little doubt natural resources and leave ASCS with the new Farm Services Agency, and creates a they could win if they continued the litigation. National Appeals Division. The court battle focused on a 1992 county drain improvement project the U.S. Forest Conservation Reserve May Survive in '95 Service said threatened property known as the Walkinshaw Wetlands. As a result, they said it would adversely affect sandhill cranes using the property as a staging area for migration. A USDA spokesman said the Conservation Reserve Program may remain in the 1995 farm Even so, as of presstime, Cargill said the Forest Service still had not taken any steps to bill in some form, but it probably will require tighter bidding and tougher compliance. impede the flow of water from their property. Alan King, USDA deputy administrator for commodity operations with the ASCS, told the Aliens Need New ID Cards After September National Grain and Feed Association, he expects a revamped CRP to remain after 1995, but with more competitive bidding and emphasis on truly erodible land. He said at least 20 The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued its final rule on replacement of to 25 million acres, or more than half the land now in CRP contracts needed to remain out "green cards." After Sept. 20, 1994, it will be necessary for all alien workers to have the of production, but some of the remainder could come back into crops and probably should new Form 1-551, which will replace the old 1-151 (the original green card) and other earlier not have been in the program in the first place, according to a Knight-Ridder News report. forms, such as AR-3, AR-I03 and other INS documents, which will no longer be valid. Jett New State Conservationist Employers will not be required to reverify eligibility of permanent resident aliens, who used older cards to complete their 1-9 Form. However, those workers, as well as employees Carole Jett, currently an assistant state conserva- whose status must be established or reestablished after Sept. 20, should be notified of the tionist in California, will be taking over as the new need to obtain the new forms. state conservationist in Michigan, effective April 17. She replaces Homer Hilner who retired from INS estimates that about 1.5 million valid older identification cards are now in use and will that post last December. have to be replaced. There will be a $70 fee for the replacement card. lett has been assistant state conservationist for operation and management in California for the Farmers to Find Adequate Credit Available past two years. She began her career with the Soil Conservation as a soil scientist in Nevada. Be- The four major farm lending sources are in a good position to meet farm credit needs for tween these assignments, she has been soil survey 1994, according to USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS). "Farmers who are good party leader at Austin, Ely, and Fallon Nevada, and credit risks will have no trouble acquiring necessary credit in 1994, mostly from commer- a soil survey manuscript editor, state soil correla- cial banks and the Farm Credit System (FCS)," according to the monthly Agricultural tor, and state soil scientist in California. Outlook. She received a bachelor of science degree, with a Banks' loan-to-deposit ratios remain relatively low, despite some recent modest increases, major in soil science and minors in chemistry and the ERS said. In addition to FCS and banks, the other major farm credit sources include biology from the University of Nevada in 1976. Farmers Home Administration and insurance companies. She also completed post-graduate studies in hy- drology and range science at. the University of Total farm debt is expected to increase 1 to 2 percent, representing the fourth consecutive Nevada in 1988. annual increase after six previous years of debt write-down, the report said. Most farmers remain cautious about taking on debt for expansion, according to the report. "Debt, in She has received many awards including Outstand- relation to cash farm income, is at its lowest level since 1973-74. With moderate loan ing Performance awards in 1979, 1981, 1985, 1988 and 1990, and California's "Risk Taker" demand expected, lenders are looking to generate high-quality loans to maintain market award for personal and professional risks taken to benefit conservation efforts in 1991. share," the report said. Michigan Tart Cherry Producers Approve Referendum Farm production loans are expected to increase slightly this year as farm inputs rise in response to lower energy prices and increased planted acreage, which will result from Michigan red tart cherry producers have approved a referendum for the continuation of the lowered acreage reduction program requirements. Michigan Red Tart Cherry Information and Development Program, according to Dr. Gordon Guyer, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS (ISSN:0743-9962) is published semi.monthly except in the months of November, December, June, and July when only one issue is printed, as a service to regular members, by Michigan Farm Michigan red tart cherry producers approved the referendum to continue the Michigan Red Bureau, 7373 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917. Member subscription price of $1.50 included in annual Tart Cherry Information Program for another five years beginning June 28, 1994 and ending dues of Michigan Farm Bureau regular members. Additional subscription fees required for mailing Michigan Farm June 27, 1999. A total of 389 ballots were cast in the referendum which was conducted by News to non-members and outside the continental U.S.A Second-Class Postage paid at Lansing, MI and MDA from Feb. 7, 1994 through Feb. 18, 1994. Thirty-two ballots were disqualified. There additional mailing offices. Letters to the editor and statewide news articles should be sent to: Editor, Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, MI 48909-8460. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Michigan were 276 producers voting yes (77 percent) representing 102,516,178 pounds (71 percent) Farm News, P.O. Box 30960, lansing, MI48909-8460. and 81 producers voting no (23 percent) representing 42,649,604 pounds (29 percent). t. ' Editorial: Dennis Rudat, Editor and Business Manager. Staff Contributors: Mike Rogers; Connie Lawson; Donna Wilber; Henry Huisjen. The assessment rate is determined by the Red Tart Cherry Advisory Board annually at a fixed rate per ton of up to but not to exceed $5 per ton. The current assessment rate for red Officers: President, Jack Laurie, Cass City; Vice President, Tom Guthrie, Delton; Administrative Director, Chuck tart cherries is $2 per ton of pitting cherries and $1 per ton for juice cherries sold. Burkett; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Parker; Secretary, William S. Wilkinson. Directors: District 1, Jim Miller, Coloma: District 2, Blaine VanSickle, Marshall; District 3, Douglas Darling, Maybee; District 4, Tom Guthrie, Delton; District 5, Mark Smuts, Charlotte; District 6, Wayne Wood, Marlette; District 7, Larry Snider, Hart; The law requires that more than 50 percent of the voting producers, representing over 50 District 8, Richard Leach, Saginaw; District 9, Joshua Wunsch, Traverse City; District 10, Margaret Kartes, West percent of the volume of cherries produced by those voting, must approve the referendum Branch; District 11, Robert Wahmhoff, Baraga. At-Large: Jack Laurie. Cass City; Faye Adam, Snover; Jan for passage. Additional information about the referendum may be obtained by con- Vosburg, Climax; Judy Emmons, Sheridan. Promotion and Education, Paul Swartzendruber, Pigeon; Young J • tacting MDA's Marketing and Development Division at (517) 373-1058. Farmers, Andy Hagenow, Rockford. Michigan Farm News ITOL II. April 15, 1994 0 '0 0 :D II Z m :D Farmland Property ;rax Measure Makes Progress In Lansing Legislation to allow most farmland to re- issue in the implement~tion of Proposal-A. ceive the same six-mill property tax rate as OthelWise it creates some serious adminis- homesteads made significant progress be- trative problems and probably a constitu- fore lawmakers left for their Easter recess. tional challenge. There was a strong vote in the Senate in support of the farmland defi- A bill (S.B. 1027), sponsored by Sen. Joel nition, so with that strong vote, we'll be Gougeon (R-Bay City) has been approved watching the House very carefully when by the state Senate and sent to the House they take that issue up on the floor." for assignment to committee. On the House side, H.B. 5329 (H-4), sponsored by Rep. MFB is asking members to contact their Dan Gustafson (R-Haslett) and Rep. Kirk legislators immediately, and urge them to Profit (D- Ypsilanti) is on the House floor support both S.B. 1027, and H.B. 5329 and is expected to be considered when leg- (H-4). If your state Senator voted yes on .. islators return after Easter. S.B. 1027, please contact him or her to show your appreciation for their support. 'IfWe believe there is broad and strong sUQ- H0rt to create a situation whereby all ag lana For more information, contact Ron Nel- is ,treated alike," said MFB Legislative son at (517) 323-7000, Ext. 2043. Counsel Ron Nelson. "That's a very critical How Your State Senator Voted on 5.B. 1027 MFB encouraged a .YES. vote on S.B. 1027, which would allow most farmland to receive the same six-mill tax rate as homesteads, under Proposal-A. YEAS-20 Arthurhultz Dillingham Geake Pridnia Berryman DiNello Gougeon Schwarz Bouchard Dunaskiss Hoffman Van Regenmorter Cisky Emmons McManus Wartner DeGrow Gast Posthumus Welborn NAYS-11 Carl Dingell Kelly Stabenow Sherry Faust Miller Vaughn Conroy Hart O'Brien EXCU5ED-5 Faxon Honigman Pollack Smith Holmes NOTVOTING-1 Koivisto 'The fate of the auto insurance reform is either in the hands of the voters or the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the petitions are certified, the voters would decide on Nov. 8, 1994, whether to keep the auto premium reductions and curb lawsuits and control medical costs. C.A.I.R. (Committee for Auto Insurance Reform) has asked the Michigan Court of Appeals Discover the Distinct Advantagel ~ .. to vQid the petitions and let the law take effect. M~B POSITION The Michigan Department of Transportation has re- Michigan' Farm Bureau searched what the other states have found to be successful has had a long-standing and has adopted a new reflectorized crossbuck sign for use policy regarding the need at railroad crossings. Many other states are using signs ~ to reflectorize rails. Our which have retlectorized material on their reverse sides. members should be made This reflectorized material provides a flickering or flash- aware of this new safety ing effect to approaching motorists as their headlights pass sign. between railroad cars of a moving train. MFBCONTACT If the crossbuck signs need replacement on state or county Darcy Cypher, Ext. 2048 highways because of destruction or decay, the road author- ity is responsible for replacing the sign, and cost sharing the expenses 50/50 with the railroad company. In cities • 50 Year Protection MOlTON. 5 Year Protection ..~ .. and villages, the railroad company is fully responsible for AgaInst snow-loading dam age to the struCtll'e with III 0BUILDINGS Aganst wind load damage to the structure with no the crossbuck sign replacement and maintenance. If the road authority chooses to replace the signs, just to meet weight Dmit. wind velocity OmIt the new design standards, they alone must cover the cost. • 50 Year Protection • AD warrattles Include materials alii Against decay or Insect attack on labor alii are Dlt prorated. USDA Still Hopes for New Crop Insurance Plan preservaUve treated columns alii preservaUVe treated lumber. There may still be some hope for a crop insurance program that will work, despite major funding snags in both the House and Senate, according to Ken Ackerman, manager of • 20 Year Protection Against red rust IncIIlOng damage 800-447-7436 USDA's Federal Crop Insurance Corp. The House-approved, five-year budget plan in- cluded an increase of only $3 billion for crop insurance, while the Senate version of the caused by atmospheric pollutants. budget for that period did not provide any increased funding for crop insurance. The USDA's proposal to revamp the insurance program called for about $5 billion over the next five years to provide free catastrophic coverage for most farmers. The department • 10 Year Protection Against windAllIDaSteet'9 011' opUcai load d... esUllng to 11. BUILDINGS ~MORTON P. O. Box 399, Morton, lL 61550 doors with no WillI velocity lint. @) 1994 Morton Buildings. Inc. said its plan would save over $750 million over five years by eliminating the need for Congress to pass emergency disaster relief measures whenever there is a major crop loss. "Ii. Adrian, MI (517) 263-0541 • Brown City. MI (313) 346-2702. Kalkaska, MI (616) 258-2580 • Rockford, MI (616) 874.6400 • Three Rivers (616) 279-5271 Michigan Farm Bureau (517) 323-7000 Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 II normal conditions and a major thaw and 30 & 90-Day Forecast - Colder and Wetter Than Normal March weather was truly transitional in na- ture, beginning the month with warmer than ending colder than normal. The cause of the 3/1/94 to 3/31/94 Precipitation Actual Normal .Ij (Inch.) (Inch) change was a shift in the upper air steering Alpena 1.10 1.87 currents from a southwesterly to northwest- Bad Axe 1.10 2.04 erly orientation. Mean temperatures aver- Detroit 1.86 2.32 aged near to slightly above normal for the 1.04 1.93 period, while precipitation was generally Escanaba Flint 1.68 2.32 ~.J lighter than normal across the state. 1.46 2.48 Grand Rapids Houghton 0.74 1.94 The new National Weather Service long- Houghton Lake 1.52 1.87 range outlooks call for a general continu- Jackson 0.50 2.26 ation of the northwesterly flow aloft. Given Lansing 1.95 2.26 that frigid air persists in northern sections Marquette 2.11 1.94 of North America, it is only a matter of time Muskegon 1.32 2.25 before some of the Canadian-origin air Pellston 1.01 1.83 makes its way into the Great Lakes region. Saginaw 1.18 2.04 1.39 1.93 While these air masses will likely be mod- 0.66 2.48 erated due to the lack of snow cover over 1.94 1.83 most of the state, below normal mean tem- 2.16 peratures are still a good bet. The official outlooks for April and April- June both call for below normal tempera- tures and normal to above normal precipi- tation. Impacts of these outlooks would be highly dependent on crop type, ranging Michigan and Major Commodity Area ASCS Program Sign-Up Continues Through April 29 Extended Weather Outlook The sign-up period to enroll in the 1994 alty," states Byrum. "This means producers are The 0/92 provisions will apply to the 1994 T - Temp. 4/15 4/30 4/15 6/30 P - Preclp. Michigan T 8 P 8 T 8 f 8 deficiency payment program for wheat and feed grains continues through April 29 at County free to plant more acreage if conditions are fa- vorable at planting time. This allows producers program, although producers will be paid at 85 percent of the normal payment acreage unless [. W. Corn 8elt 8 N N N Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) offices. more flexibility to choose options according to they're prevented from planting, which allows I E. Corn 8elt B N N N weather and market conditions instead of pro- payment at the 92 percent level. Wint. Wheat 8elt N N N 8 According to Jim Byrum, state executive gram requirements." In a related development, repayment of Spr. Wheat Belt N N N N director of Michigan ASCS, the 1994 program Advance deficiency payments are available 1993 advance deficiency payments for corn will Pac. NW Wheat A 8 A N Delta B 8 N 8 should be attractive to farm producers. "There at sign-up and will be paid at the rate of 50 be required because prices for corn in 1993 were SoutheastB B N N NIB are no acreage reduction requirements for corn, percent of the projected deficiency payment for higher than projected. However, repayments San Joaquin A N A N barley, oats, wheat and grain sorghum," said 1994. Advances will be required to be repaid if will not be required until October 1994, when Byrum. "Producers can plant their entire base producers withdraw from the program. the 1993 corn "marketing year" ends. A-Above Average, B-Below Average, N-Nor- mal, MA-Much Above, MB-Much Below, NP- acreage of these crops with no set-aside required No Precip. Source; National Weather Office and flex crop provisions still apply. "Also, producers may withdraw from the Maximize your program after the sign-up period with no pen- Sugarbeet"productivity with Serving Michigan Farm Families is Our Only Business ACA on Sugarbeets Root. To Profitability Since its beginning in 1971, Michigan Farm Radio Network's only objective ACA applied preplant incorporated or in-furrow has shown improved productivity of has been to serve Michigan's farm families. This dedication to serve agricul- sugarbeets. ACA applications can be made with fertilizer or water as the carrier. ture is shared by 29 local radio stations in Michigan. Through these sta- Identifiable Performance Parameters on Sugarbeets tions, Michigan Farm Radio Network provides the latest in market analysis, The following are frequently observed plant responses from soil applications of ACA on sguarbeets. weather and news to Farm Bureau members daily on the following stations: Station City Frequency Morning Farm Noon Farm VisualResponse ObservationTiming (Stage of Growth) WABJ Adrian 1490 5:45 am 11 :50 am Igorous early growth. • Spring - From emergence to 4th true leaf stage WATZ Alpena 1450 5:30 am 11:30 am Darker green more erect leaves and full canopy • Row Closure WTKA Ann Arbor 1050 6:05 am 12:05 pm More extensive hair roots • Row Closure WLEW Bad Axe 1340 6:30 am 12:50 pm The Identified performance parameters typically result In: WHFB Benton Harbor 12:30 pm • Increased uptake of soil nutrients • Increased uptake of soil moisture WKYO Caro 1360 6:15 am 12:15 pm • Increased utilization of sunlight in photosynthesis • Increased productivity (recoverable sugar per acre) WTVB Coldwater 1590 5:45 am *** Yield Information WDOW Dowagiac 1440 6:05 am 12:15 pm Soil application to Sugarbeets (1993) WGHN Grand Haven 1370/92.1 5:45 am 12:15 pm • 34 total evaluations (University and grower studies) J, WPLB Greenville 1380 6:15 am 11 :45am • 3.7% increase in extractable sucrose (224 pound extractable sucrose increase/acre) WBCH. Hastings 1220 6:15 am 12:30 pm Return on ACA investment of $25.68 (1/2 pint/acre) or $22.64 (1 pint/acre) WCSR Hillsdale 1340 6:45 am 12:45 pm 1/2 pint ACA per acre broadcast [Sugar at $.13/1b (grower net) x 2241b increase/acre = $29.12 - ACA investment of $3.44/acre (1/2 pint/acre) = $25.68 R.O.IJacre] WHTC Holland 1450 12:15 pm 1 pint ACA per acre broadcast [Sugar at $.13/1b.(grower net) x 2241b increase/acre = $29.12 WKZO Kalamazoo 590 ** 11:30 am -ACA investment of $6.881acre (1 pint/acre) = $22.24 R.O.l./acre] WJIM Lansing 1240 5:05 am 11:50 am Application TechniqueslProcedures WWGZ Lapeer 1530 * 12:15 pm Test results have shown that ACA can be applied either broadcast incorporated or in-furrow. ACA can be WOAP Owosso 1080 6:15 am 12:30 pm broadcast incorporated into the soil using water or a fertilizer solution as a carrier. The incorporation or WHAK Rogers City 960 12:15 pm movement of ACA into the soil profile can be by tillage, rainfall, or irrigation. This will position the ACA near WSJ St. Johns 1580 6:15 am 12:15 pm the developing root system of the plant. WMLM St. Louis 1540 6:05 am 12:20 pm WSGW Saginaw 790 5:55 am 12:20 pm Methods of ADDilcatJon Other aDDlfcatJonmethods: ACA mixes easily with and fits into the following fertilizer programs: • Soil applied broadcast with water WMIC Sandusky 660 6:15 am 12:45 pm Soil Applications as the carrier, with or without WCSY South Haven 940 12:15 pm 'Soil broadcast applied with liquid fertilizers a herbicide WKJC Tawas City 104.7 12:45 pm • Soil broadcast applied with dry blended fertilizers • Direct injection of undiluted ACA WLKM Three Rivers 1510/95.9 6:15 am 12:15 pm • Soil broadcast applied (weed & feed herbicide/fertilizer solution in-furrow WTCM Traverse City 580 5:55 am 11:20 am or dry) l 1111 • Band application with liquid fertilizer * Station signs on at different times during the year. Morning farm times change • In-furrow application with liquid fertilizer with the sign-on times. (Contingent on local sugarbeet company recommendations) ** Station airs various farm reports between 5:30 and 6:00 am. ConIIet yow IocII *** Station airs various farm reports between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. Application Rates CIeIn Crop Deller Some stations carry additional market reports throughout the market day. The application rate for ACA soil broadcast Is 16 fluid ounces or cal1.a00.292-2701 (1 pint) per acre. With In-furrow i~ected applications. apply at for IdcIIIonaI information on 8 ftuid ounces (1fl pint) per acre. TIE ACA ADVAKfAGE. .. Michigan Farm News 11= April 15, 1994 .' • • Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 ••••••••r• Market Outlook ... ....... ••••••• •••••~.'I ••••••• 11 •••• '1••• . ...::..- •••• ,j ••• .r...•••• CORN It now appears it's going to take a weather market for higher prices. The USDA Quarterly Stocks Report, released March 31, showed com acres. This tells us that, producers will plant 1-2 million more acres of soybeans on flex land, and producers will let some of their set-aside acres Dr. Jim Hilker,Dept. of Agricultural Economics, MSU E~RM .'~ J..-:::.. •••• •••••••• •••••••• stocks were near expectations. And while the USDA Planting Intentions Report, released at set even though they could plant it. The Planting Intentions Report lets us start SOYBEANS BUSINESS j the same time, showed corn planting intentions projecting suppl y/demand for 1994-95. Hilker's about 1 million acres lower than expectations, this is not low enough to sustain a big rally. supply/demand projections for 1994-95 arc shown in the last column on Table 1; the USDA The reports showed soybean stocks to be very near expectations -- it was the Planting OUTLOOK However, it is low enough to help out a weather will not come out with their first projection of Intentions Report that was a surprise. The report market "if' one occurs. 1994-95 until May 10. My fundamentals match showed producers intend to plant 61.1 million The Corn Stocks Report indicated that com up fairly close to what the markets were offering acres of soybeans, over a million more than Seasonal Commodity average expectations. In Michigan, farmers in- used for feed in the second quarter was about 10 for new crop on April 1. To me, this would tend to plant 1.5 million acres of soybeans, up 3 Price Trends percent lower than last year's record usage. indicate there is a little more upside potential However, about 80 percent of this decrease was than downside risk as long as the threat of a percent compared to the last 2 years. made up by heavier feeding of wheat, barley and weather market is possible. As we go through Exports to date would indicate that we sorghum. This shows strong feed demand, in- the year, those odds will even out. should reach USDA 1993-94 projections seen in spite of higher prices this year, which is in line In Michigan, com producers intend to plant Table 3. However, booked sales are very low with 1993-94 USDA projections (Table 1). It 2.6 million acres, about 4 percent more than a and will have to pick up to keep exports running also matches up fairly close to livestock num- year ago and about 4 percent less than they at a rate to meet the projection. bers. planted two years ago. Com stocks being held in My supply/demand projections for 1994-95 The other big disappearance number is ex- Michigan are up about 2 percent, while total U.S. are shown below in column 3 of Table 3. If I am ports which are projected to be down dramati- stocks are down 30 percent. on target, new crop prices are too high as I write cally for 1993-94. And, at this point, looking at Strategy: The com basis has continued to this article. However, as with com, we are in a exports to date and booked sales, it looks like we tighten. There should be no commercially situation where there is more upside potential may have a problem even reaching this low farmer-stored com at this point and we probably than downside risk. But with the large acreage number. ought to be moving corn stored on the farm. we better adjust our targets down somewhat. U.S. corn producers intend to plant 78.6 However, you may want to stay in the market on Strategy: The soybean basis is very tight million acres of corn. With the zero set-aside, the a portion of this volume through the use of basis and the futures markets will not pay storage, opportunity was there to plant at least 82 million contracts, calls and/or minimum price contracts. either off-farm or on-farm. This means we I should be out of the bean storage business and can be done with futures, basis contracts, call WHEAT be watching the futures for market gains. This options and minimum price contracts. The report showed that a little more winter cates higher feed use than thought and will wheat had been planted than previously reported likely tighten up ending stocks. and that a little less spring wheat is intended to HOGS My projections for the 1994-95 crop year The Quarterly March 1 USDA Hogs and Hogs weighing between 120-179 pounds be planted than expected. Total wheat planted in are shown in Table 2, column 3. And as you can the U.S. is expected to be 71.5 million acres Pigs Report was released March 25. It showed were down 4 percent and 60-119 pounds down see, I expect the situation to be much like this 2 percent. This means we should see a significant compared to last year's 72.1. inventory 2 percent below the same date a year past year. drop-off in year-ta-year hog slaughter by the end ago. Hogs kept for breeding were equal to a year Michigan farmers planted 600,000 acres last Strategy: If the above reports, along with ago. This was a surprise to the trade which of April, if not before. fall, 3 percent more than the previous year, but perhaps some weather scares, have produced a expected them to be lower. All hogs and pigs Remember these numbers are for the coun- nearly 8 percent less than two years ago. rally in the wheat market, consider pricing a kept for market were down 2 percent. Overall, try as a whole; the variance between states was The Wheat Stocks Report showed 30-80 portion of your expected production rather than the report was negative for the market. huge. North Carolina became the second largest million less bushels than expected. This indi- being forced to sell at harvest prices. Hogs over 180 pounds on March 1 were hog state as they increased their numbers by 22 shown as equal to last year, but March slaughter percent this past year .• ~ CATTLE was up 3 percent. Was this due to holdovers from The previous number two state, Illinois, The March USDA Cattle-On-Feed Report but down 10 percent from two years ago. Mar- the first quarter, good gains, or more hogs than dropped their numbers by 6 percent. The largest showed inventory up 2 percent from last year. ketings were up 4 percent, which was near ex- the report guesses? hog state by far, Iowa, was down 2 percent. Big Along with this, slaughter weights are up about pectations and shows even with the higher losers were Indiana, down 10 percent; and Ne- 4 percent. This will put a lid on very high prices, weights not too far from current. cash prices to be in the $72-75 range. Consider 'braska, down 7 percent. but we should see prices in the $75-78 rangeJor Strategy: Over the next several weeks -- pricing a portion of your production if you have April and much of May. opportunities in the upper part of that range. Winners were Missouri, up 2 percent; Penn- keep current, especially if the market is at its sylvania, up 9 percent; and Michigan, up 3 per- ..9 Placements in February were up 7 percent highs. For the second half of the year, look for Dairy Market Report cent. Michigan hogs kept for breeding were compared to the low placements of a year ago, forward pricing opportunities on rallies. I expect equal to a year ago. see page 15 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Supply/Demand Supply/Demand Supply/Demand Balance Sheet For Balance Sheet For Balance Sheet For CORN WHEAT SOYBEANS USDA USDA USDA Hilker USDA Hilker Proj. Proj. Proj. Proj. 1992-93 93-94 94-95 1992-93 93-94 94-95 Proj. Pro). 1991-92 92-93 93-94 Corn Acreage (MillionAcres) Wheat Acreage (MIllionAcres) (MIllionAcres) Acres Set-Aside and Soybean Acreage Acres Set-Aside and Acres Planted Diverted 5.3 10.5 ? Diverted 3.5 .5 .5 59.1 59.4 61.1 Acres Planted 79.3 73.3 78.6 Acres Planted 72.3 72.1 71.5 Acres Harvested 58.2 56.4 60.0 Acres Harvested 72.2 63.0 71.5 Acres Harvested 62.4 62.5 Bu./Harvested Acre 37.6 32.0 34.5 61.5 Bu./A. Harvested 131.4 100.7 123.0 Bu./A. Harvested 39.4 38.4 39.0 Stocks (MillionBushels) Stocks (MillionBushels) Stocks Beg. Stocks 278 292 155 (MillionBushels) Beg. Stocks 1100 2113 802 Beg. Stocks 472 529 Production 2188 1809 2070 588 Production 9482 6344 8795 Production 2459 2402 2399 Imports 2 5 5 Imports 7 20 8 Imports 70 95 73 Total Supply 2468 2106 2230 3001 Use: Total Supply 10,589 8,4n 9,605 Total Supply 3026 3060 Use: Use: Crushlngs 1279 1240 1270 Feed 5301 4800 5100 Food 829 840 850 Exports 770 605 620 Food/Seed 1511 1600 1680 Seed 98 98 100 Seed, Feed and Total Domestic 6813 6400 6780 Feed 191 275 300 Residuals 127 106 110 Exports 1663 1275 1320 Total Domestic 1118 1213 1250 Total Use 2176 1951 2000 Total Use 8476 7675 8100 Exports 1354 1225 1200 Ending Stocks 292 155 230 Ending Stocks 2113 802 1505 Total Use 2472 2438 2450 Ending Stocks 529 588 610 Percent of Use 13.4% 7.9% 11.5% Ending Stocks Ending Stocks Percent of Use 24.9% 10.4% 18.6 Ending Stocks Regular Loan Rate $5.02 $5.02 5.02 Regular Loan Rate $1.72 $1.72 S1.89 Percent of Use 21.4% 24.1% 24.9 Regular Loan Rate $2.21 $2.45 $2.58 U.S. Season Average U.S. Season Average Farm Price. $/Bu. $5.50 $6.50 $5.90 Farm Price.S/Bu. $2.07 S2.60 S2.30 U.S. Season Average Source: USDA &Hilker Source: USDA &Hilker Farm Price. S/Bu. $3.24 $3.20 $3.10 Source: USDA & Hilker Michigan Farm News II. April 15, 1994 II MSU Telfarm Program Picks 1994 Farm ...... .. •••••••• ••••••• •••••~.'I ••••••• ••••'l••• r. 1• ......• ~ Managers of the Year •••• .r •••••• ,j ••• E~RM John D. Jones, Telfarm Director Below (I-r) MSU Telfarm Director John Jones congratulates Uoyd and Jim Ruesink . • ' j~::.. •••• Department of Agricultural Economics ~ Michigan State University •••••••• •••••••• The excellent farm management skills of four Michigan farm families were recently rec- ognized by the Michigan State University De- partment of Agricultural Economics Telfarm BUSINESS Center. Selected as the Telfarm Farm Managers of the Year were Bernard and Shirley Brinks, of OUTLOOK Falmouth; David and Beverly Sturgis, of Stur- gis; Kenneth and Jane Gasper, of Belding; and school, 4-H club, and county and state Farm Jim and Lloyd Ruesink, of Adrian. Bureaus. The awards recognize the owners' manage- rial skills and the economic progress made by Bernard and Shirley Brinks their farm operations over the past several years. The Brinks family manages an BO-cow dairy Other criteria include community service and herd that currently has a rolling herd average of activities that contribute to improving agricul- over 25,000 pounds of milk and 1,100 pounds of ture in general. The awards were presented at the butterfat per cow per year. Their Missaukee Ag Tech Luncheon, March 12, at the Kellogg County dairy farm located near Falmouth con- Center in East Lansing during the Ag Tech Pro- sists of approximately 300 acres owned and 50 gram's 100th anniversary celebration. acres rented that produce com and alfalfa hay. Bernard ,Brinks has farmed for 57 years and David and Beverly Sturgis has used the Telfarm system for 25 years. Shirley The Sturgis family, along with their daugh- By pooling some machinery and providing and shared responsibilities is a very important is responsible for keeping the Telfarm business ter, Pam, and her husband, Edward Schlabach, their own labor, the cooperating joint arrange- part of the efficient management of the Sturgis records. The Brinks' son, Ronald, and his wife, manage a swine and cash crop operation near ment produces seed corn, snap beans, field com family farm. Barbara, are also involved full time in the farm. Sturgis in St. Joseph County. The swine opera- and soybeans. This is an innovative and unique Dave and Beverly are both strong leaders in Bernard serves on the Prosper Christian Re- tion markets about 3,000 hogs each year. The farming system employed on the Sturgis farm. their community and are active members of formed Church Board of Elders, Clam Union cash crop operation consists of 3,000 acres, half Pam is beginning to assume some of the Telfarm Farm Bureau and United Methodist Church. Township Board of Trustees, and Falmouth of which is owned by the Sturgis family; the accounting work from Dave and long-time as- Coop Board of Directors. remainder, by a neighbor. sistant record keeper, Marilyn Beal. Teamwork Kenneth and Jane Gasper Below (I-r) MSU Telfarm Director John Jones introduces Beverly and Dave Sturgis The Gaspers, and their children, own and Jim and Uoyd Rueslnk operate Lew-Max Holsteins, near Belding in The Ruesink operation, known as the J & L Ionia County. In 1988, Ken and Jane took over Ruesink Farm, consists of 700 acres of alfalfa, the management of the farm from Ken's parents, corn and oats for the support of the 230-cow dairy Lewis and Maxine, who started using the Tel- operation, near Adrian in Lenawee county. Jim farm program in 1970. Jane is now using Micro- joined his father, Lloyd, after graduating from Tel, Telfarm's microcomputer option, to keep MSU in 1978 with a dairy science degree. The the business records. Lewis and Maxine still Ruesinks' have been active with soil conserva- serve as dependable consultants when needed. tion, FF A, Farm Bureau, Michigan Department The Gaspers are recognized for their ad- of Agriculture and Michigan State University. vancement in herd genetics and nutrition, and in Lloyd Ruesink's father, William, began us- the environmental management of their farm. ing the Telfarm recordkeeping system in 1928. 'cultural They are active with DHIA, MABC and Select Sires. Ken serves on the MSU Animal Science Advisory Committee. With the assistance of Lloyd continued using the system and in 1992, at the age of 81, he taught himself how to use the MicroTel software option ofTelfarm. The books MSU, the Gaspers developed, a low cost, envi- balance to the penny, according to Jim. Lloyd ronmentally sound milkhouse waste water dis- says, "I might as well get started now, I'll never posal system. learn any younger." The farming operation consists of 690 acres According to Lloyd, the Telfarm program and a 140-cow dairy herd that currently produces allows a farmer to know his strong points and about 25,000 pounds of milk per cow per year. weak points. The Telfarm program showed the Ken was MSU Animal Science Depart- Ruesinks the dairy end of their operation was ment's 1992 Dairy Farmer of the Year. The more profitable than the cropping end. In 1971, Gasper family is also active with their church, the family invested $300,000 in a milking parlor. 315 3S6 740 Com-May94 Wheat - July 94 Soybeans May 94 30S 348 m ZClS 340 700 28S 600 27S 324 265 316 640 255' 300 620 245 300 600 Z3S S80 Jun J Iy ttig Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb rial" ApI" Jun JIy ttig __ Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb rial" Apr Jun JIy ttig Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb nar ApI" n.40 53.00 240 I Uve Cattle - April94 I n.oo Uve Hogs - April 94 51.00 Soy Meal- May 94 Z32 76.60 41j.00 . , 76.20 47.00 75.80 45.00 75.40 43.00 75.00 41.00 74.60 JIj.OO 74.20 37.00 176 Jun Jly ttig Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb rial" ApI" Jun JIy ttig Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb rial" Apr Jun Jly ttig Sep Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb nar ApI" Charts Provided by Knight-Ridder Financial Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 Websters Named DHIA Progressive Dairymen of the Year Below (I-r) are Larry and Cathy Webster, DHIA Manager AI Thelen, Wayne and Marjorie Webster, of Clinton County. The operation milks 300 cows with a 26,950 lb. average. In other award programs, the following Clinton County dairy farmers Larry and dairymen were recognized for their Wayne Webster took top honor during the achievements: recent annual meeting of the Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement Association • Highest 365 Day Dollar Vatue - 1993 (DHIA). They were named the 1993 Pro- Average: Paul Wardin, Remus, Mecosta gressive Dairymen of the Year. County, 40 cows, $3,554 value, on 27,880 lbs. of milk, 1,1 011bs. of butter fat, and 872 Milking just over 300 cows, the Websters lbs protein. have improved their rolling herd average by 9,900 pounds of milk in just the past five • Highest 365 Day Herd Average: Jeff years to 26,950 pounds in 1993. Likewise, Alexander, Hanover, Jackson County, 93 dollar value per cow has improved $1,401 cows, $3,532 value on 27,880 Ibs. of milk, during those same five years to the 1993 9961bs. of butter fat, and 8611bs. of protein. average of $3,445 per cow. * Highest Individual Cow, 305-Day Ac- Production increases, according to DHIA tual Milk and Dollar Value: Nobis Broth- General Manager AI Thelen, are attributed ers, St. Johns, Clinton County, Age 62 to improved rations using the Spartan II months, $5,683 dollar value on 43,482 lbs. program, switching to a total mixed ration of milk, 1,824 lbs. of butter fat and 1,338 feeding program, use of body scoring, and lbs. of protein. most recently switched to a three times per day milking schedule. • 1993 Five Year Gold Award Club Win- ner: Nobis Brothers, St. Johns, Clinton The MSU Animal Science Dairymen of the County, 5- Year average; 352 Cows, $3,422 Year Award was presented to the Lyle Ball Dollar Value, 26,149 lbs. of milk, 971 lbs. and Doug Chapin families of Mecosta of butterfat, and 831 lbs of protei n. County. Michigan Rolling Herd Average All Time High Michigan dairy farmers on DHIA test keep setting new records, with 1993's overall state average reaching 20,000 Ibs, while the total number of herds over 25,000 Ibs., keep going up as well, according to DHIA General Manager Al Thelen. "By keeping monthly records and knowing deviations of each cow from the entire herd, dairy farmers on DHIA know how to manage individual cows and various production groups, putting them in a tremendously advantageous position," Thelen said. "Using the federal milk marketing order data, we know that the overall production averages for herds on test versus non-test herds reached 6,000 pounds last year." Thelen predicts that trend will accelerate with the advent of new technology, such as the recent introduction of BST. He says that just in the first two montHs of BST use, production response has been tremendous, according to DHIA technicians and records. "There are no plans to keep track of herds on BST," Thelen said. "It simply can't be tested for, and DHIA considers the use of BST as a man- agement tool that each individual can choose to use or not use, as they can with other manage- ment tools." Calendar of Events April 23, West Branch Bull Sale, noon. April 30, 4th Annual Key to Profit Sale, Escanaba, 1 p.m. May 23 - 24, National Agricultural Biotech- nology Council. MSU Kellogg Center, Call Eddie Hansen (517) 355-0123. June 20-24, Young People's Citizenship For over forty years, Farm Bureau and Blue Cross Blue Shield Seminar, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, have teamed up to provid.e quality health care at competitive group 'ra~es 1-800-292-2680, ext. 3234. with the personalized service you would expect from a Farm Bureau family membership. June 22-24, College Week, Michigan State University. No matter what your needs. : . 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FARItl BIJREAIJ Lansing, MI 48909-8460 ' ., FAX: (517) 323-6793 :- Michigan Farm News Pesticide Storage Facilities Open for Farmer Tours ...Continued from page 1 •• April 15, 1994 and it catches on fire, the fire department would to reuse the chemical, thanks to the containment acres of potatoes, in addition to corn, soybeans likely let the whole thing burn." system," Rossman said. "Building codes also and wheat annually. He explained that with po- groundwater. I think it's a good idea for every During a recent tour of the three facilities, require that if products with a flashpoint below tatoes there are number of different chemicals farmer to have a chemical storage structure on approximately 65 farmers from the Bay County 100 degrees are going to be stored in the struc- that are used each season. Although he prefers their farm for their own peace of mind," he area had a chance to listen, look, and ask ques- ture, you must have explosion proof wiring. As not to store chemicals from one season to the concluded. tion about site location, facility design, and regu- a result, many chemical manufacturers are trying next, he does need a facility in-season until latory requirements. to reformulate their product so the flashpoint is they're applied. ... Although each facility was designed differ- above 100 degrees." "Our goal in using this facility is to store as Who to Call and Where to Go ently, they still had some common elements, Explosion proof wiring doesn't come cheap little chemical as possible," Duyck said. "We to Tour These Facilities including building code requirements in terms either. According to Dave Duyck, the wiring bill prefer to leave that up to the manufacturer. How- alone on his 10' x 12' structure was $2,500 for Contact Dan Rossman, Gratiot County of electrical wiring, and containment needs via ever, there are times when we need a place to Extension Agricultural Agent, at (517) sloped concrete floors and concrete sump pits. just two light bulbs and a fan. Total construction store chemicals until they're applied." 875-5233 "In each of these facilities, if we do get a costs for his facility were $8,500. The walls are According to Rossman, there are cheaper spill, we can contain it as well as possibly be able insulated and have steel siding both inside and alternatives for chemical storage if resources are 1). David Duyck Farm - 589 Cotter out. limited. "We're not advocating that every farmer Road, Approximately 8 miles east of The structure, located on the main farm site, go out and spend $40,000, $20,000 or $10,000 Bay City, on M-52, then 1/4 mile south •• Selecting Mounted Row Planter- was required to be at least 200 feet from the house, 100 feet from any other building, 200 feet from his potato storage facilities, and at least 100 for a facility," Rossman advised. "But even a very small producer can reduce his liability by moving his chemical storage from the farm shop on Cotter Road, facility on the west side. (517) 894-4018 feet away from any ditch, lake, pond or well, 2). Johnson Potato Farm - Approxi- Cleaners Duyck said. or house basement into a separate structure, even if it's just a cargo box off an old refrigerated mately 9 miles east of Bay City, on M-52, near the county line, facility lo- These Yetter Row Cleaners, running in com- The concrete floor slopes to the back of the truck." building to a concrete sump pit, and is designed cated on the south side. (517) 893- bination with coulters, are ideal in heavy Duyck concurs with Rossman in addressing 2994 residue situations. to hold up to 150 gallons in the event of a spill. the liability issue, as well as the environmental A good rule of thumb in determining contain- benefits of a properly constructed and main- 3). Reif Farm - Approximately 5 miles ment capacity is 25 percent of the total chemicals tained storage structure. "Farmers don't really east of 1-75 on M-81, facility located on stored or 125 percent of the largest container. want to create a liability for themselves and they north side. 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Michigan Farm News f April 15, 1994 Starter Fertilizers for No- Till Corn In cooler wetter soils, common in no-till conditions, starter fertilizers have shown a Maury Vltosh, Crop & Soli Sciences yield response in eight of 11 field trials, according to MSU researchers. been observed in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Current MSU fertilizer recommendations Research has shown that the probability of for corn are to use 30-40 pounds of starter N response to banded starter fertilizer in- when planting in a high crop residue system. creases markedly as reduced tillage systems P use should be based on a soil test. are used. Soil temperature is the major factor affecting nutrient availability in these sys- When the P soil test is less than 120 pounds .' tems. per acre but greater than 40 pounds/acre, use 20-30 pounds of starter P in high residue As soil temperatures increase, more nitro- systems. When the P soil test is less than 40 gen (N) and phosphorus (P) is mineralized pounds/acre, larger amounts of starter P from soil organic matter. Plant roots also may be used. When the P soil test level grow more rapidly and have a greater ability exceeds 120 pounds/acre, P is not necessary to absorb nutrients under warm conditions. and should be discontinued for environ- mental reasons. Growers in this situation In early spring, no-till soils tend to stay cool should still band N at corn planting time. and wet causing slow release of plant nutri- ents. Hence, starter fertilizers used on cool, The options available for applying starter N wet soils will have a higher potential for without applying P are somewhat limited, providing a yield response. however, the best choice is probably 28 percent liquid N. The use of urea as a starter N Likely to be Responsible for Starter fertilizer is not encouraged due to the poten- Fertilizer Response tial of free ammonia developing near the Traditionally, farmers and agronomists In 11 experiments where starter fertilizer where the P and K soil test levels were high, seed. One solution to this problem is to .. thought that phosphorus (P) was the nutrient treatments were used on both no-till and they found that N was responsible for a move the urea placement further from the responsible for most starter fertilizer re- conventional tilled corn, starter fertilizer seven bushel yield increase in the no-till seed. sponses. Recent work in Indiana, however, responses were obtained only once in con- system, three bushels in the ridge till sys- has shown that N was responsible for most ventional tillage, but in eight of the 11 tem and two bushels in the chisel system. 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You, the Farmers who want to use more Nand K at - o~- applicant, are eligible for this coverage if you are employed full-time in a non-seasonal occupation. (Non- planting, should move the placement 4-6 seasonal restriction does not apply in AZ., MI, NM, NY, OR, and RI.) Unemployment and disability coverages begin after 30 consecutive days of unemployment or disability, and are retroactive to the first day of loss. All inches from the seed to prevent saIt injury :ii!I!BJ benefits are based on the outstanding balance as of the date of loss and will continue until your balance is paid off, you return to work. or you reach the limits of the master policy, $10,000, whichever occurs first. Life benefits are available to the applicant and joint applicant (spouse, if no joint applicant). Benefrts are not to emerging seedlings. N can also be broad- cast prior to planting to supply N to small If I do not qualify for the Gold MasterCard, consider my application for the regular VISA. payable on pu rchases or advances made while claims are being paid. seedlings, however, this is not the most ef- Unemployment Benefit If you become involuntarily unemployed, Chargegard will make your scheduled ficient placement for N in high residue sys- .• I APPLICANT (please print) minimum monthly payments, subject to the master policy limit. Retirement is not covered. In NY, unemployment benefrts are not payable for pregnancy and other medical conditions. (Coverage not available terns. in CT, MA and MN; labor disputes/strikes excluded in AR, IL and NY.) NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON CARD Reprinted from MSU Crop Advisory Team Alert Lite Benefit: If you or your joint applicant (spouse, if no joint applicant) die, Chargegard will pay the , I , I I I , I I outstanding account balance ~s ot the date ot death, not to exceed your credit limit or $10,000. (Suicide excluded except in MD and MO.) At age 65 (age 66 in IA), Life benefits convert to Accidental Death in HI, IN First Name Middle Initial last Name Social Security # Date of Birth and VT. (Single Life coverage only in MA) Disability Benefit: If you become disabled, Chargegard will make your scheduled minimum monthly Nine Easy Steps payments as long as you are under a doctor's care and unable to work, up to your credit limit or $10,000, Home Phone ( whichever is less. to Calibrate Your i Chargegard Costs: The monthly premium for Chargegard is 66e per $100 of your average daily balance on your account in all states except as follows: 28.ge in MA; 29.3e in MN; 38.8e in NY; 46.ge in NH; 48.1e in CT; Address Years There Mos. 56.7e in VT; 64e in NM; 65.8e in AZ:. 57.6e in SC; 46.6e in TX; 57.5e in HI; 5ge in WI; 60e in CA, IA, 10, IN, MO, NJ, OR, RI, WA, and WY. The monthly premium will be charged to your credit card account. Spray Equipment Coverage will be obtained by First of America and is underwritten by American Bankers Life Assurance City, State Zip Code Company 01 Rorida and American Bankers Insurance Company of Rorida, 11222 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, Rorida 33157-6596. In NY, Life and Disability coverage is provided by Bankers American Life Assurance o Mortgage 0 Rent Month~ Company. TX Certificate numbers AD9139CQ-0791, AC3181-CB 3.50 & 3.53 R.A. and B2754EQ-1089. To avoid needless ag chemical waste and o Own (Freeand Clear) 0 Other (Describe) Payment S potential water contamination, calibrate Previous Address (if less than 2 years at present address) o ~'~~:~~n~~r:~:~~~~~~~~~~I~~~~~dJ r~;:~~: f;~~n~~~~~dt~~~~r~~e~~e~~~b~~ be provided unless you sign and agree to pay the add~ional cost Whether cred~ insurance is obtained is not ~~~ your spray equipment at least once a year. Just follow these nine easy steps: I a factor in the approval of this application for credit. Employer Years 1. Fill your sprayer with water. or DBA There Mos. 2. Measure the distance between the noz- Business Applicant's Signature (Your signature constitutes acceptance of this coverage.) Birth Date zles on your spray boom. Position Phone ( 3. Choose the Test Course Length (in feet) Previous Years I CO-APPLICANT (please print) from the calibration test chart (below), Employer There NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON CARD measure and mark the course distance. Annual Other Salary S Income S. I I I I I I I I I 4. Drive the test course at your normal First Name Middle Initial last Name spraying speed and record the number of Source of Other Income. (Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance Social Security I Dateof Birth seconds it takes to drive the measured dis- payments need not be revealed if you do not wish to have it as a basis for repaying this obligation.) Years tance. Be sure to operate all equipment. Do You Have: Employer There Mos. 5. Stop, set the brakes, but keep the engine o Che~king( Bank) Business r.p.m. at the same setting used to drive the o SaVIngs _ Name_ Position Phone ( test course. Nearest Relative Phone Previous Years 6. Set the desired pressure on your sprayer. (not living with you) ( Employer There 7. Using a container marked in ounces, col- Annual Other lect the water sprayed from one nozzle dur- Address Salary $ Income $. ing the same number of seconds it took to I/we hereby certify that each of the answers on this application is true and correct, and is Source of Other Income • drive the test course. made for the purpose of obtaining a loan or credit from the First of America Bank-Central (Bank). (Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance l/we hereby aulhorize the Bank to investigate my/our credit record to the exlent it deems payments need not be revealed n you do not 8. Measure the flow of each nozzle. If the necessary and to verify my/our credit,employment and income references. I/we further authorize wish to have ~ as a basis for repaying this obligation.) flow rate of any tip is 10 percent greater or and instruct any person or consumer reporting agency to furnish the Bank any information that it may have or obtain in response to such credit inquiries. I/we further agree that this application Complete the following information if different from applicant less than the others, replace it. shall become property of the Bank, whether or not it is approved. 9. The water collected in ounces per nozzle Home Phone ( ) l/we agree that if this application is accepted and a card or cards are issued that any use of equals gallons per acre applied. Fine tune the card(s) will be govemed by the terms and conditions of the Bank's VISAIMasterCard Years Agreement and Disclosure provided before or with delivery of the card(s). I/we assume, if more your sprayer pressure accordingly. than one jointly and severally, liability for all charges incurred in any use of the card(s). Address There City, Zip X State Code Applicant's Signature Date o Mortgage o Rent Month~ X o Own (Freeand Clear) o Other (Describe) Payment $ Date Co-Applicant's Signature Do You Have: o Che~king( Bank ) o SaVIngs Name There are costs associated with the use of this account. For a complete listing of these costs you may call us at: 1800423-3883 or write us at P.O. Box 2349 Kalamazoo MI49003 j=\36, 34 32 Variable Annual Balance Annual Fee Grace Period (or Other Fees 30 Percentage Calculation None for scenic or Repayment o( the Cash Advance Fee - none 21 Rate Meth()(1 standard VISA Balance (or Transaction Fee - none 2S Two cycle New Purchases Late Fee - $0-$12 24 Classic = Prime + 8.4% Gold= Prime + 6.9% Average Daily Balance $20 for Gold MasterCard 25 Days, Over Limit Fee - $0-$10 22 Based on (excluding new (rebated every year net starting with the billing Dishonored checks - $0-$15 20 Wall Street Journal Prime purchasesl annual purchases exceed $3.0001 date on statement Minimum Finance Charge - none l' 11 14 Please letterfold and staple this form with the mailing address on the outside (reverse side) 12 10 1 , Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 -. ENVIRONMENTAL At the busi- ness end of the planter, pay .~rYSTEWARDSHIP special atten- tion to seed openers, seed depth control and leveling your planter once it's in the ground. Make sure residue isn't hair- pinned in the • Plant with the planter frames and planter • Make sure the planter frame and planter units seed trench to units level with the soil. " are level with the soil. This is done while the avoid poor planter is lowered in its normal planting posi- • The planter hitch should be set no lower than tion. An unlevel planter can cause one or two seed to soil the recommended height as stated in the things. First, it may prevent the closing wheels contact. planter's operator manual. from sufficiently firming the seed trench. Sec- ond, it may force the unit mounted coulters too • Make sure the soil is not too wet. If the soil deep into the soil causing them to work soil at a P roper corn planter preparation this spring • Check the hydraulic system and the hitch to is too wet, any coulter attachments on the level below seed placement. This may result in coul~ mean big returns this fall. According to make sure the planter is level and aligned be- the formation of air pockets below the seed planter will not be able to adequately break up studIes c?nducted at Purdue University, proper tween tire tracks properly. which may affect germination of the seed. the soil and the closing wheels 'will pack the row spacmg, for example can make a big dif- damp soil over the seed instead of effectively ference, according to Northrup King Agrono- • Planter tires should be properly inflated. For the following, some soil may need to be re- firming it. As a result, the potential drying and mist Dan Coffin. cracking of the seed trench may leave the seed moved from the top of the seed trench for vis- • Adjust row markers and units to maintain ual verification: bed exposed and possibly affect seed germina- Everyone inch increase in the standard devia- proper spacing. tion. • Make sure there is good soil to seed contact. tion of plant to plant spacings can cost you 2.5 bushels per acre. If you were shooting for an • Replace worn sprockets, g~ars, and • Make sure the seed is planted deep enough • Make sure the soil has had sufficient time to average spacing of 7.5 inches and you end up chains, and make sure the correct ones are and in a moist seed bed. warm up. If time and weather permit, it may with an average of 8.5 or 6.5 inches, you're used for the desired planting rate. be necessary to delay planting for an addi- losing at least 2.5 bushels per acre. tional period of time compared to conven- • Make sure residue is not being hairpinned • Clean and inspect the seed hoppers and reser- into the seed trench. Residue which becomes tional tillage. Purdue researcher Dr. Bob Neilsen found voirs. On air planters, check all seals and gas- lodged in the seed trench will tend to draw standard deviations ranging from two inches kets for leaks. moisture out and away from the seed. In-the-field checklist for all planters regardless to nine inches in a study he conducted on of make and model. While in the field, the fol- nearly 100 fields during the past two years. • Check the accuracy of planter monitor sys- These checks were adapted from a fact sheet lowing periodic checks can be made to ensure Nearly 48 percent of the fields were in the four tems. entitled "No-tiD Planting Trouble Shooting the effectiveness of your planter and planting . to six inch range. Guide," which also includes a problem- methods:- Preliminary checklist for all planters re- cause-remedy section. The fact sheet is avail- • Make sure the closing wheels are adequately Neilsen estimates the average farmer could gardless of make and model. closing the seed trench. The closing wheels re- able from Yetter Manufacturing Co., Col- .~ gain five to 10 bushels per care just by improv- It is recommended that the following items chester, IL 62326-0358, 1-800-447-5777. quire a certain amount of loose soil in order to .- ing efficiency in planting. be checked before planting: effectively close the seed trench. • The seed double disc openings should be Coffin also offers these other planter condition- sharp. ing tips: - Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Seed trInch not dOling Insufficient down pressure on the Increase the down pressure closing wheels. on the closing wheels. planter frame is approx. 20. above the ground The planter hitch is set too low. Ensure that in operation, the planter hitch is set to the correct height (consult the planter's operator manual). The unit mounted coulters are Use a WfN'f coulter blade. not Providing enough son disturl:iance. Poor 1011 to .teeI contact The planter unit and/or frame Properly adjust coulter height mounted coulters are running and ensure that in operation the .. too deep. planter hitch is set to the correct height (consult the planter's operator manual). uWcient down pressure, The double disc openers are Replace the openers. seed trench properly closed . excessively worn. Level Planter The soil is too wet. Allow the son time to dry . Sted being planttd too lhaIIow Excesshle down pressure on Decrease the down pressure Level Planter - Notice the planter frame and boxes are level with the soil. In most cases, the closing wheels. on the closing wheels. the planter will be outfitted with one or more attachments to enhance planter performance The planter needs additional baI1asl Add baI1ast to the planter. in no-till conditions. These attachments are designed to operate in a specific range of depths The double disc ferblizer openers Double disc fertilizer openers should (notice in the illustration that the unit mounted coulter is running 1/2 inch above the seed are causing too much son disturbance be mounted a minimum distance of double disc openers while the frame mounted fertilizer coulter is running at a depth of 3-1/2 in the path of the seed double disc 2.1/2" - 3" from either side of the row inches). These are ideal depths and are only obtainable when the planter is level. opener gauge wheels. or the planter should be equipped '. with single disc fertifaer openers. Damp son is collecting on the seed ADow the son time to dry. double disc opener depth gauge wheels. Planter unit depth is improperly set. Adjust the depth setting of the planter planter frame is approx. 20. above the ground unit. Erratic IMd placement Excessive residue in the seed Use a residue clearing device. trench. Low tire pressure. Inflate tires to the recommended psi. Excessive speed causing the planter Decrease planting speed and units and the unit mounted coulters increase down pressure spring to bounce. tension. Dry drive chains causing jerky Lubricate drive chains. movement unit mounted coulter is set too far into Planter unit bounce. Add baDast to the planter. the ground insufficient down pressure, seed trench is not Starter fIrtiUZIr It not being placed properly closed In the proper zone by the double disc fertWztr openn. Most double disc fertilizer Equip planter with single disc openers are not built for pinpoint fertilizer openers for pinpoint fertilizer Unlevel Planter fertilizer placement. placement. Unlevel Planter - For conventional tillage practices, this configuration will work. However, this is not the case in no-till conditions. With the planter hitched in this position, the unit mounted coulter is running below the seed double disc openers, and the frame mounted Row mat.,. In not ItavIng • Row markers are too light or Use a notched marker blade vtalbil mark. fertilizer coulter is running at a depth greater than 3-1/2 inches. These depths are not incorrect marker blade setting ls or reset angle of marker blades. recommended as they'll greatly affect the performance of each attachment. For example, being used. with the unit mounted coulter running below the seed double disc openers, the formation of air pockets below the seed is likely. Michigan Farm News . April 15, 1994 Rotational Grazing Popularity Growing in Michigan dairy herd and 200 heifers. Hardy, a pro- If attendance at the second annual Michigan ducer panel speaker, said he wanted to Grazing Conference, sponsored by MSU, is maintain his 22,000 rolling herd average any indication, rotational grazing has moved while reducing feed costs and providing a from just a novel idea, to a serious manage- better environment for his cows. He ran all ment consideration. Approximately 400 of his milking cows on 50 acres from May farmers from across Michigan were in Mt. through October. Average feed costs w~re I Pleasant in mid-March to listen to, talk with 63 cent per cwt. lower on pasture, whIle .a and learn from other farmers and university daily production per cow was down 4 resources on the merits of grazing. pounds per day. "We're a high-tech society and grazing is After his first year of rotational grazing, not considered a high tech management tool, Hardy's overall costs were down $107,000, so we have a lot of what I call closet grazers thanks to lower fuel, utility and building in this state," suggested Ben Bartlett, an repairs. Income was also down, but when it Upper Peninsula dairy and livestock Exten- was all said and done, he figures he netted sion agent. "We've been working with rota- an additional $60,000 from his operation ... tional grazing for 15 years, and we're start- last year as a result of rotational grazing. ing too see a real movement to increased grazing because it can have a tremendous Rotational grazing studies done in New and positive effect." York, Wisconsin and Michigan have shown that grazing can reduce annual production Bartlett, a grazer himself with over 400 costs for milk from $1 to $2 per cwt., ac- ewes, and 100 head of stocker cattle, esti- cording to Bartlett. The largest dairy herd mates that as many as 500 Michigan farmers "Rotational grazing is a personal decision you have that should determine if grazing is that he's aware of using rotational grazing now utilize grazing in some shape or form - it's an alternative," Bartlett said. "It's not an appropriate technology for you." is a 1,200-cow dairy herd in Wisconsin. • right now. He prefers to call rotational graz- necessarily better than conventional meth- ing an alternative that, based on an individ- ods, it's not worse than conventional. It For Lenawee County dairy farmer, Greg Other speakers included a host of livestock ual basis, may be a better way to harvest depends on what kind of farm you have, Hardy, 1993 was the year he decided rota- producers such as Matt Wiley of School- forages. what goals you have, what kind of skills tional grazing was for him and his 150-cow craft, who runs 500 ewes, 700 lambs and 300 stockers on rotational grazing. Univer- sity resource people were also on hand, all of which practice rotational grazing on a regular basis. According to Bartlett, the fact if; TAKE THE BITE OUT OF DENTAL CARE COSTS that all of the speakers are experienced grazers themselves adds a great deal of credibility to the conference. "You can read the books; you can go to classes, but you're not a grazer until you're the one that opens and closes the gates," Bartlett said. "There's a great deal of edu--f> cation and information exchange going on here, both formally and informally." For the farmer considering rotational graz- ing, Bartlett advises attending conferences such as this one, working with University resource people and then find out who else .. is doing it locally. "Go visit them, see what they're doing, and then sit down and deter- mine why you want to graze, and then go from there," Bartlett concluded. MSU to Participate in Scholarship Program Mutual of Omaha's Wildlife Heritage Trust announced that Michigan State Uni- versity has been selected to participate in the Mutual of Omaha Marlin Perkins Scholarship Program. The scholarship is intended to help ensure that a future gen- .. eration can follow in the footsteps of the pioneer conservationist. Michigan State is one of five schools in- cluded in the expansion of the program. In 1993, 20 schools participated in the pro- gram nationwide. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded Member dental insurance is the affordable way to assure that you and your family each spring to a junior or senior who is studying in the Fisheries and Wildlife De- receive the dental care services you require - even when sudden and costly needs arise. partment. The recipient must meet high academic standards, and have shown his or Measure the rates against your annual dental care bills and consider the advantage! her interest in conservation through extra- Single $18 per month • Couple $32 per month curricular activities or volunteer work. Member/Child $32 per month • Family $41 per month Gerry Prysock, general manager for the .. ...... CH.GAN Mutual of Omaha Companies' Troy office, .... FARM BIJREAIJ explained that Michigan State was selected for its outstanding program of study in TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND A BROCHURE/APPLICATION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW wildlife ecology and management. OR CALL DIRECT '-800-292-2680 EXT - 3234 "The Trust is proud to continue Marlin's Please Print conservation education legacy through t~ese s~holarships so that future genera- I~ Please mail to: Michigan Farm Bureau Name hons WIll benefit," Prysock said. Membership Services P.O. Box 30960 Address The scholarships are funded by the Mutual lansing, MI 48909 of Omaha Companies through the Wildlife Citv State ZIP Heritage Trust. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Trust's wild- Phone life videos and Jim Fowler's book, "Jim Fowler's Wildest Places on Earth," will go County toward the scholarships. Fowler is execu- .. tive director of the Trust. ", Michigan Farm News April 15, 1994 COLLEGE Crop and Soil Sciences - Identifying Opportunities for the Future MAJORS By Karen Geiger When Michigan State University was Michigan Agricultural College in 1855, the pioneer land grant college initiated the pro- gress of technology and innovation.of agri- culture as a whole. The Crop and Soil Sci- ence Department is one of the many depart- ments that has provided education and op- portunities for its students through a dedi- cated teaching staff and excellent resources for research and teaching use. Careers in Agriculture The Crop and Soil Sciences Department is focused on the future of research and tech- nology, but mainly the future of the students who are part of this department. "The most Profile: important output of the department is the students," said Department Chairman Dr. Paul Knoerr Eldor Paul. In constituency meetings Crop and Soil Sciences Department staff meet with Crop and Soil According to Paul, the faculty and staff are representatives from related fields to make sure the department is adequately prepared to meet the needs of the agricultural industry. dedicated to the future. During the month Sciences of March, the Crop and Soil Sciences De- representatives from the related fields meet in a cooperative effort to set the path for the These positions are more valuable than just partment held constituency meetings to or- dollars. Students find a niche in the agron- Graduate ganize the needs of the agriculture industry department. omy field and are able to gain practical from the department. In those meetings, experience and an area of study to focus on. Student During a recent meeting, the repre- sentatives from specialty and grain crops Others from the industry providing scholar- ships include Du Pont, and Miles/Mobay, By Karen Geiger discussed the 21st Century and where the to name a few. department fits in. "Today, we have to look Identifying methods for greater and more into the future," said Paul. "Without trust There are four different options available ,', efficient crop and land management is Paul and cooperation, the crop and soil science within the crop and soil major. The two- Knoerr's focus. department can't function." year crop production program focuses on Knoerr, who received his bachelor's degree the technological aspect of crops and soils in Crops and Soil Science in 1991, is now a This meeting exemplifies the department's with an 18-week internship requirement. commitment to working closely with the This includes classes in weed management, graduate student in that department and has con- agronomy industry. This allows the teach- forage management, and soil management. centrated his attention on weed management. ing and research staff to interact with the His interest in weeds was launched after he people in the industry, providing a better The four-year crop and soil sciences gen- .. received the Michigan Crop Improvement Asso- idea of what the industry needs from the eral option offers stud y for crop production- ciation scholarship as an undergraduate and be- university, and what the university needs oriented individuals with courses ranging gan working with Dr. James Kells on the weed from industry. in weed management, soil fertility, crop science research team. His learning experience physiology (anatomy of plants) and plant through this summer internship taught him that According to Paul, not only is the dedica- pathology (plant disease and management .. research is detail-oriented, labor intensive and tion of the teachers extraordinary, the of disease). Crop and soil sciences ad- cash crop farm, which includes sugar beets and necessary. equipment, field research stations and vanced option deals more with the science dry beans. Knoerr has 700 acres of his own, is a greenhouse space availability is among the involved and provides course study for "Through all of my involvement (at Michi- member of the Michigan Farm Bureau Young best in the nation, as well. "It is hard to those planning on attending graduate gan State) I learned that there are always better Farmers, and Project ProFILE, and the Saginaw compare other universities' agronomy de- school or returning to the research aspect of individuals than myself, and that you have to County Innovative Farmers. partments to that of Michigan State's de- agronomy. cooperate and work hard to be successful," he "The crop and soils program has given me partment," he said. notes. the background to take farming to the next level. The environmental soil science option is With that dedication, Knoerr is continuing Mor" production and better efficiency with What does all of this mean to individuals relatively new to the department, focusing his education in the weed science program, fo- lower inputs can keep American agriculture looking to further their agricultural educa- on areas of soil management and effects of " cusing on weed control in sugar beets. He is also number one." tion? They will find opportunity within the agriculture and related industries to the soil. currently involved on his family's 2,500 acre agronomy courses. The Crop and Soil Sci- ences Department is noted for the high level Currentl y, there are 100 graduate students, of graduate placement it provides for stu- 38 of which are international students; 47 FFA Stars of Michigan Named dents who have gained experience through internships. undergraduate students in the general and advanced crop and soils four-year program and seven in the two-year general program; The naming of the Star Farmer and Star Luke Haywood and "Belle" There are also several scholarships avail- and 10 in the environmental soil science Agribusiness Person of Michigan high- able. The Michigan Crop Improvement As- option. Opportunities in the agronomy field • lighted the 66th annual FFA State Conven- sociation gives out several thousand dollars include pesticide, seed, and equipment tion held at Michigan State University re- per year in scholarships alone, providing sales, farm management, research and con- cently. between $250 and $1,000 per scholarship, sulting. along with jobs in the department. Luke Haywood, of Hastings, and Douglas r---------------- _ Mayher, Jr., of Milan, were recognized as , outstanding FFA members for their excep- : MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources tional Supervised Occupational Experience Programs. ,: Please send more information on the following major(s) to: , Haywood was named the Star State Farmer . , : Name: , Phone: ( for participation in production agriculture , with his dairy and beef projects and his , Mike Stanke - Charlotte tillage test plots. Mayher was selected Star Agribusiness Person for involvement in his Beth McNeilly - Chippewa Hills Jolene Pennington - Lakewood . : Address: City: Zip: place of employment at Schettenhelms Inc., Brian Corbitt - Saline : The career I'm most interested in is: where he assembles and repairs new and Jeremy Haag - USA used farm equipment. Clint Hagen - Ubly Ag- Tech (two-year) - Four- Yesr Majors - The State FFA Degree is the highest degree :0 Dairy Management o Agricultural Engineer- 0 Fisheries and Wildlife In the agribusiness category, gold award :0 Livestock Production ing 0 Food Engineering the Michigan Association of FFA can be- stow on its members. Just two of the 231 winners were: :0 Horse Management o Agriculture & Natural 0 Food Science Edward Smith - Caledonia Resources State FFA Degree recipients are selected as Edward Dorrance, Jr. - Corunna :0 Crop Production Communications 0 Food Sy~tems Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness Person. :0 Electrical Technology .. Economics Mgmt. Denise Winter - Dundee O Agnsclence 0 F Other State FFA Degree recipients were Daniel Webb - Mason :0 Commercial Floriculture O An1maIS.clence . orestry H . I Leann Kittendorf - Webberville :0 Agribusiness . O Blosystems E" 0 OrtlCUture recognized for excellence in production ag- nglneenng 0 P k . riculture and agribusiness. Gold winners in Silver agribusiness award recipients were: :0 Landscape and Nursery o Building Construction ac aging . production agriculture were: :0 Turfgrass Management- Management 0 Park and Recreation Angela D. Baratta - BACC Matt Smego - Cassopolis Erin Adams - Ionia : Golf Course o Crop. and SOil" SCiences Resources 0 P bl' R U IC esource Jason Winter - Dundee :0 Turfgrass Management- o Julie Gleason - Gladwin Jenny Wheeler - Lakers Jolyn Hunter - Perry-Morrice Kyle Kauffman - Sandusky Lorin Chamberlain - Webberville . • , Lawn Care/Athletic Field EnVironmental and. Natural Resource Policy Management Andy Zagata - USA j Complete this coupon. clip and mail to: Continued on page 16 see : MFB Promotion and Education Dept. State Farmer Silver recipients in the area of : P.O. Box 30960 production agriculture were: State FFA Winners : lansing, MI48909-8460 Michigan Farm News • April 15, 1994 - Michigan Farm News Classijieds - _~I ..... ',' "',~: ~~.. 'm%~m.gSJaml' m~ ",.;,,;.,.».'(.:.;.~'.'.:.,.. ••'::::,~.'.Wt:~*I£,:~~*t.1 ~,~•. ~: 3'~'( .: ,*tlt!:u" :'~~~ ":::::~"~" .,.J<'~'(N4:.)K ..,.,:;,~,M:-m~ -~-.. ~. - - (6) DAWN TRASH row dean- BUZZ SAW~ hook up- FOR SALE: 1979 F-250 FOR SALE: 1993 Shelled ,BOUVIER dea FLANDRES: HONEY BEES ers. Fa John Deere 7000 01 pulty-belt. two wheel euper cab will topper. 46' com 22-24 percent in haJVes- AKC registered. Father for pollenation. Call Kinze planters. Used very trailer, 4th6. 1880 Olda 88. John Deent elevator. V BriJ- tBr. Will deliver anywhere inported .from Netherlands, 1-517-872-2914. Cass City. ittIe. Cd 1-419-836-8674. 4-d00r\ 78,000 -=tuaI miles, Ion cuI~. lnt8mation reasonable. .vanHogenbrink Kennels. good tiree. Runs vWf good ~ 400 8 row com planter Mother from Sun Valley HONEY BEES: Restock your irish F.... hives with NUCI. Available 5 WOOD BALE kicker f -617-643-4752. With liquid "rtilizer. Oliver 1.a17-770-4342 Kennels. Three females, one !"'9OI'lI. Choice, $700 or all 6-18 lemi mount plow. , male. Six months old. Re~ mid ~riI. Full ~ of pallet- tor $2750. AlIO, have approxi- HARDWOOD TREES • tized .poIrmation 81so avail- DUE1Z IRRIGA 110N engine 1-517-762-5206 SHRUBS: For conservation to leave, $600 each. BeautifUl ma~ 15 OCher pieces of puppies. Call Simon ler able. Call 1-616-429--0719 equipment Call for flyerf 1-517-834-2578. tor ..... 6,000 _t &qIincIer with Bert- ley pump. ~~roximately of ff' aluminum pi~, Reminger 600 M fitting 1H-133 CULnvATOR, new, $1,000. 4-lection hanow, $150. JD 8-20" cuIti- valor, $600. JD 3-point rotaJy like and reforestation. inspectedl Order tor Spring planting. Price 1-616-624-6054. Conaerv. State list, Ave •• , Battle 1-616-964-6981. Creek, POLLENA TlON SERVICE: Bees available for poUenation of fruit and vegetables. FOR SALE: Friday shaker mol. Call 1-616-746-4648. Uon Relource Center, SPRING IS COMING: Contact Joe at hoe, $500. 1956, 616 Ford Cocker puppies, one offlwhite 1-517-864-3247 double incline trunk shaker, ltakel, $600-$900. Don, 61591 30th Street, Lawton, $2900. Also, 10 cherry tanks, male, one buff female. Bom =t FERGUSON T-435 w/front 1-313-453-6139. MI 49065. SAVE MONEY $30 each. Call Janu~ 12, 1994. P~rs! Recycle your diesel and 1-616-834-7040. .-Ki Io8der wlmatarial buckat LH.C. FIELD CULT1VATOR HI-MOISTURE 1993 shelled Ready nowt $225 each. Can tines, excellent condition~ for sale. 24' with harrow, com, 22-26 moisture. Will industrial air intake filters FOR SALE: Harely, Model A $3600. Olver 2-bottDm 14 ..ar-., .......... It $125. Hamil $1200 4OOr:Ion-" e r , • $ 5 0 • \OCU' spray- Call deliverf CaD 1-517-743-3803. lee motherlfather. 1-517-626-6072. using the Sonic Dry Cean System. No tiquids or deter- rock picker .xi 2(/ rake. 2-row . ator, $76. IH-463 1- 6 16 -7 54 -4 7 3 5 . gents used. 50% savings over new filters. Excellent condition I Call cultivator, ~ng and 5 tine INTERNA TIONAL vibra 1-517-874-5408. w/roling 1hieIda, $750, 080. Ret:'fcle Now Inc. Ui*>n 4-row roBing cultiv. shanks, ~ disks, chissel .Holland, MI HAHN HI-BOY: Model 300. Good! $5200. Owner il m$300r, $6OOJn :'ft~Dplanro~w.~sc' . ~ .... IW ~':ti~ ~~ ~:h~~ -.- ......1 N • 1-616-396-7724 1~16-396-8102,. Fax retired. Cal1-31~9-2771. openers, $300, 080. Ston equipment. Cal MICHIGAN CERTIFIED EQUINE DENTAL CARE and StoItzfuz lime spreader 212f1' 1-517-773-5374 after 1pm. Kenwood Soybean seed for WEST IIICHIGAN BARN booml, $1200. Small grain Dan Reid. maintenance are important sale. 95% germ, high cold for a horse'l health and RESTORATION. We repair FOR SALE: IH 800, twelve elevator on wheels, $100. JOHN DEERE 60: Power vigor. CIean8d. bagged and performance. or ~ foundations of all bottom plow. Good concitionl Badger e knife chopper wi ateerif!9. live PTO, new front taOOedl . Mike Wiseman kindl, roo", ftoora, beams, 16,500. com IRi hay heads,. $300. tires. GOod conation! $2300. can Schmidt Farm. of Equine Dentist sidewall and doors. Structur- s.cua Potatoes 1-816-258-8216 ... ytime or CaI 1-517-546-7730. Auburn at 1-517-662-2695. Mason, MI III StnIigh~ IRi pain~. Mecosta, 1~16-972-2005 leave message. MASSEY-FERGUSON, 110 1-517-628-2823 No Sunday callI. 616-824-4151. r----Run~urcla~ifi~adro~issue~----l![~~~~~~~ 'IAlfalfa Seed I• STARTERS.r •alternators. FREE, I get your third issue NEW AN~ USED irrigation Save Up To generatorl. t18DUiIt for carsl ~. truckI Md tractorl. Diesel II • and ment. manure spreacing Pumps, eguip- travelers, 50% and heavy duty work. In bulineu linea 1970. I ~itators, PVC and aluminum • Several Varieties NA TlONALL Y recognized Armaiur. Rewind and I p-lpe. Call for listing. We • Buy Now & Save Michigan fresh cut flower Rebuilding, Bay City. (j81iver1 grower looking for ambitious, 1-617-886-:M50 I • Delivered To You honest person desifing a top ,;. I Deadline for next issue is April 22, 1994 PI~~~1.1nc. • Beat Spring Price Increase management position with excellent pay and benefit I~ _ POWER WASHER: 15amD, DIan. Must have agriculture \~ Call 1-800-968-3129 . 1020 PSI portable. multi- background with experience to Place Your Classified Ad TOday' speed nozzle. Great for farm in pesticide application, soil • use! Must seU:. never used, management and operation or use the coupon below and mail your classified ad to Michigan Farm News $350. Retails ror $550. Call of pivot irrigation. Send Buy Line/Daily News Duane, 1-517-741-7621. resume to: RAIN CONTROL Great Lau. Glada, Inc., 652 P..0 Box 6 Manure, drip and sprinkler South Parham, Bronson, MI Stanton, MI 48888 irrigation sy,stems. New and 49028. 1-8()().634-8219. used available. For free Classified Ad Codes prockJctcatalog, contact us at ... 1-517-263-5226. 1. Fann Maehlnery 2. Livestock Equipment 10. Work Wanted 11. Agrk:ultural Services 19. General 20. Wanted To Buy Fax, 1-517-263-6153. Adrian, MI. HAMPSHIRE BOARS: 4H Club pigs. Delivery available! Pseudorabies anC:t BruceUo- . SURGE 2" PIPE line milker. sis. Je~ Roth, - 3. Farm CommodlUes 12. Business Services 21. Special Events Gehl 7200 flail chopper. JD 5040 Bancroft. loweD, MI. 4. Seeds 13. Business OpponunlUes 22. Recrealion 3960 farage harvester, 3 CaD 1-616-868-7386. ATTENTION DAIRY MEN: head. New Holland blower, Now offering management 5. Livestock 14. Real Estate 23. Financing 128. New Idea 325, 2-row ANGUS BULLS grazing services. Terms 36% ACRE Olrisbnas Tree 6. Poultry 15. Real Estate Wanted 24. Investors Wanted. com picker. JD 1600, 12' Schneider Farm. since negotiable! Please call Farm, HiIIldale County. 7. Dogs and Puppies 16. Estale Sales 25. Building Supplies hydra sWIng. 1934. Call 1-616-947-8098. 1-616-734-6447. Gorgeoul building ,itesl 8. PonlesIHorses 17. AucUons 26. Lawn And Garden 1-517-269-8843. EMU AND RHEA. the lives- Owner financing. Possible BIRD FERTILIZER splits. $52.000. F-853. tock of the future. Now hatch- 8. Help Wanted 18. Antiques/Collectibles 27. Announcements TWO BADGER BLOWERS, $300 each. Badger chopper i~ and taking. orders for SERVICES. 1100 N Irvi"9, Greenville. Fertilizer, chemI- F__ t Real uta ... 28. To Give Away ducks. Mid-Michigan Llamas Adrian 12600, both heads, $2,000. cals, seed. lime, feed. Soil 1.a17.263-8666 Badger manure spreader, & More. Call 1-517-662-2165 tasting, truck spreading and Name Phone ( )----- 149 cubic foo~$1,OOO.Oeutz FOR SALE: Registered custom spraying. Call Address ~uare baler. t:Xcellent condi- polled hereford breeding age 1-616-754-3684. 31 BEAUTIFUL ACRES, tion! $3,000. buDs, heifers, cows. Rocky north of Howell, Byron City State Zip 1-816-832-5976 Banner bloodlines. MSU EXPERIENCED Michigan Schools. Older farm hOme, 1-616-832-59n. performance tested. agribusiness attorneys with open floor plan, needs up- Classified Ad Code Requested Number of Issues Call Rye Hereford Farm, farm backgrounds. Know- dating. Two out buUdings, TWO HORSE BOB SLED: Perfect condition! 11.2-38 1-517-734-3005. ledge and experience in all 30x70 hut, pond site. Desired Insertion Date(s): farm areas; restructure, stray '124,900. Century 21, Firestone field and road trac- tor tire, 70% tread. Call FREE CATALOG: WholE. voltage, bankru~tcy, estate Laura, 313-229-2913 or Tom, Method of Payment 517-349-8105. 1-810-727-2452. sale prices. Broiler and pedi- planning. EAST SIDE: Check $ (payable to Michigan Farm News Classified) gree laying chicks, turkeys, Thomas J. Budzynski, 43777 ducks, guineas, gosings. Groesbeck Awy., Mt. 42 ACRES: Private airstrip, USED VALLEY CENTER Reich Pou~ Fann. Clemens, MI 48036, highway frontage, mobile Visa Card Number Exp.Date _ pivots and other makes with MarIetta, P,{ 17547 313-463-5253; WEST SIDE: hOme, large pole barn, 3 road i'elated equipment CaD erry Can 1-717-426-3411 Robert A. Stariha, 40 W. access. liunt!~9, fishing. Master Card Number Exp. Date _ time, ml free. Sheridan, Fremont, Ml Great opportunity! CaI now, 1-80c).2t88688 LLAMAS:' Pet males. Halter 49412, 616-924-3760. 1-616-937-9273. Classified Rates trainedl Also available % MILE WOVEN FENCE weaning and adult female $8 for up to 24 words .-.d barbed wire. FIVe to tan breeding stock. Great wool for years old, $500. Steel posts, 30 cents each additional word $1.50 to $2.00 each. Cow hand spinners I Call stanchions, $10 each. Call 1-616-582-7473. Write your ad here, including phone number and area code , 1-810-727-1060. Horton Bn ....... Place your ad for 6 Charlev6lx, MI _ MANURE SPREADERS: New ... d used, Balzer Betten- MODERATE FRAMED ~r months, get phone 2 3 4 easier calving. Polled Silt parts. UPS daily. Also grain dryers and handling Simmental bulrs, perfor- number or name in red. 5 6 7 8 mance tested. Dark r8d Sired 9 10 11 12 ~uipment HamUton DIstributing Co. Incumbent and Pollfelck. Place your ad for 1 1-800-248-8070 William Garvey, Olarlotte, 13 14 15 16 MI. CaI 1-517~-2938. year, get phone number PUREBRED YORKSHIRE: 17 18 19 20 Hampshire and F-1 Boars or name in red and also end ~ Gilts. Also bred Gnt 21 22 23 24 with Real Timeacan data with save $1.00 per ad. 25 26 27 28 percent of lean. 29 30 31 32 II8rvIn CooIr. 517-84N988 Call ALFALFA TIMOTHY round OUAUTY ANGUS BREED- 33 34 35 36 and square bales, first and lecond cutting. Delivery ING STOCK Performance tested, BuDs aemen tested. 1-800-968-3129 Free delive~. Also Border L J available' 1-517-866-2301 Call Collie Stock Dogs. Call today. for details Circulation over 46,000 In State of Michigan • BORDNER ANGUS FARMS ... ....,.. StiJrgis, Ml 616-651-8353. •• April 15, 1994 .- _I --10 ACRE WHOLESALE NURSERY growers of Ever- ANTIQUE CAST IRON wood cook stove. Rome 1900 . STRAW CHOPPERS: We rebuild and balance. Some Discussion Topic for May -- Tourism and Agriculture Michigan is one of the major tourist destina- Should forests be harvested or managed primar- greens, Trees, Shrubs, Supreme Comfort, bun exchanges. We stock cho~ tions of the Midwest. With thousands of miles of ily for recreational uses? How can wetlands be Perennials. Complete letup warmers. Excellent conationl per p~rh. ENGINE beaches and millions of acres of park and forest- ilcludes hauN, 3 barns, AJr- properly maintained to meet the needs of both $800. Sycamore truck REBUILDING our specialty. land, our state provides a vast array of outdoor tream office, 15 poIyhousea, camper, self-contained, agricultural drainage and wildlife? What is the Auto- Truck- Tractor-Antique- entertainment options. equipment, nursery stock, sleeps 4 adults, $600. Continental-Kohle r-Onan- proper allocation of transportation funding for marketing system. Terms 1-810-784-5122. Wisconsin en~ne dealer. But Michigan is also the most diversified the needs of agricultural shipping and tourist Great location I Southwest Hart. Auto Parts agricultural region in the Midwest. A wide range travel? But despite the possible conflicts, there Michigan tor 27 years, major DEBT RESTRUCTURING: 8 years practice representing ~~_~Io of crops is produced in or around the same tourist are also many opportunities for agriculture, tour- hipaya, large cities nearby. 41~m Appointment to lee how Michigan family farmers. attractions that lure visitors to the state. Over the ism and natural resources to work together on -money grows on trMS-. SpeciaJizinq in reorganiza- years, many farmers have taken advantage of this behalf of common interests, such as containing Michigan Farm News, tionl Expenenced in many situation by developing a variety of agricultural urban sprawl. Nursery Business, P.O. Box agricultui'al issues, including tourism activities. Maple syrup production and PAl16 ~uests. Michigan Farm Bureau is participating in 6, Stanton, MI 48888. blossom tours take place in the spring. Fruit and Alto ' Daniel Kraft, one of these cooperative efforts through its in- 1-51~-8885. vegetable markets and "pick-your-own" opera- volvement in Resources 2000, a project funded a. DAIRY FARM: 2n acres tions fill the summer and fall months. by a grant from the Soil Conservation Service. farmland. Set up for dairy FISH FOR STOCKING: Christmas tree farms draw folks out in the operation. Includes; grain WANTED: Old motorcyles, Resources 2000 is designed to demonstrate po- Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rain- winter. And ag-oriented bed and breakfast facili- bins, silos, barns, ouffiuild- bow Trout, Walleye, Large- snowmobile and off road vehi- tential collaboration between agriculture, tour- ings and quality built 4- mouth Bass, Smallmouth cles. 1965 and older. Call JD, ties provide people with year-round encounters ism, forestry and environmental interests. The bedroom home. Additional 1-517~76.()583. with the rural way of life. These activities offer Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch program should result in recommendations being acreage availablel $295,000. and Fathead Minnows. real opportunities for creative engagement be- made for funding programs to protect these re- Century 21 Laggil' Fish Farm, Inc. WANTED: Old swords, old tween the people who work the land and the lated industries. Czmer Rea~ 08988 35th Street, Gobles, MI handmade knives, antique people who visit to enjoy our natural wonders. Adrian, ,. 49055. Call 1~16~28-2056 Michigan has a bright future as a destination guns, American Inclan arti- Some compromises have had to be made to 1-517-263-8855 days. 1-616-624-6215 facts, Civil War items. Call for tourists and as a prosperous agricultural pro- evenings. 1-517-835-4622. help ensure the compatibility of tourism and ducer. But successfully realizing that future will agriculture. One example involves Farm Bu- require a willingness to find intersections of in- TOTAL 20 ACRES, 8Yz blueberries. Solid set iniga- FOR SALE: 4200 bushel WANTED: Tiling machine, reau's successful efforts in the passage of the terests between recreational groups and farmers. tion, pond,S bedroom house, steel storage grain bin. Good dual tires (23. 1x(0), grain Michigan Trailways Act. The Act provides some Much of that willingness has been demonstrated 2Yzbaths, cathedral ceiling, 2 conditionl $800. Handicap nft hopper tank, 25' culti-mucher, parameters that allow peaceful coexistence be- around the state. People with a cooperative spirit .~.- decks. Near South Haven. recliner chair. Excellent 8 or 10'" grain auger. Call tween users of "rails to trails" and the adjacent will continue to seek out areas of commonality. Call 1~16-253-4569. condition I $350. Call 1-517-742-3803. private property owners. For instance, the Act 1~16-757-2106. provides for protective fencing and agricultural ... :.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:':':':':':':':':':'1 BUYERS OF STANDING crossings. It also permits a trail to be temporarily Discussion Questions: FRESH RSH: Pe~,whrur timer and veneer logs. shut down for farm spraying. Devereaux Sawmill. Inc. 1. What opportunities are there for coop- fish, catfish, suckers, smoked The Act is designed to help minimize poten- • fish. Brought in by our own Pewamo, MI. Call eration between tourism and agriculture in boats daily! 1-517-593-2552. tial conflicts between users and property owners. your community? Bayport Fish Company Many property owners have even found that an 2. What are some ways farmers can use K aK AUCTION Bayport, MI established and regulated trail is a much better the tourism industry to their advantage? SERVICES 1-517-656-2121 Central Michigan Metala alternative to the previous abandoned rail bed. I Providing auctions statewide 3. What precautions should be taken Buyers of all grades of scrap And the traffic on the trails can offer more mar- for: metal. Call Kevin Ferguson, when examining a venture that combines I . -.. .. ANTIQUES BUSINESSES INTRODUCTORY OFFER: 1-517~-2409 or keting opportunities for ag products and rural/ur- ban interchange . agriculture and tourism? $60 per ton; animal bedding 1-800-835-1170. 4. What resources are needed to make FARM made from recycled news- 1215 East Maple Road, Future cooperation between agricultural and a profitable and successful combination of HOUSEHOLD paper, chopped not shred- Clare, MI 48617 tourism interests depends upon developing a REAl ESTATE agriculture and tourism? ded. More absorbent-less sense of mutual understanding and cooperation. 5. How can Farm Bureau help? We also purchase Antiques, fties-less odor. 70. bales. one piece or full estates. There will always be points of potential conflict: Clean Future INTERNATIONAL corn CALl NOW for spring and 1-517-876-6051 summer sales. binders, grain binders, silo 1-810-227-8040. Turner, III fillers, New Holland 402 hay DAIRY OUTLOOK crimpers, 455 and 456 LAKE a POND OWNERS: mowers. John Spezia, Jr. 1 CaD Aqua Spring. for Fish Leonard, MI. Cal 1 Dr. Larry G. Hamm, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, MSU Steeking. Aeration/Fountain 1-810-628....147. per pound. The prices are 9 cents higher than at EquipnJantand Aquatic Weed The good dairy market news is getting better. the beginning of the year. The rule of thumb COntrolsuppnes.Ask for your Recent price increases on the National Cheese where a penny on cheese means 10 cents on the Free 1994ca~todaYI Exchange virtually assure that farm pay prices farm suggests more M-W strength. 1~16-796-2284, . Rapids area or 1-810-6 9-4617, will continue to increase in the months ahead. The recent cheese market strength has not CrosweU area. The short milk supply situation in the upper yet worked itself into the M-W. The March M-W WORLD WAR I AND U Mill- ~ Relica wanted: Midwest is driving fierce competition for avail- will likely rise close to 50 cents per cwt. It is now - Leather Right Jacket LOWRY Church/Concert CALL Home Refinance able milk supplies. This has held the Minnesota- likely that the M-W will reach $13.00 or more Samari Swords organ. Full foot pedals, loan S~li.ts UVE 24 Wisconsin (M-W) up this winter. It appears that yet this spring. The industry has not experienced ~uadron patches $4900. Also, assorted piano! HOURS. Cash in 7 days. the M-W has bottomed out for the time being at a M-W over $13.00 since 1990. Metals and ba~s organ sheet music and Ilooks. Bankruptcy OK. $12.41 per cwt. in February. Farm pay prices, after a slight drop recently, Daggers and KrilVes Beginners to advanced. Call CaD 1-800-223-9699 Also buying Tobacco, CIa- The more limited supplies of milk have lim- will rebound. Michigan producers will see the 1~16-754-6605. (616 area only) CUlt.fI. Also any Cigar ited cheese production also. Lower cheese pro- strongest pay prices in several years. Prices will or 1~ 16-285-3243. advertising, Fruit jara, anti- HARDY OUTSIDE duction has tightened cheese markets. The price likely peak and start falling in early fall. But that que telephonea, oak wall WOOD FURNACE: of cheese at Green Bay has risen over the last six news can wait. After this long and hard winter, phone. and candlestick Eliminates fire danger, odor, weeks. Cheese in 40-pound blocks is now trad- enjoying the current increasing price situation is phone •• inside mess. Heats home, ing over $1.39 a pound. Barrel cheese is at $1.37 in order. .... tal 1~16-754-8892. domestic water, ~s. Bums 12 hoursl Stainless steel construction, easy installa- Proven Farm Tough • tion. 1-800-743-5883. TROYBILT TILLERS: 20% , ~--I HIGHEST QUALITY straw- Jamboree Acrea PERMANENT Distributor BUILDINGS No seconds. STEEL discounts. tines, $59. Send stamp: Discount Parts Catalog, Replacement Kelley's, Manilla, IN 46150. CaD 1-317-398-9012. Choose from a wide range of standard or custom Lester wood State of the art manufactur- frame buildings. Each features berry and aspargus plants. ing. Monthly specialsI Call advanced Uni-Fram~engineer- Let our 20 years experience NICk, 1~16-754~. help you start a strawberry or ing. Top quality materials. The aspargus enterprise in your industry's leading warranty. Call area. Free brochurel Krohne PRESSURE TREATED your local Lester Builder or Plant Farms, Route 6, P.O. fence posts, hi-tensile fence supplies. Installation crew 1-800-826-4439 today. Box 586, Dowagiac, MI FREE: Used fuel tanks. 49047. 1~16-424-3450. available. Three 12,000 and two 20,000 NevIll Supply gallon tanks. Cat 1-517-386-35 f7 WaahtenllW Farmera 00 at PROFESSIONAL HOOF 1-517-386-2382 trimming: Statewidel Over 14 1-8()().678-7230.