. Michigan Farm News 111=1 August 30, 1994 Vol. 71, No.14 Farm Bureau New Co-Sponsor of "Miracle of Life" Birthing Exhibit at Michigan State Fair Michigan Farm Bureau and the county The birthing exhibit will be staffed by two MSU veterinary students, 24 hours a day, to monitor' Farm Bureaus of Southeast Michigan are new the livestock, supervise their care and answer visitor's questions. Soybeans' and Cancer sponsors of the Miracle of Life Animal Birthing Exhibit at the 1994 Michigan State Fai r. The Producer funded research could exhibit is presented by the Michigan State Uni- help fight colon cancer ...... page 3 versity College of Veterinary Medicine and Cooler Temperatures? sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Get the latest 30-day weather Michigan. forecast page 4 From Aug. 25 - Sept. 5, several hundred thousand state fair goers can see several sheep, Abandoned Wells pig and cow births; a new and exciting chicken Is there one on your farm? If so, hatchery with over two dozen chicks hatching get some pointers on how to deal each day; an educational display on animal nu- with it. page 5 trition, diet and feed presented by Farm Bureau; Markets agricultural talks by Farm Bureau members; vis- its with newborn animals and their mothers; Decision time getting nearer. educational videos of previous births; photo- Consider minimum price contract graphs and displays of the animal birthing proc- says MSU's Hilker page 6 ess; and brochures about animal agriculture, ca- Mechanics of Social Security reers in veterinary medicine, Michigan's agri- If you've got questions, MSU's cultural industry, and food production and .,.. Glenn Kole has answers ... page 7 safety . "The Miracle of Life exhibit will bring a Eaton Rapids Barn is Barn II special aspect of the Michigan livestock industry Again ll to the fair," said Michelle Kopcha, project Eaton Rapids barn mak~s the trip leader, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. "It from the farm to Washington, is unusual for most people to witness the birth of newborn at their side that is less than two weeks President Jack Laurie. "The birth of-animals is a D.C. exhibit. page 8 livestock. This project allows us to showcase the old, during the 12 days ?f the fair. common part of most Michigan farm operations, role of the veterinarian in the birthing process." Load and Go Technology "Farm families, who care so much for the but for non-farmers, it can be a unique and awe- Northrup King packaging system The animals brought to the exhibit will be animals they raise, are very pleased to be new inspiring event to witness." could make spring workload within a few days of giving birth, or will have a co-sponsors of the exhibit this year," said MFB easier and quicker page 10 Resource Management Water Use Reporting Requirements Effective for 1994 MSU College of Ag and Natural Resource option has widespread and 1995 for Agricultural Irrigators If you're one of the 3,823 Michigan farmers water before making a substantial capital invest- Extension agents will be asked by DNR to appeal page 11 who irrigate roughly 366,465 acres annually, ment in additional irrigation equipment." help compile a listof irrigators in their respective It's That Time of Year Again you can expect to receive a water use reporting The water use reporting requirements are counties. Once the list is consolidated at the state County Farm Bureau annual form and a letter from the Department of Natural necessary to bring Michigan into compliance level, a letter and the actual reporting form will meetings coming to your county Resources (DNR) in your mailbox later this with key provisions of the 1985 Great Lakes be sent directly to the individual farmer. soon ~ page 12 year. Charter agreement with Canada, and o.th~f Great For more infonnation about the water The DNR - working with the Department of Lakes states to protect the Great. Yfkes 'water reporting requirements,' contact Ron Van The Rural Vote Agriculture (MDA), MSU Extension, and the from diversion. The last inventory was done in 111 or Chris Potvin of the DNR's Office of How critical is it to support the Soil Conservation Service - will begin a state- 1977 . • IIFriends of Agriculture in ll Water Resources at (517) 373-0014. wide program for water use reporting that will November? Very! page 13 include Michigan farmers who irrigate, accord- Michigan Blueberries in the National Spotlight ENER-RUN III Road Rally ing to MFB Legislative Counsel Vicki Pontz. The famed and colorful weatherman, co-op of Great Lakes blueberry growers, Ethanol performs well in alterna- "The water use reporting program is man- Willard Scott of NBC's morning news show and is a sponsor of the National Blueberry tive fuels contest page 16 dated under Michigan Public Acts 326 and 327, "Today, " brought his wit and charm to the Festival. Below, Kathy DeGrandchamp, of which were passed in 1990, but not funded until 31 st annual National Blueberry Festival, in DeGrandchamp Blueberries, appears on this year," said Pontz. "Water users who with- South Haven to open a celebration of the national TV with Willard Scott. draw over 100,000 gallons a day, averaged over state's blueberry industry. Photo: The Herald Palladium a consecutive 30-day period, ar~ required to report their water use information annually. As The show, which aired Aug. 11, featured a general rule, irrigators who irrigate more than a blueberry pie eating contest, an array of 20 acres will meet this reporting threshold." unique blueberry dishes, and conversations with blueberry festival staff. Scott spoke of The good news, says Pontz, is that the DNR the economical importance of blueberries to and MDA are required by Michigan's water use the state and repeatedly declared, "I love law, to also develop a process for estimating blueberries!" agricultural irrigation water use in the future. That means producers will be asked to complete For the 1994 season, Michigan is ex- the water use reporting forms in 1994 and again pected to produce 54.6 million pounds, ac- in 1995 about crops irrigated, water sources, and counting for over 30 percent of the nation's estimated water use. total production of 151.5 pounds, making Michigan the largest blueberry producer in "That data will then be used to develop a the country. formula or model to estimate water use in the future, eliminating the need for annual report- Michigan's 18,000 acres of blueberries ing," Pontz explained. "Water use information are located primarily in the southwestern will benefit individual irrigators as well, since counties of Berrien, Van Buren, Ottawa, Al- an accurate inventory will help them make an legan and Muskegon, according to MBG informed decision about the availability of Marketing Horticulture Manager Dave Trinka. MBG is a 450-member marketing Michigan Farm News Classifieds - Page 14 Michigan Farm News ~ August 30,1994 In Brief ... "Long Term USDA Releases Crop Figures Vision Versus The Agriculture Department's 1994 crop report is predicting a record soybean crop of 2.28 billion bushels -- and the second-highest corn crop of 9.21 billion bushels. The department Short Term figures show a 26 percent increase in soybeans over last year and 4 perc~nt over 1.992. Corn is projected to take a dramatic 45 percent increase over last year and will come In at about Gains" 3 percent below the all-time high 1992 crop. The report pegged wheat production at 2.39 billion bushels with winter wheat at 1.67 billion bushels. Both figures are down 1 percent from the department's July 1 report. The durum Farmers thrive by managing for the long term. As professional stewards of the soil, they crop is expected to be down 3 percent from the July report at 97.9 million bushels. know that a careful investment of resources today can ensure sustained productivity in the future. USDA revised its corn price projection down five cents, ranging from $1.95 to $2.35 a bushel. Soybeans are expected to average $4.75 to $5.75 per bushel. What does it mean to The same sort of ethic stands behind Farm Bureau's commitment to communicate with and the markets? See MSU's Jim Hilker's interpretation on page 6 of this issue. educate the non-farm public. We invest considerable time, money and volunteer efforts into . long-term activities that tell consumers about today's modern agriculture. We hope these Pesticide Agreement Reached Between USDA/EPA programs will pay big dividends in the future by building support and understanding for our industry's goals. USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that they say will enable farmers to use necessary crop protection tools that Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's Land Use Task Force recently made a short-sighted proposal reduce pesticide risks while ensuring economically sound agricultural production. EPA that, if implemented, would drive a stake through the heart of our efforts to communicate Administrator Carol Browner and USDA Secretary Mike Espy said the agencies will, with non-farmers in Southeast Michigan. The task force suggested that the Michigan State within six months, identify cases where producers will face lack of pest management tools Fairgrounds in Detroit be converted into an industrial park. due to pending regulatory action. I believe that the State Fair is a crucially important vehicle for fostering long-term communi- USDA, meanwhile, will work with the agriculture and research communities to develop cations between rural Michigan and our major consumer market in the Detroit area. The alternative methods. AFBF staffer Dennis Stolte said the announcement is positive news fairgrounds are located near the exact population center of the state, easily accessible to because it will give farmers time to find alternatives before a crop protection product is millions of people. There are many places in Southeast Michigan to build industrial parks. canceled. Stolte added, however, that "the proof will be in the practice" of how the But the fairgrounds are such a unique and historic location, that doing something other than agreement is carried out. holding the State Fair at that site would be a major mistake. Michigan Milk Production Steady - Decrease in Cows As chairman of the State Fair Council, I can tell you that the Council and current management have worked diligently to bring the State Fair back to being an important and viable part of Dairy herds in Michigan produced 469 million pounds of milk during July, unchanged from Detroit's heritage. The Land Use Task Force apparently fails to recognize the value of the a year ago, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. Milk State Fair to Southeast Michigan. Their recommendation is focussed only on short-term per cow averaged 1,400 pounds, increasing 20 pounds from a year ago. The Michigan dairy economic benefits rather than the long-term cultural, economic and social development of herd was estimated at 335,000 head, 4,000 less than in July 1993. the Detroit area. The preliminary value of milk sold averaged $13.40 per hundredweight (cwt.) in July, $.10 Farm Bureau has long supported consumer education efforts at the State Fair. In fact, MFB more than last year. Mid-month July slaughter cow prices averaged $42.30 per cwt., $7.40 '- and the county Farm Bureaus of Southeast Michigan are new sponsors of the Miracle of Life less than the previous year. animal birthing exhibit at this year's fair. The exhibit is presented by the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Milk production in the 21 major states totaled 11 billion pounds, 1 percent more than Michigan. production in these same states in July 1993. Production averaged 1,368 pounds per cow for July, 22 pounds more than last year. The number of cows on farms was 8.03 million We ask Mayor Archer to join us in our long-term efforts to build bridges of understanding head, 81,000 head less than July 1993 and 9,000 head less than June 1994. between Detroit and rural Michigan by rejecting the short-term lure of converting the fairgrounds. If he comes to our 1994 annual meeting in Detroit, we'll be glad to tell him more Dairy manufacturing plants in Michigan produced 1.2 million pounds of butter ~nJune, 17 about the virtues of preserving the State Fair as a nest egg for future generations. percent less than a year ago. Ice cream output totaled 1.95 million gallons, 37 percent less 9clau!~1 than June 1993. Russia's Economic Stimulus Michigan Farm Bureau Russia has announced a plan to stimulate its weak economy by making trillions of rubles available in credits to help financially rebuild industry and agriculture. Under a decree Farmers Seek End to Rail Strike signed by President Boris Yeltsin, Russian enterprises will be able to compete for 4.2 trillion rubles (roughly $2 billion in U.S. dollars) in state credits, either for investment The Iowa Farm Bureau has urged President Clinton to appoint an emergency board to order projects or to help them convert to other activities. striking Soo Line railroad employees back to work. The month-long strike has forced many Northern Iowa elevators to shift to more costly trucking to move grain and make room for Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Aleksashenko noted that Russia had a payments crisis as this fall's expected bumper crop. Iowa Farm Bureau President Merlin Plagge said use of a result of companies producing goods no one wants to buy and enterprises that were failing trucks has already reduced corn and soybean prices by five cents to 12 cents a bushel. to adequately reorganize their finances. Another decree would allow concerns to sell their products at prices below manufacturing costs. Espy Denies Charges Meatpacker Files Libel Suit USDA Secretary Mike Espy continues to deny charges that he illegally accepted gifts and trips from USDA-regulated companies and said he hopes to be exonerated. IBP Inc. has fil~d a $5 million libel suit against an Arizona attorney who alleged the !"'1ea~packermanJpula~ed the cattle market. The lawsuit, filed recently in U.S. District Court "I have served my conscience, I have faith in God, and I believe that I have done nothing m Lmcoln, Neb., claIms that Attorney Robert Cook "falsely stated that IBP engaged in wrong," Espy said in a televised address to USDA employees, Knight Ridder reported. unfair practices." Under the Independent Counsel Act, the Justice Department had little choice but to refer his case to a special counsel for further investigation, Espy said. Last month, Co?k, c1~i~ing to represent a group of U.S. cattle feeders, announced plans for.a y~t-to-be-fll~d billIon dollar ~Iass action lawsuit against IBP for allegedly causing this AmeriCorps Service Program Seeking Candidates for spnng. s collapse I.nc~sh cattle pnces. The Arizona attorney said he plans to file suit next Soil Conservation Service Jobs in Michigan week In Omaha Dlstnct Court, after he has gathered $2 million in funding from U.S. cattle feeders. A domestic version of the Peace Corps, known as AmeriCorps, will be hiring and placing 14 employees in the state of Michigan to work for the Soil Conservation Service in six Cook said IB~ ':dumped" Chicag? Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Mondays and priority watersheds. The individuals will work one-on-one with farms to assess farmsteads Tuesdays, dnvmg.down cash pnc~s and forcing feedlots to accept lower prices for their for potential pollution problems, and make recommendations for sources of technical and cattle. A CommodIty Futures Tradmg Commission review found that IBP's futures trading financial assistance. patterns had no significant price impact on the market. According to a USDA fact sheet on the program, candidates will be mostly college and The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS (ISSN:0743-9962) is published semi-monthly except in the months of November. professional graduates whose expertise match the needs of rural communities. "However, December, June, and J~ly wh~n only one issue is printed, as a service to regular members, by Michigan Farm anyone over 17 years of age, including high school dropouts, high school graduates, college Bureau. 7~7~ West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917. 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Staff Contributors: Mike Rogers' Connie Lawson' Donna County area); Raisin River (Lenawee County area); and the Black, Belle and Pine Rivers Wilber; Henry Huisjen. ' , (St. Clair, Tuscola and Sanilac counties). Officers: President. Jack Laurie. Cass City; Vice President, Tom Guthrie, Delton' Administrative Director Chuck ~urke~; Treasurer a~ C~ief Financial OffICer, Tom Parker; Secretary, William S: Wilkinson. Directors: District 1, The term of service is for 1,700 hours and will be a full-time position, with other part-time Jim ~llIer, Colo~; ~Istnct 2, Blaine VanSickle, Marshall; District 3, Douglas Darling. Maybee; District 4, Tom positions also possibly available. The positions are scheduled to begin Sept. 19, 1994. Guthne, Delton; District 5, Mark Smuts, Charlotte; District 6, Wayne Wood Marlette' D'st 'ict 7 L.ar S'd r Hart. Benefits include a living stipend of $12,000, education awards for college or vocational O' . 8 R' h h S' ..• , I r , ry nl e, , IStrlct. ' . IC. ard Leac. aglnaw; District 9, Joshua Wunsch, Traverse City; District 10, Margaret Kartes, West training, basic health insurance, and a child care allowance. Applications can be sent to Branch, District 11, Robert Wahmhoff, Baraga. At-Large: Jack Laurie Cass City. F S Jan V os b urg. Crlmax, . Judy Emmons, Shendan. Alan G. Herceg, USDA - Soil Conservation Service, 3191 Logan Valley Road, Traverse '. " A .... aye MUam, nover; PromotIOn and Education, Paul Swartzendruber Pigeon' Young City, MI 49684. For more infonnation, call (616) 946-6811. Farmers, AOOy Hagenow. Rockford .• , ,~ Michigan Farm News ITOL o o •• August 30,1994 ::D Z m ::D .' Seaweed Bill Rep. Alvin Kukuk (R-Macomb Township), is planning to introduce a bill this Fall to amend the Solid Waste Man- agement Act to allow for the application of aquatic plants on farmland. Under this bill, a Department of Natural Re- sources permit will not be required if farmers want to use seaweed on their fields as long as it is applied at agro- nomic rates. The bill will be introduced in respo~ to the seaweed dis- p sal problem being,expcrienced aroung Lake-St. Clair, much?;f....which stems from the introauction of the zebra mussef7T~e mussel acts as a filter a~it feeds, cleaning the ater and allowing sunlight to penetrate deep beneath the surface; As a result, seaweed can grow where it normally would not. As the search for long-term'solutions to the ze- bra musseHproblem continues, this bill addresses the dis- posal of excess seaweed. New Hazardous Materials Uniform Transportation Safety Act Applies to Agriculture On July 19, OSHA published a final rule implementing the Hazardous ~aterials Uniform Ag Statistics Service Celebrates Transportation Safety Act of Transportation (DOl) labels, 1990. The rule requires employers to ret?m Dep~rtment ~f markings or placards on hazardous matenal contamers until 75- Year Partnershi With MDA the container is "sufficiently potential hazards ... " cleaned of residue and purged of vapors to remove any Where an outside package (including transport vehicles) contains smaller packages of hazardous materials, DOT hazard warnings must be maintained on the outside package only until the inner packages are removed. If an inner package leaks, cleaning and purging is required before the warning <:>nthe outer package can be removed. OSHA has held ~hat the responsibility for retaining markings and labels transfers to the employer who receives the package from the dealer. The rule takes effect Oct. 17. OSHA is providing a 90-day period before compliance to • give employers time to replace placards or labels that may have been removed. The rule covers all industries. MSU Soybean Research Highlighted Both in the Field and in the Lab During Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee Tour As a pari of the over $180,000 in soybean search at MSU have something in common in research funded by the Michigan Soybean Pro- fighting colon cancer. motion Committee (MSPC) at MSU, a plot tour MSU Professor of Food Science and Hu- was held and researchers gave mid-term reports. man Nutrition, Dr. Maurice Bennink, reported Highlights of the day's events and the re- on checkoff funded research involving an anti- '(Left to right) Rich Allen, deputy director USDA-NASS; Dave Crumbaugh, chairman, search included: weed control, white mold, oxidant from soybeans called genestein and Michigan Commission of Agriculture; Tom Guthrie, Michigan Farm Bureau vice president; nematode, phytophthora and soybean consump- how this may help in treating cancer of the Dr. Gordon Guyer, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture; Don J. Fedewa, state statistician, Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service pause during ceremonies commemo- tion effects on cancer. Final reports of the re- colon. rating 75 years of the Michigan Ag Statistics Service. search will be distributed at project completion. "Up until our recent research, genestein has Dr. Karen Renner, MSU weed specialist been extracted from soybean molasses in very July 1994 marked the 75th anniversary of velop a stable economy and reduce risk for w~o reported on her checkoff funded project to small quantities," Bennink explained. "We have formal cooperation between the Michigan De- production, marketing and distribution opera- study reduced rate herbicide application, empha- been successful in extracting large enough partment of Agriculture (MDA) and the U.S. tions. Modern agriculture increasingly calls sized that using reduced rates of postemergence quantities from soybeans to be used for pioneer- Department of Agriculture's National Agricul- upon MASS to supply reliable, timely and de- herbicides for effective weed control appears to ing research." , ture Statistics Service (NASS). The agreement tailed information in its commodity estimating work. According to Bennick, with the largerquan- resulted in the' formation of the Michigan Agri- progmm." "However, be sure to know your targeted tity of genestein, researchers can now proceed cultural Statistics Service (MASS) which pro- Crumbaugh said statistical infomlation is weeds, growth stage and environmental condi- to the treatment of induced colon tumors in lab vides farmers with important information to help especially important in agriculture due to un- tions at the time of application, Renner said. animals to determine genestein's effectiveness them plan their growing seasons. usual volatility in commodity markets. He said "Herbicide rates recommended on product labels which could lead to further research." The cooperative agreement in 1919 was these official estimates provide all buyers and are set to ensure weed control over various con- If the research prov~ successful, genestein, foml~d to avoid duplication of effort. In 1863, sellers of crops a~d livestock with a "level play- ditions. This study could potentially increase which is present in varying quantities in soybean USDA issued its first monthly crop report. Sepa- ing field." Without the public database, private profits while reducing possible herbicide run- products, may. be avaiHJble in a concentrated rately, the state of Michigan established its first data systems would be' developed and inevitably o~" I form for consumption or may be extracted from crop :reporting service in 1886 and a law was be used unfairly. Another report revealed the soybean check- the various soybean products produced as a passed requiring each township supervisor to He continued, "MASS depends on the vol- off, the golden colored soybean and cancer re- human food source. enumerate the acreage of all field crops and the untary cooperation of farmers and others in- numbers of each species of livestock on farms. volved in agriculture. I urge everyone involved gram provides information not gathered by.other • Dry Bean Area Fann Survey - Dry In 1909, Col. Morse was appointed as a in agriculture to continue to report confidential bean production is of great importance to Michi- MASS programs. federal state statistical agent for Michigan. Col. data on their crops and livestock." gan agriculture. Today, Michigan is the o~ly • Michigan Equine Monitoring System Morse was a Civil War veteran. To build up his Current state cooperative statistical projects state that makes dry bean estimates using the - This survey was initiated in 1991 to document reporting Iist, he took a horse and. buggy and include: latest statistical technology. Michigan's horse industry. It includes inventory drove throughout the state enlisting the service • Tart Cherry Objective Yield Survey-' • Michigan Rotational Survey - This and economic data on horse operations and own- of other veterans to serve as crop reporters. The Tart cherry production is one of the important program, in cooperation with the Michigan De- ers. Another survey is slated for 1996. federal-state agreement combined these two ef- agricultural enterprises in Michigan, providing, partment of Agriculture (MDA) and adopted in Everyone, farmers and non-farmers, has ac- forts providing for a more efficient and effective on average, 75 percent of the nation's total. The 1991, serves the fruit, vegetable and Christmas cess to the monthly reports issued by MASS. collection system. survey allows MASS to forecast the season's tree industries. A survey is conducted collecting They date back to Jan. 1, 1886, and are available According to David Crumbaugh, a farmer cherry crop early in the year, helping producers information for one of the three industries each in hard copy and microfiche at the Library of and chair of the Michigan Commission of Agri- and processors plan their production year. year and continues on a rotating basis. The pro- Michigan, the Michigan State University library culture, "Crop and livestock statistics help de- or at the MASS office in Lansing. Michigan Farm News . August 30, 1994 II Recent thunderstorms 3D-Day Outlook - Cooler and Wetter Than Normal brought heavy rain across many sections of Lower Michigan. The rain alleviated dry conditions in some spots but aggravated flooding problems in 7/16/94 t087/15/94 Michigan Weather Summary Temperature Observed Dev. From Growing Degree Days Actual Normal Actual Precipitation Normal Mean Normal Accum. Accum. (inchol (inch) many others. .Alpena 65.5 - 1.3 1508 1482 5.47 3.19 Bad Axe 66.1 - 3.9 1580 1785 4.95 2.87 By mid-August, seasonal rainfall totals Detroit 71.3 -0.4 2241 1935 5.37 2.90 (since April 1) exceeded 20 inches in many Escanaba 64.1 - 2.6 1198 1166 2.17 3.46 spots of central Lower Michigan. These Flint 67.6 - 2.4 1819 1935 3.30 2.90 totals are generally five-IO inches above Grand Rapids 68.0 • 2.8 1900 1661 7.46 . 3.06 the normals for the period. While five 1.84 3.53 Houghton 64.0 - 1.0 1023 1968 inches of rain may not seem like a great 3.81 3.19 Houghton Lake 66.0 -1.2 1649 1482 deal of moisture, remember that normal 4.45 3.21 Jackson 67.6 - 5.0 1890 1933 rainfall totals for the entire month of Au- 4.35 3.21 Lansing 67.3 - 2.9 1846 1933 gust (among the wettest summer months) 1.10 3.53 Marquette 63.2 - 0.8 1267 1361 are only in the three-four inch range. 66.8 • 3.4 1650 1701 3.75 2.94 Muskegon Pellston 64.8 • 0.8 1437 1531 1.27 2.88 The outlook for the coming weeks is not 68.2 - 3.0 1816 1785 2.91 2.87 Saginaw favorable for most crops. The upper air Sault Ste. Marie 62.0 - 2.5 1118 1166 4.70 3.46 trough over eastern North America, which South Bend 69.8 - 1.7 2166 1968 4.42 3.06 has been responsible for the persistent cool Traverse City 66.6 - 3.0 1612 1531 2.78 2.88 weather during late July and early August, Vestaburg 66.3 - 4.8 1703 1774 7.52 3.15 is expected to retreat northward, but only very slowly. Observed and growing degree day totals are accumulated from April 1. Normals are based on district averages. Jeff Andresen, Ag MeteorologIst, MSU The National Weather Service 30-day out- look for mid-August through mid-Septem- continue statewide and precipitation to range from near to below normal in the northwest ber calls for below normal temperatures to part of the state to near to above normal in the southeast. Michigan Yield Prospects Dampened Michigan and Major Commodity Area The corn yield is forecast at 106 bushels Oat production is estimated at 6.6 million Extended Weather Outlook T - Temp. 8131 9/15 813 r A warm, wet summer has dampened per acre, down four bushels from 1993. bushels, down 8 percent from 1993. The 10131 Michigan's yield prospects from last year, Acres for harvest as grain is expected to be expected yield is 60 bushels per acre, up P - Precipe T P T~ .f according to the Federal/State Michigan 2.15 million acres, the same as last season. five bushels from last season. Michigan B NIB N N W. Com Belt N N B A Agricultural Statistics Service. Cumulative Total production at 227.9 million bushels E. Corn Belt N A N A growing degree days are up significantly is down 4 percent from last year. Nationally, corn yield is forecast at 128.4 Wint. Wheat Belt N N BIN B from 1993. bushels per acre, up 27.7 bushels from last Spr. Wheat Belt A B B N Soybean production is estimated at 53.9 year's yield. Production is estimated at Pac. NW Wheat A B N N Precipitation levels are higher than normal million bushels, a decrease of 1 percent 9.21 billion bushels, up 45 percent from Delta B A N N except in the Upper Peninsula. The Thumb from 1993. The expected yield is 35 bush- 1993 but 3 percent below the record high Southeast N A A N/A production in 1992. Acres harvested for area recorded surplus soil moisture most of els per acre, down three bushels from last San Joaquin NIB B A N July. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, season. grai n were unchanged from the June r A-Above Average, B-Below Average, N-Nor- yields are forecast to be lower than 1993 "Acreage" esti mate but 14 percent above mal, MA-Much Above, MB-Much Below, Np. levels for all crops, except winter wheat. Dry bean yield is forecast at 1,200 pounds, the 1993 acreage. No Precipe Source: National Weather Office down 400 pounds per acre from last year. Production is expected to total 3.96 million Soybean yields are expected to be 37.6 hundredweight (cwt.), a decrease of 35 per- bushels per acre, up 5.6 bushels from 1993. cent from 1993. Production is forecast at a record high 2.3 billion bushels, up 4 percent from last sea- Serving Michigan Sugarbeet production is forecast at just under 3 million tons, down 6 percent from son. The dry bean crop is estimated to be up 28 percent. Winter wheat production, at Farm Families is last season. 1.7 billion bushels, is up 1 percent from 1993. Our Only Business The all hay yield is estimated at 3.52 tons per acre. All hay production, at 5.45 million Fewer Apples, Grapes tons, is down 6 percent from last year. The Since its beginning in 1971, Michigan Farm Radio Network's only objective expected alfalfa yield, at 3.9 tons per acre, and Peaches Also has been to serve Michigan's farm families. This dedication to serve agricul- is down 7 percent from 1993. ture is shared by 29 local radio stations in Michigan. Through these sta- The apple crop forecast for Michigan was tions, Michigan Farm Radio Network provides the latest in market analysis, 900 million pounds, 12 percent below 1993 The winter wheat yield is forecast at 50 weather and news to Farm Bureau members daily on the following stations: output. Yield potential is down consider- bushels per acre, up four bushels from July, ably in the Northwest and slightly in the Station City Frequency Morning Farm Noon Farm and nine bushels above 1993. Total pro- East and Southwest. Prospects in the West WABJ Adrian 1490 5:45 am duction is up 31 percent from last year due 11 :50 am to higher yields and more acres for harvest. 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Kalkaska, MI (616) 258-2580 Rockford, MI (616) 874-6400 • Three Rivers,MI (616) 279-5271 Q Michigan Farm News August 30, 1994 \ Abandoned Wells - How Big a Threat are They in Michigan? NC! of}e knows. exactly how many abandoned wells there are in MIchIgan, but It'S estImated there may be more than 1 million! Below, workers prepare an abandoned well in Huron County for closure by removing dirt before filling the casing with cement. II by: Deb Laurell required by state law to have your unused well Think back seven years. Does the name properly plugged. You may be held liable if Jessica McClure ring a bell? Do you recall a groundwater contamination is shown to have • young child that fell into an abandoned well in been caused by your abandoned well. Texas? The nation watched intently for days, "There can be multiple aquifers, so pUlling fearing for Jessica's life. a cork in the end of a well casing is not suffi- Is there an abandoned well on your property cient," Lusch adds. "What we haven't accom- that is not properly plugged? If so, it's a hazard plished is eliminating hydraulic connections be- to the health and safety of you and those living tween upper and lower aquifers." around it, as we saw in the case of Jessica McClure. An abandoned well also provides a Q. What procedures are common to the direct link for contaminants to enter an aquifer, plugging of all wells'! possibly the one you or your neighbor are relying Lusch explains that the purpose of plugging on for a source of water. the well is to provide hydraulic insulation. According to Dave Lusch, research special- "The main thing we are trying to do is not ist in the Institute of Water Research at Michigan just hide the well; we're actually trying to pro- State University, an abandoned well is a well that vide hydraulic insulation," said Lusch. "We is no longer in use or that is in such a deteriorated need to seal the well with impermeable material condition that groundwater can no longer be to break the direct hydraulic connection between obtained from it. In Michigan, wells that are the surface and the well." contaminated and pose a health risk also meet the The first step that should be taken is to legal definition of an abandoned well. contact your county health department and re- According lo Lusch, costs will vary depend- "Without question, the biggest concern is quest a copy of a well log. This is a record filed ing on the well depth, casing diameter, the that the old well is an open conduit down to an by the well driller that provides information on amount of plugging material used, and other aquifer," said Lusch. "It may not be the aquifer well depth, casing diameter, depth of water, factors. A shallow driven well may be plugged you're using today, but it is somebody's aquifer geologic formations penetrated and more. for as little as $25, where a deep municipal well and there's opportunity for hazardous materials may cost several thousand dollars to plug: Next, remove all pumping equipment, from the surface to flow directly down into it." pipes, debris, and other obstructions from the For more infonnation about well plug- Lusch went on to explain that there is also a well. Measure the well depth and casing diame- ging, contact your local health department, big safety concern for abandoned wells in some ter to determine the volume of plugging material licensed well drilling contractors, your lo- parts of the state. needed. Plug well using suggested materials. cal Soil Conservation District office, or the "Areas of clay rich materials, primarily in the Remove/cut off the well casing at least four feet Michigan Department of Public Health Thumb and Saginaw Valley, where large diame- below ground level to eliminate interference Well Construction Unit at (517) 335-9183. ter wells are very common, the physical hazard with future use of the site and damage to exca- is as great as the ground water contaminant haz- vation equipment. Mound and compact low per- Q. How much will plugging a well cost? ... ard," Lusch said. "In most other areas in the state, meability soil over the plugged well to prevent we are looking at relatively small diameter wells ponding of surface water. with some sort of casing. It would be difficult for In addition, the health department has the a child to fall down these wells, but it could be a specific guidelines for well plugging in your concern forIpets." county. Abandoned wells can be identified by look- ing for the most obvious evidence, a pipe about Q. Can I plug the well myself! 1-1/4 to 6 inches in diameter sticking out of the In many cases, driven wells and large di- ground, or various other clues such as a manhole ameterdug wells can be successfully plugged by cover, or windmills that are placed over the well. non-professionals with a minimal amount of Former property owners and local officials may special equipment. However, it is recommended be able to help you determine the location of a that individuals consult with professionals at the Identifiable Performance Parameters on Winter Wheat suspected abandoned well. local Soil Conservation District and health de- The following are frequently observed plant responses from soil and foliar applications of ACA on winter wheat partment to discuss specific guidelines. Q. What types of wells are we talking Keep in mind, you are required by state law Visual ResDonse Observation Timing (Stage of Growth) ~ about? to file a record of the well plugging with the local • Vigorous earry plant growth • Fall- first to fourth leaves unfolded Driven, dug and drilled wells. Driven wells health department. • Spring - greenup and vigor consist of a pointed well screen attached to 1-1/4 • More winter hardy • Spring - observation on plant stand or 2 inch steel pipe driven into the ground, gen- Q. What products are acceptable for • More fibrous and extensive root system • Fall- first to fourth leaves unfolded • Spring - emergence of inflorescence erally to depths of 30 feef or less. Dug wells are proper plugging material'! large diameter wells (12 inches or greater) exca- Effective well plugging is dependent upon • Increased tillering • Spring - from stem elongation on vated generally into shallow aquifers. Drilled careful selection and use of materials. Plugging • Larger diameter stem • Spring - at completion of tillering wells are generally deeper than 30 feet, cased materials should be impermeable to prevent • Wider, darker green leaves, fuller canopy • Spring - at completion of tillering fill row sooner .' with 2 to 6-inch steel pipe or 5-inch plastic pipe. water from migrating into or between aquifers. • Earlier pollination • Spring - at flowering The following materials are approved for well Q. Is capping a well enough? plugging in Michigan. • Heavier seed weight The Identified performance parameters typically result In: • At maturity Capping a well is not enough to prevent it Neat Cement - a mixture of one 94-pound from becoming a problem, says Lusch. You are • Increased uptake of soil nutrients • Increased uptake of soil moisture bag of Portland cement (type lor IA) to not more • Increased utilization of sunlight in photosynthesis • Increased tillering and foliage • Improved winter hardiness • Improved stand ability and ease of harvest '. Fruit Forecast Down ...Continued Central area, however, are for a volume at or above the 1993 crop. The West Central area encompasses the Southwest. from page 4 Pear production 5,000 tons, down 9 percent from 1993. was set at The USDA forecast the national grape crop at 6.1 million tons, up 1 percent from 1993. • Higher yields andlor test weight Yield Information postemergence applicatIons to Winter Wheat (1993) • 33 total studies • 7.6 bushel per acre increase • 10.5% increase in yield • Return on ACA investment of $17.64 (2/3 pinVacre) 2J3 pint ACA per acre broadcast ['NlOter Wheat at $3.00/bushel x 7.6 bushel increase/acre = $22.80 • ACA investment of $5.161acre (2/3 pinVacre) = $17.64 R.O.lJacre] Hart-Shelby, Ridge and Belding areas. The About 91 percent of that production is in quali~y and apple size appeared excellent Application TechnlqueslProcedures California. Test results have shown that ACA can be applied to the soil or foliage of winter wheat ACA can be except where continual hail storms have occurred. Picking of late summer varieties broadcast incorporated into the soil using water or a fertilizer solution as a carrier with or without a soil The pear output was set at 980,000 tons, a , - applied herbicide. The incorporation or movement of ACA into the soil profile can be by tillage, rainfall, or has begun. 3 percent rise from 1993. California, Ore- irrigation. This will position the ACA near the developing root system of the plant gon and Washington accounted for 96 per- Fofiar applications should be made prior to dormancy break when top dressing wheat. It is not The Aug. 1 grape forecast was 50,000 tons, cent of the crop forecast. The plum produc- down 9 percent from 1993. Winter freezes recommended that ACA be applied with any postemergence herbicide or insecticide until further testing tion forecast was 40,000 tons, increasing 42 has been completed. damaged many wine vines and young Ni- percent from a year ago. These figures in- agara vines. Hot, dry weather in June, how- clude production in Michigan, Idaho, Ore- Methods of Aoollcatlon Other aoollcation methods: ever, provided perfect pollination condi- gon and Washington. ACA mixes easily with and fits into the following • Soil applied broadcast with water as the carrier, tions for Concords. fertilizer programs: with or without a herbicide The peach crop forecast, excluding Califor- Soil Applications • To wheat foliage with water as the carrier Plum production is forecast at 8,000 tons, nia clingstones, was 1.36 billion pounds, .Soil broadcast applied with liquid fertilizers up from 7,000 tons last year. An increase in down 13 percent from a year ago. Pennsyl- • Soil broadcast applied with dry blended fertilizers yield will likely more than offset a decline in bearing trees. Peach production is forecast at 10 million vania, Ohio and Indiana have virtually no peaches this year. The U.S. apple forecast was placed at 10.8 • Soil broadcast applied (weed & feed herbicidel fertilizer solution) Foliar Applications • Application can be made with liquid fertilizers 1111 pounds. This would be the smallest crop billion pounds, up 1 percent from 1993. as the carrier. Contact your local Clean Crop since the 1972 output of 10 million pounds. Forecasts for Washington, New York, and NOTE: The effed on weed control when ACA is added to post. Dealer or call 1-800-292-2701 There will be virtually no peach crop in the California were 5.5 billion, 1.03 billion and emergence herbicides is unknown. Thus, it is not recommended at for additional information on this time to sppIy ACA with any postemergence herbicide. THE ACA ADVANTAGE 920 million pounds, respectively. Michigan Farm News August 30,1994 Market Outlook... SHfj CORN On Aug. 11, the USDA released its first 1994 corn production estimate based on Seasonal Commodity Price Trends Dr. Jim Hilker, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, MSU FARM I I objective surveys. The estimate for 1994 U.S. corn production was 9.214 billion 7 BUSINESS Com WHEAT bushels. To get the 9.2 billion bushel esti- mate, USDA used the June harvested acres estimate of 71.8 million and a yield esti- Soybeans 9 The Crop Report showed total U.S. wheat OUTLOOK mate of 128.4 bushels per acre average for production will be 2.386 billion bushels, 41 bushels, it is below 1992's 56 bushels the country. While this is below the record Wheat given Aug. 1 conditions. The yield is esti- per acre and the 1985 record of 60 bushels 131.4 average in 1992, it is well above the t ? mated to be 38.5 bushels per acre - near last per acre. next highest of 119.8 in 1987. This is a huge crop! Yields in Iowa are expected to aver- Hogs —J year's yield and about average. The wheat Supply/Demand Report, as seen age 145 bushels per acre. While the estimate was somewhat above in Table 2, shows total supplies will be Cattle —1 expectations when combined with the new about the same as last year, with use down Michigan is expected to produce 227.9 mil- world estimate, it was a fairly neutral report. slightly. Feed use is expected to decrease, lion bushels, with an average yield of 106 The USDA lowered the Australia wheat with exports holding about the same. End- Index: ' = Higher Prices; ' = Lower Prices; bushels. This is off from last year's 110 estimate from 15.5 to 12.5 million metric ing stocks are expected to be 24.9 percent TP= Topping; BT= Bottoming; ? = Unsure bushels per acre and well below the record tons. of use, which would indicate an average of 115 bushels per acre. farm storage for corn that has not already annual price of about $3.15. been priced. It appears the narrowing of the Michigan's 1994 yield was estimated at 50 The supply/demand estimates, shown in basis will pay for storage, and since we are bushels per acre in the August report versus Strategy: If you are storing wheat now, the Table 1, for 1994-95 show good increases near the loan rate, there is not a lot of a 46 bushel estimate in the July report. basis indicates that you should consider in all categories of use, but they don't come downside price risk. While it is an improvement over last year's continuing to do so. close to the increase in production. There- fore, projected ending stocks will jump to For those without on-farm storage, the pic- LIVESTOCK 1.66 billion bushels for 1994-95 from 852 ture is grim. The basis indicates commer- million for 1993-94. This is 19.8 percent of cial storage will not pay, and while there is Hog slaughter continues to run above year Per capita beef consumption is expected to use and would indicate an average annual not a lot of downside risk, there is not a lot ago levels, as expected. This and seasonal be up 3 percent for 1994 and total 67.1 retail price of around $2.15 per bushel. This of upside potential either. Consider a mini- factors will put pressure on hog prices as we pounds. means harvest prices below $2. mum price contract or selling your crop and go into September. You might as well keep buying some calls if you want to stay in the very current as prices are likely to continue In 1995, consumption is expected to grow Strategy: What pricing strategy do you markci. to drop into November. almost another 1 percent to 67.7 pounds per follow? At this point, the basis favors on- person. Given very little beef is kept as SOYBEANS Hogs: stocks, I expect consumption to increase Pork production in the third quarter is ex- again in 1996 as the July Inventory Report pected to be up 4 percent and fourth quarter showed the cow herd continuing to expand. The picture is much the same for soybeans. 94 marketing year to 17.7 percent of use for The crop production survey released by the the 1994-95 crop marketing year. This production is projected to be up 2.5 percent, USDA was 2.282 billion bushels. If this would suggest an average price of about both compared to the same quarter in 1993. Poultry: crop is realized, it will be the largest on $5.25. Some say soybeans arc made in Au- Broiler and turkey production and, there- record. The yield estimate was 37.6 bushels gust, so we could still have a small rally - Per capita pork consumption for 1994 is fore consumption, is also expected to con- per acre which would tie the 1992 record. if we do use it, especially if you do not have expected to be up 1 percent to 52.8 retail tinue to grow. Per capita consumption of enough on-farm storage. pounds. As expansion marches on in 1995, broilers is expected to be 70.1 retail pounds per capita consumption is expected to jump in 1994 and 72.8 pounds in 1995 after being Michigan's yield is expected to be 35 bush- another 4 percent to 55 pounds. els per acre. While this docs not seem like Strategy: Like corn, the basis says it will 68.3 pounds in 1993. a bad yield, it is 8 percent lower than the 38 likely pay for on-farm storage. It also says bushel per acre average we have hit three it will not pay commercial storage. Con- Cattle: Per capita consumption of turkey is ex- times before. sider storing a good chunk of your unpriced Cattle slaughter increases are expected to pected to be level in 1993 and 1994 at 17.8 soybeans if you have room on-farm and the slow up some in the fourth quarter as year- retail pounds. But growth is expected to The latest Supply/Demand Report, as seen picture hasn't changed by harvest. If on- to-year production is only expected to be up start up again in 1995 to 18 pounds. in Table 3, shows some pick-up in expected farm storage is not an alternative, consider 1.3 percent versus the third quarter's 3 per- use, but again much less than the increase a minimum price contract, selling at harvest cent. This should relieve some of the pres- in supply. Ending stocks are expected to and buying some calls, or a basis contract, sure on prices which should average in the jump from 8.8 percent of use for the 1993- if you think the market will rally. very low $70s in the fourth quarter. 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 Proj. Proj. Proj. Proj. USDA Hilker Proj. Proj. 19< 93-94 94-95 19< 93-94 94-95 1992-93 93-94 94-95 Corn Acreage (Million Acres) Wheat Acreage (Million Acres) Soybean Acreage (Million Acres) Acres Set-Aside and Acres Set-Aside and Diverted 5.3 10.5 ? Diverted 3.5 0.5 Acres Planted 59.1 59.4 61.1 ? Acres Planted 79.3 73.3 78.8 Acres Planted 72.3 72.2 Acres Harvested 58.2 56.4 60.0 70.5 Acres Harvested 72.2 63.0 71.8 Acres Harvested 62.4 62.6 Bu./Harvested Acrei 37.6 32.0 35.0 62.0 Bu. A. Harvested 131.4 100.7 128.4 Bu./A. Harvested 39.4 38.3 38.5 Stocks (Million Bushels) Stocks (Million Bushels) Stocks (Million Bushels) Beg. Stocks 278 292 155 Beg. Stocks 1100 2113 852 Beg. Stocks 472 529 571 Production 2188 1809 2100 Production 9482 6344 9214 Production 2459 Imports 2 5 _5 2402 2386 Imports 7 25 5 Imports 70 109 80 Total Supply 2468 2106 2260 Total Supply 10,589 8,482 10,071 Total Supply 3001 3040 Use: 3037 Use: Use: Crushings 1279 1255 1275 Feed 5301 4775 5250 Food 829 869 885 Exports 770 590 600 Food/Seed 1511 1580 1710 Seed 98 95 97 Seed, Feed and Total Domestic 6813 6355 6960 Feed 191 277 225 Residuals 127 106 105 Exports 1663 1275 1450 Total Domestic 1118 1241 1207 Total Use 2176 1951 1980 Total Use 8476 7630 8410 Exports 1354 1228 1225 Ending Stocks 292 155 280 Ending Stocks 2113 852 1661 Total Use 2472 2469 2432 Ending Stocks Ending Stocks Ending Stocks 529 571 605 Percent of Use 13.4% 7.9% 14.1% Percent of Use 24.9% 11.2% 19.8% Ending Stocks Regular Loan Rate $5.02 $5.02 $4.92 Regular Loan Rate $1.72 $1.72 $1,89 Percent of Use 21.4% 23.1% 24.9% Regular Loan Rate $2.21 $2.45 $2.58 U.S. Season Average U.S. Season Average Farm Pricer $/B Ul $5,59 $6.45 $5.80 Farm Pricer $/Bu. $2.07 $2.55 $2.15 U.S. Season Average Source: USDA A Hilker Source: USDA & Hilker Farm Price, $/Bu. $3.24 $3.26 $3.50 Source: USDA & Hilker Michigan Farm News ' August 30, 1994 II Understanding the Social Security System ....... •••••••• ••••••• .... ... •••••~.'I r. , . ', . •••••• Il.:~ by Glenn A. Kale Step 3 Average the 35 previous indexed years. Family Benefits ......... •••• ,j ••• FARM District Extension Farm Management Agent, When you start collecting benefits, your North Region, Michigan State University Step 4 spouse can also if: .'~ J.:::... •••• I get numerous questions every year on Social Multiply by an average of 42 percent (this fig- ure goes up iFyour indexed earnings are lower D He or she is 62 or older and not col- •••••••• •••••••• Security as: and goes down as your indexed earnings are lecting on their own account (eligible D When to apply? higher). Then divide by 12 (months). This is approximately your monthly benefit amount you can expect iF retiring at age 65. for 50 percent of your benefit, usu- all y). BUSINESS D o D What can I expect to receive? How to apply? Benefits are reduced 5/9 of 1 percent each month beFore 65 if drawing between age 62- 65. If you do not collect benefits until after He or she is caring for your disabled child or child under 16 years old. OUTLOOK D Procedures? age 65 (currently), your benefit check will in- crease about 4 percent per year each year after o The maximum family benefit is 150 A special one-time payment of $255 is avail- able for funeral expenses to surviving spouse, 65 (up to age 70) iFyou continue to work Full percent to 180 percent of your (pri- (or child if disabled or under 18). mary wage-carner) benefit. D Documents? time. However, if you are age 57 or younger, retire- How to Sign Up for Social D Calendar quarters needed? ment age will gradually be moved upward to Divorced Benefits Security Benefits age 67 (from 65). Your ex-spousc can be eligible on your rccord Appointments can be made at your local So- Request for Earnings even if you are no/ receiving benefits or if you cial Security office, or you can dial] -800-772- If you register for Medicare at 65 but do not History/Benefit Estimate are re-married. They must have been married 1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to file a claims draw Social Security and continue to work Full to you for ten years or more, been divorced for time, Social Security logs in your date-of-birth benefit with a representative. Best time to call Form SSA-7004-SM should be sent in every at least two years, be at least 62, and not eligi- is before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. five years regardless of your working age. Fill and automatically sends the first retirement ble for a higher benefit from someone else. in, sign, and send to: check five years later on your 70th birthday, Your payments (or your survivors) are unaf- You will need: • Social Security Administration Wilkes Barre Data Op Center P.O. Box 7004 even if you have not applied formally for the benefits. fected by ex-spouse eligibility payments on your record. 1. Certified copy of your birth certificate. 2. W-2 (or tax returns) for two years prior to filing. Wilkes Barre, PA 18767-7004 First Year Retirement Survivor Benefits 3. Military service records for 1951-1956. Benefits in 1994 4. Marriage certificate if filing as a spouse. This record needs to be verified periodically to Widows/widowers can collect at age 60, but 5. Divorce decree if filing as an ex-spouse. ensure proper recording by Social Security. If In the first calendar year of applying for Social will only receive 71 1/2 percent of the full 6. Death certificate if filing as a widow/wid- errors exist, the old years can be corrected, but Security benefits, there is a monthly earnings amount (at 65). ower. the taxpayer must prove by showing W-2 or limit rather than the normal yearly earnings Schedule SE for the year in question. limit. This means you can draw your full Disabled widows/widowers can collect at age Remember to keep copies of every document monthly Social Security benefit without forFei- 50, or at any age if caring for a minor or dis- supplied to Social Security, entcr the claim In about a month, Social Security will then ture if you earn less than $670 per month (age abled child. number on all pages, read all letters sent to return Form SSA-7005, showing your earn- 62-65) or $930 per month (age 65-70) after you and try to keep notes of important phone your official retirement date. For the self-em- Your parents can collect iFdependent on you conversations with Social Security. ings history and expected monthly benefits for most of their support. ployed, this rule is based on hours worked in based on data you sent in. any given month. Less than 45 hours worked per month results in no forfeiture of benefits. Calendar Quarters - SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Furthermore, wages are based on actual earn- Qualifications for Social Security illgs, not the month it is paid. DeFerred income earned in a previous year is supposed to be Request for Eamin~s and Benefit Estimate Statement To qualify for Social Security benefits, a To receive _ me _ of youre&l'lliqs c:ovemI identified by your employer on W-2 under 7. Show your .auaI earuinp foe last year &lid worker must accumulate a certain amount of by Social Security &lid your estimated future beDefits, your estimated earuinp for this year. lDclude "work." For anyone under age 65, that "work" "non-qualified plan" box. This, then, is not in- all you Deed to do is fill out this form. Please print or ooIy wages lDdIor DCl seIf-anployment income type your answers. When you have c:ompIeted !be cov=cI by Social Security. is a minimum of 40 calendar quarters. A cluded in first year forfeiture calculations. form. fold it &lid mail it to us. A- J..- year', .auaI emWlas: (DoIItIn 0./)) I. Name shown on your Social Security canI: quarter is measured by every approximately $rTTl[TTl.IOIOI $600 one "earns" up to a maximum of four After First-Year B. This year', cslima=I eamiDgs: (DolliJn 0./)) quarters per year. Benefits in 1994 $rTTl[TTl.IOIOI 8. Show the aae at wbX:h you plan to retire: CD (.-..,-.,.) - Procedures to Determine Age 62-65, your annual earnings cannot ex- 2. Your Social Security number as shown 011 your ceed $8,040 or you must return $] for every Monthly Benefits $2 over that amount, up to the amount of So- card: 9. Below. show !be _-.... yearly you wlIl eat1l bdwccn now &lid ImOW1l you lbink when you plan to ITIJ--C[}I I I I I retire. We wlIl add yourestimale Average monthly retirement benefit nation- cial Security benefits received. 3. Yourdalcofbinh _ earnings to !bole earuinp already 00 to give you the besl possible eslimale. offullJre oor I'CICXln!s 11_ D Cd Please c:beck thi, box your SlalaIIeIII in if you walIlto SpIIIisb insteId wide is about $650 in 1993; maximum is about .... DIy Y_ EDler _ yearly _verqe. DOl your lOl&I fulIJre ofEng1ish. $1,100 per month. In general, four steps must Age 65-70, you must return $] for every $3 lifetime eaminp. Only show eaminp covcnd by I am askina for information about my 0W1l Social be followed to determine your benefit: over $11,160 annual earni ngs. No limit on 4. Other Social Security numben you have used: Social Security. Do DOl add CIOSl-<)f-living. perlOlUWlCC or ICllcdukd pay iDaeases or Security record or the record of a penoa I am earnings over age 70. bonuses. 1be reaJOIl for this is that "'" estimate allllloriud to represent. IlII>denaDd tIW if I min:mcIt beDefilJ in today', cIollars. but IdjUll r<>quesl information UDder false Step 1 ITIJ-[]J1 I I I them to aa:ount foe _-.... ...... growdI in the delibenliely preteIIIeIl may be JIIilty of _ federal crime &lid Retirees must report earnings (Form SSA-777 ITIJ-CD-i I I I natiOlll1 ecooomy. cauJd be tiDed lDlIIor imprisoned.. I autborize If you are under age 65, you must use the past However. if you expcclto earn Ji&nific:aDlIy more you to lIIe _ COIltraaor to JeDd the swement of first year or SSA-7770-BK in later years) to earnings &lid beDdil estiIDIIeS to the penoa 3S years as your "base." (ThereFore, substan- or less in the fulIJre due to promolioDs. job named in item 10. Social Security by April 15 of the following s. DMaIe DFemaJe c:hanp. part.Qme work. or an absc:Dce from the tially increasing one's earnings a couple years Yoarsa: worlt force. _die ImOW1l in today', dollan before drawing Social Security willllot have a year if they are under age 70, receiving bene- that most closely ~ yearly earaiJIp. your fulUre a-.... fits, and still working. This is in addition to Mcm people abaaJd CIIkr Iba _ big effect on benefits.) aJIIOlIIlt your income tax form filing. Penalty for not lIaey are eandq DOW (the -ala 7B). Fu= -venae yearlyeaminp: 0./)) Step 2 filling out this form is one monthly benefit (lJooIIon Adjust for intlation (multiply yearly base by in- check! dex Factor on the Social Security earnings Contact your local Social Security office if i . worksheet - shown below). you do not automatically receive the form. 27& 376 700 Z68 :B 600 260 360 &&0 25Z 3Sl 640 Z44 )lJ4' &20 Z36 336 600 Z28 328' S8O' Z20 320 560 Com-Dec. 94 Wheat -Dec. 94 Soybeans -Nov. 94 212 31l S40 i Oct Nou Dee Jan feb nar Apr nay Jun Jly ftig Oct Nou Dee Jan feb nar AJar nay Jun Jly ftig Oct Nou Dee Jan feb nar Apr nail Jun Jlu ftig 74 52 207.50 73 50 202.50 71. 48 1'37.50 71 46 lCJZ.50 70 44 187.50 6CJ 42. 182.50 68 40 rn.50 67 3D 171..50 Uve Cattle - Oct. 94 66 Uve Hogs - Oct. 94 ~ Soy Meal - Sept. 94 167.50 t: Oct Nou Dee Jan feh nar Apr nay Jun Jly ftig Oct Nou Dee Jan feb nar Apr nay Jun Jly fti!l Oct Nou Dee Jan feb nar Apr nay Jun Jly .ftig Charts Provided by Knight-Ridder Financial Michigan Farm News ~ II Eaton Rapids Barn Becomes Famous in Washington, D.C. •• August 30, 1994 The 160 year old 30 x 40 foot barn was In addition to watching the barn being dis- ~ ~ the center of activity on the Topliff family assembled on the farm, Spragg also had the ~ ~ farm in Eaton Rapids for 90 years. Today, opportunity to take part in the reconstruc- """- however, the barn is the central attraction tion in Washington, D.C. in the National Building Museum. "It was just amazing to be part of the proc- The Topliff barn has become the central ess and watch the barn raising. For one exhihit of a nationwide campaign to keep thing; I had never seen one of those, but to old barns in existance, called "Barn know it was my barn was just really incred- Again!" ible," commented Spragg. "A whole set of coincidences brought the The nationwide campaign, "Barn Again!" barn to this point," said Carolin Spragg, the is sponsored by the National Building Mu- barn owner. seum and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. According to Spragg, she and her father, Jerold Topliff, who are in partnership, had According to Spragg, the campaign is de- discussed the condition of the barn and signed to increase awareness about saving decided it didn't make a lot of sense to barns and the exhibit portrays the barn as an spend the money it was going to cost to adaptable agricultural structure, as a sym- restore it. bol of community and country life, and as a monument in the American landscape. Spragg contacted David Ciolek, a barn res- toration expert, to see if he would be inter- The Topliff barn will be in place until Sept. ested in taking the barn structure down. A 11, 1994, when it's expected to be sold. For Above the, Topliff family barn sits on few months later, Ciolek contacted her more information, contact Barn Again!, display in Washington, D.C., until Sept. with the whole "Barn Again!" idea and National Building Museum, 401 F Street 11. At right, the barn being disassem- wanted to get started right away. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) bled on the Eaton Rapids farm it called 272-2448. home for 90 years. Annual MCA/MSU Bull Test Open to All Breeds Nomination forms for the MCA/MSU Bull Test are due on Sept. 12, 1994. The Bull Test is co-sponsored by the Michigan Cattlemen's Association (MeA) and the Animal Science Department of Michigan State University (MSU). The Bull Test sta- tion is at Stoneman Feedyards, Brecken- ridge, Mich. Bulls are to be delivered to the station on Oct. 14 and 15. The objectives of the MCA/MSU Bull Test Assoc are to promote performance testing of beef cattle and serve as an educational tool to acquaint producers with its overall value. The test also provides a common environ- ment for evaluating young bulls for rate of gain, soundness and body composition. The Cllrrelll Health InSUroln(:e Bull Test aids purebred and commercial cow/calf producers in obtaining superior performance tested bulls that have been evaluated for growth and received repro- ductive physical examinations, Bulls will come off test on Feb. 23. The top performing bulls will be sold on March 18, 1995. For more information, call the MeA In- formation Line at (517) 669-8589. In these tough economic times all business owners are loo.king'forways to improve their bottom line. "" Now farm ~ureau can help with a new money saving group Health Plan from Blue CrossBlue S~ield'.ofMichigan. ~'" • '. - . - r". ~. ' ... ' . , Calendar of Events Th~se new plans are guaranteed is~~~nttmatterwhat your health history, locally ~ervic~ by {)ur 69 countyoffices'~and 400 agents.s~at~wide, , 'ana competitively priced to save farm Qwnersand operators'hundreds or even thousands otdollars off their,health insurance bilL Sept 20-22, Ohio State University Farm Science Review. So, if you're a sale'proprietor or if you have one or more employees, you should call Farm aUfeautodayfo( benefit and rate' inform~tiori: , , ','''::''I='j,1J:'E~V ...... J .,"'" Sept 27-29, Farm Progress Show, Bloom- ington, III. FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION RATE QUOTE - FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW OR CALL DIRECT 1-800-292-2680, EXT. 3239 OR 3240. Oct. 8 - 9, Great Lakes American Ostrich Association Annual Seminar, Radison Plaza Please mail to: Michigan Farm Bureau in Kalamazoo. Call Barb Smith at (517) Membership Services 732-2514 or Rick Borup at (616) 642-9134. P.O. Box 30960 Lansing, MI 48909 Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, MFB Annual Meeting, Please Print Westin Hotel, Detroit. Name Current Health Insurance Address Number of FullTime Employees o Sole proprietor Mail or FAX infonnation tact name and phone number) (include con- three (1 person group) weeks in advance to: Phone o 2-4 0 5-9 Michigan Fann News P.O. Box 30960 County o 10-24 0 25 and over Lansing, MI 48909-8460. Type of Farm/Business FAX: (517) 323-6793 MFN .- '7 Michigan Farm News •• August 30, 1994 1994 Young Farmer Discussion State winner to receive $500 cash from Dodge, $1,000 worth of Great Lakes Hybrids prod- 1. What is agriculture's responsibility in the management and disposal of waste? IL!~=~s:~n~!;~nt~ aJ~~~~~~~!LOUiS compete nationally for a 1995 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4 x 4 pickup truck. to II 2. Why are so many farmers seeking ofT- uct, and an all expense paid farm employment? trip to Sf. Louis to compete for the national prize of a 1995 3. What role do we, as rural citizens, have in restoring our country's values? Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4 x 4 pickup truck. 4. As agriculture's political influence is diminishing, should Farm Bureau seek Michigan young fanners once again have coalitions with other organizations'! the opportunity to express their views on key ag issues and compete for some heavy-duty prizes The following districts are still scheduled in the process. District level Fann Bureau Young to hold local discussion meet contests: Fanner Discussion Meet competition has been District Date/Counties held or just getting underway, according to District 1 Sept. 29 Rockford-area farmer Andy Hagenow, chairman Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, of MFB's State Young Fanner Committee. St. Joseph, and Van Buren "We're pleased that Dodge Truck and Great District IV Sept. 8 Lakes Hybrids are continuing their support of the Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa. Young Fanner Discussion Meet Competition in District V Sept. 21 Michigan," Hagenow said. "This competition Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, offers Michigan young fanners an excellent op- and Shiawassee portunity to discuss critical ag issues with their District X Sept. 20 For more information about attending peers in a non-debate fonnat and is a good train- District VII Sept. 26 Alpena, Akona, Antrim, and/or competing in your district YQung ing exercise for future agricultural leaders in Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Farmer contest, call MFB Young dealing with legislative and regulatory issues Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, losco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Farmer Department Manager Ernie facing fanners." and Osceola Otsego, and Presque Isle Birchmeier, at 1-800-292-2680, ext. 3234. A total of 11 district contests will be held, with three winners from each district selected to compete in state-level competition during the Customized Trip Routing! MFB annual meeting in Detroit. 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First Class Permit No. 2334 Kalamazoo, MI . As part of this reciprocal exchange, 14 students Postage will be paid by addressee from the Independent States spent four weeks with Michigan fann families gaining first-hand experi- ence of U.S. agricultural activities. Participants were selected to participate in the FIRST OF AMERICA BANK program based on their leadership skills, agricul- REVOLVING CREDIT DIVISION tural experience, FFA activities, school and com- ATTN: FARM BUREAU MEMBER SERVICES munity involvement and career goals. P.O. BOX 2349 KALAMAZOO, MI 49003-9917 1.1 •• 11.1 •• 11 ••• 11 ••••• 11.1.1 •• 1.1 ••••• 111 ••• 11 •• 1.1 _, Michigan Farm News 1m Northrup King to Expand Availability of Load and •• GOTM August 30, 1994 Seed Handling System Northrup King Co. introduced the Load & Go no Seed Handling System to farmers on a pilot Northrup King Co. will expand availabil- large quantities of seed to replace the poly ity of its new Load & Go Seed Handling TO' bags," Bigler says. The group shared their basis in 1994. A vailable in expanded quantity in 1995, the system features Q-BW" containers System to corn and soybean growers ideas with Northrup King Corn Product for corn and soybean seed. The ideas originated with five Northrup King farmer-dealers in throughout the U.S. in 1995. The move Manager Jack Bernens, who worked with Iowa in an effort to handle seed more uickl and easil . follows a successful pilot program con- container manufacturers to transform the ducted with growers in the Midwest in concept into blueprints and a prototype. 1994. The prototype was unveiled last summer at the American Soybean Association Na- The Load & Go system features specially- tional Expo. engineered durable plastic boxes which make filling planter boxes easier and The centerpiece of the Load & Go Seed quicker, allowing coverage of more acres Handling System is the Q-Bit n. container, per day. an injection-molded polyethylene bin manufactured in two sizes from durable, "This system enables growers to go straight recyclable plastic. One Q-Bit container is from the dealer to the field, without taking the equivalent of30 bags of seed corn or40 '4 the intermediate step of loading a poly bag bags of soybeans. When full, the Q-Bit into a gravity wagon," says Jack Bernens, container weighs about 2,000 pounds, and Northrup King corn product manager. "No can be loaded between the wheel wells of a one has ever packaged seed like this be- full-size pickup truck box. Seeds are dis- fore." charged from the container using a simple hose connection or belt conveyors, spe- ing the container from the side or bottom, varietal purity. The Q-Bit container also The idea for Load & Go originated with five cially designed augers or pneumatic air and regulating the flow similar to a gravity includes a built-in, four-way pallet for lift- Iowa farmer-dealers, their Northrup King transfer systems to fill planters or drills. box. A slanted floor ensures that beans or ing the box with a fork-lift, a retro-fitted District Manager Lloyd Bigler (now re- corn empty out, and smooth inner walls three-point hitch or an adapted front-end tired) and Jim Berquam, Northrup King Rodent-proof, moisture-resistant and keep seeds from becoming trapped. Before loader. When empty, the containers can be plant manager at Waterloo, Iowa. "We are stackable, the patented design of the Q-Bit shipment, the top of each container, as well collapsed in half for storage and dealer re- looking for a safer, easier way to handle container features a sliding gate for unload- as the slide gate, is sealed to guarantee turn. The popularity of large poly bags - one in CARD PREFERENCE (choose one design only) I OPTIONAL GROUP CREDIT INSURANCE every 10 Midwestern soybean farmer has switched to bulk soybean purchases in the Optional Group Credit Insurance o Scenic VISA o CTLStandard VISA DGOLD MASTERCARD To enroll in Chargegard,you must be underage 70 in all states except age 71 in Al, Fl, MI, MO, and OK. In past five years - has presented a disposal o~- problem. CTL VR 6400 09 PL1 VR 6400 09 Pl2 CTL MP 5600 0100 PL1 CA. CT, HI, 10, IN, MA, NJ, RI, VT, WA, WI, and WY, maximum enrollment age is through age 64 (age 65 in IA, MN, OR, and TX), and coverage ends at age 65 (age 66 in MN, OR, and TX; age 70 in NY). You, the - applicant, are eligible for this coverage if you are employed full-time in a non-seasonaloccupation. (Non- seasonalrestriction does not apply in Al, MI, NM, NY, OR, and RI.) Unemploymentand disability coverages "Every year, our industry needs to find a begin after 30 consecutivedays of unemploymentor disability, and are retroactiveto the first day of loss. All way to get rid of about 90 million soybean r~ benefits are based on the outstanding balanceas of the date of loss and will continue until your balance is paid off, you retum to work, or you reachthe limits of the master policy, $10,000, whichever occurs first. life and seed corn bags," Bernen explains. "The benefits are available to the applicant and joint applicant (spouse, if no joint applicant). Benefits are not Q-Bit container addresses this problem with 11Ido not quality for the Gold MasterCard, consider my application for the regular VISA. payableon purchasesor advancesmade while claims are being paid. Unemployment Benefit: If you become involuntarily unemployed, Chargegard will make your scheduled a 15-20 year life expectancy. That's five to I APPLICANT (please print) minimum monthly payments, subject to the master policy limit. Retirement is not covered. In NY, unemployment benefits are not payable for pregnancyand other medical conditions. (Coveragenot available seven times longer than the poly sacks." NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON CARD in CT,MA and MN; labor disputes/strikesexcludedin AR, IL and NY.) Life Benefit If you or your joint applicant (spouse, if no joint applicant) die, Chargegard will pay the Prototypes of the new seed handling system I I I I I I I I I outstanding account balance as of the date of death, not to exceedyour credit limit or $10,000. (Suicide were tested last season on Iowa and Minne- First Name Middle Initial last Name excludedexcept in MD and MD.) At age 65 (age 66 in IA), Ufe benefits convert to Accidental Deathin HI, IN and VT. (Single Ufe coverageonly in MA.) sota farms. Jerry Ostrander and his son, Jay, Social Security # Date of Birth Disability Benefit: If you become disabled, Chargegard will make your scheduled minimum monthly used the prototypes to plant soybeans on paymentsas long as you are under a doctor's care and unable to work, up to your credit limit or $10,000, whicheveris less. their Jefferson, Iowa, farm. Home Phone ( Address Years There Mos. Chargeganl Costs: The monthly premium for Chargegardis ~ per $100 of your average daily balanceon your account in all states exceptas follows: 28,9~ in MA; 29.3~ in MN; 38,8~ in NY;46.~ in NH; 48.1~ in CT; 56.U in VT; 64~ in NM; 65.8~ in AZ.:, 57.~ in SC;46.6~ in IX; 57.5~ in HI; 59~ in WI; ~ in CA,IA, ID,IN, "We planted 1,800 acres of corn and soy- •• MD, NJ, OR,RI, WA, and WY. The monthly premium will be chargedto your credit card account. beans last year, and with the wet spring, we City, State Coveragewill be obtained by First of America and is underwritten by American Bankers life Assurance didn't have a lot of time to get the crop in," Zip Code Companyof Rorida and American BankersInsurance Company of Rorida, 11222 Ouail Roost Drive, Miami, Jerry Ostrander says. "On a normal day, we o Mortgage 0 Rent Month~ Rorida 33157-6596. In NY. life and Disability coverage is provided by Bankers American life Assurance Company.TX CertificatenumbersA09139CO-o791,AC3181-CB3.50 & 3.53 RA and B2754EO-1089. go through 150 to 200 50-pound seed bags. o Own (Free and Clear) 0 Other (Describe) Payment $ Previous Address o Yes, I,want First of America'sChargegardInsurance.,I haveread cost disclosureinformationprOVIded.Consumercredit Insurance and understandthe Importanteligibility and Is not requiredto obtain credit and will not The Load & Go system really helped speed (if less than 2 years at present address) be providedunlessyou sign and agreeto pay the additionalcost. Whethercredit insuranceIs obtainedIs not up planting." Employer or DBA Business Years There Mos. a factor in the approvalof this applicationlor credit Corn and soybean growers throughout the country can begin ordering Northrup • Applicant's Signature (Your signature constitutes acceptance of this coverage.) Birth Date Position Phone ( King's Q-bit containers of seed from ex- Previous Employer Years There I CO-APPLICANT (please print) panded quantities this fall. NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON CARD Annual Salary $ Other IncomeS' I I I I 1 I I I I Michigan Farm Source of Other Income' (Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance First Name Middle Initial last Name Numbers Steady payments need not be revealed if you do not Social Security # Date of Birth wish to have it as a basis for repaying this obligation.) Years The number of farms in Michigan during Do You Have: Employer There Mos. 1994 is estimated at 52,000 farms, un- o Che~king ( Bank) Business changed from the previous year, according o SaVIngs Name Position Phone ( ) to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Nearest Relative Phone Previous Years Statistics Service. Michigan has 10.7 mil- (not living with you) ( Employer There lion acres of land in farms, unchanged from Annual Other 1993. The average size of a Michigan farm Address Salary $ Income $' in 1994 is 206 acres. l/we hereby certify that each of the answers on this application is true and correct, and is Source of Other Income' made for the purpose of obtaining a loan or credit from the First of America Bank-central (Bank). child suPPOrt.or sepante maintenance I/we hereby authorize the Bank to investigate my/our credit record to the extent it deems (Alimony, Of all Michigan farms, 8,000 were in the paymentsneed not be revealedIf you do not necessary and to verify my/our credit, employment and income references. I/we further authorize wish to have n as a basis for repayingthis obfioalion.) $100,000 and over economic sales class and instruct any person or consumer reporting agency to furnish the Bank any information that it unchanged from the previous year. Thes~ may have or obtain in response to such credit inquiries. I/we further agree that this application shall become property of the Bank. whether or not it is approved. Complete the following information if different from applicant large farms operated a total of 6.1 million I/we agree that if this application is accepted and a card or cards are issued that any use of Home Phone ( ) acres, the same as last year. Farms with the card(s) will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Bank's VISA/MasterCard sales between $10,000 and $99,999 ac- Agreement and Disclosure provided before or with delivery of the card(s). I/we assume, if more Years than one jointly and severally, liability for all charges incurred in any use of the card(s). Address There counted for 17,000 farms and 3.1 million City, Zip acres. This is an increase of 500 farms with X State land in farms unchanged. Farms with sales Applicant's Signature Date Code o Mortgage o Rent Month~ between $1,000 and $9,999 represented X o Own (Free and Clear) o Other (Describe) Payment $ 27,000 farms and 1.5 million acres, a de- Co-Applicant's Signature Date Do You Have: crease of 500 farms with land in farms o Che~king ( Bank ) unchanged. o Savings Name A f~rm is defined as "any establishment for , Thereare costs associated with the use of this account. which $1,000 or more of agricultural prod- For a complete listing of these costs you may call us at: 1800423-3883 or write us at P.O.Box 2349 Kalamazoo MI49003 • uct~ were sold or would normally be sold Variable Annual Balance Annual Fee Grace Period for Other Fees dunng the year" and must be operating on Percentage Calculation None for scenic or Repayment of the CashAdvance Fee- none J,une 1. Land in farms includes; crop and Rate Method standard VISA Balance for New Purchases T' ransactlOn Fee - none livestock acreage, wasteland, woodland, Classic = Prime + 8.4% Two eycIe Late Fee- $0-$12 pasture, land in summer fallow, idle crop- Gold= Prime + 6.9% Average Daily Balance $20 for Gold MasterCard 25 Days. Over Limit Fee- $0-$10 Based on (excluding new (rebated every year net starting with the billing Dishonored checks- $0-$15 land, and land enrolled in the conservation • Wall Street Journal Prime purchasesl annual purchases date on statement Minimum Finance reserve program and other set-aside or com- exceed $3.0001 Charge- none modity acreage programs. It excludes all la~d operated by establishments not quali- Please letterfold and staple this form with the mailing address on the outside (reverse s'ide) fymg as farms. Michigan Farm News August 30, 1994 Weed Seed Management ENVIRONMENTAL Potential Solutions and Farmer/Researcher Contacts Problem: seeds in their stomachs and will "plant" ;TEWARDSHIP Combines spread weed seed rather than them for two days following ingestion. destroying it, causing the need to broadcast herbicides which increases the potential of Solution: herbicides polluting ground water and sur- Mow fence rows and field borders. When face water. Combines also pick weed seed pasturing cattle on crop residue, start them heads out of fence rows and distribute them on the fields with the least weeds. into the field. Problem: Solution: Shallow tillage (discs, fields cultivators, An add-on unit has been developed which chisels) enhances the soil's light, moisture destroys weed seed as it goes through the and air content, leaving conditions which light and then reburies many of the seeds combine. favor weed seed germination. Problem: into conditions that are optimum for germi- Nighttime is better for some weeds to ab- nation and growth. sorb certain herbicides because the tem- It also increases test weight, reduces for- Solution: eign matter dockage and reduces moisture perature is cooler and the humidity higher Use low disturbance no-till systems and Solution: than it is during the day. content and drying costs. Also, mow your rotations to disturb less area when planting In theory, nighttime tillage and creating fence rows so they will be lower than your and compete with weeds. artificial nighttime tillage at ground level Solution: header when you combine. during daytime operations can reduce ger- In solid-seeded crops, use tramlines and an Contact: Dwayne Beck, South Dakota, mination of some weed seeds. airplane landing light to guide nighttime Contact: John Reyenga, Perscott, Ariz., (605) 224-6357. spraying. Herbicide rates of some chemi- (501) 887-3678. Contact: John Cardina, Ohio State Uni- cals can be reduced as much as 60 percent. Problem: versity, (614) 292-0861 or Steven Ra- The wind is usually calmer, too! Problem: Exposure to sunlight, even if only briefly, dosevich, Oregon State University, (503) Weed seeds arc spread by animals and can trigger germination of some weed seed. 737-6081. Contact: Greg Daws, Michigan, North birds. Cattle can carry thousands of weed Shallow tillage exposes weed seed to sun- Dakota, (701) 259-2135 MSU's College ofAg and Natural Resources' Resource Development perspective on environmental issues facing graduate student on a particular project. Curriculum Focus is on Environmental Management the world today. This gives the undergraduate practical ex- granting degrees. There are degree pro- perience as well as offering a sort of mentor. by Trisha Sheeley The RD Department works to maintain a grams at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels. goal teaching environmental quality and Presently, there are over 100 students en- W ithin the College of Agriculture and economic development equally. Its basic rolled in the RD graduate program. The Natural Resources at Michigan State Uni- Although the RD Department does not re- cruit students, Department Chairman premise is that "The world's problems are average graduate student is in their late 20s versity is a unique educational opportunity to early 30s with approximately five years called Resource Development (RD). This Frank Fear notes they have quadrupled the not organized by academic disciplines." number of undergraduates since 1988. This of field experience. department contains a variety of studies dealing with the environment. Students suggests there is a growing number of RD graduates have career opportunities in with a strong interest in natural resources young people who are concerned with their public, private and nonprofit organizations Focus areas for graduate students are: envi- environment and how it is managed. that have direct dealings with environ- ronmental and natural resources policy, or and environmental issues should find Re- community, economic and organizational source Development interesting and chal- mental management, development, etc. Po- Focus areas within undergraduate RD are sitions are also available in the U.S. and development. Approximately 40 percent of lenging. these students are international students. Natural Resources and Environmental Pol- abroad, and within a university. Many stu- dents decide to continue their education There are also several U.S. students that The Department of Resource Development icy Studies and Community and Economic have a definite interest in international de- Development. This department attracts the with a graduate degree. Those who wish to was founded in the late 1930s as a Conser- enter the job force immediately usually in- velopment. vation Institute for outreach and applied student who is interested in a very broad clude a specialty area, such as solid waste research. In 1950, the department began management, in their curriculum. The department's research program is problem-oriented and mainly focuses on Resource Development Graduate RD is also helpful for students planning on going into environmental law. It provides "real world" problems. The Michigan Ag- ricultural Experiment Station (MAES) pro- Profile: Pat Lindemann valuable knowledge for a would-be lawyer who may deal with environmental issues vides guidance for much of the depart- ment's research. It contributes to project by Trisha Sheeley and laws, it emphasizes the interdepend- funding and salary support. Michigan State ence of natural, human and capital re- University Extension (MSUE) represents Ingham County Drain sources, which could be missed in law the field connection for the research con- Commissioner Pat Lin- school. ducted by the MAES. demann is a recent graduate of the Depart- RD faculty try to teach students role-related For more information about the Depart- ment of Resource Devel- skills, such as giving presentations, as well ment of Resource Development, contact opment (RD) at Michi- as giving them technical skills. Internships Dr. Frank A. Fear at Michigan State gan State University. He are not a requirement at this time, but they University, 323 Natural Resources was unlike the typical arc extremely encouraged. Undergraduates Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1222, student in that he did not receiving on-campus internships are en- (517) 355-3421 or Till out the coupon be- begin to pursue a higher couraged by the department to work with a low and mail it as directed. education until he was 40 years old. He had pre- viously served on the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Lansing City Council for Please send more information on the following major(s) to: 12 years. Lindemann was elected as drain commissioner before he Name: Phone:X -1 finished his undergradu- ate degree. Address: .City: Zip: Lindemann is a firm be- liever in education. He The career I'm most interested in is:. says that if a person hopes to be effective in Ag-Tech (two-year) Four-Year Majors Agricultural Engineer- any type of career, espe- cially one dealing with • • Dairy Management Livestock Production • ing • • Fisheries and Wildlife Food Engineering environmental issues, a Agriculture & Natural person should never stop D Horse Management • Resources • Food Science D Crop Production D Food Systems learning. Lindemann be- Communications Economics Mgmt. lieves his "ability to do a • Electrical Technology D Agriscience • Forestry better job tomorrow is Resource Development graduate Pat Lindemann has found his D Commercial Floriculture a Animal Science • Horticulture based on my willingness education allowed him to be objective in dealing with environ- D Agribusiness a Biosystems Engineering to learn." He also says mental issues. As Ingham County's drain commissioner, he D Packaging that a resource manager deals in many areas of environmental concern. D Landscape and Nursery a Building Construction • Park and Recreation • Turfgrass Management- Management or policy maker needs an Resources open-minded approach to their jobs. They ciplines, with a helpful, knowledgeable fac- Golf Course • Crop and Soil Sciences D Public Resource become ineffective if they become too tech- ulty. As a student, he enjoyed the RD cur- • Turfgrass Management- Lawn Care/Athietic Field a Environmental and Management nical or specialized. riculum very much. Natural Resource Policy RD offered him a broad range of courses in If Lindemann does not get re-elected as Complete this coupon, clip and mail to: resource conservation, giving him knowl- drain commissioner, he plans to pursue a MFB Promotion and Education Dept. edge of a variety of issues. He found it to career in water management. He plans on P.O. Box 30960 be more flexible than most educational dis- pursuing his master's degree. Lansing, Ml 48909-8460 Michigan Farm News ' 1m 1994 County F~~,: B~~~~~ ~~o~ual ~:eti~!Jern:~~~~/e •• August 30, 1994 County Date/Tlme Be Location Alcona Sept. ]9 (tentative) 7:45 pm meeting, Belcher Auction Genesee Sept. 17 Sixty-nine county Farm Bureau annual Facility, Marshall AnnuallPicnic at 12:30 pm (dinner meetings kick off Michigan Farm Bureau's Allegan Sept. 22 1 pm), Mundy Twp Hall in Rankin annual grass roots policy development 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm dinner, Cass Oct. 3 process, where members discuss and vote Hamilton Reformed Church 6:30 pm social hour, 7 pm dinner, Gladwin Sept. 12 on local, state, and national policy recom- 8 pm meeting, Southwestern 7 pm, Gladwin High School Antrim Oct. 5 mendations. Michigan College, Dowagiac Gratiot Oct. 6 7:00 pm, Kewadin United Methodist Church Charlevoix Oct. 1 7 pm, Ithaca Community Center In total, nearly 1,600 policy recommenda- 7 pm, Whiting Park, Boyne City tions will be sent to the state Policy Devel- Arenac Sept. 26 Hiawathaland Oct. 24 opment Committee for further considera- 7 pm dinner, 8 pm meeting, Cheboygan Oct. 24 Hillsdale Sept. ]2 tion at the MFB annual meeting. But it's not Orner Community Building 7 pm, VFW Hall, Cheboygan 6:30 pm, DOW Leadership Dev Ctr, all work at the county Farm Bureau annual Barry Sept. 19 Chippewa Oct. 27 Hillsdale College, Hillsdale meetings. Great meals, awards ceremonies, 6:30 pm, Barry Expo Center Pickford Town Hall and guest speakers typically round out the Huron Aug. 31 county program. For more information and Bay Sept. 20 Clare Sept. 29 7 pm dinner, 8 pm mtg, Knights of reservations, be sure to contact your local 6:30 pm, Kawkawlin Township Hall 7 pm, Harrison Knights of Columbus Columbus Hall, Bad Axe county Farm Bureau office. Benzie Sept. 12 Clinton Sept. 17 Ingham Sept. 24 . 6:30 pm, Blaine Christian Church, St. Johns High School 7 pm dinner, 8 pm mtg; Masonic This listing will serve as offical notice of Arcadia Temple in Mason the following county Farm Bureau annual Copper Co;- Oct. 15 meetings. Business to be conducted will Berrien Oct. 25 6:30 pm, American Legion Ionia Sept. 21 include: 7:30 pm business meeting only, Hall, L' Anse . Saranac High School Cafetorium * Report of Program Activities Youth Memorial Bldg, (tentative) Eaton Oct. 1 * Consideration of Policy Resolutions Branch Sept. 19 6 pm, American Legion Hall, losco Oct. 12 * Election of Directors 6:30 pm, location to be announced . 1000 6:30 pm meeting, American Legion * Consideration of By-law Amendments .. W.~ Lawrence Ave, Charlotte Hall, Hale * Financial Reports Calhoun .Oct. 4 Emmet Oct. 20 6 pm registration, 7 pm dinner, VFW Hall, North Conway Road, Iron Range Oct. 28 Petoskey 6:30 pm, Felch Community Center Isabella Sept. 15 7 pm dinner, 8 pm mtg, Beal City Knights of Columbus Hall ~ LIFE INSURANCE Jackson Sept. 14 6 pm, Bullingers, 501 Longfellow Ave., Jackson Kalamazoo Oct. 4 6 pm social, 6:30 pm dinner, Birches Hall, 3082 S. 9th' St., Kalamazoo [![] LIFE INSURANCE Kalkaska Sept. 20 Kent Sept. 17 Lenawee Sept. 17 6:30 pm, Agricultural Building . Lenawee County Fairgrounds Livingston Oct. 1] 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm meeting, •• [(] LIFE INSURANCE Woodshire Banquet Hall, Fowlerville Mac-Luce Oct. 14 7 pm, AI's Poor Boy Restaurant, US-2, Engadine Macomb Oct. 20 7:30 pm, St. Mary Church GIJ LIFE INSURANCE Basement (Tentative) Manistee Aug. 13 5:30 pm, John Urka Farm Mason Sept. 29 7:30 pm, Mason County Reformed Church Mecosta Oct. 10 [i] LIFE 7:30 pm dinner, Mecosta County INSURANCE Commission on Aging Building Menominee Oct. 11 7:30 pm dinner, 8:30 pm meeting, Stephenson High School Midland Sept. 13 6 pm, Ingersoll Township Hall near Midland Life insurance is so important, we agent today to find out the best life M issaukee Oct. 11 7 pm, joint mtg with Wexford can't mention it often enough. Without insurance plan for your situation. Ask Co. F.B. at the Kettunen Center it, your family is not protected, your about our new lifetime benefits rider, Monroe Sept. 13 6:30 pm, Lynn C. Weeman planning is incomplete, and your which allows terminally ill Post 514 American Legion Hall policyholders to receive a portion of Montcalm Oct. 20 future is not secure. 6:30 pm social, 7 pm dinner, That's why Farm Bureau Insurance their life insurance proceeds before 8 pm mtg, St. Bernadette of Lourdes Hall in Stanton agents are talking to as many people as death. Montmorency Oct. 12 6 pm, Hillman Community School possible about life insurance. But don't Farm Bureau Life Insurance Muskegon Oct. 6 wait to be asked. Company of Michigan ... protecting 6:30 pm, location to be announced Michigan farm families since 1951. Newaygo Oct. 13 Call your Farm Bureau Insurance 7:30 pm, White Cloud Senior Citizen Complex, White Cloud NW Michigan Sept. 17 6 pm social, 6:30 pm dinner, 7 pm MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE '_.(1) ~. fAlllllIWEAU FARM BUREAU INSURANCE MUTUAl. • fAIM IUIIAU lIR • fAIM IWEAU GBlBAI. • fI AINlfTY mtg, Park Place Hotel, Traverse City Continued Next Page see ... County Annual Schedule , Michigan Farm News August 30, 1994 September Discussion Topic - "Getting Out the Rural Vote" The 1994 election is shaping up as pivotal cessful in obtaining $4 million in program- Other legi,slation approved by our Friends for the future of Michigan agriculture. The matic funding for the f1scal year of 1994- of Agriculture in the Legislature and Con- displaying a yard sign, distributing cam- people you help elect on Nov. 4 will playa 95. The appropriation will allow for MSU gress includes the Groundwater and Fresh- paign materials or urging your neighbors to crucial role in consolidating the gains of to begin working on solutions to problems water Protection Act, amendments to the vote. And remember: in many close elec- recent years and positioning agriculture for faced by producers. This will result in a Fertilizer Act to ensure that all possible tions, the turnout of rural voters can be the challenges of the future. healthier and more stable livestock econ- sources of nitrates be included in programs decisive. Be sure you know who your omy with additional jobs provided for sup- to abate nitrogen contamination, a measure Friends are and vote for them on Nov. 4. Many Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac port industries, agribusiness, transporta- calling for three new schools to train over "Friends of Agriculture" have been elected tion, processing and retail. 300 additional State Police troopers, and in the past few years. These elected offi- approval of the North American Free Trade Discussion Questions cials (such as Gov. John Engler) were in- Personal Property Tax - Legislation was Agreement. strumental in helping to pass significant 1. What is the most critical national issue introduced and successfully passed which legislation that benefits your farming op- facing farmers and rural communities as we clarified that farm personal property could Many legislative challenges remain. Law- eration. For example, in 1994 the Legisla- go into the upcoming election? be used in food processing and still receive makers in the future must turn their atten- ture approved: the agricultural personal property tax ex- tion toward continuing to improve the 2. What is the most critical state/local issue emption. The bill clarifies and broadens the state's business climate, protecting private facing Michigan farmers prior to the elec- Property Tax Refonn - After approxi- law to permit farmers who process com- property rights, farmland preservation, ,mately two decades of discussion and de- tion? modities on farms the freedom from per- funding for MSU and MDA agricultural bate, major property tax and school finance sonal property tax on certain handling, and food safety programs, reform of work- 3. Why is it important that Farm Bureau reform was finally achieved. Before the washing and grading equipment. ers compensation and unemployment in- members support "Friends of Agriculture"? reform, property tax accounted for 60 per- surance, assuring annual funding for the cent of the funding of K-12 education. With Recreational Trespass - Farm Bureau Animal Agriculture Initiative, the cost and 4. How can Farm Bureau members support the increase in the state sales tax and the Friends of Agriculture helped amend the availability of health care, environmental and help elect "Friends of Agriculture"? reduction in property tax, approximately 80 Recreational Trespass Act to increase pen- laws, tax policy, the 1995 Farm Bill, and percent of the funding for schools now alties and enforcement and to enhance the controlling federal spending. 5. What can Farm Bureau members do to comes from the state. As a result, it is landowners' protection from liability. New follow up with lawmakers after the election anticipated the average farmer will see ap- language requires restitution for damage You need Friends of Agriculture elected on to sustain support for the organization's proximately a 50 percent reduction in the done to property while trespassing and al- the state and federal levels to ensure that policies? property tax burden on farmland. Friends lows seizure of property being used while your views are represented on these issues. of Agriculture were instrumental in making trespassing. Get involved with a Friend's campaign by sure that all farmland would be taxed at 6 mills for school operating purposes. Funding for the Animal Agriculture In- itiative: The Legislature this year funded the construction phase of the Animal Indus- try Initiative. Fiscal year 1993-94 was criti- cal in obtaining additional dollars to pro- -,. vide for staff, faculty and research to carry out the goals of the Animal Industry Initia- tive. Working with major livestock, poultry and equine organizations, Farm Bureau and the Friends of Agriculture were also suc- County Annual Schedule continued from previous page County Date/Time & Location Oakland Oct. 13 6:30 pm, Springlake Country Club, Clarkston Oceana Oct. 3 7 pm, New Era Reformed Church, New Era Ogemaw Oct. 27 Ii ' 7 pm dinner, 8 pm meeting, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Osceola Oct. 17 7:30 pm dinner, Marion High School Otsego Oct. 18 6:45 pm, Livingston Township Hall Ottawa Sept. 20 7 pm dinner, 8 pm meeting, Allendale Christian School gym Presque Isle Oct. 23 7 pm dinner, 8 pm meeting, Ocqueoc Township Hall Saginaw Sept. 16 6:30 pm dinner, Candlelite Hall on Dixie Hwy St. Joseph Oct. 22 • ;» • 6 pm reception, Sturges Young Member dental'ins.urance is the affordable way to assure that you and your family Auditorium receive the dental care'services you require - even ,when ,sudden and costly needs arise. Sanilac Sept. 18 12~30 pm dinner, Sanilac Measure the rates against your annual dental Care bills and consider the advantage! Sportsman Club . ~ Single $18 per montO • Couple $32 per mo"nth Shiawassee Oct. 8 'Member/G.hild $32 per month .. Family $41 per month 6 pm, Pines Country House, .... ... ItI,i:"'CAN' . East M-21 Owosso Tuscola Sept. 1 .... ~ARItl BIJREAU 6:30 pm dinner, 8 pm meeting, TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND A BROCHURE/APPLICATION, PLEASE Fill OUT THE COUPON BELOW Knights of Columbus Hall, Caro OR CAll DIRECT 1-800-292-2680 EXT- 12. Van Buren Oct. 1 6:30 pm social, 7 pm dinner, Please Print FOP Lodge in Lawrence Please mail to: Michigan Farm Bureau Name Washtenaw Oct. 6 Membership Services Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, P.O. Box 30960 Address 5055 Saline Rd, Ann Arbor Lansing, MI 48909 City State ZIP Wayne Oct. 12 6:30 pm, County Fairgrounds, Phone 10871 Quirk Road, Belleville Wexford Oct. 11 County 7 pm, joint mtg with Missaukee Co. 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ALFALFA: Top qualityl800 bales, firstcutting,$2. Later cuttingswillbe available.Hay is stored in Ottawa County. Call 1-800-300-6184. engine, new tires,$4000. 20 bale stacker. Evenings, Earlage. $2500 or best offer. Please leave messagel Five-Tine V-Ripper, $1100. yard Wabco pan, 871 engine, 1-810-329-2740. Call 1-61 e-527 -2957 after Culti-Hoe, 6-row, $250. HAY/STRAW: Truck $4000. 1-517-866-2586. 7pm. ATTENTION POTATO anywhere! 45 years of. Fanners. For sale, Ag-Tec 1-517-7n-7955. service. Call Raymond 30-04 air blast'sprayer.John Oates, 1-517-286-6241 or '------------------------l I Run your classified ad for 2 issues, Deere 4020 tractorwith cab, dieSel and dual renotes. 15' ALLIS CHALMERS wide front,gas, snap 0-17 hitch.3 1-517-286-6871. MI. Waldron, disc. Call 1-616-754-6886. bottom plow, small loader, get your third issue ATTENTION. Farmers, newer rubber. $3950 (negoti- MAL TED BARLEY: High moisture, off field or Carpenters, Sawmill or Shop able). 517-291-3044, please combined dry. 2,000 bushel. FREE! owne~s. Early 70's Massey leave message. Available/ready about August Fergus'en 6000llb tractortype 1. fork lift.Raises 21'. Good Call 1-517-766-2446 or rubber, drive train and 1-517-766-8818. hydraulics: $5500, OBO. Case 6000llb tractortype, 14' - Deadline for next issue is September 9, 1994 with side shifter.$4500 OBO. : .••. ".:.:.:.:.:.:.>:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:':':':':':':':':j Baker 8000llb Fork Uft, 12' lift, airtires,6-cy/inder.Excel- 300 GALLON stainless steel lent conditionI $5000, OBO. milk tank and compressor • 1-616-754-0572 anytime. [VISA 1 Call 1-800-968-3129 _ FEED GRINDER: New motors. Excellent condition! Call 1-517-732-5522. MICHIGAN CERTIFIED to Place Your Classified Ad Today! Holland 357, hydraulic auger. Good conditionI $2500. Call MANURE SPREADERS: Chelsea wheat seed for sale. Cleaned, treated,bagged and or use the coupon below and mail your classified ad to Michigan Farm News mornings between New and used, Balzer, Better- tagged. $7.50 per bushel. Call 9am-1 :OOpm. Bilt parts. UPS daily. Also Schmidt Farms, of Auburn. Buy Line/Daily News 1-616-821-2841. grain dryers and handling 1-517 -662-2695. equipment HESSION 2 row beet harves- P.O. Box 6 ter. Field ready! Call Hamilton Distributing Co. 1-800-248-8070 Stanton, MI 48888 1-517 -684-4461 evenings after 8pm. STOCK TRAILER: WW INTERNATIONAL 1466 Gooseneck, 22' bed, 7Y2' Classified Ad Codes tractor.3800 hours. Cab, air wide. Good condition and PUREBRED YORKSHIRE: conditioning, front weights, ready to gol $3950. Cedar Hampshire and F-.1 Boars axle duals, new heavy duty Springs. 1-616-696-0075. and Open Gilts.Also bred Gilt 1. Fann Machinery 10. Work Wanted 19. General torque and clutch 500 hours with Real Time scan data with ago. Excellent condition I percent of lean. 2. Livestock Equipment 11. Agricultural Services 20. Wanted To 8uy $12,000. 1-313-242-8945. SUNSET 1000 gallon bulk Marvin Cook, 517-649-8988. 3. Fann Commodities 12. Business Services 21. Special Events tank with compressors and ~I 1966 FORD TANDEM dump washer for sale. $3500. Call 4. Seeds 13. Business Opportunities 22. Recreation truck.391 gas, 5-speed, two 1-616-672-5781. QUALITY ANGUS BREED- speed rea~, air brakes, ING STOCK Performance 5. lI~estock 14. Real Estate. 23. Financing upgraded with maxis. $4,000 tested, Bulls semen tested. or best offer.1-616-868-7464 USED FREE STALLS: Loop Free delivery. Also Border 6. Poultry 15. Real Estate Wanted 24. Investors Wanted. style.80 stallsat $10 each. CollieStock Dogs. Call today. IRRIGATION SYSTEM for Used Burr Mill, $300. Call BORDNER ANGUS FARMS 7. Dogs and Puppies 16. Estate Sales 25. Building Supplies Sturgis, MI 616-651-8353. sale. 2-3-4" aluminum pipe, '-517 -386-4835 evenings. 8. Ponies/Horses 17. Auctions 26. Lawn And Garden covers 5 acres. Gorman- Rupp PTO pump. Asking 9. Help Wanted 18. Antiques/Collectibles 27. Announcements $8900. Call 1-517-727-9945. 28. To Give Away JOHN DEERE 4310 beet harvester. Completely rebuilt Name Phone ( ) - __ including the ferris wheel. Owner has approximtely Place your ad for 6 Address $1000 in new and extra parts that willbe included. $$500. months, get phone Contact 1-517-875-4181 Sue Kostal, work, number or name inred. , City State Zip 1-517-875-3912 home or Don Heimburger, 1-517-875-4923 Place your ad for 1 .t ). I home. Classified Ad Code Requested Number of Issues JOHN DEERE 15 hole grain year, get phone number Desired Insertion Date(s): drill w/grass feeder. Very good con ditionI $800. New or name in red and also . Method of Payment Idea com picker, 2-narrow row, 8 roller.Very good condi- save $1.00 per ad. tionl$1500. 1-810-664-4942. Check $ (payable to MIchigan Farm News Classified) JOHN DEERE 7000, 6-row C.all planter. Lockwood 6-row Visa Card Number Exp. Date windrower, blue and delivery. John Deere 443 com head. 1-800-968-3129 International183, 6-row cu/i- Master Card Number Exp. Date vator. Call 1-906-644-2460, leave message .. for details Classified Rates JOHN DEERE 3800 chopper, 2-row narrow com head and $8 for up to 24 words hay head, two Knight chopper boxes. Equipment housedl Get Your Tillage Call 1-616-794-0427 30 cents each additional word 1-616-794-2408 Parts at Write your ad here, including phone number and area code LUCKNOW MIXING wagon. Group Purchasing New, neve'r used. Call 1-616-749-4712 Rates! 1 2 3 4 NEW AND USED irrigation and manure spreading equip- 5 6 7 8 ment. Pumps, travelers, : aaitators,PVC and aluminum 9 10 pipe. Call for listing. We 11 12 deliverl Plumm. SupplY, Inc. 13 14 15 16 1-800-632:'77~1. 17 18 19 20 SKJDSTER, 1989 JOHN Deere 570. 31 hp gas engine, 410 hours. Well cared fori 21 22 23 24 $8000. Call 1-616-625-9189 25 26 27 28 TWO KASTEN FORAGE wagOns for sale. Eight ton 29 30 31 32 gear, 9.50x15" tires. Call 1-517-669-9376. 33 34 35 36 USED VALlEY CENTER pivots and other makes with related equipment Call any L------------ J time, toll free. Circulation over 46,000 In State of Michigan. 1-800-248-8589 Ca//1-800-292-2680, ext. 2015 . Michigan Farm News •• August 30, 1994 WATER STOVE Taylor This is the safest, most.effi- .. REGISTERED POLLED hereford heifers for sale. Vaccinated for blackleg/ BARN REPAIRS: reposting, FOUNDATION Underpins, footin9s, silo ... , FOUR FARMS: 100, 80, 79Yz, 40 acres. Hillsdale County, Michigan. No till drill. cient wood heat system on bangs/pneumonia. Prime repairs. Anywhere In Michi- Call 1-517-869-2113. the market today. breeding stock, open and gan! Since 1973. bred. Call 1-517-268-5795 J.M. Graham PRICE REDUCEDI 36Yz INTRODUCTORY OFFER: • Set Outside acre Christmas Tree Farm. evenings. Saginaw, Michigan $60 per ton; animal bedding • Non-Prassurized Gorgeous building sites. made from recycled news- SCOTTISH HIGHLAND 1-517-792-3299 after 5pm. • Provide 100% of house- Owner financing. Possible paper, chopped not shred- hold heat and hot water CATTLE: Registered, vari- EXPERIENCED Michigan splits. $48,000. (F-853) ded. More absorbent-less • Stainless Steel Elimi- ous age bulls for sale. 1994 agribusiness attorneys with Faust Real Estate flies-less odor. 70# bales. calfs (heifers and bull avail- farm backgrounds. Know- Adrian, MI Clean Future nates Corrosion able in October). Call ledge and experience in all 1-517-263-866 1-517-876-6051 • UL Listed 1-517-543-7979. farm areas; restructure, stray Call for brochurel Turner, MI • Thermostatic Control voltage, bankruptcy, estate • 12 to 24 hr. Burn Time QUALITY HOLSTEIN planning. EAST SIDE: HARDY OUTSIDE service age bulls (out of high PRIME FARMLAND: 900 WOOD FURNACE: Thomas J. Budzynski, 43n7 acres east of Hart in Oceana 2428 W. Saganing Road - Bentley, MI 48613 producing dams). $800-$900. Groesbeck Hwy., Mt. Worlds #1 seller. All stainless Call 1-517-644-3519. and Newaygo Counties. Four steel construction. Heats Clemens, MI 48036, (51 7) 846-01 00 Day or Evenings REGISTERED BELTED 313-463-5253; WEST SIDE: harvestor and 2 cement silos, harvestor slurry storage and home, hot water tank, pools. Galloway bull for sale, 12 Robert A. Stariha, 40 W. Eliminates fire danger, Inside several bams and outbuild- mess, odor. 1-800-743-5883 months old August 4, 1994. Sheridan, Fremont, MI ings. Facilities for up to 1,000 Call 1-517-546-7730. 49412, 616-924-3760. Jamboree Acres head of beef or dairy cattle. Distributors OLD PRINTED MATERIAL: Irrigation available for entire SOYBEAN ROASTING feed farm. 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