MICHIGAN FARM NEWS M I C H I G A N ' S ONLY S T A T E W I D E F A R M N E W S P A P E R M I C H I G A N F A R M BUREAU MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU M a y 30, 1 9 9 7 PRINTED WITH Vol. 74, N o . 10 SOY INK Send your comments on CBOT delivery proposal today M ichigan farmers have until June 15 to send their comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on a propos- al from the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) to eliminate the Toledo, Ohio delivery point. Under the CBOT proposal, points of delivery would be reduced from three locations to just one, on the northern Illinoisriver.The CFTC is expected to rule on the proposal soon. The loss of the Toledo location, used exten- sively by Michigan producers to convert futures contracts into cash contracts at the time those contracts expire, would be a huge financial blow to Michigan crop and livestock farmers, according to Michigan Farm Bureau Commodity Specialist Bob Boehm. He worries that the state's producers aren't fully aware of the consequences if the CBOT proposal to eliminate Toledo is approved. "The impact to Michigan producers, and all of the eastern Corn Belt for that matter, would be drastic," Boehm said. "We've heard loss estimates, on a per bushel basis, ranging from 5 cents to as high as 20 cents, due to increased price and basis volatility on the futures market since the system On May 13, the more than half-century old livestock pavilion came crashing to the ground with little fanfare, to pave the would rely solely on unpredictable river barge way for the final steps in the completion of the $70-million Livestock Initiative, which includes an unprecedented number of traffic and one export oudet — the gulf." new facilities focused on teaching and research. Basis, the difference between local cash price and the CBOT futures price, would be very unpredictable, which means that both sellers and buyers of Michigan-produced corn and soybeans Insurance plan could mean TORY would be affected, including livestock producers, says Boehm. "This issue will have a direct and indirect impact on all of Michigan's agricultural savings for drivers Old livestock pavilion demolished industry," he said. "It's critical that producers become informed on this issue and take immedi- T he ball is now in the state Legislature's court to take action on Gov. Engler's proposal to reform Michigan's no-fault auto insurance. While Driver Savings and Lawsuit Protection Plan at a Glance Area will provide parking for increased f l o w of visitors t o n e w facilities ate action. We simply cannot afford to lose die Current Law Reform Plan the Michigan Farm Bureau is still analyzing the Medical Benefits midst the backdrop of a newly renovated Toledo delivery location." proposal, officially dubbed the Driver Savings and No Lawsuit to Collect No Lawsuit to Collect Anthony Hall, the MSU livestock pavilion, Tension between the CBOT and CFTC is Lawsuit Protection Plan, the organization's Associ- Can't be sued Can't be sued which served as the center of many of building, even while the public comment period ate Legislative Counsel Tim Goodrich says the pro- Car Repairs MSU's animal agriculture activities since it was built in is still open. CFTC officials had recommended to posal could give consumers some options and No Lawsuit to Collect No Lawsuit to Collect 1938, came plummeting to the ground on a cold and the CBOT that it retain the Toledo delivery point. decisions to make regarding non-economic cover- Can't be sued Can't be sued rainy mid-May day. That prompted the CBOT to hold an emergency ages on their auto policies. Lost Wages The removal of the long-time icon of MSU's board meeting which voted unanimously to reject Non-economic damages refers to pain and No Lawsuit to Collect No Lawsuit to Collect College of Agriculture and Natural Resources came the CFTC recommendation, fueling speculation suffering, which insureds are currently legally liable to Can't be sued Can't be sued as a result of the $70-million Revitalization of Animal that a power struggle of sorts is brewing between another person as a result of an automobile accident. Non-economic Damages Agriculture Initiative, which added many new re- CFTC and CBOT. Under Engler's proposal, a person wishing to collect Sue to Collect No Lawsuit to Collect search and teaching facilities for the university, After die emergency board meeting, CBOT pain and suffering damages, due to an accident, must Can be sued Can't be sued including the replacement for the pavilion - the Chairman Patrick Arbor stated "Our ability to purchase the coverage in advance. 187,000-square-foot Pavilion for Agriculture and compete is once again being threatened by CFTC "The change that the governor's talking won't necessarily reduce frivolous lawsuits, Good- Livestock Education. mismanagement. The inaction of the CFTC cre- about means that drivers would have the option to rich says the plan would reduce the number of In the pavilion's place, the university will re- ates an uncertainty for the users of our markets." purchase coverage for non-economic," Goodrich cases coming before a court, since drivers would be vamp the entrances to the two heavily used parking Continued on page 4 explained. "You could opt to not have non-eco- collecting for non-economic damage from their areas and construct a pedestrian walkway between Written comments should be mailed or nomic damages covered, which means you would own insurance company if, and only if, they pur- Anthony Hall and the International Center to im- faxed to: CFTC, Three Lafayette Centre, not be able to sue for non-economic damages, nor chased the additional coverage. prove vehicle and pedestrian safety. 11555 21st St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20581 would you be able to be sued." In announcing his insurance plan, Engler said According to Animal Science Department FAX: (202) 418-5521 E-mail: http://www.cftc.gov/ag/ Goodrich said the proposal also means that the proposal would complement his road funding Chair Maynard Hogberg, the pavilion was first built drivers who elected to purchase coverage for non- plan by saving motorists $100 on average, which to showcase the draft horse, among many other economic damages would collect from their own insur- would more than offset the projected $22 increase things it has become synonymous within the live- ance company, regardless of who was at fault. "Cur- in fuel taxes. Goodrich cautions, however, that the stock industry. rently, if you're in- true level of savings is uncertain and will depend Today, the new pavilion is already expanding volved in an acci- largely on an individual's driving record. with added parking to accommodate the virtually dent, you collect The insurance proposal won't be tie-barred to sold-out weekend traffic the new confines have from the at-fault Engler's road funding proposal either, stressed Good- attracted. Unlike its demolished predecessor, the driver's insurance rich, meaning that they're not conditional on both new pavilion can accommodate four teaching class- company," he said. being passed. "Michigan Farm Bureau doesn't have a rooms, auction sales and major shows in either its Although the position at this point. We'll be analyzing the proposal indoor arena or two outdoor arenas. Engler proposal and expect to have a position in the near future." 9 Continued on page 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF THE MICHIGAN F A R M NEWS Capitol Corner 3 USDA accepts 16.1 million CRP acres . 7 Public meetings feature draft MFB and MUCC join forces on deer Final EQIP program rules announced . 8 recommendations t o eliminate TB from problem 4 deer 13 Precision Agriculture 9 Farm Bureau urges uniform country-of- MSU agri-marketing t e a m national Teaching is simply a priority for $30,000 runner-up 13 origin labeling 5 prize winner 10 Weather Outlook 16 Market Outlook 6 Ethanol excise tax exemption 11 A good worker is hard to find and keep 12 Sell products and services in the Michigan Farm News classifieds—Page 14 I~'~ I[~ ~~ ~'llfl'l ::t~ May 30, 1997 Nevvs The Legislative Committee determined that the governor's proposal, while not a perfect fit with MFB Novartis acquires Merck, expands crop policy, does answer a lot of the questions regarding protection line how we finance highway repairs in Michigan and in Brief voted to support the Build Michigan II program. One area that I'm sure will be of considerable N ovarris Crop Protection, Inc., is expanding to acquire Merck & Co., Inc.'s insecticide/ miticide and post-harvest fungicides business. rust mites. In North America, abamectin is sold primarily under the brand names AGRI-MEK and ZEPHYR. It is derived naturally, from fermenta- debate regards jurisdiction - who controls which In the purchase, Novartis acquired the tion. Novartis says abamectin controls pests that roads and, consequently, who receives the funding abamectin and thiabendazole chemistries of are resistant to other chemicals, while providing to maintain those roads. Under the governor's pro- Merck's global crop protection business. Those excellent initial and residual control at low use posal, the state would assume control and responsi- chemistries account for global sales of about rates. Novartis plans to develop new uses for bility for an additional 23,000 miles of county roads $200 million. abamectin. that receive federal highway funds. This will result Novartis President Leo Botempo said the Another chemical, thiabendazole, is a post- in (wo major changes - increased matching federal Merck products serve as excellent complements harvest fungicide treatment for fruits and mush- dollars, and a commitment from the Michigan De- to Novartis products used for disease, insect and rooms. It is sold under the brand name MER. partment of Transportation to turn many of these weed control in the growing of high-value crops, TECT. From the roads into all-season routes. including cotton, citrus and vegetables. Novartis believes the acquisition will in- President MFB has long supported county road commis- Growers of cotton, fruit and vegetables use crease significantly the company's insecticide sions. Under the governor's proposal, the road com- abamectin to fight insect pests including citrus and fungicide sales .• missions will still have authority over 85,000 miles of Road funding in roads that do not receive federal aid. 'Xe also have Michigan - legislators long-standing policy that highway work be open to Court of Appeals rules for Consumers Energy need to deliver competitive bidding, which is essentially what will happen. County road commissions can continue to T he Michigan Court of Appeals has issued a unanimous, 3-0 opinion (Benn vs. Consumers "This unanimous ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals observes that Consumers Energy provid- A s you're well aware, Gov. John Engler has introduced Build Michigan II - his vision for how we should finance road and bridge repair in our state. The $570 million package do the work, provided they make a competitive bid. Let's not lose sight of the big picture in the forth- coming discussions on this issue. The package, as pro- posed, will mean more dollars for local road and bridge Power Company, April 22, 1997) in favor of Consum- ers Energy and rejecting claims of a Jackson County farmer who alleged that stray voltage originating from the utility affected his dairy herd operation. ed information to agricultural customers in the 1980s, offering expert assistance with any potential stray voltage situations. The court ruling clearly demonstrates that having chosen to ignore this relies on several systemic reform measures generat- repairs. In fact, revenue on a per-mile basis will grow The opinion upholds a Jackson County Circuit offer of assistance, the farmer could not now bring a ing $170 million, a proposal to increase Michigan's from $4,194 to $6,404 - a 53 percent increase. Coun ruling that rejected the suit as untimely and lawsuit," said Michael G. Morris, Consumers Ener- share of federal highway funds by $200 million, and Let's also encourage our legislators to handle because the farmer ignored information by Consum- gy's president and chief executive officer. This is the finally, a 4-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase to gener- this issue based on necessity, not politics or next ers Energy offering assistance to analyze any potential second time in the past month that a Michigan Ap- ate another $200 million. year's election. We have already lost any chance of stray voltage problems. In addition to having his finan- pellate Court has ruled that such lawsuits need not I commend the governor for showing the lead- funding and actually conducting any additional road daI daim rejected, the farmer must pay Consumers be heard by a triaI court. The earlier case involved a ership and the courage to make the first move on this improvements for the 1997 construction season Energy approximately $40,000 in court costs. farmer in Gratiot County. controversial issue. As politically unpopular as a gas due to political posturing. The farmer in April 1994 had sought more Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of tax increase may seem, the alternative is quickly be- As Michigan farmers, we produce more than than $1.2 million from Consumers Energy claim- CMS Energy Corporation, is Michigan's largest utility coming less popular. Michigan motorists are spend- .3.7 billion in raw commodities each year. We de- ing that stray voltage from the utility reduced providing natural gas and electricity to more than 6 ing, on average, $122 a year for extra repairs due to pend on good roads and bridges to move those raw milk production by his dairy herd, beginning as million of the state's 9.5 million residents in all 68 poor roads. More than 34 percent of our 10,417 bridg- products to the processor and, ultimately, the end- early as 1985. Lower Peninsula counties .• es are defident, and about 60 percent - or three of every five miles - of Michigan roads are in disrepair. consumer. likewise, we rely on good roads to trans- Simply put, we're running out of time and roads! port needed inputs. To maintain the competitive- Poultry farmers fight IRS on tax ness and future vitality of the state's second largest The MFB Legislative Committee met shonly after Gov. Engler's announcement to discuss whether organizational policy would allow us to support the industry - agriculture - we need good roads. Sincerely, P oultry growers are fighting the Internal Reve- nue Service on the issue of when a chicken becomes something of monetary value. Poultry the poultry. Farmers feel the IRS has misused this rule, so that it gives immature chickens a,value based on how much money has'been spent on them so far. package. Delegates to last year's annual meeting ap- proved policy supporting a 7-cent gas tax increase. In fact, MFB has had long-standing policy supporting increased tnmsportation funding for road and bridge g~J~ Jack Laurie, President farmers say a chicken is an item of value when it is sold. The IRS says a chicken is an item of value as soon as there is investment in it. The so-called 'farm method' for pridng poultry The Mountaire Corp., a company based in Arkansas, has filed a suit in U.S. Tax Court in Wash. ington, D.C., to overturn IRS demands for $1.84 million in back taxes for 1993 and almost $526,000 maimenance and construction. Michigan Farm Bureau was put into place by Congress to allow farmers to for 1994. Other companies also have such cases price their inventory at value when they want to sell pending against the IRS.• ,- - - Tickets just $5 - - --, MSUpavilion available in advance only demolished $1.5 million fine levied in Espy-related case Agriculture's Continued from page 1 A federal court levied a frne of $1.5 million on Sun-Diamond Growers of California, the ates have not been charged with any crime. Those affiliates are Sun-Maid Growers of California, Dia- Summer According to Hogberg, the auction ring has been filled to capacity when it comes to auction nation's largest fruit cooperative. Sun-Diamond had mond Walnut Growers Inc., Sunsweet Growers Inc., been found guilty of giving illegal gifts to former Valley Fig Growers and Hazelnut Growers of Oregon. Celebration sale time. "We estimated over 900 people crammed into the auditorium for the recent Clinton cabinet member Mike Espy. Sun-Diamond also has been barred from The cooperative was also put on probation for selling its products to the government for three Ticket Order Form quarter horse sale." five years. During that time, Sun-Diamond must years. However, the company's affiliates have Your chance to see the new facilities make regular reports to the court to ensure it does not been barred, having reached compliance Name: On Tuesday of the upcoming Ag Expo, every- not again violate federal gratuity laws. agreements with the federal government. The one will get their chance to see the new facilities that Sun-Diamond is owned by five member cooper- cooperative and its affiliates sell to the Agricul- were created as a result of the livestock Initiative. atives - among them the nation's largest raisin, ture and Defense Departments, who use the Address: Billed as Agriculture's Summer Celebration, produc- prune, walnut, fig and apricot cooperatives - which products for school lunches, government com- ers will get an opportunity to tour new teaching facili- in turn are owned by about 4,500 farmers. The affili- missaries and military cafeterias .• ties for dairy, swine, turkey and the newly renovated City, Zip: Anthony Hall and Meats Laboratory. The celebration, sponsored by MSU, Michi- New cheese series to help set milk price griculture Secretary Dan Glickman 'an- County: gan Farm Bureau, Michigan Livestock Exchange and Michigan Milk Producers Association, will A nounced in mid-May that, beginning June 5, a new cheese price series will be used under the fed- of reforming federal milk marketing orders, including possible replacement of the BFP, to continue without disruption." include a commemoration of the Livestock Ini- eral milk 'marketing order program to calculate the NASS intends to publish the new price tiative at Anthony Hall. The Michigan Pork Pro- Dinner Choice's): Basic Formula Price (BFP). Cheese prices reported series on a weekly basis. All bulk sales of 40- ducers, Michigan Beef Industry Commission, on the National Cheese Exchange had been used in pound block cheddar cheese during a week are # of Beef Michigan Sheep Breeders, United Dairy Industry the calculation of the BFP. included in the survey price, thus providing of Michigan, Country Fresh, Michigan Horse # of Pork The new cheese price series, developed more information than the National Cheese Council, Thorn Apple Valley, Michigan Potato by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Ser- Exchange (NCE), in which trades only took Number of Tickets at $ 5 Each: __ Industry Commission and Michigan Bean Com- vice (NASS), is based on a weekly survey of place each Friday .• mission will also be a part of the event with Deadline for ticket orders - June 12 cheese manufacturing plants throughout the samples of their agricultural commodities for Maif check, payable to everyone to enjoy. country. Fields to lay fallow "The new cheese price series being fac- three more years MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU to: Agriculture's Summer Celebration requires tored into the Basic Formula Price will signifi- Agrlcu/tu,..'s Summ.r C.I.br.t/on PO Box 30960 the advanced purchase of a $5 ticket to cover the cost of the dinner. Clip and mail the ticket order form on the left to order your tickets by cantly contribute to improved market informa- tion for the dairy industry," Glickman said, A quarantine of 3,200 wheat-growing acres in southern New Mexico because of the wheat fungus Kamal bunt will last three more years, de- t.= Lansing MI48909 ::J June 12.• "while allowing the current longer term process spite lack of any evidence of the fungus. Already the fields have sal empty for (WO The Michigan Farm News (ISSN:0743-9962) Is published twice per month except In the months of November, December, CALENDAR years, but Agriculture Department representatives June and July when only one Issue Is printed, as a service to regular membet'S, by Michigan Farm Bur.. u, 7373 West Saginaw Hl9hway, unsing. Michigan 48917. Member subscription price of $1.50 Is Included In annual dues of August 14 say, "They have three more years" of planting re- Michigan Farm Bureau regular members. Additional subscription fees required for mailing Michigan Farm News to nonmembers and 0U1SkIe the contlnenbl U.S.A. Perlodlal postage paid at Ulnsing, Michigan, and additional mailing Montcalm Research Farm Field Day strictions. That will hurt the family farmers depen- offICeS. - Montcalm Research Farm - Entrican, MI. dent on crops to survive, said state officials, who letters to the editor and S1atewide news articles should be sent to: Editor, Michigan Farm ~ Post OffICe Box Contad Don Smucker - (517) 831-7500 have petitioned USDA to lift the ban. 30960, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8460. POSTMASTER - Send address changes to: Michigan Farm Bureau, Post OffIce Box 30960, lansing, Michigan 48~6O. "The USDA sanctioned laboratory testing of September 5-7 Editorial: Dennis Rudat. Editor and Business Manager; Thomas Nugent. Associate Editor. Uamafest '97 - East Lansing, MI. more than 885 samples of confiscated seeds and DesIgn and Production: Dan Stiles. Contributor: Sue Stuever Battel. Advertising Sales Representative: Joshua Mermant. All new state-of-the-art indoor facility. All harvested grain for New Mexico and found no bunt- Officers: President. Jack Laurie, Cass City; VIce President Wayne Wood, Marlette; Third Member, ~n Vosburg. Oimax; Administrative Director, Chuck Burkett Treasurer M1d Chief FiMnCiaI OffICer, Tom Parker; Secrebry, David VanclerHaagen. new workshops and medical clinics with Dr. ed kernels," said New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Dlrecton: District 1, Jim Miller, Coloma; District 2. Blaine VanSickle, Marshall; District 3, Michael fusilier, Manchester; David Pugh. AlSA sanctioned llama show, Frank DuBois in a letter to USDA. District 4, Tom Guthrie, Delton; District 5, Alan Garner, Mason; District 6, W.yne Wood, ~rlette; District 7, Rick Johnson. llama auction, Pet-A-Rama:herdsire row, and Leroy; District 8, Don Sutto, Saginaw; District 9, Joshua Wunsch, Traverse City; District 10, ~rgaret ~rtes, West Branch; Because wheat is a rotation crop for New Mexi- District 11, Robert Wahmhoff, Baraga. At-urge: Jack laurie, Cass City; Faye Adam, Snover; Jan Vosburg, Oimex; Judy vendors. Call Oar Snyder (616) 668-4382 Emmons, Sheridan. Promotion and Education, Mertann Keinath, Deckerville; Young Farmers. Jeff Horning. Manchester. or Sue Frambes (517) 857-3787. co farmers, other crops like chili, cotton and onions will be adversely affected by the ban.• ~ May 30, 1997 For more information on I legislative topics in the Michigan Farm News, Primary seat belt bill defeated call 800-292-2680. I an vote on May 8, the Michigan House of Repre- sentatives defeated a proposal that would expand the police authority to stop vehicles in which people crime control. "At the same time, Farm Bureau policy has opposed funher expansion of police powers - including the ability to stop vehicles under the suspi- NATIONAL ; are suspected of not wearing a seat belL cion of violating the seat belt law." According to MFB Legislative Counsel Howard H.B. 4280 Primary Seat Belt Bill - May 8, 1997 Farm Earned Income Tax Credit KeUy,MFB has had a long-standing policy supporting Bureau supponed a NO vote. Here's how the House of Representatives Voted: T he Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit available to low-income taxpayers who have earned income. Because of changes made in characterize profit from the sale of breeding livestock as capital gains net income. The congressmen stated Name james Agee Party D Legislator's Vote Y GregKaza R N that breeding livestock is propeny used in a trade or TomAlley D N ThomasKeUy D Y last year's welfare reform law, the IRS is declaring business rather than a capital asset. David Anthony D N Kwame M. Kilpatrick D Did NO( Vote some farmers ineligible for the tax credit. On April 29, the IRSwrote to the congressmen Paul Baade D Y Alvin H. Kukuk R Y Low-income taxpayers can claim EITC provid- reaffirming its position that profits from the sale of ~~~~ D Y Edvmd LaForge D Y ed they do not have more than $2,200 of capital Lyn Bankes R Y Gerald H. Law R Y breeding livestock should be considered a capital gain Patricia L Birkholz R Y Bunon Leland D N gains net income. Capital gains net income is de- and could be used to disqualify farmers from the Bill Bobier R Y Clyde LeTane R N fined by the Internal Revenue Code to be gains EITe. Legislation is now being prepared for introduc- Beverly Bodem R N john Uewellyn R N from the sale of capital assets. tion to exclude gain or loss from the sale of breeding Rose Bogardus D Y Terry London R Y The IRS is incorreccly characterizing profit from livestock from the computation of capital gains net Bob Brackenridge R Y Allen Lowe R N Elizabeth Brater D Y George W. Mans D Y the sale of breeding livestock as capital gains net in- income when determining eligibility for the EITC. Lynne Maninez Y lin~Brewer D N D come, therefore disqualifying farmers from claiming MFB Position: Farm Bureau will suppon the Bob Brown D Y Thomas Mathieu D N me. In March, a group of congressmen wrote the legislation. William By! R Y Jim McBryde R Y Internal Revenue Service arguing that it should not MFB Contact: Al Almy, ext. 2040. William J. Callahan D Y Michelle McManus R Y Nancy Cassis R Y James McNutt R Y NATIONAL Deborah Cherry D Y James Mick Middaugh R N Nick Ciaramitaro D N Thomas Middleton R Y Particulate matter standards Penny Crissman Alan Cropsey R R N N Raymond M. Murphy Michael E. Nye D R N N E fforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt new clean air standards for ozone and paniculate matter (PM) that would affect agriculture science used by EPA in developing the proposed standards is "unclear." He has also expressed frus- Candace Cunis jessie Dalman Eileen DeHan D R D Y N N Dennis Olshove Lynn Owen Glenn Oxender D D R N N N tration with the White House and EPA'sunwilling- Larry L DeVuyst R N Joseph Palamara D N are continuing. Agriculture practices identified as ness to reach a compromise on the proposed stan- Barbara J. Dobb R N Mary Lou Parks D N emitting fine PM or ozone include dairies, feedlots, dards. He accurately said the standards "represent a Agnes Dobronski D Y Charfes Perricone R N fuel combustion sources, diesel engine emissions masterly contempt for good sense." Roben L Emerson D Did Not Vote Huben Price Jr. D Y Frank M. Fitzgerald R Y Kirk Profit D N and dust from soil preparation, harvesting, grain Both the U.S. Depanment of Agriculture and A.T. Frank D N Michael Prusi D N mills and grain elevators. the Small Business Administration have questioned john F. Freeman D N Nancy L Quarles D Did NO( Vote Farm Bureau has fIled comments with EPA the proposed air quality standards saying they "are Pat Gagliardi D N ' Andrew Raczkowski R Y and testified at congressional hearings to express not based on adequate scientific evidence" and David GaUoway R N Kim Rhead R N Terry Geiger R N Andrew C. Richner R Y strong opposition to the new proposed air quality would have "a large economic impact" on "tens of john Gemaat R N Vera B. Rison D N standards. Many Democrat and Republican mem- thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of small DoOaJd H. Gilmer R Y Sue Rocca R y bers of Congress have also stated their opposition businesses and farms." Sharon Gire D Y Mark Schauer D Y to rhe proposed air qualify standards. Despire me growing pressure against me pro- Patricia Godchaux R Y Gloria Schermesser D Y Among the leading powerful congressmen posed clean air standards from industry and Con- Michael J. Goschka R N Mary Schroer D Y Mike Green R N Manha G. Scott D N opposing the proposed air quality standards is gress, EPAAdministrator Carol Browner says the agen- Michael J. Griffin D Did Not Vote Judith L Scranton R Y Michigan Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn), cy has no plans to back away from the standards. It is David M. Gubow D Y Ken Sikkema R N who is the ranking Democrat on the House Com- expected EPAwill issue final standards by Iate]une. Dan Gustafson R Y Ke;th B. Stallwonh D Did NOlVote merce Com'mittee. Congressman Dingell said the MFB Contact: Al Almy, ext. 2040. DerriCK F. Hale D N Paul Tesanovich D N Beverly Hammerstrom R Y Samuel Thomas III D Y Michael Hanley D N Ilona Varga D Did NO( Vote NATIONAL Clark Harder D N Ed Vaughn D N Harold Voorhees Sr. Balanced budget agreement CurnsHenel Morris W. Hoodjr. D D N Y Tunothy L Walberg R R N N Jack Honon R N Ted~lace D N O n May 6, the president and congressional leaders reached agreement on balancing the federal budger by 2002. The agreement came after agreement does not say how the taxes are to be cut. The size and type of tax relief will be largely deter- mined by the House Ways and Means Committee Mark c.jansen David jaye R R N N Howard Welters Deborah Whyman D R N N Ron jelinek R Y Karen Willard D N many meetings to reconcile differing viewpoints on and the Senate Fmance Committee. jonjellema R Y PaulWojno D Y how to balance the budget. While much remains to be done by Congress Shirley johnson R N The agreement provides for $135 billion in tax before implementation of the budget agreement is cuts, slows the growth of Medicare spending by $115 realized, Farm Bureau is pleased that cuts in the feder- billion over five years and provides $600-$700 billion al estate tax and the capital gains tax rate will be con- Governor Engler's Build Michigan II proposal of enticlement program savings over 10 years. sidered. Politics will factor in the legislative process The agreement calls for rax cuts in five areas: (1) a cut in rhe federal estate tax, (2) a cut in rhe and me ourcome cannot be predicted with accuracy. MFB Position: Farm Bureau will be provid- O n May 7,1997, Gov. Engler unveiled his proposal for increase transponation funding. The Governor's proposal consisted of a pro- a. End diesel discount b. Increase truck fees $28 million $38 million c. New overweighr truck fee $ 6 million capital gains tax rate, (3) a credit for families with ing more information and calling on members in posed $57D-million-per-year increase in funding, as d. Eliminate gas spillage US million children, (4) expansion of individual retirement the near future ro suppon the tax cuts. weU as reforms to the current transportation system. e. End gas tax diversions $43 million accounts, and (5) higher education incentives. The MFB Contact: Al Almy, Extension 2040. These reforms include the state obtaining control f. "Wrap-up" insurance $30 million of all roads receiving federal aid. Maintenance of these for construction. STATE roads will be bid out to both county road comrnis- g. Transponation ton reform $10 million Pipelines sions and the privare secror. In addition, me staturory 3. $200 million from a -kent gas tax increase. restrictions on the use of transportation dollars by MFB Position: MFB is pleased the Governor 5 B. 262 and S.B. 480, introduced by Sen. Joel Gougeon (R-Bay City), have passed rhe Senate and are on rheir way to the House Commiuee. construction or repair of a pipeline was properly separared and replaced. ("Topsoil" would mean surface soil that was presumed to be fenile as rownships would be eliminared. Engler proposes to raise the $570 million in addi- has come our in favor of a gas tax increase. MFB poli- cy supports up ro a 7-cent gas tax increase. MFB will The bills would amend PA. 16 of 1929 and P.A distinguished from subsoil.) tional transportation funding in the following ways: continue to monitor this proposal to ensure thar the 9 of 1929, which regulares the transponation and • The method by which propeny will be appraised. 1. $200 million in additional federal monies. transportation needs of agriculture are met. sale of crude oil, petroleum and mineral gas • For propeny used to produce crops prior to 2. $170 million in "system-wide" reforms. MFB Contact: TIm Goodrich, ext. 2048. through pipelines, ro establish cenain requirements construction of a pipeline, an estimate of the ~~ ;:., i] ~~ .~ (J... ~~~' for persons consrructing a crude oil or petroleum value of the loss of the producrivity based on pipeline or facility. historic yield of rhe site before pipeline construc. Land application of biosolids A person who conducted survey work for a proposed crude oil or perroleum pipeline would have to notify all affected propeny owners, in wrir. rion. The agricultural propeny owner would have ro provide historic crop yield values upon re- quest. 5 B. 140, sponsored by Sen. Walter NOM (R-St. Ignace), passed the House, was concurred on by the Senate and is on its way to the Governor's desk. application of biosolids will be preempted by this bill. For a local governmental unit to regulate or restrict biosolid applications beyond state law, the legislation ing, before a survey crew entered the owners' prop- • Thar payment would be made for all damages The legislation will require the Department of provides that the two actions must be based on facru- eny. incurred afrer construction of the pipeline due Environmental Quality, in consultation with rhe al and unre3S0nable adverse effects on public health Any offer ro a landowner for an easement for to the pipeline owner's or operaror's entry upon Department of Agriculture, to develop rules to and/or adverse environmental impact. the purpose oflocating, consrrucring, maintaining, the propeny (Q exercise easemenr rights, excepr properly manage rhe land appliaHion of sewage MFB Position: Michigan Farm Bureau sup- opera ring and transponing crude oil or perroleum thar rhe owner or operator would be allowed to sludge (biosolids). ports the bill as amended. pipelines on agricultural propeny in Michigan mainrain a clear right-of-way without funher All current local ordinances regulating the land MFB Contact: Scott Everett, ext. 2046. would have to include all of the following informa- compensation being due ro the landowner. tion: • That the landowner had rights under rhe Uni- • The anticipated physical impact of pipeline con. form Condemnation Procedures Act A copy of Official state game mammal struction on the landowner's propeny. that act would have to be provided to the land- ep.]essie Dalman (R-Holland) has introduced • Wriuen assurance that any agricultural drainage tile that was damaged or removed during the owner. A pipeline company would have to make a R H.B.4162 ro designate the official state mammal. The designation was initiated by the fouM grade Environment and Recrearion Committee changed the designation to the official state game mammal. The bill is on its way to the construcrion or repair of a pipeline would be good.faith effon to minimize the physical impact class ar BorcuJo Christian School in Zeeland, Michigan. House floor. repaired or replaced to preconstruction working and economic damage that resulted from rhe con- The bill designates the white-tailed deer as the MFB Position: Concerns of unintended con- conditions. ("Drainage tile" would include any struction and repair of a pipeline. official game mammal of Michigan. sequences were addressed; Farm Bureau is neutral. surface or subsurface system by which rhe move- MFB Position: Farm Bureau supports both H.B. 4162, as inrroduced, designated rhe MFB Contact: Scott Everett, ext. 2046. menr of water was redirected.) S.B. 262 and S.B. 480. white-tailed deer as rhe official mammal of Mich- • Wriuen assurance rhat topsoil disrurbed due ro MFB Contact: ScO[( Evereu, ext 2046. igan. An amendmenr in the House Conservation, ~ I@Tfi!] ~~L'JIIJ'~ May 30, 1997 Capital Carn•• Continued from page 3 CBOTdelivery proposal Continued from page 1 "This is nor a normal regulating agency/regu- portation (river barge) and subjects basis levels to STATE lated industry relationship," states Boehm. "The volatile swings in barge freight rares and river dis- CBOT has in essence [Old their regulating body - ruptions, Michigan commodiries currently rely Grading mille, manufactured milk and milk products the CFTC - that they are going to implement their almost exclusively on rail and truck transportation. proposed delivery system against the CFTC's rec- R ep. Dona Varga (D-Detroit) introduced a series of bills, H.B. 4568, 4569,4570,4571,4572, aimed at amending laws dealing with grading milk, manufac- ministered [0 dairy cows to increase lactation. The sponsor's intent is to provide labeling of milk so consumers have more information and can ommendation. " Public opinion, thus far, has favored keeping the • The proposed plan ignores domestic livestock and processor demand by focusing only on the gulf export marker. . tured milk and milk produClS. select the milk of their choice. The commiuee Toledo location by an overwhelming margin, with a • The proposal negatively impacts buyers and sellers The package of bills was referred to the Com- understands there is no difference in the two prod- majority of the 370 leuers opposing the CBOT plan. of corn and soybeans, whether they are directly miuee on Regulatory Reform which is chaired by Rep. ucrs and no test is available to determine if rBST is Boehm says industry demands for justification by the involved in the futures market or nor. Cash prices Varga. The bills have been referred to a legislative administered [0 the cow . CBOT for eliminating the Toledo delivery point is are established on the CBOT - established price. group to discuss and evaluate options. The Deparunent of Agriculture permits labeling growing, including congressional inquiries. • The loss of Toledo as a delivery point interferes The bills would permit a person to label milk or if the label follows the federal guidelines with specific According to Boehm, there are five major with the convergence of the cash grain price and milk produClS produced by a cow that was nor treated language indicating there is no difference in the milk, points that producers need to relay to the CFTC. futures price at contract expiration. The proposal with rBST (recombinant bovine somatotropin). whether or nor the cow is treated with rBST. when submitting their wriuen comments: disrupts traditional marketing channels for buyers BST (bovine somatotropin) is a naturally oc- MFB Position: Farm Bureau does nor sup- • Unpredictability of basis values and movement who opt to rake actual delivery, increasing trans- curring protein that stimulates milk production in port H.B. 4568, 4569, 4570, 4571, 4572. will lower returns to producers. portation costs and time required for delivery. cattle. rBST is a manufactured product that is ad- MFB Contact: Ron Nelson, ext 2043 • • The proposed plan - only allowing delivery on the For more details, call Boehm at (800) 292- illinois River- focuses on only one mode of trans- 2680, ext. 2023 .•. STATE Anti-disparagement Glickman expresses concerns over U.s. "professional" futures market H B, 4660, Sponsored by Rep. Allen Lowe (R- Grayling), would amend the revised Judica- ture Act of 1961. The bill, which is often referred to ments made against a product if in fact the produc- ers of that product suffer a loss auributed to the U SDASecretary Dan Glickman, in a letter to "linked in numerous, complex ways to the overall damaging statement The bill auempts to discour- the head of the Commodity Futures Trading performance of many industries," including agricul- as the anti-disparagement bill, would provide that a age disparaging statements. Commission (CFTC), expressed reservations about ture. Prices farmers receive are set in parr by futures person could be liable for civil action for false state- MFB contact: Ron Nelson, ext 2043 • the sortssecond quarter income of $319.5 weeks ending March 7 through May 2. Subse- and USDA needs .• quarter. million or $1.25 per share, up from $1.04 a year ago. • ~:'~il1I:l','~~ May 30, 1997 Market Seasonal Commodity Price Trends Corn 7 small, it does show just how tight things are for this marketing year. The USDA upped the crush an equal amount leaving the 1996-97 ending stock of 1996. On feed is 3 percent above 1995 and place- ments were 8 percent below. Remember, com was very high priced a year ago so placements were light. O.lloak Soybeans Wheat Hogs Cattle (explosive) f ~ - - f - ~ estimate the same. The first USDA 1997-98 is a different Story. If we plant the number of acres suggested in the March But marketings were high lastyear,so to have mar- ketings at and above lastyear is positive. At this point, futures for the summer in the $65 Planting Intentions Report and have a trend yield, range is what isexpected. Consider holding any = Index: - .. stable prices; f higher prices: 1 lower = prices; TP = topping; 8T or bottoming; 1 .. unsure the tight situation will be over as can be seen in the forward pricing for a couple dollar rally.This isnot to third column of Table 3. The USDA supply projec- say we will have one, but for the summer as a whole or much new crop, consider pricing some if prices tion is in the middle of others' projections, but the the downside risks do not seem to be huge .• rally back to $2.75. If you have already priced 15-25 export projection is on the low side of general ex- percent of your expected production, you may want pectations. Trade disputes reflect by Dr. Jim Hilker, to wait for S2.85. It's hard to justify holding on to old crop com any longer, certainly consider dump- Probably time to move remaining old crop soys if Europe's internal you have not already done so. On the new crop side, Department of Agricultural Econom- ing the remainder at S3July futures. consider forward pricing some at today's $7.00-7.10 problems ics, Michigan State University he freeze damage in hard red wheat areas did levels of November futures if you have not priced many, this will make a cushion if the market falls. If T he United States must continue to challenge the European Union on a growing listof agri- cultural trade issues, according to the nation's larg- CORN T cause damage, but not as badly as first projected. The first USDAwinter wheat survey showed a country you already have 25 to 30 peocem priced, consider waiting for the S7.25 level to price more. est general farm organization. "Are there any answers to all these trade dis- ~e USDA released their first projections for the yield of 38.2 - a bushel better than last year's putes with the EU? I do not see any simple solutions, • 1997-98 com marketing year on May 12 and drought-stricken crop, bur still below trend. Michi- because many of the disputes are an extension of the they are presemed in Table 1. Up to this point, the 1997-98 estimates have been my forecasts. The gan's wheat yield estimate was put at 52 bushels per acre, significantly higher than last year's 38, but still T he USDA put out their first estimates for the 1998 pork supply demand situation on May 12. They project pork production will be up 7 peocent EU's internal problems," said American Farm Bureau President Dean Kleckner. "To keep our agricultural biggest difference between the USDA projection and below the record 60 bushels per acre. And we will still in 1998. Year-to-year increases are expected to start industry competitive we must continue to challenge my forecast on the supply side is the projected yield. have some hurdles to get over before harvest. in the fourth quarter of 1997. The projected average the EU on these and other issues.Trade agreements I had been using the trend yield of 129 bushels per As shown in Table 2, the USDA is projecting a price for 1998 was put at S53-57, down from the must be monitored and enforced." acre and the USDA chooses to up that to 131 with wheat crop in 1997 nearly as large as in 1996 even 1997 average of $56-58. My guess is 1998 prices will Kleckner told a House agriculture subcommit- the early plantings. Early planting generally leads to with over 6 million fewer acres being planting. This be closer to $48-52, and the futures tend to agree tee that many agreements are just not honored by the better-than-average yields. However; adding two is due to less abandoned without a drought and a with me on this one. EU. "We find that negotiations with the EU are not bushels at this point seems a bit our on a limb. bushel higher yield. Due to the larger beginning This production increase would suggest an negotiations with a single unit, but one body with 15 As shown in Table 1, the USDAis projecting stocks expected for 1997-98, total supplies are ex- increase in per capita consumption of 2.5 pounds heads often pulling in different directions and causing strong domestic use, with FSI increasing 90 million pected to be higher. On the use side it will be hard of pork. This, along with an increase in poultry changes in agreements after the fact," he said. bushels and feed use jumping 275 million bushels. to match this past year's level. Food use will be up consumption of 5 pounds per person, more than 'The EU isboth a competitor and a market This would indicate that they feel com prices will be a bit, but feed use will drop with lower corn prices offsets the decrease of 2 pounds of beef per per- However, itisa very protected market, a market hid- low enough to encourage expansion in ethanol and hopefully less feed grade wheat. son. Are we reaJly going to average more than five ing behind artificial sanitary and phytosanitary barri. production and the high hog returns now will bring My reading of the fundamentals suggest that new more pounds of meat per person? ers,and a market in which consumer hysteria blocks large expansion as we go into 1998. The export crop wheat futures are a bit low at the S3.85-3.90 CATTLE ' our products. Even with the many existing barriers projection is disappointing given the low projected leveJ they are now. At this point, consider waiting for that the EU currently uses we must look to the EU not prices, but it comes from increased world stocks and a rally. If you have not priced much or any to this ~e latest USDA Cattle-On-reed Report, re- only as itis today with 15 member countries but as a a projected world coarse grain crop as-large as this point, consider doing so if Chicago July futures reach I leased May 16, was near expectations. Cattle on much larger trading unit as i~expands itsmembership year's when we increased ending stocks. the $4.10 range. Ifyou have already priced 25- 30 feed in the U.S. in lots over 1,000 head was up 8 per- into Eastern Europe." What does all of this mean for pricing decisions? percem, consider waiting for another quarter. cent from a year ago and up 9 peocent in the seven Kleckner said Farm Bureau is a strong supporter The fundamemals suggest that new crop futures historic states. Placements were up 13 and 12 per- of free and open trade. "We worked hard to secure SOYBEANS should be in the $2.65 range near where they are cent, respectively. Marketings were up slightly for the passage of the Uruguay Round of the General Agree- now, giving us $2.30-2.55 fall contracts depending on where you are located. At this IXlint, I would consider holding off any further pricing of new crop T he latest USDASupplylDemand soybeans, shown in Table 3, showed we will impon about 5 million more bushels of soys this Report for whole U.S. and 2 peocent for the seven states. To go back another year to put these numbers in perspective, we had to use the seven state numbers ment on Tariffsand Trade as well as the North Ameri- can Free Trade Agreement. ~ also strongly supIXlrt most-favored-nation trade status for China as a protec- com until we see a rally. If you have not priced any year than usual with the tight situation. While as the monthly U.S. numbers only began inJanuary tion against unreasonable tariffs for U.S. products. "In addition, we support fast-crack authority COMMODITY PRICE TRENDS for the negotiation of future treaties.Fast-crack is criticalto future negotiations, especially in the 1999 - - . - - toO" .- - - ~ .- •.•.••• - •.••••.••••.•...••• 46(10 renegotiation of the agriculture agreement of the - - -. B- Uruguay Round and for adding other nations to .-.-.- .... -- •. - 3(,oe NAFfA. There will be no reason for other countries to take us seriously in these negotiations if we do not have fast-track in place." Kleckner said most farmers are satisfied with the new farm bill.But, he added, "farmers are still questioning if our trade agreements are reallywork- llI1" .......... - - _~ ............................. ~ ing. Many farmers do believe the export numbers, : _~~ ~~u~~ ~9.7.. : : : : : : : : : : : : :: ZtQO : :~~~ ~ ~~y. ~97 . : : : : : : : : :: ram- : : ~t. ~ ~Iy. '9!.. : : : : : : : : : : :: DID which tellus these agreements are working, but I J1v lilt lie, lEt IbI IK J.. Fa IIu Apr IIIu spend a lot of time defending our trade agreements, knowing that there are no good excuses for the fill. 00 ........... - - - 87.00 long battles we are fighting with the EU over beef, ............................. 117.01) dairy and poultry products as well as subsidized Z1O.00 ~ grain and wheat gluten problems." 2flO.00 ~ He said that negotiating with the EU seems to 250.00 .. be an endless cycle, with three years of negotiations 211.00 ~~ over veterinary inspection equivalency. 'i\lJ of this, - - .. liZ.OO z:Jl.00 1: however, issomewhat overshadowed by the failureto &1.00 >Ii . r•.; " . ' - Z2II.OO ~ make suffident progress on the poultry issues." . :Soy Mea' .,,/U'f '97 :.:::::::: ZtO.OO 8 "Why do we have to expend three years worth 60.00 ~ V'l of valuable USDA resources to prevent a trade war when our agreements were clearlybeing circumvent- ed? We feel the EU demands changes in the U.S. process that are not consistent with science and do not recognize the equivalency of our standards." • EstIrnatId Hik., £stlmIr.d Hill., Hik .. (Million aaes) 1995-1. 1997-1991 (Million acres) 1995-1t96 1197-1. (MilUon acres) 1197-1M Acres set-aside/diverted 6.2 0.0 Acres set-aside & diverted 5.2 0.0 0.0 Acres planted 68.8 Genesis Ag, Grower Acres planted Acres harvested 71.2 65.0 81.4 75.1 Acres planted Acres harvested 69.1 60.9 75.6 62.9 69.2 61.0 Acres harvested Bu./harvested acre 67.5 Service launch Emerge 38.5 Bu./harvested acre Stocks (million bush4tls) 113.5 131.0 Bu./harvested acre Stocks (mlUion bushels) 35.8 36.3 37.1 Stocks (milUon bushels) Beginning stocks 335 183 125 E merge is an aerial infrared photography pro- viding a complete field-levelinformation sys- tem of high resolution field images designed to Beginning stocks 1,558 426 909 Beginning stocks 507 376 465 Production 2,ln 2,383 2,600 Production 7,374 9,293 9,840 Production 2.182 2,282 2.262 Imports 4 10 5 identify trouble spots (disease and weed pressure) Imports 16 10 10 Imports 68 90 90 Total supply 2,516 2,576 2,730 before they are visible to the hum~ eye Total supply 8,948 9,729 10,759 Total supply 2,757 2,748 2,817 Use: 'This permits us to identify and treat disease Use: Use: Crushings 1,370 1,425 1,450 and weed pressure on time co preserve the highest Feed and residual 4,696 5,325 5,600 Food 883 895 910 Exports 851 895 890 quality seed stock for farmers' planting needs," said Food/seed &Ind. uses 1,598 1,670 1,760 Seed 104 102 100 Seed, feed &residuals 112 131 130 BillByrum, project coordinator, Genesis Ag I1d. Total domestic 6,294 6,995 7,360 Feed 153 300 250 Total use 2,333 2,451 2,470 Red wheat varieties available that are Emerge- Exports 2,228 1,825 2,050 Total domestic 1,140 1,297 1,260 Ending stocks 183 125 260 ; monitored are Mendon, Dynagrow 426, Brandy and Total use 8,522 8,870 9,410 Exports 1,241 985 1,000 Ending stocks," of use 7.8 5.1 10.5 ~ Wakefield. All are available from Genesis Ag I1d. and Ending stods 426 909 1,349 Total use Regular loan rate $4.92 $4.97 $4.97 2.381 2.282 2.260 ~ Grower Service Corp. Ending stocks, " of use 5.0 10.3 143 Ending stocks 376 465 557 u.s. season llVeI'age Regular loan rate $1.89 S1.89 S1.89 ~ Ramrod, the new high-yielding soft white wheat Ending stocks," of use 15.8 20.4 24.7 Farm price,$/bu. $6.72 $7.35 $6.25 u.s. season average < developed by MSU, isavailable exclusively from Gene. Regular loan rate $2.58 $2.58 $2.58 ~ I Farm price,$/bu. ;:) 5is Ag Iut, Grower SeJVice Corp. and Hanington $3.24 $2.75 $2.45 u.s. season average ~ Seeds, Inc. and will be the only soft white wheat van- Farm price,$/bu. S4.55 S4.35 $3.90 ~ ety 100 percent Emerge-monitored .• USDA accepts 16.1 million acres for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program griculture Secretary Dan Glickman A announced that the U.S. Department of Agri- culture will accept 16.1 million acres of the nation's increase the environmental value, and accept- ability, of their offers by proposing to establish certain covers that enhance wildlife habitat and A: Generally, CRP contracts will be for a term of not less than 10 years. However, for land tain land preparation anivities for fall-seed. ed crops. For 1997, in arid areas, land preparation approved for fall-seeded crops most environmentally sensitive cropland into the by offering only the more sensitive cropland devoted to certain practices such as ripari- on certain CRP acreage may begin as early new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). an buffers, filter strips, restoration of acres. as May 1. Preparation of land for spring. "Last February I pledged that this sign up Glickman urged farmers and ranchers who cropped wetlands, hardwood trees, shelter seeded crops may begin with chemical would be the first step toward a new CRP that belts, windbreaks, or wildlife corridors, may not have participated in this CRP sign up, burn down of cover during the summer. would provide more environmental benefits contracts are for a term of not less than 10 or did not have land accepted, also to look into Beginning dates for this activity vary by over the next 10 years than the old program did the CRP's continuous sign up options. The CRP nor more than 15 years, as selected by the region. All early land preparation activities over the last 10. That pledge has been fulfilled," continuous sign-up provides farmers with the participant. must be applied under an approved con. Glickman said. "We set out to enroll land that opportunity to enroll land in the CRP by devot- servation plan. Inrerested participants would yield the highest environmental benefits, ing it to certain high environmentally-valued Q: How were the offers selected? should conran their local FSA office for keep productive cropland growing food and conservation practices, such as riparian buffers A: USDA used a competitive environmental details regarding early land preparation fiber and be fair to taxpayers in providing the and grass waterways. benefits index (EBI) based on seven fac. policies in order to ensure they do not most environmental bang for the buck." Today, some 32.9 million acres are enrolled tors. violate the terms and conditions of their "That goal has been met in three signifi- in the CRP. There are approximately 21.2 million The EBI factors were: (1) wildlife hab- CRP contract. cant ways," Glickman said. "One, the 16.1 mil- acres subject to CRP contracts expiring on Sep- itat benefits which encourage covers on lion acres we are accepting into the CRP will tember 30,1997. The new 16.1 million acre en- contract acreage that will be most benefi. Q: When will the next general eRP sign up be result in a nearly 85 percent increase in the en- rollment will bring the total acres enrolled in cial to wildlifej (2) water quality benefits held? vironmental benefits for every dollar spent. Two, the CRP to 27.6 million on October I, 1997. from reduced erosion, runoff, and leach- the average Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) A: The 16th sign up is scheduled to be held ing; (3) on-farm benefits of reduced ero. of the bids we are accepting today is 46 percent QUESTIONS & ANSWERS this year during the fall. sion; (4) likely long-term benefits beyond higher than the acreage enrolled presently in the contract period which recognizes that the CRP. Three, while getting greater environ- Q: When were producers notified whether their certain practices such as trees will provide Q: What were the impacts of using the EBI? mental benefits, we will be paying 21 percent bids were accepted? environmental benefits beyond the con- A: The EBI fostered competition, enhanced less per acre - saving more than Sl.6 billion for tract period; (5) air quality benefits from cover for wildlife habitat and long-term the life of the program." A: The Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Kansas reduced wind erosion; (6) benefits of en- City Management Office sent lists of ac- protection, and provided a quantitative The environmental benefits of the 16.1 rollment in conservation priority areas basis for selection of the most environmen- million acres accepted are significantly greater cepted and rejected bids to all state and where enrollment would contribute to the tally sensitive acres. due to a variety of factors, including producer county FSA offices by overnight mail by improvement of water quality, wildlife hab- May 23. After receipt, FSA county offices willingness to adopt more environmentally ben- started notifying producers during the itat, or air quality; and (7) cost. Q: When can a CRP participant begin to estab- eficial vegetation, the enrollment of acreage in lish the approved cover? week of May 27-30. conservation priority areas, the restoration of Q: May land that was the subject of a bid and more than 790,000 acres of wetlands with pro- rejected for enrollment be re-offered dur- A: CRP applicants with accepted offers may begin tective upland areas, and the enrollment of Q: How much acreage subject to expiring CRP establishing the cover immediately. Producers ing a later sign up? more than 1 million acres of trees. contracts will be re-enrolled in this sign- who establish the cover before the CRP con- "We were very impressed with the number up? A: Yes. Land that meets basic eligibility crite- tract is approved do so at their own risk. of people willing to make their existing CRP ria may be offered during any CRP sign up A: Approximately 11.7 million acres that are contracts more environmentally sensitive," currently subject to contracts expiring Sep- even if it was not accepted previously. The Q: When will producers and operators receive Glickman said. "This fact has enabled us to keep likelihood of acceptance could be in- their first payments from land accepted tember 30, 1997, will be re-enrolled in the the regional distribution of acreage in the CRP creased by bidding less than the maximum into the 15th sign up of the CRP? newCRP. stable while increasing environmental benefits." payment rate for the acreage, agreeing to establish more beneficial cover, or limiting A: Producers and operators will receive their For this sign up, the EBI was redesigned to Q: When will the new contracts become effec- the offer to only the more environmenrally first payment shortly after October I, 1998. compare the offers of all acreage based on seven tive? factors: soil erosion, wildlife habitat, water quali- sensitive acreage of a particular parcel of State-by-state listing of acres offered and ty, air quality, location in a conservation priority A: CRP bidders were able to present offers for land. accepted by the Agricul~ Department for area, long-term reteiltion of conservation bene- contracts that would become effective ei- the Conservation Reserve Program. fits beyond the contract period and cost. ther October 1, 1997, or October I, 1998. Q: If not accepted under a new bid, must land The temporary retirement of this land will However, contracts covering acreage al- coming out of CRP be farmed according to State Offer Accept Total not have any substantial effect on commodity ready subject to CRP contracts must be- a conservation plan for the producer to prices, farm income, or the United States' ability come effective October 1, 1997. maintain eligibility for benefits under cer- Michigan 114,579 36,833 259,234 to supply world markets with its agricultural rain USDA programs? Illinois 346,035 174,469 608,207 products. Q: Can a 1997 crop be harvested even when normal harvest occurs after the October 1, A: Yes. If the acreage meets the applicable Indiana 141,706 n,171 313,814 USDA immediately will begin the notifica- highly erodible land definition, a conserva- tion process to let farmers and ranchers know 1998, contract effective date? Iowa 1,119,220 522,935 1,292,129 tion plan will be required to rerain eligibili- whether their offers were accepted. Those A: CRP participants with new contracts are ty for certain other USDA programs. Kentucky 212,786 143,178 234,235 whose land was not accepted should consult permitted to harvest the preceding year's with a representative from USDA's Farm Service Minnesota 1,031,760 393,082 791,824 crop even when normal harvest occurs Q: If a bid is not accepted, when can a pro- Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation after October 1 of the effective date of the ducer begin preparing the CRP land for Ohio 125,708 85,979 309,152 Service (NRCS), or a conservation district to new contract. The first year's payment is crop production? U.S. 23,269,083 16,146,955 27,623,611 improve the environmental benefits or rental not affected by the harvest date. rate of offers for the next CRP sign-up, sched- A: Beginning July 1 in the final year of the The state total includes new acreage and uled to take place this fall. Potential bidders can Q: What will be the duration of CRP contracts? contract, CRP participants may begin cer- existing acreage remaining in the program .• Manage ALS resistance - check mode of action before spraying s more weeds become resistant to a popular rotate early enough, they can keep ALS herbicides A class of herbicides known as ALSinhibitors, researchers say the herbicide that worked for you corn and Harmony Extra in wheat, then you should probably use a non-ALS inhibitor herbicide in soy- beans," says Jim Martin, of the University of Ken- the University of Wisconsin. "But by raking a proac- tive stance, farmers can delay the spread of ALS- resistant weeds and extend the useful life of these useful for a longer period of time." There are over two dozen ALS inhibitor herbi- last year may not be the best choice to use this year. tucky. products." ddes now registered for use on corn, soybeans and Growers should know their herbicide chemis- Researchers like Kapusta and Martin are rec- The first step is to break the cycle of continu- wheat. "Don't assume you're using a different mode try and avoid continuous use of the same mode of ommending herbicide rotation to minimize the ous ALSherbicide use by applying herbicides that of action just because you're using a different brand action, advises George Kapusta, weed specialist spread of ALS-resistant weeds. have a different mode of action. name," cautions Harvey. If you don't know what the with Southern Ulinois University. "We can trace our current problems with ALS- In soybeans, Kapusta says diphenyl ethers mode of action is, you should find out before you "If you're using ALSinhibitors like Beacon in resistant waterhemp here in Illinois to the continu- like Blaxer, Cobra, Reflex and Flexsrar are excellent spray. ous use of ALSinhibitor herbicides like Pursuit and alternatives to Pursuit. Diphenyl ethers control In addition (0 herbicide rotation, Harvey Classic in soybeans," says Kapusta. weeds by disrupting plant cell membranes. They recommends using one or more of these strate- ALSinhibitor herbiddes for corn include Ac- provide broad spectrum broadleaf control and are gies: cent, Battalion, Basis, Beacon, Broadstrike, Exceed effective against ALS-resistant weeds like water- • Tank-mixing an ALS herbicide with a herbicide and Permit. ALSinhibitor herbicides for soybeans hemp. According to Martin, diphenyl ethers have that uses a different mode of action. include Classic, Pinnacle, Pursuit, Scepter and Syn- also been highly effective against ALS-resistant • Rotary hoeing and cultivating. Tillage controls chrony S15. Harmony Extra is a popular ALSinhibi- smooth pigweed . both resistant and non-resistant weeds. tor herbicide for wheat. Allcontrol weeds by inhibit- For best results on waterhemp in soybeans, • Using herbicides with very little potential for ing the ALS(acetolactate synthase) enzyme. Kapusta advises starting with a soil-applied herbicide resistance to develop. (These would include Resistance to these herbicides can develop like Treflan, Prowl, Frontier, Lasso or Dual. Then chloroaceramides like TopNotch, Surpass, Har- when they are used year after year. Currently, ALS- follow up with a non-ALSpostemergence treatment. ness, Dual, Lasso and Frontier, and growth regu- resistant waterhemp is a problem in many parts of "Resistant weed populations can take over a lators like 2,4-0 and Banvel.) the Corn Belt and is moving east. Growers in Ne- field without much warning," says Fred Roeth, weed • Rotating to a perennial like alfalfa where practi- braska are also battling ALS-resistant shauercane. specialist with the University of Nebraska. "On a con- cal. Crops with different life cycles combat resis- And ALS-resistant smooth pigweed was recently tinuous ALSprogram, }UU can go from good control tance by competing with different species of identified in Kentucky. to only 60 percent control in just one year" weeds. "Once weeds become resistant to ALSinhibitor Because ALSresistance is transferred by pol- "It's important (0 keep the weeds guessing by ALS-resistant waterhemp is a problem in herbicides, we lose the utility of these herbiddes len, it can spread quickly over fence lines, county using a variety of strategies for control," concludes many parts of the Corn Belt. forever," says Gordon Harvey, weed scientist with lines and even state lines, notes Roeth. "If farmers Harvey .• lrll [11: I (!fJ.li!] ~ I L' 1~!.4'~1 May 30, 1997 USDA announces final EQIP program rules Panel rules for u.s. on Final rule defines a large confined life habitat enhancement. Incentive payments can be storage or treatment facilities. The final rule defines hormone ban dispute livestock operation as more than 1,000 animal units made for up to three years to encourage producers to perform land management practices such as nutrient, a large confined livestock operation as one with more than 1,000 animal units. A WOrld Trade Organization (wrO) dispute panel recently ruled that the European A griculture Secretary Dan Glickman an- nounced on May 20 the publication of the final rules for USDA's new Environmental Quality manure, irrigation water, wildlife, and integrated pest management. Total cost-share and incentive payments are limited to $10,000 per person per year and That's an area of concern for Michigan Farm Bureau Uvestock Specialist Kevin Kirk, who served Union's ban on beef treated with growth hormones is not based on sound science and violates free on the State's Technical Committee, further explain- trade rules. Incentives Program (EQIP), making long-term con- S5O,000for the length of the contract, which can run ing that the rules do allow the NRCS state conserva- The interim ruling in favor of the United servation contracts and funding available to farmers from five to 10 years. tionists, after consultation with the State Technical States found that the EU's restrictive measure and and ranchers to improve the environmental health For fiscal year 1997, at least 65 percent of the Committee, to modify this national standard to policies on hormone-treated beef are out of line of the nation's farmland. funds will be used in locally identified priority areas, meet state needs. However, any proposed modifica- with wro accords. The panel concluded the EU "EQIP will help farmers throughout the country and up to 35 percent can be used for other signifi- tion must be approved by the chief of the NRCS. should lift the ban and bring its policies on hor- address some of their most pressing natural resource cant statewide natural resource concerns. "Why should these larger operations be penal- mone-treated beef in line with free trade accords. concerns - including soil erosion, water quality and Those who agree to address the primary conser- ized by not being allowed to participate in this pro- "U.S. farmers and ranchers, as well as those quantity, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and grazing lands. vation concerns in the priority areas will be given gram?" Kirk challenged. "We're concerned, since in several other countries, have been discrimi- Healthier lands, cleaner water and better wildlife preference for an EQIP contract. The program is limit- more and more Michigan livestock operations are nated against by not being able to sell beef for habitat on private lands will benefit all Americans for ed to persons who are engaged in livestock or agricul- expanding, that we need to focus our efforts on use in Europe," said Dean Kleckner, president of generations to come," Glickman said. tural production. Nationally, one-half of the funds are these operations as well, simply because they're the American Farm Bureau Federation. Compre- With an annual budget of S200 million autho- targeted to livestock-related natural resource needs most likely to need and use manure storage facili- hensive scientific reviews have found no human rized through 2002, EQIP is USDA's largest conser- and the remainder to other significant conservation ties, for example, which need to be properly de- health concerns resulting from beef produced vation program designed to conserve and improve priorities associated with crop production. signed and constructed. These so-called large farms with growth promotants. land while it remains in agricultural production. Large confined livestock operations not are becoming more the norm than the exception." "It has taken nearly 10 years to resolve this trade EQIP provides cost~share assistance for up to 75 eligible under EQIP According to USDA guidelines, 1,000 animal dispute although we now fully expect the EU to ap- percent of the cost of cenain conservation practices, The 1996 farm bill prohibits providing EQIP units would equate to 1,000 feeder steers, 1,500 to peal the wro panel's preliminary decision, Kleckner such as grassed waterways, filter strips, manure man- cost-share assistance to large confined livestock 2,000 calves, 740 dairy cows, 450,000 broilers, or said. Their appeal not withstanding, they must either agement facilities, capping abandoned wells and wild- operations for the construction of animal waste about 50,000 turkey hens. For swine, 1,000 animal lift their impon ban or pay compensation to the U.S." units is equivalent to approximately 2,400 to 2,700 . Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Canada sows, o( about 9,000 feeder pigs. joined the U.S. in challenging the European Union. Kirk says that the EQIP funds should be dis- The U.S. complaint was based on the sanitary/phy- tributed based on environmental needs and bene- tosanitary statutes of the Uruguay Round of the Gen- fits returned for the dollars disbursed, not on the eral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. GATT requires size of the individual's farm operation. He's hopeful any wro member applying measures to protect its that Michigan will ultimately amend the l,ooo-ani- people or industry to base its measures on scientific mal unit requirement to allow bigger operations to principles. utilize the EQIP program as well. The EU is expected to appeal, which could To qualify for EQIP consideration, producers take three to four months. The finding could must have a site-specific conservation plan devel- lead to a wro order requiring the EU to lift the oped in cooperation with local NRCS staff. Conser- ban or pay compensation to the U.S. based on vation plans must address primary natural resource the amount of lost sales from the United States. concerns and are subject to NRCS technical stan- The debate over beef produced with hor- dards. For more information, contact your local mones began in 1988. The Uruguay Round trade NRCS office, Farm Service Agency or your local MSU talks established the sound science criteria for sani- Extension office. Information is also available on tary and phytosanitary issues, and formation of the The final rules for EQIP will cost-share up to 75 percent of the cost of certain conservation prac- NRCS's World Wide Web site at: wro provided the U.S. an objective forum to dis- tices, such as construction of manure management facilities. hup://www.nrcs.usda.gov • pute the EU ban.• Pump up the value of vacation dollars and have more fun with Farm Bureau's theme park discount program. How does Walt DisneyWorld, SeaWorld or Cedar Point sound? Or the Detroit Zoo, Pleasure Island or the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village? With your Farm Bureau membership, you can receive discounts on admission for these parks and many more. For more information, contact your county Farm Bureau or call 800-292-2680, ext. 3237. Don't forget to use Don t forget to 6 your Farm Bureau VISA book your trips with wherever you have fun. Farm Bureau Travel. ... MICHIGAN ••• FARM BUREAU h'l::l~ May 30, 1997 Debunking some precision ag myths order to take advantage of precision agriculture. his fields with precise applications of fertilizer, lime, farmer achieves with precision agriculture tech- It's not just farmers with thousands of acres who micronutrients, seeding rates, pesticides, etc. niques may be different from the results his neigh- are turning to precision agriculture. Com and • Myth: }f)u must be a computer expert. bor achieves. For example: "Farmer B" has been soybean farmers with 400 acres and vegetable With just a little instruction and support, farm- conscientious in the past about applying lime to growers with 200 acres are reading the precision ag ers who don't even own a personal computer are correct soil pH. Grid soil sampling indicates lime menu and selecting the techniques and technolo- able to use sophisticated computer hardware and applications are necessary on only 20 percent of his gies that fit with their crop production Systems. software for collecting detailed, georeferenced data crop acres. "Farmer A"has been negligent with lime These farmers usually choose one aspect of preci- on their cropping systems. While some farmers are applications, and grid soil sampling indicates he sion agriculture - grid soil sampling, for example adept at using computer software to create yield must apply lime to 90 percent of his acres. Grid soil - as an entry point and over time incorporate maps and cropping prescriptions, others leave sampling has saved "Farmer B" on his lime applica- Perry M. Petersen, other technologies such as variable rate applica- those tasks to experts such as Terra's cropping sys- tions and has caused his neighbor to spend more. c.P. Ag.-CCA. tems advisers. The extent to which a farmer gets tions or georeferenced yield monitoring. However, "Farmer A"has boosted his potential to Corporate Manager, • Myth: Precision agriculture costs are prohibitive. involved in precision agriculture's technologies is a achieve yield improvements in his fields. precision Agriculture, A farmer does not have to make an initial matter of personal preference. The introduction of any new technology is often Terra Industries Inc. investment of $10,000 or more to get involved with • Myth: What works for neighbors works for you. accompanied with misinformation or misunderstand- P at Trail, Terra's cropping systems adviser based in Marshall, Michigan, talks to a lot of farmers, and he hears a wide range of opin- ions and comments on precision agriculture. In the precision agriculture. There are relatively inexpen- sive ways for a farmer to begin compiling data about his land and crops. One method is to collect weath- er data. A weather database, with detailed informa- The equipment a farmer needs to implement precision agriculture technologies on his farm may be somewhat different from the equipment needed by a farmer located just across the highway. For ing. Fortunately, expens like Terra's cropping systems advisers can help fanners sort through the myths and the realities of precision agriculture .• course of these conversations, Trail has discovered example: "Farmer A"uses a global positioning sys- some misconceptions or myths farmers have about tion on temperature and precipitation variations, can be a valuable management tool, especially when tem (GPS) receiver capable of receiving FM-based .,Terra- precision agriculture. used in conjunction with georeferenced data on soU differential corrections. However, electric power PRECISION IN AGRICULTIJRE- Trail has developed a list of the most common conditions and yields. Even grid soUsampling is less lines running alongside "Farmer B's" fields interfere Perry M. Petersen, c.P. Ag.-CCA, myths. They are presented here, along with the expensive than purchasing yield monitormg equip- with an FM-based signal, making it necessary for Corporate Manager, Precision Agriculture facts about what is often touted as the most signifi- ment. Yet, georeferenced grid soil sampling may "Farmer Bitto use a GPS receiver designed to pick Terra Industries Inc. cant crop production advance in the last 50 years. have a big payback because it allows a farmer to up differential corrections from an AMsignal pro- Phone: (800) 831-1002 & (712) 277-1340 Fax: (712) 277-7383 • Myth: lbu have to be one of the "bigguys" in identify and manage a majority of the variables in vided by the Coast Guard. likewise, the results one Swine fever infects another 10, total of 164 Dutch farms T en more pig farms have been infected with swine fever, bringing the number of farms af- fected to 164, the Dutch Agriculture ministry said su.per (soo' -per) adj. superior to; recently. The 10 new farms afflicted with the disease are located in the southern Netherlands, which better than others . has been at the heart of the epidemic since it broke out Feb. 4. Some 14,000 animals from the infected farms will be slaughtered and incinerated, minis- ex.tra strength (eks' -tra) adj. more try spokeswoman Angelique van Helvoort said. Some 220,000 pigs from 120 affected farms have already been destroyed. than is normal or expected; Pigs from surrounding farms may also be slaughtered as a preventive measure, she added. The pigs have been bought by the Dutch (strenkth) n. force, power, potency government before being destroyed in an effort to compensate the farmers whose pigs were infected. The European Commission has agreed to The definition of clean. finance 70 percent of the operation, the total cost of which has not been revealed. All transport of animals, pig sperm, ovules and embryos from affected areas has been strict- ly banned. Swine fever is highly contagious and usual- ly fatal to pigs but harmless for humans. • Della-Super@ At standard benchmark • Della-Extra StrengthT~Packs top dilution ratios, it delivers higher ppm of alkalinity cleaning power that's effective in water with even Substitute bees CQuid and chlorine than counter the decline in 45+ grains of hard- European honeybees, most of the competi- ness. Lower cost - ~ research experts say tion. One of the per-use. Prevents he declining numbers of European honeybees have been of concern to farmers. Researchers lowest-cost-per-use tough milk soils at the Agriculture Department's Bee Biology Lab at cleaners on the from redepositing. Utah State University have come up with alterna- tives varieties of bees that could pollinate plants in market. place of the honeybees. European honeybees have been ravaged by a variety of diseases and mites in the past sever- al years. But Vincent Tepedino, a research entomologist for USDA, notes that there are 3,000 to 5,000 species of bees in the United States. According to research entomologist ]orki Bosch, honeybees are not necessarily the most efficient pollinators anyway. Sometimes Europe- an honeybees don't rub up against the right parts of the flower. They also don't like to visit multiple trees, while some trees need pollen from other trees because they won't pollinate themselves. The Utah native blue orchard bees, on the other hand, begin pollinating earlier in the year, work longer hours, and don't mind rain and cold weather. They also tend to switch trees; DellaTMperformance products work harder for you. 250 blue orchard bees can pollinate the same orchard space that about 20,000 honeybees can. The lab has been studying other bees, like the alfalfa leaf-cutter bee, to pollinate indoor hybrid plants and endangered native plants. Nei- ther the blue orchard bee, nor the alfalfa leaf- cutter bee make honey. 11100 N. Congress Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64153 @ Copyright 1997, Alfa Laval Agri Inc. AL01-97 Teaching is simply a priority for $30,000 prize winner O ne of 16 children on a small Michigan dairy farm, Gary Anderson grew up in.a world of hard work woven together wllh the wonders of nature. These threads still define ., , •~\ " student," says one. Anderson works hard to follow through on his course plans and is almost obsessive about fairness. "Equity is important," he says. "I can be sym- the texture of life for the animal science professor pathetic to students, but I also have to treat every- who was named to receive this year's S30,000 prize . one fairly. I hope students don't ever have to won- for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achieve- der if they are getting what's coming to them." ment at the University of California, Davis. Despite all of his attention to organization and Believed to be the largest individual award of preparation, Anderson admits there are still those its kind in the nation, the annual prize pays tribute bad days at the lectern when he doubts that he is to campus faculty members who combine outstand- connecting with his young audience. ing undergraduate teaching with remarkable schol- "I think my lecture is lasting forever and look arly achievement. at my watch only to find I've talked for only five Established by the UC Davis Foundation minutes," he recalls ruefully. through gifts from the Davis Chancellor's Club Fel. While most undergraduate teaching is con- lows, the prize is based on the recommendations of fined to the lecture and lab, graduate education for both academic peers and students. It will be award- Anderson's students often occurs in the campus ed to Anderson at a gala dinner May 22 in Freeborn barns, standing watch over a pregnant animal. Hall. "I've spent many nights sleeping in one of the "This award is a small tangible expression of research barns, just taking my turn," said Anderson. our gratitude to those who excel in their mission of Professor Gary Anderson, foreground, examines pregnant goats in the campus research "It's important to take your turn." teaching," said Julita Fang, chair of the foundation, barns. Anderson, a Michigan native, is the recipient of the 1997 Award for Undergraduate He tries to maintain an atmosphere of mutual a nonprofit organization that supports UC Davis. Teaching and Scholarly Achievement at the University of California, Davis. respect and friendship among his graduate stu- An international leader in the field of embryo Anderson's colleagues praise him for his practi- ethic and the teaching model of Robert Foote, his dents. During long days in the lab or around the physiology, Anderson focuses most of his teaching cal devotion to teaching, noting that after 23 years in major professor at Cornell. holidays, Anderson frequently prepares multi- and research on the reproduction of mammals, the lectUre hall he still "frets" over every lectUre, lab "He believed one had to place a high priority course meals for his student group. It's all part of particularly livestock species. He has received nu- and seminar. He not only continues to evaluate the on teaching, and he put a lot of time into teaching," his philosophy that learning is hard work, but it merous teaching awards, and his outstanding re- content of lectures that he has delivered countless recalled Anderson. "He rarely stated his philosopy, need not be painful. Furthermore, he feels genuine- search achievements were honored by the Ameri. times, but, also continues to practice their delivery. but he lived it." ly indebted to his graduate students. can Society of Animal Science, which presented him Students, meanwhile, give Anderson high Since those first years on campus, Anderson's "I stay current in this field through what my with its 1995 Research Award in Physiology. marks for his enthusiasm, sense of humor, organiza- own teaching style has changed little. He's just graduate students are learning, and our lab con tin- His research projects are concentrated in four tion, approachability ... and "cool" neckties. His more relaxed, he believes. He offers no secrets to ues to be competitive and stay funded through their areas: understanding the biological barrier that excitement about his subject intrigues them. t~ching, aside from meticulous organization and work," he said. prevents successful cross-species pregnancies, im- Anderson was never anxious to leave the fami- preparation. He still mulls over every lecture trying Those are the more tangible rewards of teach- proving milk composition by transferring genes into ly farm when he headed off to study dairy science at to think of ways to make better transitions between ing. But for the most part, the payback is very simple. cows to change their milk proteins, isolating embry- Michigan State University. But as the 11th child in subjects. And, yes, he does still practice the delivery "It sounds hokey, but the reward is when a onic stem cells from embryos of domestic livestock, the Anderson clan, with an older brother already of each lecture, since he isn't naturally comfortable student says 'thank you, I enjoyed your class and I and examining the reproductive processes in van- interested in running the farm, he realized his ca- as a public speaker. learned something,'" says Anderson. "Because the ous animal species ranging from mice to horses. reer path would likely lead elsewhere. "To be a truly effective teacher takes a commit- two are not the same." He currently is teaching lecture and Iaborato- He originally planned to become a high ment of time and energy," he said. "The night be- That's whatJoan Rowe from Anderson's first ry courses on the physiology of reproduction. In school biology teacher. One semester of student fore a lecture is sacred. I don't go anywhere. I'm at animal science class back in 1974 said when she addition to classroom teaching, he serves each year teaching and the guidance of a college professor home working on my lecture." returned recently, not as a student, but as a faculty as the major professor to several graduate students instead steered him toward graduate school at Cor- He continually draws upon his ongoing re- member in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medi- and as a major adviser to about 20 undergraduate nell University, where the excitement of scientific search in the area of embryo development to fuel cine. She is just one of Anderson's many former students. research snared him. his classroom lectures. This synergy can be power- students who have gone on to careers in veterinary "Ideally, all our faculty members strive for a In 1973, after obtaining his doctoral degree in ful, and he is encouraged that UC increasingly views medicine or as faculty members at research univer- balanced blending of their research and teaching venebrate physiology from Cornell, Anderson itself as a strong teaching campus as well as a pow- sities throughout the nation. activities.", said UC Davis Chancellor Larry Vander- joined the faculty of the UC Davis animal science erful research institution. "Dr. Anderson has touched the lives of many haef. "Gary Anderson is the exemplar. Melding his department. Fresh out of graduate school, he recalls Students comment that Anderson seems to students at UC Davis," Rowe wrote in supporting work as teacher and researcher, he is wholehearted- arriving in Davis looking younger than many of the really care about his students and how they are his nomination for the teaching prize. "His teaching Iy committed to his students as an integral part of students in his introductory animal science class. doing in his classes. should be celebrated as one of the richest experi- the scientific endeavor." He intuitively fell back on his farm-bred work "He hasn't forgotten what it's like to be a ences of a UC Davis education .• American Cyanamid obtains EPA registration for Exclusive German ag exhibit at Bavarian Festival Lightning™ herbicide A merican Cyanamid Company has obtained registration for lightning herbicide from the on all soil typeS, lightning can be used in all tillage systems. T he 3~ Annual Bavarian Festival, with the help of l~ sponsors Big Chief Sugar and Star of the West Milling Company, is pleased to present a a national meat company in America! View antique farm equipment and local and regional farm displays as well as a petting zoo and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "lighming has all the benefits farmers want," unique exhibit originally created for the German animal exhibit. lightning is an imidawlinone herbicide that says Barney Bernstein, Ph.D., lighming product Embassy in Washington, D.C. This display has now Also new to the festival this year will be the provides one-pass contact and residual control of manager. "It provides one-pass control of grasses been converted to a fabulous traveling exhibit that Heritage Art Display. VISitors can view old-world most grasses and broadleaves, including foxtails, crab- and broadleaves and residual weed control through is free for public viewing during the festival, June 6- handiwork as real artisans share the tastes, sounds grass, woolly cupgrass, wild-proso millet, velvetleaf, canopy." 14, at Heritage Park in Frankenmuth. and special secrets of their crafts. Crafts include cocklebur and lambsquarters. The product is for use Am~rican Cyanamid is a subsidiary of American The exhibit contains 50 panels of visuals, photos German pastry making, cottage cheese making, with IMI-CORN@ seed hybrids only. Home Products, which is one of the world's largest and text, which tell the story of the tremendous con- dulcimer music, rope braiding, soap making, Scher- Optimal application timing for lightning is early research-based pharmaceutical and health-care prod- tributions to U.S.agriculture and rural life by German enschnitte (German paper cutting), portrait paint- postemergence, when weeds are 1 inch to 4 inches ucts companies, and is a leading developer, manufac- immigrants and their descendants. Highlighted are ing, spinning and weaving. Many of these talented tallj however, it can be applied until com is 12 inches turer and marketer of prescription drugs and over- household names like Oscar Mayer and HJ. Heinz, as artists and crafters will offer their handmade items tall. Grasses and broadleaves are controlled on con- the-counter medications. well as Anheuser-Busch and ~euser. for sale. The Heritage Art Display is sponsored by tact and later germinating flushes are controlled be- Growers wanting information about UGHT- Learn how Oscar Mayer as a young boy in Blue Cross Blue Shield and Nonhwest Airlines. cause lightning provides residual control to canopy. NING should contact their local Cyanamid Agri- Bavaria dreamed of having his own meat market - For more information, call the festival office at Applied at a low use rate of 1.28 ounces per acre Center TN dealer.. eventually far surpassing his dream and establishing (517) 652-8155 .• Coordinator retained to bolster state~ white License of commercial pesticide applicator wheat production suspended by MDA T he need to bolster white wheat production in state is being underscored by the hiring of a coordinator by Michigan millers to work with growers, agribusiness, crop advisors and ultimately, growers' renewed enthusiasm for wheat production. Art Loeffler, spokesperson at Star of the West Milling says the position will continue into Fall, A decision to suspend the commerdal pesti - dde applicator license of Organic lawns, Inc. of Novi, and impnc;e an adminiStrative fine of $8,000 against them was made April 9 by Dan Wyant, Director Wydnt said the findings of the formal hearing confirmed all of the above allegations and recom- mended that he issue an administrative fine of $8,000 plus deny the commerdal pestidde applicator license agronomy researchers. perhaps longer. of the Michigan Depanment of Agriculture (MDA). of Organic Lawns, Inc. for 180 days. He said this order Jim Thews, who recently retired from Michi- "Jim's primary responsibility will be the provi- According to Wydnt, the dedsion is based on effectively places Organic Lawns, Inc., out of the busi- gan State University Extension in Saginaw County, sion of information to growers on the importance recommendations from a formal hearing first initiated ness of applying pestiddes for hire in the State of began his duties earlier this month. of white wheat as a cash crop and the benefits on July 23, 1996. The hearing was held to address Michigan for the 1997 application season. His position is being supported by Star of the wheat provides in the crop rotation," Loeffler says. violations of the Natural Resources and Environmental "We want to inform the public of this enforce- West in Frankenmuth, Chelsea Milling Company in "He will also network with others in the wheat in- Protection Act of 1994, (Public Act 451, part 83, Pesti- ment action so that any person expecting pesticide Chelsea, Knappen Milling in Augusta, and King Mill- dustry about the progress of the crop." dde ControQ. application services from Organic Lawns will know ing in Lowell. Thews says that he will work throughout The changes included: that this action prevents delivery of these services for Thews will also be involved with MSU's Wheat Michigan's wheat growing regions to make growers • two counts of offering for sale a pestidde not regis- 180 days," Wyant said. 2000 program which has a membership of about and others aware of advances in wheat growing tered in the State of Michigan; Attorney General Frank Kelly said, "It is my hope 1,000 growers . technology via field workshops, personal contact, • failing to keep records of general-use pesticides; that the company has learned a valuable lesson from "Jim will be in a position to advocate and add wheat plant management clinics and pre-plant seed • applying a pestidde without entering into a service its mistakes and change their method of operation." to the coordination of our education programs and drill clinics in late summer. agreement; Questions related to this action against Organic workshops for growers and agribusiness persons," More information about Thews' plans can be • failing to provide a precautionary warning at the lawns, Inc., may be directed to MDKs regional office says Steve Poindexter, Wheat 2000 chairperson and obtained by calling him (a mobile telephone) at time of pesticide application; and in Southfield at 810-356-1700 or by calling the Pesti- MSU Extension agricultural agent in Saginaw Coun- 517-284-1053 or by writing to him at 3780 Conklin • three counts of making false, misleading, deceptive cide and Plant Pest Management Division in Lansing at ty. "I think this will be a boost to our program and Drive, Saginaw, MI 48603 .• or fraudulent representations on pesticide safety. 517-373-1087.• Ethanol excise tax Michigan auctioneers attend Certified exemption subject of budget Auctioneers Institute negotiations F our Michigan Auctioneers attended this years Cenified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). They are Dave Albrecht of Vassar,Jerry Cole of Beulah, How- College of Business, professionals serving the auction industry, and nationally recognized auctioneers. To qualify for the CAIprogram, auctioneers Legislators Ignoring economic and envi- the U.S. ethanol industry. There are now 43 ethanol ell Davis of Brighton, and Matt Thornton of Kalama- must meet strict educational and experiential require- ronmental benefits of alternative fuel plants in 20 different states with a capital invest- zoo. Allare members of the Michigan State Auction- ments. To earn the CAIdesignation, they must com- T he 5A-cent excise tax exemption for ethanol ment of about 13 billion, which creates about blended fuels, set to expire in the year 2000, eers Association (MSM), and the National Auction- plete the three courses, pass examinations, and pre- 40,000 jobs direct and indirectly." is being targeted for early elimination by eers Association (NM). pare an auction summary repon. Maintaining the Boehm claims that the economic incentive is Rep. BillArcher (R-Tex.), when the House Ways and The CAIdesignation is the highest designation designation requires that one be a member in good needed to allow for continued improvements in Means Committee begins to write its version of the awarded in the auction industry. The program is a standing of the AMI,the NM, and complete at least production efficiencies of the alternative fuel. Im- budget reconciliation tax bill. three-week, one-week-a-year executive education 24 hours of continuing education every three years. provements in distillation processing, higher yield- Unfonunately for Michigan corn producers, program designed for decision makers in auction These individuals are among 124 auctioneers ing corn and the use of molecular technology have that move, if successful, would cost them approxi- finns and is offered by the Auction Marketing insti- who are candidates for the CAI designation. Only improved production efficiencies by as much as 8 mately 14 cents per bushel of com produced, and it tute (AMI)at Indiana University in Bloomington Ind. 882 auctioneers hold this prestigious designation. percent in recent years. means consumers would lose the environmental The curriculum indudes courses in finance, The MSM is extremely happy that these members Michigan Farm Bureau Public Affairs Director benefits of an alternative fuel, according to Michigan legal considerations, real estate, personal propeny, have chosen to better themselves and the services AIAlmy says the organization is urging Michigan Farm Bureau Commodity Specialist Bob Boehm. antiques and collectibles, appraisals, personal busi- they offer their clients and customers by attending congressmen to keep the excise tax exemption in Figures from a U.S. Depanment of Agriculture ness development, interpersonal communications, the Institute. For more information on MSM mem- place at least until the year 2000. He questions the repon issued this past week show that net farm marketing, and business management. Faculty for the bers, or membership, call Brian Lovellette at 517- political wisdom and irony of efforts to eliminate income nationwide would drop by 11 billion per program are selected from the Indiana University 372-7391. • the tax break. year, if the excise tax exemption were eliminated. "Ethanol has been proven, time and again, to Farm income losses could reach StO.2 billion over a improve air quality by reducing carbon monoxide five-year period, the repon concluded. emissions more effectively than any other fuel addi- "More than 500 million bushels of corn were tive," Almy said. "While Congress is basically consid- used last year to produce 1 billion gallons of etha- ering destroying the ethanol industry, the Environ- nol, reducing our dependency on imponed oil by mental Protection Agency is attempting to pass the 98,000 barrels per day," Boehm said. "The federal strictest clean air standards we have ever wimessed, excise tax credit is a primary economic incentive for to reduce harmful emissions.". New member elected to the National Potato Promotion Board T he National Potato Promotion Board welcomed 24 newly elected board representatives at its annual meeting held in March. This year's meeting mission of the awareness program is to involve more of the industry in the board's planning pro- cess and to help communicate the programs and celebrated the board's 25thanniversary. The indus- activities to the entire industry. try used this "silver" anniversary as a chance to New board members this year are: Bob Lay- reflect on the past while looking toward the "gold- ton, AZ; Doug Gunnels, CO; Frank Johns Jr., FL; en" opponunities of the future and the next 25 Gary Lands, FL; Lynn Loosli, ID; Richard Poteet, ID; years. Michigan State Auctioneers Association members (left to right): David Albrecht, Howell Edward Smith, ID; Scott Stecklein, ID; Carl Taylor, Pan of the board's bright future includes the Davis, Jerry Cole, Matt Thornton ID; Kenneth Atcheson, ME; Roben Walther, MI; new board members who are elected by districts Larry Reynen, MN; Gregory Stocker, MN; David and are responsible for sharing the concerns of Hankey, ND; John Child, NY;Tlffi Moomaw, OH; Efforts to improve wheat, sugar beet production these constituents. Other imponant board member tasks include communicating information about Bruce Richardson, VA;Brett Bergeson, WA;Nelson getting a boost from MSU Cox, WA; Richard Miller, WA;Kevin O'Rorke, WA; board activities back to the industry and taking an active role in the board awareness program. The Randy Bauscher, Imponer; Robeno Meza, Imponer; and Sam Wolf, Imponer .• F inding ways to reverse the decline in Michi- gan's sugar beet yields and reduce or prevent the threat of the fungus that nearly devastated the In the agreement, MSU will split the expenses with the SAC, which consists of growers, sugar beet processors and agribusiness operators. The 1996 wheat crop is a goal of Michigan State Univer- joint venture will suppon the cost for the agrono- Be cautious when around anhydrous ammonia sity research agronomists. mist's salary, research and equipment expenses. A A nhydrous ammonia is potentially one of the more dangerous chemicals used in agricul- ture, but taking appropriate precautions can reduce and safety chains on the tongue. Because the tanks are generally fitted with field tires, roadway speed!; should not exceed 25 miles per hour. Ian Gray, director of the Michigan Agricultur- al Experiment Station (MAES), says that the two dollar amount has not been specified. "We are extremely pleased with the assistance problems pose a serious risk to the continued the university is providing the industry," says John the risk for personal injury. Most injuries from anhydrous ammonia are viability of two of Michigan's more prominent agri- Spero, chair of the SAC and a grower near Saginaw. "It has a tremendous affinity for moisture, and the result of accidents, so personal protection cultural industries. "We are quite optimistic that the new agronomist even a small amount of anhydrous ammonia can equipment is essential, Doss says. Partly because of meetings with wheat indus- will be on the job by midsummer." inflict serious injury in seconds to body tissue, espe- When working with anhydrous ammonia, try leaders last year and a statewide conference "Extension and MAESagronomists have been cially the eyes, skin and respiratory tract," says always wear ventless goggles (standard eye protec- that focused on fusarium blight, generally known involved with the SAC from its beginning, helping Howard J. Doss, Michigan State University Exten- tion provides no protection) or a full-face shield, as "scab" in wheat, a major research program in- the committee to get organized and focus on what sion agricultural safety leader. loose-fitting rubber gloves with long cuffs that can volving 10 Upper Midwest universities is being needs to be done to preserve the value of this Anhydrous ammonia has such a sharp, pun- be rolled up to catch drips, and a long-sleeved shin proposed. industry," Gray says. gent odor that a person will not voluntarily remain or, preferably, coveralls. Shon-sleeved shirts do not Gray says Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, "It's clear to the SAC that a major overhaul in a concentration sufficient to cause substantial provide satisfactory protection. Nonh Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, is necessary in some pans of the industry if it is injury. But when a sudden release of concentrated Do not wear contact lenses when handling illinois, Missouri and Ohio (Kentucky and New- to survive and become more profitable, and it's anhydrous ammonia catches someone unprotected anhydrous ammonia because it will concentrate York may also become involved) share the com- also clear that the university needs to be much and unable to escape, severe injury, even death can behind the lens and intensify its caustic effects. mon problem of scab in wheat and barley. Gray's more involved in working with the industry to occur, Doss relates. Anyone working around or handling anhy- idea is to pool their talents to focus on scab abate- determine jOintly the priorities for research and About 80 percent of reponed accidents are drous ammonia should carry a 6- to 8-ounce ment research. Extension," he adds .• the result of improper procedure, lack of know)- squeeze bottle of fresh water accessible within sec- The group is hoping for 15.! million in edge or training about handling anhydrous ammo- onds on the side of the tank. research funding for five years from Congress. nia and failure to follow proper safety precautions. "Asimilar water container on the tractor can Gray credits Pat Han, MSU Extension plant pa- USDA adds new meat Before taking the anhydrous ammonia tank be a lifesaver if an anhydrous ammonia tank vents a thologist, and Rick Ward, MAES wheat breeder, safety rule - targets from the depot, inspect all couplings to make sure doud of vapor around the tank and the emergency they fit tightly and that there are no cracks, cuts, water supply," Doss says. for getting their counterparts to participate in spinal cord the project. abrasions, bulges, soft spots or blisters on any of the hoses, Doss advises. Make sure the tires are properly If someone is exposed to anhydrous ammo- nia, flush the exposed area with copious amounts of "I think we stand a reasonably good chance of obtaining the funding because this is such a T he Agriculture Depanment last Friday told its meat inspectors to ensure that high-speed meat stripping machines do not leave any fragments inflated and that the wheels' lugnuts are tight. The water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical atten- pervasive problem in the region and finding a solu- of spinal cord when the meat is processed. The correct size hitch pin and dip on the tank tongue is tion immediately, even if the exposure to anhydrous tion through our combined efforts is very impor- action is designed to keep brain and spinal cord also imponant for safe towing and adequate braking. ammonia is small. Do not apply any oils or ointment tant to the industries that require quality barley material out of meat, because those are the most Each time the tank is fIlled, check the level to the exposed area - oily substances can intensify and wheat production," Gray says. "Funher, this infectious pans of an animal with bovine spongi- gauge and the pressure gauge. The should be work- the damage from the burns. approach will be much more efficient in fmding a form encephalopathy-despite no reponed cases of ing properly and be consistent in their readings. Additional information about anhydrous am- solution because it will be fully integrated and not the disease in the United States. Don't use tanks with faulty gauges. monia handling safety can be obtained 24 hours a duplicate efforts to arrive at solutions." "We did see there was some spinal cord in The law requires an SMV (slow-moving vehi- day by fax from the MSU Depanment of Agricultural He estimates that between 40 and 60 re- these advanced meat recovery systems," said a cle) sign in good condition on the rear of the tank Engineering by calling 517-353-7823 .• searchers would be involved in the project, along USDAspokesperson. "If there is any suspicion of with numerous Extension specialists and agents any spinal cord in the meat, the inspector can take a Opposition to clean air standards grows who are involved in wheat and barley production sample and send it to the laboratory for analysis. A growing number of Democrats are joining a chorus of Republicans in voicing opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed has expressed frustration with the White House and the EPKs unwillingness to reach a compromise on the standards. Dingell says the standards "represent in the participating states. MAESand MSU Extension are also undergird- 'There should be no spinal cord in the final product." ing an agronomist position for the SUgaIDeet Ad- The new methods of stripping meat off bones new standards for ozone and paniculates. lWenty- a masterly contempt for good sense." vancement Committee (SAC), organized in Decem- produce 300 million to 400 million pounds of one conservative Democrats have expressed strong Many say Dingell's remarks could force the ber to focus on bolstering sugar beet production. ground meat each year. The stripping end products doubts about the standards to President Clinton. administration into a position where it will have to Sugar beet yields have been declining since the are combined with ground beef, sausages and hot Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), the ranking find middle ground on the issue. mid-1980s - by 25 percent, according to some dogs. USDA has developed a test to determine if Democrat on the House Commerce Committee, The American Farm Bureau Federation has growers. Michigan's sugar beet production was just any spinal cord tissue is contained in meat prod- said the science used by EPAis "unclear." Dingell expressed its strong opposition to the proposal .• over 2 million tons in 1996, the lowest since 1983. ucts .• A good worker is hard to find and keep W ith agriculture production processes edgeable as you would like, and with limited effon sible weaknesses as well training. Effective employee management requires and equipment becoming more com- turn the person into a competent worker. Now an S. Cultivating a network of possible sources of qual- solid direction from the top down, in terms of es- plicated, farmers are facing the in- employee's mistake could cost you your business. ified workers such as local ag teachers, area col- tablishing what is imponant regarding employee creasingly difficult challenge of recruiting and main- The challenge of hiring a good work~r can be leges and internship programs and scouting for performance, and making sure that you do not taining competent skilled employees. As the skill made easier by: good workers who may be looking to change establish disincentives to the employees. level requirements increase and your ability to pay 1. Identifying what you expect of an employee be- jobs or careers You cannot just hire people, expect them to competitive wages is squeezed, how do you find fore you look for one. Careful development of 6. Developing advenising methods suitable for the do a good job, and yell at them if they don't; you and maintain the people you need? your Terms of Employment disclosures required type of employment you have. For example, a need to be out there with them on a regular basis. Ten years ago, a strong back and willing hean by the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker "Farm Help Wanted - Call 616-555-0000" ad in a This includes going to the housing, if you provide were all the qualifications necessary. Han~n experi- Protection Act can be invaluable in communicat- local paper may not provide any suitable appli- housing, to determine if there are any problems. ence was a definite plus but was not a requirement for ing this to a prospective employee; cants but an ad in the same paper saying "Flexi- Training is one of the most imponant, and one many farm jobs. Business and government-required 2. Developing job descriptions for the positions you ble hours, outdoor work, competitive compensa- of the most under-utilized, tools that farmers have to paperwork was something that could be completed intend to fill; tion" may interest more talented people. improve worker productivity. Farmers need to consid- easily at the end of the week. Today farmers are 3. Adopting a job application process where appli- These suggestions take time to develop and imple- er investing in outside training. This will keep both spending more and more time on training, staffing, cations are always taken regardless of whether or ment, but the benefits can be substantial. you and your skilled workers informed and produc- record keeping and regulatory concerns. not you have any openings. Application forms Maintaining Satisfied Employees tive on current trends and requirements. Manyem- Initial employment documentation (mcluding should be constantly monitored for the proverbi- Once you find the right person, make sure that ployees view outside training as a reward (panicularly the Form 1-9,W-4, W-9 and personal data collection) al "diamond in the rough" and to make sure you person finds working conditions desirable. Employees when paid to attend) and will carry the training mes- alone can take more than an hour. Additionally, the are obtaining information useful in sorting out today care about benefit packages, health care, vaca- sage back to other employees. required training including the EPAWorker Protection the best possible applicants. Although caution tion days and retirement plans. Do you have these Another method is to form a development Standard, Employee Right-To-Know, annual tractor must be used to avoid discriminatory questions, things in place? Are you moving in this direction? plan for each skilled employee. These plans should and equipment safety training and cenified private a wide range of questions can be used. , People care even more about money. Incentives are identify a worker's strengths and weaknesses, and pestidde applicator trainingltesting amount to a sub- 4. Determining compensation rates not only of crudal for good worker productivity. Trying to excel create a specific set of goals and training experienc- stantial time and dollar investment in an employee. similar area agricultural operations but also of has little meaning for workers if they can only expect a es to feed off of strengths, including classroom and As the farm labor market becomes more and general businesses in your area who employ small pay increase, if any, regardless of performance. field work training. more competitive not only within agriculture but workers with similar skills. Use this information Keeping Workers Productive It is imponant to consider that you may no also with other employers (such as fast food estab- to develop compensation levels you would be Once workers are hired, it is imperative that a longer be able to do everything on your own to lishments) seeking to lure traditional agricultural willing to pay for various skill and responsibility clear message be sent to these employees on how keep up with the changing, marketplace and regula- workers, farmers must adopt and implement em- levels of a worker. This information will, also al- to conduct themselves. Make sure all equipment tory arena. As the workers skill levels increase, so ployment strategies. low you to focus on the more positive aspects of operators are properly trained and pesticide appli- must your management skills .• The neighborhood recruitment network days your compensation package and know your pos- cators are certified or have received proper handler Source: Regulatory Compliance Assistance Program are long gone with rural young people moving into business and industry with much higher compensa- tion levels than available in agriculture. As the knowledge and skill level required for many agricul- tural jobs increases, farm employers must become more sophisticated in finding, training, and meeting the needs and demands of this new type of work force. Many farm operations have changed their RoundupUltra' with IransSorble~hnology. attitude of workers as simple farmhands to profes- sional employees doing professional jobs. But, where do you find farm workers with pro- fessional attitudes? The answer: By being a good manager, who can clearly state to employees (and potential employees) what is expected of them, what lherels no other herbi~ide like it. they need to accomplish and how it is to be accom- Roundup Ultra™herbicide offers something no plished. The farm owner/manager must spend time and effon on recruiting, hiring and training individual other herbicide can claim - TransSorb™ Technology. employees. Go to Florida and Texas and personally recruit individuals who are capable of doing the job It's what gives Roundup Ultra improved upta'ke, you expect of them and be prepared to tell them what allowing quick penetration into the weed. For the you will offer for their services. Recruiting MId Hiring Workers superior weed control you expect from Roundup@in The most imponant responsibility in your business is hiring the right person. Full-time work- one complete, convenient formulation. ers who operate sophisticated equipment and deal with complicated laws regarding safety, chemicals, • One-to two-hour migrant workers and record-keeping are the most valuable input you may have (besides yourself and rainfastn ess. your family). It used to be easy to grab a person off the • No surfactants street who was dependable, though not as knowl- needed. Brazil demands trade concessions from u.s. • Less waiti ng after ecently, Brazilian President Fernando Hen- application. R rique Cardoso said the United States would have to make some concessions in free trade talks Ask for Roundup Ultra taking place in Brazil. Brazil may push for freer trade of its agricultural exports. with TransSorb The talks are taking place during the third ministerial meeting of the 34 Free Trade Area of the Technology. The Americas (FTM) signatory countries. The organiza- next generation of tion was started in 1994 for the purpose of setting up a free trade area of 1 billion potential consumers Roundup. by the year 2005, to be able to compete with the European Union. The talks are expected to be a "test of wills" between Washington and South America's Mercosur trade bloc, which includes Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil, the group's leader. Washington, represented by Commerce Secre- tary William Daley, wants to push free trade. Brazil wants to leave tariff talks until last, fearing that tariff lhe Next Generation of Roundup~ cuts would increase the rapidly expanding trade gap between the two sectors - $5.5 billion in 1996 and seen reaching up to $12 billion this year. Brazil wants assurance from the U.S. that free trade would apply to all sectors of trade, including agriculture. Brazilian agricultural exports are subject to a series of non-tariff barriers. Washington's cause was boosted by the publi- cation of an interview with Chilean Fmance Minister Eduardo Aninat, in Brazil's 0 Globo newspaper. Always read and follow the label directions. Roundup~ Roundup U!tra'" and TransSorb'. are trademarks of Monsanto Company. Aninat said Santiago placed a higher priority on free @1997 Monsanto Company. trade across the Americas than on Mercosur .• Public meetings feature draft recommendations to eliminate 18 from deer multi-agency committee charged with prepar- A ing recommendations to solve the problem of TB in free-ranging Michigan deer will host a se- • county area for bovine tuberculosis in 1997, and retest at regular jntervals thereafter. Continue monitoring of the situation by the bers are necessary. The committee preparing these recom- mendations, which has held several meetings The public meetings will be held at the following locations: ries of public meetings on key points of the draft • Escanaba,June 5, 6-8 p.m., Bay de Noc Com. Michigan Department of Community Health since December 1996, includes representatives recommendations during the month ofjune. munity College, Learning Resource Center by conducting TB skin tests on persons with from the Michigan Department of Natural Re- To date, TB-infected deer have been found Audilorium. Contact joy Olt, 906-786-5802, significant exposure to deer in the five-county sources, Michigan Department of Agriculture, in the five-county area of Akona, Alpena, Osco- ext. 158. area, even though at this time there are no Michigan Department of Community Health, da, Montmorency and Presque Isle. Public input known cases of bovine tuberculosis in hu- Michigan State University, U.S. Department of • Mt. Pleasant,june 10,6-9 p.m., Isabella Coun- from the meetings will be included in the writ- mans in Michigan. Agriculture, Michigan United Conservation ty Building, 201 North Main, Room 124. Con- ten recommendations to be delivered Aug. 1 to • Provide opportunities to the public to be- Clubs, Michigan Farm Bureau, private hunting tact Trace Anderson, 517-772-0911, ext. 302. the directors of the Michigan Department of come informed and participate in developing clubs and livestock producers. • Hillman,June 11,7-9 p.m., Hillman Communi. Natural Resources, the Michigan Department of a solution, given the long-term nature and In addition to seeking input at the public ty Center. Contact Tom Carlson, 517-785-4251. Agriculture and the Michigan Department of complexity of the bovine tuberculosis prob- meetings, the committee is encouraging anyone • Hubbard Lake,June 12, 1-3 p.m., Hubbard Community Health. lem in white-tailed deer in Michigan. with concerns or suggestions regarding the TB Lake Community Center. Contact Tom Carl- The committee's draft recommendations • Seek authority to prohibit the artificial feed- in deer issue in the Northeast to write to one of son, 517-785-4251. to eliminate TB from wild deer in Michigan in- ing of deer (including both baiting and winter these contacts: cludes the following key points which are up for • Mio,June 12, 7-9 p.m., Mio School Auditori- feeding) in the five-county area, and do not Dr. Stephen Schmitt, Veterinarian in discussion at the public forums: um. Contact Tom Carlson, 517-785-4251. allow deer numbers in deer management unit Charge, Rose Lake Wildlife Disease Laboratory, • Conduct studies on the infectiousness and 452 to increase. This is because prolonged Michigan Department of Natural Resources, • Cadillac, June 17,7-9 p.m., Cadillac School transmissibility of bovine tuberculosis in contact among large numbers of deer is 8562 East Stoll Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. Auditorium, 400 linden Street. Contact Don- white-tailed deer, in addition to research cur- thought to be a major factor in the transmis- Dr. Mike Chaddock, Division Director and na Boersma, 616-779-9380 (until 4 p.m.) rently being done on deer movements and sion of tuberculosis among deer, and experts State Veterinarian, Animal Industry Division, • livonia, June 24, 7-9 p.m., Schoolcraft College, economic impact. believe the disease can only be eliminated Michigan Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box West Waterman Campus Center, 18600 Hag- • Continue surveillance for bovine tuberculosis from the deer herd by maintaining low deer 30017, Lansing, MI 48909 . gerty Road. Contact Mar&aret Edmonds, 313- in white-tailed deer in the affected five-coun- numbers and stopping supplemental feeding Dr. David Johnson, Chief Executive Officer/ 462-4400, ext. 4475. ty area (Akona, Alpena, Oscoda, Montmoren- of deer in the affected area . Chief Medical Executive, Community Public • Walker,June 25, 6-9 p.m., City of Walker Com- cy, Presque Isle) and statewide. In addition, • Periodically re-evaluate the situation to deter- Health Agency, Michigan Department of Com- munity Building, 4243 Remembrance Road, monitor elk and other species of wildlife. mine if more stringent deer-control measures, munity Health, P.O. Box 30195, Lansing, MI NW. Contact Melanie, 616-453-6311. • Test all livestock within the affected five- such as further reduction in total deer num- 48909 .• MSU agri-marketing team national runner-up or the second time in three years, Michigan F State University's "Spartan Agri-Marketers" finished second in the prestigious 1997 National included Charles Snyder, Michigan FFAProjects Consultantj Camden Publicationsj Progressive Fannerj the Michigan Milk Producers Associationj presented their plan to over 600 agricultural marketing and commu- nication professionals. Other team members attending the conference were: Jill Raterink Animal Science senior Agri-Marketing Association's (NAMA)Studen~ Mar- and the Michigan Agri-Business Association. The advisors for MSU-NAMA Nicole Benedict ANRCommunications senior keting Competition, April 16-18 at the Nashville The five-person presentation team included are Dr. Kirk Heinze, Dept. of Agri- Eric Lefevre Food Systems Management junior Convention Center. Dan Bihlmeyer, Agribusiness Management senior cultural and Extension Educationj Kate Feuerstein Food Systems Management junior The MSU team advanced to the "Final Four" from Manchesterj Tonia Kopenaal, Agriculture and and Josh Merchant, Michigan Farm Dawn Green Agribusiness Management junior with victories in the qualifyjng and semi-finaI heats. Natural Resources (ANR)Communications senior Bureau. Brian Devine Agribusiness Management sophomore Thiny-one college and university teams from across from Zeelandj Steve Tomac, ANRCommunications In 1995, the MSU-NAMAteam the country competed, the most ever in the 22-year- senior from Chesaningj MollyAvis,ANRCommunica- placed second in the competition Dacron Birchmeier ANRCommunications sophomore old competition. tions junior from Vicksburgj and Brooke Totzske,a in St. Louis. This year's winner was Chad Paalman ANRCommunications sophomore Each student team develops and presents a Baroda native and Agribusiness Management fresh- the University of Florida, marketing Laura Henne ANR Communications sophomore complete and comprehensive marketing plan to man. During the "Fmal Four" round, these students Predator, a new insecticide .• Callista Ransom ANRCommunications sophomore agricultural marketing, advertising and public rela- Erica Root ANRCommunications freshman tions professionals judging the contest. Teams are Nichole Potgetter ANRCommunications freshman evaluated on both their oral presentations and their Melissa Wright ANRCommunications freshman written summaries. The MSU team spent seven months preparing for the competition. Team members unable to attend were: For its product, the MSU squad chose the Carrie Alwin ANRCommunications sophomore sand-manure separator, which processes sand-laden Amy Brodeur ANRCommunications senior manure, rendering the sand reusable, the manure Lori Chamberlain ANRCommunications junior more manageable, thus saving farmers money. Erinn Dempsey Animal Science senior Teams are prohibited from using goods and services Shannon Fisher ANRCommunications junior currently on the market, but they may select prod- Dana Kirk Biochemical Engineering sophomore ucts in the research and development stage. Lana Rowe ANRCommunications sophomore The MSU team received financial and techni- cal assistance from the MSU College of Agriculture Darrin Siemen ANRCommunications freshman and Natural Resources and faculty, Mclanahan Cor- Scott Tanis ANRCommunications junior poration (Pennsylvania), Michigan Farm Bureau, John Tomasek ANRCommunications senior ANRComputer Services, Biggs/Gilmore Communi- The MSU NAMA presentation team includes: (back row) (I-r) Dan Bihlmeyer, Jennifer Ward ANRCommunications sophomore cations, and Pace & Partners. Additional sponsors Steve Tomac, Tonia Kopenaal, (front row) Brooke Totzske, Molly Avis USBamends strategic plan, approves new projects How to predict when the leafhopper may ride ith international and domestic consump- sion, USB is expanding its communication ef- air currents into Michigan W tion of U.S. soybeans on the rise, the Unit- forts with producers and consumers, while en- o you find it a little hard to believe that a ed Soybean Board (USB) is stepping up its efforts to build demand, increase utilization and improve hancing coordination with Qualified State Soy- bean Boards (QSSB) and industry partners. D bunch of bad bugs could ride air currents all the way from the Gulf of Mexico region into Michi- The adult leafhopper is about 118 inch long, has wings, is lime green and bullet-shaped, and tends to hop or skitter sideways on six legs when soybean production. Last year, U.S. soybean producers harvest- gan to attack crops? disturbed. A hand lens and an insect identification At the recent USB board of directors meet- ed the second-largest crop ever, 2.4 billion bush- That's some 1,500 miles away, yet every year sheet or booklet may be needed. ing, held March 7 - 10 in St. Louis, the board els, half of which was exported. With the inter- hordes of potato leafhoppers manage to get aloft "Growers can test the accuracy of their weath. amended its current long-range strategic plan. national market growing faster than anticipated, and ride upper-level winds into the Upper Midwest er observation by using a sweep net on alfalfa or USB also invested more than $2.5 million in USB has amended its previous International and begin feeding on several crops, including soy- weedy field edges the next day," DiFonzo says. checkoff funds for 36 new projects. Marketing goal. The board's new goal is to in- beans, dry edible beans, alfalfa and potatoes. "Leafhoppers can appear so suddenly that a person "The projects we approved at the meeting crease soy exports and its market share of the Christina DiFonzo, Michigan State University would think they must have been lurking in soil, will play an important role in achieving the worldwide export market from 1 billion to 1.5 Extension field crop entomologist and pesticide leaf litter or fence rows waiting for a juicy crop to amended Long-Range Strategic Plan," says USB billion bushels by 2005. education coordinator, calls the leafhopper the attack." Chairman David Winkles of Sumter, S.C. Domestic utilization already has reached "ultimate snow bird." Once in Michigan, leafhoppers will continue "USB's Long-Range Strategic Plan outlines the 1.2 billion bushels. Having revised the Domestic "It spends its winters in the southern United to produce offspring until killing frosts arrive. soybean checkoff's mission and strategic direction Marketing goal, USB is working to increase do- States in permanent breeding areas along the Gulf, Because of the severe damage done by both by establishing ambitious administrative and pro- mestic use to 1.5 billion bushels by increasing and as warmer weather moves northward, the leaf- leafhopper nymphs and adults as they feed on the gram area goals in international and domestic mar- soy utilization through value-added production, hopper populations begins to migrate northward," plants, growers should monitor fields carefully and keting, new uses and production. Equally impor- edible products utilization and market share, Difonzo says. apply controls according to the economic threshold tant to these goals are soybean quality, trade analy- and industrial products utilization and market The weather pattern most conducive to the level for that crop, which can range from one adult sis and producer communications. share. leafhoppers' flight north consists of a low pressure or nymph per 8- to 12-inch alfalfa plant to one or "USB's strategic direction is not only to USB is confident the revised New Uses goal system (its front moving eastward) over the Great more adults per trifoliate leaf in soybeans. increase utilization to 3 billion bushels by 2005, of developing eight new uses by 2005 will in- Plains, a high pressure dome over the eastern Unit- The economic thresholds and appropriate con- but also to improve U.S. soybean production crease U.S. soybean utilization. The previous ed States and, flowing between rhem, a vigorous trol methods are in MSUExtension bulletins E-I582, efficiencies," explains Winkles. "Our mission is New Uses goal has not been amended, an em- south to southwesterly wind. "Insect and Nematode Control in field and Forage to create an environment so U.S. soybean pro- phasis is being placed on quality - developing Difonzo says that when growers see that for- Crops," and E-0312, "Insect, Disease and Nematode ducers can maximize profits." higher yielding, higher protein and higher oil mation on the weather map, they can expect leaf- Control in Commercial Vegetable Crops." 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Large rooms, hard- Ph 217-762-8541 Fax 217-762-4616 Alto, Michigan (Just northwest of 1-517-547-4118 los with 1 year Patz No liquids or deter- wood floors, 3 bed- unloader. One 1-616-868-6040 Grand Rapids) gents used. 50% rooms, 2 1/2 baths, 20x60 C&B with BULLS FOR SALE: LLAMAS: Herd re- REGISTEREDSCOT- savings over new den, dining room, Hanson unloader. Purebred Limousin, duction due to job TISHHIGHLANDCAT- filters. sun room. Kitchen 1-616-899-2664. 3 years old. Also, promotions. Peruvi- TLE, breeding stock Recycle Now, Inc. has eating area. 3/4 Limousin Here- an Chilean Bolivian and semen for sale. Holland, MI Basement has rec ford cross bulls, 2 and domestic blood Visitors welcome! 1-616-396- n24 room with fireplace, years old. lines. All ILR regis- Call evenings or 616-396-8102, Fax caning kitchen, J&L Cattle Farm tered. Call for more weekends. laundry area and 1-517-864-3611 information. 1-517-543-7979. work areas. New UQUIDMANURE The UamaZoo Charlotte, Michigan roof, furnace, well FARMERS: CASH SPREADERS: Kalamazoo and more! Out NOW! Enrolled in BULLS FOR SALE: REGISTERED buildings. 20 miles New and used. 1-616-372-2863 1996 FAI R Act? Two year old -Divi- TEXAS east of Lansing, Balzer, Better-Bilt dend son. Low birth LONG HORNS, Business & Why wait? Sell fu- parts. UPS daily. 1997 ALFALFA or convenient to 1-96, ture Production mixed hay. 4x4 EPD. Thick and full MOVING,MUSTSELL: wean lings, heifers, Legal Services 1-69 and M-52. Also, grain dryers of muscle. Inter- yearling heifers and Flexibility Contract and handling equip- round bales, first ILR Uamas, two fe- $194.900. payments, all/part. cut, $20. Purchase mediate reserve males and four neu- bred cows. 1-517-468-3944 ment. Cash for pose. No fees. any pur- Hamilton Distributing 10 or more before July 4, $15. Tri-axle Champion 1997 Fu- turity show. Semen tered pet males. $5.000 or best offer. 1-616-676-1462. EXPERIENCED days. 1-517-655- 2593 evenings or 1- Company tested and ready to Tom, 1-800-942-2274. 1-800-248-8070 trailer, heavy duty. To good homes! Michigan agribusi- 517-522-4807. Will haul 22 of the work. $1500. Also, 1-810-359-5415. ness attorneys with FOR SALE: Smith, M-2 GLEANER above size bales, May yearling, Great Lexington. farm backgrounds. Stave silo, 20x70. combine with 16' $2500. If you buy Western son. Guar- Dogs & Puppies Knowledge and ex- with roof. Van Dale floating cutter bar trailer, will include anteed breeder. perience in all farm FARM FOR SALE silo unloader, 20', and 430 4-row 22 bales of first cut $1000. LLAMAS: areas; restructure, bale elevator, 51'. Black corn head hay, if still available, Merriman Farms North American Sit- stray voltage, bank- 160 acres tiled, 1-517-864-5412. Housed and all in your choice. 1-616-868-9948 ting Bull and Essex ruptcy, estate plan- will split into 80 good condition. 1-517-834-2576. PurebredBorderCollie acres, and two 40- bloodlines. Pet black and white ning. EAST SIDE: FOR SALE: Wilmar 1-517-781-1214. Thomas J. Budzyn- acre parcels. In- 500 stainless steel 300# SQUAREbales of FOR CURRENTLIST males and weanling male puppies for of available Angus females. Reasona- sale. Both parents ski, 43777 Grose- cludes 20 acres fertilizer spreader, MASSEY-FERGUSON bright, clean straw $3250. Recondi- 175 tractor. 2200 Cattle, write: Secre- bly priced! trained as working beck Highway, Mt. excellent profit- for sale. Housed in- Clemens, Michigan. making asparagus tioned and field hours. New Holland side! Will load on tary, West Michigan Call for more infor- dogs and are regis- 273 baler with mation and visit. tered by no papers. 48036. field. Will sell sep- ready. Call 1-51 7- truck/trailer. $10 per Angus Breeders, 426-2575, ask for thrower. 6 1/2 x 18 bale. 585 36th Street 1-517-645-2719. Ready first week of 1-810-463-5253. arate, ranch home, Scott. tandem axle trailer. SW, Grand Rapids, Miller's Uamaland June. Asking $100 WESTSIDE: 3 bedroom, fire- Omega Farms Robert A. Stariha, 5x8 heavy duty trail- Williamston, MI M149509. Potterville, MI each. Gall 1-616- place, sunroom, FORAGE WAGONS: er.1-616-754-6969. 378-4159. 40 West Sheridan, attached garage. 1-517-468-3366 NINE REGISTERED Fremont, Michigan, Three Gehl: 1-970 HEREFORDCATTLE: MILLER PRO 4100 Yearlings, bred Polled Hereford 49412. 44x54 heated and 2-960's, with tandem gears. John chopper box, 3 HIGH MOISTURE cows, bulls. Howell breeding age bulls 1-616-924-3760. toolshed. 104x50 Deere 2355 tractor beaters and roof com. Delivery avail- area. for sale. Optimum toolshedand 2 util- with 146 loader. with 14 ton gear. able. Lawn Locust Farm and Rocky Banner WEST MICHIGAN ity sheds.Lakefield $18,000. Used one season! 1-517-733-2782. 1-517-546-9754 blood lines. BARN RESTORA- Township, Merrill 1-616-899-2664. DRCO chopper Rye Hereford TION: We repair or School District. HORTON BAY LLA- Farm replace founda- r- box, 3 beaters and Call FORD,NEWHOLLAND roof, HD running MAS is reducing Rogers City tions, roofs, floors, herd size. Four bred (517) 643-7178 or tractors and equip- gear, real good. 1-517-734-3005 beams, walls and ment from Symon's females available. (517) 967-3417 IHC chopper, 2 row doors. Structural in Gaines. For 43 Due this spring and Piedmontese Cattle: FREE HOME DELIV. strengthening and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. corn and hay Seeds ERYI Simply .the years your best heads. All good fall. We also have Lean, tender, dou- painting. deal for the long weanling males. ble muscled, good best! Complete No Sunday calls! condition! Retired Horse Feed. ELITE run! farmer. May fi- Photos sent on re- calvin~ ease. Quali- 1-616-924-4151. Symon's quest. ty registered breed- +, 10% or 12%. nance. 1-616-761- Dealer inquiries 1-517-271-8445, 3655. Make offer. BAYSIDE SEED Jack& Barbara Danly ing stock. Also avail- Gaines corn. All maturities! 06300 Boyne City able, embryos and welcome! For infor- Dairybrand alfalfa. Road semen. mation or delivery, GEHL 910 CHOPPER NH #30 BLOWER. Bayside 169 soy Charlevoix, MI Redbird Farms Mathie Energy Suppty Business wagon, tandem Bedding chopper, beans. 49720 Lapeer, Michigan Co.,Ine. Opportunities gear, $1500. N.H. Honda motor. WIC B& M SEED 1-616-582-7473 1-810-667-7389 1-800-467-7340 802 chopper, both 50 bushel power 1-517-463-2846 Fax 1-616-582-6540 heads $1800.Geh! feed cart. Gehl 125 grinder $6000, grinder mixer. All POLLEDHEREFORD NORWEGIANSJORD SHOP EQUIPMENT: two year old. good! Retiring own- MICHIGANCERTIFIED LlMOUSIN BULLS, BULLS Calving, HORSES: Perfect 16' metal lathe, 60" BUYINGFARMLAND 309 Gehl spreader er. May help, make SEED:Bowers bar- bred cows, heifers, ease/75 pounds horse for farm and bed, $2500. 4' radi- and recreational $4000 1-81 0-653- offer. ley, Newdak, Prairie open heifers, both birth weights. family. Good blood al arm drill press, property throughout 1355. 1-616-761-3655. oats, Felix soy red and black, reg- Growth-up to 1230 linesl Yearling stud $5500. Mills starting northwest Michigan. beans. istered. Excellent pounds yearling colt, 8 year old at $650. 20 ton floor Call Ron McGregor IRRIGATIONMOTOR B&MSEED pedigree! Good dis- weight. Halter Gelding. Must sell. jack, $1000. and pump. 671 De- broke. Call Phil and at 1-616-943-7709 1-517-463-2846 position and 1-616-533-6959. 1-517-879-6994. for details. troit diesel with E.P.D's. Chris Rottman, 1- 1,000 gallon Berk- 1-616-751-5373 616-924-5776. HUNTING LAND ley pump. evenings and week- wanted to rent in 1-616-984-2519. ends. POLLEDSIMMENTAL Bulls. A fine selec- Jackson and/or IRRIGATION PIPE: 1-616-393-1029 Washtenaw area or weekdays. tion of yearling, two 82 pieces, 3", 40' and three year old southern Michigan. long, 75e per foot. 300 GALLON Wil- proven bulls. 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' calendar of events Regardless of 6X6 ARMY TRUCKS Suntex Recycling Maple Rapids Monroe KOA Kamp- dumps, cargo, trac- to please you at Toll Free Lumber Mill, Inc. ground credit history, tors. Gas and diesel all times during 1-800-909-9025 St. Johns, MI US 23 at Exit 9 call for same- powered. Price 24 hours-7 days. 1-800-562-7646 starting at $6500. your drying WANTED TO BUY: day approval. New 20' steel truck WHY GET A SAT- Standing timber. bed, $2500. season, is ELLITE DISH that 1-313-429-4322. 1-517 -879-6994. will cost $30 to $40 WANTED: never late for work, each month for your Old motorcycles, ~nanClng Ce.CASH favorite channels? and documents all his work When they are only snowmobile and off ~ FAST! road vehicles. 1965 $15 a month at and older. Call JD PROBLEMS WITH WHO SAID GOOD HELP IS HARD TO FINDI Denny's Antenna at 1-517-676-0583. YOUR LAND CON- When contacting Sales. 1-800-528- TRACT? CommonPoint advertisers, 9984 Late payments? ISHIWERS[ FREY CONSTRUCTION Back taxes? 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Minnows, Bellair's Hillside Farms STANDING TIMBER I I Club Incorporated I AND VENEER: Classified Ad Today! I and Insured Laggis' Fish Farm 09888 35th Street and The Sheep Shed Black River Hard- woods, Inc. I I wishes to lease I Gobles, M149055 8351 Big Lake 1-810-657-9151 ,days. or use the coupon below and mail or fax your I I hunting rights to I Days,1-61~2056 Road, Clarkston. Call 1-517-645-3345 I classified ad to Michigan Farm News Evenings, 1-616-624- 1-810-625-2665. evenings. I I 100-1 000 acres. I 6215. Visa/Master Card I Buy Line/Daily News I Call 313-388-64271 We Buy FAX: I ~r 313-243-2090.:J FISH FOR STOCKING: Damaged I P.O. Box 6, Stanton, MI 488tl8 1-517-831-5C63 Hybrid sunfish, cat- I I fish, bass, trout and STRAW CHOPPERS: Grain I FARMS AND LAND feed minnows. Free We rebuild and bal- Classified Ad Codes throughout Michi- information. Locat- ed near Ann Arbor. ance. Some ex- Buyer and 1. F:mn M:lchlnery I gan, agricultural changes. We stock 10. Work W:1nled 20. 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Kern Farms 1-800-243-9868 Norman Beale 1~16-775-0488 517-659-3478 Munger, Michigan 106Ll#~ Number or Issues Desired Insertion Date(s): Method of Payment Check $ (payable 10 Mlchigan,Farm News Classified) Visa Card Numbcr Exp. Dale Masler Card Numbcr Exp. Dale Classiricd Rates - $8 for up to 24 words - 30 cents each additional word .Writc your ad here, including phone num~er and area codc Wick Columns Are Guaranteed Lease financing For SOYears. 2 3 4 Wick pressure-treated columns are for equipment backed for 50 years against decay and 5 6 7 8 insect damage. That gives you an idea of vehicles & how Wick buildings are made. 9 10 11 12 buildings They're constructed with roof and wall 13 14 15 16 steel screw-fastened for added strength and • 100% tax deductible structural integrity. And these colored \7 18 19 20 panels are tough, full-hard base steel. • fixed payments 21 To learn more about strong Wick build- 22 23 24 • min advance payment ings, contact us today. 2S 26 27 28 ~ 29 30 31 32 Dick Alwood, Wick Buildings Dealer TEIMARKINc. www.telmark.com 202 Pearl. Charlotte. MI 48813 Office: (517) 543.0996. Home: (616) 623.8780 33 ~ 3S 36 800-451-3322 Fax: (517) 543.9475 L - --- -- --- ---- -- -----. 46.8 -5.5 70 211 1.74 3.42 Weatller Sault Ste.Marie 41.3 -3.0 22 65 2.51 2.89 Grand Rapids ~MiChi~an 42.8 -5.9 43 133 3.37 2.75 South 8end 48.2 -6.2 89 211 1.47 3.42 Weal er LakeCrty Pellston 42.9 -3.5 39 133 2.99 2.75 Coldwater 47.5 -5.6 84 207 0.88 3.32 45.4 -7.0 62 207 2.16 3.32 Summary Alpena 43.6 -3.1 37 126 2.64 2.77 Lansing o II'"'GG' Ie .. f ..~./I !".•. .. : .