MFB Makes Goal For the eleventh consecutive year, Farm Bureau has had a continuous growth in membership. With goal of 62,011 member-families, MFB joins 14 other" state Farm Bureaus in attaining 1978membership quota, reporting state goal on April 13. A total of 34 counties and six regions have surpassed, their quota, In addition, five districts have attained 1978 goal .. Complimenting members who worked on the 1978 membership campaign, Charles Burkett, Director of the Michigan Farm Bureau's MFB Field Operations Division, said: F8RI1li:J "Membership growth is tangible evidence that Farm ACJ'ION Bureau is truly the voice of agriculture. All indications Publication BUreaU are. that nationally, the Farm Bureau membership MAY, 1978 numbers will exceed '3,000,000 this year. -, VOL. 57, NO.5 "We, in Michigan Fa'rm Bureau; wish to thank and congratulate all the volunteers, agents, and employees of the total family that contributed to this success." , Those counties and their campaign chairmen reporting goal since March 14 are: Bargaining Erne.rg~ncy Farm Acl In the 1-350member category: Hiawathaland - Richard I Wallace, chairman; and Kalkaska County - Foster Bill Ready McCool, chairman; and in the 651-1200 member- Defeated by House category, Oceana County witl) chairman Herman for Congress DeRuiter has surpassed 1978 goal. Regions over goal are the Saginaw Valley, Thumb, The nation's geqeral farm FB Urges. Secretary to Upper Peninsula, Central, North, and Southeast. The five organizations, in a statement districts that have surpassed 1978quota are VII, VI, XI, issued jointly on April 14, Use Existing Authority V and IV. announced that they have united in support of federal With presidential promises of a veto riding along on its legislation to require han- legislative process trail, a one-year emergency farm program dlers of agricultural products made it through a House-Senate Conference Committee and on to bargain in good faith with April 10,passed the Senate by a 49-41vote. Two days later, the associa tions of farmers for bill' was defeated by the House, 150-268.. prices and other terms of sale President Carter had indicated he would veto the bill- which of farm commodities. included a "Flexible Parity" program for wheat, corn and The statement was issued collon, and increases in commodity price support loans for the by the American' F'ann three commodities -- if it had passed. Bureau Federation', the Farm Bureau had opposed the bill because of four major National Council of Farmer concerns: First, it overlooked the importance of agricultural Cooperatives, the National exports and the need to remain competitive in world markets. Farmers' Union, and the Second, it would have created a serious conflict in public National Grange. Several policy by encouraging farmers to reduce plantings in an effort other agricultural to adjust production in line with demand -- while at the same O"'~<.lll~~ ~t:..ms are aSOo\:lf:lteu tit~.t' increasing incentives to pr.xluce through higher target with the general farm groups prices .and loan levels. in support of the proposed Third, it provided signi,ficant advantages to some farmers legislation. over others by allowing certain kinds of production on so- The legislation, which will called diverted or set-aside acreage. be introduced in Congress' And fourth. it unnecessarily increased the costs of farm i soon, defines "unfair prac- programs to the Federal Treasury by sizeable amounts. tices" in the buying and Michigan ('ongressmen who voted against the bill, in. line selling of farm commodities with Farm Bureau policy, were: and prohibits both handlers MFB President Elton Smith makes Michigan's at- and associations of producers Conyers (D ) Pursell (R) Stockman (R) tainment of membership goal oHicial by presenting a 'from engaging in such Sawyer (R) Ruppe (R) Bonior (D) check to AFBF Director of Member Relations Norwood practices. Nedzi (D) Ford (D) Dingell (D) (Bill) Eastman. I The proposed legislation Brodhead (D) Blanchard (D) --- i will facilitate the formation' Michigan Congressmen who voted for the bill were: and operation of farmers' . , Intentions Report: associations in marketing Brown (R) Carr (D) and bargaining for prices of Traxler CD) VanderJagt (R) Kildee (D) Farmers to Cut ~k Corn, farm products. The farm Diggs (D) Broomfield (D) Cederberg (R) . organizations believe this will Increase Soybean Plantings improve prospects for raising . Following defeat of the emergency farm bill, Farm Bureau farmers' incomes, stabilizing once again repeated its recommendation to the administration Farmers intend to cut back expect significant differences prices and supplies for tha 1the Secretary of Agriculture use the authority he has now. on corn plantings this spring, in these national figures due consumers, and increasing under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977,to make diversion but will boost their acreages to changes in the expectations the efficiency of the payments on acreage set-asides under previously announced of soybeans, USDA's of those 'in the American marketing system. programs. prospective plantings report Agricultural Movement," he revealed on April 14. said. At a press conference held Asked how a Congressional after the report's release, increase in the wheat target Farm Bureau Howard Hjort, USDA price might affect par- Director of Economics, said, ticipation in the Center "The clear indication is that Administration's wheat set- with these indicated national aside program, Hjort replied, totals, comparisons with last "We are going to have high year, and comparisons with participation in the wheat New Phone the programs, there is no program in any event." He widespread abandonment of said an increase in the wheat' Number acreage that would not be target price might draw in a compensated for under the few more participants .. programs. " Hjort said that, in total, the The next prospective Effective major factors that will plantings report will be determine final plantings will released June 30. That report May 2 Congressman , shown here at the Republican be such things as market will indicate more fully breakfast during the MFB Washington legislative Seminar In - prices and market ex- participation in the Washington, D.C. was one of the Michigan Congressmen who pectations, and participation Administra tion' s set-aside (517) 323-7000 used the courage of his convictions and voted No on the in the programs. "I would not programs, Hjort said. i~cy Farm Ad. Poor lody; Lucky Me!

The favorite part of my lob Is a farm, were trained In press relations and my favorite agrlcultur.al reporting, and know Farm Bureau activity Is the what you're talking about when Washington leg/slaflve Seminar. you use terms that are a com- \ So when I have the opportunity mon part of your vocabulary but to blend the two, the adrenalln Is are forlegn to those outsl«!e your really in high gear. industry - are decreasing In You'd think, after several number. Secondly, farm news years of participating in this has become front:.page news and annual prolect, that some of the is often assigned to writers and excitement, the awe, the being reporters who know absolutely impressed, would fade -- but It nothing about agriculture - and "DeNNA doesn't. I stili gawk in won~ readily admit it. wrap the garbage. In that Issue derment at the humungous This puts a bigger respon- was a clip-and-mail envelope, buildings; I stili get a thrill out of sibility on farmers, to be more post-paid, for you to use in being "where it happens"; I still aggressive, to invest more. time mailing your contributions to the Should We Be More "Flexible"? envy the news people who are and eHort in making their views Polltlcal Action CommiHee for on the spot when it does. And I known, and to never assume supporting ;he elections of I'm extremely proud of the job our legislative leaders/did on never get over being impressed that "everybody knows that." "Friends of Agriculture .... Those this year's Washington Legislative Seminar. They were faced with the professional lob our Because we do have farmer- who participated in the recent with a rather unique situation that made their responsibilities legislative leaders do, not only in developed policy that deter- Washington legislative Seminar more challenging than usual and it was a good exercise for all communicating with their mines our stand on issues, Farm realize even more how im- of us who participated in the annual project. Congressmen, but in their Bureau spokesmen are . portant having ."Friends of We too often take for granted that everyone knows how discussions with the news respected by the press for not Agriculture" in decision-making Farm Bureau's policy development-policy execution process people. "saying one thing today one{ the roles is to farmers and their works -- and our experiences in Washington proved that this is Our Farm Bureau leaders are opposite the next:' industry. a wrong assumption. It also pointed out the need for us to keep a press relations person.s dream I'm thankful that Farm Bureau Even if you have used your last spreading the good word about our grass-roots system of they're open, they're leaders, at both the state and month's issue for something developing and executing policy. knowledgeable, they're ar- county levels, have accepted this other than decorating your We spent a great deal of time during our 4-day mission ex- ticulate -- and especially im- responsibility. It makes.my shoes coHee table or: placing in your plaining that system and I believe the effort was worthwhile. portant, they realize the benefits much more comfortable than reference. library, you can stili There were other farmers in the nation's capital who believed of sharing their story with the Jody Powell's, I bet I send in your contributions. Use public press. They're never "too the form contained in the ad on that our sole purpose for being there was to counteract what busy" to answer questions and they were attempting to do. There were Congressmen -- under I sure hope you haven't usecf . Page 3. The 13, you'll have to they're patient with reporters' last month's FARM NEWS to line extreme pressures from these farmers -- who asked for our pay for a stamp will be a wise lack of knowledge about the boHom of the bird cage or to .. ipves~.e)t in your future. understanding and suggested that Farm Bureau be -- in their agriculture. , words -- more "flexible" in our stand on farm programs. - Some Farm Burea.u members When our Congressmen asked us to be more flexible, what who had never participated In a they really meant was that we ought to compromise. This press conference before had Bulletiri fro F"_ .. misunderstanding among the Congressmen and those ~mong qualms about whether they the agricultural community itself is caused by their lack of could handle the lob. But once knowledge regarding our policy development - policy they recognized that they are the Bonnie. execution process. We were in Washington to execute the experts, that they know beHer policies that farmers had already developed for this year. than anyone else what is hap- By Bonnie Carpenter These were policies that started their development as the pening down on the farm, those MFB Outstanding Young grass-roots, perhaps at a Community Group meeting with qualms disappear. Farm Woman farmers sitting around the kitchen table discussing a topic of This happens, too, during our concern to them. If the recommendation that they developed "Agricultural Sackgrounders" to solve the problem they were discussing had to do with a that we've been holding in Washington: Wish You'(J. Been There national issue, such as the .farm program, it went from the various parts of the state the past several years. The purpose It seems I am the one seminar, it was both an Community Group to the County Farm Bureau Policy "smiling sheepishly" this educational trip for myself Development Committee to the Michigan Farm Bureau Policy of the Backgrounders is not so much to gain news coverage of month. Last month's copy of and I hope an educational Development Committee and then on to the American Farm the FARM NEWS arrived the experience for my contacts Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. this particular activity, but to develop a working relationship same day that I managed to on Capitol Hill. At each of these steps along the way, there was opportunity get the family pickup stuck in between county Farm Bureau Although our personal for discussion, debate and decision of Farm Burau members leaders and their local news the mud. Asking my husband contacts are very important, at county, state and national annual meetings. The Policy people. When news people to pull it out took a little doing Development Committees at all of these levels work hard for those letters from home to become aware that they I have -- it also too~ a batch of member involvement and input during the process. The reliable agricultural resource cookies. our Congressmen are still one policies that are finally adopted guide our organization in its people right "at home" to call of the best ways to get our activities and efforts for the year, whether it's at the county, upon for information and This month did go a little views across. state or national levels. opinions, it's beneficial to both better after that, as my husband and I were able to With legislative issues on Let's review our policy on Government Farm Programs:. farmer and newsman. both the state and national "It should be a national oblective to avoid the use of Two things have happened in join with the other Legislative Leaders in the state to par- levels changing so rapidly, I price and income support measures. Any support recent years that make such don't know how I could keep programs, if necessary as a cushion against disaster, activities more important: first, ticipate in the Washington "pure" farm editors and farm Legislative Seminar. The up without Farm Bureau's must be carefully designed and Implemented to avoid help. The "Minutemen" conditions which are self-perpetuating, to protect our broadcasters who were born on weather in Washington was competitive position In world markets and to avoid beautiful even if the at- letters received from the undue interferences with market-directed ad- mosphere on Capitol Hill was state really help to keep me justments in production and marketing. We favor a a bit tense. With so many informed and the Minuteman market-oriented agriculture because we believe different solutions to the farm in your community group farmers will fare beHer under the market system than problem bouncing around, should be passing this in- under any type of government-managed system:' the legislative leaders cer- formation on to you. If he or she is not doing their job, This is our policy, developed and adopted by farmers, for tainly had their work to do - 1978.When the Emergency Farm Act was measured against and do it most of them did! maybe when elections come be this policy, it is clear why Farm Bureau could not support it. around, you should tinking We were in Washington to turn the words of our policies into It illustrated how very of a replacement. important it is for county action -- not just on the farm program, but other policies too. Since this is an election If we compromise on these policies, we lose our strength and Farm Bureaus to carefully select their legislative yeaF, our involvement in the effectiveness. If we start being "more flexible" on issues, we political arena should be even would 'undermine the very structure that has enabled Farm leaders for this position. greater. Bureau to change things for.the better for farmers. Consider, These farmers are spokesman for agriculture in I wish every Farm Bureau for example, what would have happened if Farm Bureau had member could have been in not worked to execute its policy on the Single Business Tax. the nation's capital and it's vital that they be Washington and viewed for Would some other group have worked to get agriculture themselves the need for good exempt~d? _ knQwledgeable about issues and Farm Bureau policy. It's representation in Congress Our policies may change next year; our members have the and the need for a well- opportunity and the power to cha~ge them. But, for now, we not a job for just anybody "who has the time" to go. informed and active Farm have policies that we will continue to execute. And our so- BUreau membership. Farm called "inflexibility" will continue to be our key to success. Since it was my first ex- Bureau is only as strong and Elton R. Smith perience participating in the effective as its members. ,. 'T"'\ • , ."V Upper Peninsula State Makes Goa~ But .... Dairy Memorial Exempted from Honors Former FB Members PBB Testing Two prominent dairy Beginning the week of April Wisconsin markets. As a farmers and Farm Bureau 16, dairymen in Michigan's further control measure, the leaders, who were killed in an Upper Peninsula will be U.P. diarymen will be issued automobile accident last notified that their dairy pre-printed form~ which June, have been honored anim~ls have been certified certify the animals free of posthumously for their free of PBB contamination. contamination. dedicated contributions to the Acting on the recom- In further encouraging Michigan dairy industry and mendation of the PBB news for Michigan dairymen, for leadership in their Project Unit of the Depart- Van Patten also reported that communities. Contributions ment of Agriculture, the the Legislature is expected to in the names of Kenneth Michigan "Legislature passed adopt regional test groupings Voelker and James Frey, a resolution on April 10 established by the Depart- both of whom were active exempting the U.P. from the ment of Agriculture. Each Farm Bureau members, DIstrict r Director Arthur Bailey shed. tears of humiliation for statewide PBB testing regional grouping represents were made by dairy having to accept the Golden GuHer Award lor the third con- program. The Department approximately 12,000 dairy producers throughout the secutive month. The traveling trophy, which goes to the MF8 recommendation was based animals. When those regions state to the Michigan Dairy director whose district Is at the bottom of the membership upon test results from over are officially established, the Memorial and Scholarship tofem pole, will continue to make It. rounds as the 1700 dairy animals. Those Project Unit will draft 7 to 8 Foundation. The scholarship organization aims for every-county goal. laboratory test findings additional recommendations fund supports dairy science established a statistical to exempt specific areas of students who show promise MICHIGAN FARM NEWS confidence level of 95percent the state in which animals and leadership for the dairy The Michigan FARM NEWS is Eisenmann, Blissfield, R-l; District 3, published monthly, on the first day, by Andrew Jackson, Howell, R.l; District in the UP. Only one dairy cow have been found to be non- industry. the Michigan Farm Bureau Information 4, Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-l; in the Upper Peninsula tested violative or which meet the Division. Publication and Editorial District 5, William Spike, OwosSO, R-3; offices at 7373 West Saginaw Highway, District 6, Jack Laurie, Cass City, R-3; above the Michigan tolerance statistical standard required The honors came during Lansing. Michigan 48909. Post Office Distlrd 7, Robert Rider, Hart, R.l; standard set by the by law. Testing has shown ceremonies at Michigan State Box 30960. Telephone, Lansing (517) 321. District 8, Larry OeVuyst, Ithaca, R.4; 5661, Extension 228. SubScription price. District 9, Donald Nugent, Frankfort, R- Legislature in September of some Michigan counties have University's Kellogg Center 65 cents per year. Publication No. 1; District 10. Richard Wieland, 345040. Ellsworth, R.l; District 11, Franklin last year. a very low incidence of for Continuing Education Established January 13, 1923. Second- Schwldenon. Dafter. According to Kenneth Van violative animals, notably recently. Other honorees class postage paid at Lansing, Mi. and at additional mailing offices. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Patten, Director of the PBB Lapeer, Ionia and Clinton included Dr. G. Malcolm EDITORIAL: Donna Wilber, Editor; Frahm, Frankenmuth; Bruce Leip. prandt, Pigeon; Michael Pridgeon, Project Unit, Wisconsin counties and in several Traut and Dr. Earl Weaver, Marcia Ditchie, Connie Lawson. Associate Editors. Montgomery. authorities will also be counties, no violations have both retired MSU professors. OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. notified of the" exemption. been reported since testing President, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia, R. Andrew Jackson. Howell, R.4. Frey and Voelker died in a 1; Vice President, Jack Laurie, Cass FARM BUREAU YOUNG FAR- Wisconsin adopted the lower began in October 1977.Those City; Administrative Director, Robert MERS: David Peckens, Howell PBB tolerance standard counties are Oakland, Wayne, car accident while returning Braden, Lansing; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Max D. Dean; POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, passed in Michigan and has Alcona, Gladwin, Lake, home from an Animal Secretary, William S. Wilkinson. mail to: Michigan Farm News. 7373 Breeders and Select Sires DIRECTORS: District 1, Arthur West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. required certification of dairy Roscommon, Manistee, Iosco Michigan 48909. animals culled at northern and Oscoda. show in Ohio in June 1977. Bailey, Schoolcraft; District 2, Lowell

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Occupation MFB Studies Canadian "Demonstration" Interrupts Board Bean Market Systeln by Mike Rogers make the beans available to a A Michigan Farm Bureau buyer immediately. The dry bean study committee Canadians can make sales as has completed a study of how demand arises, while in Canadian farmers market Michigan it takes a little their beans, and a member of longer." the committee believes that On the other hand, he says, Michigan has the better of the ~'The Michigan bean two marketing systems. producer has much more Ray Schaub, a bean farmer marketing flexibility because from Ithaca, was one of the he can sell his beans anytime six committee members who he likes. If he feels he can do a visited Canada on March 28 better job marketing than his and 29. "I think the biggest neighbor or the average difference between our producer, then he has the system and their's is that the opportunity. The Canadian Canadians market their crop producer does not have this r BrANS! through the Canadian Bean option." Board," he says. "The in- ~ dividual grower has very Schaub says the bean study "You tell 'em," their wives strongly suggested -- and so vice- Ummm, good I But director little actual opportunity to committee will be meeting president Jack L~urie (left) and third member 01 the executive Lowell Eisenmann isn-'t sure he determine how his beans are several times with bean committee Larry De Vuyst did lust, that. wants beans to entirely replace marketed. The only real input research people around the steak. he has is the election once a U.S. as part of the com- year of a director from his mittee's overall study of bean "BE A WINNER-EAT BEANS" IS MESSAGE district to the Board, and the marketing, research and The Michigan farm Bureau brewed lor at least two months. election of a committee from production. "After the study the membership campaign. Led Board -01 Directors' meeting, "It is regretted that beans each district." is completed," he says, "we by vice-president Jack Laurie April J 2, was interrupted (during were cast as losers as this could However, Schaub does and 3n1 Member Larry De Vuyst will make recommendations the President's Report, no less) on behalf 01 their wives, the lurther cause a decline in this think the Canadian system to the Farm Bureau board as by a demonstration aimed at demonstration highlighted the already-depressed market. This has its advantages. "Since to what the problems and correcting the misguided value 01 beans - high protein, organization has the lull support the Bean Board has owner- ar~as for improvement are in thinking 01 those who had billed high energy and no~- of the UfW (Union 01 Farm ship of the beans, they c_an the total dry bean industry." beans as the food lor losers In carcinogenic. Widows .. their husbands relused to eat beans)." The Gratiot County farm .. ' Bureau Women sent a message Bean soup, bean cake, bean Member Named to the board: "This action was cookies, bean ludge, bean Michigan" I not ta~en L without malice 01 donuts, and baked beans were MMPA Hon~rs lorethought. Thls unorganized served to the board to prove that to U.8. Board eHort has been spontaneously beans are lor winners. John B. Crawford of Farm Radio Network Lakeview, member of the Montcalm County Farm Michigan Farm Radio Michigim's agricultural in- Bureau, has been appointed Network, headquartered in dustry, for consistent by Secretary of Agriculture Milan, has been recognized responsiveness to the Bob Bergland to serve on the for service to agriculture. character of the state's The Network was-presented SAFE.AB" National Potato Promotion farmers, and for outstanding Board. The board ad- the first annual Mass Com- work to further the non-farm ministers a producer- munications Commendation population's understanding of sponsored national research for Service to Agriculture Michigan agriculture. and promotion program to during the Michigan Milk increase consumption and Producers Associa tion The Michigan Farm expand domestic and foreign (MMPA) annual delegate Bureau Broadcast Depart- markets for potatoes. meeting in East Lansing in ment supplies a daily noon Board members are March. news show to the 4O-station producers, nominated by The Network was selected network, and also provides producers, and are respon- for the honor by a committee weekly fruit and vegetable, sible to the secretary of of the MMP A board of bean and farm labor reports. agriculture. The pot a to directors in recognition of Dairy farmer delegates research and promotion and appreciation for ac- also adopted a statement of program is financed through curacy and fairness in appreciation for efforts of the producer assessments coverage of events related to 4O-station network. authorized in 1971 by the Pota to Hesearch and Promotion Act. Commodity Festival Dates PE4ll 4 Ply Poly Steel Belted Radial WJR Airs Mushroom Festival Mesick May 8-'4 Mushroom Festival Lewiston May '3 .. FB Program National Mushroom festival Boyne City May'3-'4 National Asparagus festival Shelby QUALITY A radio program produced June '-'0 Strawberry Festlva' Belleville June '6-'8 TIRES and Premium quality only for by the Broadcast Department Strawberry festlyal Chassell July 7-8 of Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Bureau members National Cherry festival Traverse Oty July '-'5 BATTERIES will, on May 7, become a Sauerkraut festival Bridgeport July'4-'6 through group purchasing regular feature on WJR Corn Festival Auburn July'4-16 for Radio in Detroit. Alpenlest Gaylord July J8-23 FTC-1 $29.76 The program, "More Bucks National Blueberry festival South Haven July 20-23 FARMERS Potato festival Munger for Your Bushels," is a - July 2'-3' -~ weekly show that highlights Blueberry festival Montrose August '8-20 FTC-30H $45.21* Melon festival Howell August 25-27 the news and events that f affect farm income. It will be Apple festival free'and August 25-27 * FTC-3EE $36.85 aired on Saturdays between Harvest festival Manton September J-4 ;l~~~ 5:40 a.m. and 5:55 a.m. as Potato festival Edmore September 8-'0 part of WJR's "Town and farm-City festival Mt. Clemens September , ,. J 5 * *Indudes 8% F.E.T. Country Report." Michigan Honey Festival Chesaning September J J- 16 ~~ ~ The "Town and Country Harvest festival Scottville September J 4- J 6 ~I'" Report" will be run from 5 Grape & Wine festival Paw Paw September '4.'7 * a.m. to 6 a.m. It will feature Octoberlest Copper Harbor September J 6- J 7 Quality Products For Farmers Marquette Co. Harvest festival Marquette farm news, weather, com- September 2 r -23 Octoberlest Big Rapids modity and market analysis September 27- SEE YOUR LOCAL SAFEMARK DEALER October J and business news. *TENTATIVE DATE '''\'''1, 17/0 1 ",n,.IY\ I" L. •• ~ FB Services Helps Give Hope to Handicapped

By Laurel Hoag productive independence for establish future goals and Nestled in the quiet village the handicapped citizen. objectives for them. This of Lake Odessa is the home of Being able to produce enables allows an individual work E.B.I. Breakthru a handicapped individuals to program to be set up. A sheltered workshop for the give as well as receive a program is fully discussed rehabilitation of mentally, sense ~f belonging and self with the client before it is physically and emotionally respect. initiated. handicapped adults. It serves According to the client's Eaton, Barry, and Ionia The E.B.I. Breakthru capabilities, he/she is placed counties. E.B.I. trains mind center is a bee hive of many in one of four different work and hand to work together in different work areas. Various areas for training. All order' to produce a more functions done include: drill training is done on a one-to- productive life. press operations, assembly, one basis, with jobs broken In America, all too often a wire harness, packaging, do~n step-by-step. Training person's worth is measured wood working, inspecting, is done by demonstration, by how much he or she can printing and literature, prime with little or no verbal in- produce. E.B.I. wants to give manufacturing and a host of structions. When E.B.I. their clients that chance to different services. All work is clients -reach the goal produce. subcontracted from outside established for that par- The core of the E.B.I. businesses. ticular work area, they are transferred to a more ad- Breakthru's rehabilitation Farm Bureau Services, philosophy is work. Work is vanced workshop. Some Inc. is just one of the many clients with limited E.B.I. Brealcthru workshop parllclpa~fs are trained to be the first step in the transition companies that have taken capabilities will never go productive citizens and learn they are "worth something:' from dependence to advantage of E.B.I. 's many beyond the starting work services. This month they are asked whether their mentally much lower as compared to area. However, just being New V.P. featuring rakes built by retarded clients make good an identical shop area where there has allowed them to E..B.I. for their Monthly workers once "outside"? 'normal' people work." Donald R. Armstrong, reach the highest goal they Special. They have also had Sallye's answer was a big Sallye added. Executive Vice President of are capable of reaching. wooden traveling cases built. "yes"! The E.B. I. Breakthru FBS and FPC, has announced The ultimate goal of E.B.1. "Once trained, a retarded center gives the handicapped the appointment of Loyd A. Handicapped clients that is to train their clientS so that client never deviates from his a chance to be useful, Thomas as Vice President of come to E.B.I. Breakthru are they may enter the com- training." Sallye said. "The productive beings. It is a the Finance Division for the first referred there by a state petitive job market. Sallye accident rate in a shop area place where every individual two companies. or county agency and are McLean, Program Coor- where trained mentally feels and knows he or she is Thomas has had experience financially sponsored by the dinator for E.B.I., is often retarded clients work will be worth something! with Lynchburg Foundry, state. Upon admittance to Gulf and Western Industries E.B.I., clients are given a and Upjohn. His appointment. series of tests to determine was effective April 3. their individual needs, and to Help the handicapped FBIG Offers New Program rake in some green A new program offered by struction cost index for each the Farm Bureau Mutual area. Insurance Company will At the time of policy MADE BY MICHIGAN increase the insurance renewal, this local con- coverage on eligible homes struction cost information HANDICAPPED PEOPLE automatically to keep pace will help determine the with rising property values home's latest replacement You'll help handicapped and home replacement costs. value. The amounts of in- people help themselves to Through a feature known as surance will then be adjusted the Insurance-to- Value en- automatically to assure earn a living. This is part of dorsement, the program will proper coverage on the home the EBIBreakthru, Inc plan of update the coverage on a in the event of a loss. Any home as inflation affects the losses experienced between manufacturing and services. value of the dwelling, thereby renewal dates will be ad- assuring adequate insurance justed according to the latest Farm Bureau is helping out as protection at all times. increases in the cost index Necessary coverage changes without additional premium, a public service. will be made each time the assuring updated protection policy comes up for renewal. against losses even between Won't you, please, help too? Homeowners who par- renewal times. ticipate in the program will The Insurance-to- Value Rake ... qualify for lower rates endorsement is available for because their homes will eligible homes insured Flowers meet special underwriting through Farm Bureau g"uidelines. Mutual's Homeowners, Grass Farmowners, and Country To be eligible for the Estate programs. Leaves preferred rates and This endorsement is part of At participating dealers who automatic updating of an overall Farm Bureau carry Farm Bureau Services and coverage provided by this Insurance Group program program, a dwelling must designed to encourage Farmers Petroleum p'roducts. meet these criteria: 1) value homeowners to maintain of at least $35,000; 2) con- updated coverage on their • LIGHTWEIGHT structed since 1950; and 3) homes. According to the must be insured to at least 90 Insurance Information • STURDY percent- of its replacement Institute, two out of three • LONGLASTING value.. homes are underinsured . FBIG agents will deter- By maintaining adequate mine the value of the home insurance on their homes, Where )txr Farm Comes First through a widely-used ap- homeowners are assured praisal system. Then, six proper protection of their times throughout the year, a property while helping to FaRm~ division of American keep insurance costs at Appraisal Associates will reasonable rates. BUreaU survey the factors affecting Contact your nearest Farm FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC dwelling construction costs in Bureau Insurance Group 14 areas of the state and agent for more information prepare a dwelling con- on this program. •••••••• ••• 1r ,,,.~•••• Marketing .r~'• 1'" ..... p ~~~~~'. .11I' _ t.•• Outlook .41 Jl , • • ~ ••••. 1~.~•••. U.S.Needs "Rational" Commodity Policy, Hathaway Says At State-Wide Commodity Conference A statewide conference for for the United States." all Michigan Farm Bureau Examining several basic Commodity Advisory factors of the Food and Committees was held in Agriculture Act of 1977, Lansing on April 10 and 11.. Hathaway said, "The United The purpose of the two-day States cannot have a healthy conference was to not only agricultural economy without provide individual com- farm product exports. In the modity committees an op- last five years, w~ have come portunity to discuss issues of to depend heavily on these importance to their com- exports ... and U.S: modity areas, but to provide agriculture will have to be all conferees with in- structured if we lose these formation to make decisions markets." on policy issues. Reiterating the importance Featured speaker on the of agricultural exports to the first day was Dale E. domestic economy of the Hathaway, Assistant United States, Hathaway Secretary for International stated, "The United States Affairs and Commodity cannot ,have a healthy Programs for the United domestic economy without States Department of agricultural exports. The Agriculture. In addressing bright spot in America's Bale Hathaway the 135 committee members balance of payments is key part of any policy, "A at the general session, agriculture. Had it not been system that will protect food Dr. David Hawkins, MSU Anima' Husbandry Department, (left) Hathaway outlined "A for a"griculture, the United and fiber producers when acted as resource person for the Beef Commodity Advisory Rational Commodity Policy States' trade deficit in 1m prices are low and consumers CommiHee. Shown with Dr. Hawkins are Wayne Adam, would have been over- $50 here and around the world commlHee vice-chairman Irom Sanilac County and Clare Ash, billion! To ignore this reality when prices are high." Hiawatha'and. 'GRAS REPORT would be to invite even more Indi vidual commodity Our state's asparagus in- serious economic problems." advisory committees met dustry continues to become Concluding his remarks, separately with resource Need for Consumer Education more important to Michigan Hathaway suggested that people on the second day of vegetable growers. reasonable price stability is a the conference. Recognized by Meat Industry Asparagus acreage is second only to cucumber for pickles MACMA EXPANDS .STAFF According to Richard opera tors and packers, who in our vegetable crop Welding, treasurer of the are investing on a per head of acreage. Growers realized National Livestock and Meat livestock sold or slaughtered. nearly 7 million dollars in Board, greater industry The basic rate is 10 cents cash receipts last year and awareness of the need to per head on cattle, 2 cents on the future should hold even support consumer education hogs and 2 cents on sheep greater returns. programs is apparent "in the marketed. Many state beef While Michigan growers stronger level of investment groups are moving to a 25 have increased "gras'" we're seeing among the cent per head rate on cattle acreage in recent years supporters of the meat with 10 cents going directly to California, , board". the Meat Board. The national Washington and New Jersey At the winter meeting of the pork producers council has have reduced production increased its ger head rate capacity. This trend has been Meat Board, Weldingof Sioux following a decline in per City, Iowa, also indicated that from 5 to 10 cents with 2 cents livestock producers and meat going directly to the Meat capita consumption of Board. The Meat Board asparagus over the last 20-30 packers have displayed a years. conscientious willingness to formerly received 1cent from adopt rates of investment each nickel. Yields and quality are a that give new and needed The per head rates on concern to all asparagus strength to Meat Board in- slaughtered livestock are 3 growers. Production cents on cattle, 1cent on hogs problems have placed us at a dustry efforts. He said such Richard Westra Ladd Winne support makes it possible to and 1 cent on lambs. disadvantage when com- There are many different pared to west coast yields Richard A. Westra lolned the will continue to have the op- reach consumers, health staH 01 the MIchigan Agricultural portunity to purchase the highest professionals, teachers and methods and rates among the which are 2, 3 and even 4 programs throughout the times greater than ours. Marketing Association (MAC- quality farm products at com- communicators with correct MA) on April 10 to assume petitive prices". and positive information country, but the one thing The Michigan Asparagus Research Committee has responsibilities as manager of about the importance and they have in common is a the Direct Marketing been active in providing DIvision. Ladd G. Winne, formerly desirability of meat in the renewed awareness of the Westra, who Is a graduate of importance of supporting the direction and funding for product purchasing manager, diet. Michigan State University, 'ooles farm Bureau Services, also national program. Variety asparagus research to im- for lurther development 01 the Welding reported an upturn prove our yield factor and lolned the MACMA staH In April and versatility in the com- Direct Marketing program. '" as Operations Manager 01 the in Meat Board revenues from petitive market place have make us more competitive. Intend to continue expanding the almost all sources. He said But, if we are to look at the newly organized farm Markets always been healthy oullets for our products by Cooperative, Inc., an aHlllat. of this reflects both an increase characteristics of our in- long-term situation we must developing marleets In MACMA. functioning as a supply in rates of investment and a dustry. also have aggressive market cooperating states," said cooperative lor Certified farm broader base of funding. development and sales Westra. "Acceptance 01 the Market members, the company This growth is due to in- Jack H. Anderson, Marketing promotion by the industry to program has been good In will purchase, warehouse and creased cooperation of the Specialist . keep asparagus in demand by Michigan and participating deliver products required by the nation's )ivestock market Michigan Farm Bureau 'CQhswrters.. ~unty focm BuTeau members farm marie., oDerafors. MAY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 7

To Set Aside or Not to Set-Aside': Decision Time

By Dr. Paul Kindinger FEED GRAINS an individual's farm. The IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS kind to him, he may feel the only way to determine what Whether an individual program is a waste of time. . The decision to set-aside or The 1978 feed grain set- the set-asides would mean to decides to participate or not not to set-aside acreage this aside can be divided into two an individual is by pushing a will depend on his own In either case, it would pay spring may be easy for some segments. One is the original pencil and inserting actual feelings toward the program a producer to at least farmers. But, if you're like 10percent voluntary acreage figures. and his personal cir:. 'examine the program as it many Michigan farmers, the diversion program an- cumstances. For instance, a applies to his own situation, decision is not so easy or nounced earlier this year. What do the examples dairy farmer with a large weigh the risks involved, and clear-cut. The second segment was show? They show a slight acreage of alfalfa, who needs then make his determination. announced at the March 29 advantage for participating more corn this year, won't It should be kept in mind by There's an old cliche that news conference • in in the farm program. This farmers will farm the farm receive any benefit from the those who grow a com- Washington. It is designed for advantage, however, is very program. This is calculated bination of wheat, corn, program. Many farmers are producers who participate in sensitive to the ASCS- quietly taking a second look on each farm if the ASes barley or grain sorghum, that the original feed grain set- established yields. If the at the current set-aside records show.it as a separate in order to participate in the aside. established yield is sub- 1. It programs. They are anxious uni is designed primarily set-aside for one of these A producer can elect to stantially below expected for a cash crop farmer. commodities, it is mandatory to know what's really there yields, the program will have and how it will benefit them if divert additional acreage to comply with the programs they participate. equal to 10 percent of his much less appeaL For the cash crop farmer . for each crop in order to planted acreage. Payment who wants some protection obtain full benefits. The acceptability of the from risk against declining WHEAT SET-ASIDE for the additional 10 percent program is also very sen- The examples shown here. would be made at the rate of prices, prevented plantings A producer who par- sitive to what is done with the or a natural disaster, the are simply a guideline which ticipates in the 20 percent 20c a bushel for corn, 12c a set-aside acreage. If a demonstrates the vario'us bushel for barley and grain program might have some wheat set-aside program can producer is able to plant a appeal. options available. They are now receive payments for sorghum, times the crop which could be grazed also designed to serve as a grazing or haying up to 40 established yield, ti~es after October 1 by beef or ,On the other hand, if a guide for the producer who percent of planted acres. actual acreage for harvest. dairy, that would give ad- producer expects prices to wants to use his own figures This, along with several other The 1978acreage for harvest ditional value and income to hold near target levels and he to see how it might affect his program changes, were is limited, however, to the those set-aside acres. feels Mother Nature will be option. announced on March 29 by 1977planted acreage. Vice President Mondale and Secretary of Agriculture SOME EXAMPLES Bergland. Assume a producer has 200 EXAMPLE A producer can elect to acres of land. For the sake of graze or cut for hay an simplicity, he grows only OPTION A -- NO PARTICIPATION corn and soybeans. There are Income Over Total Income Ove: amount of wheat equal to 40 f!:£E. ~ Yield Price/Bu. Gross Income/Acre Variable Costs Variable Costs Variable Costs certain assumptions which' percent of the combined Corn 100 100 2.25 225.00 90.00 135.00 13,500.00 acreage of wheat and feed must be made in figuring these examples. Soybeans 100 35 6.00 210.00 55.00 155.00 15,500.00 grains, providing that this is. $29,000.00 .not greater than the amount First, we must assume of wheat planted. The graze- certain yields. In these out portion of his wheat must examples, it was assumed OPTION B -- 20 PERCENTSET-ASIDE - ACREAGETAKENFROMCORN be designated as such. It may that a farmer would divert his Corn 83.3 105 2.25 236.25 90.00 146.25 12,~82.63 be harvested as hay or silage least productive acres. As a 104.75 15.00 89.75 1,498.83 if desired. result, the ASCS-established Set-As ide 16.7 yield would increase 5 per- Soybeans 100.0 35 6.00 210.00 55.00 155.00 15,500.00 Paymen~ will be made on cent. . $29,181.46 the basis of the 1978.wheat deficiency rate .or 50c per Second is the assumption OPTION C -- 20 PERCENTSET-ASIDE -- ACREAGETAKENFR<»f SOYBEANS bushel, whichever is higher, about price. Prices at the 90.00 146.25 14,625.00 times the established wheat local elevator level may vary Corn 100 105 2.25 236.25 yield for the farm, times the substantially from those used Setaside 20 105.00 15.00 90.00 1,800.00 acreage grazed or hayed. in the examples. However, Soybeans 80 37 6.00 222.00 55.00 167.00 13 ,360.00 the prices used should $29,785.00 There is a maximum represent a reasonable acreage payment limitation. estimate of forward contract Payment will be made on 50 or fall delivery prices. acres or 40percent of the total Third, the example depicts combined wheat and feed only variable costs. The grain program acreage in- figures thus represent out-of- tended for harvest in 1978 pocket expenses for seed, SIDINCt (whichever is larger) -- fertilizer, spray and fuels providing, however, that the only. They do not include land ~ 40percent graze-out or hayed payments, labor, or sltn',ld does not exceed the total management. wheat acreage. One-half of "NOW the payment will be made in It is imperative to obtain advance, at the time of sign- these figures from an ac- up. This payment will count curate set of farm records. as part of the total payment The ones used in the exam- limitation. ples mayor may not reflect

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Farmers Work to Execute Policies. • • AMF-FB Exchanges Add New Dimension to Annual ~minar

Story by Donna Wilber Photos by Marcia Ditchie Mamie Eisenhower smiled down from her gilded frame as if to give her blessing on the group of farmers gathered in the tastefully - appointed Eisenhower Lounge at the Capitol hill Club in Washington, D.C. On the other side of a glass cabinet filled with miniature elephants (Republican, of course), former President "Ike" looked as though he were listening intently to the pros and cons of the Dole Amem;lment. It 4Vas an unlikely setting for an unlikely meeting between Michigan Farm Bureau members who were in Washington, April 4-7, as part of the annual Legislative Seminar, and l\lichigan farmers who were in the nation's capitol as part of the American Agriculture Movement lobbying for 100percent of parity. There was an aura of dignity about the room and this ~etting. perhaps, was conducive to the opep, rational, friendly exchange between the two groups which took place following t hE.'Republican breakfast. At a press conference at the lansing Airport prior to deparlure for Washington, D.C. MFS - legislative leaders answer~d ,questions for the news media. Among those who parllelpated were A It h 0 ugh com pIe t e Washington, D.C. National agreement was not reached Press Club. (from left): Jack laurie, MFS vice-president; Faye Adam, MFS Women's Committee; Elton'R. SmHh, MF8 president; Bonnie Carpenter, MFS's Outstanding Young Farm Woman, and larry DeVuyst, 3rd bn how to best solve the farm Con~men member of the MF8 board .. income problem, a degree of e---.. empathy and understanding Under Pressure Legislative Leaders at the was reached. The meeting - Democrat breakfast' were: concluded with an invitation That the Congressmen Senator , Jr.; to AAM affilia ted farmers to were under unusual pressure Congressmen, Robert become involved in Farm was illustrated by their Traxler, Robert Carr and Bureau's policy development frequent requests for Farm , and an aide process through the grass- Bureau's "understanding," representin'g Congressman roots structure of Community the suggestions that Farm William Brodhead. Groups and to attend county Bureau-be more "flexible" in and state an~ual meetings. its stance, the reminders that the Emergency Farm Act Bergland Sure With the headquarters of was only a one-year program, Michigan Farm Bureau and the assurances of a of Veto legislative leaders and the Presidential. veto, regardless AAM both a t the same of how they voted. In a meeting at the USDA location -- the Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon with Quahty lnn -- the opportunity As one USDA official ob- Secretary of Agriculture Bob for exchanges between the served: "The Congressmen Bergland, the Michigan two groups came often. The don't know how to handle this group _ heard Bergland lobby of the hotel was the kind of pressure. They're declare I that he "had never scene of several late-night, used to sitting down to discuss been surer of anything in his spirited debates. At one point, an issue with Farm Bureau life" as he was that Carter AAM farmers had a groups where farmers might would veto the Emergency cheerleader in the form of a pound on the table and say 'if Farm Act. He also said the union representative who told you don't vote our way, you Department believes the them they were "brothers" may lose some votes.' But, Jackson-Vanik Amendment and by working together, this is differen t. .. these guys. is a detriment to expanded there would be no need for a .. in,the first place, they're so agricultural exports and should be removed .. Farm Bureau in the future. BIG! And they say 'vote our Following the Republican breakfast, Dave Peclcens (left), way or suffer the con- chairman of the MF8 Young Farmer CommlHee, explained fo The biggest challenge of the The group also visited with sequences. " David Unger, Deputy AAM.aHlliated farmers that the group was In Washington to FB Legislative Leaders, in execute the policies of the, organization. their conversations with AAM One Congressman, David Assistant Secretary for representatives, seemed to be Stockman of the 4th District, Conservation, Research and getting across the message came out marching to a Education, and viewed a tha t they were in Washington different drummer than some slide-tape presentation on to execute the farmer- of his colleagues. He called farmer-held grain reserves. developed policies of their the Emergency Farm Act On Thursday, some organization, and that the' "purely political" and legislative leaders joined the farm program was only one warned that it would be a Heritage group for a day of of many issues they came to "mortal blow on the sightseeing, while others discuss with their agricultural community" if' continued their Congressional Congressmen. Those other passed. "We've worked for and USDA contacts. On issues included the need for years to get government out Friday, the combined groups. expanded agricultural ex- of the farming business," he visited the agricultural ex- ports, national agricultural said, "but on the first periment station in Beltsville, marketing and bargaining downward trend, we're ready Maryland. legislation, agricultural to turn around again." Stock- research, estate taxes, man expressed disap- Of the 133 Michigan Farm pesticide regulation and labor pointment in Farm Bureau Bureau members who par- reform. for not being more effective ticipated in this year's and aggressive in coun- These issues were Washington Legislative teracting the movement in Seminar, 60 were designated discussed during breakfast that direction. meetings with Republicans as Legislative Leaders - 50 on Wednesday and Attending the Republican representing county Farm Democrats on Thursday, at breakfast were: Senator .Bureaus and 10 representing individual visits to the Robert Griffin; Congressmen Michigan Farm Bureau. Congressmen's offices, and , Garry Brown, They were responsible for with officials of the United David Stockman, Hal communicating with States Department of Sawyer, Elford Cederberg; Congressmen about im- Agriculture. They were also and aides representing portant issues facing discussed with members of Congressmen agriculture. The Seminar is Senator Donald Riegle, Jr. slopped 10 say good morning to Mrs. the news media during press and . an annual project, sponsored Eleanor Busman, legislative leader from Ottawa County, and conferences at the Lansing by the Michigan Farm . Mrs. Delores Imminlc, Allegan County's legislative leader, Airport and at the Meeting with the rB Bureau'Women's Committee.' clurlrtg fh~ Oemocrat brealcfast. MAY, 1978 FARM NEWS PAGE 9 Talk to Congressmen on Key Issues

WODlen Share Concerns with ForeDlan's Office (Editor's Note( The farm Bureau Women, sponsors of the annual Washington legislative Seminar, are concerned about nutrition and the recent trend of the USDA toward consumer advocacy. State Women's CommiHee members Claudine Jackson and Sandy Hili added Carol foreman, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, to their list 01 contacts while in the nation's capital, to discuss some of their concerns. Ms. Foreman was out of town the weelc 01 the Seminar, so ,they visited with ci representative Irom her oHlce, Jodie Leven- Epstein.) By Claudine Jackson Bill that will finance a K Chairman, through 12 ' nutrition State Women's Committee education program. The 50c . We tiaye a concern regar- grant per child will amount to ding the Dietary Goals which about one million dollars for came through Senator Michigan. Our concern that McGovern's Senate Select this money would be used to Secretary 01 Agriculture Sob Committee. The Assistant "re-invent" the nutrition Bergland was happy to see a Ionia County legislative leader Ray Doty (right) listens Intently Secretary of Agriculture's wheel was expressed. We feel friend'y group of larmers at the to Congressman Hal Sawyer give his viewpoints on the office, which covers Food and that nutrition education is USDA oHices in Washington. He Emergency farm Act at the Republican breakfast. Nutrition, provides in- presently being covered told the Michigan delegation terpretations of these goals to through Science and Home .fhat he "had never been surer of the American people. We Economics courses in our anything in his life" as he was expressed our shock when schools. that President Carter would veto this translates, for the The reorganization of the the Emergency farm Act. While average American male, into Cooperative Extension was at :he USDA, members also 2 1/3 - 3 cups cereal, 13 slices another subject we ad- viewed a slide-tape presentation on larmer-held grain reserves. of bread, 2112cups vegetables, dressed. We pointed out the 1/2 egg, 5 ounces lean meat, importance of the family as fish or-poultry and 1112cups the cornerstone of our skim milk each day. For the American society and our female, the diet would change concern about Family Living slightly. not being spelled out in the reorganization program. We Since 80percent of the U.S. asked that this message be popula tion are below the passed on to Ms. Foreman. recommended dietary We also talked about our standards in calcium, we concerns regarding the expressed our concern and farming out of agricultural asked the office to address research on a bid-basis and this problenl. Deficiency of taking it out of the Land iron, particularly in the diets Grant Universities. Our of women, was' discussed. husbands shared their ex- Recommendations of the periences of having research Select Committee to decrease done at the Land-Grant red meat and eggs in the diet Universities and brought. is a concern to nutritional directly back to the farms Mrs. Claudine Jackson, chairman of the state women's com. scientists, we told Ms'.Leven- through the Cooperative ,'miHee, sponsors of the annual Washington legislative Epstein. She recognized our concern, but by-passed the Extension Service. Students Seminar, talks with Congressman Robert Carr during the who assist in carrying out the Democrat breakfast. responsibility by suggesting we ,write the Senate Select research apply the results on Committee. This is a their farms, providing an challenge for all Farm example in the community. Michigan Cherry Blossom Bureau members. Our hour with Jodie was Princess Brigld Thompson interesting. She is an in- greeted farm Bureau members Ms. Leven-Epstein started telligent young woman and at a special Michigan State to tell us about the need for listened to our point of view. Society reception held in the nutrition education and was We hope she will carry capitol. This was an uneJCpected surprised to learn that we through with the suggestions addition to the Seminar agenda knew about the Humphrey we left with her. this year.

WOTV, Channel 8, Grand Rapids, Interviewed President Elton Smith prior to the Democrat breakfast. Other media and news services representatives who Interviewed the Michigan farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau legislative leaders In Washington Included: WJR Radio, Detroit: the Michigan far- ChaHlng with Congressman Garry Brown during the Michigan Slate Society mer, lansing: the Detroit News, Gannett Newspapers, Sooth reception are (from left): Mrs. Don Weckwerth of Berrien County, and Mr. ami Newspapers and PanaJC Newspapers. Mrs. Devld Slocum of Sorry County. PAGE 10 FARM NEWS MAY, 1978

FBIG Announces Essay Winner Farmers Honored Weekly Ten Michigan eighth grade the top ten, recipients of $50 students shared $1,300' in bonds each, are Eulanda savings bonds as the top Lane, Northeast Jr. High,' winners in the statewide Jackson; Judy Lee, Avondale by FBIG, Radio Network America & Me essay contest, Jr. High, Auburn Heights; sponsored. annually by Farm Doren Day, Clague Inter- The Farmer of the Week r- 1: I _ Bureau Insurance Group. mediate School, Arin Arbor; Award, sponsored by the The first place winner in LeAnne Pfenninger, St. Michigan Farm Radio Network ,Valentine School, and Farm Bureau Insurance the state is Erskine Stanley, Group, recognizes Michigan 13, a student at Harrison Park Kawkawlin; and David farmers for their contributions to Jr. High in Grand Rapids. His Meyer, Holy Cross Lutheran the agriculture industry and the essay was selected the best School, Saginaw. community. Recipients are out of more than 7,500entries Started. by Farm Bureau selected for the quality of their from 370 Michigan schools. Insurance Group in 1968and farming operations and their He will receive a $500 conducted with the help of community involvement. Michael Satchell savings. bond from FBIG, the FBIG agents across the state, The Farmer of the Week top prize in the contest. ' the annual contest en- Week of March 27 - Michael courages Michigan young Award winners for March were: Satchell, a lifelong farmer who Erskine's essay survived ,forms 750 acres and milks 200 three levels of judging to people to seriously consider Calvin Reetz cows near Caro In Tuscola make it to the number one their roles in America's Week of March 20 -- Colvin County. Satchell, 34, farms In spot. The final selection was future. The contest is open to Reetz, of West Branch In partnership with his brother, Bill, made by a panel of prominent any eighth grader in Ogemaw County, who has been and his father, Frank. He Is a Michigan residents that in- Michigan. farming all his life. Reetz, 52, Is a member of the Elllngtson Twp. cluded Gov.William Milliken, This year, more than 90 . dairy farmer and currently larms Board of Review; serves as a State Supreme Court Justice FBIG agents are involved in 450 acres In partnership wlfh his Dairy Herd Improvement Assn. Mary Coleman, Congressman making award presentations son, Bruce. He serves as a director for Tuscola County; Robert Carr, and Grand to local school winners across director of ,he Boy City local of Sunday School superintendent Rapids television personality the state. ' 'he Michigan Milk Producers for the Sutton Methodist Church; Buck Matthews. As sponsor of the essay Assn.; chairman of the board of member of the Tuscola County - The second place winner in contest, Farm Bureau directors of the West Branch Farm Bureau; past p':8s/dent of the state is Mike Morrissey, Insurance Group has Farmers Elevator; member of the the State Young Farmers Bloomfield Hills Jr. High, received seven national t~wnship Boord of Review; organization; post Mid-West Bloomfield Hills, who wins awards from the Freedoms Charles Kitely member of Holy Family Catholic representative -to the National $250in savings bonds. Week 01 March 6 - Charles Foundation at Valley Forge. Church and the Knights of Young Farmers; post president Third, fourth and fifth place The best excerpts from the Kitely, 42, who farms 900 acres Columbus; member of the of the Deford local of the near Charlevoix in partnership winners, who each receive a thousands of entries are Ogemaw County Farm Bureau Michigan MIlk Producers Assn.; $100bond, are Tony Jenkins, compiled into booklet form with his son, Chuck. Kltely, a and past president of that named Outstanding Dairy dairy larmer, raises 425 head of 'Warwick Jr. High, Tekonsha; each year and dis~ibuted to organization. He also served '2 Farmer 'In. '969 by MMPA; Martha Nordstro~, Zeeland schools, government of- cattle, Including '45 milk cows. years on the Ogemaw County named Outstanding Young He grows about 400 acres of Middle School, Zeeland; and ficials, and to visitors at the' Soli Conservation Board and Farmer In '975 by local Jaycees; Michael Smith, S1. Helen com and 400 acres of hay. Kltely received the Soli Conservation winner of the Michigan Minute State C~pitol in Lansing. Is current chairman of the Soil Farmer of the Year Award and Man for Agriculture Award In School, Saginaw. Erskine Stanley's winning Conservation District for the Farm Bureau Services district '97 J; and post winner of the The remaining winners in essay appears below. Charlevoix County; member of . No. 10 Feeder of the Year Award State Farm Bureau debate the Board of Review for Marfon for 1976. Reetz and his wIfe, competition. Satchell and bis Township; member of the board Joan, have six children. wife, Ilene, have four children. Use Your God-Given Talents of directors of the Charlevoix Cooperative; member of the BYERSKINESTANLEY Charlevoix County Farm Bureau; 'Russian, Alaskan Tours I'm an 8th grader and orie of pa;nt, p'ay sports, study, write or member 01 the Michigan Farm the things I like to do best, Is do whatever they cho.ose to do Bureau Dairy CommlHee; and Offered to FB Members draw. I've been told by a lot of as 'ong as they are working to past 4-H leader. He and his wife, Carmen, have four children. Today may be the day to specifically for Michig~n people that I have a great future the be sf of their ability. begin planning that long- Farm Bureau members. in Art and I'm going to use It. ~There are a host of dlRerent overdue trip you've always "The Best of Russia: Its Now, I'm involved mainly In things we can do for our country, rt i I sketch my zellow and one of the main things Is been forced to postpone. People and Farms," includes co oon ng. 1'1 Agrigroups Abroad, a newly- a 15 day visit to Holland, students, interesting happenings using our talents, - whatever organized travel company Germany, Denmark and the aroun d school , things that th,ey are, ~-to the fullest. based in Richmond, Michigan, SovI'et Union, and features happen In my ne Ighb or h00d and In America, we have the the whole street scene. freedom fo choose what we has combined the the cultures of Western As I get o'der and develop my want to do with our lives. , want agricultural background of Europe and Russia, as well as talents more, , hope to work In to tell the kids of America that a its personnel with the basic farms and laboratories. all kinds of Art forms and ex- person's ability is endless, If they interest of the farmer and put Tours of Denmark castles press my ideas through my really concentrate In areas together two travel plans and the' Kremlin in Moscow artistry. I'd 'ike to set an where they show abl'lty. There Michigan farmers might are included in the packag~, examp'e for younger kids. I want are countless careers a person enjoy. in addition to stops In to convince them that there is can follow and there are Ralph Kirch, director of Amsterdam, Hamburg, more to life than geHing In countless things a person can do Agrigroups Abroad, has more Copenhagen, Stockholm and •trouble, dropping out of school for his country. One of the main than 25years of expeiences in Leningrad. The dates for this and doing drugs. I want them to things, In my opinion, is to do the- agriculture. Raised on a farm tour are August 8-22. know 'hat everybody has some best you can with the talent you near Kalamazoo, he has " ,; kind of God given talent. If have. THE SKY IS THE L1MITI served as Branch County 4-H Alaska Gold Rush, a 14 drawing Isn't one of their better ,I want to make full use of my agent and a director of day tour, features a cruise talents, then' want to convince talent _ and urge all kids to do resources and national through the Inner them that they can sing, dance, the same. development officer at the Pa~age,seeing cabbages up National 4-H Foundation in to 74 inches across, the ~~~~~~~~~o~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Yukon, gold mining and river John Boyd Washington. Kirch says, rides. The scheduled dates W~at's Happening ••• "Having been associated with are July 11-20. Week of March '3 - John farm people all of my life... I Boyd, It. 2, Stanwood, a dairy May 3 Dlstr/d " (west) Women's Council Meeting think they deserve an op- For more informaton on the Crystal Falls and cosh groin former' from portunity to enjoy the fruits of itineraries and prices of the Mecosta County. Boyd, 40, forms their labor." two tours, write Agrigroups Dlstr/d " (East) Women's COClncllMeeting 550 acres and milks 60 cows Agrigroups Abroad has May 4 with the help of his wife and his Abroad, P.O. Box 65, Engadine son, John, Jr. He Is a member of designed two tour packages Richland, Michigan 49083. the township planning board; May 23 a 24 MFB Women's Program Planning Meeting WANTED member of 'he Stanwood Fire Farm Bureau Center Deportment; member of the RESERVATIONS NEEDED NOW Mecosta County Farm Bureau; FOR TOURS TO RUSSIA AND ALASKA June 7 District 'J Women's Spring Ral" and h. has served as a county Special for FB Members Northern Michigan University commissioner for Mecosta County. He Is a post member of Write Agri-Groups Abroad June '9.23 MFB Young People's Ot/zenshlp the Mecosta County Farm Bureau P.O. Box 65 Seminar, Albion College Campus Board. He and his wi", Marlene, Itave one' c'hlfd. 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SUPPLY REPORT By Greg Sheffield

Demand for beef, swine, to patrons buying Farm uncovered a huge call for Farm Bureau 517 321-5661, grain, and other farm Bureau Services and Far- Farm Bureau built buildings, Lansing, or see your Farm products has remained mers Petroleum products. however, Farm Bureau's Bureau dealer. Dealers also strong, and heavy farming If your participating dealer Buildings Department have a good selection of all activity in Michigan is again has run out, he can still get Engineer reports he can still types of buildings supplies at underway this year. Prices your jackets. Because of handle more business, but its moderate prices. paid to farmers have been popularity of the Jacket "first come, first served". HARDWARE encouraging too, and rose Jubilee Program, it will be Farm, commercial and Supplies of most again last March for the sixth continued through the month non-farm utility buildings, high quality fencing, gates, consecutive increase. Net of May. garages and barns are posts, electric fence and income for farmers in 1978 BUILDINGS custom designed for patrons. accessories are adequate at could hit $24billion, the third The spring season has Telephone "Buildings" - Farm Bueau dealers. highest in history; a sub- stantial increase over the $20.4 billion in the D.S.D.A. estimated earlier. Foreign demand for major crops points to a record volume of agricultural exports in the current marketing year. Weather in Michigan was the biggest factor in delaying farmer purchases of supplies to the end of March. Late snows and rain lasting into April delayed Spring farm activity. FERTILIZER RUSH EX- PECTED The earlier reluctance of farmers to take fertilizer products from the inventories of their dealers has now created a tremendous logistics problem. How to supply fertilizer to farmers and replace inventories when so many are ordering at once is the problem in a nutshell. Most basic fertilizer ingredients take at least ten days to two weeks to move from their points of origin. These points are located ,as far as Saskatoon, Canada; Bartow, Florida and Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Only occasional wet weather, that delays plan- ting, can help alleviate local shortages by giving more time to distribute fertilizer. PESTICIDES INVENTO- RIES MAY NOT LAST Getting chemicals from manufacturers .through wholesalers to dealers and to the farmer may not run as smoothly this year because of delayed Spring conditions. Dealer and Farm Bureau warehouses are high on in- ventory now, but the an- Where Do You Go ticipated Spring hurry to buy at the last hour will deplete For Quality Hardware? inventories faster than they can be replaced. Farm Bureau has made Input costs for farming are high, and get- great selection of farm hardware ... every effort to anticipate this, ting higher. That's why so many Michigan And buildings? Strength, versatility and and Farm Bureau remains farmers have taken their hardware business longer service life make Farm Bureau build- your best source of supply. to cooperative retail outlets. The Farm ings a great investment for your farm. At Prices remain firm and in- Bureau people sell only durable, depend- Farm Bureau Services, we guarantee satis- season increases are just able, long-lasting hardware. To you that faction. You can depend on the cooperative around the corner. Local ...... MxI Farm Comee Flrwt system. It works ... tightness will develop on means value! many pesticides during the As a member of Universal Cooperatives, ~ for you. Ask the use season. Furdan Insec- Farm Bureau Services brings you outstand- FaRm U Farm Bureau People. ticide lOG and flowable, ing products ... CO-OP@ and Universal@ . BUreaU Defolitan fungicide and From Axes to Zinc coated watering tanks FARM BUREAU SSMCES. INC Paraquat herbicide are in ... your Farm Bureau Services dealer has a tight supply. Farm Bureau dealers still have product at this writing. HUGE DEMAND FOR JUBILEE JACKETS The unprecedented demand for Farm Bureau Jubilee Jackets has left many dealers short. These colorful yellow and brown jackets are offered ,.,~ I, f I' U

CAPITOL REPORT Robert E. Smith

t (Ed. Note: Due to mid-month deadlines for publication In the IMichigan Farm News, legislative Double Bottom Tanker Ban . reports reflect the status of legislation at that time. Significant changes which occur after the third week of each Spurred by Media Lansing month will be reported in the next issue of the FARM NEWS. The double bottom tanker controversy has become a very emotional issue over the Legislative Update. winter months. There have ••• been several double bottom tanker accidents in the PBR X disease metropolitan area with about HB 5811 has been signed H5402has passed the House five deaths resulting. into law by the Governor. It and is presently before the Metropolitan news media and increases to $30.00from $10.00 Senate. It would control X others made it an emotional the payment to producers for disease in cherry and peach issue and insist that all double holding cull animals while trees by providing a system bottom tankers be banned awaiting biopsy results. It of eliminating choke cherry from Michigan highways. authorizes payment of $2.50 bushes which are hosts for the The Governor, by Executive per day for animals tested disease. Order, placed a partial ban on above the PBB tolerance the use of these tankers in the A proposed statewide ban on double bottom tankers wou'd level while waiting for the Weather Modification Detroit metropolitan area require equipment and service evaluations by Farmers state to pick them up and also S 1193and S 5968are near during certain hours of the Petro'eum Cooperative, Inc. Cu"ently, FPC's fleet con.lsts of provides a payment for final passage. One bill per- day. live double bottom tankers and four sln9'e •. mits a County Board of animals that die from the_ Legislators Propose out-state Michigan. It would necessary in view of a study biopsy. Commissioners to contribute nearly double the number of by the University of Michigan SCR 377is a resolution that to the cost of a weather Transport Restrictions tanker units on the highways Highway Safety Institute, modification program. The has passed both houses and There are now four bills in order to haul the same which proves that double begins the process of other licenses those who are amount of fuel so urgently bottom tankers can be in that business and sets up before the .House of exempting areas that are Representatives that propose needed to serve farm, rural retrofitted to operate- safely. found to be free of PBB. This certain requirements and and metropolitan consumers. In a demonstration at the regulations. several restrictions. They resolution exempts the entire would include an annual tank The increased number of Chrysler Proving Grounds Upper Peninsula from any truck driver testing program, tanker units would create the huge tankers were further testing. Appointment of Director of other hazards on the high- equipped with out rigger type Agriculture new safety regulations, HCR 436 is another con- eventual ban of all double ways. It obviously would also wheels to prevent their tip- current resolution that The House Agriculture increase the cost of delivering ping over and then a definite Committee held a hearing on bottom tankers and reduction provides procedures for of pay load not to exceed 9,000 fuels throughout the state and attempt was made to tip them further exemption of areas H5102 and H5103 which would transfer the authority from gallons on tank trailers. No may well result in temporary over. It was found that the throughout the state as they one can oppose such shortages due to the time it tankers as they are presently become free from any PBB. the Agricultural Commission to the Governor for ap- proposals as driver testing would take to replace all constructed were unstable ~ew Fence Law and safety regulations, present double bottom during certain maneuvers. SB46 has now been signed pointment or removal of the Director of Agriculture. however, those proposals tankers. However, by the addition of a by the Governor as P.A. 34. It banning the use of the double Tanker Retrofit different type of hitch costing will take affect on October 1, Farm Bureau and others strongly opposed this bottom tanker and reduCing approximately $3,000 per 1978.Essentially it requires a the load to 9,000gallons could Improves Stability unit, the double bottom was person to build his own fence proposal. A similar bill has been introduced in the create serious problems and It is questionable made nearly as stable as to hold his own livestock. cost increases especially for whether such legislation is other types of tank trucks. However, if some other Senate. person uses the fence then they are liable to pay for a proper share of the cost of the fence. The act provides for Proposed State Inheritance Law fence viewers and various procedures. Complements Federal Legislation Soil Conservation Districts The House Conservation Farm Bureau has and $5,000 for a family estate property into the taxes, (2) an increase in the Committee held a hearing on promoted and supported member. This has not been Farmland and Open Space estate tax marital deduction H5866. which repeals the changes in the Federal Estate changed since 1925 and ob-. Preservation Act (P.A. 116). to the larger of $250,000or one present 3 acre land Tax Reform Act of 1976 as viously is obsolete. The The purpose of this is to half of the estate, (3) the requirement whereby only an passed by the Federal Hoffman Bill would change assure that the heir carries valuation of the farm or a occupier of land of 3 -acres or Cong"ress. With these major the $30,0,00 for surviving out the commitment to closely held business realty more can vote in elections for changes in federal estate spouse to $100,000 and the maintain the property in on the basis of its present use Soil Conservation Directors. taxes, it is now possible to $5,000for a family member to farming for at least 10 years providing the family con- Farm Bureau strongly op- modernize Michigan's $15,000, bringing these in exchange for the tax tinues farming for a certain posed the bill, pointing out Inheritance Tax Law as it exemptions somewhat in line benefits. This is compatible period of time can't decrease that Soil Conservation applies to farming. with the changes since 1925. with the federal law because value beyond $500,000,(4) an Districts are important to Both the Corbin Bill in the in order to qualify for the extension of time (up to 15 farmers and to agriculture Two bills have been in- Senate and the Hoffman Bill federal provisions on far- years) to pay the estate tax and that the selection of the troduced in the Michigan in the House have the same mland, there is a 15 year involving a farm or closely Director should remain with Legislature. One (S 1447)by provisions for farms, each period. The federal law, held business providing the land owners and land oc- Senator Corbin (D-Clio) and provides for (1) a 50 percent however, covers only family family continues farming for cupiers. The present 3 acre the other by Rep. Hoffman exemption of the market members; but the Michigan the designated period of time. requirement should continue (R-Applegate) in the House. value of qualified farm real proposals would extend the The first two changes in the as districts will' no doubt be Both bills are promoted and property from inheritance same benefits to farm part- federal law affeCt both farm given more responsibility as supported by Farm Bureau. taxes, (2) defers or postpones ners. and new farm estates. time goes on. Without this The legislation will make the the remaining half of the The major changes made in minimal protection, land Michigan law compatible taxes for 10 years without the Federal Estate Tax Law The new federal estate law owners and occupiers could with the new federal law. penalty or interest. by Congress last year in- combined with the proposed be outvoted by those who do J-Iowever, as presently In order to receive the cludes (1) an increase in both changes in the state not have any connection to written, the Hoffman bill goes benefit, an heir of farmland the tax credit (up to an inheritance tax would rerr.ove the land and may wish to further by providing relief for must either be a family equivalent exemption of a very great burden from control soil conservation all taxpayers. The present member or a family business. $175,625) and the tax rate agriculture and make it districts for a variety or tax exemption in Michigan is partner of the deceased and schedule (range from 18to 70 possible for heirs to maintain reasons. $30,000for a surviving spouse must enroll the farm real ~-percent) for federal estate the farm in agricultural use. A Day in the Life Story by Connie Lawson of a Regional Representative Photos by Marcia Ditchie

The highway leading south ~ the need for young people to agri~Qltural issues which from the Lansing Michigan understand their role in self- affect mid-Michigan farmers. Farm Bureau office is government and to become Before we leave, Bernie familiar to Farm News involved in that process. The trades his neat, plaid sport reporters and the face of the county supports the aims of coat for a kelly green driver, Central Regional the Michigan Farm Bureau Safemark jacket which hangs Represent,ative Bernie Citizenship Seminar by in the c~r. We are on our way Biship, is also familiar. We selecting and sponsoring area to two Safemark dealer open Nineteen media representatives offended a are accustomed to his brief high school juniors and houses. The success of county news backgrounder at lansing on April r 3. visits between meetings to seniors each year to attend programs, such as the Bernie Bishop and Ingham County Information pick up slide presentations, the 5-day seminar. Bernie Safemark Group Purchasing, Chairperson, Audrey SioHer welcomed wIn equipment and to consult with and Sharon Hickok, Eaton depend upon the commitment news director, Duane Stacker. the state office staff. But County secretary, discuss the of county Farm Bureau today we will be the visitors list of potential candidates leadership and the support of as he travels throughout the who will be selected to attend membership, Bernie tells us. mid-Michigan counties of the Seminar at Albion College The decision to adopt this Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, in June. The decision will be program is entirely- in the Genesee and Shiawassee. made soon and tha t subject is hands of the county Farm Keeping pace with the added to the meeting agenda Bureau. He is pleased with morning traffic on temporary they have revised. the enthusiasm of counties in 1-69,Bernie reminds us that The agenda for this day is his region for the group Eaton county has still not also filled with appointments purchasing concept and feels blocked the construction of and meetings and we are soon it is gaining the confidence of Interstate-69 which would southbound for the Branch members. pass through prime County Seat, Marshall, a site At the Hub Tire Center in agricultural land lying west chosen by South Regional Clinton County, operated by of the temporary route we are Representative, Don Ruhlig Safemark dealer, Charles travelling. Evaluating the for the bi-monthly Farm Weber, Bernie and Gene current situation, Bernie BureauJiaison meeting. Here Greenawalt, Safemark Sales receipts of the Eaton County Safemark concedes that right of way area field representatives of Program Manager, cross purchases have been stopped. dealership indicate a growing confidence in the various Farm Bureau paths. The three men discuss the group purchasing program and Safemark However, he adds, the affiliates meet to coordinate the sales during the open product qualify. Department of State High- member services in the house and check the in-stock ways and Transportation has coming weeks. For the supply of tires and batteries. not adopted the alternative balance of the morning, in- The Safemark outlet also plan to improve the existing 1- formation is exchanged; provides a casual meeting 69 route. Until that alter- needed services <'orproblems place for farmers. County native is approved by state are discussed; possible Farm Bureau members officials, the farmland in solutions are suggested. unable to get into the fields, Eaton County remains in Because there is no time but unwilling to remain jeopardy. after the meeting to stop for inactive on this bright spring The encroachment of urban lunch, we enjoy the first afternoon, are also there. In land uses is strickingly ap- "picnic" of the year in the this impromptu setting, parent when we arrive at the comfort of Bishop's car while Bernie and these members Eaton County Farm Bureau headed across three counties discuss farm business until office. From this vantage for a destination in Owosso. Clinton County president, point, the archives of land The Shiawassee County Farm Don Witt, arrives. With yet use policy can be read most Bureau president, Gene another open house to attend, clearly. Small, closely spaced Maynard will be waiting the men move to the Clinton Bernie and Eaton County secretary, Sharon houses form neat rows in the there to discuss membership. County office where Hickok, consult past meeting minutes before subdivision which faces the Bernie explains as we travel, secretary, Marilyn Knight, reviewing the agenda of Eaton County farm county office. Adjacent to the that this is not a typical day. efficiently reports the im- Bureau board of dlredors meet!ng. building stands a new high The liaison meeting has taken mediate activities of the school complex to serve this much of the morning, but he county Farm Bureau. growing community in feels the communication Decisions to sponsor a baby Charlotte. Yet behind the between the Farm Bureau animal display during small brick Farm Bureau companies and regional Michigan Week, select office, like a historical representatives is essential. winners in the Citizenship photograph, broken corn The meeting at Owosso is Seminar essay contest and stalks line the horizon and short. Bernie and Gene soon plans to participate in the reflected sunlight at the crest have concluded their meeting .,Adopt a Legislator" of the hill reveals the metallic and briefly discuss the suc- program are set for an up- caps of silos. cess of the news media coming county board Eaton CountyFarm Bureau "backgrounder" held in meeting. members who were in- Lansing the previous Our last stop will be Fowler strumental in stirring con- evening. Both men are Gas and Oil, the Safemark cern for the land use question pleased with the questions of dealership in that Clinton in the 1-69Project, recognize the press and their interest in County farm community. Shlawassee County Secretary Norma Taylor and President Gene Maynard.

Genesee County President John Sill and Clinton County Secretary Marllyn Knight and Ingham County Secretary Jean Scuff and Secretary Dorls Walking. Preside'l' Don WiH. President Charles Wilcox. , , 10. , •• , •• ~ •• 'wi ••• , 10 ., I rr-y

Commodity Trading

Many centuries of history are back of the exchange system of trading in commodities. Trading in organized markets existed in China as early as 1200 B.C. Even earlier there were markets in India, Arabia and Egypt with some of the characteristics of exchange trading. pressed on the board. It might be that he would Today trading in commodities is no longer an Futures do well by selling actuals and buying futures, obscure technique employed by a few aggressive Since hedging reduces price risk, a thereby having the futures market carry the inventory for less than the firm could. Of individuals. To many it is a critical factor in ~owl~dgeable b~nker may accept significant course there are different ways of evaluating determining profit or loss. From the smallest fm~n.clOg concessIOns for properly hedged cash one's costs. For example-if a person has his own farmer to ~e largest, hedging may be the only . posItions. The smaller a farmers' risk the more warehouse, it is locked into certain costs, where way of savlOg themselves from sudden price secure are his loans. Therefore, a b~nker will ~op. Properly used it can also substantially often lend much more to the farmer who if he rents storage space, no such fixed cost I~prove. profitability. This article, hopefully, hedged and usually at a lower rate. This ad- exists. Quite often a farmer isn't satisfied with existing prices and decides to hold rather than wIll provide you a feel for what hedging is really ditional. ~inancial potential can be an important sell. By getting rid of this inventory and all about; how the "big boys" use it to their competItive advantage and it tends to reflect advantage and very often to your disadvanta~e. favorably upon management ability. More replacing it with buy hedge, he will free up a significant amount of cash and still maintain his When a person owns, or has committed to own, money is freed to go into inventory and increased riskless posture. a product a t a certain price, they are said to be vol~e. More volume implies larger profits. "long" that commodity. If the price of the Since lending policies vary, it is best to b. Price evaluation tool: On reVIewing the commodity should rise, they would profit and familiarize oneself with the policy of .the bank price difference between the futures and actuals if it should drop, they would lose. For example a where you do business. It is important to keep one can often identify attractive pricing oP: "long" position would be a farmer who had ~ot your bank~r informed of your hedged positions portunities. For example, let's assume that a yet marketed his crop. Should this apply if that and your future trading plans. When a hedged farmer notices that normally his commodity crop decrease or the demand increase, prices position is removed, the bank should be informed sells at 15 cents below futures. In an unusual would tend to rise and the farmer could sell his and repayment arrangements worked out. market he notices that his commodity is 25 cents crop at a greater profit then if the reverse By locking in a purchase price with a "long" below futures. If he is a seller, he would sell situation developed. position in the futures market, a farmer can sell futures against his actuals rather than directly When a person is committed by a contractual a product which has not yet been harvested at a selling the actuals. He might then hold both sales agreement to sell something and he has not specific price, with minimal risk. Those wh~ fail positions until the price difference narrows. yet fixed the cost of that item to him, he is said to use this tool are in a far inferior marketing c. Planning tool: The price of futures is a to be "short" that commodity. For example, a position. reflection on what market participants expect wholes~!er might agree to deliver a shipment of actual prices to'be at a certain time in the future. a specifiC commodity at a specific price three In planning, this can prove valuable. For months hence. Should prices drop between the example, a farmer might wish to switch his date the commodity sale is contracted and the acres from one commodity to another due to the dat.e the wh~lesaler actu.aIly burs the commodity Hedging Versus relative price level between the two competing which he w1l1later delIver, hiS profits will in- crops or perhaps capacity might be expanded or crease. But, should the price rise he will have to reduced because of future market indications. pay more for the commodity to cover his sale Forward Contracting d. Conversion tool: Many farmers in effect and his profit would be less or could be convert one or more commodities into another. eliminated entirely. While the opportunities for forward con- Take, for example, the feed block operators - tracting, particularly for some future time, are feeder cattle plus feed grain plus time equal live typically limited, it is important to understand cattle. By comparing the future cost of the inputs why some people prefer hedging to forward with the price of the outputs, they can often lock contracting. Actually there are three important in a handsome conversion profit by buying the The Classical Hedge "' advantages to hedging. inputs and selling the outputs. ( 1) If a person forward contracts for some Because of the risks associated with fluc- rather distant time the company that he does this tuating commodity prices, the futures market is with hedges plus adds in a handsome additional us~d ~or price insl;U"ance,Le., hedging. The basic margin. A glance at their profits will often in- Hedge Guidance pnnclple of hedglOg is to reduce the chance of dicate the magnitude of this margin. By hedging major price fluctuations by avoiding a sizeable himself, chances are the farmer will make a lot more money. In this ~rtic1e 'Ye have attempted to explain "short" or "long" position. This is achieved by why hedglOg baSIcally represents a substitute simultan~usly offsetting any cash position with (2) A person can adjust the quantity which he the opposite futures position. This technique is has hedged. This is virtually impossible to do in sale or purchase. We have discussed when and the case of a forward contract. This flexibility is how it is more desirable. There are several other called a classical hedge. For example, if a considerations., which can, when properly person purchased the actual commodity and is very valuable if a person has to change his . estimate of crop size or needs to return to an analyzed, conSIderably improve profitability . thus "long," he would sell an equivalent amount For e~a~ple, something as simple as knowing on the futures market. Should the price or value unhedged position. (3) With price swings as great as they have when It IS better to hedge wheat in Kansas City of the commodity drop, his "long" position would Chic~go or Minneapolis can make a perso~ lose value .while his ."s~ort" position would gain recently been, certain old and well established firms and cooperatives have liquidated. If a ~onslderably more profit than blindly hedging on an approximately Similar amount in value. Just one exchange. A farmer might find it more difficult to assess person has forward contracted with any such organizations, previous agreements are can- Hedging can be used to dramatically alter a his risks than a wholsaler since the size of his farmer's tax posture in a favorabfe manner. He crop depends on the weather and numerous other celled. By contrast, the Chicago Board of Trade has been in existance since 1848 without default. may be taken back by the amount of work or the item~. Nevertheless, the grower is also "long." number of things to look at. But he shouldn't be. In thIS case, a hedge in futures becomes more If he's dealing in a sizeable volume with a lot to effective as the crop approaches maturity. A gain by this analysis, there is no doubt abouwhat farme! shoul.d hedge ~ quantity approximating he should do - spend the money to have someone the size harvest which he is confident of knowledgeable help him to get a good handle on receiving. Other Uses~ these factors. On the other hand a small farmer A person using the classical hedge is less ~orking with a hundred acres ~ay not have the conce,rned with fluctuations than with changes in tIme, money or facilities to stay on top of these the dIfference between cash prices and future of Futures factors. He will be forced to rely on whatever prices. Unless supplies C?fa commodity are tight, There are several uses for the future market free or inexpensive advise he can get. futur~ tend to be higher than cash prices Unfortunately, in commodities, it's very true reflectmg storage and carrying costs. As the other t~an the classical hedge. that. you get what you pay for. Brokerage house fu~ures contract approaches maturity, the two .a. Storage tool: In most commodities the price adVIse tends to be somewhat simplistic. If you prices move together since they become almost dIfference between two contract months will one and the same. express relative demand and storage costs. If a rely on a broker, make sure you have him give The decision of whether to hedge and how farmer is maintaining an inventory over a you b~sic information and keep you posted much to hedge is an important one and thorough certain timeframe, then that farmer should regardmg other relevant factors. Wherever you assessment of its implications is encouraged. compare his own storage costs with those ex- get the advise, make sure it's good. •...... I , ... - FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAL RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS: One free 2S word ad per month per memo deadline: 13th of Month. Mail classified ads to: Michigan Farm News, P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Mi. bership, additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as one word NON- 48904Publisher reserves right to reject any advertising copy subm i"ed. MEMBE R advertisers: 1Scents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. Copy

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(4-2t-20p) Reliance, Bile of Georgia, Glo Haven, Rich 24f) FREE MUSIC LESSON, "Learn Chord Haven, Canadian Harmony, Champion, 5400 WE EKL Y possible_ Spare-time circular Playing" Piano, organ, guita"t. Simple new Loring, Suncrest, Baby Gold No.5, Baby HARLEY ROCK PICKERS. Rock Win- LIVESTOCK mailing. Free Details. Write: STUR system. Davidsons, 6727 MFN Metcalf, Gold No.7, Hale Haven, Jersey Queen, Red drowers. Picks 1 to 16" dia. The World's DEVANT, 13311 Bemis Road, Manchester, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204. /5 1I-19p) Skin, Minn_ Hardy Peach, Elberta, Madison, Best. Phone 313-376-4791. Earl F. Rt!inelt, REDUCTION SALE: Morgan horses, M! 48158. (5.lt-17t) DRAIN KING is a super effective drain Jayhaven, Sun Cling, J.H. Hale, Harkin, Red 4465 Reinelt, Deckerville, Mich. 48427. (5-tf- wean lings, yearlings, two and three year declogger. By simply connecting Haven, Kal Haven, Velvet. Cavilier, Rio' 23p) EARN EXCELLENT MONEY AD- Oso-Gem, Autumnglo (NY 232). STAN. olds. Eastern bloodlines. Super individuals. this a_maZing new_ tQOI to your garden DRESSING AT HOME! Details; send DARD & DWARF PLUM TREES: Bluefree. ROUND BALE FEEDERS for 1500lb. round Phone Three Rivers (616) 244-5974. (5-4t-19p) hose, the unpleasant chore Of' unclOgging stamped, self-addressed envelope. Anne, Rt. Damson, Stanley, Santa Rosa, Shiro, Ozark bales. Heavy duty I" square tubing. Only kitchen sinks. showers and tubs is made SERVI'CE AGE BULL -- Registered 7, Box 46-FB, Allegan, MI 49010. (5'lt.19f) Premier, Burbank, Methley, Frontier, Toka, 595.75. Rectangular feeders also available. easy. When water is turned on, .the device Holstein, 13 mos. old, sire -- Harrisburg, Gay Valer_ STANDARD & DWARF PEAR Free literature. Dealerships available. LAND CLEARING and BUlldozing - By the expands the locks itself in a pipe. Pressure Ideal. Ex-G.M.+l,032Ibs. milk. Dam Ex'92- TR EES: Clapp's Favorite, Moonglow, STARR NATIONAL, 219 Main, Colchester, lour or by the job, Tom Tank, Eagle, forces strong jets of water thru surge valve 2E, 214,000Ibs. m'ilk lifetime. John M. Smith, Aurora, Bartlett, Seckel, Anjou, Bosc_ I L 62326 /5.lt-29p) Michigan 48822. Phone 517-626-6677. (5- tf-18p) to dislodge blockage. Easy and fast to use. 4110 Beeman Rd., Williamston 48895, (5171 STANDARD & DWARF NECTARINE WANTED TO BUY: Cast Iron seats, Mc- Can't harm plumbing. Stop pouring money 655-1104. (5-2t-25f5b) AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISALS TR E ES: Horko, Cherokee, Mericrest, Cormick No.9 Silo Fillers, Allis Chalmers down the drain. Model No: 340 S:omplete Kit specializing in Farm Personal, Household & Nectared NO.4, Nectared No.5, Nectared Engines, Wisconsin Engines, with Gear ENTIRE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS 510.95, postage paid. Satisfaction Guaran. Antiques. Special rates for Farm Bureau No.6, Fantasia. STANDARD & DWARF Reductions, and Salvage Tractors. Dave HER D of 20 cows. Some with calves others to teed. Delverna National Systems, 1132 So. members. James R. Erskine, Freeland, APRICOT TREES: Moongold, Mo.Jrpark, Steiner. 11834 Stuart, Grand Blanc, 48439. (3- freshen soon. Goebel, Box 143, Hillman, MI Brinton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. (4-6t- Mich. 517.695.9\82. (l1.tf-20p) Goldcot, Stella. STANDARD & DWARF 6t.25tl 49746. Phone (517) 742-4505. (5-lt-23f) 25f-68b) SWEET CHERRY TREES: Tartarian, FOR SALE: Stormor grain bins, Farm Fans QUARTER HORSES. Disposition for 4-H, CHRISTIAN NEWSLETTER. Honest.unto. Bing, Schmidt, Vista, Napoleon, Royal Ann, dryers, G.T. Tox.o wik dryers, Stormor ability for cattle, conformation for show. OF INTEREST TO WOMEN God help for the busy preacher-teacher. 13 Emperor Francis, Windsor, Van, Ezee.dry systems. Hamilton Distributing Reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction a months 512. Dickey, Inc., Box 156M, South Hedelfinger, Rainer. (Short Supply). Company, Hamilton, MI 49419, phone (616) priority. Visitors welcome. Walton Farms, HOMEMADE CHEESE! HARD, SOFT & Milford, Indiana 46786. (4-2t.22p) STANDARD & DWARF SOUR CHERRY 751.5161. (3.tf.24f) Rosebush. Phone 517-433-2925. (3-tf-24p) COTTAGE! Make it yourself! Easy, TREES: Montmorency, Early Richmond, delicious! Complete instructions! Recipes. MIRACLE POLISHING CLOTH is needed in POLLED CHAROLAIS: For Sale Polled North Star, Meteor. (Short Supply)_ NUT FOR SALE: 1972J.D. 8 row narrow plateless 51.00 Hamiltons Box 652-131 New Ulm. MN every home, shop and office by every man corn planter, dry fertilizer, insecticide, good Bulls and Polled Bred Females. By LCR TREES: English Walnut, Carpathian 56073. /5.1t-20p) and woman. This specially impregnated Perfecto Ouke357. Performance tested. R.J. Walnut, Black Walnut, Hazelnut, Chinese condition. Add on bottom for 575 Oliver plow cloth Cleans, Polishes, Waxes and Shines Eldridge & Sons, call (616) 868-6223. (5-tf.24p) Chestnut, American Butternut, Stuart hydraUlic reset. Year from certified cor- NEW APPROACH TO COOKING. Improve everything made of metal, wood, glass, tile, Pecan. MISCELLANEOUS TREES: Hyslop wood seed oats. Phone: (517) 223-8461, (517) PUREBRED YORKSHIRE or Chester nutrition, avoid chemical additives, reduce porcelain, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, Crab Apple, Foster's Hybrid Mulberry, 223-8747. (4.2t-25f8b) White Boars and Gilts for sale at all times, sugar, change diet painlessly, gradually. bronze, pewter, sterling silver plate and Brown Turkey Fig. All 2-yr. well-rooted, S~tisfaction guaranteed. Broadview Farms, Homemade "convenience foods". Save gold! It does the jOb fast and easy -- like FOR SALE: 3 Point; Plows, Discs. Scoops, branched trees. Low quantity rates. Call, BII' McCalla, 4100 Stone School, Ann Arbor. time, money, enjoy cooking. Artificial MAGIC! And MIRACLE CLOTH removes Blades, Post Hole Diggers, Mowers. Rims. write or stop at our Hartford offices for trees Phone (313) 971-1804. (7-12t-25f) quality of supermarket foods, increase in rust, stains, corrosion, scratches, burn Disc Blades 20",9 gauge 59.25. Steiner Farm while supply lasts (h mile north if 1-94 and degenerative diseases, such as cancer? Is markS, water rings and spots ... like Equipment, (313)" 694-5314, Grand BlallC, FOR SALE: Landrace Boars and gilts, also Hartford exit). DEAN FOSTER NUR. there a connection? Avoid supermarket MAGIC! It takes the work out of dozens of Michigan. lb-6t-25tl Duroc Boars and Gilts. George Carpenter SERIES, Box FB-34, Hartford, Michigan trap. Food too important for big business everyday chores. MI RACLE CLOTH tackles family, 6545 Cogswell Rd., Romulus, MI 49057. Phone: (616) 621-1419_ (5-lt'277b) GRAtN DRYING EQUIPMENT Clayton & 48174. Phone evenings (313) 721-0240. (9-tf. control. You're responSible for family's every job from Cleaning outdoor storm Lambert, MFS, GSI, M-C equipment. Bucket 23fl health. "Third Century Cook Booklet" window frames to polishing fine wood and elevators. Heinrich Grain Systems. Web- teaches you how. SJ.50. Third Century Press, delicate musical instruments!_ It even shines FOR SALE. New Zealand White Rabbit<>, .berville, Michigan 48892. Phone (517) 468. Box 93-a, Caro, Michigan 48723. (3.3t-25f45p) up the family car "like new"! SATISFAC- bred for top meat production. "Rabbits are REAL ESTATE 3442. (4-1I.19f) TION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY our only business.". DeHmers Bunny Patch, REFUNDED. (All orders promptly shipped Phone 517-584-3765, Caron City, Mich, AFRICAN VIOLETS: Fresh cut leaves and

IRRtGATION EQUIPMENT; Lockwood postage paid h sorry, no COD's.) 1 for WANTED TO RENT: Pasture land for beef (7-tf-24p) starter plants. Descriptive price list 35 51.50,2 Center Pivots; Rainbow & Boss Traveler; cents. Gails Violets, Rt. 4, St. Johns, MI for 52.75, 3 for 53.75. Delverna Specialties, cattle, 100.200 acres. Call (517) 393.6676 FAI RFIELD FARMS POLLED SHOR. Pumping Units; Gasoline, Diesel, Electric .. 48879. (5-tf-19t) 1132 S_ Brinton Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI between 8 a.m .. 4 p.m. Ask for Mrs. Smith. THORNS since 1901. Michigan's oldest Puct Aluminum Pipe -- Plummer Supply, 48858. (4.6t.25fllSb) (4.2t 20b) Bradley & 131 Exit, Bradley 49311. (616) 792- Shorthorn herd. Visitors welcome. Ray NEEDLEWORKERS! PATTERNS AND PASTURE FOR RENT FOR 50 to 75 head 2215. (4- tf-25f) Peters. 4 miles southeast of Elsie on Riley BOOKS -- Knitting, Crocheting, Em- FOR SALE -- Dry shelled corn, excellent R03d. (7-tf.23p) broidery, Quilting, Ethnic Clothing, Stit- feed, priCed by the ton on farm. Kenneth beef cows or steers in Gr ass Lake area. Corn WANTED - John Deere D or GP Tractor. chery, and more! Catalog .. 50 cents or 4 Knight, Sterling, Michigan. Phone (517) 873 stalk grazing available in fall. Phone (517) PUREBRED YORKSHIRE BOARS AND For sale: Delaval 210 Gallon Bulk Tank. stamps, (refundable). Silver Lining, Box 4390. WANTED some good quality hay 522-8256. /5-lt-24f) GI L TS for sale. Boars tested in on farm test Wheat and Oat Straw. LeRoy Keinath, R No. 16997.DS, Irvine. California 92714. /5 11 26b) locally. (3-41 25f) 4, Vassar, Michigan 517-652-2388. station. Robert Harper, R No. 1, Vicksbur~, PEACH FARM -- 35 acres in Watervliet MI 49097. Phone (616) 649.2803. /2-12t.22f) WOOD STOVES and furnace supplement TownShip. F irsl class sile, north slope (11. tf-24p) HOUSEWIVES SAVE MONEY! heaters .. Johnson Monarch, Energy Male, Write: Solid M. Spread. Hartford 49057. O' COW TRIMMING makes your cows feel THOUSANDS SOLD - SIMPLE SHOP PI NG FOR SALE: 2 Giehl self unloading wagons King space heaters & Merit coal and wood phone Solid M Chateau (616) 4243752 beller, produce better and makes you more PLAN 51.00. Yager, 1190 - FN Shakespeare, and chopper. Also 300 gal. Milk Cooler. stoves. 30 years at same place of business. 5152,000.00 firm. (J H 25f) money. Call Bob Presson, RFD 3, Evart, MI Bronx, New York 10452. (5.lt-15p) Henry Carpenter, 6545 Cogswell, Romulus. Call us before you buy! Fowler Plumbing 49631. Phone (616) 734-5051. /10- tf-14p) KALKASKA 10ACRES. 510.500. Well Pump. Mi. 48174. P~one (313) 721-0240. (9-tf-23f) and Heating, Fowler, Michigan. Phone (517) Tank. Elec:tric. Septic lank. South Bo<,rd r:ORRIEDALE SHEEP - Purebred Breeding PECANS! WALNUTS! Other bargains! 593.2300. (1.8t-25fl4b) FOR SALE: 1970 Chism-Rider Grape man. 50 acres. 524.500 Good Road. Owner stock for sale. Paper optional. Waldo F. Write: CANECREEK FARM, Cookeville, Harvester is good condition. Write or call ESlher Carpenter. Ozard. R R I. Moran, Dieterle, 7285 Textile Rd., Saline, Mich. Tennessee 38501. (2.111-10p) Roy Forraht Rl Berrien Springs, Mich. GUARANTEED RAT TRAP: Caught 20 in Michigan49760. /3 H 25tl 48176. Phone (313)429.7874. Cl-tf-19p) one night - one trap. Automaticaily resets_ 49103. (616) 473-1730. (9-tf-21p) RAG RUGS hand woven Phone (517) 337. Rat never gets bait. Clean out every RAT 2JS ACRE FAMILY DAIRY FARM. 60 MILKING SHORTHORNS. Young bul:s, 2584 or write Mrs. Duane Stillwell, 1542 WANTED: Power Unit, any size, prefer from entire farm or money back. Send 51.00 comfort stalls. more land available. One of yearlings and calves for sale. Write or visit Melrose. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. (36t. Detroit Diesel. Also: SC or DC case tractor. Ihe nicest set ups in state Farm has Stanley M. Powell and Family, Ingleside 17f) fordrawing-- HAMMOND, R.R. 5, Box 115b, A.D. Wyrembelski, Box 27, Posen, Michigan f'verything a farmer could desire_ Can help Farm. R.R. 2. Box 238, Ionia. Mich. 48846. Feiser Road, Covington, Kentucky41015. (4- 49776. Phone (517) 766-2435. /5-lt-24f) 2t.40p) finance farm. stock or tools. Don't miss. call ( 6.tf-25p) PEARL SNAP FASTENERS -- 124 COLORS AND STYLES. Sewing Supplies. Not retiring owner: (616) 6932369 15 11 15fl~p) FOR SAlE: John Deere 720 Diesel, 560 FOR SALE - YORKSHI R E serviceage boars available in stores. Free Catalog. Bee Lee FOR SALE: Seed Oats, Mariner, Y.F.e. 95 Diesel, and two John Deere Trip Bottom and open gilts top bloodlines tested at MSU GRADE A DAIRY FARMS 140 Acres with Company. Box 20558 MF, Dallas, percent germination, $2.15 bu. Heavy Plows. Complete line of modern farm test station. All registered stock. Richard good buildings and home, also old set of farm 75220. (3- tf.23bl feeding oats, 51.60 bu. Almost new wagon CO

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