—Lancaster Farming, Saturday,-May 8,1976 perming rn Pennsylvania Are os EDITORIAL COMMENTS BY DIETER KRIEG, EDITOR Some *200,000 questions Holstein history was made this past Monday when a fine looking specimen of the breed sold for a whopping $200,000. That's another world record. They don’t seem to last long anymore. Apparently a lot of people are out to have the distinction of having paid the most for a black and white cow. whopping big price and yet she had records which the owner should be ashamed to have in print. Are high cattle prices genuine? Are T they being because that sort of genetic value is actually there 7 Or because somepne wants to have his picture on the cover of the breeds magazine and inflate his ego a little? And how much of the price is paid just fora prestigious name? I think these are legitimate questions for all dairymen to con sider. After all, it’s through their breeding fees that the big-time cattle buyers will receive their money. But in all likelihood, the dairyman will have to depend primarily on milk checks for his money and possibly the sale of some youngstock. And you can’t sell much milk or youngstock if that ampule isn’t carrying everything you need. By that ! mean more than just a fancy pedigree and an even fancier price. While the sale of a Holstein for $200,000 prompted this editorial comment, let it be known this was no attack on her or those associated with her. As a self-proclaimed “connoisseur” of Holsteins, I still like the cow’s head. I associate/such a head with great- potential. But I also know that some other high priced cows and bulls ended up doing nothing for their breeds other than take publicity away from other in dividuals who were much more deserving. I've never seen the cow personally. Nor have I seen a professional's photograph of her. Nevertheless, I .described her as a “fine looking specimen” because I’ve seen a picture of her head. I like it. But it and everything that’s in back of it ain’t worth $200,000, if you ask me. I wonder if these kind of prices are, being paid with hopes of-having a great many dairymen automatically conclude that this cow is the greatest of all time. That would certainly add an extra silver lining to bull calves sold out of her. And when the bull is of age, his semen will sell like hot cakes’ because a lot of dairymen would associate-him with little more than the cow who sold at a fantastic price. And primarily just the price completely forgetting that it’s the milk in the bucket that pays the bills. I’m not forgetting about type. But even so, a herd of excellent cows with only mediocre production isn’t much good either. And selling dairy cows which are short on production while adequate on type isn’t doing a good service to anyone either. On many occasions a cow has sold for a Recommended reading A feature story which won a first prize in a national contest last month appears in this week’s issue. It offers readers two important messages. The first message is one which is heard a thousand or more times every year. And that hasn’t ever been enough. iAnd then there's a second message too. very long minutes. It’s a moving story, and the author said it had the family in tears to just remember it. In fact, he admitted that his own eyes didn't remain dry during the' interview. Aside from describing a tragic event, the article brings out a feeling of admiration for the man who refused to quit, and for the com munity which came to his aid. A young publisher - writer - photographer from Wisconsin tells the tragic story of a man who had his hands daught in a corn picker for two It's recommended reading. You’ll find it on page 81. RURAL ROUTE 80Y... SOME LIFE. SOMEBODY TO WAjT ON YOU HAND AMD FOOT. 10 DOES CHRIST LIVE HERE? Lesson for May 9,1976 Background Scripture: Ephesians 4:25 through 6:4; 1 Peter 3:1-12. Devotional Reading: Ephesians 4:'25 through 5:2. Paul is often accused of being a male chauvinist, and the fourth and fifth chapters of Ephesians - if weassume that they are representitive of Paul’s views - certainly seem to confirm that judgement: Wives, be subject to your husbands ... (5:22) ... the husband ii the head of the wife ... (5:23) Those two statements alone seem sufficient to make countless women-“see red.” Be subject to one another Paul’s reputation, I believe, is undeserved. For one thing, we must realize that Paul’s view of women was actually miles and miles ahead of the views of most of his contemporaries. He frequently mentions them in a significant manner in his letters; sometimes giving the impression that the women have been more responsive to his ministry than many men. His recognition of the valuable role of women in the early church was in considerable conflict with many of the prevailing views in his society. Paul exalted women in a manner un matched by most of bis contemporaries. Nevertheless, Paul .was a ■■ maii'df the first century'A.D. and he brought the light of the Christian Gospel to the family structure as he found it m that time. Paul’s society generally did not -value women and they had few rights in the .home or the community. The power of the man was virtually unlimited. 'Paul saw his task as ex posing the -family structure to the authority of Jesus Christ. Although it is hardly evident to us today, Paul’s approach to the family was revolutionary! Although he did not call for the radical change of the family structure, his-proposals for the inner dyiuunic of the family relationship brought sweeping; changes Jto Christian families. > As Christ lived - What he was calling for was an entirely new spirit in the family. We can get hung up on the idea of Wives being “subject 1 ' to their husbands and the husband being the “head of the house.” But. what we must not mtm is Paul’s revolutionary thrust By Tom Armstrong r i cj %* •*« I !=: C. & To Improve Farm Image NOW IS THE TIME. . .j What kind of an image do you present'to the non-farm citizens of your com munity?? This might be of little interest to some folks but is really very important' when it comes to the con sumer. If farms "and food - producing facilities are clean, neat, and attractive, they could encourage folks, and especially youngsters, to want to drink more milk and eat more -fresh farm products. A very important part of good marketing is to have attractive produce; have something to sell that appeals to the consumer. Farm homesteads that are clean, well painted, and attractive to the general public could entice folks to have more faith in top quality farm products. Make every effort to present a good image to you public at all times. To Control Garden Insects Many local gardnes are growing well and we expect the usual infestation of in , sects to take their share. One of the safest insecticides to use is Sevin; this material is not very toxic and will do a good job of eliminating many ' common insects. Insects in ' the soil may be controlled by using Diazinon ‘ either worked into the topsoil before planting, or be side- dressing along the row. The -major insecticides of the past including DDT, Max Smith -County Agr. Agent Telephone :!94-(!83i Dieldrin, or Chlordane should pot be used in the > garden or. on any food -or fiber crop. The following? of the instructions of the can or package is very important; read them - first and then apply the material. To Mow Lawn Of ten <s leaf length should be cut off at a time; this means mowing' twice-per week during good growing weather. Yes, the dippings should be removed when growth is rank because there could be ? build-up of thatch that will encourage grass diseases and decrease the vitality of the grass plants. Good lawn care requires frequent mowing at this time of the yew. I realize that lawnumowing is a very regular chore this time of the year, but has to be done if good turf is desired. Most Folks plan to mow at least once a week; however, this may not be often enough this time of the year with good growing "weather. When the grass is" permitted to get several inches tall, it is more of a shock to the plant to cut it off; turf men say that not more than one4hird of the To Beware of - for the family: the key is not so much who is “subject” to whom, but that in all that we do in the family we are to be governed by our reverence for Chirst. “Wives, lie subject to your husbands, as to the Lord!” It is their love for Christ that is to govern their relationships. Rabid Animals Fortunatily, we do not have very many cases of rabies in this part oftht country; however, there is always danger of wile animals and bats being rabid. Tears ago it was the stray dog during the heat of the summer that -was the chief danger of rabies; this is not true at this time. Skunks and bats are the most common carriers of this infection. Alsor young wild animals such as racoons, skunks, and squirrels may be infected. Youngsters are urged to leave these little animals in the wilds and not try to make pets from them. Also, youngsters should be warned about getting near stray or wild animals that are acting tame and frien dly; they may have rabies. The control of bats is very difficult but folks shouhL realize the potential danger from coming into contact or being bitten by them. r Farm Calendar Today, May 8 Beekeepers meet at 2 p.m. at ' the apiary of James and Bonnie Mentzer, New Holland R 2. Farm located next to the New Holland water reservoir off route 23 near Garden Spot High School. Sunday, May 9 Mother’s Day. Monday, May 10 Baler maintenance workshop at 7 p.m. at ' Charlie Snyder’s im plement dealership on ' Route 443 between South Tamaqua and Lehighton. Meeting open to af farmers. Reservations should be made with Schuylkill County Ex tension Office. The Central Dairy 4-H Club meets at the 4-H Center, 7:30 p.m. ~ ■ Wednesday, May 12 A husband strived home from work one day and his wife told him that the new minister had been to see them and had asked a strange question of, her: “Does Christ live here?” Did you tell them we are members at St. Luke’s, that I’m on the board there and you teach Sunday school?” asked the husband. “He didn’t ask that,” replied his wife, “he only asked if Christ lives here ... and it didn’t seem to mean the same thing.” And it doesn’t!. Executive Committee of Hunterdon County (New Jersey) Board of Agriculture meets at 8 p.m. in the Hunterdon County Extension Center. Thursday, May 13 Regional FFA public speaking and parliamentary procedures contests at Lehigh Community College, 9:30 a.m. Agronomy workshop at Pequea Valley High School, 1 p.m. Blue Mountain Dairy G oi: (Continued on Page 11]'
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