WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz said recently that the world needs to ex pand its trade in farm products more rapidly “and this will require a major effort to liberalize world wide trade restrictions.” “After 20 days of con versations with government leaders, including five heads of state, I am more con vinced than ever that the world needs to trade more freely in agricultural products. The countries we visited vary widely in their agriculture from tropical to temperature from major exporters to large net importers yet a common denominator is the need to trade. run the risk of a world-wide depression in vegetable oil prices. their growing livestock and poultry industries. “Spain is among the top ten export markets for U.S. farm products, purchasing more than three-quarters of a billion dollars in fiscal 1975 and probably will purchase a like amount in the current year ending June 30. Spain is making a major effort to develop its own agriculture further, and while in Madrid, we talked about the need for greater cooperation in the exchange of agricultural technology. “Portugal takes more than a quarter billion dollars in U.S. farm products annually. While in Lisbon, I met with Prime Minister Azevedo, and we amended the Title I Agreement under which that country had recently pur chased 56,400 metric tons of U.S. rice. The amendment will provide $5 million worth of cotton about 16,000 bales. This assistance will help Portugal as it struggles with very difficult economic and political problems. “In Bulgaria, we were impressed with the dedication of government leaders to expanded livestock production, especially swine and poultry, but also dairying. In order to accomplish this, it will be necessary for the Bulgarians to import grains and protein supplements. Later this year, a Bulgarian mission will visit the United States to explore future opportunities for cooperation in agriculture. In Sofia, I met “At the same time, we made it clear that the U.S. Government does not want to limit imports of palm oil. We are the world’s largest ex porter of vegetable oil, particularly soybean oil, and it is not in our best interest to take a restrictive position in world trade. Our interests are quite the reverse. “While in Indonesia, we signed a P.L. 480 Title I Agreement for 100,000 metric tons of wheat and 100,000 metric tons of rice. This agreement will help the Indonesians meet their import requirements for these two commodities while at the same time enabling them to pursue their economic development programs more effectively. In Jakarta, I met with President Suharto, and found "him very much committed to agricultural development in his country. “Spain and Portugal are large importers, and their trade problems are quite different from those in the net exporting countries. Both Spain and Portugal have large trade deficits with the United States, and they would like to reduce their deficits. At the same time, they want to continue im proving the diets of their people, and this will require substantial imports of farm products, including grains and proteins to maintain “In New Zealand, I met with Acting Prime Minister Talboys, and with principal ministers there and in Australia. It is apparent that both Australia and New Zealand need greater access to traditional markets in Europe and Asia for their meat, wool, and dairy products. The European Community and Japan have tightened their borders to these products. This is putting severe pressure on farmers in Australia and New Zealand. This leads the two countries to seek larger exports to the United States, especially for beef. We are already the world’s largest importer of beef, and there is a real need for other coun tries to lower their border restrictions on meat. WHITE WASHING with DAIRY WHITE -DRIES WHITE -DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY -NO WET FLOORS -IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS -WASHES OFF WINDOWS & PIPELINES EASILY Also Barn Cleaning Service Available With Compressed Air To have your barn cleaned with air it will clean off dust, cob webs & lot of the old lime. This will keep your barn looking cleaner & whiter longer. We white washed 600 barns last year, so if your barn needs white washing for better service have it done early. High-Pressure Washing In*Dairy Barns. MAYNARD L. BEITZEL Witmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227 If no answer call Willard Beitzel 717-733-6357 We will take on work within 100 mile radius of Lancaster. Barn spraying our business, not a sideline. Spraying Since 1961 “Malaysia and Indonesia are expanding their palm oil industries rapidly. They need larger and more diversified markets for this oil. At present, the United States is receiving a disproportionate share of world palm oil exports, especially from Malaysia. In our talks in Jakarta and in Kuala Lumpur, we em phasized the need for those countries to diversify their markets, seek new uses for palm oil, and to lessen their rate of expansion in palm oil production. Otherwise, we UR COLORS y the ars and Stripes SPECIAL AC OFFER *4.75 Complete Flag Kit AT ALL FULTON BANK OFFICES Thnf T. Says, "In these Bicentennial Years, let's all break out the flag. Fly it high Fly it proudly.” To help you show your pride as an American, Fulton Bank is offering at cost, as a Bicentennial Public Service, a complete home flag kit—a 3 X 5-foot double-stitched heavy cotton flag a 6-foot jointed 2 piece Aluminum pole and halyard an eagle top piece mounting bracket with screws all in a sturdy storage carton Stop in soon at any Fulton Bank office and take advantage of this special offer while our supply lasts Any teller will be proud to sell you an American flag Rilton HBsrsalk SERVING UNCASTER AND DAUPHIN COUNTIES Member F D I C Butz favors trade expansion Lancaster Farming. Saturday. May 15.1976 with the Chairman of the State Council Todor Zhivkov. “In Greece, we visited the American Farm School at Thessaloniki. This school, founded more than 70 years ago, has made tremendous contributions to agriculture in Greece. That country is now planning 10 additional institutions patterned after the American school. We were in Greece at the time of the Greek Orthodox celebration of Easter. We took part in an Easter picnic m a rural setting and were treated to an enormous demonstration of Greek friendship for the American people. “In Singapore, I met with Prime Minister Lee. Singapore is a small but dynamic market for U.S. farm products. In addition to its position as a commercial crossroads in Asia, it maintains a sizeable animal agriculture, particularly swine, within its small area. “In Geneva, we met with heads of delegations from about 70 countries represented at the multilateral trade negotiations. We talked with them about the need to eliminate nontariff trade barriers. The question is a fundamental one whether agricultural products are to be traded in a world where the rules are different for them than they are for other products. “The need for trade liberalization in agriculture was a subject that we reviewed in each country we visited. Another major topic was the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) export program. In seven of the 10 countries we visited, CCC credits are being used to facilitate additional U.S. exports of commodities, including breeding cattle, feed grains, wheat, soybeans and tobacco. “One of the purposes of the trip was to become per sonally acquainted with the governmental leaders and agricultural leaders of these countries. Once you establish personal relationships, it is easier from then on to work together to develop trade, share technology, smooth out irritations, and promote peace. The trip has helped us to further the future working relationships of the United States with these 10 nations.” York Lamb Club meets Don Flory, Red Lion, demonstrated how to wash lambs for show at a meeting of the York County 4-H Lamb Club held recently. During the business meeting, Linda Ebaugh reminded members of a sheep field day at Penn State on May 22. It was also decided to have a food stand at the York Fairgrounds for the Wagon Train. Norwood McGuigan, a feed representative, showed films on sheep production and gave out door prizes. The next meeting will be held June 3 at Stewart Ebersole’s in York. The 67
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers