pOur Reade Write ! - All cattlemen of this nation are being asked to vote in a national referendum soon to be held at all ASC offices to decide if a check off program on cattle will become a law, as outlined in a “Beef Research and In formation Act.” The people who want this law say they want to im prove the demand for beef by telling the public that beef is good to eat, and very nourishing, and by so doing will bring better prices for cattle. Of course, there are other places they went to Iffl * m * m. - %, V , W V Uni-Loader Leadership is moving it fast! With a tough, agile, easydiandling Case. Speed is important So are quick con trol and ability to take hard use That's why so many dairymen count on a Case Um-Loader to do the job Hydrostatic drive gives you smooth going at all times Two hand levers (no foot pedals) control all power, speed, direction, loader and bucket functions doing something about it. :m. DEPENDABLE MOTOR CO, CLAIR 1 MYERS 2WMEMHITS C. & P. FULTZ EQUIP. 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Oakland Mills, PA Rt. 31 at Church St. Utit?, PA (717)463-2735 Flemington, NJ (717)626-4705 (201) 782-3514 spread the 30 to 50 million dollars per year, that they are expecting to collect from all cattlemen by this proposed check-off program. What you are not told, and what all cattlemen should know before they vote is, how does this law affect every cattleman, every auction barn, every slaughter bouse in,the entire 50 United States. This law is a ten-page document known as Public Law 94-294, and anyone can get a copy by writing to your // .A' y/ 56. 4! rsf congressman, Washington, D.C. 20515. This law, if passed, places all you as cattlemen, Auction Barns, slaugther houses, etc., under the surveillance of the federal government. It states the requirements for inspection of books and records of slaughter houses; penalties for violations and noncompliance of checkoffs, making it absolutely necessary that every person selling cattle make the check-off, (Deductions from your sale), whether he sold a calf or a truckload of cattle. All this and more, at tax payers’ expense in addition to the infringement in private business, and right of self-government. The only thing now that will save the cattlemen of Choice of 3 models: 16, 30 and 45 hp Lift capacities to 1700 lbs to suit your needs Case Uni-Loaders offer the right combination of speed, power and maneuverability to shorten tedious chore times Strong dealer support. He'll show you why it does matter which loader you own Learn why Case Leadership in overall performance, service and parts back-upjnakes a Um-Loader the right choice when you've got to move it fast 1 JI Case A T*nn*co Comptny this nation from this false idea for prosperity, it s major No vote in this up coming referendum. Reistß.Mnmmav Farmville, Va. The article on page 61 of the December 15 issue concerning Mill Creek Township’s efforts to establish their E-l zoning might leave a reader with several misconceptions which should be clarified. I think it is completely unfair to imply that Mr. Martin is a land developer. The fact is that Mr. Martin has been a property owner m the E-l zone for quite a while and is actively engaged in farming in that area. That same paragraph said that Mr. Martin wanted to Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 29,1979 develop a portion of the area in one-acre lots. The fact is the whole “battle” going on stems from a single one acre lot that was applied for before the E-l zone was established. A number of us in this area are not certain the new Farm exports, imports hit record highs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. farm exports hit a record $32 billion in fiscal 1979, improving the coun try’s agricultural balance of trade by 18 percent, Department of Agriculture economists reported today. This was a 17 percent jump over the cash value of ex ports for the previous year - also a record-breaker. Robert Tontz and Thomas Warden, economists for the department’s Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service, said the exports gained mostly in feedgrains, wheat, wheat products, soybeans, hides and skins, protein meal and cotton. The 1979 fiscal year ended Sept. 30. In volume, the nation’s farm exports rose nearly four percent over the year - to 137 million metric tons. Agricultural products Fimm scdtry can keep you out of a heap o’ trouble!” Warns when strangers approach your farmstead Detects vehicles entering your lane or driveway with a buried magnetic sensor and sounds an alarm in your home. Special delay circuitry allows vehicles to leave without setting off the alarm. May also be equipped to warn against fire and theft in your farmhouse. Reliable 100% solid-state design. With rural crime on the rise, it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind. Now available at. 602 MAIN STREET BALLY, PA. 19503 DIAL (215) 845-2261 “Over 55 years of continuous Service” zoning regualtions are ail that good for fanners and farmland. Since I may be involved in this controversy personally, please do not use my name on this letter. Mill Creek Township resident coming into the country also gained, up 16 percent in dollar value to $l6 billion. There were increases in all major noncompetitive products cocoa powder was an exception - and in all competitive products as well, except poultry and sugar. Noncompetitive imports such as coffee, bananas and cocoa beans were valued at $7 billion, an eight percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Imported meat products jumped 25 percent to more than $9 billion. The U.S. farm trade surplus - exports minus imports - hit an all time high of $15.8 billion, exceeding the 1978 total by 18 percent. Of all farms, 11.3 per cent sold farm products worth $2,500 to 5,000.00. 13
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