WASHINGTON, D.C. “The £ serious economic conditions af fecting U.S. com fanners and the program initiatives we feel are necessary to help relieve the seriousness of the difficulties were the key points discussed with Secretary of Agriculture John Block and other USDA officials,” stated William R. Mullins, president of the National Com Growers Association, Shabbona, Illinois. In a one hour meeting with Secretary Block, Mullins and Russell Arndt, immediate past president of the Association and com farmer from LaCrosse, In diana, reiterated the positions of the NCGA and once again called for the implementation of an ef fective paid acreage diversion program and a supply management program for the 1982 season. In addition, clearly defined market-oriented production and export trade policies must be developed as a long-term program tor U.S. com farmers, stressed the NCGA spokesmen, "The Secretary expressed his understanding and appreciation of £ijf the depressed corn price situation, the severe cost-price squeeze and credit limitations facing corn farmers,” Mullins explained. "However, we pointed out the contradictory positions of officials in the Reagan Administration to regulate foreign trade via suspensions and postponements’ and the unwillingness to regulate J.B, ZIMMERMAN & SONS West of Blue Ball, PA on Rt. 23 PH: 717-354-4955 Ask For Ralph Stoltzfus RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS Corn Growers reject Administration’s proposals effectively production m the 1982 season.” The NCGA officials reaffirmed the association’s support for the Ad ministration’s Economic Recovery Program and the 1981 Farm Bill, and recalled the President’s campaign promise not to embargo agricultural products. “Notwithstanding recent statements by USDA officials that the Soviet Union has not been restricted access to U.S. agricultural commodities, we directly challenged these asser tions. We also reiterated our belief that a ‘de facto’ embargo exists which deters Soviet purchases of U.S. corn and other agricultural commodities,” Mullins stated. In order to prevent a further buildup of stocks in excess of the 2.1 billion bushels carryout projected for 1981/82 and the possibility of cash corn prices falling below $2 per bushel in the 1982/83 season, the NCGA representatives called for the institution of an effective paid acreage diversion program for the 1982 crop. “We reiterated the position of the association that a voluntary set-aside program for 1982 corn is not a workable solution to achieve the desired production reduction and, in fact, will only result in sustained production in 1982. Moreover, such a program will only delay for a season the Reagan Administration’s realization that its ‘restrictive grain export policy’ If You're Thinking Dairy Automation There's Just One Name You Need To Know: De Laval For over 100 years dairymen world-wide have depended on De Laval products to keep their dairies running smoothly, and profitably. You can too. 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To restrict exports will only result in lost export earnings, enhance the potential weakness of the value of the dollar in in ternational money markets, and increase government outlays resulting in greater federal deficits and ultimately higher U.S. interest rates,” Mullins asserted. "Moreover, these actions and predicted results will only com pound the political dilemma facing the Administration in .the forth coming November 1982 Congressional elections. “Knowing that President Reagan believes the buck stops at his desk, we believe it is tune he realizes the Economic Recovery Program can only succeed if both grain production and grain export trade are unrestricted. In creating a climate of restraint and all but a formal declaration of a Soviet and Eastern European embargo, the Reagan Administration is essentially continuing 'the Carter Administration policy of punishing and penalizing U.S. corn farmers by international trade restrictions and embargoes. “More frustrating to U.S. corn fanners, however, is the refusal of SEE US AT DAIRY DAYS MARCH 1 & 2 Reagan Administration officials to accept responsibility for the acute loss of income to farmers because of lost export sales to Eastern Europe,” Mullins concluded. The National Corn Growers Association is made up of corn producers from 16 states, with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of U.S. corn farmers by maintaining and developing domestic corn production and price and income support Quilt Auction to be at Farm Show Building HARRISBURG - The 26th Annual Quilt Auction sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee will be held Saturday, April 3 at the Farm Show Building, here. Open house will be held Friday, April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. when the PA Men’s and Women’s Chorus will entertain. On Saturday, browsers can choose from homemade quilts of many colors and patterns, such as CECIL DAIRY SERVICE RDI.Rt 274 V 2 Mile South of Rising Sun, Md. 21911 PH: 301658-6923 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 27,1982—841 NEED 7 MORE ROOM? Read The Classified <iwe >«n/ Real Estate Ads programs consistent with a market-oriented grain economy. The activities of the organization are conducted through two offices, located in Des Moines, lowa and in Washington, D.C. State members of the National Corn Growers Association include Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kansas Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Penn sylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Hollie Hobby, Log Cabin, Ohio Rose, and Wedding Ring. Antique items such as brass hanging lamps, oak furniture, refrigerator serving machine, marble top tables and old dishes will be auctioned also. A new grandfather’s clock, a miniature full-scale Conestoga wagon, three' dimensional paint/carvings, plants and flowers, plus handmade items from the Third World countries will be sold. Big March sale Bargains in All Departments thru March 6 at Zimmermans MICHIGAN PEAT Traßcrfaad arriving any day Extra akewanc* far larga tots TOBACCO PUNT COVERS Now In Stock Raimay Polyester in 2yd * 3 yd widths - now on salt IMPORTED COTTON in 2yd and 3 yd widths TOBACCO SEEDS Choice of varieties GARDEN SEEDS In bulk and packets ONION SETS Shredded BARK MULCH m bulk will be arriving soon Bring your containers and make this saving Keystone RED TOP wire FIELD FENCING In construction A sires lor retaining the various farm animals and poultry Extra allowance lor big lets GAS-UTE NAPHTHA We have a vary satisfactory Naphtha Make a saving by bringing in your drums for tilling L P - GAS in bulk and 100 lb cylinders Reasonable rates Dependable service to our customers appliencts W. L. ZIMMIRMAM A SONS Oparatfd by Zimmermans since 1909 Phone 717-768-8291 k INTERCOURSE PA
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