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A movement toward Federal
legislation on farm animal
regulations is now being actively
pursued by Congressman Ronald
Mottl (D-Ohio). An extensive
study was done at the
Congressman’s request by 24
scientists associated in
agricultural fields and included
Dr. Michael Fox.
They could not substantiate
adverse effects from confinement
rearing. But, because of a letter
writing campaign by animal
welfare groups, Congressman
Mottl now wants House Joint
Resolution 305 passed and a 16 man
commission established. This
commission will recommend codes
and laws regulating production of
livestock, farms, etc. They_will
establish guidelines within two
years of its inception.
Tell Congress we are against
regulation. We need a letter
writing campaign by farmers
the ones who are going to be
regulated. Write to your
congressman m Washington at
2411 Rayburn House Office
Building, Wasmgton DC 20515, and
write to the Hon. Tom Harkin, U.S.
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC 20615.
Tell them you oppose any
legislative action on house joint
res. 305.
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Trees are a very important part
of our landscape; this is true in the
urban areas as well as in the rural
areas. This time of year is best
suited for planting all kinds of
trees. Some are used for landscape
purposes, some for shade and
some for windbreaks. Trees are
important to our environment and
add grace and beauty to many
areas. Trees provide shelter for
many kinds of birds and wildlife,
as well as the ability to conserve
soil and moisture. If you desire to
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before hot weather arrives. Trees
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To Avoid Sadden Feed Changes
Cattle should be introduced to
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reasons according to our Dairy
Agent, Glenn Shirk. A sudden
change to a pasture feeding
program can upset a cow’s rumen
causing her to go off feed. As a
result, fat tests and milk
production can decline. Excess
consumption of grass early m the
season can also cause grassy odors
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before turning them out to pasture.
Limit the amount of time they have
' access to pasture initially, and
bring them in from pasture well
before milking time.
To Check Corn Planters
Com planting season is just
around the comer. And just
because your planter worked well
a year ago is no guarantee that
it’U work this year, unless you’ve
given it a thorough check-up this
past winter or early this spring.
Wear and tear over the years may
have taken its toll. Many farmers
jeopardize their crop stands each
spring simply because they don’t
take the time'to give their planters
a thorough maintenance check.
Worn parts, easily replaceable, or
mechanisms that need a simple
shot of grease, are common
reasons for reduction in yield.
Check your planter to make sure
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NPPC president seeks
Reagan’s help for farmers
DES MOINES, la. In a recent
letter to President Reagan, John
Saunders, president of the
National Pork Producers Council
said that while trade policies and
inflation have taken their toll, the
single greatest factor affecting the
survival of farmers is the un
precidented high interest rate.
“Farmers are being forced to
give up their own family farm
operations because of factors they
have never faced before,” Saun
ders said in the letter. “If a farmer
doesn’t make it through the short
term, the long-term makes very
little difference.
Saunders expressed NPPC’s
using the proper [dates where
plates are used and for plateless
planters that the mechanisms are
properly adjusted. Give the
planter a good once-over ahead of
time. This will help eliminate
problems during the* very busy
planting season.
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concern over the “meat ax” ap
proach being applied to programs
vital to food production and asked
for presidential intervention to
insure discretionary cuts.
Above all, Saunders asked that
every means be provided in the
short-term to retain the highly
credible career farmers in food
production.
“We understand the 9600 mill inn
is available to fund the Farmers
Home Administration’s program
of economic emergency loans to
farmers. We recommend that it be
used to assist those farmers who
have a record of being a good rude,
but are victims of the current farm
depression,” stated Saunders.
Saunders added that this could
be the “make or break” year for
the agricultural economy, with
surpluses turning into drastic
shortages because of factors
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