D4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 7,1984 CORNING, NY - Lee Krasezski of Coming, executive secretary of the New York Beef Cattlemen’s Association, represented the state’s beef cattle producers, both purebred and commercial, at the June 18, USDA hearing chaired by Secretary of Agriculture John Block. Krasezski told the Secretary, “cattlemen do not want direct government involvement in beef cattle production and we prefer we would not be affected by govern ment involvement in any com modity. However, we have been forced to recognize that farm programs can and do have both direct and indirect effects on us that can seriously affect the economy of the cattle business.” (Continued from Page D 2) fectiveness is the overhead paddle fan. Paddle fans which create air movement across the animals, increase the evaporation rate and improve cooling. A rule of thumb is one fan per 1000 sq. ft. of floor area. The best fan location is directly under a 24” wide ridge. The fan can draw in fresh air into the facility and recirculate air within the building. Insulation is needed under a metal roof if the fan blades are placed closer than four-five feet to the roof. Most of the cir culating fans for agricultural applications are 56 to 72 inches in diameter and circulate 24,000 to 52,000 cfm using 100 to 220 watts. The paddle fans measure 20 inches in height. They can be used in mechanically ventilated buildings as well as naturally ventilated buildings if the ceiling height is at least 8% feet. Wire guards are NY Cattlemen speak out on government intervention Kraszewski noted that in New York and the Northeast, beef cattle represent a smaller part of the total agricultural production but also pointed out both the potential and present growth in this area as well as the national importance of the beef cattle industry. He said the National Cattlemen’s Association and the New York Beef Cattlemen’s Association are calling for the transition of American agriculture to a marketing oriented system where market prices for all commodities determine producer decisions. He said the national and state associations also call for an enhancement of the competitive position of the United States in the world economy and en- Cooling hogs available commercially or can be built for buildings with low ceilings. The paddle fan, like the wide ridge, also aids in ventilating wide buildings, buildings too close together for good natural ven tilation and buildings which have summer air flow parallel to the ridge line. Two other advantages of paddle fans are the drying of wet floors in summer due to the fan’s downward air flow pattern and the decreased temperature stratification in winter when the fans are used on low speed. - The large number of cooling options allow producers to choose one or several options that fit with each of the various types of building designs on the farm. The lower cost options, such as drip cooling and sprinklers, should be tried before investing larger ex penditures of capital in the other options. couragement of the wise use and looking and flexible enough to subsidize another is both short conservation of natural resources. accommodate change instead of sighted and unfair.” “We, the beef cattle producers merely reacting to change after More than 50 persons presented and our national and state the fact,” Kraszewski said. He written and oral statements organizations are asking for an added, “a farm policy that takes relating to farm issues to be agricultural policy that is forward from one segment of agriculture to considered in the 1985 Farm Bill. Shorthorn Junior National plans confirmed LOUISVILLE, KY. - Over 200 head of heifers representing nearly 20 states will meet in Louisville, KY., for the 1984 National Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show held in conjunction with the National Shorthorn Youth Conference. The annual summer event will be held at the Kentucky Fair and Ex position Center, home of the North American International Livestock Exposition. Scheduled for July 14-18, this event will be a special Shorthorn junior show and youth conference. For the first time, a progress and finished steer show will be held in addition to the traditional female show. Judging both events will be George Ellis, Beartooth Ranch, Columbus, MT. Serving as his associate will be Rex Tribbett, of Rexlame Farms, Linden, IN. 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The youth conference will take place on Monday, July 16, where business pertaining to the American Junior Shorthorn Association will be conducted. In addition to basic business sessions, election of officers and ap pointment of boards members will also take place. KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Michael L, Sweet, former executive with the Kansas City Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Ex change, has been named to the new position of associate manager for marketing by Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). Sweet will tour two major responsibilities, said LMA General Manager James L. Fries. “He will coordiante LMA’s com- POLE BUILDINGS Sweet named to LAAA marketing post FARMERS AgCREDIT coßp BrU 9 East Mam Street. Lititz, PA 717 626 4721 |gjj£Q| by Stoltzfus Builders A highlight of the week-long events will be the Hillcrest Farm, Sutherland Shorthorns Legacy IV Sale, to be held at Prospect, KY. This production sale of Shorthorns and Polled Shorthorns will be followed by a barbeque and dance for all breeders, spectators, and AJSA members attending the sale. For more information con cerning the event contact the: American Junior Shorthorn Association, 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 , 402-393- 7200. munications, promotion, meeting and educational activities, and he will analyze the use and sale of commercial services to the in dustry.” Sweet, 37, was vice president of marketing and public relations with the Kansas City Board of Trade from January, 1983 to May of this year. From 1980-82, he held a suc cession of key positions with the (I urn to Page D 5)
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