Grange Testifies At Ag Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - “The National Grange believes that the future of U.S. agriculture will be tied closely to policies that con vince foreign producers and their governments that U.S. farmers intend to be competitive,” con cluded Robert Frederick, Legislative Director of the National Grange, in recent testimony last week before a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee on the current agricultural situation and outlook for the 100th Congress. Frederick told the Committee that the trade sections of the Food Security Act of 1985 were “the strongest in any farm bill that has been passed by Congress.” He emphasized greater benefits were possible if Congress were to adopt the Grange-supported marketing loan program for all U.S. crops. The marketing loan would keep NEW 7.5% FINANCING yours direct from Kubota iff you buy one of ini 730 South Broad St Lititz Pa 17543 on Route 501 6 miles North ol Lancaster Lancaster County 717-626-2121 U.S. commodities competitive on world markets, maintaining adequate income for farmers and avoiding government costs of storing surplus commodities which may reduce future prices. Frederick also spoke strongly for targeting any farm program benefits to the moderate-sized farm. Under dairy programs, Frederick said the Grange was satisfied with the reduction in milk surpluses that were projected for next year. He noted the Grange’s commitment to implementing any diversion, termination, or assessment program on the basis of regional contributions to surplus problems. Frederick charged that farm bill programs providing guaranteed loans and interest rate buydowns for troubled farmers are being diluted by the Farm Credit Ad rebate check for $4OO will be those L series Kubota tractors: L2250/L2550/ L2850/L235/L275/ L305/L345. Annual 7.5% sir* (Aval labia to quallftad buyara through Kubota C rad It Corporation Inataad of rabataa) OFFER GOOD NOW THRU DEC. 31,1986 13 KU Over 100 Kubotas in Stock OR KCC FINANCING NOT AVAILABLE ON FLEET AND BID SALES TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: ministration’s manipulation of the commercial farm credit markets. “Congress must finally develop a strong policy of farm debt reform and competitive interest rates early in its 100th Session,” he said. Frederick said conservation programs designed to limit erosion by taking land out of production should not receive priority over programs that reduce erosion on land that is in production. He also called for better coordination between the swampbuster wetlands protection regulations of the 1985 Farm Bill and similar regulations in the Clean Water Act. With poultry growers currently not being afforded payment and trust provisions comparable to livestock producers and fruit and vegetable growers, Frederick said the Grange intends to secure such protection for poultry growers under the Packers and Stockyards front mount mowing tractor or a B Sorloa Kubota and rocolvo a chock for $3OO direct from Kubota. OTH Act early in the 100th Congress. Statistics show a continuing trend toward mergers, bankruptcies and ever fraudulent actions by a few processors. “Poultry growers need the same protection other ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program has been selected by the Board of Directors of the American Farmland Trust to receive an AFT Award for Ex cellence in Agricultural Con servation in the category of public policy. The Board acknowledged that Maryland’s agricultural preser vation oroeram, has achieved an Buy a brand naw F2OOO R 7 Lebanon Pa 17042 Rt 4191 mile West ol Schaefferstown Buffalo Springs Lebanon County 717-949-6501 Lancaster Farming Saturday, October 18,1986-Dl7 Maryland Honored For Ag Preservation ♦ I ■»' A Brady shredder delivers a 20-ft. swath. Saves fuel. • Handles up to 200 PTO hp • Covers eight 30-m rows or six 40-in rows • Cuts at tip speeds of 9500 f p m • 100% non-breakable knife guarantee • 80 super alloy steel knives shred a cover that holds soil and moisture • Hydraulic rear lift reduces PTO strain vibration and power loss • Shreds up to 20% more efficiently than other shredders See the model 2400 Brady shredder and the whole Brady line of shredders and tillage tools at SHUEY SALES & SERVICE Mam St Ono, PA (717) 865-4915 STRAWSER FARM SUPPLY Star Route Mifflin, PA (717)436-6992 GRUMELLI FARM SERVICE Rt 222 Quarry ville, PA (717)786-7318 DOTTERER EQUIP., INC. RD 3 Mill Hall, PA (717)726-3471 C. J. WONSIDLER BROS. New Tripoli, PA (215)767-7611 Oley, PA (215)987-6257 strong on performance producers enjoy,” Frederick said. The hearing was not related to any particular piece of legislation pending before Congress, however, Frederick said he feels it may be a first step in re-examining current commodity programs. exemplary level of dedication and effectiveness to which other states can aspire. The Ag-Land Preservation Program achieved its most productive year in the establish ment of new agricultural preservation districts in fiscal year ‘B6 by approving 140 new petitions protecting 19,982 acres. As of the end of the fiscal year, 841 agricultural preservation districts preserving 124,172 acres were enrolled in the program. Agricultural preservation districts now exist in 22 of the State’s 23 counties. The FY’B6 Easement Acquisition Program was also the most productive year in the Foun dation’s history. After settlement, 74 districts will add 11,439 acres to Maryland’s list of parmanently preserved agricultural land. There are now 316 easement properties permanently protecting 48,725 acres. BRADY 2400 MULTI-CROP SHREDDER Quakertown, PA (215)536-7523
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers