WASHINGTON, D.C. - “The so called ‘Family Farm Act’ is not an acceptable alternative to current farm programs,” Edward An dersen, Master of the National Grange, said in response to the introduction of the Harkin/Gephardt bill. “Man datory production controls, which would force the government to police the actions of the farmer, would bring about a loss of the productive benefits of our American capitalistic system,” he charged. The national farm leader said that American agriculture is in volved in the world market and this approach destroys any hope of regaining our fair share of the world market. According to an lowa State University study, the Harkin/Gephardt proposal would reduce the volume of American commodities which would be exported by a substantial amount from the current program levels. Andersen believes that the lower level of exports in the lowa State study is inflated unless a tremendous export subsidy program, which may cost more than the current program, is provided. “During trade negotiations, we are trying to reduce export subsidies, not in- Farmers spoke. Gehl listened. Result: Our new forage blowers are unmatched for capacity, convenience Gehl asked farmers like you what they wanted most in a forage blower Then, Gehl designers and engineers made our famous high capacity blowers even better, capable of blowing more crop per hour than ever before The secret to the higher capacity of the new Gehl 1540 and 1580 is the twin spinner delivery system and the twin sided disc The spinners rifle your crop into the blower area at nearly 35 mph There the twin sided fan with 8 paddles on each side fire it up the pipe m practically a steady stream In addition the 1580 steps up 540 rpm drives and steps down 1000 rpm drives to achieve an LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO., INC. 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Simple economics indicate that as food prices increase, consumer demand decreases, causing more strain on rural America,” continued An dersen. “In sum, the proposed program woiild reduce demand not only abroad, but domestically as well,” Andersen stated. Andersen cited other problems with the bill. “After an 18-month period, livestock producers would be subject to increased input costs resulting from higher grain prices, severely damaging the livestock segment of the agricultural economy.” He warned that the Harkin/Gephardt bill could result in the loss of United States cattle feeding operations to Canada, forcing America to import more beef. ideal blower disc speed of 735 rpm This gives the blower disc a fan tip speed of over 10,000 feet per minute—and that's high capacity blowing l The 1540 is a 540 rpm direct drive blower Save tlma and money with new features like our unique split rim sheet The inner liner is twice the thickness of ordinary rim sheet steel and is made of a higher carbon steel than an ordinary rim sheet, assuring longer life And when it finally does wear out you replace only the liner in the extreme wear area right below the outlet You don't have to replace the entire rim sheet 1 Setting up at the silo is faster and easier with an adjustable left axle ARNETTS GARAGE Hagerstown, MD 301- BINKLEY I HURST BROS. 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Dayton, PA 412-783-6990 LMCMtarFanqNiC Satvitlay.FatoMqt 14„1M£4>31 While the proposed program calls for a maximum 35 percent unpaid set-aside, Andersen repeated figures from a USDA study, which shows that a 50 percent set-aside is a more ac curate requirement to accomplish the goals of Sen. Harkin (D-IA) and Rep. Gephardt (D-MO). “The farmer should be free to plant the amount of grain which his best business judgment indicates the market will accept,” Andersen said. “Rather than mandatory production controls or even voluntary controls, the producer should be able to plant with the farming and can effectively communicate with the agricultural community.” “Mr. Wolff’s financial in volvement as chairman of the West Central Federal Land Bank provides him with the fiscal knowledge necessary to effectively manage a department budget. As a Penn State Agriculture trustee, Mr. Wolff has already proven his ability in dealing with the academic community. ’ ’ Shambaugh added, “Mr. Wolff has stated that marketing and improving farmer income will be top priorities for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The Grange agrees with these goals for the betterment of Pennsylvania Agriculture, and we feel this INCOME TAX PREPARATION FARM, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS RETURNS PAUL I. SHEAFFER INSURANCE AGENCY Intercourse, PA Appointment Required - CALL 717-768-8236 market in mind. “A targeted marketing loan coupled with no acreage reduction, mandated by the government, would allow the farmer to produce for a freer market without government interference. The production decisions need to be made in rural America, not Washington, D.C. The Harkin/Gephardt bill would not accomplish this goal. In fact, it would force more govemme't controls, reducing products n efficiencies and restricting our competitiveness in the world market,” Andersen concluded. Secretary foresight proves that Mr. Wolff is well versed with the agricultural needs of Pennsylvania." The Pennsylvania State Grange is the state’s largest farm organization representing over 42,000 farmers and rural property owners in the Commonwealth. HAD LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS
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