—~ mu 32 No. 18 PA Poultry Federation Meeting Set C 7 HARRISBURG The future of be egg industry in Pennsylvania raid very well depend upon ■oducer knowledge and in itvement in a national com lodity check-off program better »wn as the Egg Marketing rder. Oiat’s why the Pennsylvania oultry Federation is sponsoring 'A Town Meeting,” Monday, larch 16,1987. Labeled as one of the most im plant meetings of the decade, it icheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. at it Lancaster Farm & Home toiler in Lancaster, Penn flvania. The meeting will feature three ominent egg industry speakers; i. Christine Bushway, president Northeast United Egg vducers; Mr. Ed Houston, airman of the American Egg gird and vice-chairman of the S Marketing Order Committee; Mr. John Snader, an egg Kucer from Fredericksburg, isylvania who is affiliated with ttch Country Eggs. Ijach presentation will feature 9th general and individual Sects of the Egg Marketing Wer, with an audience question ad answer session immediately lllowing the full program. Refreshments will be served at w conclusion of the meeting. National Corn Growers VP Calls For Increased Exports BY JACK HUBLEY CARLISLE National Com (rowers Association vice resident A 1 Tank says that Washington is so preoccupied with lit Iran arms scandal that little Kanmgful work is getting done on Ik legislative front, the keynote speaker at the ’ennsylvania Master Corn irowers’ Association conference eld here on Tuesday, Tank told (towers not to expect any sub lantial changes in farm (gislation until after next year’s residential election. Following the Iranian situation, #*r issues putting agriculture on fcback burner are the $lBO billion •feral budget deficit and the $l7O (Hion trade deficit. But Tank did i*dict quick action by Congress National DHIA Convention Begins Monday PHILADELPHIA - Over 500 people are expected to attend the National DHIA Con vention and Trade Show slated to begin on Monday here at the Adams Mark Hotel. A Biotechnology Conference held in conjunction with the convention runs from noon March 9 to noon March 10. The second Kristi Nash, the 1986 National Pork industry queen, finished her reign at the American Pork Congress speaking ,o UMdWBttd uc J ust like she did all last year. Kristi also helped crown the new 1987 national queen on Thursday evening. This National Queen Speaks For Pork Editor’s Note: Indianapolis, Ind. We caught up with Kristi Nash, the 1986 National Pork Industry queen, this week here at the American Pork Congress. Kristi was spending the last few days of on the financially troubled Farm Credit System. “The system is in a serious financial situation, at least in most parts of the country,” he said, predicting that Farm Credit legislation would be up for congressional vote by Easter. Turning to com, Tank pointed to exports and alternative uses as solutions to the surplus, which may Alpheus Ruth Honored At Testimonial Dinner BY MARTHA J. GEHRINGER HARRISBURG - Nearly 200 people gathered to honor Alpheus Ruth, former president of Lehigh Valley Farmers and a nationally known leader of the dairy industry Tuesday night here at the Americana Host Inn. day features discussions on somatotropin. The meeting con cludes Thursday, March 12 with the annual banquet. Dick Vermeil, former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, will be the main speaker. Registration for the conferences will be accepted at the door. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 7,1987 her reign promoting pork as she did all year. Of course, on Thur sday evening a new queen was crowned. But on Tuesday morning Kristi Nash had these answers to our questions about the national reach a record 5.7 billion bushels by September, according to USDA projections. “If you can have healthy exports you have a significant key to the puzzle,” Tank said. While com exports topped out at 2.4 billion bushels during the late 19705, Tank said that exports this year may only reach 1 billion Ruth, who retired from Lehigh Valley Farmers board of directors after 27 years of service, received a check for $6,350 to establish a dairy scholarship at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown. William Stout, former general manager of Lehigh Valley Far mers, presented the check to Ruth in recognition of his contributions to the cooperative movement. Ted Heck, master of ceremonies, noted that Ruth joined the board in 1960. At that time farmers received $5.60 per hundredweight for their milk. Ruth assumed the presidency of the Allentown based cooperative in 1968. “He is com fortable in the bam or the board room,” Heck said. He added, Alpheus lists his greatest ac complishment as being as farmer. Using the theme of “A man for all seasons,” several friends commented on Ruth’s long career Norman Sollenberger, former secretary of Lehigh Valley Far mers, said, “He is a man who ta to «! (Turn to Page A 33) American Pork Congress Theme Upbeat BY EVERETT NEWSWANGER Managing Editor Indianapolis, Ind. The beat was up here at the 1987 American Pork Congress this week, and it was more than whistling in the dark. Everyone from farmer producer to exhibitor to the national pork queen was ready to proclaim the “On The Move” theme to signify an industry in motion and involved in change. In the executive committee’s report, Ron Kahle elaborated, “The past year has brought many changes to the pork industry. The start-up of the new 100 percent checkoff was perhaps the most dramatic single event. It represents a major breakthrough for the nation’s pork producers. And I am pleased that it has started off well with fewer than anticipated refunds,” Kahle said. “The smooth start-up did not just happen. “I am pleased,” Kahle said, “to be able to report that the executive committee and the members of the pork board have already developed a good working pork programs and her year as the reigning national spokesperson for the industry. Q. To help our readers get to know you, tell us a little about your (Turn to Page A 24) bushels. “We have to have that export market,” he emphasized. While the livestock sector’s com usage remains relatively stable, several alternative uses offer dramatic potential for absorbing production, said the speaker. A new com derivative called CMA shows promise as a substitute for road salt and offers the advantage William Stout (left) presents Alpheus Ruth with a retirement gift at a testimonial dinner in Ruth’s honor. Ruth retired from the board of directors after 27 years of service to Lehigh Valley Farmers. Five Sections relationship that I am convinced will mean the development and implementation of meaningful, cost-efficient programs and projects on behalf of the nation’s pork producers for many years to come.” One of the main features here was the introduction of “The Other White Meat” promotional program. Peggy Fleming, acting as spokesperson for the pork in dustry, provides a positive image according to industry leaders. Pork will have a light new image in the breakthrough 1987 campaign designed by the National Pork FLASH: Karine Boyum, Bayfield, Minnesota, was named the new 1987 National Pork Industry Queen. Karine and her family have a farrow-to-flnish hog operation that features Yorkshire, Hamp shire and Duroc crossed hogs. Producers Council, ttecent con sumer and industry changes have Wwbus signs that the time is right for an aggressive, powerful wisssnnc capable of cutting through the clutter. The theme’s objective is simple, to cause consumers to think about pork in a new and positive way with all the benefits of white meat plus pork’s unique taste appeal. As a producer-funded program, the other white meat received (Turn to Page A 24) of being noncorrosive to roads, bridges and automobiles. Using com in the production of aviation fuel could account for up to 800 million bushels, or about 10 percent of the nation’s annual production, Tank pointed out. Another promising avenue in volves burning ethanol in com $8.50 Per Year (Turn to Page A 25)
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