DENVER, Colo. Sheep pro
ducers can attend information ses
sions that will focus on headline
issues the industry is facing at the
annual American Sheep Industry
Convention, January 14-17, in
Phoenix, Arizona.
Warehouse workers and wool proper wool preparation and
buyers will discuss the advantages explain the importance of proper
of preparing wool properly on wool preparation from a buyer’s
behalf of wool growers and the perspective.
Take Care of Taxes
With New Guide
WEST CHESTER, PA. (Ches
ter Co.) Tax season is almost
upon us. If you are a farmer, or
you prepare any farm tax returns,
now is the time to pick up your
1989 Farmer’s Tax Guide, IRS
Publication 225, at the Chester
County Cooperative Extension,
235 W. Market Street, Third Floor
Dague Building, West Chester,
Pa. 19382.
Farmer’s Tax Guide is free of
charge and an invaluable source of
accurate and up-to-date informa
tion in preparing farm taxes or just
learning about farm taxation all
year round. The guide is written
for the farmer as well as the pro
fessional tax preparer.
Did you know that, for the 1989
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Wool Quality, Lamb Marketing Are Topics At Sheep Convention
textile industry during the infor
mation session Wool Quality: Are
we “Skirting” the issue?, on Tues
day, January 16. A panel of indus
try leaders, led by Chris Lupton of
Texas A&M Research Center,
will answer questions and address
concerns on the economics of
tax year, the standard mileage
deduction rate is increased to
25.50 per mile for the year’s first
15,000 miles of business or trade
mileage? Or that 25 percent of the
self-employed person’s medical
insurance premium is generally a
deductible expense? Are you
aware that the maximum net earn
ings subject to self-employment
tax at 13.02% is $48,000? The
Farmer’s Tax Guide highlights
changes from the previous year’s
tax code and includes calculating
the basis of an asset, debt cancel
lation, depreciation, government
payments, hobby farming limita
tion, social security tax withhold
ing come tax credits, installment
sales, prize taxability and truck
expenses.
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The wool information program
also includes a hands-on skirting
demonstration by qualified
skirters.
Convention goers can attend
Value-Based Lamb Marketing:
The Case for Certification, an
information session addressing
lamb marketing programs and cer
tification standards and its affects
on producers, consumers, retailers
and packers. Dr. Ann Perkins, a
leading agricultural researcher,
will speak on ram behavior and
reproduction studies conducted at
the U.S. Sheep Experiment Sta
tion, in Dubois, Idaho, during the
Horizons In Sheep Production:
Ram Behavior and Its Impact on
Breeding Performances session.
Perkins will be joined by three top
veterinarians representing a
national scope to address and
answer questions on sheep health
concerns and solutions.
Contact the ASI Convention
Office, 6911 S. Yosemite St.,
Englewood, CO 80112-1414 or
call- (303) 771-3500 for more
information.
Sheep producers nationwide
have made valuable contacts at the
American Sheep Industry Con
vention Trade Show for two con
secutive years. The upcoming
show on January 15-17, will fea
ture new agribusiness equipment
and feeds manufacturers, animal
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health suppliers, predator control equipment and production pro
projects, and sheep research. ducts, the trade show offers art
Open to all convention goers, and crafts for all ages, ranging
the trade show will present new from silver jewelry to wool
livestock technologies offered to crafted clothing and home decor
the sheep industry. In addition to items.
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March QM
1. Scon Lazarus, 2. Scon Lazarua, 3. Charlaa
Grain,
Champion
Jamaa T. Parian A Son
Raaarva Champion
Jamaa T. Parian A Son
DUROCS
January GIK
1. Jamaa T. Parian Jr.. 2. Robart a□. Uvlngaton, 3.
Hobart a D. Uvlngaton.
February <3IN
1. Kan FaHarolf, 2. Kan' Fanarolf, 3. Calvin H.
Lazarus a Sons.
March GIH
1. David C. Holloway, 2. Clyde McConaughay a
Family, 3. Rodger Bankart
Champion
Jamoa T. Parian Jr.
Raaarva Champion
Kan Fanarolf
HAMPSHRES
January GIN
1. Strawbrldga a MoClaary, 2. Todd Bannaooll, 3.
Todd Bannacoff.
February GIH
1. Kenneth L Wlnabark a Family, 2. Carolyn Tho
maa, 3. Kenneth L. Wlnabark a Family.
March Gin
1. Strawbrldga a McClaary, 2. Strawbrldga a
McCleary, 3. Amok) Hog Farm.
Champion
Strawbrldga a McClaary
Raaarva Champion
Kenneth L. Wlnabark a Family
LAHORACES
January Gill
1. Grant A. Lazarua 111, 2. Barbara Mummart, 3.
Barbara Mummart.
February QM
1. John Mummart. 2. Barbara Mummart, 3. Grant
A. Lazarua 111.
March GIH
1. Barbara Mummart. 2. Grant A. Lazarua 111, 3.
Larry Roblneon.
Champion
John Mummart
Raaorva Champion
Qrant A. Lazarua 111
POLAND CHINAS
January OIK
1. Rocky Acraa Farm, 2. Jamaa Hilly, 3. Jamaa
Hilly.
Fabruary GUI
1. Charyl Bannacolf, 2. Jama* HWy. 3. Stavon
Waaanor.
March Gilt
1. Jamaa Hilly, 2. Jamaa Hilly, 3. Joaaph Qardnar
Champion
Choryl Bannaootl
Raaorva Champion
Rocky Acraa Farm
SPOTTED SWINES
January Gin
1. Jamaa T. Parian, 2. Rutaall Kagg, 3. Ruaaoll
Kagg.
1. Loallo A Lazarua Brolhara, 2. Laalla ft Lazarua
Brolhara, 3. Qlngar Kagg.
March OIK
1. Laatla A Lazarua Brolhara, 2. Stava Wharlay, 3.
Laalle ft Lazarua Brolhara.
1. Strawbrldga A McClaary, 2. Calvin Lazarua ft
Sona, 3. Strawbrldga ft McClaary.
February Gin
1. Strawbrldga ft McClaary, 2. Thomaa M. Arnold,
3. Strawbrldga A McClaary.
March Gilt
1. Strawbrldga A McClaary, 2 Strawbrldga A
McClaary, 3. Whlta Hollow Farma.
Champion
Strawbrldgo A MoCloary
Raaorva Champion
StravArrldgo A McClaary
Suprama Champion
Jamaa T. Partatt Jr.
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Fabniary Gilt
Champion
Jamaa T. Partatt
Raaatva Champion
Ruaaall Kogg
YORKSHIRES
January Gilt