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National Beef Board
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sold.”
The national beef board’s 111
members are appointed by and
held accountable to the U.S. sec
retary of agriculture. The board is
designed to be comprised of rep
resentatives of all segments of the
beef industry.
The three-day meeting included
executive committee meetings,
talks and analysis of domestic and
foreign marketing programs, pro
duct development, administration
and planning.
Among the items settled was the
approval of a $44 million spending
plan for fiscal year 1994, which
starts Oct. 1.
In a statement, Mardie Hanson,
chairman of the national board,
said ‘The beef board truly is
poised to move forward
“ The changed structure of the
beef board committees, which
results in planning and budgeting
priorities set by the beef board, an
effective evaluation process man
aged by the beef board that helps
us measure and improve programs
being implemented all of these
things together point the beef
board forward and illustrate this
board’s interst in
accountability to pro
ducers for careful man
agement of hard-earned
checkoff dollars. We are
also seeing from these
committees a vision for
the future of the
program.”
The budget, by prog
ram, allocates
$24;350,000 for promo
tion, $3,394,000 for
research, $3,397,000 for
information.
$4,439,000 for industry
information,
$4,820,000 for foreign
marketing, $500,000 for
producer communica
tions, $200,000 for eva
luation, $450,000 for
program development,
$250,000 for USDA
oversight, and
$2,200,000 for
administration.
By law the admini
strative budget can be
no greater than 5 percent
of revenue. Actual
administrative expendi
tures have been much
less.
Hanson reviewed the
history of the checkoff
and the importance of
the board. She told
board members that
they have a critical role
in the implementation of
the checkoff.
“You accepted an
appointment to a board
which is legally respon
sible for administering a
national beef checkoff
which operates under a
law established by Con
gress,” she said.
“That makes you very
different, you have to
guarantee that the entire
program operates as
Congress and the pro
ducers who voted for the
program intended.
“It is the responsibili
ty of the beef board to
protect the integrity of
the checkoff program.
Whenever criticism is
raised about the prog
ram. the board must
examine that criticism
and determine if there is
correct the problem,” Hanson
said.
According to the board chair
man, she is to soon appoint a spe
cial committee to explore the deve
lopment of a process which can be
used each year to develop a simple
annual report which draws
together a financial and program
profile for the entire $1 checkoff.
The $1 checkoff is split, SO-SO,
between the national board and the
state beef councils. She said the
special committee is to be seated
by representatives of state
councils.
“The information could be used
by the Operating Committee, as
well as the beef board committees,
to identify where checkoff dollars
are presently going and where
there might be gaps or duplication
of effort between state and national
programs,” Hanson said.
“This is (in) no way an effort by
the beef board to control state dol
lars and must not be construed as
such. It is is not, in any way,
intended to influence the alloca
tion of state dollars, but merely to
enable us to look at and understand
how those dollars have been alio-
the competition.
The heart of the Jaguar is
CLAAS’s 24-knife, precision en
gineered cutting cylinder that gives
a clean, superior chop. The angled
knives draw the crop toward the
center, producing a smooth, steady
flow through to the discharge
chute. The knives’ “scissors ac
tion chop” ensures a cleaner cut.
And all of this is done with mini
mal power requirements.
An automatic electrohydraulic
knife sharpener is standard. The
shearbar is easily accessible and
quickly adjusted.
CLAAS’s field-proven, 4-trac
mechanical rear wheel drive car
ries the Jaguar efficiently through
any field condition. This optional
4-trac four wheel drive unit can be
engaged on-the-go.
The full visibility cab is air con-
Antique Machinery
Association Sets Show
GRATZ (Dauphin Co.)
Looking for a fun time for the
whole family? Then come to the
Grata Area Antique Machinery
Association, Inc. annual show to
be held July 16-18 at the Grata
Fairgrounds on Route 25.
The show will begin on Friday,
cated so that we can respond at the
national level with a better coordi
nated program.”
In other business, the board was
presented with the results of the
1993 Producer Attitude Survey,
which showed that the checkoff
has an 82 percent approval rating
among beef producers.
The annual survey was con
ducted by an independent research
firm and is done to assess attitudes
of cattlemen, dairy producers, veal
producers and importers about the
checkoff.
The survey is conducted so that
responses come from representa
tive producers in every state and
from all segments of the industry.
It has been in use since the 1988
referendum passed.
The unique cutting cylinder is the heart
of the Jaguar 695.
ditioned, heated and soundproofed
for operator comfort. A multi-func
tion control lever puts control of
all harvesting functions at the
operator’s fingertips. The world
renowned Mercedes 354 hp V 8
diesel engine means reliability and
economical operation.
An optional com cracker maxi
mizes feed quality by ensuring a
fully digestible harvest. Indepen
dent studies show CLAAS’s un
beatable com cracker is nearly
100% effective.
The Jaguar’s 6-row com head
is the world’s only folding com
head. This unique header comes
with “Auto steer” to guide the
Jaguar automatically through the
rows, assuring ease of operation.
July 16, at 4 pjn. with the Penn
sylvania Sire Stakes Harness Rac
ing and a purse of $25,000. This
event is sponsored by the Gratz
Area Fire Company. Friday will
also be set up day all day long.
On Saturday, July 17, the gates
will open at 9 a.m. The events for
the morning will include the Bak
er Fan and wagon backing.
Threshing and stationary baling
will also be held before noon. A
pedal tractor obstacle course is
planned for the kids. The machin
ery parade will start after lunch on
the race track in front of the grand
stand. After the parade, the tractor
pull will begin at 2 p.m. with the
small sled. The large sled will
begin at 6 p.m.
There will be steam traction
engines, many different makes of
antique tractors, antique gas
engines, antique trucks and cars,
and antique farm machinery.
Fordson and Ford will be featured
this year. All exhibitors are
welcome.
CLAAS offers the world’s only folding
6-row com head. It also fits John Deere
and New Holland forage harvesters.
Pickup attachments from T to 14'
are available.
Every Jaguar is backed by
CLAAS’s commitment to quality
in sales, service and parts
4 replacement.
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THE HARVESTING SPECIALIST
For more information contact:
M. M. Weaver
and Sons, Inc.,
Leola, Pennsylvania,
717-656-2321
Tractor games such as wagon
backing, barrel rolling, and blind
fold driving will be held. Other
popular events include threshing,
stationary baling, a shingle mill,
the Baker Fan, and a blacksmith.
Toy tractor literature display, a
collection of old tools, a tinsmith,
and small machinery will fill the
large exhibition building.
Tractor games will be held in
the morning on Sunday, July 18.
with threshing and baling after
lunch. The machinery parade
starts at 2 p.m. The drawing for
the prizes will follow the parade
and the pedal tractor pull will start
after the drawing.
There will also be a flea market.
Spaces are still available for a fee
of $1 per foot for Saturday and
Sunday. Food will be served by
the Gratz Area Fire Company.
Breakfast will be served both
Saturday and Sunday Mornings.
Admission for each day will be
$1 per adult For more informa
tion. call (717) 365-3285.