HAMBURG (Berks Co.) A
spokesman for the state’s largest
farm organization today called for
vigorous programs to strengthen
export markets under the 199 S
Farm Bill which will be debated
and written by Congress this year.
Berks County dairman, John
Stump of Bemville testified on be
half of the Pennsylvania Farm
ate federal dairy programs such as
the Dairy Price Support Program,
Federal Order Program, and Dairy
Export Incentive Program,”
Stump said.
For the current year, USDA is
predicting a 4 percent to 6 percent
drop in dairy producer income.
More price reductions are forecast
next year regardless of changes in
farm policy.
According to the Food and
Agricultural Policy Research In
stitute, elimination of various
combinations of the dairy support,
export incentive or federal order
programs would mean an addi
tional 73 cents to $1.68 per hund
redweight reduction in the all
milk price in 1996.
“Clearly," Stump testified,
“elimination of these programs
without some feasible replace
ment would only hasten the exit of
many Pennsylvania dairy farm-
Dr. Robert S. Hansen ers.”
Extension Forester Accordingly, Stump said, “PFB
Bradford County recommends the 199 S Farm Bill
TENT CATERPILLAR vigorously work to strengthen ex-
TACTICS port mar^ets * particularly in the
I have been increasingly con- ¥® a of value-added dairy pro
cemed over the past few days to du< ' ts> J ,
read and hear individuals saying Any swings due to the reduc
that the best way to take care of *« «* fcdml siding for the
the eastern tent cateipillar and to dairy su PPOrt program should be
get rid of the ugly tents is to soak used to this area. Stump
die tents with a flammable liquid said, and the Dauy Export Inccn
and then set fire to them. Others Uvc .Program should receive the
have said that they just take a maximum federal funding allow
small torch and bum them out ed un Jr fhe Gyeral Agreement
These methods are. simply put on «S nffs TradeJG^Tp
theworstwaystotakecareofthis „ W « support
pest Not only is this dangerous „ u dollars to help pay for such a pro
but it is also damaging to the tree! If you have questions on pesti- gram," Stump sai* pointing out
Eastern tent caterpillars build cides that are registered for use on that such a check-off should not be
their tents in the smaller, younger eastern tent caterpillars and their confused with the present deficit
branches of the tree. These smaller use. call us at the extension office reduction dairy assessments to
branches have thin bark. Even if at (717) 265-2896. We will be which PFB is totally opposed,
the bark shows no visible charring happy to help you. In addition. Stump said, Teder
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conducted by Congressman Tim
Holden (D-6th Dist.) on the dairy
provisions of the next farm bill.
Stump is a member of PFB’s
Dairy Committee and chairs the
Berks County Farm Bureau dairy
committee. Rep. Holden is Penn
sylvania’s only congressman on
the House Agriculture Committee.
“Much Farm Bill discussion is
after burning out the tent, the cam
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this will decrease the trees health
and vigor.
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al orders should be strengthened
rather than eliminated. However
such changes need to be made by
an expeditious hearing process,
rather than legislatively.”
One item needing correction,
Stump said, is to allow parts of a
Federal Order to be amended
without risking elimination of the
entire Order.
Commenting on the Clinton
Administration’s 1995 Farm Bill
proposal. Stump said it suggests
the support price level could be
phased down in exchange for re
ductions in dairy assessments.
“Before this is done,” Stump
testified, "other replacements for
the support price, such as a loan
program for processors, should be
considered.”
In addition, the Administra
tion’s plan suggests a phase-down
of fluid differentials, and imple
mentation of multiple basing
points.
“If greater equity among pro
ducers is being sought through
these actions, cost of production
differences should also be consid-
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South Central Holstein Champ
ionship Golf Tournament will be
held Friday, Aug. 11, with the tee
off time starting at 11 a.m.
This year’s tournament will be
held at the Great Cove Golf
Course in McConnellsburg. Any
dairy farmers, agribusiness rep
resentatives, and friends are
invited to participate. The tourna
ment is being held in conjunction
with the South Central Holstein
Championship Show.
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Phone
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cred for each region,” Stump said.
The Administration’s farm bill
proposal also addresses environ
mental concerns relating to water
quality. Pennsylvania already has
a strict nutrient management law.
Stump noted. “Any attempts to en
courage greater environmental
protection should be accompanied
by adequate revenue to implement
such plans.” he said.
Finally, Stump testified, the
new farm bill “should not prohibit
the states from enhancing the
ability to enjoy an adequate sup
ply of milk. As long as states do
not infringe upon interstate com
merce, they should be allowed to
establish minimum producer,
wholesale, and retail price levels.”
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is a
voluntary, statewide farm organi
zation which represents 26,167
member families in 54 county
farm bureaus. About 44 percent of
PFB’s members are dairy farmers.
PFB is affiliated with the nation’s
largest general farm organization,
the 4.4-million member American
Farm Bureau Federation.
The tournament will be 18
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cost is $35 per person, which
includes the entry fees, green fees,
half a cart and buffet following the
tournament at the Shippensburg
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Your hosts this year for the
tournament are Jim and Lisa
Shaw. You can make your reser
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Jim and Lisa Shaw, 128 Overhill
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