WASHINGTON. D.C. Ag riculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman released the Bush Ad ministration’s review of the food and agriculture system with a view toward identifying critical needs for the new century Sept. 19. The report, “Food and Agri cultural Policy: Taking Stock for the New Century,” details the enormous changes that have taken place in agriculture which continue to accelerate across the American food and farm sector. Given the enormity and pace of change, the report recommends that policy makers take stock to examine past policies and pro grams and, where necessary, define anew goals and principles that can best guide the future growth and development of the farm, food and agriculture in dustry in the new century. “Our challenge today is to ad dress the vital forces of change while at the same time moder nizing the foundations of our farm and food system to ensure continued growth and develop ment for the 21st Century,” said Veneman. “Farmers today oper- Constant Feed Angle* The GLEANER'' R 52 rotary combine, with its 245-bushcl standard bin capacity and ISO hp Cummins engine, gives you the technical edge of our Natural Flow processing The constant angle of feed to the processor means superior threshing and separating And moving material smoothly-mstead of tossing and turning-protects your crop's final quality Come in for a closer look at the R 52, along with details on the exclusive GLEANER warranty It covers your GLEANER combine from header to spreadet for 2 years, with unlimited hours and no deductible There's really no smarter way to go *A GLEANER exclusive B. 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The following is a summary of the key principles; • Farm policy and programs must be tailored to reflect wide differences among farms with respect to production costs, mar keting approaches, management capabilities, and household goals. • Farm policy, including pro viding a safety net, must pro mote more sustainable prosperity for farmers through market orientation without en gendering long-term depend ence on government support. This does not rule out helping farmers and ranchers when un expected events beyond their I AOCO riNANCI* r Hltfm <wrf rw lt>r Ki ' turm Distribution Auger System" Acrelewtoi Rolls* HERNLEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 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The infrastructure that supports market growth and ef ficiency, which includes every thing from border inspection services to research endeavors, must be renewed and reoriented to fit today’s realities, with input and cooperation from every link in the food chain. • Conservation policy must pursue a portfolio of instru ments, including stewardship incentives on working tai inland or retirement ot cnvironmen- 1 V p • Contains 100% white ortho phosphoric acid. Made in USA. • Non-corrosive. Won’t settle. \ • Top quality. Excellent service. $ • Newest equipment • Financially sound...and growing! t { Big Demand Requires V More Distributors! t □ I sell to farmers. i How do I become your distributor? □ I’m a farmer. 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Rural America is diverse, and tailored policies must create conditions that will attract private invest ment, encourage the education ot the rural labor force, and pro mote alternative uses of the nat ural resource base, including through development of renew able energy sources and carbon sequestration to reduce green house gas emissions. Systems must be integrated to assure co ordinated and collaborative de livery of food and farm programs and to citizen access to public services. “This report suggests that fundamental, far-reaching changes in policy, programs, procedures and institutions may be required to best prepare our farmers, ranchers and food in dustry as a whole for the new world marketplace,” said Vene man. “It is this broader vision that we want to encourage and support, and to help bring into focus in the months and years ahead.” All-Plant LIQUID PLANT FOOD 9-18-9 PLUS OTHERS'
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