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Oneonta Star Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1964 Farm Power Use, Beef and Farm Ponds Topics in Delaware Farm Tours Scheduled This Week Boef, poultry and fish in farm ponds will occupy the attention of Delaware and other area farmers on three successive days this week as special farm tours and visits are scheduled. A heef field day is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. today at the Sidney Center farm of Frank Nmvoski, known as "Smokev's Farm After the opening session there, (here will he a picnic lunch there, with the Nowiskis furnishing the milk for the meal. At 1 p.m.

the tour will visit the Parnett Packing Plant at Hobarl. and at 2 p.m. the Cook farm at Hoses Brook, Ho- barl. Emphasis of the discussions will be on adaptation of heef production to Delaware County, the economics of beef production, herd improvement and management and marketing in the beef industry. Prof.

Myron Lacy of the Animal Husbandry Department of Cornell University will help in the discussion and answer questions. WEDNESDAY, James Lane of Fairlane Farms, Delhi Stage, will hold open house to display his on-farm feed processing system which has been in operation since January, 1965. Mr. Lane automatically grinds, mixes and feeds his own rations for his 55 cow dairy and a 12,000 layer poultry operation. THURSDAY, there will be two farm pond management meetings at the Ben Shaw farm on Honest Brook, off Route 28 north of Delhi.

Signs will be posted to guide visitors, At the meeting the discussion will center around fish production, fertilization, weed control and recreation. First session will be at 1:30 and the second at 7 p.m., with the program the same at both. Prof. Bruce Wilkins of Cornell University Conservation Department, will discuss the management of ponds both for trout and bass-shiner production. The half acre pond on the Shaw farm was constructed under the supervision of Soil Conservation Service, and is filled only with run-off.

It was stocked with trout in 1962 and 1964, and more than 100 trout have been fished from the pond. County Agent Paul G. Mattern Jr. suggests that those planning to attend write their questions on a piece of paper in advance. State Dairy Princess Contest Set SYRACUSE Twenty-three girls, between the ages of 17 and 24, will compete for the title of New York State Dairy Princess here on September 3 and 4.

The girl who wins will Nancy J. Harrington. 23. of Cincinnatus, N.Y., the state's first Dairy Princess. Judging will br'Kin at 11 a m.

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HcrkrniT, Jefferson. Madison. Onuda, OnnndaRa. flsweKu, Renssalacr, L.rAriri'v SehuylT, Sfi'Ubrn, Tompkins and Tmga Counlits. Banner Given Herd Pre-Fix Duanp F.

Bannnr, nnronla, will have thp exclusive iw of the prefix "Bannerpndi'" in naming all Registered Hollem animals bred in that herd from now on. Use of this prefix name' has been granted by The HohtPin- FriMian Association of America. II bccomps a permanent part nf official hrfed records at that nalionjl headquarters in Braltleboro, Vermont, MILK SANITARIANS MEET An excellent turnout of members and guests of the Catskill Mountain Milk Sanitarian Association were on hand for the annual clambake at the Milford Rod Gun Club. Above, John Blodgett, Bloomville, Chairman of reservations; Mahlon Olmstead, Milford, president and Dwight Brockway, Walton, secretary-treasurer, hard at work opening clams. (Mutual Federation, NYABC Courtesy Photo) Sense of Humus Lane Tells Why He BuUds By Robert Warner Good morning, folks! The "lead" story on this page today tells of three important meetings in Delaware County this week every one of them dealing in one way or another problems caused by production Host at one of the meetings, Jim Lane of Delhi Stage, a dairyman and poultrym a has an interesting, and we think important, point of view on the problem caused by production increases and their motives.

He writes us: "Dear Bob: "We have been pushing some figures for the New York State Electric and Gas in connection with the forth coming Open House at our farm. I Ihink these figures are interesting to a the least. I don't think they arc spectacular, at the same time I don't Ihink they are ordinary but I do believe (hat this kind of production figures is being repealed in enough places by enough people to tell quite a story. "As far back as I can remember we have had a chronic condition in our country known as the Farm Problem. For the sake of brevity, we can call it simply overproduction, if we can define overproduction as being a condition whereby more is being produced than can be sold at prices that farmers consider satisfactory.

"In nur efforts to establish the blume fir this situation (there muM be villain ic the a IM in- ihf lime and uist ijs'j work- if it rmrr "This system of blame placing will shift, naturally, according to your own particular position, whether you're a a farmers, a small one, a time and while it does no particular good it might something for you psychologically. "I have felt for some time, and these figures point out to me quite graphically, that i our efforts to find a whipping boy for our troubles, we are overlooking the obvious. "It is farmers like myself and millions more like me who are causing a surplus. Does there have lo be a villain? If we are the billains of this situation, we Ihe villains of this situation, we are giving this country living standards and dietary standards only dreamed oJ by large segments of the world's population. "The reason why we are doing these filings is because we want something better for ourselves and our families.

want college educations for our children, we want new cars and modern kitchens, we want time to play golf or go fishing or take a vacation, and we are also artists or craftsmen enough to take pride in a job well done. To have a good herd of cows, a 30 Ion per acre crop of corn or just to have a place you can be proud of is satisfaction in itself. "In order lo have these things we have only one alternative, we have to increase our efficiency and this almost always means increased production, even though we realize we are pushing someone else out. In summary, the reason why we have pcrpi'tual surplus problem is Uiau'-f' of the need of farmers increase production in order to meet the double challenge of the high cost of living, and the cost of high living and also because of the technological revolution which makes it possible, modern machinery, increased use of fertilizer, chemicals for control of weeds and insects, hybrid seeds, artificial breeding etc. all play their part.

"Although some people have told me that I am foolish to give away the competitive advantage I now have by making public the advantages of this type of a feed handling setup, I don't feel that way. Although I realize that my neighbor is my competitor, I am sentimentalist enough to feel that a farmer deserves a better choice than being a pawn of big business or big government and anything I can do to help farmers maintain their independence is a step in the right direction." Jim enclosed tables of figures showing his production increases in both milk and eggs over a period of years. They are too Down on the Farm Slippers Trip The Jitter bug I i rint i- rif iHI-l'tl lirififc rn-'ht v.ilh In Ihi' fip.1 jil.vi; all this It i i i rh li r- .1 i v.i Mii'iiM h.ai' l.niiwn i'. 1n li.ni- iini-pli-d i i i i i i i tlruum nil" f.u 1 i i i Ihi'V Vtl'l'l' jn of rtftiTRins. Tlio t.iMtl'H' lie rn WlTl' i i i i (If course, i i nul (n ntn- l.ni' id Jitterbug's solo fur firing.

Tossing the in Ihe lighter clothes v.i.s the minute these -came the protagonist cf tin- iJr.inw here. IU tin 1 way, a protagonist is Ilir li character, but not i heroic type. Since their es- srnluil fabric was similar to li-rry doih. didn't bother wiih ihi- again until the eiiniplrijiin of Jitterbug's dry erli', a c.vcU- which not only Mutkwi Ihe house hut often, if nut under dn.sp observation, Marts toward the In- mi; ninm d.inco wilder than till' I i tin 1 What a MKlit met our Mew' All over the V.MV limcing all kiwis nf of brown p.irtt- anil a rlnsi-r look, if no p.irtidi-s. Ihero were i't The slippers were i M-r of Jitterbug clean, but liny i Ihe ruUV Of this In- mo-s ju4 the same.

11 tin- innursoli's from i Mifipi'r-. wlm-h, likely made nl 'aim- unstable stuff like card- hu.ird, hail disintegrated swiftly under Ihe Miruus up and down ilirusis nf ihe washer. We felt quite hU 1 drawing upon a few iliusi- four letter words, col- nrfui al least, which our farmer knmvs and which we often s.nv in these plays. We didn't, liowcver say any out loud. Instead, we saved our breath and energy to take all the clothes outdoors and shako them.

This was excellent therapy for us. too. A few shook off the clothing decorations, but almost all of the clothes had to be brought back for a rewash. Prior to that, we had to get the whisk broom and sweep up the rest of this garbage which was like polka dots all over Jitterbug's interior. On lop of all this, the water pipes were half full of air.

This drought lessens nur supply of water. It comes, but so slowly. Everyone is of how lustily greedy these automatics are for water. The whole stream or nothing! Malx v.o didn't flip, but we slipped those slip- PITS. Now we'll have to new ones anyway or walk on duction here, but from the enclosure it appears those will be available to the persons who visit Fairlane Farm during the open house Wednesday.

The date shown is interesting, and a graphic illustration of what happens as a farmer increases his efficiency and his power use. For example, starting in 1952 when he had a 43 cow herd averaging 7,974 Ibs. of 4.97 percent milk and 381 fat, he sold 320,857 pounds. In 1961, by changing to Holsteins, he had a 50 cow herd, averaging 10,302 pounds of 4.5 milk with 461 fat, selling 450,909 pounds. Late in 1962 he started having his own feed formula mixed and his production rose to 605,459 pounds.

He began operation of his own mix-mill in January of 1963, and production rose to 745,432 pounds that year. Total production is not figured so far this year, but his herd average has incraescd from 14,787 pounds of milk and 568 of fat in January to 16,229 pounds of milk and 618 of fat last July. Similarly, egg production in 1952 was 34,492 dozens. In 1963, with his feed mill in operation, his production was 196,795 dozens. In 1952, he employed IJa men, in 1963, he employed men.

From 1952 (o 1963, Jim lists 32 additions to his equipment, including additions to buildings and purchases of additional land. Of these, seven meant increased labor, 11 resulted in reduced labor, and 14 resulted in increased use of electricity, a factor he believes has paid off. It will be well worth your while to attend all three meetings on beef and farm pond management but especially on the value of electricity on the farm at Jim's. The Oneonta Star Phone Number is GE 2-1000 streaks of brown upon these soles that feel like heavy cords. New York Artificial Breeding Information and Service, Call 432-6227 COLLECT Milk Price Parley Set In Morris Upwards of a thousand dairy farmers are expected to attend the mass dairymen's meeting to be held at Morris Fair Grounds at 1 p.m.

August 29 according to Howard Merrill, Walton, president of Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association, sponsors of the meeting. This meeting has been called to get the "Grass Roots" thinking of dairymen relative to a price increase to alleviate the severe and widespread drought situation throughout the milk- shed. It was pointed out that leaders represented by members of Cooperative Boards of Directors met at Syracuse, August 20 and urged the Secretary of Agriculture to increase the Class I price of milk to offset the affects of drought. The meeting at Morris has therefore been called to get a cross section view of the average farmers viewpoint on the problem. David Derr, Washington, D.C.

will head the list of speakers. He is New York Marketing Specialist from Secretary Orville Freeman's office. Other speakers include New York representatives Agricultural stabilization and conservation and Farmers Home Administration, as well as the New York State Agricultural Extension Service in addition to a staff member of Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association. Notice of invitation has been mailed throughout the milkshed to several thousand dairymen to participate in this meeting. More than 20 counties in New York State alone have been designated as drought disaster areas by Secretary Freeman, while 37 counties in New York State have been designated for farmers to be eligible for emergency loans under the FHA program.

Several more counties in the northeast region of Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey are equally deficit in rain fall. Because of this widespread drought condition which is probably the worst in the history of the milkshed, and the increased cost of milk production, it is anticipated that farmers from a wide area will attend the meeting on August 29. The support of the average farmer is needed. Every farmers opinion will be counted at this meeting. Guernsey Records Told Three Re i ed Guernsey cows in the herd of George Van Kleeck, Hobart, have recently completed top official DHIR actual production records, according to the American Guernsey Cattle Club.

All cows were milked two times a day. Van Kleecks Aster, a seven year old, produced 13,550 pounds of milk and 688 pounds of fat, in 305 days. Van Kleecks Astrid, a six year old, produced 13,530 pounds of milk and 634 pounds of fat, in 299 days. Van Kleecks Suzzannah, a three year old, produced 10,770 jounds of milk and 515 pounds of fat, in 305 days. Farm Machines With efficient and dependable farm equipment, it is possible to harvest grasses at their proper stage of maturity; reduce the crop's exposure time in the field; and.

reduce leaf and nutrient losses. FARM LOANS For All Farm Improvements Modernize Your Home New Barns or Additions 5 to 35 Years to Ilcpay 18TH ANNUAL SHOW A record number of entries participated at the annual Delaware County Black and White Show at the fairgrounds in Walton. Above left to right, Reserve Senior Champion and best NYABC Two Year Old class, David Johnson and Senior Champion, shown by Matt Plankenhorn, Sidney. (Mutual Federation, NYABC Courtesy Photo) 'Harassment' Charge Denied Henry Polikoff, attorney for the farmer plaintiffs in suits against Mutual Federation of Independent Cooperatives and Metropolitan i Producers Bargaining Agency has vigorously denied the cooperative's charges a i a "harassment." Mr. Polokoff asserted: "I vigorously deny that the lawsuits filed against Mutual Federation a Metropolitan Milk Bargaining Agency Inc.

(and their plant affiliates) constitute a "program of harassment of dairymen and their cooperatives in this milkshed by dealers" as claimed by representatives of the defendants. "This action is brought by dairy farmers to recover for all dairymen part of the moneys deducted from their milk price and received by these cooperatives for marketwide services under the "cooperative payment" provision of Federal Milk Order No. 2, asserting that such moneys were instead expended for unauthorized purposes. Twice so far this year as many as five major cooperatives of the Northeast, representing nearly 25,000 farmers, have requested the Secretary of Agriculture to act to eliminate the Cooperative Payment provisions of Order No. 2 because of abuses by the defendants.

Any opposition by milk dealers to these cooperative payments has the same basis as the similar opposition by these other cooperatives and thousands of individual farmers. "There are thousands of cooperative-owned milk plants in the United States with hundreds of them under the 82 Federal milk orders in other markets. None of these other orders provide for deductions from farm prices for payments to cooperative associations. "Any claim that these lawsuits are in opposition to 'cooperative achievement' m- pletely ignores that cooperative achievement elsewhere is accomplished without cooperative payments under Federal milk orders and without the unauthorized use of such moneys. "I hope that defendant cooperatives will ask for a speedy trial of this case, and permit their books and records to be examined to show their use of farmers' moneys.

John P. Spofford, president of Mutual Federation of Independent Cooperatives, slated in his address at the annual meeting of the Federation, Jan. 30, 1964 the following: "I hope that 1964 will see a tremendous reduction in the expenditures of farmers' money for the purpose of advertising unimportant dis i ions between the major groups and their programs, and will begin to use the funds entrusted to i organizations more to advance the basic interests of every dairyman in the production and sale of his milk." "These lawsuits are intended to hasten the day when Mutual and Metropolitan will 'begin to to use the funds entrusted' to them more to advance the basic interests of every dairyman." Area Livestock I EMPIRE IN ONEONTA Colllo Sale; Aug. 20 A number of light beef steers of good quality brought from 21.80 to 22.70 ptr cwt. at Thursday's sale.

Dairy type cows for slaughter were fully 50c higher, built held steady, and all classes of calvfls were higher. Replacement cattle held steady as to quality. Slaughter cattle: Price per cwt.t Steers, good 21.80-22.70; Dairy type cows, utility 14.50-16, cutler 12.50-15, Conner 10.13, few below; Bulls, utility 19, cutter 17.1017.20. Calves: choice good 27-31, standard 25-28, 21.50-23, 20-22, 19-21, 17-18, 15-17. Lombi: qood, 15; Sheep Dairy Replacements: Price per head.

8 Springers 202-215 Handling cows 172-197 Fresh Cows 145-157 First calf heifers 137-275 Bred heifers 104-162 Open heifers 50-139 Service bulls 73-153 Grass calves 25- 60 COBLESKILL AUCTION--AUG. 20 (As reported to the Now York Department of Agriculture and Marktts.) Cattle Supply light, market steady, demand moderate, (price per cwr.) Dairy heifers for slaughter, utility 16; cows, commercial 14.10-14.90; utility 12.90-13.60i cutters 11.80-12.70; canners 10 and down. Calves 175 sold. Market steady, demand moderate- (price per cwt.) good veals 27-28; standard 26-27; utility 25-26; culls 23-24; bobs (over 100 Ibs.) 20-24; (80-100 Ibs.) 18-20; 160-80 IBs.) 16-18; (under 60 Ibs.) 16 and down. Hogs Supply light.

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