Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 113, Greencastle, Putnam County, 14 January 1987 — Page 8

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THE BANMERGRAPHIC, January 14,1987

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Farm machinery production drops

By DON KENDALL AP Farm Writer CHICAGO (AP) The production of tractors and other farm machinery fell to a record low in 1986, an industry newsletter reports, and industry officials are not optimstic about 1987. Stark’s Off-Highway Ledger said the 1986 figure of 28,355 vehicles was down 33 percent from 42,190 units in 1985, and marked the seventh

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straight year of decline. “Our outlook for the farm equipment industry is not overly optimistic,” Bob Shoup, spokesman for Deere & Co., Moline, 111., said. “The farm economy has been terrible and has continued to slip,” said Arnold Hirsch, a spokesman for Ford New Holland. “The agricultural tractors per se have been sliding almost ceaselessly since 1979.”

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Nothing secret, however, about forestry program

By ALLEN ROYER District Forester One of the most active programs within the Division of Forestry is our Indiana Classified Forest Program. This program was started when a law was passed in the 1920’s that allowed 10 acres or more oi woodland owned by a private landowner to be placed in “classified woodland” thus giving a reduced assessed property tax rate on the classified woods. ALL WOODLAND THAT becomes classified forest is assessed at a $1 per acre rate. Thus the owner pays just pennies per acre property tax on the woods. The main purpose of the program is to encourage proper woodland management by the owner, prevent livestock grazing of the timber resourse, and to prevent quality woodlands from being depleted. The two main requirements of the classified forest law are: No livestock grazing within the classified area on a permanent basis, and no buildings permitted within the classified area. Timber harvests are permitted and encouraged by Division of Forestry District Foresters if sufficient volume is present to warrant

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a sale. Firewood cutting is also allowed. The district forester is responsible for making an inspection of the woods at least once every five years for the purpose of updating woodland management recommendations. A management plan is given to the owner at that time. The owner is responsible for completing an annual report mailed to him each year from the Division of Forestry. The report informs us of any ownership changes, timber sales occurring on the property, and other forestry questions about the timber. THE PURPOSE OF the forest management plan written by the district forester for the landowner is

to let the owner know how to follow minimum standards of good timber management as prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources. Timber cannot be cut in such a way as to destroy its productive capacity. To aid the classified forest owner in managing his woodland, the Division of Forestry will provide free technical advice and assistance when requested by landowners. Many landowners of woodland who may want to classify their woods want to know if hunting is allowed within classified areas. Each landowner of classified forest still retains all rights regarding private control of hunting or any other types of trespass. No one is allowed to hunt without the landowner’s consent. What happens when the woodland that is classified is sold or passed on to heirs of the estate? The woods still stays classified with all the benefits available to the new owner. The owner is still expected to submit the annual report and adhere to management policies as written in the forest management plan. FOR MORE INFORMATION, persons may contact the Indiana Tree Farm Committee, P.O. Box 1202, Martinsville 46151.

Putnam Dairy Assn, members win honors for top production

Members of the Putnam County Dairy Association gathered at Fairview Manor for their annual meeting and to honor top producing animals of distinction. Records have been tabulated by supervisor Jo Kirkham of Greencastle, long recognized as top supervisor in the state. HIGH HERD TROPHY was presented to Arvil and Steve Norton of Roachdale for their 52 cows, averaging 18m896 milk-624 proteinand 664 butterfat. High Cow award for Milk and Protein production went to the J-D Acre Farms for cow BR 23; at 89 months of age, in 365 days, 31,771 milk-974 protein and 960 butterfat. High Cow for butterfat award was presented to Joel Brookshire of Brookshire Farms for cow No. 842at 73 months of age-365 days 23,184 milk-709 protein-652 butterfat. High Two-Year-Old-in Milk and

Farm Bureau to host seminars

Seminars will be held at two cities in this area in a new program to help farm family members needing additional income to let them continue farming, according to Judith Carley, Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., women’s department director. THEY WILL BE HELD 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Feb. 3,10,17 and 24 at the Boone County Farm Bureau building, Lebanon, and from 9 a.m. to noon, March 3,17, 24 and 31 at the Putnam County Farm Bureau building, Greencastle. Called “The New You-Multi-Career Objectives,” this program is tailor-made for the farm person, male or female, who needs to seek full or part-time employment off the farm to bring additional income into the operation in order for it to cash

Market reports INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Grain prices Tuesday at Indianapolis area elevators: Corn No. 2 yellow shelled 1.32-1.42, new 1.46, February 1.44, March 1.46. Soybeans No. 1 yellow 4.72-4.84, new 4.47, February 4.84, March 4.84. Wheat, No. 2 soft red 2.13. CHICAGO (AP) Wheat futures prices advanced but corn and soybeans were lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. The strength in wheat came from reports that the extreme cold in the Soviet Union and Europe left certain grain r egions subject to winter kill. Traders said corn futures lost 3 to 4 cents mostly on profit taking, colored by the notion that the market is due for a technical correction. On the close, wheat was unhcanged to 3V4 cents higher with the contract for delivery in March at $2.81V2 a bushel; corn was 2% cents to 4V4 cents lower with March at $1.56V4 a bushel; oats were % cent lower to % cent higher with March at $1.58% a bushel; and soybeans were % cent to 2% lower with January at $4.94 a bushel. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Hogs 650. Barrows and gilts moderately active, 50 cents lower. US 1-3 210-250 lbs 47.0047.50. US 2-3 230-270 lbs 44.5046.50. Sows: Moderately active, steady in light test. US 1-3 500-550 lbs 40.00-42.00; 650-700 lbs 48.00. Cattle: 1150. Slaughter steers 1.00, instances 1.50 higher. Heifers 50 cents, instances 1.00 higher. Cows mostly 2.00 higher. Bulls 1.00 higher. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-4 1025-1300 lbs 59.00-61.25, couple lots 61.75-62.00. Mixed good and choice 2-4 1150-1350 lbs 57.00-60.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-4 950-1275 lbs 58.00-59.50, package 60.00. Slaughter Cows: Utility and commercial 2-4 37.50-42.75. Few high dressing 43.00-48.00. Boning utility 1-2 37.00-42.50. Few cutter 1-2 34.00-36.75. Slaughter Bulls: 1-2 975-1700 lbs 45.00-48.50. High dressing individual 51.00. Sheep: 30. Held for later auction.

Protein was in the A & S Norton herd, Cow 6W-22 months, 349 days--20153 milk-669 protein and 787 butterfat. THE LIFETIME RECORD for production recognized “Featherfield (8966647) Elevation Barbi” in the C. & G. Settles Herd on Dr. Ray Farms at Clayton, milking 3004 days, producing 185,688 pounds of milk with 5989 pounds of butterfat. She was born 7-5-74 and is in her 9th lactation at the present time. The Most Improved Herd award went to Vernon and Steve Cash-Milk +1599, Protein +54-Butterfat +SO. A National Award was presented to Jo Kirkham for having completed 1,000 Verified Identifications-a lifetime award. New officers elected were: Joel Brookshire, president, Roachdale; Gene Settles, vice president, Clayton, and Mrs. Steve Cash, secretary-treasurer, Fillmore.

flow. This career and skills assessment program teaches people how to deal with the problems ol having to seek a job off the farm and yet continue farming. It is organized and managed by the Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. “The New You-Multi-Career Objectives” program is funded in part by the Indiana Office of Occupational Development under the direction ol Lt. Gov. John Mutz. Particpants dc not have to be members of any farm organization. In order to help cover the cost of materials and insure personal commitment, a fee of SSO per person is required. INTERESTED PERSONS may contact Judith Carley, Indiana Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 1290, Indianapolis 46206 (phone 263-7831).