Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1937 — Page 5

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liministrator Os Sugar Act pells Growers, Processors Os I Administration Methods

■arence R. Oviatt Tells hiiff Administration Os ' Ct Kt'Jn Meetiny This n KWeck At Findlay. "«« . l>\\ , ■ Sp-’. ill I i %mmr« wlraiflt l|nS> 1 IfflEWh l ' "K HKfIML 'ilv’.l ,i M|jpu’. ggf i Jleipsdit I .I.' ,||HeIB I 1 ’li.it ur. <!• ijjjeßWrs ' lyiiH'iits will !>■ S'U . ’ beet yield which ri; ’ll •"•F 1 ' ’* Against Loss "BWMis t ■ >w■ is nr.' ii-T• 'i it:' " ls ”" " n ’’ !l " '' MB'ir prem ius average in event of 'Hop aMB- ! ' ,« law " l;>l ’'' ■ISldlM)!” 11,a1,,< ‘ ’•> crown s much of the crop as ffissible b. tie deficiency piovisl.ni Bpiii'S te> ts tlie total to SO perBp 1 , of pl t would have been nor-

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At the plants where Gen- ;' Hine IHC Repairs are made, delicate testing equipment is used to gauge and measure the size and uniformity of all •replacement parts. Because they are kept within extremely close limits of fc accuracy, Genuine 11IC Reoairs fit exactly, wear

McCormick-Deering Store third st. • PHONE 131

8 nial for the average planted. This, F he explained, probably will result in many beet growers in the Find- ’ lay district, which includes all territory from which beets are delivered to the Findlay factory of the Great Lakes Sugar company, because of the serious damage , which the 1937 crop suffered beI cause of excessive rains. -i Mr. Oviatt is administrator of i the Sugar Act of 1937 for the . North Central zone of the AAA. .. i which includes, Ohio. Indiana, Illir nols. Michigan, Missouri, lowa, Ne- > braska. South Dakota. Minnesota t and Wisconsin, and immediately i following the meeting left for Toledo from where he flew to New’ > York. While in Findlay he was the i guest of L. W. Esckilsen, agricul- ; tural manager of the Findlay sug--3 ar factory, and Forest G. Hall. Han-, II cock county agricultural agent. I f “Beet growers in the Findlay' 1 district probably will receive pay- ■ tnents of from $1.50 to SI.BO per . ton of beets delivered to the Find- ■ lay factory during the 1937 cam-; ■ paign," Mr. Oviatt said. “We hope to make these pay-| i meats before growers are ready to begin planting the new crop, though there has been some delay I in this payment because the failI ure of congress to enact the apf propriation hill which covered the | i funds for this purpose. i "However, there can be no ques-1 i tion whatever regarding whether ( the payments will lie made because] ■ ever since Sept. 1 the government, has been collecting the 52%-centj

better, and last longer. Protect your investment in McCormick • Deering equipment by insisting on Genuine IH C Repairs. Buy parts now and repair your machines during bad weather. It pays to have equipment ready for the very first day of Spring.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10,1937.

sugar tax, all of which funds have i been earmarked for thia purpose. Profit Is Predicted ’l "There has been some mild objectiou voiced in certain quarters 1 regarding the payments under the ■ Sugar Act but these payments will not cost the federal government anything. In fact through the administration of this measure, the f federal treasury actually will pro- ! ] fit. "The United States, definitely \ is in the sugar business and it will make a profit from this business. l i "An analysis of the manner in which the act is administered, the sugar industry, rather than the i producers or growers, will pay the i tax. For instance, the Coca-Cola. Hershey chocolates, Wrigley and other chewing gum companies own their own sugar companies but i they must pay this tax. | “Under the co-operative contract which prevails in the Findlay district, as well as elsewhere within the area represented by those pttending this meeting, the tax is i paid when the sugar is sold. Then I the grower receives his payments | but the processor or manufacturer does not. Measure Regarded Sound “We believe that the Sugar Act is sound, socially and economically, and because of this it will be I popular, especially when an inI creasing number of people come to realize that its administration ac- ! tually will pay a profit into the federal treasury. "The most important provision lof the law, however, I believe, is

the sugar quota, which provide* protection to the industry. | "The law provides that the secretary of agriculture shall divide the United States into producing areas and to estimate the consumption of sugar for the coming year. The estimate for next year was announced on Sept. 2, 1937 and this estimated consumption was placed at 1,633,361 tons raw value. The eight year average previous to this year was 1,319,000 tons, raw value. “The quota allotted to beet sugar was above the point which can be reached by the beet industry next year so that there is no question of the beet quota being of any consequence to the industry this year. "However, during a trip which I just completed and which took me to the western parts of the North Central zone. I was shown thousands of acres of irrigated land which has been converted into beet land by the drilling of wells on every farm. With this in view, linkled with the fact that the department of agriculture must allot the forthcoming quotas on the evidence of desire manifest by various secit far more profitable to growers tions to produce beets. I would most are interested in growing sugar beets in future years, to begin with 1938 because those who do grow beets during the coming year will have provided proof to the department of agriculture that they are interested in beets and therefore will have a claim to a share in the quota for 1939, which may present a very different picture than have previous years. Future Is Assured "The future of the beet sugar industry cannot be doubted because it is an established fact. "The attitude which has been all too evident in Michigan is that the farmers there are more interested in beans than they are in beets. 1 strongly suspect that here in Ohio there is a strong tendency to raise corn rather than beets and that may result in many farmers who a year from now might desire to raise beets may find themselves barred under the 1939 quota." Mr. Oviatt recited the history of the price of beets per ton since 1930 when the average quotation was $7.26 until 1933 when it had slumped to $5.13. In 1934 and 1935 the price, with payments had been forced back up to $6.90 and last year the growers received approximately $5.80, not including the 37cent payment. Despite the raise in the price of boets, there was a very slight increase in the price of refined sugar to the consumer., according to Mat Oviatt, who added that the payments actually resulted in a saving to the government. The purpose of the Sugar Act of 1937, as outlined by Mr. Oviatt, were: ‘‘l. To regulate commerce;

FARMING IT . ... BY WILLARD BOLTE r —* /"i Mira is much easier on the horses four abreast — BUCKET OVER \ll f - /

Agricultural engineers have definitely proven that the tandem hitch is much easier on the horse than is any other type of hitch—yet at least nine out of ten farmers still hitch four-abreast when they are using four horses. Do you know why? Ever get tired of holding feed pails for rambunctious calves?

"2. To protect consumers and domestic industry; "3. To promote export trade, and “4. To traise revenue." Conditions for Payments The conditions for sugar pay-1 ments, as outlined by Mr. Oviatt i follow: “No payment will be made with! respect to a farming unit if any j child under 14 years was employed or permitted to work in the harvest of the 1937 crop of beets after Sept. 1. 1937, or if any child between 14 and 16 years was employed or permitted to work in the 1937 harvest after Sept. 1 for more tjian eight hours a day. “No payment will be thade with respect to a farming unit unless all persons employed in the production, cultivation or harvesting of the 1937 sugar beet crop on such farming unit have been paid in full for such work. “No payment will be made to a person with respect to any farming unit, who is directly or indirectly a processor of sugar beets and who has not paid or contracted to pay for any sugar beets such person has purchased from other producers at rates less than those that may be determined by the secretary of agriculture to be fair and reasonable. "No payment willJte made with respect to a farming unit unless farming practices have been carried out on such farming unit that, would have qualified such farming unit for at least one-half the maximum payment with respect to sugar beets under the 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program.” Mr. Oviatt also issued technical. administrative instructions to representatives of the various conservation commission organizations concerning the provisions of the Sugar Act, following which E. P. Reed, of Columbus, Ohio State university agronomist, discussed the various types of soils in Northwestern Ohio most suitable for the raising of beets. A round table discussion regarding crop rotation and fertilizer was conducted, and it was the opinion of those who remained for the discussion that beets were best suited to occupy a place in a five-year crop rotation. Officials and representatives of the Great Lakes Sugar Company, plants of Findlay and Fremont; Central Sugar company of Decatur, Ind.; Paulding Sugar Company, Paulding, and the Ohio Sugar company of Ottawa constituted the processor’s group at the meeting which was attended by more than 150 men and women. The county agricultural agents were greeted by Mr. Hall and came from counties throughout northwestern Ohio and eastern IndianaSoil conservation committees through which the sugar benefits will be paid, came from all counties in the sugar factory areas and representatives of the Ohio and Indiana soil conservation commissions., Heads of the various sugar beet glowers associations from the same'territories and many representative beet growers also were present. — o Get the Habit — Trade at Home

Just saw a wooden barrel in halfcut a socket hole in the top—and let the barrel hold the pail. You will get less milk on your shoes that way. Two men can make light work of heavy tamping by cutting a 3>,i foot section from a 12-inch log and spiking on two handles, as shown in the drawing.

UPWARD TREND | I IN PRODUCTION OF FRUIT SEEN — General Upward Trend Is Foreseen For Next Five To 10 Years A general upward trend in fruit production during the next five to ;10 years, with some probable I strengthening in consumer purchasing power compared with the av- • erage of the past several years, is 1 the conclusion to be gained from the most recent farm market outlook report of the Oregon state college extension service. Slight downward trends in apple and prune production were execeptions, but these are offset by probable increases in supplies of foreign apples and prunes in competition with American exports of . I these fruits. Citrus fruits show a sharp uptrend. The report also fakes up the nut situation and outlook, as well as small fruits and nursery and I greenhouse products. In regard to the nut outlook, data in the circui lar show that the combined produc- ; tion of walnuts, pecans, filberts and almonds will probably average in excess of 100,000 tons during ■ the next five years, against about. 90,000 from 1932 to 1936. Imports of caschew nuts have mounted from virtually nothing 10 years ago until nearly one-fifth all the nuts consumed in this country last year were caschews. The report, which contains much data in graphic and statistical form is available without cost from county agricultural agents in all Oregon counties where the production of these crops is important commercially. Altogether, according to the circular, such crops account for nearly one-fifth of all cash farm income from crop and animal production. They represent an even greater share of the in come from out-of-state sales, consequently being of particular im-l portance in the economy of Oregon. 0

—(J Trnde In A <.<H>d/h>wn —• l)rc.Hu£ Federal Farm Loans Now at 4% The Adams County National Farm Loan Association, of Decatur, Indiana has received a Charter and has been duly authorized and empowered to make farm loans in all of Adams County. If you are expecting to re finance your farm loan, call or write this association at once. Office: 133 South Second Street Decatur, Indiana I E. Burt Lenhart, sec’y-treas. Fred T. Schurger, investigator

COMPLETION OF FARM CHECKING REPORTED NEAR Delay In Few Counties Reported Due To Aerial Photography Checking of performance on Ind iana farms, on which owners or operators participated in tho 1937 agricultural conservation program, is practically completed except in a few counties which were delayed by aerial photographs, according to V. I). Sexson of Purdue University. ! "The work, which has proceeded as rapidly as possible since October 21, the final date for filing applications for inspection in county agricultural conservation offices” 'Sexson said, “Comprises a measurement of the contributions made to soil conservation by Individual farmers under the 1937 program.” Checking of performance represents the first step toward the computation of payments earned by cooperators in the 1937 program, he 1 pointed out. "Summaries of petforniance are' being made out in most county offices at present," he. said, “and it 1« anticipated that this task will be completed in most counties in Ind-i iana about January 1. These sum- ' maries, listing operations on Indii idual farms under the 1937 program, will be forwarded to state agricultural-conservation offices as , [rapidly as they are completed. I "Applications for payment,” Sex-' | son explained, "Wil! be prepared in the state office, from the eummar:ies of performance, and the applies ,tion will be sent to county offices . for the signatures of participating! farmers. "Return of the signed apipliea-1 I tions from counties to the state of--1 fice for payment will start in the i , | very near future.” he said adding ' ' | “distribution of checks to participa-1 ting farmers will start, wthin a few ' weeks following.” It Is expected! that there will be a steadier flow of ( checks to participants when dis- , tributlon starts, than was the case , last year. H W E * SENSE Unless a cow produces profit as I well as quality milk, she's no dairy i 1 animal, and her elimination from ■ the herd will make for more income with less feed and labor. i When you plan your farm bus!-' ness for 1938, consider the tips : contained in the outlook information, a copy of which may be obtained from our county agricuTlural agent, who will be glad to discuss your farm adjustment problems with you. I More than 200 different brands of dog food are registered for sale in Indiana. The State Chemist, whose office i is located at Purdue University, reports that approximately 250,000

Mud Let us tell you about the , /Etna Life Insurance Company’s new Fann Loan Plan. Low rates, a 26 year repayment plan, a Reserve Fund Safety feature, a liberal pre-pay-ment privilege, no commission, appraisal, or title examination costs to the borrower. It’s worth investigating. Authorized Representative in this territory Suttles-Edwards Co. A. D. Suttles, Mgr. Phone 358 Residence 194

tons of commercial fertilizer were sold In Indiana In 1936. Thia la an average of I>4 tona per farm. Also 593.000 tona of commercial feed were estimated sold in the Hooeier state lust year. Place immediately your orders with the State Forestry Division for spring windbreak plantings. Don't delay or the supply may be exhausted. Hogs with parasitic mange never thrive because of their irritated skin and their restlessness. Treat the affected animals by applying lime sulphur dip, or processed crude petroleum to the skin every ten days for a period of one month to six weeks. When putting food in the Christmas box, be sure to include a neat | copy of the recipe used. Further information on any of | the foregoing topics may be obtain--1 cd by writing to the Department I of Agriculture Extension, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. I o DAIRY IMPORTS REMAIN STEADY Balance In Trade Oi Dairy Products Is Unsatisfactory The balance In trade of dairy products has been rather unsatisfactory the last few months, according to information received by E. E. Anderson of the New Mexico' [ State College, from Charles W.' Halman, Secretary of the National [ Cooperative Milk Producer's Fed-

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eration. Imports of butter still remain high, Nearly 10 million pounds came Into the United States during tho first eight months of 1937 as compared to about six million pounds during the same period in 1936. Cheese imports remained übout the same, totaling 37 million pounds during the first eight ! months of 1937. Net exports of condensed and evaporated milk are about the same as a year ago. Imports of dried milk products and casein are much lower. Imports of dried skim milk were reduced from 15 million pounds during the first eight months of 1936 to 1.4 million I pounds during the same period in 1937. ( The improved situation with re- ' spect to imports of dried milk pro- ' ducts and casein la not as benefl[cial as might be thought, because | imports have been reduced only I as a result of the low prices being paid for these products in the United States. If domestic prices improve, imports may again be expected to Increase. While the import situation baa J improved somewhat, our exports have declined to such an extent . excluding skimmilk products. ■ the net imports have declined to ; such an extent that excluding skim I milk products, the net imports have j actually shown a decided increatßT- | over a year ago. The total net milk I equivalent of dairy products imported increased from 615 million [ pounds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936, to 958 million pounds in the fiscal year ending June 30, ' 1937. The unfavorable balance of I trade in whole milk products and ; butter during 1936-37 was the high eat for any year since 1927-28.