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KPPC PIG TALES Vol. 1985, No. 1
Winter 1985
F*ublishcd quarterly by the Kansas Pork Producers Council.
IN THIS ISSUE
2601 Farm Bureau Road Manhattan, KS 66502.
Member of National Pork
Features
Producers Council.
We reserve the right to edit
Farmer Forgotten Person in Agruculture
or refuse all materials.
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NPPC Officers Elected
EDITOR Gary Hellebust, 2601 Farm Bureau Road Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone (913) 776-0442
MANAGING EDITOR AND DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS Carol Bush
PROGRAM DIRECTOR Mary Kay Humerickhouse SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER
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Lime Light: Max Holsten Making No Bones About Meat KPPC Members at Legislative Seminar 1985 KPPC Committees Functional, Profitable Hogs Key to Success Scenes from 1985 American Pork Congress Sen. Karr Reviews Corporate Farm law
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Five Inducted into Hall of Fame
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The Livestock and Meat industry Council BlockSpeaks at American Pork Congress
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Kim Brecheisen
PRINTERS Ag Press, Inc. 1531 Yuma, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Leo Schwartz
KPPC OFFICERS President
Leo Schwartz
Washington President Elect
Tim Rose
Lyons
Secretary
Dennis Hupe Perry
Treasurer
Area Group News
Columns 6
Jim Nelssen
10
Leanna Ediger Marilyn Stryker
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Kristine Claasen
34
Pat Murphy Gary Hellebust
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Douglas County
13
Waconda Newton
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Dickinson County
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Don Sailors Erie
KPPC Director
Wayne Waiter Sublette
National Live Stock & Meat Board Director Fred Germann Dwight KSU Extension Representative Dr Jim Nelssen Call Hall, KSU
EXECUTIVE BOARD Republic Co. Pork Producers Amos Blecha
Munden
Doniphan Co. Pork Producers
Myron Holder
Bush New Director
of Communications
Leona
Neosho Co. Pork Producers
Shirley Sailors
Erie
Scott Co. Pork Producers
Darreil Goss Garden City Southwest Swine Improvement Jerrie Rice
Liberal
Dickinson Co. Pork Producers
Ralph Rindt Douglas Co. Pork Producers
Herington
Carol Bush, Manhattan, Kansas has begun
Phil Metsker McPherson Co. Pork Producers
Lawrence
duties as Director of Communications for the Kansas Pork Producers Council. Ms. Bush
Brad Rayl
Conway
Nemaha Co. Pork Producers Vic Krainbilll
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KPPC PORKETTE OFFICERS President Leanna (Ronald) Ediger Rt. 2, Box 29. OK 73950 Vice-President Amy (Craig) Good Rt. 1, Box 21, Olsburg 66520 Secretary Dianna (Jerrie) Rice Rt. 2, Liberal, 67901 Treasurer Roberta (Gaien) Harms Rt. 1, Box 60, Whitewater 67154
Nat). Dir.
Shirley (Don) Sailors Rt. 1, Box 70. Erie 66733
Mem. Chrm
Beverly (John, Jr.) Stigge Rt. 1. Washington 66968
joined the KPPC staff in late March. Carol is a native of Attica, Kansas. She heads the em
ployee publications program at the Man hattan office of Kansas Farm Bureau. Carol has an excellent background in ag riculture and is a talented journalist. Carol's
husband, Larry is a senior in veterinary med icine at KSU. Upongraduationin May, he wilt be associated with Dr. Leon Leishman at the
Herington Veterinary Clinic.
Dowell Moves to KSU Foundation Gordon Dowell, Director of Com munications for the Kansas Pork Producers
Council, since May 1983 has accepted the
position of Assistant Director of Publications for the Kansas State University Foundation, Manhattan, KS. Dowell resigned his position with KPPC effective February 11, 1985.
For nearly two years he directed the com munication and publication efforts of the KPPC. His most visable role was that of
managing editor of PIG TALES magazine, KPPC's quarterly publication. Under Dowell's guidance PIG TALES feature articles expanded, full color covers were introduced and a cleaner, crisper format was achieved.
The KPPC radio program grew from a one station, one minute per week interview pro
gram to a mature 20 station network. The program now consists of a 3 minute program recorded and mailed on a weekly schedule. PREVIEW magazine was developed by Dowell. It is the first publication of its kind to be published by a state pork producers as sociation. PREVEW highlighted the KPPC's Kansas Pork Congress/Trade Show and ser ved as a model for other states to follow.
Dowell was responsible for over 60 news releases during 1984 outlining KPPC activities.
Gordon, Janie and son Matt will continue to reside in Manhattan. The members of
KPPC wish the Dowell family all the success in the world and we are united in thanking Gordon for a job well done.
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Tarmer Forgotten Person in Agriculture' "The farmer is the forgotten person in the world of Agriculture," according to Anthony Jurich, professor of family and child de velopment at Kansas State University, Manhattan.
"We go along acting as if price supports and rain will cure the ills of farming. Since when does the farmer need less care than the
land?" asked Jurich in a presentation to 400 scientists of the Kansas Agricultural Experi ment Station, who met at the 60th annual conference, January 3-4, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. "We study oil, water and animal crop production, and pay almost no attention at all to what the people who farm are thinking and feeling. Meanwhile, there is tremendous stress on farm families," Jurich said. He cited a rising suicide rate in rural areas — 600 percent increase in Missouri in 1984 — and numerous bank closings as indicators of the pressure. The economic pressures cause family cri sis, he explained. Outside pressures and per sonal pressures spiral. The farmer has to worry about keeping himself going and run ning the farm. "Often the result is a farm family im mobilized by problems," Jurich said. "At that point, a farmer can't really assimilate new
technical and production information. It's not going to sink in." In addition, close identity with farming it self makes the threat of failing much worse for farm families than losing a job might be to other people, Jurich said, "When people lose the farm, they are much like displaced people, he said.
sonally, they can work to save the farm," he said.
Jurich suggested including a "farmer im pact statement" in future agricultural re search proposals. "Otherwise, when we imagine those bu colic, colorful farm scenes, the farm family members will be featureless." he said.
Jurich noted that in areas of the state
where counseling and crisis centers are avail able, farm families drive as far as 250 miles to
Anthony Jurich is professor of family and child deuelopmenl at Kansas State University,
get help. "If they can keep things together per-
Manhattan.
Thank You . . . Dear Porkettes & KPPC;
Thank you for your generosity in sending us the pork educational packets. They ar rived just in time for the Junior and Senior High Home Economics meetings. The teachers were very happy and enthusastic about receiving these packets. We greatly appreciate your consideration and cooperation.
Sincerely, Marilyn Meyer Curriculum Specialist
Dear People, Because of A.B.'s health, we had a sale in February of 1983, and have not been active in pork activities since then. We are still inter
ested in the industry, and always will be. We realizing mailing is expensive, so re quest that you remove our name from your mailing list. Notice of the meeting on March 26 at Hutchinson has prompted thisrequest. We still live on our farm, and rent the land out. 1am bookkeeper for a rural water district, and work at home, which is really good. Give our regards to others, especially the Promotion Committee.
Sincerely, Dorothea & A. B. Cain
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unhappiness; thelike thiscountryhasn't seen
I don't have any quick cures or answers as we stated in Washington, D.C. There are no five hog farms that have the same cost of production and no five grain farmers that have the same cost of production. This re lates back to how long you have owned your land, built your confinement buildings, how much share cropped land, how much cash rented land and many more of these types of inputs. One input that none of us in any business can stand is the high rate of interest which government has created for us be cause they are in direct competition with us borrowing money to pay on the huge
since the great depression.
national debt
Problems: Yes. My stomach is upset since the trip to Washington, D.C. this past week.' The readingoffarm saiebills, many now with
While in D.C., we suggested to our sena tors and representatives that they close the doors to the ASC offices and take the money saved each year from this to subsidize the interest rates directly to the rural bank, PCA
Sunday, February 10th; A gray, snowy day here in North Central Kansas. My wife, daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and grand children are all healthy. The farrowing houses are fullwith an 11 pig average for the February farrowings. Our 1985 market hog sales have averaged over $50. The year is starting out good for our family and farm. These things I thank God, for many people have lost their farms and only empty dreams are left for these once proud people. 1985 is well on its way. For a large percent of rural America, it will be a year of forced sales and
names of people I personedlyknow and some of whom are close friends. This concerns me very much because all of rural America is
hogs and the consumer willbe much happier with the high quality, low fat meat product. Another era of time has passed with the improved Pig Tales Magazine that Gordon has produced. Gordon, you've worked hard for the pork producers in your time spent with us. Thanks and Good Luck with your new job at K.S.U. You have left your mark of growth with the KPPC. Mr. & Mrs. Kansas red meat and grain
producers, I hope that by the time this letter is printed, that a new sign of hope and lifein our rural economy will have risen; like the bright sun rises at the beginning of a new day. Schiuartz, Washington, is president of the Kansas Pork Producers Council
and Federal Banks. We talked of this for all
caught in this problem of not being able to Agri-business and farmers who have large serviceour debt But yet, as I read the paper agriculture loans. Cutting the interest rate to 7 and listen to the news, we are giving money \ or 5 percent would free up some money to be
to this country or that, supporting world banks, and sending money to the poor in othercountries, supporting the brushwarsor
some puppet regime costing billions. In the
This in turn would stimulate the rural economy.
meantime, we here in the U.S.A. have
If you as individual pork producers and farmers want policy statements made by the KPPC, we need input from you as members. We will not make policy as individuals but as a total board. We will make policy on areas of concern to our members as you think
retary of Agriculture, says we have to pro
the present time. We as individual farmers
have to compete against countries who dump their subsidized products back onto our markets here in America and the world markets that we sell on or did sell on.
We as pork producers are competing for profit with Canada and the E.E.C. pork im ports to a tune of 2 billion dollars in 1984.
These exports are expected to increase in
1985 unless our country comes toanagree
ment with Canada and the E.E.C. on trade
negotiation quotas and subsidies on all ag
riculture products. Just a few weeks ago,
Canada put quotas on imports of American
beef. At the same time they brag on Can
adian TV about exporting more dollars of products to the U.S.A. than ever in 1984.
Our government does many strange things. They protect other countries, but forget about their own producers. They are using
the usual slow approach to implement a counterveiling duty on Canadian pork. I hope by printing time, the Commerce De
partment will rule in our favor.
is the deadline for the Summer 1985
spent on things other than interest payments.
people going hungry, the rural American economy is bankrupt and Mr. Block, Sec duce to be competitive on the free world market This Icould go alongwith. However, thereisnosuchthing as a freetrade marketat
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I must address another issue, called quality and sales promotion of products. We will soon be going to .3% of 1% check off. This will hopefully increase the NPPC's budget to around 16 million dollars. Now some pro ducers willsay that is spending too much!! My friend, the dairy industry will spend about 197 million in their new milk promotion ad campaign called "Softly She Moves." The dairy industry will also spend 4.2 million for dairy research. Ifyou produce a product you have to have a sales and promotion depart ment to market the product. We need to continue to strive for a superior meat type hog and not the low quality of twenty years
ago. The consumer is telling us they prefer lean meat, so let's give them the product they will buy and we can sell. Replace and up grade your breeding herds by buying high qualitymeat type hogs withgood days to 230 pounds, low back fat, good lean meat data from seed stock producers who can supply this data. Next sell your market hogs on grade & yield. You will be paid a premium for the
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NPPC Launches New Ad Campaign The National Pork Producers Council un
veiled their advertising and promotional plans for 1985 at the American Pork Con gress held this week in Indianapolis. According to Russ Sanders, Director of
calls for 28 weeks of radio commercials dur
the-mind awareness it needs."
ing news, entertainment and sports program ming throughout the year.
commercials with four-color full-page adver
The commercials utilize Dick Orkin of Dick
marketing for NPPC, pork will be promoted
and Bert fame. In recent times, Orkin is better known for his roll in commercials for Time,
in every major market across the country for
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the first time this year. "We expect this additional exposure to
unorthodox, inimitable style:
revitalize interest in pork merchandising and increase demand nationwide," says Sanders. Network radio is the backbone of the 1985
campaign. Humorous pork commercials will be heard on more than 2000 stations re
presenting six networks. The complete plan
Thank You . . . Dear KPPC & staff,
Sony I'm so slow about sending this thank you. It seems, once I was relieved of my "duty," 1sort of letdown and did some things I'd been putting off. Thank you for the flowers 1 received at KPC and the nice plaque. 1 appreciate and enjoy the plaque and did the flowers too. I enjoy working with all the Kansas Pork Producers and Porkettes and will continue to
Sanders says Orkin was chosen for his "Consumers still have a limited awareness
of pork. Most people don't realize there are dozens of cuts of pork and dozens of ways to prepare it. Orkin makes these points in an entertaining and memorable way. His un usual approach should give pork the top-ofdo so when possible — but cannot devote full
time as 1 did for 2 years. Thanks again. Sincerely, Joyce Blecha Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for the beautiful plant and all the cards you sent. Your kindness and thoughtfulness at this time is greatly appreci ated by me and my family. Thanks again, Bob & Mary Kay Humerickhouse
NPPC will supplement the network radio tisements in magazines like McCq//'s, Work ing Mother, People IVeeWy, Better Homes and Gardens and Gourmet. Combined, these publications reach more than 18 mill
ion Americans, delivering more than 124 million advertising impressions. Sanders explains the thinking behind this two-pronged approach; "We're counting on radio for the initial attention and awareness we need. But print gives us something the networks can't — space to tell the rest of the story. Magazine ads will be used to distribute new resipes, reinforce pork's positive diet/health attributes and emphasize some of the other benefits." Outdoor boards, seasonal promotions and
case strips, posters and mobiles for pork re tailers round out NPPC's campaign for 1985. Cooperative newspaper advertising will also be made available for use by state and local organizations. As in the past, all materials include the familiar and successful slogan, "America, you're leaning on pork." Says Sanders, "With this year's advertising and promotional lineup, we are convinced even more people will be leaning on pork in 1985!"
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NPPC Officers Elected
director to the Pork Industry Group of the National Live Stock and Meat Board. The Kahles have four children.
Tom Miller, a producer from Maricopa, Arizona, has been named NPPC vice presi dent for the coming year. Miller has been a director of the national organization for the past four years and serves on the executive committee as well. Miller, his wife Jana Sue, and their four sons run a 300 sow farrow-to-
finish feeder pig and seedstock operation in Arizona. A graduate of Iowa State University, Miller utilizes Hampshires, Yorkshires and Durocs. The Millers market 1,000 finished
hogs and 4,200 feeder pigs annually. Miller has previously been active in the Arizona Pork Producers Association, having
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served that organization as president and in various important committee posts. He was Arizona's Pork All-American in 1973. Miller has served the national organization in recent
years as a member of various task forces involvingsuch issues as pork value, revenue development, market technology and swine identification. He chaired the Swine ID Task Force.
Seven new NPPC directors have started
three-yeartermson the NPPC board of direc tors. They are Norman Montague (CA),Gary Simpson (CO), DavidSargent (ID), John Hardin (IN), Jerry Mitchell (WA). Ivan Top (MI)
^im ?Sr?4r.^-:. •# 5. Ron Kahle
Ron Kahle, a pork producer from Kearney, Nebraska, has been selected president of the National Pork Producers Council for the com
ing year. He succeeds Wayne Walter of Sublette, Kansas, who has just completed two years as president of the 110 thousand mem ber producer organization. Kahle's selection was announced following the decision by the
and his wifeJudy market some 2,500 head of crossbred hogs annually from their 155 sow farrow-to-finish operation in Nebraska. The Kahles also raise irrigated com. Kahle, a graduate of the Universityof Neb raska in the field of animal science, has pre
viously served as president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. He was recog
NPPC executive committee on March 7th at
nized as Nebraska's Pork Ail-American in
the American Pork Congress in Indianapolis. Kahle is beginning his second year on the
1975. He has served on various important committees and task forces on the national
KPPC board and executive committee. He
level, including representation of NPPC as a
and a director from Texas to be selected in April.
Elected to three-year terms on the NPPC executive committee were Ray Hankes (IL). Mike Wehler (WI), Tom Miller (AZ), and Jim
Phillips (MO). Gene Wingert (PA) was elected to a two-year term while Carrol Shultz (OH) will serve a one-year term.
Five persons were named to three-year seats on the board of the Pork Industry Group of the National Live Stock and Meat Board.
They are Fred Haley (GA), Fred Germann (KS), Wendell Ockerman (KY), Bob Norris (Ml), and Kieran Powers (WI). Larry Larson (MN) will serve a one-year term.
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Nelssens Newsletter Dr. Jim Nelssen The swine industry is undergoing con siderable change at the present time. Many producere realize the tremendous potential of the swine industry, however, they wonder what the future will hold. The swine industry needs to increase greatly its efficiency of ope ration in order to compete effectively in the future with other protein sources for human consumption. Major goals of all swine pro ducers such be; (1) to use available technol ogy to lower the cost of producing a pound of
lean product and (2) to support methods to develop new products and merchandising methods. Most producers have heard this cry several times in the past, yet, have failed to realize how closely related these common goals of the swine industry really are. The challenge of this article will be to enlighten producers on the interrelationship between production and product. In the last 25 years, swine producers in this country have made great strides in improving pork carcass quality. Most of the progress has come by decreasing excess fat. From 1960 to 1980, the number of market hogs in U.S Grade 1 increased from 5.5 percent to 71.7 percent (table 1). From 1960 to 1980, the percent yield of lard per carcass decreased from 15 to 5 percent. Table 1. Grade dis tribution of market pigs. * Percent of barrows and gilts in each grade U.S. Grade 1960-61 1967-68 1 2 3 4
Utility
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1980 71.7
8.2 42.1 35.7 12.2
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* USDA Washington D.C. Feed efficiency is also improved by selec ting for carcass leanness. It has been assumed
exudative (PSE) pork and porcine stress syn drome (PSS). These problems need proper consideration as carcass leanness is further
improved upon in the future. The swine industry also needs to become more aggressive and imaginative in produc ing new pork products. The changes in per capita consumption of pork in the future will depend on new lean products, production costs, markets prices, total meat supplies, advertising, education on pork and other factors. The potential for increased per capita pork consumption is there. The swine
industry needs to greatly increase production efficiency in order to meet competitionand to increase its share of the consumer dollar
spent for meat.
During the next 20 years the U.S. popu lation will increase by 16 percent and the human life span will lengthen by 3 percent This means an increased need for 19 percent
more pork if per capita pork consumption remains at present levels and a higher am ount if per capita pork consumption in creases. The potential for exporting pork
products is virtually undeveloped. Innovative packaging methods must be developed in cluding those not requiring refrigeration since most of the world's population lacks it. New pork products to penetrate markets In
fast-food restaurants must be developed. Every day Americans are eating more and more meals outside of the home. Mc Donald's fast food restaurants are now lo
cated in 32 foreign countries and territories. Likewise, Kentucky Fried Chicken restau
rants are also found in several foreign counties. New pork products that assure
leanness, taste and size of portion will surely increase our share of the dollar spent for meat by the consumer. The future is ahead of each swine producer in this country, and our chal lenge willbe to utilizetechnology to produce leaner pork. This will lower our production cost and should result in increased per capita consumption of new pork products. Ne/ssen is Extension Swine Specialist at Kansas State University.
Geary Countians Hold Annual Meeting The 1985 Geary County Pork Producers annual meeting was held January 14 at the J.C. Sale Bam Cafe. Fiftymembers and their guests were present. The meeting was preceeded by a buffet meal sponsored by the area group. President Ken Goodyear called the meeting to order and introduced the groups guests. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved. The trea surers balance was $443.79. Reports were given on the groups 1984 activities. Ralph Rindt moved the group participate in Better Livestock Day by donating $50.00 to help defray expenses. The motion was seconded and carried. The group approved to again sponsor the Geary County Fair barbeque.
Officers elected for the 1985 were: Dan
Boiler, President; Delmar Westover, VicePresident; Mark Roeser, Sec./Tres.; and Ralph Rindt, Director. Gary Hellebust, KPPC Executive VicePresident spoke to the group about the cur rent membership drive, the new KPPC Radio Program and the .003% Check Off to be implimented July 1, 1985.
Ralph Rindt, area group Director, reported on state activltes. Richard Featherston, Whit ing, Kansas was the guest speaker. He pre sented an outline of his hog operation using slides to explain various aspects of his operation.
that about three times as much feed is re
quired to put on a pound of fat as compared to a pound of lean pork. Carcass traits are highly heritable, thus, selection can result in a rapid reduction in excess fat. Since feed rep resents 60 to 75 percent of the cost of pro
ducing a pound of pork. As programs are developed to increase carcass leanness, attention must also be
cpven to making sure the pigs can function normally duringgrowthand reproduction. In
the past, somepigs became too heavyin the ham and loin area and too light in the front end resulting in inadequate lung, heart and digestive tract capacity. Some females had
farrowing difficulties due to pelvic cavities which were too muscular and narrow. Heavy
muscling was also associated with pale, soft
The 1985 Geary County Pork Producers Officers elected at the groups recent annual meeting are: left to right, Dan j. BoUer, president; Delmar Westover, vice-president; Mark Roeser, secretarytreasurer; Ralph Rindt, county director. KPPC PIG TALES
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position and Income report comes out in April each year. Among the items included in this report is marketings which includes ani mals for slaughter market as well as younger animals shipped to other states for feeding or breeding purposes. It is our best measure of
the number of hogs produced each year. The table below shows the top ten states ranked by number of hogs and pigs marketed along with the number of hogs slaughtered in each state and slaughter as a percent of total marketings. Note that in only one of the top ten states did slaughter exceed marketings. That state was Ohio where slaughter exceeded market ings by 17 percent. Nearly half of the Kansas hog marketings had to go out of state for slaughter and Indiana had to ship out nearly 55 percent of their hogs. Iowa, the nation's number one producer, accounting for about a quarter of all marketings, slaughtered nearly 95 percent of its hogs. While Kansas ranked 9th in the number of hogs marketed in 1983 we ranked 19th among states in the number of hogs slaughtered. There are a number of states outside the
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253,000 hogs marketed in that state. Mis sissippi, with 403,000 hogs marketed, slaughtered over 2.4 million head, nearly six times its production. Michigan, with nearly 1.4 million head marketed, slaughtered nearly four times as many hogs. Other states whose slaughter exceeded its marketings in cluded Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
By way of comparison Kansas is in a more favored position in regard to the slaughter of
State Iowa Illinois Indiana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Carolina Ohio Kansas Wisconsin U.S.
Hogs & Pigs Marketings (000) 22,569 9,691 7,280 6,862 6,118 5,850 3,446 3,102 2,808 2,642 88,423
cattle. Our 1983 cattle marketingsnumbered
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Hog Slaughter (000) 21,428 7,796 3,286 5,794 3,774 4,627 2,388 3,632 1,417 2,436 87,584
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Douglas County Hosts Hog Show & Carcass Contest The Douglas County Area Pork Producers assisted in hosting the first Annual Douglas County Area Pork Producer's Market Hog Show and Carcass Contest the week of No
vember 5th. On November 5th, 15 hogs were exhibited at the fairgrounds and ranked
in live placings. Judge Jim Nelssen, Kansas State Universityswine specialist, did the rank ing and discussed the ideal type of hog to raise for today's active lifestyle consumer. Wednesday, November 7th, the carcasses were evaluated by Dave Schafer, Kansas State University meat specialist, and ranked on the rail as well. Some interesting facts, of the 15 hogs from the Douglas County area the back fat average was 1.02 inches and loin
Pig Ranch of Route #1, Tonganoxie, Doug Meyer, owner; Gieringer Farms of Route #1, Edgerton; and Robin and Hane Edmonds of Route #2, Berryton. Other awards were presented for out standing contributions to the membership and assistance with promotion. They were awarded to John and Evelyn Musick, Gilbert Martin, and Floyd and Dorothy McCain.
held. Directors elected and officers named
were Phillip Metsker, State Director; Robin Edmonds, Chairman; Tom Wufkuhle, ViceChairman; Jim Congrove, Secretary; Steve Rice, Treasurer: and Steve McClure, Reporter. Events were co-sponsored by the Douglas County Extension Service, Jack Lindquist, County Extension Agriculturel Agent.
Election of directors for the association was
eye area average of 4.82 inches. On Novem ber 12th, the Douglas County Area Pork Producers' Association met for their annual
meeting and discussed results of their first annual Market Hog contest. Dr. Dave Sc hafer returned to talk about providing an eye appealing product to today's consumer. He
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Awards were given out to all exhibitors who participated in the event. Cash prizes were awarded to Steve Rice, of Route #5, Law rence, for 5th place; Timberg Farms, of Route #1, Linwood, for 4th and 3rd place. Metsker Brothers of Route #5, for second and first place. Other exhibitors in competi tion were Sand Creek Pork of Route #1,
KSU Swine Specialist jim Nelssen eyes a market hog owned by Kenneth Tinberg of Rt. 7, Linwood at the first Annual Market Hog Show and Carcass Contest sponsored by the Douglas
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After spending two years in the army,
industry has made Max Holsten the subject of this issue's Lime Light Feature. Holsten has spent the last 22 years pro ducing hogs in southwest Kansas. He started in the hog business in 1963, thanks to his Uncle Louis Holsten. Louis helped Max pur chase 4 Hereford pigs, 3 gilts and a barrow
1970-1971, he returned toa farmsted owned
for $4.00 each. Max lived in town at the time so a business arrangement was made with Uncle Louis. Max worked after school, weekends and throughout the summer in
by his father, purchased a group of 50 pound feeder pigs for $10-12 each and began his operation in earnest. He expanded to an Aframe farrowing operation, farrowing 10-15 sows per group.
In 1975 Max moved his new bride Midge into a new mobile home on the farmsted and
settled in a true family farm lifestyle. The following year a new "state of the art" far-
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Pigs are weaned at six weeks of age and moved to starter pens or directly to finishing floors. Pigs are grown to marketed weight in dirtlotsor concrete finishing floors. The feed ing floorsare used ''as littleas possible'' in the
plans call for maintaining current sow numbers and improving the operation's efficiency. The Molsten's are involved in many of the Ford-Gray group activities, high-lighted by the two day Arts and Craft Show in late July where porkburgers are promoted and sold.
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Hi there! Having just returned from the sunny beaches of Florida, I am wondering why 1decided to come back. Until I remem bered my obligation to the Porkettes of Kansas and decided that your next three rhonths just wouldn't be the same unless you heard from mell
I hope by this time everyone has withstood the bitter cold and is ready to start a brand new year of pork promotion and fun. We will have a busy year together. Also, by the time you read this, many promotions will have already taken place, memberships are in and spring fever has set in.
In January, the Porkette Officers met in Manhattan to decide some of the projects and promotions planned for the coming year. The committees were selected and Quilt Pro ject letters were written and sent to each of you. As your new president, I hope we can all work together towards the same goal. To accomplish great things in the Pork Industry. Together with the Pork Producers, we will be working on many projects and promotions. It willtake lots of help from everyone. Working together is an excellent way to get to know
each other better and therefore have many good times. Great strides have been made in the food
services in the past and the food service forecast looks very good for Pork in 1985. New concepts in food service that are ex pected to influence menus in 1985 incude new markets for Mexican food, Oriental fast foods, barbeque, and American regional cuisine. As the food service industry becomes larger and more varied, we will need to make their operators aware of the advantages of Pork. This can be a challenge to each area group to encourage commercial restaurants in their area to add a pork item to their menus. There are some very good brochures from the National Livestock and Meat Board
that could be used for this promotion.In 1983, more than 15,000 commercial restau rants added a fresh pork item. Results for 1984 appear to be equally exciting. More
Meat Boardis: Eaststeps. Microwave cook ing with Pork. Past research showed that meat cooked irregularly in a microwave
oven. This raised some legitimate questions regarding safety of fresh pork cooked in the microwave oven. New research conducted
developed new cooking procedures for microwaving fresh Pork cuts. It can be a real help to us as we educate the consumers. As
youknow, wehaveonly begun educating the public on the many possibilities of using our commodity and we must continually be promoting.
My hope for this year is that we have many good times together and that we always re member that we are all involved in Kansas
Porkettes and Pork Producers for one thing which is to promote a great product — PORK.
Until next time — Keep Promoting! Leanna Ediger
importantly, the forecast for 1985 and be yond looks even better. Let's see what we can do in Kansas to make this happen! Another informative brochure that is ava-
Ediger, Turpin. Okla. is president of the Kansas Pork Council Porkettes.
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Making No Bones About Meat There's a new wave in merchandising
meat these days revolving around an old but seldom recognized concept known as va cuum packaging.
Increasingly occupying meat cases in the nation's supermarkets are boneless fresh meats borne out by an idea that's long been
terms of vacuum packaged meat, is a new product. So what does one do with, say, a boneles
chop?The truthisyou can use any recipefor boneless meat as you would bone-in. There is no excuse for boredom here because there
are probably 10 times as manycutsavailable
used for such foods as freeze-dried coffee
as there are ways to cook them. Not only is
and processed luncheon meats, for example. But only in recent years has vacuum pack aging been applied to meat, particularly
there fresh ham (pork leg, actually), chops,
larger fresh cuts. It seems to be catching on.
For one thing, the potentialities for mer chandising more product are practically un limited. For another, there's an obvious cost
advantage both to consumers and retailers. Vacuum packaging eliminates the need for extensive meat cuttingat the store (bones are
removed prior to shipping) thus freeing up meat managers of this time-consuming task,
and giving them more opportunity to spend
roast, tenderloin, shoulder butt and picnic, but also pork cubes and strips, wafer thin steaks and chops, sirloin cutlets, and much more — all because the larger aforemen tioned primal cuts can be subdivided into countless variations. Some retailers have
even taken to featuring boneless country-
style ribs and pork crown roast Vacuum packaged pork is wonderfully easy to prepare. Even though the meat is boneless, your basic cooking methods still work. Whether you roast, stir-fry, pan-fry, broil, braise, grill, or saute — above all, do
not overcook pork. It requires gentle treat ment, meaning, in most cases, a 325- to 350-dcgree temperature. Cooked, pork should reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit Definitely another bonus to vacuum pack
aging is that meat managers can merchandise so-called "recipe ready" meat. For instance, strips for stir-frying. And some offer recipes, to boot. No doubt these small-size portions
are a boon to 1,2,3-person households, too. One of the most familiar boneless pork cuts is the butterfly chop, referred to by some as silver dollar chops. They come in various thicknesses so cooking times, obviously, will vary — the thinner the chop, the shorter the cooking time. Home cooks will want to try Pork Smittane, among others. In the following recipe,
butterfly chops are sauteed in butter then sauced with demiglaze thickened by flour and flavored by wine and mustard.
with consumers.
But it's consumers who probably benefit
most by vacuum packaging of meat. To be ginwith, there is little, ifany, waste. Vacuum packaged meat is boneless, a trait that may be the most prominent identifying charac teristic, and the cuts are well trimmed. This combination of factors—no bone and hardly
any fat — results in substantial savings, espe cially when taken on a cost per serving basis. Like all foods vacuum packaged, meats
stay fresh-looking longer. And in addition to being typically very lean, consumers can be assured a uniform product.
Following beef, whichadapted to vacuum packaging several years ago, pork is slowly
gaining visibility here. Right now, about 12 percent of the fresh pork supply is sold this way, most of it in the East and West. But it
most probably will predominate stores all
CHOP! CHOP! Pork Smittane
2 butterfly chops, cut Vz-inch thick 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
cup apricot nectar
V4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion Va cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 14 cup cold water 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Fresh tarragon sprigs (optional) Steamed pea pods, carrots, and water chestnuts (optional) Pound pork with a meat mallet to a %-inch thickness. Combine 3 tablespoons flour and
across America in years to come.
pepper, dredge chops lightlyin flour mixture.
Indeed, if meat managers, who claim bone-in meat will eventually becomea thing
In a medium skillet melt butter; add chops and brown on both sides. Remove chops and
ofthepast, arecorrect, those bones soprized for their ability to flavor soupsandstocks may
set aside.
one day be hard to come by.
So far, consumer acceptance of vacuum
packaged meat has been mixed. Faced with an ever-increasing array of boneless cuts,^ those accustomed to buying meat bone-in, not suprisingly, might be somewhat confused.
Minus the bone, most cuts — pork chops
Add green onion to drippings; cook over medium heat tillcrisp-tender. Stir in wine and mustard. Retum chops to skillet. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15
to 18 minutes or tilldone. Remove chops and set aside.
Combine water and 1V2 teaspoons flour, mixing to dissolve flour. Add flour mixture to drippings. Cook over medium-high heat till
tedly, there is some grounds for confusion
thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Retum chops to skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or till heated through. Garnish with fresh tarragon sprigs and serve with steamed pea pods, carrots and water chest nuts, if desired. Makes 2 servings. Nutrition Analysis Per Serving:
here as the term "fresh ham" is indeed a slight misnomer. But that's another story.
Calories Protein
and ham, for example — take on a whole newlook. And simply because they look different, the first response bysomepeopleis one of uncertainty.
Peering overthemeat case, onemight ask, "But who ever heard of a fresh ham?" Admit
What consumers see in the meat case, in SPRING 1985
Fat
630.65 KCAL 32.95 GM 48.72 GM
Golden Rice-Stuffed Pork Chops 4 butterfly chops, cut 1 inch thick % cup water
Sodium305.74 MG Choi 119.07 MG
V4 cup light raisins 1 teaspoon brown sugar Vs teaspoon curry powder 1 cup cooked rice Vz teaspoon salt Vfe teaspoon paprika
For sauce, in a small saucepan combine water, apricot nectar, raisins, brown sugar, and curry. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or till liquid is red uced to about V4 cup. Drain, reserving sauce. For stuffing, combine the raisins, rice, half the salt, and paprika. With a sharp knife cut an opening in each side of chop. Cutting parallel to surface, begin near center and cut toward fat edge but not to or through the edge. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the stuffing in each pocket. Place chops on unheated rack in broiler pan. Boril 6 inches from heat about 15 minutes on each side. Sesason with the re
maining salt and brush with the reserved sauce. Broil chops 5 minutes more or till done. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: Calories Protein Fat Sodium Cholesterol
371.72 25.22 19.33 331.37 84.26
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W.A.S.P. Holds Barrow Show Norma Larsen of Athol was the exhibitor of
the Grand Champion Barrow at the Waconda Area Swine Producers Barrow Show held at Beloit Livestock Aucton Inc. on Feb.
25. The Reserve Grand Champion was shown by Shale Porter of Glen Elder. The Grand Champion of Three was shown by Thaine Larsen, Athol. Shale Porter exhi bited the Reserve Grand Champion of
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A follow up Awards Meeting where Car cass Contest results will be reported and special awards presented willbe on March 25
Three.
Placings by classes were as follows: 1st Norma Larsen, 2nd - Thaine Larsen, 3rd Norma Larsen, 4th - John Porter of Glen Elder annd 5th - Thaine Larsen.
Purebred single barrows: 1st - Ron Holing of Alton, 2nd - John Porter.
Junior Single Barrows: 1st - Shale Porter, 2nd - Scott and Steve Eck of Upton, 3rd Jeff Moiling of Alton and 4th - Shale Porter. Senior Pen of Three: 1st - Thaine Larsen, 2nd - Tom Murr of Weber, 3rd - Thomas Schwerman of Jewell and 5th - Roger Roe of Superior Nebr.
Junior Pen ot Threee: 1st - Shale Porter, and 2nd Scott and Steve Eck.
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Dr. Jim Nelssen, Ext. Swine Specialist from Kansas State University, judged the event. Sponsors for the show were Waconda Area Swine Producers, Cooperative Exten
sion Service, Farmway Coop Inc., Midway CoopAsociation, Farmland Industries, Farm land Foods Inc., Smith Center Coop, Beloit Livestock Auction, Jewell County Swine As
Norma & Thaine Larsen of Athoi, Ks. receiving ribbons for 1stpiace commercial singie pen and 1st place pen of three at the WASP Barrow Show held this spring in Beloit. John Porter, WASP President presented the awards.
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KPPC Members Meet With
Law Makers at NPPC Legislative Seminar Food safety, daig residues, Canadian hog and pork imports to the United States and the on going farm credit crisiswere the key points of discussion at the National Pork Producers
Council's Legislative Seminar held February 4-6 in Washington, D.C. The NPPC staff, member state's staff and over 250 producer members met with the nations lawmakers.
The Kansas deligation included KPPC President Leo Schwartz from Washington; National Livestock and Meat Board repre sentative Fred Germann from Dwight; im
mediatepast KPPC presidentRichard Featherston, Whiting; Ralph Rindt, Herington;
Myron Holder, Leona; Tim Rose, Lyons and Gary Hellebust, KPPC Executive Vicepresident.
Panel discussions highlighted the first day
activities. George Dunlop, Chief ofStaff, Sen ateAgriculture Committee; GeneMoos, Staff Consultant to the Subcommittee on Wheat,
Soybeans and Feed Grains and Randy Rus sell, Deputy Assistnt Secretary USDA made uptheexpert panel for discussion thefirst day. Bill Newham, Editor, Pork '85 and Jon Scheid, Washington Editor, Feedstuffs headed up the question and answer panel. NPPC Washington staff provided updates on
KPPC Members taking part in the NPPC's Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C. from left are Ralph Rindt; Richard Featherston, KPPC Executive Vice President; Gary Heiiebust, Myron Holder; President Leo Schwartz; Tim Rose and Fred German. Seated is Kansas Congressman
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visits.
The seminar attendees were addressed by
Congressmen Charles Stenholm and Ed Madigan and Senators Tom Harkin, Thad Cochran and Mark Andrews. A White House
briefing with Vice-President Bush ended the days activities, In his statement Bush re minded the group of the administrations
awareness ofthe ongoing farm credit crisis but heldthelinereconfirming the Presidents com
mitment to trimming the federal budget. He held outlittle hope ofany increase in Federal Farm Programs to assist producers.
The Kansas delegation alsoconducted in terviews, from Washington, with two Kansas radio stations. The interviews featured com
ments by both Schwartz and Rose and were aired on a taped delayed basis. In addition to the activities outlined the
Kansas producersdelegation met with allfive of the states representatives and withSenator Nancy Kassebaum. "The meetings were very informative for both our members and our
Kansas congressional delegation" said KPPC President Leo Schwartz, "We feel the com
munication between our organizationand the U.S. Congress has improved greatly due to our visits and in turn should be beneficial to all
pork producers." SPRING 1985
HONEY-APPLE PORK CHOPS 4 pork loin chops {8 ounces each), about 1 inch thick 1V2 cups apple cider Va cup lemon juice Va cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced Va teaspoon pepper
Combine all ingredients, except pork chops; mix well. Place chops in a shallow dish; pour marinade over chops. Cover and refrigerate over night, turning meat occasionally. Remove pork chops from mari nade. Place on grill approximately 6 inches above low to medium coals.
Grill for 40 to 50 minutes, turning and basting with marinade every 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES 1985 House Agriculture and Small Business Chcdrperson Loyde Poison (R) Room 170-W
Vice-Chairperson Clifford Campbell (R) Room 170-W
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Room 171-W
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Martha Jenkins (R)
Don Rezac (D)
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Room 181-W
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John Long (R)
John Solbach (D)
Francis Gordon
Room 174-W
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George Teagarden (D)
Fred Kerr (R)
Room 174-W
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Denise Apt (R)
Susan Roenbaugh (R)
Patricia Weaver (D)
Dan Thiessen (R)
Room 182-W
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William Bryant (R) Room 156-E
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Chairperson
Richard Gannon (D)
Room 180-W
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Jim Allen (R)
Room 402-S
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George Dean (D)
Room 171-W
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KPPC Submits Written Testimony to House Budget Committee The Kansas Pork Producers Council sup
Dear Friends:
I am concerned and distressed that you may have only now recently received your official invitation to attend the House Budget Committee field hearing on agriculture in Atchison, and to submit written testimony. I strongly encourage you to submit your comments. Your knowledge of the current agricultural crisis will help to send an un mistakable message to Washington that im mediate and urgent action is necessary. I am convinced that your statement will make a difference.
At my request, the Committee has agreed to extend the date for receipt for written testimony to Friday, March 8, 1985. Please provide a copy of your written testimony to my Kansas Office, Suite 280, 444 S.E. Quincy, Topeka, Kansas 66683, no later than this date. I willsee that your comments
ports an immediate across the board budget freeze as well as significant reductions in ag riculture programs, provided similar spend ing cuts are made in all other areas including defense spending. We are also in general agreement with those testifying that many producers are fi nancially beyond the help of federal or state programs being designed as stop gap mea sures. These producers willmost likely be lost no matter what action is taken. Reduction of interest notes and the federal deficit will do
congratulations to you on the very successful completion of those hearings. The testimonyby our fellow Kansans was excellent. Their graphic description of the current farm crisis was accurate and to the point. 20
sense.
At our insistence, the IRS has developed new regulations that willgive the farmer and
businessman the option of not keeping a log
Our Federal Government has the ability to loan third world countries low interest money
with the stroke of a pen but very little is ever
paid back. Agri-businessmen and farmers in rural america need the help of low interest
money and higher prices to stay in business.
efforts in bringing the House Budget SubCommittee hearing to Kansas. Ialsoadd my
this opportunity to let you know that we have won a large part of our fight for common
or logging only personal use miles.
The administration says farm prices are too
Dear Congressman Gray: I wish to convey my appreciate for your
Knowingof your interest in IRS regulations on farm and business vehicles, 1want to take
more to help our producers than any short
Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions with respect to your written
2nd District of Kansas
Dear Mr. Hellebust:
term programs.
are included in the Committee record.
statement, please contact either Jeff Dillon or Howard Moses at (913) 295-2811. Sincerely, Jim Slattery Member of Congress
On Log Books ...
high, that they need to be lower. Our re sponse to the government would be to pro vide low interest rates on land and operating
loans for agri-businessmen and individual farmers. These programs should be funded through local banksPCAs and Land Banks. Financial institutions on the local level know
These changes, though incomplete, rep resent a real victory for those of us who oppose needless, expensive and bur
densome red tape. Rather than go into a detailed summary, 1am enclosing an article
that explains the changes more fully.
1 appreciate hearing your views on this matter, and sk for your advice and counsel as Congress considers other matters that inter est you.
With every best wish. Sincerely, Pat Roberts
local needs. Guarantee loans through banks
strengthen banks only, they do not address the solution to the problem. 1and many of my farm friends are stillsolvent. Four years from
now we may be in the same financially dis tressed condition many of our fellow pro duces are now facingunlesschanges in policy are made.
Sincerely,
Note: Upon notifying Rep. Siattery of the deiayed receipt of our invitation to testify at the Budget Committee hearing, he extended die date for written testimony.
Leo Schwartz President KPPC KPPC PIG TALES
PROMOTION 68.4%
11.2% CONSUMER EDUCATION
MY DIMES
Mm
PHOW'S MY CHECKOF MONEY SPENT?
Easy answer. To pay for the largest, hardest-hitting year-around pork-support program ever. Because producer profit is the goal, 68.4% of the budget goes to inform consumers about pork, and to boost
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demand with a full-scale advertising
)rogram. NPPC and the States coordinate and conduct the consumer advertising, Meat Board advertises to the restaurant trade and other food service institutions.
Production research, quality improvement and hog
marketing are the shared responsibility of NPPC and the States. Meat Board is responsible for human
nutrition and product-development research. Share of 57.2% ADVERTISING
budget, 12.4%.
Maintenance and growth of membership and checkoff take 6.6% of the money. Administrative costs at all levels combined run 11.4%...a minimum figure possi ble only because volunteers donate millions of hours to their organization. Finally, 1.2% of the double-dimes are used to make producer interests known to legisla tures and the Congress. Your money. Working hard for pork! RESEARCH 12.4% ADMINISTRATION 11.4%
MEMBERSHIP CHECK OFF 6.6%
GOVERNMENT 1.2%
SPRING 1985
1985 KPPC COMMITTEES ADVISORY
Richard Featherston (CHM) Whiting 66552 Balthrop, John Peabody 66866 Berry, Emery Minneapolis 67467 Busenitz, Eugene Newton 67114 DeVore, Jasper Arkansas City 67005 Fegel, Vyrl Chanute 66720 Germann, Fred Gredan, Stan Gronau, Don
Dwight 66849 Palco 67657 Newton 67114
Meyer, Floyd
Palmer 66962
Reinhardt, Gene
Rose, Bob
Chanute 66720
Cawker City 67430
Sailors, Don
Erie 66733
Stroup, Roy Van Horn. Duane Walter. Wayne
Fontana 66026 Lyons 67554 Sublette 67877
Dohl, Art Featherston. Richard Scheller, Larry Schwartz. Leo
Sylvan Grove 67481 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Whiting 66552 Ralph Rindt (CHM) Herington 67449 Toganoxie 66068 George, John Uniontown 66744 Washington 67154 McCain. Royd Lawrence 66044 Courtland 66939 Parks. Darrell Manhattan 66502
Smies, Henry Walter, Wayne
Sublette 67877
Woolf, Vaughn
Cheney 67025
Turner. Dick Wienck. Ivan
CHECKOFF
Myron Holder (CHM)
Kingman 67068 Troy 66087 Garden City 67846 Perry 66073 Clyde 66938
Muller, Kenneth Nelson. Raebem
Donovan Claassen (CHM) .. Whitewater 67154 Blecha. Amos Munden 66959
Buzenitz. Eugene Gleason, Maurice Guenther. Eric Jensby, Jim Metsker, Phil Randall, Richard Smith, Charlie
Newton 67114 Maple Hill 66507 Mapleton 66754 Belleville 66935 Lawrence 66044 Scott City 67871 Winfield 67156
BUDGET
Tim Rose (CHM) Claassen. Donovan
Lyons 67554 Whitewater 67154
Delphos 67436 Hudson 67545
Geuda Springs 67051 Blue Rapids 66411
Leona 66448
Paul Conrardy Gaul, Alan Goss, Darrell Hupe, Dennis Jensen, Loren
Council Grove 66846 Chanute 66720
Rcket, Bill Ftindt. Ralph
AWARDS
Penquite. Donna Seifkes. Dennis
Schinstock, Don
Nickerson 67561
Washington 66968
Suther. Ralph Triemer. Norman
Blaine 66410 Council Grove 66846
Wienck, Ivan Zumbrum, Steve
Blue Rapids 66411 Junction City66441
CONSTITUTION
Art Dohl (CHM) Holder. Myron
Sylvan Grove 67481 Leona 66448
Rice, Jerrie Rose, Tim Sailors. Don Schwartz. Leo
Liberal Lyons Erie Washington
67901 67554 66733 66968
McPherson 67522 Fredonia 66736 Neodesha 66757
Dobbins. James
Goff 66428
Hamer. Charles
Longton 67352 Herington 67449
Schwartz. Leo
FEEDER PIG
Mike Quillin (CHM) Bracken, Lee Coltrain, David
Sylvia 67581
Knepp. Maynard Krehbiel. Bob Krehbiel. Mike
Newton 67114 Buhler 67522 McPherson 67460
Lauters. Robert
Dodge City 67801
Lloyd, Steve McKenna, Peter
Palmer 66962 Penalosa 67121
Penquite, Donna Rayl, Brad Rueck, Don Schinstock, Don Schweppe, Ron
Strohl, Dick
Delphis 67436 McPherson 67460 Hutchinson 67504-0948 Nickerson 67461 Hutchinston 67501
Cunningham 67035
Sturgeon, Gene
Nickerson 67461
Walker, Dennis Wilson. Clarence
Macksville 67557 Hutchinson 67501
cont'd, next page
State Fair, 1984: These People Made It Happen With Cash And/Or Hog Donations Ray Fuller El Dorado
Jack Regier Hillsboro Mike Richard Miltonvale Dr. Lowell Breeden Manhattan
Gary Hainke Kensington Glen Swank Meriden Warren Swank Meriden
Shipley Farm Lyle Shipley
Southwest Swine Improvement Assn. Ron Ediger. President Turpin, OK
Blue Valley Pork Producers Ivan Wienck, President
Blue Rapids Brown-Nemaha Pork Producers
Jim Feldkamp Centralia
McPherson County Pork Producers Larry Dohlsten, President
Wendell Moyer Manhattan
Jim & Sheryl Zoltenko Hardy. NE PattiJohn Farms. Inc.
Sawyer Neal Galle
Galva
Triple R Ranch Chanute
Lindsborg
Wayne Walter
Guy McDiffet
Sublette
Alma
Dennis Hupe Perry
Paul Conrardy Kingman
Metsker Brothers Lawrence
Esbon
Leavenworth County Pork Producers Larry Scheller. President
Larry Wehner/Clyde Miller
Norton Pig Company
Tonganoxie
Rossville
Michael Krehbiel
D.E. Jeffers
Clay County Pork Producers Roy Henry. President
Minneapolis
Longford
Sailors Stock Farm Don Sailors Erie
Porters Porkers Partnerships
Norton
Dean Barrett Jamestown Bob Stone Lamed
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Max Porter Glen Elder L & M Pork Producers
Kirk Converse. President Harveyville
McPherson
Wayne Neihage Moundridge Ralph Rindt Herington Fred Germann
Dwight
Muller Ranch Richard Muller Council Grove
Bill Murphy Partridge Charles Hamer
John Balthrop Peabody
Sylvia
Keith Boone Dexter
Hutchinson
Brad Rayl McPherson
Craid Good
Olsburg Gerald Neece Mulvane Richard Featherston
Whiting Chuck & Kirk Converse
LaVon Thompson Myron Holder Leona
Edwin Parker Robinson
Tom Hensleigh Oskaloosa
Larry & Mark Dahlsten Lindsborg Duane VanHom
Lyons
Harveyville
Leo Schwartz
Melvin & Gary Stanford
Washington
Admire
Tim Rose
Larry Swanson Arkansas City
Lyons
Jim Shesser Horton
Bob Krehbiel
Corky Albright Delia Vic McClure Winfield
Buhler
Sedgwick County Pork Producers
KPPC PIG TALES
from pg. 22 KANSAS PORK CONGRESS-TRADE SHOW John Balthrop (CHM) Feabody 66866 Blecha, Amos &Joyce Munden 66959 Dohl, Art Sylvan Grove 67481 Featherston, Opal Whiting 66552
Gross. Eugene Hines. R.H Jeffers. Caroline Keesecker. Dale Longhofer. Rodger Neece. Gerald
Husmann, Dan
Arkansas City 67005
Lauters, Robert
Dodge City 67801
Valley Falls 66088
Nichols. Dave Olson. Willard Roth. Ron Riffey. John Roepke. Gail
Westphalia 66093 Waterville 66548
Manhattan otoOo
Schafer. Dave Schmidt. Merle Schulz. Bryan Sleichter.Jerry
Manhattan 66506 Chapman 67431 Thaver 66776 Abilene 67410
Stigge. John Jr
Washington 66968
Wilson. Clarence Good. Craig
Hutchinson 67501 Olsburg 66520
Holder. Myron
Malm. Richard
Metsker. Phil Milton. E.S Nagel. Pat
Nichols. Dave
Leona 6^
Lawrence 660^ Emporia 6^01 Bushton 67427
Potter. Scott
McPherson 67^0
Rutten.Leo
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Rose. Tim
Sailors. Shirley
Schmidt. Kay
Schwartz. Sharon Walter. Wayne
LEGISLATIVE
Lyo"s 67554
•••• • ^ne 667
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Washin^on 669^ Sublette 678 .
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Fred Germenn (CHM)......... Dungh ^ Blaclr, Roger ^ Dobbins, James • ®oB 6 TRirhard Whiting 6655Z Feathej^n. Richard ^^^^0 ' ^aniev
Kk iSirt
Gilbert. Robert
Emporia 66801
••••Belleville 66935 ;... Ulysses 67880 Everest 66424 Palmer 66962
inhn Herkimer 66433 Mat^BiS :::::;::: •• van^^
MelskW.Phil
Moyer.Rod
Nelson, Raebom RIHey,John Ray), Brad D / Tinn
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Chanute 66720 Westphalia
Lyons 67554
Erie 66733
I*"!;.? I^o ... Washington 66968 uf^ ™ ManLo 66956 m'^'SJLn : Cheney 67025 aZennan, Jerry Concordta 66901 Arf rwinCHM) A? ° rL„ S^,Sne:::::: George, John Germann. Fred Gilbert. Robert
Gronau. Don Hermann. Jeff Hupe. Dennis Murphy. Pat
Nelssen. Jim Quillin. Mike Rose, Tim Turner. Dick Schoneweis. Dick DVM
Wood, Bill
Sylvan Grove 67481 Manhattan 66502 "0665^ "™°r? T . ^ Dwight 66849 Belleville 66935
Newton 67114 Severance 66081 Perry 66073 Manhattan 66506 Manhattan 66506 Buhler 67522 Lyons 67554 GeudaSprings 67051 Manhattan 66502
Mankato 66952
Esbon 66941
Balthrop. John
Peabody 66866
Coltrain. David
Neodesha 66757
Ewing, Gary Frantz, Leonard Funston, Carl Grecian. Stan Gronau, Don SPRING 1985
Manhattan 66506 Manhattan 66502 Green 67447
SWINE HEALTH
John Stigge jr. (CHM)
Washington 66968
Breeden. Lowell DVM Davis. Duane
Manhattan 66502 Manhattan 66506
Balthrop, John Fcgel, Vyrl
Peabody 66966 Chanute66720
Good. Craig Hupe, Dennis
Olsburg 66520 Perry 66073
McBride, Don McCain. Royd Maxson. Paul Muller, Kenneth Milton. E.S Neece. Gerald Nelson. John Nelson. Raebem Nelssen. Jim Nichols. Dave Penquite, Donna Roth. Ron Schoneweis. Larry Visser, Vinton Zoltenko, James
Abilene 67410 Lawrence 66044 Manhattan 66506 Council Grove 66846 Emporia 66801 Mulvane 67110 Green 67447 Chanute 66720 Manhattan, 66506 Manhattan 66506 Delphos 67436 Green 67447 Arkansas Cty 67005 Riley 66531 Hardy. NE 68943
STATE MEMBERSHIP
Wayne Walter (Co. Chm) Hupe. Dennis (Co. Chm)
Sublette 67877 Perry 66073
Great Bend 67530 Hillsboro 67063 Abilene 67410 Palco 67657 Newton 67114
Hansen, Randy Holder. Myron Hubbard, Joseph Rice. Jerrie Schwartz. Leo Seibert. Gary Stolenberg, Steve Zoltenko. James
Belleville 66935 Leona 66448 St George 66535 Liberal 67901 Washington 66968 Macksville 67557 Hiawatha 66434 Hardy. NE 68943
ON-FARM TESTING
EarlWright (CHM) Good. Craig Goodyear. Ken
Manhattan 66502 Olsburg 66520 Dwight 66849
Grecian. Stan Gronau, Don
Gross, Eugene Frantz. Leonard Hines. Robert Knepp, Maynard Longhofer, Rodger Nichols, Dave Penquite. Porter Olson, Willard Roth. Ron Sleichter, Jerry
Stigge, John Jr
Palco 67657 Newton 67114
Holcomb 67851 Hillsboro 67063 Manhattan 66506 Newton 67114 Junction City 66044 Manhattan 66506 Delphos 67436 Manhattan 66502 Green 67447 67410
Washington 66968
Schesser, Jamie
Have you paid 1985 KPPC Member Dues? This is the last issue of PIG
receive
unless
your dues are paid by May 1.
Horton 66439
PROMOTION
Paul & Doris Conrardy Blecha, Amos & Joyce
Kingman 67068 Munden 66958
Bock, Benny & Kathleen Kingman 67068 Ediger, Ron & Leanna .... Turpin, OK 73950 Eshelman, Harry & Mary .. Hutchinson 67501 Fegel, Vyrl & AnnaJane Chanute 66720 Harms, Galen & Roberta ... Whitewater 67154 Heinly, Max & Kay Manhattan 66502 Hupe, Dennis Perry 66073 Jarred, Jim & Lori Humboldt 66748 Keesecker. Dale & Liala ... Washington 66968 Krainbill. Vic & Sandy Bern 66408 Krehbiel, Bob & Judy Buhler 67522 Lauters. Robert Dodge City 67801 Leitch. Glen Everest 66424 Mertens. Joe & Virginia Meade 67864 Metsker. Phil Lawrence 66044 Proffitt. Gary & Joanna Sterling 67579 Rice, Jerrie & Diana Liberal 67901 Rindt, Ralph & Glenna Herington 67449 Robinson. Ken
TALES you will
SEEDSTOCK
Lyle Shipley (CHM)
Holcomb 67851 Manhattan 66506 Minneapolis 67467 Washington 66968 Junction City 66441 Mulvane 67110
Glasco 67445
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Claassen. Olin & Carol Roth. Carol Rutten, Leo
Whitewater 67154 Green 67447 Beloit 67420
Sciilors, Don & Shirley Schafer, Dave
Erie 66733 Manhattan 66506
Schinstock, Don & Carole ... Nickerson 67561
Schlesener. Eugene & Betty Hope 67451 Schlesener. Virgil & Laurene .... Hope 67451 Schmidt. Merle & Kay Chapman 67431 Schmucker. Earl & Ruth
Hutchinston 67501
Schwartz. Leo & Sharon ... Washington 66968 Sparks. Scott & Karlene Kingman 67068 Suther, Ralph Blaine 66410 Swanson. Larry & Billie Arkansas City 67005
Visser, Karen
Riley 66531
Wait. Ed & Nancy Benton 67017 Waters. Vemon & Joy .... Leavenworth 66048 Wienck, Ivan & Irene Blue rapids 66411 Wilson. Frank & June ... Arkansas City 67005 Woolf. Vaughn Cheney 67025 23
Functional, Profitable Hogs Key to Seedstock Success By Frank J. Buchman
"They must be functional and profitable." Todd Thieszen, breeding manager for D.A.D.S., a seedstock swine operation owned by DarTell Epp at Henderson, Ne braska, made that emphasis as he opened his remarks to a group of Kansas hog seedstock producers.
"These sows must breed under any condi tion. Our facilities are crude, so the sows must be functional," Thieszen said.
Artificial insemination is done "quite a bit" to check semen and "it's good to buy in new blood without paying a high price," he said. After being bred, sows are moved into a gestation facility with 375 individual crates.
The presentation was given during a con signors meeting the evening before the Kan sas All Breeds Hog Show-Sale at Sallna. Named after Epps' daughters. Daphne, Alisa, Deb and Sherry, the operation includes 850 sows of four breeds; Hampshire, Yorks hire, Duroc and Landrace. C-Sections
Traveling throughout the country and internationally, as far as Sweden, to select
breeding animals, the farm brings all pigs to the herd through C-section.
Showing a big, long, lean Yorkshire boar used on the farm in the'70s, Thieszen credi
ted the skeleton added from that type of hogs.
The next picture was a conrasting one of the Yorkshire boar which the farm has
"bought the pieces to put together" what they consider to be ideal for them today. "We always want looseness, softness and an immature look," explained Thieszen.
"Everybody on the farm pitches in to help
"Those thatare realheavy bonedat an early age will bum out. They must have production
Pigs are fostered onto sows that have already farrowed. Being Specific Pathogen Free from the start, the farm stillfollows all SPF regulations as far as health and slaughter checks, but is not accredited due to the high costs involved,
the manager pointed out. Admitting that the owners originally didn't plan for the operation to get as big as it is, Thieszen said the hog farm is "strung out" over 10 acres. "This gives us room to isolate pigs from others that are brought in," he noted.
Sows are farrowed in isolettes, which Thieszendescribed as being "similar to horse stalls.'' A20-crate farrowinghouse is used for older sows.
Growing
All pigs are weaned at four weeks of age into a hot nursery that has "improvised"
bottom quarter up." While the farm does have a commercial herd to bring in new genetics, Thieszen is a
strong believer in purebred hogs because
hogs "degenerate if they're too mixed up."
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with the process and we have our own vet do the cutting," Thieszen said. "We built our own lab about eight years ago to save; so it's all done on the farm."
Most the boars sold to commercial pro ducers are "very line bred," said Thieszen, who emphasized "They've always gotsome good hogs, but the trouble is bringing the
that will produce six or seven litters; that's the name of the game." Pointing out that he likesa long head on a boar, Thieszen said he looks for long, low muscles and low hung testicle so a boar is "super flexible and likes to breed."
Marketing
About 825 boars are marketed annually, including one-third Yorks, one-fourth Hamps, one-fourth Durocs, some Landrace and quite a few Hamp-Duroc FX boars as terminal cross boards.
"These F1 boars dooffer heterosis. They'll give a breeder a half a pig more average per litter," he said.
Boars to commercial producers are priced in the $300 to $700 range, depending on structure, performance and genetics.
"We've doneenough line breeding thatwe know what a boar is going to sire," said Thieszen. Service
Critical of who visits the farm for health reasons, Thieszen said 85 percent of the trade is repeat customers and depend on the farm
management's judgment to select hogs for
Other Breeds
Showing a picture of an imported Landrace sow, Thieszen said she was "loose and would lay down and raise 12 pigs." He ad
ded that Landrace "have a place in the hog industry for reproduction." Noting some soundness problems experi enced with Durocs, the manager em phasized, "If a sow can't raise pigs, no matter how good she is, she must go to town." Linebreeding
them.
"If there's ever a problem, we replace a boarwithout a question," said Thieszen, who noted that they check back frequently with buyers andwill provide themwith vetservices. "Serving your customers after the sale
helps youkeepthemcoming back,'' henoted. Participating in a number of state and national shows, Thieszen said the events are a
good placeto display what a breeder isdoing at home.
With a high degree of linebreeding in the hogs, Thieszen said, "We are making genetic progress. Linebreeding can be good and it
can be bad. Itcan intensify good traits, but a breeder must be very critical of bad traits."
"The point of the show is not to merchan dize the hogs, but to let other breeders know
what you're trying to put together and hope fully someday they'll comebackto buy," he concluded.
decks.
All boars and gilts are grown together like finishing hogs. "We record all performance information, but they don't get any special care," said Thieszen. "This way we get a better grasp of what they'll do in the real
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sound will cull itself."
Plastic is used on of the open-front con finement facilities in the winter. "We must do
eveything we can to save," he pointed out. Noting that boars are culled and castrated
up to 200 pounds, the manager said only 20 percent of the boars make it to be marketed
for breeding animals.' 'We sell only those that will work genetically," Thieszen emphasized. Maturity
After they're breeding size, boarsare pen ned on dirtingroupsofabout 20. Gilts offtest are grouped with 60 to 70 head in dirt pens. After pigs are weaned, the sows cycle in five daysand then are hand bred in 30 days.
F1 GHts.
First place went to this entry shown by Doug Busby of DC Pork, St. Francis. KPPC PIG TALES
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Left: Todd Thelszen, D.A.D.S. breeding manager. Below: Spot Winner. Matt Shipley, Shipley Spots of Lebanon, exhibited this champion spot boar.
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Two Business Men Honored
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For Promoting Check-off
Program Pork Producers Promotional Award Pla ques were presented last week to Joe Berg,
Manager of Pork Producers International, Downs and to Curtis Christians, owner of the
Beloit Livestock Auction, for their coopera tion in check-off collection to promote pork. Billie Albert, president of the Waconda Area Swine Producers Association, presented the
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plaques and expressed appreciation to both firms for theircooperation. The awards were given on behalf of the W.A.S.P. Association,
Kansas Pork ProducersCouncil, and the Na tional Pork Producers Council. Both firms
have been cooperating in the check offpro gram for a number of years. SPRING 1985
Left to Right: toe Berg, Manager of Pork Packers International, Downs, and Billie Albert, President of Waconda Area Swine Producers Association, presenting the plaque.
Left to Right: Curt Christians, owner of Beloit Livestock Auction, Inc., and Bin Albert, President of Waconda A rea Swine Producers, presenting the plaque.
MICROWAVE MADE EASY From basic pork chops to elegantroasts, pork cookery is easywith a microwave oven.
Notall substances absorbmicrowave energy. Metals reflect micro waves. Thus, meat cookware should notbe usedinthe microwave
oven. Most glass ovenware, ceramics, oven-proofdinnerware, heavy plastics, and paperproducts are microwaveable because theyallow the passage of microwaves. Paper toweling can be used for such foods as bacon, breads or rolls.
Clear plasticwrapsretain steam whichprevents dryingout of food. Thisalso helps reduce spattering. To prevent largeamounts of steam from building up within the container, fold back one comer of the Our Kind of Hampshire boar —
long,
wide, super sound — with a lot of meat in him (this boar scanned a 7.42 loin eye
with 148 days to 230 & .79 BF)
wrap. This "venting" reduces the possibility ofbums when removing the wrap. Forroasts, an oven cooking bag isrecommended to allow the meat to cook more evenly.
Many types of kitchen equipment developed for use with the microwave oven are helpful for pork cookery. Browning dishes and
trays can beused to enhance browning of meats. The browning dish
provides a "grilled" look to pork chops, burgers and steaks. Ameat
thermometer or microwave meat probe is recommended for cooking
porkroasts. Checkyourroastin several places to ensure an internal temperatureof 170°F. Besure the thermometer does not touch fat bone, or dish. The temperature settings on your microwave oven may differ from those used in some recipes. Check the owner's manual which accompanies your microwave oven.
Barbecue Country-Style Ribs 3to 3V2 pounds pork Va cup red wine country-style ribs, vinegar cut into serving-size ^tablespoon P'&css
Worcestershire
1cup water Solid Gold —
Herdsires, $10,000 SE
Conference Grand Champion Boar, 147 days to 230, .67 BF, 6.15 LE
1V2 cups chill sauce
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1984 Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show Reviewed, 1985 Plans Reported EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Minutes
Wednesday, January 16, 1985 KPPC Office, Manhattan, Kansas
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 by
seminar dealing with options in live hog trading. He indicated a positive outlook for the future of op
Committee to investigate the possibility of such action in the future and to function as a task force in
producers and thought that the pork council
that regard. Tim Rose moved that the 1985 Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show be held November
should encourage other members to attend such seminars sponsored by the Chicago Mechantile in
20-22 at the Broadview Hotel in Wichita. Amos Blecha seconded and the motion carried.
tions trading when used as a marketing tool by
the future. He indicated that the entire cost of the
Gary Hellebust then reported on PREVIEW
Dennis Hupe, Don Sailors. Phil Metsker, Shirley
trip was sponsored by the Chicago Merchantile Exchange. Don Sailors reported on the National Pork Pro
Sailors, Brad Rayl, Myron Holder and Gary
ducers Council Swine Identification task force. He
indicated there had been no task force meeting
magazine. He indicated that PREVIEW magazine had a gross income of $2,025.00 as compared to expenses of $7,783.17. He indicated the staff thought PREVIEW magazine was effective in pro moting the 1984 Pork Congress. He indicated the
since he last reported at the December meeting. He indicated there is an on going project funded by the NPPC, the result of which have not been released. Leo Schwartz reported for Wayne Walter,
future of PREVIEW magazine would rest with the Kansas Pork Congress Committee. They would determine whether such funding would be avail able for future publications.
President Leo Schwartz.
Attending were: Ralph Rindt. Amos Blccha, JerrieRice, Victor Krainbill. Tim Rose, LeoSchwartz. Hellebust.
Minutes of the December 5 Executive Board
meeting were read and approved. Don Sailors
gave the treasurer's report. He indicated that the current KPPC bank balance was $10,258.44. The
savings cash balance was $2,313.51 for a total
NPPC director, who was unable to attend.
Hellebust indicated that the All Breeds Sale
cash balance of $12,571.95. Expenses for the month of December totaled $43,000.45 and the total income for the month was $15,441.84.
Schwartz indicated Walter's concern with the ab sence of a state resolution to the American Pork
would be held March 9 at Salina. A State Fair Task
Myron Holder moved the treasurer's reported be
accepted Jerrie Rice seconded and the motion carried.
Hellebustthen presented the financial statement for the Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show 1984. Total income for the event was $36,841.71 and the total expenses were $32,401.29, resulting in a
net profit of $4,413.42. Dennis Hupe moved the KPC/TS financial statement be accepted. Myron Holder seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS: Myron Holder reported on the rec ent Chicago Mercantile Seminar concerning op tions trading in live hogs and a visit to the National Live Stock and Meat Board in late December. He indicated the visit to the Meat Board was interesting and educational. Each Meat Board department head explained their department's functions, fund
ing and accountability. Holder indicated that the office and working areas were adequate and in
good tastein keepingwiththe functions of the Live Stock and Meat Board. Holder reported the sec
onded and third days of the trip were spent at the Chicago Mercanitle Exchange at an educational
Congress calling for the establishment of a political action committee for the NPPC. The KPPC board
thought it would be inappropriate to fonvard a resolution to the American Pork Congress without the voting approval of the Kansas Pork Council delegates at the past annual meeting held in De cember. The board indicated they would support such a resolution if it had the delegate approval. Myron Holder requested President Schwartz in struct the KPPC Constitution Committee to clarify the power of the Executive Board in submitting a resolution to the American Pork Congress without state approval. President Schwartz indicated that
Force meeting is scheduled for February. NEW BUSINESS: Ralph Rindt moved that the Executive Board approve the December bills that were presented. Tim Rose seconded and the mo tion carried.
Jerrie Rice indicated he would be unable to
attend the American Pork Congress as a delegate. Leo Schwartz was approved as the official alternate to fill Rice's position and Ralph Rindt and Dennis Hupe be appointed official alternates to the Amer ican Pork Congress. Tim Rose seconded and the motion carried.
Ralph Rindt moved a unanimous ballot be cast for Fred Germann to serve as our Director to the
he would do so.
Pork Industry Group of the National Live Stock
John Balthrop and Mary Kay Humerickhouse reported on the plans for the 1985 Kansas Pork Congress-Trade Show. Staff presented several op tions concerning location and dates to be con sidered by the board. Don Sailors moved that President Schwartz appoint a task force to inves
and Meat Board. Myron Holder seconded and the
tigate a combined KSU-Kansas Pork Producers Council Trade Show/ Annual Meeting event. Ralph Rindt seconded and the motion carried. President Schwartz instructed the Pork Congress
motion carried.
Hellebust presented a total of four (4) proposals and reports from the KSU Research Staff that were submitted to the National Pork Producers Coun
cil's Research Committee for funding for the 1985 fiscal year. Ralph Rindt moved to discontinue promotion of
any life or health insurance programs through the KPPC. Myron Holder seconded and the motion carried.
Tim Rose moved to accept the 1984 audit as
presented by Vamey, Mills, Rogers, Burnett and Associates of Manhattan. Don Sailors seconded and the motion carried.
Gordon Dowell presented a radio program summary. He indicated ten (10) stations were currently using the radio program. He indicated the cost for 1984 was approximately $400. He was optimistic the radio program would continue to expand and urged board members to contact local radio stations to encourage the use of the program in their areas.
Leo Schwartz led a discussion concerning co
operating with county extension agents and en couraged all area groups to enroll extension offices
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as associate members in order for them to receive
all pertinent material from the NPPC and KPPC. Shirley Sailora reported on the National Schol arship Program sponsored by the National Porkettes. She indicated the national quilt drawing would be held at the American Pork Congress. The
receipts from this project would serve to finance an annual $5,000 scholarship for graduate research in the area of swine production-
February 21 was selected at the next Executive Board meeting date. Ralph Rindt moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Jerrie Rice seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Respectfully submitte. Gary A. Hellebust Executive Vice President
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(Spotted Poland Chinas), Bill Toews, Hesston; and speaking for both Durocs and Chester Whites, Don Gronau, Newton. Da vid Corbin, Wichita, of Heinhold Com modities, also made a brief presentation.
One hundred pork producers and families attended the event which was highlighted
with a gemerous supply of door prizes do nated by area feed dealers. Officers elected for 1985 include Vern Koch, Newton, President; Jim Senn, New
ton, Vice President; and John Wiebe, New ton, Secretary-Treasurer.
Leonard Frantz, Hillsboro Yorkshire breeder, explains his program and Yorkshire history to producers at a recent meeting of the
David Corbin, Wichita, spoke at the recent Newton Area Pork Producers Annual Meeting. Corbin represents Heinoid Commodities.
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Reimbursing Volunteer Expenses to be Studied by Task Force EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Minutes
Thursday, February 21. 1985
congressional interest centered on the current farm credit crisis and the writing of the 1985 farm bill. He
also felt the interest, agenda and organization of
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the this year's seminar was excellent. Paul Conrardy reported that the KPPC Pro
The meeting was called to order by President Leo Schwartz at 1:35 p.m.
motion Committee had met earlier in the day to review the past year's activities and to begin work on the 1985 program of work. Conrardy ap pointed a task force committee to prioritize 1985 activities and develop an improved relationship
Attending were: Don Sailors. Wayne Walter, Shirley Sailors. Paul Conrardy, Art Dohl, Amos Blecha.Jerrie Rice, Ralph Rindt, Vic Krainbill. Leo Schwartz and Gary Hellebust. The minutes of the January 16. 1985 meeting were approved as read Don Sailors gave the treasurer's report. He indi
Jenie Rice moved the board sponsor expenses for Gary Hellebust, Mary Kay Humerickhouse, Paul Conrardy and one KPPC member to be appointed by Conrardy to attend the NPPC Pro motion Seminar at Des Moines on April 16and 17. 1985. Expenses will be paid will be transportation, registration and lodging. Ralph Rindt seconded and the motion carried.
$10,120.91. Expenses for the month of January totaled $16,063.83 and receipts were $15,926.27.
week. Hellebust indicated the Meat Board had received two national awards for excellence for
President Schwartz appointed Amos Blecha. Ralph Rindt and Vic Krainbill to a KPPC task force to investigate and recommend board policy con cerning volunteer expenses. The task force will report to the president prior to the March 27 board meeting. Vic Krainbill was appointed chairman. President Schwartz appointed Vic Krainbill and Myron Holder to a KPPC task force to review committee membership applications and present
thier physicians and dietition quiz programs. The
those recommendations at the March 27 board
Ralph Rindt moved the treasurer's report be ac cepted. Amos Blecha seconded and the motion
PIG group has approved the transfer of food ser vice responsibilities from the Meat Board to the
meeting. Schwartz will chair the task force.
carried.
NPPC. The Meat Board had invited all state ex
REPORTS: Art Dohl reported on the activities of the recent NPPC Resolution Committee Meet
ecutives to attend the Winter meeting. He also
written testimony to be sent to the House Budget Sub-Committee in conjunction with the SubCommittee hearing at Atchison this month. The
cated the current KPPC bank balance is
ing. He indicated a resolution wouldbe presented callingfor a complete review of NPPC by-laws. He also reported on other resolutions dealing with state representation, ex-efficioNPPC directors and small state directorships.
Wayne Walter. KPPCdirector, reported on long term checkoff funding. Canadian import action and th NPPC Structure of the Hog Industry Study. Ralph Rindt reported on the February Wash
ington, D.C. Legislative Seminar. He indicated congressionalinterestcentered on the current farm
between the KPPC Promotion Committee and the Porkettes.
Gary Hellebust reported on activities of the National Live Stock and Meat Board's Pork Indus
try Group which met in Chicago earlier in the
reviewed staff changes within the KPPC office. Gordon Dowell resigned effective February 11, 1985 to accept a position with the Kansas State Foundation. Interviews are being conducted for the Director of Communications position. NEW BUSINESS: Ralph Rindt moved the KPPC support mandatory swine Identification on the national level and the board instruct KPPC
director Wayne Walter to express that support at the annual meeting. Don Sailors seconded and the motion carried.
The board instructed Schwartz to draft a KPPC
testimony was requested by Committee Chairman William Gray 111. Dennis Hupe reported he will attend a Kansas Health Meeting March 8. 1986 American Pork Congress delegates elected were: Art Dohl. Leo Schwartz, Tim Rose.
Myron Holder, and Vic Krainbill. Wayne Walter and Dennis Hup>e are alternates. The next executive board meeting will be March 27,1985 immediately following the Board of Gov
credit crisis and the writing of the 1985 farm bill.He also felt the interest, agenda and organization of
Wayne Walter moved the board instruct Gary Hellebust to obtain door prizes for the Spring Board of Governor's meeting to be held March27
the this year's seminar was excellent.
in Hutchinson and to use available non-checkoff
Respectfully submitted,
funds and funding from allied friends. Ralph Rindt
Gary A. Hellebust
seconded and the motion carried.
Executive Vice President
Paul Conrardy reported on the February Wash
ington, D.C. Legislative Seminar. He indicated
ernors meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35.
Dickinson County Elects Officers & Attends Advanced Pork Telenets ir'nmm
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Seated: Charles Staffer, President; Eidon Wuthnow, Secretary; standing jerry Sleichter, State Director; Gary Schmutz, reporter;
Ralph
Ayers,
Treasurer.
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VIce-President. Not pictured is Ailyn
Thompson,
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American Pork Congress 1985 AMERICAN PORK CONGRESS INDIANAPOLIS MARCH 5. 6 & 7
The NPPC honored out-going President Wayne Waiter with a reception at the congress. The KPPCpresented this cake to Wayne in honor of the occasion.
New NPPC President Ron Kahie presents out-going President Wayne Waiter with the
1984 Kansas Pork industry Queen Suzanne Hoimberg competing in the national industry
Presidential A ward.
queen contest, held during the American Pork Congress.
Red Meat Industry Representatives Join Forces with Minnesota Health Program to Promote Lean Cuts of Meat Consumer interest in diet and health issues
creates a lot of challenges for the pork indus try, but it also provides some interesting op portunities. "Lean Meats Make the Grade," a pilot consumer research project, is a good example of how to turn a challenge into an
The next phase of the project is scheduled for this spring, and all the participants are hopeful about further successes.
Thelivestock and meatindustry lastwinter adopted the "Statement of Principles in Deal
ing with Diet-Health Issues." That statement emphasizes our responsibility to com municate the compatibility of red meat with rising consumer interest in good health. This cooperative project is a good example of our "Statement" at work in the market place.
opportunity. The Minnesota Pork Producers and the
Minnesota Beef Council joined forces with the Minnesota Heart Health Program at the University of Minnesota to promote and edu cate consumers about lean cuts of meat. With
assistance from the Meat Board, the three
groups launched their campaign in Mankato,
BREEDING STOCK from the home of
Minnesota, in October 1984. The first phase of the campaign is com pleted, and evaluation is now under way.
1984 Kansas State Fair
Indications from all the groups involved are that the campaign so far is a success. "The industry has worked very hard to make pork leaner," says Joanne Randen of
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Heart Health Program, expressed the Pro gram's appreciation for industry cooperation, and their initial surprise that pork and beef could easily fit the Heart Health Program's guidelines.
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Considerable concern exists in the textile
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imported into the United States each year. Twenty-five years ago you could walk into the average clothing department and find fewer than four imported garments for every 100 made in America. But today, 37 out of 100 children's playsuits are imported; 58 out of 100 girls' and womens' sweaters are im ported; and 68 out of 100 mens' cotton sportscoats are imported. It all adds up to a projected $19 billion in textile and apparel imports for 1984, compared to $4 billion ten
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alition (AFTAC). The Coalition ranges from
cotton and wool growers and processors of man-made fibers to the industry's two major trade unions and the manufacturing as
sociations. The logo of the campaign is a red-white-and-blue star circled by the slogan, "Crafted with Pride in USA."
CRAFTED WITH PRIDE represents qual ity textile and apparel products. It emphasizes
the message that buying American-made merchandise is not only an investment in employees lives, but also means a healthy economy for all Kansans and Americans.
Golden Belt Pork Producers
A survey by the Roper and Gallup organi zation and a study by Kitty Dickerson of the
Initiate Pork Promotion Program
ican consumers would prefer to buy U.S.
structors to purchase pork. The pork will be used in "hands on pork" cooking classes. The area group members hope the material and
The Golden Belt Pork Producers and Por-
kettes have initiated a program to distribute home economics teaching packets highlight ing pork to eleven area high schools. Over
program funding will have a positive impact on the students and develop new consumers for pork.
$200.00 will also be donated by the group to be used by the schools home economics in
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Karr Reviews Corporate Farm Law, Outlines Current Proposals The farm corporation law (K.S.A. 17-5904) was bom in the depression years of the 1930's as a method of keeping Kansas wheat land in the hands of individual oper ators. The law was seriously revised in 1981 to account for new crops, new patterns of economic development and changing forms
of organization in agriculture. This law is currently under review in the context of rapidly decreasing land prices. Over the past three to four years the Kan sas agriculture sector has continued to expe rience a number of serious economic adjust-
Senator jerry Karr was elected to the Kansas Sen
ate in 1980. An Emporia, Kansas Democrat, he serves as Minority Caucus Chair person; is the Ranking Minority Member of the Financial
member
Committee; of
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Agricuiture
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Taxation
Committee; Education Committee; and Is a mem ber of the Joint Com mittee
on
Karr
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available to buy land in order to strengthen the present land market. Likewise, some fanners have expressed need to gain oper ating capital by the sale of part of their land
a
B.S. degree from Kansas State University; M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Agricul
holdings.
ture Economics from Southern Uiinois. He is a former officer in the L &
In this context, proposals (SB 288) have been made which would allow a relaxing of the current restrictions in the corporate law. One such change would allow bonafied do mestic corporations to purchase farmland with a lease-back agreement to individual landowners. Such an agreement would allow a farmer who is in need of operating capital to obtain this capital from an authorized Kansas agriculture investment corporation. Then,
M Pork Producers, a live stock producer and far mer and member of the KPPC.
Senator
Karr and his
wife Sharon have two chlidren. The Karrs live
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near Emporia. Senator
key
Karr
contributor
was
in
a
the
1981 revision of the farm
corporation law (KSA 175904).
owners and operators. This focus of the law is clearly defined as a method to prohibit ownership of land by large corporations. This restriction against any corporate land owner ship is under review this session in the Kansas Legislature. Questions have arisen regarding the need to broaden the base of entities
Administrative
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principally land and farm machinery. With land prices dropping, in some areas as much as 20% in the past year and apparently still projected to drop even lower over the up coming year, the question arises concerning what possible methods might be used to assist in arresting this downward trend. Some farmers and investors have sug gested that our farm corporation law which restricts the purchase of farm land by cor porations, may need to be reviewed in the context of this downturn in land prices. The intent of the current Kansas law is to keep
Committee,
Assessment and
nificant decrease in the value of farm assets,
farmland in the hands of the individual farm
Institutions and
Insurance
ments. Included in these has been a sig
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the farmer would lease the land back with an
option to re-purchase the farm within an agreed time period, perhaps four to six years. The deed for the land, in the case of such agreements, would be held in ESCROW dur
ill
ing the period that the option was available. If the farmer was unable to repurchase his farm, the land title would be transferred to the authorized corporation. The question as to how long the corporation could hold the land title before divestiture would also need to be addressed.
This public policy needs to be addressed
because of concerns expressed by farmers
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and others working with the agricultural sec tor. This kind of a public review is appropriate in order to evaluate the effective operations of an important part of our Kansas law. The public hearings which occur in the legislative setting do not necessarily mean that the law
will be changed or that a change can be justifiable. For example, public hearings in 1984 regarding the hog enterprise (SB 519) did help clarify the Kansas Farm Corporation Act. When the Legislature did not pass the confinement hog bill it did, in fact after hear ings and debate, address public policy in relationship to corporations and the swine industry.
SPRING 1985
Roval Journevs Fifteen years ago, a very small girl watched the television set wide-eyed as the new Miss America was crowned. She turned to her
father and remarked, "Someday, Daddy, I'm going to be Miss America!" With a twinklein his eye, her father replied, "Or even better yet, you could be Kansas Pork Queen." From that day on, 1 kept that dream in the back of my mind and on De cember 6, 1984 the fantasies of that threeyear-old girlfrom Whitewater became reality. That little girl was me! 1 grew up on a farm that has been in the hog business for over thirty years. My father and grandfather started out with just a few sows and today the business has expanded to a 130-sow, farrow-to-finish operation. All of our hogs are in confinement with the excep tion of the gestation lot. Not only have I gained experience by living on a hog farm and being raised on German smoked sausage and ham. I have shown hogs in 4-H for eleven years. When I started out at the age of seven, my fair hog was larger than I was but my father insisted that if 1
wanted to be Kansas Pork Queen, I had to
start early. Fortunately, I had three older brothers to provide a helping hand until 1was old enough to help myself. Finally, after nine years of leaving the show ring with just red and blue ribbons, 1 received my first Grand Champion Market Barrow at the fair. After so many years of "living and breath ing" hogs. Heel it a great honor to be allowed to represent the pork industry. I am very
these is promoting pork as a nutritious, yet low-calorie, food. 1would also like to see pork get some positive attention rather than negative.
With this in mind, Iam eagerly anticipating the events I will be attending in the next few months and hope to meet many of you as the year progresses! Kristine Claasen
1985 Kansas Pork Industry Queen
excited about the activities I have and will be
attending this year and I hope to do the best I possibly can. Already 1have had some excit ing experiences.
On February 5,! attended the Governor's Proclamation Signing for Ag Day and 1 also appeared on television for the very first time in my life. It was a live interview and needless to say, 1was a bit jittery. Later on that day, I was introduced to the State Senate by my
C/aossen is the reigning Queen of the Kansas Pork Producers Council.
cousin who is a senator from Sedgwick
County and it was a thrilling afternoon for both of us!
As the Kansas Pork Industry Queen, 1have several goals 1 want to accomplish. One of
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Five Pork Industry Veterans Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Five pork industry veteranswere honored March 7 by being inducted into the Pork industry Hall of Fame at the American Pork Congress in Indianapolis. The Hall of Fame, formed last year by the National Pork Pro ducers Council, recognizes the accomplish ments of individuals who have helped build
today's modern pork producing industry. Charter inductees into the Hall of Fame last year were Wilbur, Russell and Carroll Plager and Dr. James Hillier.
This year's Pork Industry Hall of Fame inductees are Jim Nance, the late William R.
Rothernberger, Rolland "Pig" Paul, L.A.
also a result of his leadership when the National Pork Industry Conference and NPPC's Annual Meeting were combined.
Rolland "Pig" Paul was NPPC's first ad ministrator from 1966-69. He came along at a time when the pork industry had to solve its problems through organization or simply fade away. During "Pig's" three years as executive vice president, NPPC membership went from almost nothing to 46,000. Check off also went from 0 to 28 percent of the nation's hogs during the period "Pig" was at NPPC. With 24 states organized, and with
funding and membership established, "Pig"
"Dutch" Johnson and the late Bernard
left his native state of Iowa and moved to
Collins.
Willow Springs, Missouri to resume raising purebred hogs.
Jim Nance of Alamo, Tennesee, was the
NPPC's second president. He helpedset the standards for the selection of future leaders.
Nance earned his place in the Hall of Fame by giving the early pork producer organiza tions some political savy. He "legitimized" the pork industry through his determined effort to get federal approval of the producer checkoff. Nance served three terms as presi dent of the National Pork Producers Council.
In the mid-sixties, while chairman of the National Live Stock and Meat Board, Nance
used his lobbying skills to get the legality of voluntary checkoff funding clarified. The re sult paved the way for the Meat Board and the NPPC to function and grow more effec tively. Nance has continued to serve the in
L.A. "Dutch" Johnson of DeKalb, Illinois, is a good example of a successful hog farmer whose major contributions to the industry were made quietly at the local level. As NPPC president from 1961-63, he laid much of the groundwork and established good guidelines for the handling of Council problems that become more complex and numerous in the years that followed. He was president of the Council when the industry was first intro duced to the problems of federal regulatory agency controls. Feed additives and meat preservatives were firstidentified as problems during his tenure as president. The late Bernard Collins of Clarion, Iowa,
dustry for nearly 20 years as an advisor and confidant to NPPC presidents. The late Bill Rothenberger of Frankfort, Indiana, as presidentofa struggling NPPCin
played a key role in establishing NPPC as a national promotion association, funded by a voluntary market deduction on hogs. He helped establish Iowa's firstswine test station,
1966-67, used his leadership skills in the organization's early life to give NPPC's pro grams solid support during a period when much of the industry predicted failure. Dur ing his administration state producer organi zations were organized in several key hog states, a year-around nationwide pork pro motion program was initiated and funded with market deductions collected by "first
and served as its first board chairman. Collins
was an early director of the marketing board of the Iowa Department of Agriculture. He moved through leadership positions in his county and the Iowa state producers as
sociations. He helped organize the first Oc tober Pork Month promotion. Collins in
itiated a "get ready" fund to launch the new NPPC. He personally invited delegations
buyers" of hogs. Bill was Instrumental in early efforts to establish a working relation
from several midwest states to the Moline,
ship between the Meat Board and the new
vowed to make the proposed national orga
NPPC. The American Pork Congress was
nizational a reality.
SPRING 1985
Bill
Rothenburger
Illinois meeting where 90 industry leaders
L.A.
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Murohv's Law Here's the recipe; take March 5-7, mix in 10,000 pork producers with a trade show in a building large enough to hold the Indianapolis
As you might expect, computers were everywhere. How about a computer that feed sows like dairy cows? Each sow has an
farrowing floor, particularly under a sow. Some floors are raising the sow area IVa".
"500", charge $100 a night for hotel rooms,
FM transmitter tied around her neck. Each
season with Willie Nelson (sift out his sound crew), blend in plenty of meetings and sem inars, add a couple of politicians for whatever reason, kiss your porkette goodbye (they are
time she goes to eat, the computer identifies her and feeds the correct amount Only takes $7,000 and $40 per sow for transmitter —
1 really enjoyed visiting with our Kansas based companies. It's good to see them compete on the national level. The American
feed from the kitchen window.
in all. Quite a few Kansans attend this event. I
going to use a new name) and you have got the makings of the 1985 American Pork Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. A show with the theme "Courage to Challenge." A show which I had the privilege to attend. It's been about 3 years since 1had been to the congress and 1 thought several changes had occurred In the trade show. The first thing 1 noticed was the increased competition from foreign manufacturers, countries like Hol land and Germany. They were displaying ventilation fans running in water (I wonder if they'll work in dirt). Many companies were exhibiting new ventilation controls that use solid-state electronics. Utilizing one sensor,
The jury seems to be out on hog feeders. We can feed wet or dry, limit or free-choice, in stainless, plastic, fiberglass, concrete, wood, metal or glazed tile. They do have one common virtue, they all use feed. We have got all kinds of floorings available too. Seems to be a trend toward replaceable parts of a
had to go with Dave Nichols and Jim Nelssen. What was your excuse?
the controllers would activate cooling, venti lating, or heating equipment as needed.
Seems like a good trend to eliminate many
Nipple waterers were still state of the art.
Pork Congress is quite an impressive show all
Murphii is an Extension cigricu/fura/ engineer dt Konsos State Uniuersity
Summer hours for KPPC staff will go into effect
May 1. The KPPC office will be open from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. until Sept. 15 to better serve its producer members.
different thermostats in the same room. Price
is reasonable, too.
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What It Is and How It Functions
The Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc. The Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc. is a unique approach for promoting the growth and development of the livestock and meat industry. The ultimate objective of the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc. is to establish an endowment fund of several
million dollars, the income from which is
allocated annually to help support animal and meat science research and related ac
tivities. (Support is unrestricted as to project location. Interdisciplinary research will be encouraged.)
The Council had its origin in the aftermath of a tornado which, on June 8, 1966, des
troyed the beef cattle, swine, and sheep field facilities, including barns, feedlots and equipment of the Department of Animal Science and Industry at Kansas State University.
There wasgeneral agreement thatitwould have been a serious mistake to have simply
rebuilt the old, outmoded facilities. Conse quently, a concerted effort was made to ob tainsufficient funds to providemodem facili
yet a function which was consistent with the purpose of each one. It was an informal, cooperative venture, with no duplication of effort; and it paved the way for the establish ment of the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc. as a nonprofit, non-partisan, educational, and charitable corporation under the laws of the State of Kansas, with these purposes: Purpose of the Council 1) To encourage, promote, contribute to or carry on charitable or educational en deavors and activities relating to food supply and to nutrition and diet;
2) To foster and promote the growth and development of all segments of the livestock and meat industry; 3) To identify problems of major concern in the production, marketing, processing and distribution of feed, grain and meat products and to establish priorities for the solution of
such problems through education and basic and applied research; 4) To provide for the education and train
ties especially designed and constructed to
ing of personnel to serve the livestock, meat,
meet the needs and serve the best interests of the livestock and meat industry. This effort resulted in the completion of
food and affiliated industries;
5) To act as a liaison agency for the re search scientist and the producer, the pro
cessor, the distributor, and the consumer of
meat and food products; 6) To solicit and accept volunteer con tributions: money, land, livestock, equip ment and other bequests. During 1984 the LMIC has:
1) Approved an expenditure of $28,000 to support a research project to study a new method of perserving grain sorghum and its effect on nutritive value. The project involves research personnel in Animal Science and Industry, Agricultural Engineering and the Fort Hays Branch Experiment Station. 2) Received one-half interest in 2056 acres
of native range located between 1-70 and Manhattan on the east side of HWY 177. This
property will be known as the Hilas Bay Rannells Flint Hills Pasture Preserve. The gift was from Mrs. Helen Rannells Samspon of Chico, Califomia. 3) Purchased 622 acres of land located in the center of the above gift but not owned by
Mrs. Sampson. This will be added to the above gift and make 4 miles of continuous range land available for research that is very close to the campus. 4) Continued support of ongoing projects that benefit both teaching and research.
major beef cattle, swine, and sheep facilities
ranking with the best in the nation. Emerg encystate and federal funds outsidethe regu lar university budget were used to finance these building projects. But that did not in clude equipment or funds for research that could be done in the modern facilities. The
budgetforproject operations had barely met minimal requirements for research in the outdated facilities. It was wholly inadequate
to match theimportance ofthe livestock and meat industries. Additionally, still further budget increases would be needed from time to time, to finance a continuing program
adjusted and strenghtened to meetchanging demands and needs.
Knowledge of this situation prompted 30 members of 15 commodity and general farm organizations to form a loosely structured Livestock and Meat Industry Committee. Emphasis in the initial meeting and in suc
ceeding meetings since has centered on joint efforts to obtain increased support for animal
C.R. "Mitch" Mitchell Receives
NPPC Distinguished Service Award A former editor of National Hog Farmer magazine, the late C.R. "Mitch" Mitchell, was honored by the National Pork Producers Council March 7, with a Distinguished Ser
hog in a manner that brought acceptance of these efforts throughout the industry. Mit chell was also strong in his editorial support for such significant programs as hog cholera
vice Award for excellence and dedication to
eradication.
the pork industry. The presentation was made to his widow, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, during NPPC's Annual banquet at the Amer ican Pork Congress in Indianapolis.
Hog Farmer. "Mitch" did more than write about the industry, he took part in leading it through difficult and changing times.
Past recipientsof the award have included former Congressman W.R. Poage, Roger Gerrits, Orion Samuelson, Congressman Jamie Whitten, Drs. Roger Mandigo and Frannk Mulhern and Dan Murphy. NPPC's
past presidents' nominate candidates for the Distinguished Service Award. The organiza
and meat science research. A strong stand was taken for substantially increased appro
tion's executive committee makes the final
priations by the Kansas Legislature. The
selection.
Committee also encouraged volunteer con
tributions by individuals, business firms, and organizations. Since the tornado struck, manyindividuals, corporations and organiza tions have made substantial contributions
(ranging from $20 to $250,000 to help acti vate research projects in the new facilities). No attempt was made in these meetings to emphasize or maintain the identity of the various contributors. For it was obvious that a
function was beingperformedwhich none of the contributors was prepared to undertake, SPRING 1985
In his seventeen years as editor of National
Mitchell, as editor of National Hog Farmer, created a series of articles in the mid 1960's
entitled "Blueprint for Decision." The series of stories helped stimulate interest in a national pork organization and the start of the nickels for profit checkoff program.
Mitchell's reportorial efforts helped con vince pork producers that before they could successfully promote their product, they had to produce a product that was worth market ing. Mitchell's magazine followed up by covering the effort to develop a meat-type
America,you're leaning on Pork.Tr.
his role in commercials for Time, Inc. and
New "Lean" Ads Promote Fork to More Consumers
forgettable with top-of-mind awareness
Last month at the American Pork Con
across the country. An added benefit of ne twork radio is that we producers will hear the ads frequently, and know our checkoff in
gress, many of us got a glimpse of the pork industry's new national advertising campaign for 1985. It is somewhat of a new direction for
vestment is at work getting the pork message
NPPC advertising and could be one of the most talked about campaigns in advertising circles this year. Results of a major research project con ducted last fall indicated that perhaps NPPC's "Lean on Pork" message needed modification. Consumers currently are bom barded by diet/health messages and are be coming confused. They simply don't know what to believe. Americans tell us they aren't seeking a miraculous health food, only goodtasting food that is good for them. The people who are buying pork appreciate its taste and, of course, its wholesomeness and value. We needed to find ways to reach the light and
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Orkin creates humorous characters and
situations to tell the pork story and will make the most of the phrase "America, You're Leaning on Pork. Good For You." This broad and far reaching radio cam paign is supported by print advertising in
medium users and reinforce their reasons for
buying pork. So, NPPC has studied all the signals, ap plied all the results, and developed the new '85 campaign. Using primarily network radio, the pork message, capitalizing on taste,
Wayne Walter, immediate past president of NPPC, serves as our Kansas Director to the National Pork Producers Council.
reach and frequency on network television
value, and wholesomeness, will be carried on
would cost tens of millions of dollars, at $250,000-500,000 per ad.
over 2100 affiliated stations nationwide. Ne twork radio is the most effective and efficient
The new creative approach is designed to pull listeners in and capture their imagination.
use of our media dollars, reaching 70 percent of our target market and nearly 50 percent of the total adult population. To get that kind of
and Bert" fame. Recently, Orkin is better known as the voice of Chickenman and for
Pork radio will feature Dick Orkin of "Dick
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major publications such as McCall's, Working Mother, People, Better Homes & Gardens and Gourmet. All totalled, these magazines reach 18 million Americans. Plus, outdoor billboards, seasonal retail promotions, food editor communication, expanded national retail and packer merchandising, and more promise to make 1985 an exciting year for pork sales. This campaign is something that all of us pork producers need to take great pride in. It is the first time ever that our product will get this kind of broad national exposure. Amer icans coast to coast will be talking about "those novel pork commercials." Be listen ing for "America, You're Leaning on Pork. Good For You!" on your local radio station and tell fellow producers to do the samel Let me know if you like what you hear.
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Block Speaks at American Pork Congress As Secretary of Agriculture, 1 travel to many different parts of the country. I meet with many different groups of people. And I speak on many different subjects. But there's one subject I always cover. I make sure that everyone knows that I'm a pork producer — and I'm proud of it!
When I spoke to you last year, I predicted
that 1985 would be a critical year foragricul ture. And here we are — involved in intense
debate on new farm legislation and smack in the middle of a painful farm credit crunch. Isn't it amazing? Over the past 50 years, we have spent $130 billion to support farm pr
poor. And here you are, still right beside me. For years now, there's been something I've wanted to say to you. You know something, Sarah? — You are just bad luck!" I guess it's human nature to blame your problems on someone else. These days, in agriculture, there certainly seems to be plenty of blame to go around.
1 am reminded of the story of an elderly couple. They were sitting on the porch late one afternoon, rocking away — and the old man turned to his wife.
abroad weakened our markets.
ices and income. What do we have to show
"You know, Sarah, you've been with me — through thick and through thin. Like the time I lost my job — you were right there by my side. And when the war came and I enlisted — you became a nurse so that you
interest rates — and the overvalued dollar
and reduced exports — that are choking our agricultural producers. The second prong of our attack must be to write a strong and forward-looking ag ricultural bill. With that in mind, the Ad ministration has proposed the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1985. The purpose is to maintain American ag riculture's position as the most efficient, most productive, and most competitive industry of
— Government has contributed to the
problem. We've had to administrator farm policies that were designed a half-century ago. They've been inflexible and often con tradictory. They just won't work in today's fast-paced world. — Economists have also accepted some responsibility. Some of them blame their own profession for faulty forecasts and advice. — Many farmers and lenders must ack nowledge a certain lack of caution and pru dence in their past borrowing and lending. — Embargoes on sales of our products
for it? A deeply-troubled agriculture ec onomy with exports down and many farmers sunk deep in debts they cannot repay. It's amazing. It's sad. But it should tell us some thing.
First, we must strike at the base. We must cut the deficit. Each of you is aware of the far-reaching consequences. We must bring runaway government spen ding under control. We must end the high
had nothing — but you were right there with me. And now, here I am — old, sick and still
its kind in the world.
In developing the bill, we were guided by six concepts. They form the basis of our proposal to Congress. Here's what it looks like:
1) It is long term in design. Long term does not mean four years — or five — or six. It means to the turn of the century. Producers need to be able to plan ahead.
— And of course, budget deficits at home have meant an overvalued dollar abroad
In order to make realistic decisions on invest
which is pricing us out of the international
ments and production, they must have ag ricultural programs which provide a measure of certainty and stability.
market.
could be with me. Then 1 was wounded —
The list could go on. But that's not the point. The point is — what now?
and you were there, Sarah, right by my side as always. Then the depression hit and we
must be three-pronged.
I believe that our attack on the situation
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Likewise, we must aggressively challenge those nations that attempt to capture markets through the use of subsidies and other trade barriers. I know this is an area in which you have a particular interest.
2) It is market oriented. It ensures that
farmers earn their profits as free sellers in the marketplace rather than as dependent wards of the state.
In order to do that, we must end rigid and high supports. Loan rates and target prices must be tied to market price movements. Government will no longer be a market alter native. It will get out of the commodity stor age business.
We are all aware of the dramatic increase
in the imports of Canadian hogs and pork into the United States. Under Secretary Amstutz and 1have aggressively requested your concerns to Ottawa.
Last year, NPPC sought remedies within
President Reagan has said, ". . . from new freedom will spring new opportunities for growth." I believe in that statement. 1believe that it can be true for agriculture. But only if we will free ourselves from the "Big Brother" intrusion of government as agriculture's supply manager. 3) It enhances the competitive position of America's producers. In this country, we pos sess a basic comparative advantage over the rest of the world in the production and deliv ery of a wide variety of agricutural products.
But — we have been undermining that very advantage by artificially and inflexibly setting prices above world market levels. We cannot afford to continue to forfeit markets to less efficient nations!
We must have flexible policies so that we
can adjust to changing conditions in world trade. We must be able to participate in mar ket growth.
the framework of International rules. You
filed a petition seeking countervailing duties on live hogs and pork products entering the U.S from Canada.
As you are aware, the question is now in the hands of the Department of Commerce. You've met with the people at Commerce. You know that although regulations don't
require a ruling until April 1, they are making every effort to reach a decision as early as possible. While we're on Canadian trade issues, let me mention two other subjects. In the matter of the pseudorabies quaran tine, APHIS recently submitted a proposal to Canada to eliminate the quarantine. Canad ian representatives were here to discuss the proposal, and they have now gone home to present it to higher authorities for review. We are hoping for some positive action. FSIS has been in contact with Canadian
officials on the chloramphenicol issue. I un
derstand that sometime this month, Canada
will publish proposed changes in the use of this drug. After a period for public comment,
theyshould be ready forpossible enaction by summer.
There probably isn't anything more impor
tant to American agricultue than the un fettered opportunity to sellour product. That
is why this farm bill has a strong trade title. To get back to the bill'sbasic concepts — 1 think I'm on number 4.
4) The bill provides for an orderly transi
tion. Wehaveproposeda five-year periodfor agriculture to move away from policies do minated by the government to those which are ruled by the marketplace.
This is not abrupt. It is not precipitous. It is not pulling the rug out from under producers. It provides a reasonable and deliberate per iod in which the entire agricultural commun ity can adjust to a necessary change. 5) This legislation ensures that agricultural policies are equitable and consistent. This hasn't been true in the past. In fact, two-thirds of agriculture receives no direct support from government at all. Under the bill, at the end of the five-year transition period, producers of all commodit ies would be operating on a relatively level
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playing field and under fair and equitable rules.
6) The last concept is the important one.
The new legislation must be fiscally responsi ble. Past farm programs have cost far more money than they should. In addition, Ame rican taxpayers — not to mention producers themselves — are becoming increasingly dis enchanted with the results.
Agriculture has suffered enough from the deficit's impact on economic growht, interest rates, inflation and the value of the dollar. We can appreciate why fiscal restraint is in the best interest of ail agriculture. Talking about the budget deficit's impact on the economy brings me to the third and final prong of our attack on agriculture's cur rent problems. The most immediate and most painful si tuation facing us right now is the agriculture credit problem. We are trying to respond in a caring and equitable way to the needs we see so clearly. Though a few members of Con
cash flow in FY 85. Nearly 90 percent of this will be in their pockets by April of this year. I am heartened to see that many in the banking industry, the states and the local communities are helping. Illinois has made state funds available for low-interest farm
operating loans. Missouri has reduced prop erty assessments for residential and ag ricultural property. And a bank in Iowa is offeringloans to farmers at a reduced interest rate.
Across the board in agriculture, we have our work cut out for us. Notice 1 said us.
We're all in this together. We all need to be involved in the budget deficitstruggle, in the debate on the agriculture bill, and in steps to ease the credit situation.
A time of change is never easy. To move anything out of its accustomed course takes energy and effort. Around my hog farm in Galesburg the Spoon River freezes pretty solid in the winter. In spring, when it thaws, the cracking of that ice can be heard for miles. The deeper the freeze, the more thunderous the noise, and
the more forceful the upheavel.
Yet, at the end of all the cracking and breaking, the river flows free again. It is life giving and life carrying. Agriculture is in the process of a change like that. We have been frozen in the past. If we work together we can get through the upheaval of the thaw. We can reach our mutual goal — a free, healthy and pro sperous agriculture.
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gress have wanted to play some political games with the credit issue, others in Con gress have worked with us in good faith to accomplish something constructive. We have put out a debt restructuring pro gram that 1 am convinced will work. The farmers and the banking industry need to come together and start using the tools that we have provided. We'll add more money if you need it. Also, farm program payments and loans will contribute over $17 billion to farmers'
Pork Trends features agricultural and general economic information. The feature
appears in NPPC's monthly publication. Pork Report. You get to take a look at future price trends in slaughter hogs, feeder pigs, corn and soybean meal, plus get a feel for future interest rates by reading Pork Trends.
Direct Checkoff Most, but not all, markets participate in the checkoff program. If your market does not checkoff, you can support the program by sending your checkoff money directly to the Kansas Pork Producers Council.
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Committees Discuss Issues Vital to Pork Industry PROMOTION COMMITTEE Minutes
Thursday, February 21, 1985 Hotel Broadview, Wichita, Kansas
tising. Dennis Hupe moved the staff pursue and investigate the program. Leo Schwarz seconded.
FEEDER PIG COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes
Amos Blecha moved the above motion be am-
mended to state the staff pursue and investigate the program and any promotion committee sponsored
January 21, 1985
Mr. K's Steak House, Hutchinson, KS
advertising have the by-line of the Kansas Pork Producers Council and Porkettes added Ron Edi
The meetingwas calledto order at 9:35 by Paul Conrardy.
Attending were: Paul Conrardy, chairman; Jerrie Rice, Vaughn Woolf, Dennis Hupe, Carol Claassen, Carol Pachta, Joyce & Amos Blecha,
ger seconded and the ammended motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Hellebust Executive Vice President
Shirley & Don Sailors, Leanna & Ron Ediger, Leo & Sharon Schwartz, Sandy & Vic Krainbill, Kim Brecheisen and Gary Hellebust Hellebust read the minutes of the last meeting.
passed.
Chairman Paul Conrardy appointed the fol lowing committee members to a KPPC task force to review the 1985 promotion budget Paul Con rardy, chairman; Vaughn Woolf, Dennis Hupe, and two Porkette members to be appointed by the Porkette President The group will present recom mendations at the March 27 meeting.
The Purloined Pork and Ag In The Classroom
Programs were discussed. Dennis Hupe moved the task forcestudy both programs. Leanna Ediger seconded and the motion passed. Hellebust will
KANSAS PORK CONGRESS/TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE Minutes
excellent It was agreed ifthe cost of the location is
higher, the addition fee would be paid. The loca tion of a booth is critical. Recommendations were:
Keepplentyof informational brochuresand recipe pamphlets; keepthe drawing forfreeporkburgers; have state office p>ersonnel coordinate volunteer help; the booth must be manned at all times.
Hellebust reported Governor Carlin hadinvited the KPPC to hold the Governors Pork Procla
mation Signing at CedarCrestthisyear. It will be heldeitherSeptember 30 or October1, due to the Governor's scheduling a definite date will not be known until a later time.
Hellebust discussed the WIBW Cooking Thing. It was the decision of the committee the booth costs
are too high. The staffwas instructed to furnish a door prize.
The Missouri SpiritFestival was discussed. Leo Schwartz moved the staff pursue and investigate the Spirit Festival details and report to the commit tee. Don Sailors seconded and the motion passed.
Hellebustexplainedthe PackersSeminars being held March 29 in conjunction with Missouri, Ne braska and NPPC. The NPPC Promotional Sem
inar being held April 16 and 17 in Des Moines was also discussed. The committee felt staff members
as well as some promotion committee members should attend.
NPPC's ad coop program was discussed. NPPC willmatch 20% on radio and printed media adver 42
Donations and class sponsors were discussed. siblte for contacting the listed sponsors: Bob Krehbiel- Professional Ag Supply (Ralph
The KPC/TS meeting was called to order at
11:10 by committeemember Dan Sailors. Attending were: Dennis Hupe, Vaughn Woolf, Sharon & Leo Schwartz, Sandy & Vic Krainbill,
Don Sailors served as chairman.
of the booth in the Pride of Kansas Building is
and the motion carried.
Hotel Broadview, Wichita, Kansas
Hellebust reported there would be a State Fair task force meeting later in the day. Goals and
Joyce and Amos Blechalead discussion on the Pork Specialty Information Booth. They felt no changes in the structurewere needed. The location
Show & Sale be held on April 13, 1985 at the KansasState Fairgroundsin Hutchinson withApril 20,1985 as the alternate date. Brad Raylseconded The following committee members will be respon-
obtain brochures from the State Board of Agricul ture and have them available at the next meeting.
sandwich.
Don Binder, Mike Krehbiel and Gary Hellebust. Minutes from the previous Feeder Pig Com mittee meeting were read and approved. Gary Hellebust reported a balance of $1,033.40 in the Feeder Pig account.
Thursday, February 21, 1985
Wayne Walter, Jerrie Rice, Art Dohl, Don &Shir ley Sailors, Amos &Joyce Blecha, Leanna &Ron Ediger, Carol Pachta, Kim Brecheisen and Gary
improvements for the Pork Specialties II will be discussed. Dennis Hupe recommended the task forceconsiderthe possibility of servinga pork chop
biel. Brad Rayl, Don Schinstock, Bob Krehbiel,
Mike Krehbiel moved the 1985 Feeder Pig
Vic Krainbill moved the minutes be approved as read. Don Sailors seconded and the motion
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Quillan at 8:15 p.m. Those attending were Gene Sturgeon, Clarence Wilson,Rocky McKenna, MikeQuillan, Brad Kreh-
Hellebust Due to the absence of John Balthrop,
Gary Hellebust gave the financial review for the
1984 KPC/TS. He reported net receipts for the KPC/TS were $4,413.42. OLD BUSINESS: None
NEWBUSINESS: Ratesforbooth spaceswere discussed. Amos Blecha moved the following rates
beimplimented for the 1985 KPC/TS. Rates tobe. 1 booth - $300; 2 booths - $500 and $150 for
each additional booth. With each booth space
purchased, KPPC will furnish one complimentary banquet ticket Dennis Hupe seconded and the motion carried.
The committe recessed at 11:35fora tourofthe remodeledHotel Broadview facilities. The meeting reconvened at 12:10 p.m.
Leanna Ediger moved breakfast functions con tinue under the same format for 1985 KPC/TS. SharonSchwartz seconded, the motion passed. Hellebust reported the Federal Land Bank & Production CreditAssociation would like to spon sor a sitdownmealratherthanthe breakfast buffet on the trade show floor. He also indicated that future support from John Germes was question able. The committee recommended the prayer breakfast speaker continue to provide a motivational/inspirational message. Possible ban
quet speakers might bea past Miss America candi date. The KPPC Staff will research possible
speakers and make recommendations atthe next
meeting. Itwas agreed upon bycommittee mem bers itwill cost approximately $1,000 for a quality speaker.
Committee members recommended KSU per
sonnel be paid for mileage and rooms only. The meeting wasadjourned at 12:55. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Hellebust Executive Vice President
Maness)-$50, Hutchinson National Bank-$100 Rocky McKenna - First National Bank of
Cunningham-$65, State Bank of Pretty
Prairie-$65, FirstNational Bank of Kingman-$65, State Bank of Kingman-$65 Floyd Simmonds - Moormans Feed-$50 Don Schinstock - Vigortone Premix-$130
Charles Hamer - Sylvia State Bank-$50
Brad Rayl - Mid-Kansas Coop, Moundridge-$50, People's Bank & Trust,
McPherson-$25, Copeland Supply McPherson-$25
Mike Krehbiel - Zietlow Manufacturing-$50
Gary Hellebust - Triple "F' Feeds, Greensburg Bank, Bert Lowery
Mike Quillan indicated he wouldsupervise the following items:
-Make arrangements forthescale to be inplace by Friday evening -Arrange for straw for exhibitors
-Order and provide tags and tagging equip ment
-Contact sale auctioneer
-Contact sale ringman Carl Peterson &Curley Jackson (Hellebust to contact Sam Purdy) -Contact the Kansas State Fair to reserve the building for April 13 date.
Brad Rayl indicated he wouldcontact the Reno County Area Group concerning food sales at the sale.
Don Binder will secure a blackboard andtripod. Don Schinstock will provide a calculator. Gene
Surgeon will provide all judging forms, etc. Cla renceWilson will arrange fortrophies. DonSchin
stock and Rocky McKenna will arrange for ad ditional sale clerks.
In order toreserve fairground facilities, Hellebust recommendedthe committee lockinsale dates for
1986 and 1987 at the next committee meeting. Mike Krehbiel moved the starting time for the judging portionof the programbe moved forward
to 11:30 a.m. Clarence Wilson seconded, the mo tion carried.
Thechairman instructed thestaff to incorporate rule changes approved at the last committee meet-
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DIRECTORIES
calendar of events
Commercial 36
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
15 41
Custom Ag Products
Farmers Hybrid-Tom Noland
IBC Hoescht
11
Kansas Ag Network
47
Mid-America Ag Network
5
Moorman's Manufacturing
12
Mueller Sand & Gravel
14
North Central Steel Company
3
Osborne Industries
1
Parker Livestock Supply, Inc.
28 7
Rohn Agri Products SmithKline
15
lAI-Stingy Nozzles
18
Zeitiow Distributing
APRIL 13
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Kansas Feeder Pig Show and Sale, Hutchinson
16
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17/18 .. .
Promotion Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa State Executive Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa
19/20 .. .
Meat Processors Association Meeting, Manhattan
27/28 .. .
Ft. Hays Days, Ft. Hays
MAY 14
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Food Editors Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa
Breeders IFC John Baithrop
32
Bowman Chester & Durocs
32
Chester Farms
12
Cornhusker Farms
16
D.A.D.S. Farms
46
Forkner Farms
9
Frantz Yorkshires
6
GFB Pork Producers
33 4
4/5 ... . 5/6 ... .
NPPC Executive Committee Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa NPPC Board of Directors Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa NPPC Program Planning Session, Des Moines, Iowa
Good Farms Grecian Farms
31
Don Granau & Family
31
Harms Hamps
38
Humboldt Haven Farms
40
Longhofer Yorkshires
BC
CSS
8
JUNE 3/4 ... .
16/19 .. .
State Executives Meeting, Kentucky
1986 Kansas Pork Industry Queen Application Deadline
Porter's Partnership
26
Price Farms
13
John W. Riffey
39
Shipley Farm & Livestock
40
Sleichter Durocs
34
Sunshine Farms
38
Thiele Pig Ranch
28
Waldo Farms
Deadline for 1986 Kansas Pork Industry Queen applications is July 15. A person may obtain forms from the KPPC office or local area group directors. Completed forms should be sent to Cindy Rush, Rt. 1 Clay Center 67432; Sandy Krainbill, Bern 66408; or Sharon Schwartz, Rt. 2 Washington 66968.
ing dealing with pig weights, reweighs and classes
be printed February 15, 1985. The KPPC willprovide check cards, buyer num bers, adding machines, card index boxes, etc.
into the 1985 Show and Sale brochure.
KPPC will confirm show dates with the three selec
Mike Quillan was appointed Superintendant of the KFPS&S by unanimous approval of the com mittee members present. The KPPC will assemble and supervise the sale entry form brochure. Copy must be received by February 10, 1985. The material will be reviewed by MikeQuillan and returned to the KPPC office to
ted judges, Jim Nelssen, Frank Wilson and Don Gronau. John Baltrhop was selected as alternate. Brad Rayl moved the meeting be adjourned.
(cont'd from page 42)
A SPRING 1985
Clarence Wilson seconded, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Hellebust Executive Vice President
PUREBRED BREEDERS' DIRECTORY The Purebred Breeders' Directory is now a regular feature of "Pig Tales." With the Directory, we will maintain a more accurate listing of breeders in our state. If you wish to be listed in the Directory, contact the Managing Editor, KPPC, 2601 Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, KS 66502, or phone (913) 776-0442.
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BERKSHIRES GFB Pork Producers South Rt., Box 9, Syracuse, KS 67878
Good Farms RR 1, Olsburg, KS 66520 Ph. (913) 468-3613, Craig Good Natl. Acer. Performance Tested Seedstock
Ph. (318) 372-8871
Reliable, Quality, Performance
Grecian Farms RR 1, Box 17, Palco, KS 67657 Ph. (913) 737-5421 or 5425
CHESTER WHITE
George & Kevin Bowman Box 194, Pomona KS 66076 Ph. (913) 566-3446
Breeding Stock by Private Treaty
Armin Holle
Profitable, High-Quality Seedstock
Don Gronau & Family RR 5, Box 50, Newton, KS 67114 Ph. (316) 283-6310
Hogs That Grow Now
John W. Rifley
RR 1, Bremen, KS 66412
RR 2, Westphalia, KS 66093
Ph. (913) 337-2882
Ph. (913) 489-2517; 30 P.R. Perf. Tested for Genetic Improvement
For the Best in Chesters
Sleichter Duroc Farm RR 4, Abilene, KS 67410 Ph. (913) 263-1898 or 1908 Fi Gilts Also Available
Thiele Pig Ranch, Terry Thiele
Roepke Hog Farms RR 1, Box 73, Waterville, KS 66548 Ph. (913) 785-2766
Gail A. Roepke
Humbolt Haven Farm
Rt. 2, Norton, KS 67654
Fred Germann, Dwight, KS 66849
"The Best in the West"
Ph. (913) 238-4382 or 5819
Conditioned to work for you!
DUROC Chester Farms Glade, KS 67639 —(913) 543-5592 Richard & Robin Chester "We've Got What Your Herd Needs'
Porter's Porkers Partnership RR 1, Box 55, Glen Elder, KS 67446 Ph. (913) 545-3255 or 3526 Max, Tim, & John Porter "There is a difference"
Sandhill Pork Producers
Coltrain Purebreds RR 2, Neodesha, KS 66757
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RR 1, Box 111, Holcomb, KS 67851 Ph. (316) 277-2440
Ph. (316) 325-2527
"Seedstock Headquarters of SW Kansas'
"Producing Tomorrow's Hogs Today"
Eugene and Connie Gross
KPPC PIG TALES
Sleichter Duroc Farm RR 4. Abilene. KS 66410 Ph. (913) 263-1898 or 1908
Our farm test. Computer Sow Program
Cletus D. Young RR 6, Manhattan, KS 66502 Ph. (913) 539-3129
Breeding Stock By Private Treaty "Durocs with the Basics"
Thiele Pig Ranch, Terry Thiele
LANDRACE GFB Pork Producers South Rt., Box 9, Syracuse, KS 67878 Ph. (316) 372-8871
Reliable, Quality, Performance
Grecian Farms RR 1, Box 17, Palco, KS 67657 Ph. (913) 737-5421 or 5425
Profitable, High Quality Seedstock
Rt. 2, Norton, KS 67654 "The Best in the West"
Wreath Farms
Wreath Farms Box 159, Belleville, KS 66935 79 PR Ph. (913) 527-2428
Boars and Gilts For Sale Today
Box 159, Belleville, KS 66935 79 PR Ph. (913) 527-2428
Boars and Gilts For Sale Today George C. Wreath
George C. Wreath
Sunshine Farms RR, Morrill, KS 66515 Ph. (913) 459-2267
Coltrain Purebreds
"Our Hogs Are Different"
HAMPSHIRE
RR 2, Neodesha, KS 66757 Ph. (316) 325-2527
"Producing Tomorrow's Hogs Today"
Galen & Roberta Harms RR 1, Box 60, Whitewater, KS 67154
Over The Rainbow Spots
"Unpampered Breeders — Naturally
RR 3, Box 49, Sabetha, KS 66534 Ph. (913) 467-3785
Happy"
Lenny Burdick
Ph. (316) 799-2382
Sandhill Pork Producers RR 1, Box 111, Holcomb, KS 67851 Ph. (316) 277-2440
"Seedstock Headquarters of SW Kansas" Eugene and Connie Gross
Sandhill Pork Producers RR 1, Box 111, Holcomb, KS 67851 Ph. (316) 277-2440
"Seedstock Headquarters of SW Kansas" Eugene and Connie Gross
Shipley Farm & Livestock RR.l, Esbon, KS 66941
Area Code 913
Melvin: 725-6655 Lyle: 725-3131
Gary: 725-6785
"Hampshire With Figures"
Thiele Pig Ranch, Terry Thiele Rt. 2, Norton, KS 67654 "The Best in the West"
Sunshine Farms RR, Morrill, KS 66515 Ph. (913) 459-2267
"Our Hogs Are Different" SPRING 1985
YORKSHIRE Chester Farms Glade, KS 67639 —(913) 543-5592 Richard & Robin Chester "We've Got What Your Herd Needs"
Coltrain Purebreds RR 2, Neodesha, KS 66757 Ph. (316) 325-2527
"Producing Tomorrow's Hogs Today" 45
Porter's Porkers Partnership
Franiz Yorkshires
RR 1, Box 55, Glen Elder, KS 67446
RR 1, Box 38, Hillsboro, KS 67063 Ph. (316) 947-S915
Ph. (913) 545-3255 or 3526 Max, Tim, & John Porter
Stressing Health, Production & Perform
"There is a difference"
ance
Shipley Farm & Livestock
GFB Pork Producers South Rt., Box 9, Syracuse, KS 67878 Ph. (316) 372-8871
RR 1, Esbon, KS 66941
Area Code 913
Melvin: 725-6655
Gary: 725-6785
Lyle: 725-3131
Reliable, Quality, Performance
Roepke Hog Farms Good Farms
RR 1, Box 73, Waterville, KS 66548
RR 1, Olsburg, KS 66520 Ph. (913) 468-3613, Craig Good Natl. Acer. Performance Tested Seedstock
Ph. (913) 785-2766
Gail A. Roepke
Sunshine Farms RR, Morrill, KS 66515 Ph. (913) 459-2267
Don Gronuu & Family RR 5, Box 50, Newton, KS 67114
"Our Hogs Are Different"
Ph. (316) 283-6310
Hogs That Grow Now
RED WADDLE
Douglas & Virginia Cox
Humbolt Haven Farm Fred Germann, Dwight, KS 66849 Ph. (913) 238-4382 or 5819
Rt. 1, Manhattan, KS 66502 Ph. (913) 539-1564
Healthy, Productive Breeding Stock
"A Breed Recovered From the Past"
Superior Genetics That Work For You! Duroc - Landrace - F1 Gilts
Next
Production Sale
Tues., June 11 C3 Lance 3b-i
CC Hogg 2.80
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11 bom; 11 raised; 142 SPI
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165# litter wt tor 28 days
Our Production Sale Will Feature: — 60 Commercial Bred
50 Duroc Boars
50 Open Duroc Gilts
Gilts. Duroc x Landrace cross
20 Duroc Bred Gilts
— 30 Open Commercial Gilts,
25 Landrace Boars
Duroc X Landrace cross
"Guaranteed Selections & Delivery Available at all Times" FORKNER FARMS Everett Forkner Phone ^ 17/484-3306
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by Gary Hellebust Executive Vice President
The 1985 American Pork Congress held in Indianapolis, In. this March was a resounding success. In the words of a popular sports figure, "No brag, just plain fact." The APC was well attended by producers, industry rep resentatives and congress delegates with nearly 9000 attendees registering at the Con
utions concerning the 1985 Farm Program and interest rates were debated and producer policy determined. A Political Action Com mittee to represent producer interests was approved. The PAC is structured and funded
gress. Over 350 exhibitors occupied 700 booths during the four day show. General
Check Off funds will ever be used for the PAC
consensus among trade show exhibitors was that of optimism and progress. In terms of
Several states voiced concern the July 1, 1985 implimentation for the new .003 percent
sales, the show was the best in several years. The trade show portion of the APC is per haps the most visible event of the weeks ac tivities. But the primary function of the APC is to provide a platform for input from the grass roots producer members who formulate pol
Check Off Program might be confused with the approval of the PAC resolution in terms of
icy and chart the direction of the National Pork Producers Council. Resolutions submitted from various states
comprising the NPPC were considered during the two day NPPC Annual meeting. A total of twenty-four resolutions were addressed, de bated and approved or rejected. Debate was often lengthy and at times emotional as dele
gates determined NPPC policy. Resolutions addressing delegate represen tation to the APC were presented and later referred to a study group which will report back to the delegates later this year. Resol
by voluntary contributions totally inde pendent of the State Check Off Programs. No program.
funding. The two are completely seperate! The New Check Off program will begin this summer. Response in Kansas has been super. Most packers and market managers are in support of the new program. As producer members of KPPC we must make every effort to work with and assist these managers to insure the success of the program. A few minutes spent explaining the pro gram — what it is and is not—will be time well
spent. Proper funding is the name of the game for any promotional program. Success with the new Check Off Program is critical if we are to progress toward our industry goals. Each of us must participate and promote the NEW CHECK OFF PROGRAM!
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KANSAS PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL BULK RATE
2601 Farm Bureau Rd.
U.S. Postage Paid Non-profit Organization Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Permit No. 630
ADDRESS CORRECTION REOUESTED
WHAT IS C.S.S? Custom Swine Seedstock is a cooperative effort of six indi-
viduai purebred breeders to assist commerciai producers in obtaining quaiity purebred seedstock.
With out group effort we are abie to fuifiii even the iargest orders with high quaiity stock.
* All individual herds are health monitored byslaughter checks andbyveterin arian farm visits.
* Ail boars are performance tested.
* Ail purchases are fully guaranteed and bocked by the breeders who raised them.
Ail breeders listed below are still here to serve you individually or call 913-737-5421 for C.S.S. Stan Grecian - Durocs - Landrace - Pi's
Rt. 1, Box 17, Paico, KS 67657
Shipley Farm & Livestock - Hampshires - Yorkshires Esbon, Ks 66941
John Balthrop - Hampshires - Yorkshires Rt. 2, Peabody, KS 66866 Cralg Good - Durocs - Yorkshires
Rt. 1, Olsburg, KS 66520 Ron Roth - Hampshires - Yorkshires Green, KS 67447 PIG Generators - Durocs - Landrace - Pi's
John Stigge, Jr., Washington, KS 66968 Sr. Tom Wlarstellar, Consulting Veterinarian