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SECTION 2 - FAC;K C - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1978 Food Production-Pricing - W i itton about Utt* 1AA an­ nua) meeting and the cff»>rts to inform city people about food production and pricing from the farmers point of view by Oon Peasley. agricultural journalist and -observer who has attended virtually all IAA annual meetings since 195<> In an attempt to inform Chicago news media people so they would in turn report helpful information about food, food costs and food production to the public, the Illinois Agricultural association in­ formation staff presented a two-hour panel program on these varied topics during the convention last week The goal uas a lofty "ne The results-may have been mixed but art overriding impression' that may »a\e registered from the discussion and quest ion- and-answer session is that a major factor in. the rising cost foods does not come from the agricultural part of the food production cycle Dale But? IAA director of commodities said he believes the government s stance of a 6- 10 percent rise in food prices during 1979 is too low Jim Gill, widely respected IAA market analyst and commentator, told us after the conference when ue questioned about the impact of virtual dependence on imported oil that this is one topic little Anxious to make the right arrangements for your redding7 The details fall into place after a Welcome Wagon NEAPLVWED PARTY We have some lovely gifts for you Pius useful suggestions and helpful information from a wide fange of wedding professionals Call ana let s reserve a place for you Carolyn Farrington I'm usually at home 385-7980 -KIRKLAND 1420 ULYLAKEJ0AD LILYLAKE. IL discussed but much thought about in Washington The point seems to be that we nave done little since 1973 to lessen our dependence on Mid- East oil. and as a nation we seem to close our eyes to the urgent need to develop our own sources of energy If the Iran crisis burgeons $nd Russian influence enters that sphere, problems could arise here The News and World Report in its Dec 18 issue reports a fear in Washington that when-if Iran falls into the Soviet sphere of influence! Saudi Arabia will be 'the next victim And you know \*hat that county's oil production and steadying in­ fluence means to the I'.S. Gill said if an oil crisis should develop then all inflation figures projections, and food data could be set aside Gill also said he believes the fact that the futures price for corn' OPES YEAR *CH ND Nitfly and Su•<!••» fruw 2 f GENOA T H E A T R E GfNOfl Citf AlS Just off 12 or H»»s H A B 2 Milts North of Richmond .1 414 279 649I DAY SITL I I W-. W-. u J CLMfCOIBSTKAl fV| AOH DEC 22 28 WHY: Adult (2. Child SI SOON | of P.«k P©«»H#r I 4 I Gong Sou4 o«d 0«'y; Agotfco Ckrutio • Butt tr tin N'|y in the summer of 1979 is holding at a comparatively high level despite a projected 7 billion bushel year 'is trying to tell us something" Second not-talked about item in Washington, says Gill Teamster wage boost demands' Gill reported on the farmers share of several f«tods--the amount of the consumer dollar that goes to the farmer, as follows Cereals and baking >joods--21 percent, fruits and vegetables-29 percent, beef -64 percent » pork -62 percent, poultry -59 percent, dairy products-50 percent Labor costs account for more than half the costs of marketing foods and are a big portion of tood price . increases Rising costs of energy packaging, transportation and profit margins of both wholesalers "and retailers round out the picture CDCCI WITH ADMISSIOI lK£l. 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' Gill lold the city news people some state farm ioumalists a I so attended the convention) that the nation's beef producers cut back <>n production in response to sagging prices in the several years past "Beef prices will average $2 15 to $2 21»a pound in 1979. up KM5 percent from T978". he sajd '"Retail .pork prices should level off between SI 30-SI.55 a pound with some allowance for inflation Pork prices are about 18 percent higher than a year ago Retail beef prices reached record highs-23 percent higher than 1977-as a result of the severe reduction in herd sizes " Butz tried to explain to the city men and women taking in the copious conference that the \*a\ to encourage increased beef and other food production is through a price incentive to make it profitable for the farmers involved He uses this catchy sentence and then explains it "In agriculture the cure for high prices is high prices. He adds If producers can see sufficient incentives they will increase production which in turn will reduce prices The way to get more beef is to have beef prices high enough so that feedlot operators and feeders are encouraged to produce more f>eef The cow-calf producer must see enough profit potential to produce more feeder calves This takes time and the prices must be favorable long enough to get the chain effect in operation This can take three four years "In the interim, prices are likely to go even higher while producers hold back heifers to build up breeding herds." concluded Butz Butz. Gill and Bill Allen. IAA information services director who moderated the panel pointed out the government seems to take delight when food prices rise only slightly, hold steady or decline He explained that when food prices are steadv. rise si 1 gh11v Ringwood News 385 8037 653 9262 728 0343 Methodist Women's r Christmas Party Held In Low Home Members of the Ringwood United Methodist Women and Rev Segin. met in the home '»f I)oris Low last Thursday The ladies all brought food f f>r a delicious pot luck luncheon The afternoon program included a poem. "My Christmas Wish which brought the true meaning of Christmas to everyone There was carol singing with two of the ladies singing a couple <>f duets in their native German language It was lovely "Secret Pals exchanged gifts, and there were nifts for the minister Kveryone brought something for the thought- fulness.' baskets which were delivered to older members of the church who are alone or may find it difficult to get out It was a verv enjovable day for all There will not he a meeting on the regular date in January but all ladies are invited to or decline the farmer is the one who usually suffers a decline in income because inflation and other factors increase the amount paid for labor and other inputs into food production "When we embark on programs to hold the rise in the cost of food below other in creases in other costs we are asking farmers to pa\ for the cost of inflation control asserted Butz "Most Tarmers are public spirited but feel this is going beyond the call <>t dut v' ' attend the sewing work day to Ik- held in the home of Clara ( risty on Thursday. Jan 25, NKW ADDITION A new addition has arrived at the home of Betsy < Possum > and Dick Glessner Katy Jane was l>orn on Tuesday. Dec. 12 She weighed in at 8' lbs. On her arrival home she was greeted by sister Carrie, age 9 and sister Sarah, age 8 Congratulations to all of you on thearrjyal of Katy Jane. Betsy and Dick and family are now living in Midvale. Ctah BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Terry i Justen i Jones on Dec 27. and nn the twenty eighth we add our wishes to Kurt Gutekunst's special day Dec 28 is that special day lor Ruth Ann Ton van and on the thirtieth we find David Mough and I»ra Jacobs celebrating another sear Happy birthday to all of sou wonderful people No anniversaries that we t avo recorded l.KTS Let s you and your reporters keep your friends and neigh l>ors up to date on the comings and going of their friends. \o( Those that have moved awa\ and still take the paper like to hear alxiut the folks back home So we need You to call us on these happenings THINGS TO RKMEMBKR Dec 24 church services Ringwood church 9 15 a m Dec Christmas Kve services Ringwood church ! oo p m Dec 21 no church school l > « ' t M K K K Y i HRISTMAS KVP.RYhODV Dec _'K No sewing circle Dec ?1 No church school DIM \ PR \> KR I-iH.V I _'i I Harvard 3 in § 21 N. Ayer DECEMBER 22 28 (Closed Christmas Eve) , W e r e Introducing: SAMANTHA FCK 7 & 9:45 X RATED Friendship Tea 2 cupi Instant tea 2 cups po«dered orange mi* 2 rupt sugar 2 pkg <3 oi earhi powdered lemonade mu 2 up cinnamon 2 tip ground cloves Mu ingredients thorough!) To serve, use 2 up of mixture in each cup of bot water starring Terri Hall 8:30 IN COLOR have a nice weekend ^ -r *) ARGuS SING OUT LOUPJ 25 ALL SEATS $J25 SPECIAL MATIWELS CHARLIE BROWN SAT SUN 2 PM CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG MO* 4 15 TUIS 2 PM SINBAD *£0 THUtS ? PM ANIMAL UtUtE FRI. 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