Regional Grain Cooperatives, 1978-79. Stanley K. Thurston and Bruce J. Reynolds. ACS RR 3. 1981. pp.

Producers Export Company: The Beginning of Cooperative Grain Exporting. Bruce Reynolds. FCRR 15. 1980. 21 pp.

Grain Cooperatives. Stanley K. Thurston, Bert D. Miner, and J. David Morrissy. CIR 1, Sec. 15. 1979. 42 pp.

American Farmers in the Grain Export Business. Arvin R. Bunker. CIR 22. 1979.

40 pp.

Agricultural Exports by Cooperatives. Donald E. Hirsch. FCRR 5. 1979. 85 pp. Regional Grain Cooperatives, 1976-77. Stanley K. Thurston. 1979. FCRR 6. 30 pp. Export Techniques of Grain Cooperatives. Donald E. Hirsch. FCS Inf. 104. 1976.‍35 Edible Soy Protein: Operational Aspects of Producing and Marketing. Bert D. Miner. FCS RR 33. 1976. 82 pp.

pp.

Regional Grain Cooperatives, 1974-75. Stanley K. Thurston. SR. 150. 1976. 27 pp. Grain Marketing Patterns of Local Cooperatives. Charles A. Kraenzle and Francis P. Yager. FCS RR 31. 1975. 26 pp.

Growth of Cottonseed and Soybean Processing Cooperatives. Elmer J. Perdue and Daniel H. McVey. FCS Inf. 75. 1971. 82 pp.

Fruits and Vegetables

Marketing Strategies for Cooperative Exporting Fruit to Western Europe. Donald E. Hirsch. ACR RR 4. 1981.

Operating Patterns of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Cooperatives. Bruce L. Swanson. ACS RR 5. 1981. pp.

Small Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative Operations. Fred E. Hulse, Gilbert W. Biggs, and Roger A. Wissman. CIR 27. 1980. 28 pp.

Piggybacking Fresh Vegetables: California to the Midwest and Northeast. Eldon E. Brooks and Robert J. Byrne. FCRR 10. 1979. 67 pp.

Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Cooperatives. Fred E. Hulse. Richard S. Berberich, Gilbert W. Biggs, and Martin A. Blum. CIR 1, Sec. 13. 1978. 50 pp.

New Dimension of Cooperative Bargaining. ESCS Rpt. 31. 1978. 114 pp. New Climate for Agricultural Bargaining. FCS Spec. Rpt. 28. 1977. 106 pp. Processed Potato Growers' Association-Information and Organization. Michael J. Phillips, Thomas L. Sporleder, James R. Baarda, and Gilbert W. Biggs. FCS RR 35. 1977. 56 pp.

The Sunkist Adventure. C. H. Kirkman, Jr. FCS Inf. 94. 1975. 108 pp.

Effective Fruit and Vegetable Marketing: Seven Profiles-Guidelines. Richard S. Berberich. MRR 1024. 1974. 36 pp.

Bargaining Cooperatives: Selected Agri-Industries. Gilbert W. Biggs and J. Kenneth Samuels. FCS Inf. 90. 1973. 22 pp.

Specialty Crops and Products

Special Crop Cooperatives. Fred E. Hulse, Gilbert W. Biggs, Donald Simon, Robert H. Hiller, Luigi Angelo, and J. Warren Mather. CIR 1. Sec. 19. 1981. 60 pp.

Future Role of Cooperatives in Marketing Beans, Peas, and Lentils. Art Smith. FCRR 16. 1980. 46 pp.

Establishing a Trout-Marketing Cooperative. James L. Goff, Ralph W. Dutrow and Raymond Williams. FCRR 12. 1979. 40 pp.

Processed Potato Growers' Association-Information and Organization. Michael J. Phillips, Thomas L. Sporleder, James R. Baarda, and Gilbert W. Biggs. ECS RR. 35. 1977. 56 pp.

Edible Soy Protein: Operational Aspects of Producing and Marketing. Bert D. Miner. FCS RR 33. 1976. 82 pp.

Fishery Cooperative Operations. John M. Bailey. FCS RR 30. 1975. 25 pp. Livestock

Cooperative Meatpacking: Lessons Learned from Sterling Colorado Beef Company. Clement E. Ward. ACS RR 6. 1981. pp.

Livestock and Wool Cooperatives. John T. Haas, David L. Holder, and Clement E. Ward. CIR 1, Sec. 14. 1979. 34 pp.

Shenandoah Valley Poultry Marketing Cooperative. Phillip F. Brown, Raymond Williams and Priscilla Salant. ESCS Rpt. 29. 1979. 37 pp.

Future Structure and Management of Dairy Cooperatives. George C. Tucker, James B. Roof, and William J. Monroe. FCRR 7. 1978. 60 pp.

The Future Role of Cooperatives in the Red Meats Industry. John T. Haas et al. MRR 1089. 1978. 112 pp.

Cooperative Strategies for the Pork Industry. David L. Holder and Ralph E. Hepp. 1978. MRR 1097. 36 pp.

Marketing Operations of Dairy Cooperatives. George C. Tucker, William J. Monroe, and James B. Roof, FCS RR 38. 1977. 46 pp.

Marketing Slaughter Cows and Calves in the Northeast. John T. Haas, Paul C. Wilkins, and James B. Roof. FCS RR 36. 1977. 60 pp.

Integrated Cattle Marketing-A Better Way. Clement E. Ward. FCS Inf. 107. 1977.9 pp.

How to Improve Lamb Marketing. David L. Holder. FCS Inf. 109. 1977. 9 pp. Cooperative Brands and Processed Foods. Clement E. Ward and J. David Morrissy. FCS Inf. 110. 1977. 47 pp.

Contract Integrated Cooperative Cattle Marketing System. Clement E. Ward. MRR 1078. 1977. 28 pp.

Cooperative Market Alternatives for Sheep and Lamb Producers. David L. Holder. MRR 1081. 1977. 40 pp.

Ohio Livestock Trends: 1950-1973-Projections for 1985. David L. Holder. FCS SR 147. 1976. 57 pp.

Livestock Industry Trends: Implications for Cooperatives. Alvin Carpenter. FCS Inf. 92 1973. 24 pp.

Viability of a Cooperatively Coordinated Egg Complex. John T. Haas. MRR 1055. 1975. 24 pp.

MEMBER AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Opportunities in the Co-op World-A Leader's Program for Youth. C. H. Kirkman, Jr. CIR 1981. 52 pp. Cooperative Member Responsibilities and Control. C. H. Kirkman, Jr. CIR 1, Sec. 7. 1980. 27 pp. Bank Trust and Professional Farm Managers' Attitudes Toward Cooperatives. Michael S. Hanrahan. ACS SR 1. 1981. 11 pp.

Organizing and Conducting Cooperatives' Annual Meetings. French M. Hyre and Irwin W. Rust. CIR 21. Revised 1979. 60 pp.

Voting Systems in Agricultural Cooperatives. Clement E. Ward, Vernon E. Schneider and Ramon Lopez. FCRR 2. 1979. 27 pp.

Organizations Serving Cooperatives. Martin A. Abrahamsen and Howard Mobley. CIR 1, Sec. 5. 1978. 40 pp.

Farmer Cooperative Directors: Characteristics and Attitudes. Gilbert W. Biggs. FCS RR 44. 1978. 58 pp.

Should Co-ops Rotate Directors? Irwin W. Rust. FC Reprint 383. 1971. 4 pp. Making Member Relations Succeed. Irwin W. Rust. FCS Inf. 32. 1963. 16 pp.

PURCHASING-GENERAL

Cooperative Farm Machinery Operations. Lloyd C. Biser ACS SR 3. 1981.

Farm and Home Supply Cooperatives. J. Warren Mather, Donald L. Vogelsang, John M. Bailey, Lyden O'day, John Foschia, and Lloyd C. Biser. CIR 1, Sec. 20. 1981. 48 pp.

Bank Trust and Professional Farm Managers' Attitudes Toward Cooperatives. Michael S. Hanrahan. ACS SR 1. 1980. 11 pp.

Machinery Leasing and Custom Services by Cooperatives and Other Dealers. Lloyd C. Biser. FCRR 14. 1979. 29 pp.

Growth of Cooperatives in Seven Industries. Lyden O'Day. FCRR 1. 1978. 50 pp. Midsize Farm Supply Cooperatives: Characteristics and Growth Strategy. John M. Foschia. FCS RR 45. 1978. 32 pp.

Improving Cooperative Farm Machinery Operations. Lloyd C. Biser. ESCS Rpt. 36. 1978. 32 pp.

Supply Organizations of Major Regional Cooperative-Years Ending in 1974 and 1975. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 40. 1977. 110 pp.

Feed

Moroni Feed Company: Impact of a Cooperative on Sanpete County, Utah. G. Alvin Carpenter. FC RR 13. 1979. 34 pp.

Supply Operations of Major Regional Cooperatives-Years Ending in 1974 and 1975. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 40. 1977. 110 pp.

Specialization in Cooperative Feed Manufacturing. J. Warren Mather and John M. Bailey. FCS RR 27. 1974. 27 pp.

Cooperatives' Position in Feed Manufacturing. J. Warren Mather and John M. Bailey. FCS RR 25. 1973. 49 pp.

Growth of Cottonseed and Soybean Processing Cooperatives. Elmer J. Perdue and Daniel H. McVey, FCS Inf. 75. 1971. 82 pp.

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Fertilizer

Cooperative Farm Fertilizer Costs. Donald L. Vogelsang. FCRR 8. 1979. 30 pp. Supply Operations of Major Regional Cooperative-Years Ended in 1974 and 1975. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 40. 1977. 110 pp.

Cooperative Fertilizer Marketing and Manufacturing-1949/50-1969/70. Plant Capacities in 1973. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 24. 1973. 45 pp.

Petroleum

Supply Operations of Major Regional Cooperatives-Year Ended in 1974 and 1975. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 40. 1977. 110 pp.

Seed

Supply Organizations of Major Regional Cooperative-Years Ended in 1974 and 1975. J. Warren Mather. FCS RR 40. 1977. 110 pp.

RESEARCH

A Guide to Survey Research for Local Cooperative Management. Julie A. Hogeland. CIR 24. 1980. 15 pp. Cooperative Research: Progress and Problems. Martin A. Abrahamsen. FCS RR 26. 1973. 37 pp.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Advising People About Cooperatives. C. H. Kirkman, Jr. and Paul O. Mohn. PA 1147. Revised 1981. 24 pp.

How To Start a Cooperative. C. H. Kirkman, Jr. CIR 7. Revised 1979. 18 pp. Establishing A Trout-Marketing Cooperative. James L. Goff, Ralph W. Dutrow, and Raymond Williams. FCRR 12. 1979. 40 pp.

Cooperative Development in Rural Areas. Raymond Williams, Carl W. Deitermeyer, Phillip F. Brown, Fred E. Hulse, David Holder, and Gerald E. Ely. CIR 1, Sec. 4. 1978. 34 pp.

Cooperative Approach to Crafts. Gerald E. Ely. PA 1001. 1978. 38 pp.

Cooperative Approach to Crafts for Senior Centers. Gerald E. Ely. PA 1156. 1976. 14 pp.

Better Living by Working Together. Raymond Williams. PA 1035. 1973. 14 pp. Co-op Stores and Buying Clubs. Don Lefever. 1972. 77 pp.

The Cooperative Approach to Outdoor Recreation. William R. Seymour. Info. 57 Revised 1973. 12 pp.

TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION

Ship Chartering Alternatives for Grain Exporting Cooperatives. Donald E. Hirsch. 1981. ACS RR 2. pp.

Piggybacking Fresh Vegetables: California to the Midwest and Northeast. Eldon E. Brooks and Robert J. Byrne. FC RR 10. 1979. 67 pp.

Cooperative Transportation and Distribution. Eldon Brooks and Robert J. Byrne. CIR 1, Sec. 12. 1978. 22 pp.

Motortrucks Operated by Farmer Cooperatives. Eldon E. Brooks and Earl B. Miller. FCS RR 47. 1978. 24 pp.

Trucking: Lease or Buy? Eldon E. Brooks and James R. Jacks. FCS RR 42. 1977. 20 pp.

Railcar Coordination Among Cooperatives. Robert J. Byrne and Earl B. Miller. FCS RR 43. 1977. 16 pp.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1981.

AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION

SERVICE

WITNESSES

EDWARD D. HEWS, ACTING ADMINISTRATOR

WELDON B. DENNY, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, STATE AND COUNTY OPERATIONS

KIESTER N. ADAMS, ACTING DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, COMMODITY OPERATIONS

DONALD L. GILLIS, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, MANAGEMENT

ALAN DURICK, DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

ANGELENA V. BRACHT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR-BUDGET, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

STEPHEN B. DEWHURST, BUDGET OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

OPENING REMARKS

Mr. WHITTEN. We have with us today Mr. Edward D. Hews, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. We are happy to have you here, and ask that you introduce those that might be new to the Committee. I have a copy of your prepared statement here, and we will include it in the record. You may proceed your own way.

[CLERK'S NOTE.-The prepared statement appears on pages 654 through 661. The Explanatory Notes for ASCS appear on pages 662 through 744; the Notes for the Commodity Credit Corporation begin on page 745.]

Mr. HEWS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the subcommittee. I would like to introduce to you Seeley G. Lodwick, who is the Under Secretary-Designate for International Affairs and Commodity Programs. Seeley.

Mr. LODWICK. Thank you.

Mr. Hews. And also Everett G. Rank, Administrator-Designate, ASCS.

Mr. RANK. Thank you.

[The biographical sketch of Mr. Hews follows:]

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF EDWARD D. HEWS

Edward D. (Eddie) Hews was appointed Acting Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service on January 27, 1981, by Secretary of Agriculture John Block. Eddie was born in Presque Isle, Maine in 1926, and now owns a 300-acre farm and packing plant, located in Aroostook County, which specializes in potatoes, small grains, and sugar beets.

Prior to joining ASCS, Eddie was Radio-TV Farm Director for the Hildrith Network TV Show, "Today in Agriculture." In 1969 Eddie began his career with ASCS as Northeast Area director, and has since held increasingly responsible positions,

including Director of Commodity Loans and Services (1971), Eastern Regional Director (1973), Director of Administrative Services and Aerial Photography (1975), and Assistant to the Deputy Administrator, State and County Operations (1977).

A member of many agricultural and civic organizations, he has served on Maine State government committees and associations, and has received various awards for agricultural and community service. He was president of the Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. (1977-79) and president of the National Conference of State Societies (1979-80).

Eddie's home is in Vienna, Virginia. He is married and has three children.

STATEMENT OF EDWARD D. HEWS, ACTING ADMINISTRATOR, AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE

Mr. Hews. Mr. Chairman, and members of the subcommittee, I appreciate this opportunity to appear before you to present our proposed fiscal year 1982 budget, and to tell you what we hope to accomplish with these funds.

We have a prepared statement that has been submitted to you, and with your permission, Mr. Chairman, I would like to give you an overview of that statement.

Mr. WHITTEN. We will have the complete statement in the record, and you can handle it any way you propose.

Mr. HEWS. Thank you, sir.

Mr. Chairman, allow me to present, then, an overview of our ASCS mission which includes the stabilization and conservation programs pertaining to farmers and ranchers throughout the country.

AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM

Let me deal first with the Agricultural Conservation Program, better known as ACP. To help ensure a continued supply of food and fiber for a strong economy, the ACP shares with farmers and ranchers the cost of solving water, soil, and energy conservation, along with other conservation problems. Since 1936, practices involving terraces and stripcropping have saved nearly 700 million tons of soil. We have also planted over 7 million acres of trees and improved the woodlots on 4.9 millions acres. Much work has been accomplished in the areas of wildlife habitat and sediment pollution-abatement structures.

I believe we have justified reason to be proud of the work that has been done through the Agricultural Conservation Program. An evaluation of the ACP is presently being conducted by ASCS, with phase one of the objective recently completed. The limited scope of the first phase deals, basically, with the conservation effectiveness of preventing soil loss and reducing water use in irrigation sys

tems.

The report has been furnished to the Committee pertaining to phase one.

Phase two will include the assessment of the impact of practices on erosion and water quality.

Our fiscal year 1982 request for the Agricultural Conservation Program is $150 million. This is about 20 percent less than has been appropriated in recent years. I wish to point out that this is so because we are sharing in the reductions in the total federal budget that are so important to the economic recovery of this nation.