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8. Welcome - Legislating Ag. Policy (U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm)

Item is a recording of Charles W. Stenholm's (Texas congressman) overview on agricultural policy from a congressional point-of-view and a portion of a seminar on tax savings tips for American cooperatives. Mr. Stenholm's presentation covered topics such as tax reform, trade deficits, the effect of overproduction, world debt and consumption patterns, the farm credit/support system, and the need for a market orientated agricultural policy (and thus the need to create a level playing field between different state and national governments). His presentation was followed by a brief question and answer session.
Mr. Stenholm's session is followed by a presentation by two unidentified persons on tax tips for cooperatives. Presentation is joined in progress and recording ends before the completion of the presentation. Issues discussed include deferred debt, issuing of non-qualifieds, and member option plans.

CKCK Action Line Nov. 3/88

Item is a recording of the radio call-in-program "Action Line" with guests Paul Sim (of the Canadian Wheat Growers Association), and E.K. (Ted) Turner (of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool). Topic is on the impact of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, with particular emphasis on the fate of the Canadian Wheat Board, end-use contracts, harmonization of food safety standards, income support programs and the effect on other international markets.

CKCK Action Line Nov 3/88 Turner/Sim Tape #2

Item is a recording of the call-in show "Action Line" with guests E.K. Turner and Paul Sim. Topic of discussion is the effect of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement on agriculture. Callers raised concerns about oil see processing, social programs and the effect on sovereignty (Free Trade vs. the World Bank) and the effect on beef and pork markets (import quotas, the removal of tariffs on beef, but non-removal on pork).

E.K. Turner Aug 28/86 Trade Hearing

Item is a recording of E.K. Turner's testimony before a committee examining impact of free trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. E.K. Turner focussed his attention on the future of marketing boards, the need to establish a clear definition of the bilateral negotiations, the impact of countervailing actions and the settlement of disputes, and market access. Following an opening statement, the committee asked questions of E.K. Turner concerning the consequences of the removal of trade barriers to the infrastructure of Canadian agriculture, areas that would likely be brought up by Americans in the course of negotiations, and what measures need to be taken in regards to other international subsidies.

E.K.T. CBC Radio Noon Nov 19/86

Item is a recording of a portion of the noon hour radio programming of CBC. Recording includes a portion of the hourly news, the weather forecast, reports on the Toronto Stock Exchange, cattle prices, and commodity prices, a report on Canadian Wheat Board Advisory Committee elections (accomplishments of board, need for voter turnout), status of drought assistance relief of grain to Africa being donated by prairie farmers, comments from E.K. Turner on the call at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool's annual convention for more deficiency payments (including the issue of whether there is a contradiction in the Pool's position of the need for elimination of international subsidies, but maintenance of the Crow payments to help with grain transportation. On side B is a portion of a report getting reaction on the Federal Throne Speech - in terms of the inclusion of issues of concern to agricultural producers.

Turner, E. K. (Ted), 1927-2018

Let's Discuss It***Ted Turner Pres., Saskatchewan Wheat Pool

Item is a recording of a discussion between Art Drysdale and Bill Walker (of CFRB) and E.K. Turner (President Sask. Wheat Pool) concerning the announced changes to the Crow Rate by Jean-Luc Pepin. Recording begins with background information on E.K.(Ted) Turner and the Crow Rate, and continues with comments about the effect the proposed changes will have on eastern and western economies, why farmers require the crow rate and their inability to pass along costs, whether farmers would have greater clout if they paid full amount of transportation to the railways, the ability of the Federal Government to defend the subsidy when it comes to international negotiations, what are the basic procedures for getting grain to market, the growth and effect on canola and other speciality crops, and E.K. Turner's experiences when he toured India as an observer of assistance and trade programs.

Ted Turner-Lindsay Thorsen

Item is a recording of an interview between Lindy Thorsen (CBC) and E.K. Turner (President, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool) concerning the low grain prices compared to the cost of production. Issues covered include whether farmers need to be subsidize, the need for cooperation and political discussion on an international level, the establishment of acceptable world prices, and the experience of the European Community.