Taiwan becomes major U.S. grain customer for five year pact
Taiwan and U S grain companies signed a five year deal to buy 10.2 million metric tons of grain and soybeans by 1981. Officials expect purchases to rise, with Taiwan viewing grain as a buyer’s market but seeking stability.
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Washington
Republic of China
Taiwan
U.S
Soviet Union
Russia
Y.T. Wong
Board of Foreign Trade
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Wong
United States
Feedlots prosper as grain-fed beef rises
AP Farm Writer reports grain-fed beef output reached a two year high while lean nonfed beef supply contracts from record levels. Prices for fed cattle show potential bottoming as March gains hint at rising market sentiment amid easing feed costs and stableJanuary February hog prices around 47 to 49 dollars per hundred.
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Washington
USDA
Slaugh
World cotton outlook appears bright for 1976 77 gains
Government analysts say world cotton production should rise in 1976 77 to ease last season’s short supply. U S output is expected to grow as farmers shift from soybeans to cotton due to favorable prices. France remains a major exporter and importer of U S farm goods as U S sales to France total 412 million dollars last year.
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Don Kendall
Washington
U.S
International Cotton Advisory Committee
Agriculture Department
France
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
U S forecasts record grain crop amid weather and planting
USDA officials in Washington express optimism for a bumper 1976 grain harvest despite drought in the Southwest and late spring planting. Assistant Secretary Bell predicts a higher corn output than 1975, while winter wheat losses from drought influence revised projections and April reports will update acreage and yields for major crops. The government also raises the honey support price to 29.4 cents to aid beekeepers.
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Agriculture Department
United States
Great Plains
USDA
Richard E. Bell
Southwest
Bell
San Diego
Calif
U.S
Department
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