Grain politics and crops shape Soviet eurograin hopes
Washington reports the Common Market has not closed Europe to Soviet grain, but Western Europe fears keep Russian purchases in limbo until harvest clarity next month. Dry spells hit v ial Semen and European output while Australia faces a slump and Turkey reports a record 10 million ton wheat harvest.
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Washington
Foreign Agricultural Service
Europe
Foreign Agriculture
USDA
Don Paarl
Forecasts foresee smallest cotton crop in years
CCC reports cotton loans outstanding at 884053 bales, over four times last year. The 1975 crop is pegged at 9.4 million bales, smallest in eight years, with Aug 1 stocks at 5.7 million. Total supply near 1974 75 levels pending domestic and export demand revival. Milk output in July falls 1.4 percent from 1974, total Jan July production 69.5 billion pounds, cows down 5,000 from June.
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Washington
Commodity Credit Corp
Agriculture Department
CCC
Crop Reporting Board
Beef grading standards dispute over court jurisdiction
Government attorneys argue District Court Judge Denny overstepped his authority by halting the proposed U S Department of Agriculture beef grading changes. They contend the secretary followed proper notice and considerations. The Independent Meat Packers Association of Omaha will respond by Sept 2 with oral arguments set for Sept 11 before the Eighth Circuit.
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ST. Louis
U. S. Department of Agriculture
District Court
Robert V. Denny
Omaha
Secretary of Agriculture
Independent Meat Packers Association of Omaha
8Th
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sooner cattleman urges state ranchers to cull cow numbers
John Dunn president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association urges continued heavy cow slaughter through 1975 and 1976 to rebalance supply with demand. He warns delaying action could push recovery into 1978, while aggressive culling could improve herd quality and reduce costs, speeding relief for the industry.
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John Dunn
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
Dunn
Agricultural College
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Woodward
USDA
Pesticide Registration Facts for Oklahoma Users
Registration ensures pesticides are tested and approved for uses on the label. The process involves manufacturers researchers state and federal agencies and university experts. A tolerance level set by EPA or prior FDA rules guides residue limits and labels show application rates timing methods and cautions.
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James Curtis
Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Environmental Protection Agency
Jim Gassaway
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma issues hunt brochures for 1975 season
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation released about 80 000 deer hunting regulation brochures for the 1975 season with a 200 000 target. The fold-out pamphlet includes regulations, check station locations, license information for special permit hunts across primitive firearms archery and gun seasons.
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Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
Commission
Oklahoma
Farm tender urges U.S. stay out of export limits
William J. Kuhfuss of the American Farm Bureau warns against restricting U.S. farm exports amid 1975 crop estimates. He argues export access supports markets and price stability, noting Soviet purchases and the potential to sell more grain while boosting carryover stocks.
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U. S
William J. Kuhfuss
American Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Soviet Union
Kuhfuss
U.S
Oklahoma Wheat Commission backs grain moratorium plan
Garber chair of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission urges farmers to declare a total moratorium on wheat sales until the Ford Administration lifts its export embargo. Earl Butz announced a halt on further grain exports through Sept. 11, risking two months of lost sales and higher carryover stocks. Elmore Bathurst cites broken promises to farmers as harvest ends and more states may join the move.
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Lloyd Long
Garber
Oklahoma Wheat Commission
Ford Administration
Long
Earl Butz
Ling
Elmore Bathurst
Blackwell
Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association
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Richie Dim
Mickey Odom
Ada
Coon Hunters’ Organization
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