Agriculture Strike Likely If Prices Jump Across Farm Sector
Washington AP reports farm commodity prices have edged up but parity demands spark a Colorado based group American Agriculture to mobilize a strike on December 14. They seek 100 percent parity, collective bargaining rights, and apply parity to grain and exports, while dismissing calls for subsidies.
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Washington
American Agriculture
Agriculture Department
American Ag
Riculture
Springfield
Colo
Financial Aid Set to Boost Wool Income in 1977
Washington AP reports sheep producers will receive about 20 to 25 million dollars in federal payments for wool sold in 1977 under a new subsidy formula. The Agriculture Department sets the 1977 incentive price at 99 cents per pound, up from 72 cents, effective for six years.
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Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
U.S
Canada
Great Lakes
Canadian
Department
Agriculture Department foresees mixed 1978 poultry and wool outlook
The Agriculture Department projects tighter finances for poultry and egg producers in 1978 with feed costs easing early in the year and strong demand boosting poultry and eggs. Egg producers face a severe cost-price squeeze while wool payments may remain limited as market prices stay near or below support levels. The report also notes red meat supplies could rise with corn and grain shifts, and wool and mohair support will adjust to market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Broiler
Department
Kansas farm equipment dealers struggle as prices fall
Kansas implement dealers face a financial squeeze from low crop prices. Tractor and combine sales plunge 50 to 80 percent from last year. Dealers warn of late bills and potential closures as farmers curb equipment spending ahead of the December 14 farm strike.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Warren Sherman
S&h Farm
Abilene
Sherman
Elmer Jones
Chapman
Marshall Ketley
Hugoton
Farmer replaces cattle with exotic herd in Tennessee
Don Shadow, a 37 year old Tennessee farmer, shifted from cattle to rare animals including antelope, camel, llama, bison and birds on a 300 acre Franklin County spread. He breeds about 20 species, sells surplus to zoos and individuals, and keeps high fences and special stalls for safety.
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Winchester
Tenn
Don Shadow
Shadow
Franklin County
India
Chad
Sahara
South Africa
Wood A Winter Heat Source and its Efficiency
Urban forester Kurt Atkinson explains wood heat varies by stove type and wood quality. He notes fireplaces are inefficient around 10 percent, enclosed stoves around 30 to 50 percent efficiency, with circulating units providing the best results. Dry hardwoods like oak locust and hickory burn longer and hotter than softwoods.
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Kurt Atkinson
State Department of Agriculture
Atkinson
Oklahoma cattle survey seeks accurate herd data
About 2000 Oklahoma cattlemen will receive end of year surveys from the Oklahoma Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. State Statistician John Cochrane says reports on beef and dairy herds stockers and feeders will help measure cattle on hand and the national cow herd. David Stratton urges ranchers to report inventory to aid decisions. the report will publish around February 1 with copies available on request.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
John Cochrane
Cochrane
David Stratton
P.O. Box
Oklahoma City
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United States
American Farmers and Stockmen
Agri
Pontotoc County
John Netherton
Ron Robinson
T. H. Haley
Frieda Squires
South China
Sardinia
Corsica
Africa
Australia
South America
Chattanooga
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Steve Dildine
Byng
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Dildine
Ricky Kochenower
Kingfisher
Brett Towne
Johnny Borden
Hugo
Keith Miller
Verden
Ray Rice
Austin Cox
Quinton
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