Brazil tops U.S. as lead exporter of soybean meal
Brazil shipped 4.9 million tons of soybean meal last year, ahead of the United States at 4.1 million, per the Foreign Agricultural Service. A 1977 record U.S. soybean crop may restore American dominance. world oilseeds rose 25 percent to 73.4 million metric tons. US bean exports forecast at 16.5 million tons, meal exports up to at least 4.3 million tons.
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Washington
Brazil
United States
U.S
Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS
Peanut farmers approve marketing quotas for 1978 80
Washington AP reports peanut growers vote 93.6 percent in favor of marketing quotas effective for the 1978 1980 seasons. Federal policy limits supply and supports prices by allotments and quota pounds. Growers must hold marketing quota cards to sell the crop.
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Washington
Fresh market vegetables hit value despite steady production
U S Agriculture Department report shows 1977 fresh market vegetables produced about the same as 1976 at 246.2 million hundredweight. Total farm value rose 7 percent to over 2.4 billion dollars, led by lettuce tomatoes onions cabbage and carrots. California topped values at 1.05 billion, followed by Florida Texas Arizona and New York with substantial totals.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
California
Florida
Texas
Arizona
New York
Free USDA booklet on Japanese flowering cherry trees history
The Agriculture Department offers a free booklet titled The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D.C. It covers the trees origin and history, the early 1900s introduction, and the diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Japan. Single copies can be ordered by writing The Office of Governmental and Public Affairs, USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Japan
Washington, D.C
Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
USDA
State Forests Doing Well in Southeast Oklahoma
Southeastern Oklahoma forests are better managed and more productive, with clear-cutting now aiding timber improvement. Elbert L. Little, retired U.S. Forest Service dendrologist and private consultant, summarizes a two month study for the state agriculture forestry division highlighting improved fire protection, faster tree growth, and full utilization of timber. Little’s work traces back to 1930, noting past virgin pines logged, mills closing, and replanting lag.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Elbert L. Little
U.S. Forest Service
State Department of Agriculture
Forestry Division
Little
U S Good Competitor Thanks To Soybean Crop
A senior Agriculture Department official says record 1977 soybean harvests keep the United States competitive in world markets while Brazil and other rivals will stiffen competition. He notes rising foreign crushing capacity and warns of variable prices despite large crop size.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Kelly M. Harrison
Department
Brazil
U.S
Harrison
Land of Lincoln Soybean Association
Champaign
Ill
China
Japan
Noble Foundation Bulls Finish 140-Day Performance Test
Persistent bad weather did not hinder 62 young sires in the Noble Foundation test. The group posted an average daily gain of 3.55 pounds and feed conversion of 8.32 pounds per pound of gain. Five divisions saw averages above 4 pounds. The 1977 78 test closes with a sale of qualifying bulls this Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Oklahoma
Noble Foundation
Put a Farmer on the Fed Board Urged by Congressmen
Two Midwestern congressmen urge President Carter to appoint a farmer to the Federal Reserve Board when Burns is replaced. They argue agriculture must be represented on the board, noting farm debt and credit access are central farm concerns and urging a candidate with strong agricultural background to reflect rural interests.
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Washington
Carter
Fed
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve System
U.S
Senate
John J. Cavanaugh
D-Neb
John C. Culver
D Lown
Culver
Cavanaugh
America
Carter pushes grain production cuts despite farmer resistance
An AP summary reports that 47 percent of farmers in key feed grain states won t participate in a voluntary acreage reduction plan while Carter proceeds. The plan requires a 5 percent cut in corn and sorghum planted land, barley at 20 percent, and setting aside one acre for every 10 planted, with sanctions for non participation. The administration also raised annual storage payments to 25 cents per bushel under a three year reserves program.
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Carter Washington
Carter
Bergland
Congress
Agriculture Department
Fort Worth Hosts Farm Show And Tractor Pull
Champion tractor pullers from across the nation gather at Tarrant County Convention Center March 10 11 and 12 for the 7th annual Southwest Championship Tractor Pull. Modified super stock and stock classes compete for over 30000 in prize money. The Southwest Hardware and Implement Association sponsors the event. Exhibits at the Farm Show run 10 30 a m to 5 30 p m daily with free admission to the show and paid pulls starting 7 p m Friday and Saturday 6 p m Sunday.
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Tarrant County Convention Center
R. B. Allen
Southwest Hardware and Implement Association
Southwest Farm Show
Milk Price Supports May Go Up
Dairy farmers may see a 3.1 percent increase in federal milk price supports effective April 1 due to a semiannual adjustment tied to the parity index. The 3.1 percent rise from Oct 1, 1976, would lift the support to about $9.28 per 100 pounds of manufacturing-grade milk if the trend holds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
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