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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1978
Page
1
EPA's new rules mandate restricted use labels for 2000 products and require 1,000,000 certified farmers and 233,000 certified applicators. Certification, labeling costs, and penalties are outlined as the agency moves to control hazardous ingredients and protect health and environment.
Galen B. Brubaker, a Rocky Mount Virginia farmer, elected chairman of the Federal Farm Credit Board the top policy group for the Farm Credit System and Farm Credit Administration. Alfred Underdahl Hebron North Dakota named vice chairman, succeeding E Rid dell Sage. Jon F. Greeneisen Falls Church Virginia re-elected secretary and remains on the Farm Credit Administration staff.
The Agriculture Department reports an 11 percent drop in honey production to about 176.3 million pounds from 198.7 million in 1976, with an average price of 53 cents per pound. Yield per colony fell to 40.9 pounds from 46.4, due to drought in California, cold winter in Florida and New York, and a dry, cool year reducing honey flow in North Dakota.
The Southern Oklahoma Appaloosa Association released show dates in Holdenville on April 15 Tishomingo May 29 Sulphur June 11 and Ardmore September 24 A tentative show is planned for McAlester July 15 and an open show at Marietta Frontier Days June 3 4 Officers for the year are Lorenzo V Fusco Sr Calvin president Bill Vinson Marietta vice president Susan Wiseman McAlester secretary and Mrs Fusco treasurer Directors include Al Ofsak Davis Pete Rozzell Vince Fusco Jr Calvin J McDonald and Doug Holden Each entry lists named individuals and locations as shown in the association schedule.
Oklahoma export expert Ed O Rourke of Union Equity in Enid predicts no $4 to $5 futures this year despite global shortfalls boosting export demand. He says China’s purchases remain unlikely, FTIS delays choke shipments, and US prices will largely set world levels while Canada and Australia face crop shortfalls.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland moves to expand the billion bushel grain reserve by allowing early entry of 1977 wheat oats and barley into the federal reserve starting March 1 with corn and sorghum to follow. The program aims to lift prices by curbing supply while loans mature over three years with incentives of 20 cent per bushel yearly for major grains and 15 cents for oats.
A 1975 Agriculture Department study finds the United States loses about 2.8 billion tons of cropland yearly to water erosion. The national average is 9 tons per acre, with regional highs and lows ranging from 23 to 1 tons per acre. Had no conservation efforts been made, losses would reach 3.8 billion tons. The report says producing food and fiber by 2000 remains feasible with acceptable erosion levels.
A March 2 meeting in Oklahoma City will discuss proposed regulations of the 1978 Peanut Program. Pontotoc County ASCS Committee Chair Aun McCullar announced the 10 am session at the OSU Extension Center. Washington DC peanut specialists will present proposals and field questions during a public comment period.
The United States registers registered Ireland’s Simmental cattle as duty free after USDA review of records from the Irish Simmental Cattle Society. The action expands eligible imports to include these purebred cattle from Ireland.
Donald Cothren of Stratford was elected president and Wayne Holland of Vanoss area was chosen secretary at the Oklahoma Young Farmers state convention in Stillwater. Cothren, a long‑time member, farmed about 1800 acres north of Stratford and runs a registered Hereford operation with his father. Holland, a Vanoss rancher and teacher, operates Charolais cattle and supports 4‑H and FFA show stock.
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