Soviet Grain Buying Probed Delayed by Senate Business
The AP reports a Senate probe into Soviet grain dealings and USDA crop forecasts is stalled by other legislative work. The National Farmers Union urges a full inquiry into multinational grain firms, their influence on policy, and the 1977–72 era buying patterns, with hearings sought by multiple committees.
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Washington
Senate
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
National Farmers Union
Robert Dole
R-Kan
George McGovern
D-S.c
Senate Agriculture Committee
Dole
USDA
CIA
Cattle Inventory Drop May Slow As Prices Rise
Government experts say beef prices have climbed to an average of 34.53 per 100 pounds, up from 1976 and 1975 levels, while U.S. cattle inventory fell to under 116.3 million head by Jan 1, the latest report notes a potential slowdowns in 1978 inventory declines amid improving demand.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
U.S
USDA
Campaign against screwworms yields strong results
Government reports show a dramatic drop in screwworm infestations from 29,671 cases in 1976 to 458 in the United States by 1977. Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Arkansas recorded decreases as the sterilized male release program and Mission 77 efforts expanded, with total economic losses from screwworms estimated at up to $132 million in 1976.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Texas
Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Arkansas
Mexico
Dave Goodman
Three Good Choices Of Legumes For Pasture
Extension director Ken Robinson recommends three legume options for spring pasture seeding: sweet clover, white clover, and red clover. Sweet clover is biennial and widely adapted, white clover thrives in moist eastern Oklahoma soils, and red clover is short lived and should reseed biennially. Also consider annual lespedeza like Koran or Kobe after frost, with lime and fertilizer plans based on soil tests. establish by grazing grass short and broadcasting inoculated seed, trampling in seed.
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Ken Robinson
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Robinson
Kobe
Row Width Changes Sorghum Yield Advice From OSU Agronomist
Oklahoma sorghum growers may see a 15 to 20 percent yield boost in 1978 by narrowing row width from 40 to 30 inches with caution. OSU agronomist Dr Merrill notes benefits depend on equipment, irrigation, moisture, and planting density, citing Texas trials and Perkins dryland tests. Wider rows raise soil temperatures and weeds. 30-inch rows often perform best with mid densities, while irrigation favors 40-inch spacing.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Agronomist
Texas
Oklahoma State University
Lawrence Morrill
Merrill
U.S. Announces First Soybean Sale to Soviet Union
The Agriculture Department said Russia bought 200000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans, the first sale in the current marketing year. The 1976-77 period saw 889300 tons sold, with 9.9 million tons of grain sales to Russia this year. Farmers yielded a record 46.7 million tons last year.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Russia
Government Urged To Decide On Ham Issue
Meat processors and pig farmers press Agriculture Secretary Bergland to rule on ham labeling for poultry. They seek prohibition of calling turkey meat ham and a ban on ham use on poultry labels, urging prompt action or potential legal action.
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Washington
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
The
American Meat Institute
National Pork Producers Council
Department
Bergland
Judging Of Meat Set For March 4
The Southeast District Meats Judging Contest will be held March 4 at Ada's Wickham Packing Company with trophies and prizes donated by Wickham. Fourteen 4-H teams from 16 counties will identify retail cuts, grade quality, and suggest cooking methods.
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Ada
Wickham Packing Company
Wickham
4-H
Oklahoma
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