Citrus exports race ahead of 1975 pace
U S citrus and juice exports top the 1974 record in early 1975, with Foreign Agriculture magazine citing Japan trade restrictions and world trade pact breaches by the Common Market as future risks. Edwin Bauer notes 1975-76 could surpass last season’s $245 million in fresh citrus and $76 million in citrus juice as Europe buys more grapefruit and summer fruit.
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U.S
Agriculture Department
Japan
Edwin Bauer
Europe
Australia
Weather forecast for multiple days and conditions
The forecast shows fair and partly cloudy conditions with varying highs and lows. Sunday November 7 Records include a high near 70 and a low around 43 with humidity around 40 percent.
U.S. Citrus Exports Face Mixed Outlook Amid Tariffs
Southeast Oklahoma reports 1976 77 citrus crop available as Europe Japan and Australia clamp down on imports. EU Common Market tariffs favor Mediterranean and Middle Eastern growers, clouding prospects for U.S. fresh citrus and juices and Brazil expands orange output.
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Brazil
U.S
Watkins wins 3rd District in Oklahoma ousts Beasley
Former State Sen. Wes Watkins capturing 83 percent of the vote in the 3rd District defeats Gerald Beasley Jr. by 119,195 two Wards carry margins, Watkins vows a crusade style campaign as Oklahoma’s “Little Giant from Little Dixie.” Edwards edges Dunlap in the 5th District in a tight race with 75,623 to 72,979, four independents complicating the tally.
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Ada
Mickey Edwards
Tom Dunlap
James R. Jones
Tulsa
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Ted Risenhoover
Bud Stewart
Tom Steed
Shawnee
Glenn English
Cordell
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Logan
Stephens
Stephens County
Beasley
Pontotoc County
Finley
Albert
Congress
Oklahoma
Little Giant
Little Dixie
Edwards
Dunlap
Sth
Donald Parker
Max Wolfley
Jim Smith
Robert O
Bob Buchanan
Farmers see higher soybean prices on smaller 1976 crop
Agriculture Department says farmers could see 1 to 2 dollars more per bushel for 1976 crop soybeans, with prices possibly reaching record levels if domestic and export demand holds. The 1976 harvest is about one fifth smaller, exports hold up, and stocks begin the marketing year tight at about 100 million bushels by next Sept. 1.
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Agriculture Department
Department
U.S
Mers
EPA reports 135000 farmers certified under new pesticide law
The Environmental Protection Agency notes about 135,000 farmers have completed training to qualify for using dangerous pesticides. Under amendments approved by Congress, until October 21, 1977, farmers and applicators must be certified to use highly toxic chemicals, with an eventual goal of about 1.5 million seeking certification.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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