Swindle Hits Eighty Michigan Grain Farmers
About 80 farmers in southwestern Michigan lost nearly 700000 in a grain scheme linked to trucker Don Daglow who admitted larceny and arranged a plea deal. Farmers split on justice with some pressing for repayment while Daglow vows to pay back and continues hauling grain.
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Reading
Mich
Michigan
Don Daglow
Daglow
Main Street
Randall Wigent
Hillsdale County
Lawrence Hayes Jr
Wigent
Oklahoma residents warm to life but cool on federal government
A University of Oklahoma survey finds 53 percent of Oklahoma adults very satisfied with life in the United States, yet about 29 percent blame the federal government for lowering quality of life. Only 22 percent rate state government as good or very good on being up to date, while 80 percent praise local public services.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Center For Economic and Management Research
United States
Oklahoma
Washington
Ford adviser forecasts more agricultural research spending
Dr. H Guyford Stever, head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, says Carter's administration will likely boost funding for agricultural research and food production. He notes a shift from the environmental era to a mature attitude and expects evidence in next year’s federal budget and legislation. He cites advances in crop protein extraction, animal genetics, and crop residue products.
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Washington
Ford
Jimmy Carter
H. Guyford Stever
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Stever
Record soybean crop likely if prices stay high
USDA analyst said near record soybean acreage could be planted in 1977 if current price advantages over corn persist. He noted a possible 55 million acres, approaching 1973’s record, with stockpiles and prices depending on demand and weather.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
George W. Kramer
USDA
Economic Research Service
Department
Kramer
Cattle industry shows signs of profit and stability ahead
After years of losses the cattle industry may swing to profit as herds are reduced to balance supply and demand. USDA outlook notes uneven profits across producers but forecasts beef prices rising in 1977 with a slower, steadier climb than 1975.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Richard J. Crom
Department
Economic Research Service
Cram
Corn crop forecast reaches record 6.06 billion bushels
The Agriculture Department projects a record 6.06 billion bushels of corn for this year, up 198 million from October and 3 percent from last month. Officials cite ample supplies that should cool consumer prices through mid-1977, with a national yield of 85.5 bushels per acre and strong fall harvest progress. Don Paarlberg notes meat supplies will be ample and food prices likely rise modestly early next year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Don Paarlberg
USDA
Corn Remains a Cash Crop Amid Price Swings
Farmers in the Corn Belt face volatile prices as exports ease and a potential bumper 1977 crop looms. With cattle markets rebounding slowly, farmers weigh government loan rates and price supports under the upcoming Carter administration to avoid surplus stocks.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Europe
Japan
U.S
Agriculture Department
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Ronnie Denham
Susan Speed
Randy Bryant
Vicki Stone
John Whelchel
Jan Brown
Sherri Milner
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