Parity Threatens Ford as Farm Economics Slide
The Agriculture Department reports parity at 70 percent on Sept 15, the lowest in 58 months, signaling farmers face higher costs than prices received. Prices for meat, dairy, and crops fall or rise with mixed signals, while consumer prices rise modestly. The report notes milk and cotton gains insufficient to offset declines in hogs, potatoes, beef, oranges, and wheat.
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Regional plan to boost obstetric care reaches mothers to be
In the United States a new regional plan coordinates three levels of hospitals to manage high risk pregnancies. Level one handles uncomplicated births, level two covers most deliveries, and level three takes the most complex cases with intensive care. Wisconsin cites its five year regional program as a model.
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Perry Henderson
Farm Population Edges Down 4.3 Percent in Past Year
Census figures show about 8.9 million people lived on U.S. farms last year, a 4.3 percent drop from 1974, amid changing definitions of what constitutes a farm and shifts in rural population. The report notes a continued rural to urban migration pattern, a rise in young farmers, and a sharp decline in Black farm residents.
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Compromise overhauls U S grain inspection system
A conference committee approved a plan to end the 40 year old private inspection system and move to federal oversight. The bill awaits House and Senate approval before going to President Ford with hopes for his signature.
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John A. Knebie
September Wholesale Prices Up
The Labor Department reports September wholesale prices rose nine tenths of 1 percent the sharpest rise in 11 months driven by higher costs for farm products and industrial goods. The gain signals increased consumer prices later and may affect the presidential campaign dynamics for Ford and Carter. Seattle note: police joke on goldfish and transit law.
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Onion Growers Crying Over Plunging Prices Across 1975
USDA market analysis shows onion prices fell sharply after a brief peak in mid 1975 with June to August averages around 5.78 per 100 pounds. Despite large crops in Idaho Oregon Michigan and Colorado total production climbs 18 percent, boosting supplies as per capita consumption trends indicate only modest gains.
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