Loan rate hike boosts wheat and feed loans
The Ford administration raised production loan rates for wheat and feed grains citing agriculture goals and global markets. Wheat loans jumped from 1.50 to 2.25 per bushel, corn from 3.25 to 1.50, soybeans remained at 2.50, with effects on 1976 and next year crops. Officials say the move eases rural credit tightness and supports exports while farmers debate market reality.
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Ford Administration
Jimmy Carter
John A. Knebel
Knebel
Knebet
USDA
Knebe
White House
Ford
Kansas
OMB
Farmers discuss farm issue priorities in toll free survey
The Agriculture Council of America conducted a neutral eight hour toll free survey with aides to Ford and Carter collecting farmer opinions on price supports trade embargoes and inflation. About 500 calls were answered though hundreds more failed to connect amid jammed lines. Dale Hendricks said the council remains neutral and aims to place farm issues high on national priorities.
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Washington
Agriculture Organization
Agriculture Council of America
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Carter
The
Agriculture Council
Dale Hendricks
Prices to Stay High for Oilseed Worldwide
The Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts world demand for high-protein oilseed meals will keep prices elevated through 1977. U.S. soybeans are down 18 percent, driving a 3.5 million ton drop in projected production, while improvements in Brazilian and Argentine crops, Soviet sunflower harvests, and U.S. cottonseed outlook offer some optimism.
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Washington
Foreign Agricultural Service
United States
FAS
Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
U.S
EPA allows expert consult for unlisted pests in farming
Washington AP reports the EPA issued a two step policy to aid farmers when pests attack crops beyond labeled uses. Step one finds an EPA approved pesticide with a knowledgeable expert. step two uses only pesticides registered for the crop or site. The policy, effective since Sept 21, requires experts to meet strict experience and education standards and may involve land grant staff, public agencies, private pest managers, or industry scientists.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Federal Register of Regulations
Tobacco as Protein Source Sparks Health Debate
Research at Beltsville ARS indicates 12 to 17 percent of tobacco could be high quality protein usable for food through homogenized leaf curing. Dr Tso notes the process can remove pollutants while linking smoke elements to plant extracts, though economic practicality and health impacts remain uncertain.
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Washington
Agricultural Research Service Station
Beltsville, Md
T.C. Tso
Tso
Smok
ARS
Dole Influence Seen In Farm Policy Shifts
The Ford Dole ticket faces crop impact as policy shifts follow Dole’s farm ties. Amid sugar duties, meat import quotas, and a rise in loan rates, officials warn of potential grain stock buildup and market volatility. USDA commentary is unsettled as wheat and corn prices swing and loan terms widen to 2.25 a bushel with storage and interest costs.
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Washington
Ford
Bob Doije
K-han
GOP
Agriculture Committee
U.S
National Guard Armory Under Construction North of Ada
Final site grading progresses at the National Guard Armory site north of Ada airport. An Organizational Maintenance Shop of 4,000 square feet, costing 191,877 dollars, will service equipment in this region. The 25,000 square foot armory, costing 567,806 dollars, features a learning center classrooms drill area kitchen and rifle range and will host about 300 Guardsmen. Ada’s H Todd Sons Construction Co. builds on a 10 acre lot donated by the City of Ada.
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National Guard
Ada
Bob Pearman
Oklahoma City
H. Todd Sons’ Construction Company
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Butz
Office of Management and Budget
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