Agriculture income and sales trends in 1970s United States
John C. White explains that despite high food costs in the 1970s, the U S maintains abundant, high quality food with only modest price increases for consumers. He compares farm prices to overall costs, shows livestock price gaps over 20 years, and notes parity remains about 80 percent of the general economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Minimum Tillage New Technique
Texas conservation farmers adopt minimum tillage to cut air pollution and costs by planting into undisturbed mulch and using herbicides for weed control. The system preserves a year long soil cover, reduces erosion, saves tractor trips, and benefits wildlife, with moisture retention and better seedling survival noted. costs rise mainly from herbicides. Technical guidance comes from Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Epic Cummins
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Robert Lee
Cummins
Soil Conservation Service
Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District
Clean Air Leaders Include Dallas Houston And San Antonio
A recent survey by Mitre Corp for the EPA ranks the 10 cities with the cleanest air. Dallas Houston and San Antonio top the list, joined by San Francisco Boston Seattle Kansas City Memphis Columbus and Toledo. The report cites natural ventilation and active citizen groups as key factors, notes reliance on natural gas and landfills, and highlights efforts to reduce emissions and promote recycling. Citizens are urged to contact local air pollution offices or the League of Women Voters for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
San Francisco
California
Boston
Massachusetts
Seattle
Washington
Kansas City
Missouri
Memphis
Tennessee
Columbus
Ohio
Toledo
Lake Erie
Mitre Corporation
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Broadway
New York
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agri-Business News
Armcast
Texas Department of Agriculture
John C. White
Tion
Butane
Propane
DIAL
Blackwell
Today's Health News
The
American Medical Association
General Telephone