USDA Stands By 4 to 5 Percent Food Price Rise
USDA economist Howard Hjort reaffirms forecast that consumer food prices will rise 4 to 5 percent this year amid prevailing weather and planting intentions for 1977. Soybeans and corn acreage plans drive potential price changes while regional reports show mixed shifts in soybean and corn plantings across Iowa Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Illinois.
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Howard Hjort
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Iowa Crop Reporting Service
Iowa
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Missouri
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Illinois
Subsoil Readings Show Mixed Moisture Across Iowa
Iowa State University reports subsoil moisture slightly below normal for mid April with good crop outlook in southeast and south central Iowa. Eastern central areas need rain for normal yields while western regions require more precipitation to lift moisture and connect soil layers.
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Robert Shaw
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Southwest
South Central
Chet's Travel Tips Anger and Accidents
Chet notes anger as a major cause of accidents highlighting its impact on travel safety. He urges calm behavior and mindful driving to reduce crashes and injuries.
Iowa 30 Day Outlook Sees Above Normal Rain and Heat
The National Weather Service forecasts above normal precipitation and above normal temperatures for Iowa over the next 30 days. Farmers should expect wetter conditions and warmer days impacting fieldwork and crop timing.
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Iowa
National Weather Service
Odor Rule Delay Sought by Iowa Farm Bureau
Ankeny hearing hears Iowa Farm Bureau urge postponement of proposed odor regulations until state and federal studies and EPA odor guidelines are completed. Harold Anderson says odors vary by quality and intensity and overly strict controls could harm farms and the state economy.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
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Farm Auctions Set Across Four Days in Region
Four farm auctions listed this week with sale times and locations. On Saturday April 16 a 10 am hardware and machinery sale near Shueyville run by Mrs. Ernest Kaplan, and an 11:30 am grain sale near Luana by Harold Guyer. Sunday April 17 has a 1 pm antiques sale near Scotch Grove headed by Art Husmann. Wednesday April 20 features a 1 pm farm sale near Chelsea run by Richard Posekany.
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Shueyville
Harold Guyer
Luana
Art Husmann
Scotch Grove
Richard Posekany
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