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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1972
Page
5
Washington reports say ranchers push to treat Agent Orange as military surplus for widespread use on grazing lands. EPA officials warn surplus stockpiles likely not to be declared, noting health concerns from dioxins and impurities while disposal by high temperature furnaces is considered.
In Brattleboro Wisconsin two registered Holstein bulls have been designated Gold Medal Sires by the Milk Holstein Frisian Association of America. They are Wis Pioneer Supreme Con 200M VG owned by E Richard Loren Erale Holstein Farm Waukuell and Knollside Ivanhoe Antares Star 1443198 EX owned by Elmer Matter Postville.
Federal auditors report the $55 000 payment limit on farm subsidies did not meaningfully reduce total expenditures for cotton wheat and feed grain programs last year. A GAO review of 98 producers in six states showed only modest savings despite the limit.
Washington UPI reports recent surveys show strong backing for President Nixon among farmers despite some discontent with farm policies. Polls indicate Nixon leads over Muskie Humphrey and McGovern in farmer preferences, with price supports and program satisfaction cited as key factors.
Fifteen bulls tested at two Iowa stations show gains over four pounds daily. Breeds include Angus, Polled Hereford, Charolais, Simmental, Maine-Anjou and Murray Grey. A Simmental-Polled Hereford crossbred bull from Robert Rawson sets a state record with 4.54 pounds per day at 112 days.
Delaware county extension youth committee selected 16 members for 4-H summer events. Delegates will attend the Citizenship Shortcourse at the National 4-H Center in Washington from June 3 to 12. Named participants include Deanna Ahrens Kris Barger Becky Bennett Mary Broghammer Vicki Drinkwater Eileen Hall Elizabeth Hall Mary Jo Hargrefen Sandra Petlon Mary Pins Janice Burns Julie Schnieders Mary Yuska Grailing Hall Steve Jones Larry Kelchen Randy Marquardt Gary NiI.
Names including Mike Ryan Joe Schmit and Dave Ventelcher appear for a 4 H trip and a state conference at LeW State University Ames June 13 to 16. Other participants Cheryl Hoffmann Ruth Kittleson Jacque Leslein Ellen McMahon Julie Olson Yuail Petlon Maxine McEnany Janet Harrington Chris Marquardt Randy Bishop Tim Britt Phil DeShaw Tom Gaffrey Steve Kelchen Rich Kintze Clyde Ries listed. Area camp at state camping center near Madrid June 12 Rose Mary Keppler Colleen Doyle Shirley Oberbroeckling Shirley Eke Caralyn Jasper Elaine Minor Mary Siegel Barbara Swanson.
Representatives Sandra Wieser Terry Worm Harvey Robinson and Loras Burkle participate in a conservation workshop at the State 4H camp on July 24. A leadership conference at the same camp runs July 24 through July 3 with Rick Gienapp Gert Lou Grimm and Ann McMahon in attendance.
Linn county H leaders announce spring organizing session on April 19 with two sessions at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m at the Linn Co-Op Oil building in Marion Fair books will be distributed and the summer schedule discussed at the meeting.
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