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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
11
Des Moines report outlines land retirement programs dating to 1933 and their evolution into modern farm policy. Sen. Dick Clark notes the method helps align corn output with demand while debates focus on minimum government price supports if market prices fall below production costs.
The article reports farmers shifting to the 25 percent set-aside plan in the Feed Grain Program, with 71 percent enrollment through March 16. It discusses soybean demand, corn preference, erosion concerns, grazing provisions, andRental fees for diverted land. It notes Iowa farmers' plans to plant more corn and soybeans and mentions political debate on future farm policy and subsidies.
A 1972 dairy review shows cash sales of milk and cream totaling 7.2 billion dollars, up from 6.8 billion in 1971. Farmers marketed 116.7 of 120.3 billion pounds produced while 3.5 billion remained for farm use. Wisconsin led with 1.06 billion in marketings.
Queen Elizabeth II conferred knighthood on Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who became Sir Winston, in a historic ceremony noted decades earlier. The event marked a rare honor for Churchill, symbolizing his enduring leadership and impact on global affairs.
Independence Iowa June flight to Washington named two Youth Tour scholarship winners. Miss Bockenstedt of Strawberry Point and John Bell of Independence were among ten finalists in an all expense paid trip, leaving Des Moines June 11 and returning June 16.
Steven S. Allen, raised near Odebolt Iowa, becomes staff consultant to the House Agriculture Committee. A former Iowa State University graduate with agriculture and public policy, he previously served Rep Wiley Mayne as legislative assistant and worked as a teaching assistant in business farm management at ISU. He is the son of Stanley and Mrs Allen.
UPI reports that despite sharp price increases for eggs and poultry, higher feed costs and concerns about future profits are restraining expansion. Egg output is below 1972 levels in early 1973, with prices remaining well above 1972. broiler supplies stay slightly above 1972 in Q1 but likely run five percent below in April and May. Production of baby turkey poults lags, with some recovery possible late spring but June to December output likely down.
LaVerne Anderson of Creston Iowa laVerne Anderson was elected president of the Omaha District Federation of Federal Land Bank Association Managers and Fieldmen at its Omaha meeting. New vice president is William R Malcom from Watertown South Carolina and Donal D Green of McCook Nebraska named secretary treasurer. The two year terms on the board include Paul D Cote Decorah Iowa Marvin Penner Emmetsburg Iowa Lawrence A Vileta Council Bluffs Iowa Frank J Lavicky Lincoln Nebraska Carl E Jessen North Platte Nebraska George Breidenbach Winner South Dakota and George Hornberger Torrington Wyoming. Other directors are Charles Lavis Cedar Rapids Iowa and Leon Lilley Sioux Falls South Dakota. The federation covers 61 Federal Land Bank Associations in four states serving over 53 000 member borrowers with more than 1 billion in long term farm real estate loans.
Opening offers a territory sales role for Dri-All in Attica Indiana. Requires agricultural and sales background with training provided. Position includes company cars and all expenses paid with earnings $13,000 or more annually. Send complete work history to Box 309 Attica IN 47918.
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