Roundup of Linn County Farm Enrollment and County News
The Linn County ASCS extends office hours to 8 p.m. for the final enrollment day with 682 farmers signed up by Thursday morning, about 30 percent of county farmers. Jim Michaels is elected president of Buchanan County Cattlemen's Association with officers named. Winneshiek County Fair plans a 60 by 120 foot show barn to be built by Heying Manufacturing Co. in Calmar, with the show ring to be ready before the Aug. 8–12 fair, replacing open-air facilities.
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Linn County
ASCS
Donella Brady
Linn Ascs
Independence
Jim Michaels
Stanley
Buchanan County Cattlemen’s Association
Bill Ryan
Coggan
Frank Fenner
Jesup
Harlan Peterson
Aurora
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Heying Manufacturing Co
Calmar
Lounsberry
Carter
Iowa Farm Bureau
Dean Kleckner
Rudd
Kleckner
Oklahoma Accused Over Diesel Fuel Shortage Claims
Iowa officials blame Oklahoma for diesel supply problems as Tulsa area suppliers reportedly delayed deliveries. The Midwest Energy Task Force identified Oklahoma as not reporting diesel shortages while Iowa warns of potential shortages impacting corn planting.
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Oklahoma
Iowa
Midwest Governors’ Conference Energy Task Force
Tom
Tauke
Tulsa
Okla
Diesel fuel crunch hits Iowa farmers and leaders urge action
Agriculture Secretary Lounsberry pressed for more diesel as Iowa farm states face tight supplies. Tauke said Sun Oil will allocate 78 000 barrels monthly, with 80 percent of last May’s Iowa allocation. Kerr McGee and Standard Oil shifts worsen shortages, while farmers push for extended signup deadlines and quicker delivery.
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Bob Lounsberry
Iowa
Sun Oil
Tauke
Sun Oil Co
Kerr-McGee
Standard Oil
Indiana
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