Soviets to Buy U.S. Wheat First Under New Agreement
The first shipments of U S surplus grain to the Soviet Union under a new three year agreement could begin soon. The deal covers about 750 million dollars in wheat and feed grains financed by CCC backed credit. Private exporters will handle shipments and government estimates anticipate substantial job gains in ports and transportation from expanded exports.
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Mins
Bunge Corp
Government Bases Screwworm Rules
The southeast is labeled high risk for screwworms and new rules ease shipments from infested states to other infested areas not passing through the southeast. Animals moved within or through infested regions must be dipped or sprayed and inspected for certification.
Beef Promotion to Hit Akron in October
The Ames-The Towa Beef Industry Council and Ohio beef marketing program launch a two week promo from October 9 to 21 in Akron. The campaign titled Beef in the Budget will highlight economical beef cuts with media ads in Major supermarkets in store displays civic club talks and TV appearances. A telephone survey by Ohio Cabbies and Farm Bureau women with Ohio State and Iowa State universities will evaluate the campaign’s effectiveness.
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Towa Beef Industry Council
Ohio Beef Marketing Program
Akron
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Iowa Beef Industry Council
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Eason
Beef Heifer Winners Selected at Marengo
Winners named at Marengo county fair cattle show include Angus and Hereford champions from Williamsburg with reserves listed for each breed. Crossbred and Red Angus champions come from Deep River WilHamsburg and Marenga areas with junior and senior beef showmanship titles awarded to Williamsburg participants. Dial 398 823 for further results.
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Lone Tree
Johnson County
Kay Reeve
Center
Iowa City
Beth Duffy
Marengo
Angus
Ron Kleinmeyer
Williamsburg
Randy Jones
Hereford
Rhonda Loupee
Phil Bolt
Victor
David Jordan
Deep River
Jeff Maas
Wil Hamsburg
Red Angus
Sherri Young
Marenga
Doug Owens
Homestead
Vicki Meyer
Kimothy Jones
Steven Heitshusen
Mohn Sees New Interest In Co-Ops on Campuses
AMES The climate for cooperative education is the best in 20 years a federal extension service official said at the National Institute of Cooperative Education sessions. Paul Mohn of Washington cited growing campus and city activities, noting renewed courses in business sociology and even law. He urged outreach to nonmembers to outline benefits and costs, preserving farmer control and integration with farming. Other speakers warned of stricter government rules impacting co-ops and stressed stronger management and political involvement to sustain the movement.
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Federal Extension Service
Paul Moh
Washington
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F Orward
Mobn
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Ralph Olsen
Boone Valley Cooperative Proessing Assn
Eagle Grove
Ellsworth
William A. Powell
Mid-America Dairymen
Springfield
Princeton
Government To Expand Carcass Data Service
Washington reports a government service that helps cattlemen improve herds by reporting meat yield per animal will expand nationwide. The carcass data program, piloted in Iowa Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin, will be offered across the country through cooperating livestock groups with fees paid by producers._TAG>
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