Monk parakeet invasion pressures U.S. crops
The monk parakeet, a bright green bird about blue jay size with a parakeet face, is expanding across 28 states from Florida to Maine. Experts warn it could devastate crops if unchecked, with 4,100 wild nesting pairs and growing, and New York and Virginia pursuing eradication while a temporary 1972 import ban remains in force.
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Susan Merrill
New York
America
Monk
Florida
Maine
New Jersey
Michigan
Iliness
United States
Jain Renkavinsky
South America
Argentina
Ward Stone
New York State
Flushing
Monk Parikeet Watchers
Lie Birds
Belport
Lum Island
Virginia
Joseph Oj. Hickey
University of Wisconsin
U.S
Butz expects exports to reach 19 billion
Agriculture Secretary Earl C. Butz forecast U.S. farm exports may total 19 billion dollars in fiscal 1974, up from 12.9 billion in 1973. He cited exports as a major source of foreign exchange and urged open trading through GATT negotiations to keep agriculture strong. He warned against repeating past trade splits and emphasized agriculture as the nation’s largest industry and employer.
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Butz
Washington
Earl C. Butz
U. S
Buzz
Indianapolis
Ind
Auction notices and sales across multiple farms
A fragmented listing of December auctions near Independence and nearby towns. Items include foals cattle hay antiques farm equipment hardware and dairy stock with times and locations such as 3 miles west of Independence and 2 miles northwest of Wik Womaburn.
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Pam
Mack
Poods
Calvin Ketling
Mi. W
Independence
Vole
Woam
Holsteiny
Mach
Sergi Haims
Finil
Neal Ryan
Wes
Mise
Richard Sane Chek
Benny's Hardware
Olin
Frig Bee
Cuitin
Paul Zaavaatil
Gasda
Robart Brothers
Wik Womaburn
Much
Ravan Harpon
Morray
Cloge
Ivestack
Marvin Dax
Balon
Drwilie Teagatn
Willinasborg
Doiryante
Bernard Mivesner
Lee Gaui
Loris Simon
Cascade Bes
Don Britt
Bei Jem
Charine
Bergfeld
Bernard Dan
Eutry
Vernon Motchert
Hopkinson
Aol
Ad Oruevemann
Petersburg
Den
Ray Aol
Dutuigue
Jan
Mary Cros
Sale
Igen Brothara
Dyeravilly
Don
Vale
Breckiing
New Witnna
Fan
Clana
Apa
Farm Vaie
Lavinn Sobers
Hopkinton Sos
Gee
Bom
John Lanning
Au Vale
Ghuck Maver
Kuhfuss Links Fuel Squeeze to Farm Produce Future
Farm Bureau president Wallan J Kuhfuss warned at the Des Moines meeting that fuel availability will shape domestic and export food supply next year. He noted Midwest farmers used December and January allocations for fall work, risking spring planting and harvest operations. He urged fuel tank servicing and warned against delays from administrative decisions while stressing fertilizer nitrogen and fertilizer price control policies.
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Des Moines
Wallan J. Kuhfuss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Stay Farm Bureau
Kuhfuss
Midwest
Farm economists warn on price signals and export controls
Kuhfuss argues that low wellhead prices set by the Federal Power Commission depress production and may trigger export controls if the energy crisis worsens. He cites Utah's free market pricing as a model and warns government stockpiles depress markets. He notes beef price lag and farming costs straining producers into 1074.
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Ini
Farm Bureau
Kubtnas
Kuhfuss
Federal Power Commission
Utah
Kahfuyy
U.S
Japan
Tinvis
Towa
Iowa State University
Culver Warns of Sudden Government Policy Shifts
Des Moines Congress man John Culver urged Iowa Farm Bureau on Tuesday to distrust abrupt government policy changes. He cited plans for “coloration” in agriculture and warned of reduced field staff, noting surprise announcements without prior congressional notice. He urged fair farm policy and highlighted foreign investment concerns in farmland.
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Des Moines
John Culver
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau
Ann
Culver
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Endboe Ad Ben Phan
Congress
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Bird High Rise
Frank Olson
Henning
Minn
Superbird
Bute
Garette
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fou
Kuttusa
Lance Wood
Ticlula
Joint County School
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
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