Rural health push by electric cooperatives advances
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association plans a strong push into rural health issues next year pending member approval. The group, representing about 1,000 co-ops serving 6.3 million customers in 46 states, seeks major congressional pressure for basic health care reforms with emphasis on rural areas.
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Washington
National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn
NRECA
Congress
Spohessian
Bill Alexander
D-Ark
Robert D. Partridge
Egyptians Still Pay Cash for Farm Products
Egypt remains a major cash buyer of US farm goods, with projected purchases near 350 million dollars for the current fiscal year, nearly triple the 1973-74 total. About 80 percent paid cash, while long term credit under Food for Peace covers wheat, rice, and tobacco. A separate 15 million dollar line supports cotton purchases.
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Washington
Egypt
Agriculture Department
Jom B. Parker
Department
Economic Research Service
U.S
Parker
Kuhfuss Applauds Meat Buyers for Light Calf Purchases
William J. Kuhfuss president of the American Farm Bureau Federation credited meat packers and retailers for increasing purchases of light calves and vealers as a long term move to reduce beef supplies. He warned feeders face serious finances with feeder cattle at half the price of last year and light calves at unprofitable levels, predicting the oversupply could depress prices for months.
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Park Ridge
Ill
William J. Kuhfuss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Kuhfuss
Gloomy mood from Iowa farmers amid floods and high costs
Des Moines reports four Drake University journalism seniors interview state officials, farmers and experts about farm finances. Farmers describe a harsh year with flood, hail, frost, and inflation slashing income and forcing higher prices for fertilizer, fuel, and labor.
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Drake University School of Journalism
Farmers face higher costs as crop prices rise
Farmers report fertilizer and seed costs up sharply this year with dry weather causing hail damage and flooding. Virgil Thompson notes seed costs and fuel pressures, while Altman and Messer discuss sky‑high machinery prices and fuel shortages. Some hail, replanting, and weak grain test weights mark a disastrous season.
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Virgil Thompson
Coon Rapids
Thompson
Rosenberger
Altman
Messer
Viclin
Allman
Dysart
Central Iowa Conference On Food Set in February
MARSHALLTOWN Iowa UPI officials said the first Central Iowa food conference will be Feb 15 with sponsorship by the Iowa Valley Community College district. U S officials said Earl Butz or a delegate may attend a one day public event. Panelists include Walter Goeppinger J Merrill Anderson Dr William Arion and Brian de Silva. Topics cover world food conference outcomes food trade and energy links.
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Central Iowa
Marshalltown
UPI
U.S
Earl Butz
Walter Goeppinger
Boone
The
National Corn Growers
J. Merrill Anderson
Newton
Jawa Farm Bureau Federation
William Arion
Town State University
Brian de Silva
ISU
Buri
Ovenee
United States
DDT Alternatives Hold Future Promise
Washington Forest Service report to EPA highlights three promising materials to replace DDT in tussock moth control. Varbaryl a chemical insecticide and two biological agents a nucleopolyhedrosis virus and Bacillus thuringiensis offer effective options with fewer environmental impacts.
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Washington
Forest Service
Promisi Ag
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Classified ads show daily changes across listings
Local classified pages reflect constant updates with new items for sale services and notices. Readers can browse fresh postings daily to discover furniture vehicles jobs and collectibles while spotting price changes and new listings.
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