Cowboys on This King Ranch All Wear Turbans
ADAROUCH Morocco AP reports King Ranch in Morocco started in 1971 to save Santa Gertrudis cattle from extinction. The operation now spans 125000 acres with 10000 cattle making it North Africa’s largest farm. Moroccan farmers embrace the cattle and invest in new ranches while guardianship of the herd includes strict breeding controls.
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King Ranch
Adarouch
Morocco
Texas
Mecca
Raoul Estrade
Adaroudh King Ranch
North Africa
Estrade
Kleberg
Meknes
Rabat
King Hassan II
King Ranch, Inc
Herbigation May Replace Hoe In Irrigated Farms
A growing number of farmers mix weed killer with irrigation water to replace hoeing. Prof. Paul E. Fischbach cites herbicide incorporation as the most efficient method, with potential to boost output and cut labor on irrigated lands. Risks include groundwater pollution without proper anti-pollution devices and system failures. Dr. Robert H. Callihan notes data gaps and differing herbicide rates may be needed. Fischbach calls herrigation a significant advance for U S agriculture.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Fischbach
Klers
Robert H. Callihan
University of Idaho
U. S
Weather Outlook for the Nation Says 30-Day Trends
The National Weather Service outlines a 30 day forecast detailing broad patterns across regions. Expect variable temperatures and intermittent precipitation with potential storm activity in certain areas.
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National Weather Service
Welfare Reform Plan May Cut Food Stamp Impact
Washington reports a USDA study warns welfare reform could reduce nutrition for some needy families. The economists find food stamps boost food spending by two to three times cash for very low income households, while cash supplements yield only 20 to 30 cents of extra food purchase per dollar. For higher income ranges, cash and food stamps are more similar in effect.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
USDA
Coming Farm Auctions A Sequence of Close Out Sales
A dated listing of farm auction events from January with multiple sales including machinery, cattle, hay, and miscellaneous goods. Locations span Clarence, Whittier, Mancheser, Calamus, Mechanicsville, Delhi, Newhall, Linn County Home near Marion, Norway, Robins, and Norway, with buyers and organizers such as Arnold Gilbert, Dick Root, Leonard Darey, Donald Barclay, Richard and Herman Hesseling, Howard E Ambdenstock, Wilbur Harbach, Marvin Schlotterbeck, Weaver Witwer Farms, Orval Unash, and Robert Becker. The ad runs through January 18 with various start times.
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Hay
Dick Root
Whittier
Leonard Darey
Donald Barclay
Mancheser
Mach
Richard
Herman Hesseling
Calamus
Howard E. Ambdenstock
Mechanicsville
Wilbur Harbach
Delhi
Marvin Schlotterbeck
Newhall
Weaver
Witwer Farms
Linn
Marion
Richard and
Chester Risdale
Norway
Robins
Robert Becker
Food stamp program affects household food spending
A study notes that dollar food stamps do not fully translate into extra food spending as some recipients swap cash for other needs. Allocations vary by income with about 14 million people receiving stamps. a family of four with $30 or less cash income gets 150 dollars in stamps monthly, while higher income earners pay most of their stamps with cash. The report also explains that most bread ingredients account for only a fifth of loaf cost.
Farm Bureau membership hits new high nationwide
PARK RIDGE Illinois. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports a record 2,393,731 members for the past year. An increase of 100,051 marks the fourth straight year above 100,000 and the 14th straight year of growth, with the Iowa Farm Bureau reaching its 1974 membership quota.
Massachusetts Still Tops Cranberry State Despite Wisconsin Challenge
Massachusetts remains the leading cranberry producer with 935000 barrels by November 1 as Wisconsin exhibits rising competition. Wisconsin yields about 840000 barrels while New Jersey and Washington produce 240000 and 100000 respectively. Temperature drops in September hurt Wisconsin’s crop though still larger than last year, and Massachusetts faces land pressure as bogs give way to housing. Prices rose from 27 to 30 cents per one pound box.
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Plymouth
Mass
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Cape Cod
New Jersey
Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Johnson Pork Queen Entry Deadline Nears
IOWA CITY The deadline is nearing for entries in the Johnson county pork queen contest announced by Mrs. Leroy Kasper publicity chairman. Entrants must be 17 to 19 years old and a daughter of a Johnson county Pork Producers Assn. member. A five minute oral essay on pork promotion consumption or production is required.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Leroy Kasper
Johnson County Pork Producers Assn
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Argentina
Robert Kleberg, Jr
Australia
Weather Outlook
Gazette
Arnold Gilbert
Clarence
Sun
Farm News
Klinger’s
5Th Avenue SE
Farm Bureau
The
Iowa Farm Bureau
By Daniel Q. Haney
Chester Cross
Wareham
Med McLay
Morris Plana Savings Institution
MorAmerica Financial Corporation
Morris Plan
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Bellendort Clinton
Des Mones
Dubuque
Burlington
Iowa
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