Peanut trends persist despite Carter win
The Dairy and Foods roundup notes peanut jewelry and snacks remain popular with the Trendy Set a year after Jimmy Carter took office, but federal data show little shift in overall shelled peanut demand for eating and processing. It also covers soil conservation cuts proposed for 1979, half staff reductions, and a drought era context.
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Dick Clark
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Corporate land ownership sparks rural concern in US
A farming expert on Farm Digest warns corporate and non farm ownership of farmland could erode soil and harm rural communities citing high land prices. An agricultural economist notes erosion risks while another expert urges calm about non farm investment in land.
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Mixed up Easter Bull Pets on Florida Ranch
A yearling Brahman bull raised as a pet with two dogs near Sebring Florida reportedly acts like a dog. The article discusses the impact of investment on small towns and farmland prices, with economists and agricultural leaders debating land use, ownership restrictions, and erosion risks. See Sunday's PARADE.
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Sebring
Fla
Sam
Iowa town plans 76 foot steel corn stalk by I 80
The Community Club of Shelby aims to build a 76 foot high steel corn stalk beside Interstate 80 to greet visitors. It will feature eight leaves a tassel top an 8 foot ear of corn and imaginative touches including half a hog and half a cow. Federal rules limiting height to 80 feet with red blinking lights prompted a reduced height.
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Shelby
Iowa
Dwight Eckel
Iowa farm prices rise as hog market hits two year high
Iowa steer prices reach a two year high while hogs posted the week’s gains in Omaha Sioux City and Peoria. Corn and soybeans fell. average mixed grade hogs sold for 48.32 at 200-220 pounds the top since July 1976. Multiple farm auctions with dates February 14 to 22 listed.
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Sioux City
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