Trade policy could help farmers in the 1990 farm bill
Senate Agriculture Committee chair Patrick Leahy urges a coordinated foreign trade policy to boost farm income. He calls for targeting promising markets and a long term development strategy while noting budget limits. Crowder explains Export Enhancement Program criteria amid concerns over EC subsidies.
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Farm income outlook improves but trails record levels
An Agriculture Department report Tuesday projects net cash income at 52 to 57 billion dollars for the year, and net farm income at 44 to 49 billion, both below the 1988-1989 peaks. Secretary Yeutter noted improving farm sector indicators, with debt ratios down and farmland values rising after census revisions.
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Iowa farmers paid for grain losses from five elevators
The Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board approved 419 220 in claims to 61 farmers hurt by grain stored at five financially distressed elevators. Dawson Elevator Nevada received 269 655, Lenox Elevator Lenox 24 322, Burmel Brothers Leighton 82 352, Stuart Feed and Grain Services Stuart 31 931, Feeder Supply Audubon 10 961. Three claims were denied.
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