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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1976
Page
3
Washington AP reports new federal beef quality definitions go into effect, widening prime and choice grades to include meat with less marbling. The change aims to cut cattle costs and keep retail prices down while meat may appear unchanged to consumers. Last year court challenges delayed implementation before the final ruling cleared.
District Court Judge Patrick Higginbotham denied a temporary injunction sought by the Texas baby beef industry claiming the new standards would dry up their market and raise consumer costs. Hearing on a permanent injunction scheduled within 45 days. USDA spokesman notes baby beef from Texas makes up about 2 percent of U S beef and a leaner grade could result from the new system.
The GAO reports foreign grain buyers face no effective recourse when U S grade certificates misstate quality or weight. Inspections tied to final certificates bind buyers to pay, even if shipments abroad show higher broken kernels and foreign matter. Cases cited include a 380,320 bushel corn shipment with 25 percent damaged kernels and a 714,984 bushel wheat load with 7 to 22 percent contrasting grain.
A group of about 63 Iowa towns convenes March 4 at Clarke county fairground to discuss possible legal action over delinquent NFO dues. Organizer Dorothy Jones says members consider hiring lawyers to test if the NFO membership agreement is binding. Return-to-membership rules include a 10-day nudge every three years, with automatic renewal on missed notice.
Auction notices list multiple sales across towns including Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, Holbrook area, and nearby locales. Items include machinery, livestock, and miscellaneous goods with times around 10:30 am to 1 pm and dates in February and March. Names such as Mike Ryan, Stephen AteDinel, Leon Hawkins, Wilfred Englebirt, and Duane Brennenan appear as organizers or bidders.
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