Poage Attacks Administration Over Rural Aid Changes
Rep. W R Poage accuses the administration of underhanded methods in farm policy moves including raising REA loan rates from 2 percent to 5 percent and dismantling several rural programs such as REAP and disaster emergency loans. He says these actions harm rural living and ignore Congress’s funding and authority.
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Washington
UPI
House Agriculture Committee
W. R. Poage
Texas
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Poage
Sillalion
Congress
Poor Peanut Crop Reported in India
Washington reports a poor 1972 peanut crop in India may trigger imports of up to 200000 tons of oilseeds and oils for the 1972-73 marketing year. Trade sources say imports could absorb 45 percent of the shortfall, stabilizing consumer supplies while U S soy oil purchases appear unlikely.
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Washington
UPI
India
U.S. Agriculture Department
U.S
Europe
Siher
Department
Coming Farm Auctions Near West Branch and Surrounding Areas
A scattered list of upcoming farm auctions across multiple nearby locales. Entries mention closeout sales with cattle, sheep, machinery, and goods. buyers include Rob ert Miller Leo Gudenhaul Ralph Buncon Marvin Toninka and others. Locations span 5 miles northeast of Garna to southeast of Avan with dates in January and early February.
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Tee Vilar Patersen
West Branch
Frliedan
Amy Mach
Robert Miller
Ive Ini
Wottava
Ain
Leo Gudenhaul
Avan
Sats
Vinnes
Karold Waltagh
Shellsbure
Thursy
Hay
Richard Shetlers
Frehanicsville
Exports and Farm Policy Shape 1973 Outlook
AP report outlines two key questions for 1973 farmers: growth of export sales and the shape of government crop programs. It highlights a strong 1972 export year, near record farm income, and administration plans for marketiented changes, acreage set asides, and flexibility in farm policy as Agriculture Secretary Butz argues for less government rigidity.
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Don Kentil
Washington (Ap
Nixon
U.S
G.O.P
Congress
Soviet Union
USDA
Agriculture
Farl L. Bula
Gul
Associated Press
Butz
Bula
Washington County Hog Clinic Planned in Washington
Washington County plans a swine production clinic at the YMCA community room in Washington on Wednesday March 3 from 9:20 am to 1:00 pm. The program covers forest developments in swing onlook, swine nutrition, low cost pit starters, high lysing corn, feed additives, litter size effects on profits, and finishing growth. Speakers include Dr. John Berthelsen, Palmer Holden, Eldon Vins, and Dia Krer.
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Washington County
Washington, Iowa
YMCA
Washington
John Berthelsen
Palmer Holden
Eldon
Dia Krer
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Bury
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Deeone
Cemmind
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Bulg
China
Japan
Faml
Colon
Cyala
National Farmers Unions
Eqenies Organization
Butte
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