Bergland's mid term rate reflects dwindling ag power
Washington based UPI reports Bob Bergland the first farmer to head the Agriculture Department in 30 years faced a shrinking role as farm policy shifted beyond the department. Observers say White House aides and other agencies hold influence, while Bergland’s landmark move was farmer owned reserves to balance markets. Despite limited power, Bergland is praised for personal integrity and effort by lawmakers and farm leaders.
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Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
Agriculture Department
Congressional
White House
State
Treasury Departments
Farm Organization
Stuart Eizenstat
Carter
Council of Economic Advisers
Bergland
Howard Hjort
Bob
Minnesota
Congress
Bergland Faces Pressure Over Farm Policy Direction
The farm secretary is criticized for not having authority to push crucial decisions, with Bergland facing a tough task to raise farmer incomes while other Americans pay the bill. Butz clashed with power groups over export controls, and Bergland broadened the department’s scope to nutrition, consumer affairs, world hunger and the environment. Carol Tucker Foreman and Rupert Cutler lead nutrition and conservation respectively, expanding the department’s base. A year-end reflection notes Lamb on bells marking the old year.
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Bergland
Earl Butz
Butz
Prairieburg windbreak earns top Linn County award
Richard Russell of Prairieburg received the Isaac Walton League award for the best windbreak in Linn County this year. He planted 8 acres in 1977 including three rows of spruce and Eastern white cedar with one row of honeysuckle shrubs. The government will begin a $40 million 1979 census survey of farms and ranches by the Agriculture Department, its 21st annual effort since 1840, mailing four page forms to over 4 million addresses.
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Prairieburg
Richard Russell
Linn County
Russell
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Public land disclosure reports should be public now NFU says
Washington NFU urges immediate public access to USDA landholding disclosures by foreigners. Law requires regulations by Jan 12 with first reports due April 12 and public inspection from April 22. NFU insists on no delay screening editing or cover ups and that reports appear in original form for people and state agencies.
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Washington
National Farmers Union
Agriculture Department
U.S
USDA
NFU
NFA
Grain car in Grand Forks shows shifting grain movement
A grain inspector checks cargo in a converted Burlington Northern livestock car at Grand Forks North Dakota. Red River Valley elevator operators struggle to find railroad cars to move crops to market. When using livestock or coal cars, they must stay on Duluth or Twin Cities runs. Plastic caps the top after loading to keep snow out.
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Burlington-Northern
Grand Forks
N.D
Red River Valley
Duluth
Twin Cities
Opposed U S D A Overhaul Draws Senate House Fire
Washington AP reports stiff opposition to Carter plans to reorganize the Agriculture Department. Sen. Herman Talmadge and Rep. Thomas Foley urge rejection, arguing shifts would worsen service and rural programs. They warn consolidation could weaken USDA functions like Forest Service and rural development. Carter may unveil proposals in the State of the Union.
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Washington
Carter
Agriculture Department
Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
Thomas S. Foley
D-Wash
Talmadge
Foley
Senate
House Agriculture Committees
USDA
Forest Service
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Natural Resources
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Department of Community and Economic Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
America
Congress
Four vie for pork post in Des Moines
The National Pork Council screens 30 applicants down to four for executive vice president. Committee chair Bill Buller of Brookings says finalists will undergo further evaluation before submission to the executive board. Names will not be released until the process ends. Marvin Garner resigned on November 1.
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Des Moines
National Pork Council
Council
Bill Buller
Brookings
S.D
Buller
Marvin Garner
Garner
State pork convention set in Des Moines 1979
State pork producers will convene January 24-25 in Veterans Auditorium Des Moines for what is billed as the largest agricultural meeting in Iowa that year About 7000 members and visitors are expected The two day show will feature a sold out trade exhibit seminars and the annual business meetings of Pork Producers and Porkette groups plus the Iowa Pork Queen crowning.
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Des Moines
UPI
Russ Sanders
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Veterans Auditorium
Sanders
American Park Congress
Pork Producers
Porkette
Iowa
Serious threat to Southwest economy cited by official
A top Agriculture Department official warns that arid land overuse combined with severe weather creates a serious threat to the economic well being of the U.S. Southwest. The comment underscores drought risk and potential impacts on farming, water supplies, and regional livelihoods.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S. Southwest
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