Farm economy hits 1987 rebound with clouds on horizon
Farmers faced a marked 1987 recovery led by higher net cash income and rising land values, but economists from ISU warn the outlook remains uncertain. Late-year subsidies may shrink, livestock prices wobble, and debt relief lags, suggesting cautious optimism amid broader market shocks.
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Steven P. Rosenfeld
Winess
DES Moines (Ap
Iowa State University
Neil Hart
U.S. Department of
Iowa
ISU
U.S
Neal Smith
Hart
USDA
Favora
Mike Duffy
Duffy
Soviet Union
ISU Extension
Robert Wisner
Wisner
Gene Futrell
Futrell
Washington
Iowa proposes Agricultural Revitalization Program for farm marketing
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Dale Cochran announces the Agricultural Revitalization Program to foster public private partnerships for promoting Iowa agricultural products. Grants of 50 000 to 125 000 available for multi county projects funded from Iowa Lottery funds. proposals due February 1 1988. contact Wallace Building Des Moines for details.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dale Cochran
Cochran
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Wallace
Nevada firm accused in Iowa of bogus farm loan payoff promise
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller sues Common Title Bond Trust Co. of Carson City for allegedly deceiving farmers into believing sight drafts would pay debts and halt foreclosures in exchange for deeds. The suit cites potential land and money losses to financially strapped farmers, with no exact signer count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Nevada
Iowa
Tom Miller
Common Title Bond Trust Co
Carson City
Nev
Tax changes slow rush to incorporate family farms
An Agriculture Department report shows farm incorporations rose 178 percent to 58,792 in 1982 from 21,513 in 1969 but slowed after 1981 tax legislation and estate-law changes. Most farms remain sole proprietors and non family corporations account for 11 percent of 59,792 total in 1982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Kenneth Krause
USDA
Economic Research Service
United States
City Briefs feature diverse local events and ads
Separated Catholics Kathy Bales will demo fitness at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew's Church 2310 First Ave NE. Ads promote dental savings crafts sessions wildlife shows and church talks plus restaurant and florist offers across Cedar Valley venues. Local organizations host speakers at Chamber of Commerce events and Mercy Hospital counseling services.
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Kathy Bales
Mercy Hospital Wellness
St. Matthew’s Church
First Ave
John Gavin Jr
Chamber of Commerce
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