Patience Needed To Grow Coffee At Home
Miami based horticulturist Paul Soderholm notes growing coffee at home is possible but requires extensive work to yield a pound of coffee. He observes that people in less affluent southern countries often cultivate coffee trees in backyards to save money.
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Miami
Paul Soderholm
Soderholm
U.S
Home coffee growing tips from subtropical research guide
A Subtropical Horticulture Center guide notes coffee trees thrive in South Florida homes with arabica as the common home plant. Seed-to-plant time, lighting, and temperature needs are outlined along with a seven step process from fruit to brew. The guide emphasizes decorative value and modest yields for home growers.
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Agriculture Department
Subtropical Horticulture Research Center
South
Florida
Soviets To Make Minimal Grain U S Purchases
Moscow reports a 1976 grain harvest of 223.8 million metric tons far surpassing 1972. Mesyats says stock meets needs but will follow agreement to buy at least six million tons from the United States. U S officials estimate 6.6 million tons sold since October. bumper crop eases import pressure and frees funds for industry.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Valentin Mesyats
Mesyats
U.S. Agriculture Department
U.S
Feeders Back Merger of Big Beef Groups
Omaha AP report states the National Livestock Feeders Assn NLFA directors approve a plan to consolidate NLFA with the American National Cattlemen's Assn ANCA. Final decision rests with members at the two groups annual meetings with a two thirds vote required. NLFA meets in St Louis Feb 17 18 and ANCA votes Feb 4 in Atlanta. The Denver ANCA meeting occurred on Dec 15. ON THIS DATE in 1947 the FHA announced building standards relaxation.
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Omaha, Neb
National Livestock Feeders Assn
NLFA
American National Cattlemen's Assn
Chicago
St. Louis
Donald Hunter
Centerville
S.D
ANCA
Atlanta
Denver
Federal Housing Administration
Consumer and Farm Leaders Eye USDA Posts in Carter Administration
Carol Foreman executive director of the Consumer Federation of America is seen as a candidate for assistant secretary of agriculture in charge of consumer affairs. Reuben L. Johnson of the National Farmers Union is discussed for top USDA roles, potentially leading the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Carol Foreman
Consumer Federation of America
Foreman
USDA
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Bob Bergland
D-Minn
Secretary of Agriculture
Reuben L. Johnson
National Farmers Union
Johnson
Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Dorothy Jacobson
Herman, Minn
Bins Fill as Harvest Nears Across Midwest and Plains
Kansas and Nebraska report full grain storage as experts warn of limited space ahead of the harvest. Oklahoma officials note unusually large on hand stocks for January amid bumper global crops and low prices. Farmers may store on farm or temporarily place grain on the ground to cope with potential shortages.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Leonard Edwards
Union Equity
Enid
Ohlo
Edwards
Don Dudley
Oklahoma Wheat Commission
Dudley
U.S
Cedar and Johnson counties elect extension council officers
Extension council officers in Cedar and Johnson counties were elected this week. Elmer Hahn of Solon becomes Johnson county chairman, succeeding Mrs. Clyde Antone of West Branch. Other officers include vice chairman Bob Rarick, secretary Mrs. Tom Williams, and treasurer Sam Miller, all of Iowa City.
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Cedar
Delaware
Johnson Counties
Elmer Hahn
Solon
Johnson County
Extension Council
Clyde Antone
West Branch
Vicechairman
Bob Rarick
Iowa City
Tom Williams
Sam Miller
Iowa
Miller
Williams
Fred Klopfenstein
Pat Dolan
Manchester
Delaware County Extension Council
Albert Hunt
Greely
Harold McMahon
Masonville
Don Maurer
Ray Gudenkauf
Ryan
Maurer
Gudenkauf
Leland Klaus
Colesbury
Robert Stork
Lisbon
Cedar County
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