Computer Tracks Cattle Records With New Teleprocessing System
In Houston the Americans National Charolais Association unveils a coastlines teleprocessing computer system. Led by Scott Henderson, it enables recording and quick recall of breeder and animal data via a 3270 display. The upgrade promises seven day breeder data delivery and enhanced global herd management.
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Harotiis Repsiey Management Tem
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American International Choralais Association
Jef Darrell Busch
Walker Wilson
Overton
Texas
Terry Turner
J. Scott Henderson
Iowa NFO Seeks Ban On Corporate Farms
Des Moines report says the National Farmers Organization in Iowa urged state and federal lawmakers to pass a law banning corporations and conglomerates from farming in Iowa. Clarence Schuehmann of Hawkeye, re-elected president of the NF0 state board, urged Iowans to support the measure.
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Des Moines
National Farmers Organizatin
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NFQ
Half of Fed Gaule Marketed by Giants
Slightly more than half of the nation s grain fed beef is being sent to slaughter by 711 large feedlot operators, according to Marvin McLain. The Nixon administration farm official warned that concentration into fewer feedlots worries regulators but existing laws offer no stop to the trend. He urged action to prevent conglomerates from controlling meat and related markets, citing potential harm to farmers and rural communities. Other notes include NFC support for a bill to restrict corporate farming beyond family size limits and election results for a state farming board positions.
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Desigines
Marvin McClain
Nixon
Des Moines
McLain
Oweshiek County
Department of Agriculture
Schuchmann
NFC
Assaly
State Board
Dick Steffens
Dunkerton
Marty Volz
Elkhart
Frank Huss
Hayal
Delmer Berstler
Ladora
Linn 4-H To Go Roller Skating Night
Linn county 4-H hosts a roller skating party from 7 31 to 9 30 p m Thursday January 17 at the Marion Roller Dome Keith Westercarp Linn county extension 4 H youth leader said members and leaders will attend and enjoy the activity network and social event for youth involved in 4 H programs.
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4-H
Marion
Keith Westercarp
Linn County Extension
Cedar Rapids Ag Policy Forum Focuses on Trade Topic
A German agricultural attaché will speak at the Cedar Rapids Agricultural Policy Forum on Monday February 18 at the I B W hall. Now in its second year the forum examines the international interdependence of agriculture with cochairmen Russell Swenson and Francis Young and a large, named committee of local agriculture leaders.
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United States
Cedar Rapids
David Hammond
Orla Buswell
Marengo
Martyn Jorgensen
Garrison
News Release Tells Half of Funding Story
Washington AP report notes the agriculture department promotes 50 million dollars for a reconstituted conservation program via ASCS model releases. It omits that Congress last year approved 175 million for RECP and that much was impounded or suspended, revealing half the funding tale.
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Weitten
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ASCS
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White House
Nixon
RECP
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Empress
Gerlach Heads Purebred Dairy Group in Ankeny
Roger Gerlach of St Ansgar led the Town Purebred Dairy Cattle Group meeting as sector president with Vernon Winterhof of Aurelia elected vice president. Maury Sutton of Midland UDIA was reelected secretary. The group includes six dairy associations and Iowa State University dairy science department.
Moorhead Elected Chairman of Iowa Beef Council
Ames Jobo Moorhead Moorhead has been elected chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council executive committee succeeding Bert Eason of Battle Creek. Moorhead, a director with the council, has served on the executive committee since founding. Bason had chaired during that period. John Mullins of Corwith is newly appointed chairman representing the Iowa Cattle Association, Burraghs of Ames Iowa State University is re- named secretary, and Ervin Burrack of Artinston was elected treasurer. The council, funded per head, promotes the state's beef industry.
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Jobo Moorhead
Moorhead
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Bert Eason
Battle Creek
Beef Industry Council
National Livestock and Meat Hoard
Bason
Jhn Mullins
Corwith
Lowa
Burraghs
Anes Iowa State University
Ervin Burrack
Artinston
Sre
Reeding
Beef Group Accuses Union After Red Herrings in NLFA Clash
OMAHA Neb AP An official of the National Live Stock Butchers Association urged the union to focus on real issues in NLFA talks tied to the Dakota City plant closure. Magdanen of Omaha cited five points including the plant shutdown, reduced competition in the cut meat market, and the need to keep the operation competitive for beef distributors and consumers. He said the Dakota City plant’s fate affects cattle feeding, distribution, and the local community, including Local 222 members.
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Neb
National
Livestick Buchers Association
NLFA
Dakota City
Pia F. Mugdanz
Omaha
NEPA
Amalsama and
North America
Feeders’ Association
LBP
Hakata City
Towa Reef
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Union Jocal
TAP
Feeders
TBP
Washington
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Igpnte
Magdany
Chicana
She Andisas
Magdane Teder
Magdane
Brste
Ietter
Japan Aims To Produce More of Its Own Grains
Washington report notes Japan, a $3 billion U S farm customer, plans a new non traditional agricultural policy to boost self sufficiency in grains and soybeans. Experts say the expansion will not significantly cut U S grain markets though Japan may raise wheat and noodle grain varieties and soy production.
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Washington (Am
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Bur
Wericulture Department
House
U.S
Greenshields
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