Farm Belt Congressmen Fight Over Cancelled Advance Payments
Washington AP Farmers in the farm belt press Congress to reverse a budget cut that ends annual advance payments for idling land and livestock feed crops. Sen. Robert Dole leads bipartisan push after Agriculture Secretary Hardin announced the termination, arguing it harms planting finances and could raise borrowing costs for farmers. The program, costing about 3.5 billion total, underpins spring payments and fed grain idling credits. The White House budget team backed the cut amid tighter budgets, while urban lawmakers see cuts as a tool to boost antipoverty funds.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Nixon
Hardin
White House
Agriculture Department
Congress
Iowa Crop Value Falls. California Tops Crop Earnings
Iowa ranks third in crop value at 2 billion while California leads with 2.91 billion and Illinois follows at 1.81 billion. Iowa’s crop value rose from 1.63 billion last year despite weaker prices for some crops. Corn remains dominant at 63 percent of state crop value, soybeans 25 percent, hay and oats small shares. In Washington, Nixon admin ends advance diversion payments. new policy directs lump sums later, affecting feed grain, idle wheat and cotton, with diversion payments as rental-like support.
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Towa
California
Illinois
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Des Moines
Cor
Iowa
Washington
UPI
Nixon
West Union Land Bank meeting at Maynard hall
West Union Land Bank Association will hold a meeting at Maynard Community hall on Thursday at pm followed by dinner. Wallace B. Sandager, West Union manager, reports association progress and election of two directors. Walter Niewenhner is president. other directors include Harry Stolle Jr Arnold Bodensteiner Harry Olesen Merle Rochford Melvin Scott and Clay Schultz. The bank serves Fayette Clayton and Chickasaw counties with long term farmer loans. Want ads offer employment opportunities.
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West
West Union
Janit Lakiing
Plate Yard
Maynard
Wallace B. Sandager
Auclde
Walter Niewenhner
The
West Union Association
Harry Stolle, Jr
Arnold Bodensteiner
Harry Olesen
Merle Rochford
Melvin’ Scott
Clay W. Schultz
West’ Union Land Bank Assn
Fayette, Clayton
Chickasaw Counties
Winter Bound Farmers Eye Recreation as Supplement
Farmers consider adding farm recreation ventures to diversify income, with lakes, guides, private camps, hunting preserves, and riding stables cited. Studies show seasonality, modest returns, and need for nearby water, woods, roads, and established tourist amenities to attract customers.
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Athriel
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Arkansas
Gadget Show Part of Class at Washington High School
In Vinton an eighth series meeting for adults will be held Monday evening at the Washington High School vocational agriculture department. Instructor Richard Menning says topics include farm mechanics, oxyacetylene welding, electrode selection, and safety equipment. Demonstrations will accompany the session and farmers are urged to bring labor saving devices to share with locals.
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Vinton
Washington High School
Wintoh
Richard’. Menning
Mrs Tom Schumucker Heads Angus Women in Iowa
Mrs. Tom Schumucker of Amana was elected president of the Hawkeye Angus Auxiliary in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Gary Eichorn of Tipton became vice-president while Mrs. Harry Hegarty of Stanwood was named secretary treasurer and Mrs. Leo Palmer of Alburnett re elected state director. The group sponsors awards to reserve champion Angus Keifer across six counties and gifts to top heifer exhibitors at Hawkeye Angus field day, plus an evening dinner at Lindale and a Carriage House tour in December.
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Tom Sehumucker
Amana
Hawkeye Angus
Cedar Rapids
Gary Eichorn
Tipton
Harry Hegarty
Stanwood
Leo Palmer
Alburnett
Angus Keifer
Hawkeye
Lindale
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Tom Schumucker
Angus
Lumberland
Ar Ag
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Second Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
East Washington
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