Fertilizer Shortage and Price Hike Seen This Year
DES MOINES shortages of fertilizer materials and higher prices are forecast for the 187d crop season. Farmland Industries vice president warns of supply disruptions and transport issues affecting the industry. He cites a projected 1.2 to 1.5 million ton ammonium nitrate shortfall and notes inventories were depleted rather than built up.
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Des Moines
Warn Pew Jen
Farland Inlwstedes
Eliadrah
Pereittver
Fertilizer supply fears spark price and planting shifts
Iowa State University extension agronomists discuss fertilizer shortages limiting crop inputs. Officials warn the supply disruption may curb fertilizer use, affect soybean and corn acreage, and push prices up ahead of 1974 through 1975. Researchers project altered planting plans and reduced row crops as transport constraints bite farmers.
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Hubert McKee
Brenton Bank and ‘Trust Co
Sal
Hesila
Voss
Extension Agronomist
Tows State
Thesday
F. Ty Qeetsch
Yastio Agriculnirdl
Ile
Iowa Beef Campaign Goes Metropolitan Radio Push
The Iowa Beef Council launches a major radio advertising drive targeting large metropolitan centers. The campaign aims to boost beef consumption with messages airing in top Midwest markets through selected retailers and national chains, backed by industry leaders and regional packers.
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Iowa Beef Council
AMES
Lewis Reef Industry Council
Meer Poltan
Cobain
Wundiilans
Oho Mixirhewt
Alnor
Cauneil
Sail
Five Beep
Abit Painted
Food Price Debate at National Consumer Conference
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz probes whether food prices are too high during a Washington conference. A vocal group chanted for beef price relief while producer-funded advertising shifts aim to bolster in-store beef sales. The campaign targets multiple cities to inform homemakers about beef availability, price competitiveness, and post-disruption recovery. DECORAK Phil Hemesath of Calmar was elected chair of the Wiineshiek county extension Council with officers George Hauber Jack Hagensick and Zeng Walle in key roles.
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Agriculture
Earl Butz
Washington
Wiorkel
Moorhead
Neel
Council
Chicago
al. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Boston
Portland
Atlanta
Buffalo
Butz Promises Expansion Of Food Stamp Programs
Secretary Earl L. Butz announced expansion of the federal food stamp program to aid workers made jobless by the oil crisis. He said the plan has presidential approval and aims to assist about 15 million Americans receiving food assistance, while defending rising living costs and noting prices have surged for many items. Critics noted concerns over the Russia grain deal of 1972 and its impact on bread costs as part of overall inflation.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl L. Bule
Butz
Nixon
Buiz
Hemade
Te National Consumer Information Center
Andres
Ald Ovnderote
Bulz
Joneheon Auxitenre
Yenvarks
Doyant
Keaw
Russia
Fromi Gary
Ind
Soviet Union
United States
Hale
Iowa Receives 92000 in Rural Development Funds
Ames, Iowa, programs under Title V of the Rural Development Act of 1972 receive about 292000 for Iowa. Lee Nalmer of Ames will head the copyright program with Powers handling extension and research. The three year plan aims to coordinate state efforts across colleges and universities toward rural development goals. An additional 375000 funds the North Central Regions Center for Rural Development at Iowa State, funded by Midwest states and Alaska.
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AMES
Nixons
Tiwa
Lee K. Nalmer
Armes
Towa State University
Willay
Hite
Rong Powers
Iowa State
North Central
Towa State
Midwest
Alaska
Litton Sells Charolais Farm After Watergate Pressure
Congressman Litton, a freshman on the House Agriculture Committee, sells his Missiquitable ranch for 3.6 million dollars to Gerald Schoenfelder and Douglas, citing a need to remove any conflicts of interest and restore public trust after Watergate. The sale, made with a blind trust plan, aims to reassure constituents and show government accountability.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Jerry Bilton
Litton
Charnlais
Louse Agriculture
Lillon
Chillicathe
Gerald Schoenfelder
Stottsialy and
Douglas
Ariz
Schoenfelder
4-H Foundation honors Cedar Rapids milling firm donors
Two Iowa 4-H Club Foundation trustees presented Ronald Dickmayer of Hubberd Milling Co. with a plaque for contributions to the foundation. Trustees Russell Swenson and Donald Nebergall presented, with Keith Westercamp, Linn County 4-H youth leader, present. The plaque honors firms donating over $1,000.
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Iowa 4-H Club Foundation
Ronald Dickmayer
Manger
Hubberd Milling Co
Cedar Rapids
Russell Swenson
Donald Nebergall
Keith Westercamp
Linn County Extension 4H
Clayton County Fair Sees 197 Cattle Entries
ELKAGER Clayton county reports 197 cattle entries for this year’s fair. Of the calves 118 are crossbred with angus shorthorn and dairy breeds represented.
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Clayton
Elkager
Anteciva
Wolatint
Angus
Bull Test Station Sets Record Gains in Ames
Bull Test Station in Ames reports a record average gain of 3.45 pounds per day across 50 bulls, surpassing the prior 2.8 daily gain. The top performer was a three quarter Maine Anjou bull consigned by Vern Davis of Stort Lake, gaining about 4.44 pounds daily, the third fastest in the test’s history.
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Vern Davis
Stort Lake
Association
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