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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1976
Page
5
Washington considers a separate farm exemption from federal safety rules with opinion divided. The House debates keep the exemption alive amid uncertain coverage and enforcement limits on agricultural workplaces.
Washington reports Australia faces severe feed shortages forcing farmers and ranchers to slaughter up to 200000 cattle. Government sources say the distress sales will not boost beef exports as plants run near capacity while Australia remains a major foreign heat supplier to the United States.
Des Moines officials report eight hogs died while confined in a truck parked in sun. The shipment of 242 hogs, driven by Dwayne Charles Tanzer of Hunt Transportation Co., faced losses and a bail outcome for Tanzer after charges of animal cruelty and related offenses. Hog handler Lawrence Dutcher cited costs, while police investigated the incident at a Skelly truck stop.
Washington says a national beef checkoff referendum is not likely before spring 1977 after several required reviews. Keith Johnson of Ames warns Iowa’s Beef Council could be forced to end operations if the national plan passes, noting Iowa cattlemen may oppose two checkoffs. The act would fund the program via up to nine tenths of one percent of slaughter value with producer opt out.
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