Farm Program Proposed To Boost Beef Output
Denison Iowa report outlines a federal plan to stimulate cow calf operations on small farms. Dick Clark says it would shift some land from grain to pasture, aiding native feeder cattle supply and offering environmental benefits. Five year participation with loan forgiveness and cost sharing under rural environmental aid.
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Buchanan County Sets Soil Loss Limits
Independence report: Buchanan County soil conservation district commissioners on Tuesday adopted soil loss limits of two to five tons per acre per year for agricultural land. Non agricultural lands such as parks roads and urban areas are capped at five tons per acre per year, with construction sites also limited to five tons per acre.
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Cattlemen Organize CALF Political Action Fund
The American National Cattlemen's Association moves to establish CALF, a political action fund aimed at supporting congressional and possibly presidential campaigns. Spokesman C. W. McMillan says CALF is largely a paper entity now, with future efforts to attract voluntary contributions and nonpartisan support for members of both parties. The fund follows a pattern used by dairy and rural electric groups to influence policy and protect agricultural interests.
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Glue Made from Coffee Grounds and Corn Cobs
University of Illinois professor Poo Chow says corn cobs fibers and coffee grounds can bond plant materials into durable particleboard and wall panels. He envisions using sulphate liquor from paper mills and shredded Christmas trees to produce strong boards for furniture and décor.
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