Abnormal Surge in Demand Blamed for High Machinery Prices
Washington AP reports March 15 1974 marked a peak in farm income as large tractors averaged 14500 dollars, rising to 20800 dollars by March 15 1974 a 44 percent two year jump. The White House council cites abnormal demand and material shortages for price hikes, with broader machinery costs surging amid inflationary pressures and policy shifts toward expanded production.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
White House
Council On
Soviet Union
U.S
Pi Icalong
Farm Machinery Prices Window Plays To 1978 Inventory Outlook
Prices for selected farm equipment show weakness in overall sales, with demand dull for nonessential gear but grain producers mainly wheat and corn benefiting from steady tractor and combine sales. A council report based on farm machinery company data notes a surge in capital expenditure will boost inventories and curb price increases, with supply tightness expected into 1976 before possible normalization later in the year.
Iowa State names Farm News specialist to lead livestock program
Gene Rouse of Spencer has been named an Iowa State University extension livestock specialist at Ames. He will plan and lead education programs in feedlot nutrition and management. Rouse, a Minnesota native, earned his master’s and doctorate degrees from Iowa State.
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Gene Rouse
Spencer Area
Iowa State University
Ames
Rouse
Minnesota
Iowa State
Two Hog Capitols Battle for Title
William Prater reports on a rural rivalry between Henry and Pike counties in Illinois over hog production. Both regions claim hog leader status, with Henry favoring pasture raising and larger hogs, while Pike emphasizes higher head numbers and early market weights. The piece notes 4 million hogs sold yearly, similar populations, and a July Pig Day in Pittsfield plus a Labor Day Hog Capital festival in Kewanee.
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Kewanee
Minois
Henry
Pike
Harry Wright, Jr
Pike County
Carl Fike
Wright
Henry County
Fike
Pittsfield
Farm Bureau Sponsors Iowa Soil Award Plan
Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau will again cooperate with the Iowa Department of Soil Conservation and the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District commissioners to honor farmers for outstanding soil conservation. Dale Nelson says the bureau will sponsor the awards program and present inscribed plaques to nine regional contest winners at the association’s annual meeting starting November 29 in Des Moines.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Department of Soil Conservation
Iowa Assy. of Soil Conservationistrict
Iowa
Dale Nelson
Farm Bureau
Iowa Assn. of Soil Conservation District Commissioners
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