Miller Introduces Farm Bargaining Legislation
Sen. Jack Miller of Iowa proposes a National Agricultural Bargaining board to negotiate with producer associations. The three member board under the Agriculture Department could compel good faith bargaining and rule on complaints. The bill tightens the definition of bargaining associations and expands the process for federal marketing order eligibility.
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Iowa
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Hail Damage Threat to Soybeans Surpasses Corn
Cedar Rapids extension crops specialist Vivan Jennings warns hail a.m. Monday may wipe out soybean cotyledons, risking new growth if the growing point is destroyed. Corn damage seems less dangerous since its growing point is not exposed for weeks. farmers should inspect soybeans to assess injury.
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Cedar Rapids
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Clarke Rural Electric Franchise Rejected in Osceola Vote
Clarke County Rural Electric Cooperative failed to secure a franchise to sell electricity in Osceola. The ballot totals were 773 against and 284 in favor, marked as the first Iowa rural cooperative attempt to operate within a city.
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Blight Found in Nine Illinois Counties
University of Illinois plant pathologists report Southern corn leaf blight detected in nine Illinois counties St. Clair Jackson Gallatin Marion Clay Effingham Cole Douglas and Champaign. The blight was isolated and not near epidemic proportions according to CNS.
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Sugar reformers face new hurdle on Capitol Hill
UPI reports reformers seeking a ceiling on government sugar subsidies confront a self destruct amendment in a House bill. If Congress caps payments the entire sugar program would end, shielding big growers but risking impacts on domestic users and foreign buyers. The Matsunaga measure aims to preserve broad support for large subsidies.
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Hawaii
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ISU Students Depart on Farm Travel Course
Twenty eight Iowa State University students depart Ames for a 26 day farm travel tour through 20 states and the District of Columbia. Dr. Donald Woolley and Dr. Donald Warner organize and lead the trip focusing on real operations and classroom applications. The itinerary includes visits to farms, universities, and landmarks with meetings planned in Washington. Participants include Rod Schneider, Richard Kleppe, Doug Lynch, and John Murphy.
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Gladbrook
John Murphy
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Eastern Iowa 30 Day Weather Outlook Near Normal Temps
The National Weather Service reports precipitation and temperatures are expected near normal across Eastern Iowa over the next 30 days. The outlook emphasizes typical spring patterns with modest rainfall and temperatures around average for the period.
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Ayrshire Picnic Set for July 11 at Pinecrest Farm
Grinnell residents will host the Ayrshire picnic on July 11 at Richard Sears Pinecrest Ayrshire farm near Grinnell. Participants will gather for a community event featuring Ayrshire cattle displays and local activities.
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Gladbrook Holstein Show Set for Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The District Show GLADBROOK-A will be held in Gladbrook on Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. Local exhibitors and community members are invited to attend the district Holstein show featuring dairy cattle displays and judging.
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