Hardin quietly seeks broad farm policy accord with farm leaders
Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin has begun private talks with House and administration officials on a long term farm policy, signaling a shift toward a major land retirement or easement program. He aims to hammer out basic agreements before presenting formal proposals, with weekly informal sessions likely. Meanwhile, Iowa faces expected cutworm damage in corn, prompting warnings on control challenges and pesticide recommendations for different crop uses.
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Four H Officers Elected in Benton and Iowa
Four H officers are elected across Benton and Iowa counties. Ruel Wehde, extension 4H youth leader, notes rallies last week installed officers. Iowa county picks include Harry Guehen of Amana and Mrs Max Crombaugh of Marengo as leaders. Benton county elected Jan Becker president and Jim Haas secretary treasurer. Other Benton leaders named Tanet Beatty, Mary Miller, Janet Franzenburg, and Dwight Sanders among officers. Jerry James of Fayette hired as Delaware county extension aide.
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Winneshick Names Dairy Princess Triumphs in Steady Rise
Winneshick names dairy princess after earning most improved dairyman honors by lifting fat average from 406 to 513 in the season, reflecting notable gains in dairy performance.
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USDA Is Hiring Veterinarians and Inspectors
USDA plans 50 new veterinarians and lay inspectors to replace resignations as more plants come under federal meat and poultry oversight. Deputy administrator Bruges Dr. Robert K. Somers notes net gains will be small. department employs over 1,900 veterinarians overseeing about 6,000 inspectors. In Decorah, Winneshiek county dairy events draw about 500 attendees as Dairy Princess crowns new winner at annual banquet.
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Pederson Named Johnson County Extension Aid
Pederson was named extension aid for Johnson County by Winneshiek county dairy princess Laura Vick at Ridgeway. The event highlights the 1988 program with Miss Newhouser of West Branch serving as ducer. The group will visit swine farms in Clinton and Jones counties as part of the trabajo.
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May Price Index Was Up Sharply in Des Moines
May 15 town farm price index reached 31 percent of the 1916-14 base, up 27 points from April and 57 above a year ago, per Town Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. Livestock index at 393 percent, up 30 points from April and 5 points above May 1998. Crops index +10 points for the month, 7 points above year earlier. US index of fall farm prices at 282 percent of base, highest since September 1952.
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Sarchett Elected at Draft Horse Picnic
One hundred eighteen people registered at the Berlin Gingerich farm near Parnell for a Sunday draft horse picnic. Foster Sarchett of Indianola was elected president and Lester Good of Ogden was reelected secretary treasurer. Visitors inspected Gingerich’s Belgians and discussed fillings requests for teams and hitches for parades and community celebrations statewide.
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Poage and Hardin Map Farm Policy Debates in Private Sessions
Poage voices broad talks on farm programs while resisting detail amid calls to defend major crop supports. Hardin backs private study proposing land retirement via easements to sustain income, aiming for consensus with agriculture committees.
Schnittker Backs Pay Limitation
Former Johnson administration farm official John A. Schnittker backs a congressional move to cap farm subsidy payments at 20 000 dollars. He notes the plan could save about 250 million annually but warns Senate fixes are needed to avoid reviving costly cotton subsidies.
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