Congress Cool Toward Plan to Eliminate ACP
Washington AP report says Nixon plans to end the 200 million Agricultural Conservation Program but faces strong congressional opposition. The House rejected elimination and kept 195.5 million for 1970, Senate action pending. Critics warn of job losses and reduced soil conservation, while defenders urge restoration if feasible.
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Congress
House
Brunshauer
Whitten
States
Cou- Cartoll G. Brunthaver
Fies
Ne Alls
Cieneere Atte Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Sol Conservation Service
Agriculture Department
Cotton snap back clause cools payment ceiling fight
Washington officials say a rider from the 1965 cotton section could force a switch to a substitute program if Congress limits direct payments to big farmers. The measure aims to preserve cotton support terms, potentially boosting output and government spending under any new ceilings, with Senate action pending.
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Washington
UPI
Alittle
Ujoltyon
Congress
Agriculture Department
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
Mardin
Hardin
Horace D. Godfrey
Sugar Industry Association
Godfrey
Stricter Pollution Laws Emerge From Rex Conn Essay
Rex Conn argues that rising human and animal populations worsen air and water pollution. He notes streams once safe for settlers now carry disease risks, and feedlot runoff and confinement rearing amplify pollution. He foresees legislation extending stricter laws to farms and industries next year.
Huber Heads Delaware Dairy Council Board at Fair
Manchester resident Dave Huber was elected president of the Delaware county dairy council board after the dairy festival at the fairground. Also elected were Dean Helmrich as vice president and Wes Coonfore as secretary, with several Manchester residents named to board and director positions. Susan Recker crowned dairy queen. runner up Sheryl Wendt. Gilbert Klaren named distinguished dairyman for 1969.
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Manchester
Dave Huber
Delaware County Dairy Council Board
Fairground
Dean Helmrich
Wes Coonfore
Frank Allyn
Karl Krapfl
Greeley
James Shover
Delhi
Marvin Thomsen
Marvin Helmrichs
Bill Burbridge
Dairy Council
Jack ‘Tinker
Alvin Voelker
Ryan
Marcus Rebrli
Susan Recker
Delaware County
Svt Remran
Miss Recker
Julius Recker
Sheryl Wendt
Gilbert Klaren
Hopkinton
Hunger battle not yet won warns FAO chief
Washington FAO director general A H Boerma cautions against optimism about world food supply. He notes 1968 may be normal with 2 3 percent production gains but developing countries require 3 4 percent growth annually for the next decades, suggesting the challenge remains.
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Washington
Food and Agriculture Organization of
United Nations
A. H. Boerma
FAO
Cereal Leaf Beetle Invasion Expands Across Midwest
Washington reports a cereal leaf beetle invasion spurring a two year cooperative research effort with Michigan State University to curb the pest. The insect, native to Europe and parts of Asia, has spread over 700 miles since first found in Michigan in 1562, with damages in Michigan and Toledo areas totaling $290,717 last year, well above $16,136 in 1967.
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Washington
United States
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Agriculture Department
Europe
Africa
Near East
Michigan
Thois
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Sun Not Set On Farms During July Report
Agriculture department notes July is peak farm activity with long hours. A labor study found July needs 746 hours of work per farm, equating to one worker 31 days straight. Beef Cattle Type Conference set for July 23 and 24 at University of Wisconsin Arlington experimental farm with attendees from 10 states.
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Agriculture Department
Arlington
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Arlington Experimental Farm
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