Freeman Cites Farming Economics As Main Challenge
Secretary Freeman told President Johnson that balancing production with demand remains a core issue for farmers. He outlined goals to strengthen the American farm system, revitalize rural America, and push hunger reduction while using price supports and marketing aids to raise farm income. He urged sustaining and expanding gains in farm earnings.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
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Cold Storage Beef and Pork Stocks Rise in June
The Agriculture Department reported on Friday that cold storage stocks of beef and pork on June 1 were higher than a year earlier and above the date's average. Pork supplies reached 340 million pounds versus 268 million a year ago while frozen beef totaled 264 million pounds compared with 190 million last year.
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Washington
The
Agriculture Department
National Milk Price Up 66 Cents
The national average price paid by dealers for milk used in fluid and bottling sales rose to 6.16 dollars per hundred pounds in early June, up 66 cents from a year earlier and 5 cents from early May. Retail price for the common grade of whole milk averaged 50.7 cents per half gallon in June, slightly higher than May and 2.3 cents above June last year, with regional June and prior year comparisons listed for New England through Pacific regions.
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National Farmers Organization seeks funding cuts for extension service
The National Farmers Organization urged the House Agriculture Appropriations Committee to limit federal extension service funding to guidance on obtaining fair prices. The group argued farmers are already trained to be efficient and need a course on securing fair prices.
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Washington
National Farmers Organization
House Agriculture Appropriations Committee
Federal Extension Service
Agriculture Department
High School Poultry Fellowships Granted
Ten Iowa high school seniors, including Craig Leichtman New Hampton David O'Brien Summer Robert Regennitter Atalissa Robert Meyer and Duane Roth Wayland, win Fellowships in Avian Science and Technology joining Iowa State poultry science staff July 10 to 15. The program is a joint ISU poultry science department and extension service youth development phase supported by the Sears Roebuck Foundation.
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Iowa State Poultry Science
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New Hampton
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Atalissa
Robert Meyer
Duane Roth
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Sears-Roebuck Foundation
USDA says about ninety percent of meats inspected for wholesomeness
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department last week announced that roughly 90 percent of meats and poultry sold in the United States are inspected for wholesomeness and safety.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Freight on Food Aid Costs More On U S Ships
UPI reports government estimates show taxpayers have spent about 1.2 billion since 1954 to pay for carrying overseas food aid on U S vessels rather than cheaper foreign ships. By June 30 1968 another 108 million will push total to over 1.3 billion. Shipping costs exceed 100 million annually since 1961 except 1966 67.
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Washington
UPI
Administration Farm
House Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee
Agriculture Department
U.S
Exer
More Pork Barbecue Plans Are Announced
Alburnett hosts first annual Pork Bar-B-Que day with events from flower judging to a parade and pony show. Congressman Culver speaks at 1 30 p m while a pork cookout contest runs 10 30 a m to 1 p m and tractor pulling starts at 1 p m. Judging at noon. eight hogs barbecued. Lions club aid. queen contest and free entertainment planned.
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John C. Culver
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Farmers Elevator Company
Alburnett Lions Club
Larry Koenig
Central City
More Corn Sealed Under Price Support Figures
Washington AP reports corn from the 1986 crop stored by growers under government price support loans through May totaled 239 million bushels, up from 211 million a year earlier. Des Moines note lists related measures and a National Tire agriculture board meeting set for June 20 in St. Louis.
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Washington
Des Moines
National Tire Agriculture Department
Pork Producers Council
Semialso
St. Louis
Iowa State Receives Grant for Soybean Nematicide Research
The agriculture department awarded Iowa State University in Ames $66,100 to study how soil conditions affect nematodes attacking soybeans. Nematodes cause localized root damage a major issue in soybean farming.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Iowa State University At
Ames
Poultry Prices Seen Stabilizing After Mid Summer
The Agriculture Department reports broilers turkeys and eggs face low farm prices and higher costs but expect production cuts to help lift prices in coming months. Turkeys and eggs may stay below 1966 levels into 1967 while broiler prices could return to year-earlier levels by late July to September.
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Washington
UPI
Turkey
FASTEETH Improves Denture Comfort and Fit
An advertisement describes FASTEETH as a dry alkaline powder sprinkled on upper and lower plates to hold dentures firmer with no gummy taste. It claims comfort, reduced odor, and encourages regular dental visits and purchase at drug counters.
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