Freeman urges richer nations to boost India famine aid
Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman told the Senate committee that several developed nations should increase food aid for India. He singled out Canada and West Germany as capable of doing more, while noting Germany might provide fertilizer if needed. He urged larger commitments to the Food for Freedom bill as hearings began.
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Freeman
Senate Agriculture Committee
India
Canada
West Germany
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Theenate
House Agriculture Committee
Tractor Sales Set Fast Pace Across Iowa Markets
Iowa farm machinery dealers reported a 38 percent rise in tractor sales in 1966 with 1,131 units sold in December up 44 percent from 1964. John Deere plants are six to seven months behind on orders while International Harvester lengthens shifts to meet demand as farm income improves nationwide.
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OOD
Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute of Chicago
Iowa
Institute
John Deere
Waterloo
Dubuque
International Harvester
Rock Island
East Central Ayrshire Officers Are Elected
Officers of the East Central district of the Iowa Ayrshire Breeders Association were elected Sunday at the Country Tiara restaurant. They are Robert Schlapkohl of Stockton president, Gerald Ross of Mt. Vernon vice president, and Mrs. Harry Lorenz of Davenport secretary treasurer.
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West Liberty
East Central
Iowa Ayrshire Breeders Association
Country Tiara
Robert Schlapkohl
Stockton
Gerald Ross
Mt. Vernon
Harry Lorenz
Davenport
Jersey Breeders Plan Activities Across Three Parishes
Jersey breeders in three northeast Iowa parishes elected officers and outlined summer activities. Parish 5 in Toledo named Howard Lyon as president and planned an inter breed show with Ayrshire Brown Swiss and Milking Shorthorn groups at Tama County fairground on July 23 in Gladbrook. Parish 3 in Independence scheduled a field day June 26 near HopkinTon and a parish show July 15 in Manchester Delaware County fairground. Parish 1 in West Union set a barn meeting April 15 near Lansing and a field day June 26 near Postville Irvin Flage farm.
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Parish
Toledo
Howard Lyon
Harold Eggers
Beaman
Russell Lyon
Traer
Clifford Sams
Joe Lyon
State Jersey Women’s Auxiliary
Tama County
Gladbrook
Independence
Alfred Schneider
Jesup
John King
Manchester
Leland Hansen
Winthrop
Phillip King
Hopkinton
Delaware County Fairground
West Union
Harold and Willard Fritz
Lansing
Irvin Flage
Postville
National Livestock Feeders Meet Set for Des Moines
The National Livestock Feeders Assn selects Des Moines Iowa as the site for its 1967 convention to be held February 8 through 10.
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Des Moines
National Livestock Feeders Assn
Banks See Farm Loans Drive Local Financing Benefit
Chicago banker Jerome Leighton tells Eastern Iowa bankers that big city lenders are shifting toward supporting farm loans locally. He cites farm loan specialists added by small-town banks and notes average Iowa banks hold assets of 1 to 3 million dollars. Leighton accompanied Some Day the champion steer on a bank tour.
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Milt Nelson
Jackson State Savings Bank
Maquoketa
Chicago
Chicago Bank
Jerry Leighton
Chicago Bank, Center
Arnold von Essen
Wyoming
Floyd Neal
Monmouth
Taquoreta
Central National Bank
Iowa
Leighton
Frank E. Bauder
Fayette County
West Union
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Yorkshire Boars Top Station Sale in Iowa Auction
The Northeast Iowa Swine Testing Station final sale of winter featured 41 boars with an average price of 207.68 and 1 12 Yorkshires averaging 267.90. Johnson Farms boars sold for 350 each to Lawrence House and Spring Valley buyers. Keith Lee sold three boars at 250 and one at 200. Duroc boars from F H Christian and Sons went for 270 each to Stewartville and Earlville buyers. Spring season reservations open for March 21 under station manager Harley Trewin.
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New Hampton
Iowa
Johnson Farms
Waverly
Lawrence House
Spring Valley
Minn
Keith Lee
Monona
F.H. Christian and Sons
la Porte City
Stewartville
August Nieman
Earlville
Harley Trewin
National Milk Producers to Sponsor 40th Institute in Moline
The National Milk Producers Federation will sponsor its fortieth annual management institute for directors of dairy cooperatives April 4 5 at the Holiday Inn in Moline Illinois.
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Washington
National Milk Producers Federation
Management Institute For ‘Directors of Dairy Cooperatives
Holiday Inn
Moline
Wheat Acreage Cutback Still Is Uncertain
Washington AP reports winter wheat growers may be 2 to 3 million acres short of full 1966 allotments as the USDA offers payments to idle portions. By Feb 11 about 176,929 farmers had retired 50 000 acres. sign up ends April 1. The 1967 allotment may rise to 55 million acres with no payment for under planting.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA Appraises Production Needs
The Agriculture Department forecasts beef and poultry will drive growth in food production through 1980 with domestic demand rising 70 to 75 percent. Vegetables and fruits are next at 40 to 45 percent, fats and oils 40 percent, grains 25 percent for potatoes 20 percent for pork eggs dairy and wheat, with little change in nonfood farm uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Education To Feed World Says ISA Dean
Iowa State Universitys dean of agriculture Dr Floyd Andre urged the need to educate youth in under developed countries to raise world food production. Speaking at the Johnson county soil conservation district banquet he cited shifts from labor to capital in farming and predicted rising use of computers in planning. Everett Winborn was re elected to a six year term as commissioner with Carl Frederick and Frank A Colony also serving.
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Everett Winborn
Johnson County Soils District
Iowa City
Dean Floyd Andre
Iowa State University
Floyd Andre
Ames
U.S
Dean Andre
Johnson County
Andre
Iowa
Kalona
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