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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1975
Page
2
The National Livestock and Meat Board released a chart this week showing that reducing grain feeding for livestock would not necessarily free more grain for people. It notes cattle are not grain fed for most of their lives and that total grain use is about 2,100 pounds per animal, or two to three pounds per pound of market weight.
Newton official J Merrill Anderson warns that cutting animal agriculture won't boost food in hungry nations. He notes livestock is vital for human food on U S land, and the Meat Board promotes a brochure on beef’s role. Other board points: cattle feed efficiency and medicines from livestock.
The Omaha World-Herald reports American Beef Packers Inc continued to write livestock checks three days after telling two out-of-state banks to return unpaid checks. Attorneys general investigators were told funds would cover all payments. The company did not send confirming letters until Jan 6 and buyers in the field were not notified.
The American Farm Bureau announced support for Rep. Paul Findley’s bill to end USDA monitoring of farm exports. The measure would prohibit prior approvals for grain sales and remove lingering export controls remaining from last fall.
The Ford administration will seek emergency legislation to boost nitrogen fertilizer production for 1975 crops. It favors removing federal price regulation on natural gas sales to fertilizer plants, prompting concerns over higher energy costs for consumers and heating. Industry says shortages loom without rapid action as demand rises. Policymakers weigh gas priority limits and deregulation within current controls.
United States fertilizer plants face a nitrogen shortage for 1975 crops as natural gas supplies fall short. Senator Robert Dole plans an amendment to deregulate gas for one year to aid fertilizer makers, potentially lifting price controls. USDA economists warn shortages are already severe in parts of the Southeast while industry sources cite a 12 percent supply gap.
DES MOINES Iowa Farm Bureau called for stricter reporting requirements for corporations engaged in farming to assess the impact before any ban on corporate farming. Kenneth Thatcher said the bureau does not oppose limits but seeks data to judge potential benefits or harms. He also endorsed limiting annual farm loss deductions to 5000 dollars against nonfarm income.
Vince Horst reports Linn County Farm Bureau passed a resolution favoring foreign ownership limits on land while the state federation weighs its official stance. A reminiscence piece on Garden Way Publishing’s Raising Poultry the Modern Way notes its $4.95 price and echoes old farm life values, suggesting lasting but evolving traditions.
Fifty Iowa corn producers voted Sunday to cut their 1975 crop plantings as the National Corn Growers Assn promotes a voluntary reduction to avert a glut. Walter Goeppinger warned that possible prosecution under the Capper Volstead act could arise if the group advises nonmembers to cut acreage. A statewide meeting is planned for March 20 at the Adventureland Inn in Altoona to push the proposal.
Ames march 10 is the deadline for nominations to the Iowa State University Agriculture Council’s hall of fame award. The winner will be honored at the council banquet on march 17 at Iowa State University. Don Landphair committee chairman urged nominations of individuals who have given time and talent to promoting Iowa agriculture. Nominations may be sent to Don Landphair 7346 Larch Hall ISU Ames Iowa 50010.
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