Iowa proposes brucellosis control legislation details
Iowa’s target brucellosis plan focuses on vaccination identification and importation. Back tagging for cattle two years old or more will trace infections to the origin farm. Beef cows and heifers entering Iowa face quarantine and testing rules, with vaccination urged for calves to safeguard cattlemen’s investment.
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Ames
John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Iowa
Herrick
Food Costs Lag Behind Gain in Consumer Income
USDA figures show grocery costs for U S farm foods rose 14 percent in the 1960s, while consumer prices increased 20.4 percent. The Market Basket measure indicates food costs grew 0.6 percent annually 1957–59 to 1964 and 2.5 percent 1964–68, yet wages rose faster, lowering the share of income spent on food from 20.7 percent to 17.4 percent. Farmers received 39 cents of each food dollar in 1968, with poultry and eggs at 55 cents. marketing costs comprised the remaining 61 cents.
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Washington
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Economic Research Service
Staley condemns 1969 soybean price support cut
Oren Lee Staley president of the National Farmers Organization criticizes the 25 cent cut in soybean price supports as a negotiated compromise among farm groups. He warns it will cost farmers 250 to 300 million dollars in net income and urges broader unity to push for higher prices. United States Department data notes Iowa produced 178 million bushels in 1968, 16.5 percent of the national crop.
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Corning
UPI
Oren Lee Staley
National Farmers Organization
Staley
Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Washington
U.S
USDA
Officials Eye Effect of Lower Soybean Price Prop
Agriculture Secretary Hardin and top aides cautious on whether the 1969 soybean price support cut will curb plantings. Palmby emphasized increased utilization and demand, noting substitutes like fishmeal and synthetics while acknowledging mixed views on price impact. A March 1 planting intentions report is due, with last year’s soy acreage at 42 million acres.
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Washington
Clifford M. Hardin
Hardin
Clarence D. Palmby
Palmby
Department
County Farm Auction Calendar Shows Numerous Sales
A sequence of farm auctions and sales is listed with dates from March 10 to March 22. Items include dairy dispersals, cattle, hogs, machinery, hay, grain, antiques, and livestock at multiple Iowa locations such as Columbus Junction Lisbon Grinnell Central City and Mt. Vernon. Organizers include Orville Meeker Sons Fayne Fuhrman M H Brotherson Leona Prusha and James Long with venues around Walker Hills and Prairieburg.
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Orville Meeker & Sons
Columbus Junction Fairgrounds
Fayne G. Fuhrman
Independence
Iowa
Lisbon
Alvin Collmann
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Leona Prusha
Belle Plaine
Herman Hartman
Ryan
James E. Long
Brandon
Fred Schenk
Walker
Don Griner
Hills
C. W. Smith
James Irons and Sons
Preparation H Shrinks Hemorrhoids Itch Relief Promoted
New York reports show Preparation H as an exclusive formula that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves burning itch and pain. Doctors observing hundreds of patients in major cities confirm rapid relief without narcotics or stinging agents. The product lubricates and soothes irritated tissue, aiding easier bowel movements and preventing further infection. It is available as ointment or suppositories without prescription.
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New York, N.Y
New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
Farm Program Changes Likely to Be Slow
University of Illinois analyst L. H. Simerl argues that farm policy changes will be gradual, not abrupt, due to congressional dynamics, public priorities, and diverse farmer interests. He notes long-standing patterns since 1929, with inflation and urban concerns taking precedence over farm programs. France equals about Montana and Wyoming in size.
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L. H. Simerl
University of Illinois
Washington
Congress
Culver to Speak at Linn Soil Conservation Banquet
Iowa's Second District Congressman John Culver will address the Linn County soil conservation district banquet. Lynn Millard district chairman announced the event at Indian Creek Elementary School in Marion at 6 30 p.m. Polls open from 6 to 8 p.m. the same evening to elect a soil conservation district commissioner.
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Iowa
John Culver
Linn County
Soil Conservation District
Lynn Millard
Indian Creek
Marion
Schnittker backs curbs on farm payments
Dr. John A. Schnittker, former undersecretary of agriculture, urged Congress to consider limits on government payments to farmers. He noted the view dated to the Johnson era but kept it private to avoid clashing with Democratic policy. He now teaches at MIT.
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Washington
John A. Schnittker
Congress
Schnittker
Johnson
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Naming of Trade Negotiator Urged
Four major farm groups press President Nixon to assign a White House special representative for trade negotiations with top priority. The post has been vacant since the Johnson era amid questions about Nixon’s plan. Maurice Stans favors moving the job to the Commerce Department.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Johnson
Maurice Stans
Butler to address East Central Iowa Veterinary Assn
The East Central Iowa Veterinary Medical Association holds its monthly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m in the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids Dr E A Butler state veterinarian will be the speaker
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East Central Iowa Veterinary Medical Assn
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
E. A. Butler
Wheat grower group seeks extension for sign up deadline
The National Association of Wheat Growers requests Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin extend the March 21 deadline for farmers to sign up in the current government wheat program. E. L. Hatcher of LaMar is cited in the appeal.
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Washington
National Association of Wheat Growers
Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
E. L. Hatcher
LaMar
Farm signups extended for northern states
Cole, president of the Association, stated he asked the department to extend the seven week signup period to allow farmers in several northern states more time to enroll.
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Cole
Association
Department
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