Brucellosis Legislation Aims for Cattle Traceability in Iowa
Iowa State University extension veterinarian Dr. John B. Herrick outlines proposed brucellosis control laws emphasizing test certification, calf vaccination, back tagging for two-year-old cattle at slaughter, and quarantine rules for imported beef cattle. He notes 12 month quarantine for beef heifers 8 to 21 months and urges continued calf vaccination while federal support ends. The measure seeks to protect herds and aid cattlemen amid slow farm program changes.
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John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Herrick
Willi
Towa
Iowa
Merrick
Staley Deplores Out in Soybean Support Level
Oren Lee Staley president of the National Farmers Organization criticizes the 25 cent cut in 1969 soybean price supports as a compromise between opposing farm groups. He laments reduced supports, argues for higher prices and broader market expansion, and notes NFC opposition to the cut. Secretary Hardin and Palmby defend the move as market-driven to boost domestic and foreign utilization.
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UPL
Oren Lee Staley
National Farmers Organization
Staley
Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
Farm Bureau
Officials Eye Effect of Lower Soybean Price Prop
Crop experts foresee mixed effects from reduced price supports. Palmby notes lower prices may deter production while some farmers could plant more acres to maintain income. The Crop Estimate Department cautions on predicting spring soybean plantings as an annual report on March 1 intentions nears release. Last year the March 2 planting intentions estimated 42 million acres, with 41.6 million planted and 40.7 million harvested.
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Palmby
Hardin
Food dollar split shows rise in marketing costs
The remaining 62 cents of the food dollar went to processors and other middlemen to move food from farm to store. From 1957-59 to 1968 marketing costs accounted for two thirds of the rise in the average American food bill.
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Washington
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Economic Research Service
Farm Auctions Cast Across Iowa The Gazette Farm Pages
A jumble of farm auction notices lists dozens of sales near Columbus Junction Grinnell Lisbon Brandon and other towns with items including dairy cattle machinery hogs grain and antiques The notices name multiple sellers dates from March 10 to March 18 1970 and locations near Hawkeye Downs Well Hill Central City and more with various terms and sale details.
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Columbus Junction
Auetins Beer
Fayre G
Fuhrman
Lisbon
Lisbor
Wesnestay
Grinnel Livestock Exchange
Brotterson
Victor
Mianersal
Stanley Jordan
Coxtrat City
Alvi Cotman
Fedge al Prabbebura
Leone Prana
Lee Griver
Well & of
Hill
Hampshire
Festinn Station
Damos Trons Snd Sons
Amie
Hawkeye Downs
Hawkeye
Preparation H Claim Shrinks Hemorrhoids In Most Cases
A New York report credits Preparation H with shrinking hemorrhoids and stopping itch without narcotics. Doctors note rapid relief from pain and swelling across hundreds of patients in major cities and the Midwest Medical Center.
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New York, N.Y
New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
Culver at Linn Soil Banquet and County Polls
Iowa's Second District Congressman John Culver will speak at the Linn county soil conservation district banquet. Maes 14, Lynn Millard, district chairman, announced the banquet will be at Indie Creek Elementary School in Marion at 6 30 p m. Polls will open from 6 to 8 p m that evening to elect a soil conservation district commissioner.
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John Culver
Linn County
Soil Conservation District
Maes
Lynn Millard
Indie Creek
Marion
Naming of Trade Negotiator Urged
Four major farm groups press President Nixon to appoint a White House special representative for trade negotiations. They urge high priority for filling the post vacant since the Johnson era. Maurice Stans reportedly favors moving the post to his Commerce Department.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Johson
Maurice Stans
Schnittker Urges Capping Farm Government Payments
Washington AP reports Dr. John A. Schnittker former undersecretary of agriculture urges Congress to study limiting government payments to farmers. Schnittker noted his view from late Johnson era but kept silent due to Democratic policy. Former Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman opposes ceilings. The piece also mentions a MIT economist role and a veterinary association dinner in Cedar Rapids with speaker Mr. B A Butler.
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Washington
John A. Schnittker
Congress
Schnittker
Johnson
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Veterinary Sn
East Central
Iawa Veterinary Medical Assn
Tongewell Hotel
Cedar Rapids
B.A. Butler
Wheat sign-up deadline extended requested by growers
The National Association of Wheat Growers asked Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin for more time to extend the March 21 sign-up deadline for farmers in the government wheat program. L Halther of LaMar is referenced in the message.
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Washington
National Association of Wheat Growers Bay
Clifford M. Hardin
A ‘L. Halther
LaMar
Farm groups seek longer signup period for aid program
Cale, president of the Associa tive, said in a statement here that he had asked the department to extend the seven week signup period so farmers in several Dortern states can have more time.
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