Grange Criticizes FDA Shakeup Forcing Land Bank Head Resignation
The National Grange condemns the merger of the Farm Credit Administration with the Department of Agriculture. Albert S. Goss, commissioner of the land banks, resigned amid disputes over liberal loan policies and the push for normal farm values. Goss warned against lowering loan standards and urged farmers to resist what he called a move toward reduced price levels in agriculture.
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Grange
FDA
Land Bank
National Grange
The
Farm Credit Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Goss
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington State Grange
Washington
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Henry Morgenhau
Federal Land Banks
Farm Credit Reform Advocated By Grange Leader
A long editorial advocates farm credit reform to restore price levels and farmer solvency. It cites policy failures, praises Mr Goss for contributing to credit structure legislation, and notes support from Grange and Farm Bureau groups. It recounts history of the farm credit administration and land banks.
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Gillette
Iowa
Hatch
New Mexico
Truman
Missouri
Mead
New York
Miller
Arkansas
Kleberg
Texas
Farm Credit Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
National Grange
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
American National Live Stock Association
The
National
Walking A device used to lay contour lines demonstrated
A portable contour base line tool called the Walking A, built from bolts and a level, costs $1.10 and was demonstrated on the Earl Schuer man farm near Haskins. C WH Van Vilack and Bruce Kilpatrick showed Washington county farmers how two men can rapidly and accurately set contour lines using a level and a swinging cross piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schuerman
Haskins
C WH van Vilack
Ames Extension Agricultural Engineer
Bruce Kilpatrick
Ames Extension Agronomist
Washington County
J W. Chandler
Washington
van Vinck
Schuerman
Wheat crop may be among smallest in 40 years
United States wheat forecasts point to a 600 million bushel crop, the fourth smallest since 1900, with 46 million acres to harvest and drought lowering yields. Old wheat carryover stands at 615 million bushels as prices rise and exports drop.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Crop Reporting Board
Weather Bureau
Great Plains
Board
United States
Department
Wallace urges sweeping revision of farm loan system
Secretary Wallace told the House Agriculture Committee of a broad overhaul to lower loan rates and guarantee bonds. He backed the Jones bill proposing 3 to 3 1 2 percent loans, 40 year refinancing, and ending farmer stock requirements, while seeking tighter foreclosure limits and government cost estimates.
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Washington
INS
Wallace
House Agriculture Committee
Jones
Texas
Congress
Bureau of the Budget
Soul Conservation and the Pleasures of Everyday Life
A country woman's reflection urges readers to balance work and savings with everyday enjoyments. It questions delaying small joys for a distant future and warns that postponement may leave people unable to enjoy life, even when wealth becomes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayen
Cattle Sale Totals $1075 Per Hundredweight at Waterloo
Leonard Stepanek of Fairfax sold 28 head of cattle averaging 1305 pounds at Waterloo for 1075 dollars per hundredweight as reported in The Gazette.
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The
Gazette
Fairfax
Leonard Stepanek
Waterloo
District Holstein Show Planned in Oskaloosa on June 11
The Seventh district Holstein show of the Iowa State Breeders association will be held June 11 in Oskaloosa. Alvin Leuder reports the event with F C Barney of Fairfield as president. Judge is Jim Bollerup of Waterloo.
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Washington
Iowa State Holstein Breeders Association
Oskaloosa
Alvin Leuder
F. C. Barney
Fairfield
Jim Bollerup
Waterloo
Uncle Sam Sells Foreclosed Elevator in Copeland Kansas
The largest cooperative elevator built in 1929 near Copeland, Kansas, auctioned by Uncle Sam for 50150 dollars. The 145 foot, half million bushel facility was financed by farmers and cost over 150000 dollars. Government foreclosed during the low wheat market.
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Copeland, Kan
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fred Brencrman
Albert S Goss
Erleval Land Mhanks
Shane
Ynetop
Giese Administration
Fardap
Calero
Cade
Gerald
Gerald & Vgs
Lesa
Peyton R. Exar
If Ris
Meo Gee
Fareen? Wirimetraton
Agriculnae
Tee An
Wr Goss
Air Goss
House
Marvin Jones
Wax
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Bankhead
Alabama
la Follete
Wisconsin
Frank Havlik
Troy Mills
Beverly Cattle Co
Cedar Rapids
Hervey DeWees
Marion
Oxford Sales Co
Oxford
Mr. Goss
Wool Growers Association
Sheen
Onford
Manaere
Marlin
Thio
Berkshire
Hervey de Wees
Lassen and Mitchell
Oo. Emmons
Cterkh
Lovmeton
Crnar Rapids
Ancus
Hlereford
Eale
Rane
Wright
Crass
REGIA
WMT
Beverly Cattle Company
CTDAR
Matic
Louis
Uncle Bay Window
Tadfun
Desree
K.R
Heis
Leander
WiLliams
Tra Williams
Uncle Sam
Geedit
Merle
Garmoe
Hollywood
Super" Regal
Hall-Ekf Elt, Inc
Fhone
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