Senate Bill Raises Soil Bank Funds
Congress debates a farm bill raising soil bank spending by 800 million dollars beyond the administration’s target. The Senate measure makes participation mandatory for price supports and could push spending to one billion two hundred million in a year. House committee will study the bill before sessions with Senate leaders.
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Soil Bank
Washington
Ins
Eisenhower
House
House Agriculurce Committee
Fort
Thal
Congress
Federe
Fisenhower
House Agriculture Committee
Milton Young
R-S.d
Hubert Wumphrey
Dminn
Leas
Bumphrey
Poland China hog show and sale results reported
The event featured grand champion boar eye Dawns from Helgens Brothers of Monticello and reserve champions from Curtis S. Groves and Sons of Fortville. Top sales included a $520 gilt by Donald Gang of Belair and a $430 second top hog. Breeders from eight states entered 132 head with average boars at $153.50 and 21 gifts at $86. Wilbur Plager judged the show, with Ebner Franks and H. M. Thineau as auctioneers.
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U. S
Poland
China
National Spotlight
Helgens Brothers
Monticello
Hel
Leon Crook
Sweetwater
Okla
Curtis S. Groves and Sons
Fortville
Ind
Mountain View
Oklo
Future Farmers of America
Donald Gang
Belair
Wis
Lyle Olson
Atkins
Lang
Wengert Brothers
State Center
Prand
Groves and Sons
Lawrence Beck
Ixonia
J. M. Meneough
Grimes
Flel Witlum
Caldwell
Kan
Kent Brown
Nampton
Des Moines
H. M. Thineau
Ebner Franks
USDA Sets 1956 Honey Support Price At 7.7 Cents
The U S Department of Agriculture announced that honey will be supported for the 1956 marketing season starting April 1 at a national average price of 7.7 cents per pound. The rate equals 70 percent of parity, adjusted to the 40 pound container level. For 1955 the support level was 9.9 cents per pound, also 70 percent of parity. Support prices for honey in the 60 to 80 percent parity range are mandatory under the Agricultural Act of 1949 as amended.
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U. S Department of Agriculture
Cheddar Cheese Grade Standards Are Revised
Revised cheddar cheese grade standards announced by the U S Department of Agriculture take effect May 1 1956 replacing 1950 rules. The honey price support program for 1956 remains similar to last year offering storage loans and purchase agreements for extracted honey stored in 60 pound or larger containers. Beekeepers or associations may apply to ASC county offices for loans or purchase agreements. Authorities urge beekeepers to use bees for pollination of crops and improve marketing and distribution of honey. Detailed program information will be available at ASC county offices soon.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Register
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County
ASC
Mentholatum Brings Quick Relief for Night Nose Clogs
A nightly application of Mentholatum in each nostril clears nasal congestion caused by dust, smog, or dry air and overheating rooms. By easing the stuffed feeling, it helps you breathe normally through the nose and reduces harmful mouth breathing and snoring.
Iowa Land Terracing Needs Highlighted By Jacobson
Iowa Soil Conservation Service engineer Paul Jacobson told a seminar that to treat the state for runoff would require terraces on about 3.3 million acres, nearly a quarter of Iowa’s land, with practical limits potentially pushing to five million acres. Drainage would affect about 977,000 acres, mostly cropland. He cited Floyd River as proof that terracing could drastically reduce peak runoff. He noted regional soil differences and the value of level and diversion terraces, farm ponds, and crop rotations while stressing farmers must maximize rainfall use.
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Jacobson
Floyd River
Inwa
Frank
Schaller
Iowa
Iowalapgoi
Agricultural runoff figures and farm income notes
A Iowa agricultural report details grass forage and crop rotations affecting soil moisture and runoff. Continuous corn and corn oats meadow rotations show higher runoff than alfalfa and bluegrass. Lime fertilizer and manure improve soil organic matter reducing runoff. February farm income dropped due to lower marketings. NFO meeting announces Dan Turner speaking at Tipton High School Auditorium.
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Hainois
Clarinda
Schuller
Tipton
Dan Turner
Corning
National Farmers Organization
Tipton High School
USDA Reports Farm Income Down Five Percent
USDA says farmers cash income totaled about 4.1 billion dollars for January and February, a five percent decline from a year ago due to lower prices. Livestock receipts also fell five percent on weaker meat prices, reflecting softer demand and market conditions.
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Washington
L Agriculture Department
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