Peterson Denies Retirement Tied to Grain Inspection Probe
AP reports that Ervin L. Peterson plans to retire June 30 citing a doctor’s advice, denying ties to a yearlong probe into alleged bribery and misconduct by federally licensed grain inspectors and samplers. Agriculture Secretary Butz pledges action to root out irregularities as indictments expand.
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Supermarket margins return to price control era levels
Washington reports that April beef prices rose 6.9 cents to 1.34 a pound for choice cuts, narrowing margins after a year and a half. The farm to retail spread fell to 44 cents, while live cattle prices surged and farmer returns rose to 89.9 cents per retail pound, signaling a swing in the marketing chain.
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Iowa farmers plant nearly all corn and most soybeans
Des Moines reports Iowa farmers advanced fieldwork last week with six plus suitable days. Virtually all corn is planted and about 65 percent of soybeans, well above last year's pace though below the five-year average. Topsoil moisture remains a concern as rains are uneven and herbicide effectiveness may decline without more rain.
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Delaware Starts Fourth Community 4-H Program
In Manchester Delaware County will launch the fourth annual Community Resource Development program. Directors Kathy Dyer and Debra Phillips return to lead ten 4-H/CRD clubs starting in mid June with weekly two hour meetings through mid August and a county rally planned. Over 400 youth in grades 4 through 7 have registered and will receive invitations to club meetings. Contact the extension office for additional interested youths.
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Garnaville Teacher Named Home Economist for Clayton Allamakee
Garnaville teacher Fran Galtz of Mon ons has been named extension home economist for Clayton and Allamakee counties. She assumes the post June 2 with offices in Elkader and Waukon after five years teaching home economics at Garnaville Community School.
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Small Pony Born at Bethel Bud Fralley Farm Near Battle Creek
A 19 inch filly born May 2 at Bud Fralley’s Bethel Farm near Battle Creek Michigan draws attention. The colt’s dam resembles a Shetland pony and stands about 35 inches at the withers. Bud Fralley, with 15 years in raising horses, has lately focused on small horses for family enjoyment.
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Farm News Monticello 4-H Council Race Headed by Fifteen Candidates
Fifteen candidates will seek election to the Jones county 4-H council at the group's annual rally roundup Friday at the county fairgrounds.
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Carrothers Leads Judging Clinic at Manchester Fairgrounds
Kent Carrothers of Kirkwood Community College to officiate a county 4 H and FFA judging clinic at Manchester fairgrounds June 9 at 7 p.m. The workshop includes showing and setting tips with five animals, then a discussion on judging sheep dairy beef and a wine. Over 20 livestock project leaders instructors and board members assist with showing fitting and judging activities.
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Jamaican Youths Visit Waucoma Farm Exchange Delegate
Constance McNeil, a 15 year old Jamaican 4-H member, spends two weeks with the Datel Rids family in Waucoma as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange program conducted by the National 4-H Foundation. She will depart June 16 after growing up in a farming community in Jamaica and ten years in 4-H.
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