More women enroll in land grant agriculture colleges
Women have surged into agriculture colleges, up over 3600 percent in eight years, as enrollments rise nationwide. Officials credit interest in returning to farming and better job prospects under federal equal opportunity programs. Diane Fraser, 34, illustrates the new trend seeking farming success.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Diane Fraser
College of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
National Association of Land Grant Colleges
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Madison
Richard Daluge
Minnesota
St. Paul
Colorado State University
Colorado State
Jack Law
Jana McMahon
Ridgewood
N.J
Myra Hottinger
Colorado Springs
Law
Daluge
Bread prices rise as middlemen push costs higher
Washington AP reports retail bread prices edge upward alongside general food costs. In March a one-pound loaf averaged 36.2 cents with 3.1 cents wheat farm value, while middlemen costs for flour processing and sales drive the rise. The USDA tracks wheat price trends and farm values back to 1971, noting broad increases in bread prices tied to middleman margins.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Labor Department
USDA
Henry T. Badger
Soviet Union
U.S
Delays Hit Soybean Planting Across Major States
The American Soybean Association reports four of the six largest producing states lag far behind normal soybean planting. Illinois may see a 0.7 percent yield drop per day after May 15 with limited crops before June 1. Farmers urged to plant full-season varieties first as Illinois runs 55 percent behind, Iowa 15 percent behind.
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Hudson
American Soybean Association
Illinois
University of Illinois
Iowa
Bishops draws families with friendly service and variety
Patrons praise Bishops for a welcoming atmosphere and kid friendly menu. One says their 7 year old prefers the place because he can get what he wants. Another notes the fish is a standout and coffee is served to the table.
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Vantage
Hall to leave extension post for corporate vice president role
Bob Hall longtime Delaware County extension director will retire August 1 and become vice president of International Trading Co. Inc. in Oskaloosa. He joined Iowa State University extension in 1947 and led Delaware extension starting 1948 earning the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Hall will oversee advertising and public relations in his new role.
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Manchester
Bob Hall
Delaware County
International Trading Co. Inc
Oskaloosa
Hall
Iowa State Univer
Sity
Iowa State
Buchanan County
Delaware
Extension Service
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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Miami, Flonda
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FTC
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