Strikers Dump 200 Bushels of Corn at USDA Building
A farm protest group American Agriculture dumps 200 bushels of corn on the steps of the Agriculture Department in Washington. Police cordon off the pile as bystanders salvage grain for feed and birds, while leaders push for higher price supports and discuss surplus use like gasohol.
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Farmer Dumped Corn In Street Protest At Agriculture Building
Wayne Peterson, a Holabird farmer, dumped corn in the street outside the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington to protest low farm prices. He stood by a pile of corn on Thursday, highlighting price distress for farmers.
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Bergland to visit East Iowa on campaign trip
Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland will announce a major item for grain producers during a campaign swing with Rep. Mike Blouin. The itinerary includes Dubuque Hempstead High School and a Dyersville cafe luncheon with farm groups. He will then appear at fundraisers in Oelwein Dubuque and La Motte.
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Iowa Pork Producers
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association
LaMotte
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