World corn record yields shock in Michigan round of crops
Michigan farmer Roy Lynn Jr harvests a world corn record yield of 352.84 bushels per acre on 1.09 acres using De Kalb X1.54 near St. Joseph County. Iowa 4 H dairy judging team places 13th at World Dairy Expo with Mills, Henkes, Miene, Hempeler. American Angus Association reports largest annual registrations up 16 percent to 264 620 head.
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Farm Auctions Bring Mixed Goods Across Regions
Auction notices list multiple farm and estate sales with various bidders and items including antiques machinery and household goods. Locations span Manchester Postville Hew and nearby rural areas with start times around late morning to early afternoon.
Grant attacks growing number of agencies on farmers
Ameri can Farm Bureau president Fay et te Allen Grant told the Fayette County Farm Bureau meeting that farmers feel under attack from a rising roster of federal agencies including OSHA EPA IRS FTC HEW and others still in formation. He urged defense of private farm enterprise and warned against nationalizing water while supporting water planning conservation and quality protections.
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Subsoil moisture improves in central Iowa but drought risks linger
ISU researchers report subsoil moisture in central Iowa near record highs for October after heavy rains. Polk County readings reach 9.3 and 10.6 inches, while a west Ames sample shows just over eight inches. Farmers fear continued rain could cause problems as prior drought hit corn yields. The statewide outlook remains mixed with adequate moisture in most central districts and other regions. The final statewide report will be issued in late October.
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Grant criticizes Carter on farm policy at Waterloo air show
Allan Grant president of the American Farm Bureau says Carter ignores agriculture and questions export sales and the 20 percent wheat set aside. He notes a two price system on world markets and predicts limited farm failures. He defends Hob Meyer and speaks before Fayette County Farm Bureau.
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Town Defeats Indiana 27-14 Before 61,500 Crowd
A 30 years ago game saw Town overcome Indiana 27 to 14 in front of a crowd estimated at 61,500, highlighting a pivotal moment for local football history.
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Iowa farmers eligible for federal disaster aid program
Iowa livestock farmers facing a 40 percent drop in one harvest are eligible for aid through the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration, announced by Gov. Robert D. Ray. The program supports farms hit by disasters and aims to alleviate losses from the reduced yield.
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Sewer rate hike sparks rural protest
Washington reports farmers and rural groups oppose a Carter plan to raise loan interest on rural water and sewer systems. Agriculture Secretary Bergland announced the proposal as Congress previously rejected a Ford version. NRECA and NFU spokesmen urge burying the idea citing risk to small towns and higher bills or grant dependence.
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