Commission extends CFTC life amid Nebraska land squabble
The House voted to extend the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for three years but faced a land dispute in Nebraska. Sen. Zorinsky sought 173 acres near Chadron State Park transfer to Nebraska. the House rejected that provision. The package also keeps meat-inspection flexibility and wheat subsidy provisions, amid farming-advocacy tensions.
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Washington
House
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Nebraska
CFTC
Senate
Edward Zorinsky
D-Neb
Chadron State Park
Zorinsky
Forest Service
Agriculture Department
U.S
The
Commission
Market Report From Cedar Rapids Fleisch and Livestock
A chaotic market summary from Cedar Rapids covers meat prices and livestock: bids for cattle, hogs, and calves with fluctuating figures, and notes on demand being moderate to good. It cites wholesale quotes, packinghouse activity, and seasonal shifts affecting cattle and hog markets.
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Moderone
Broncos
Trade prospects worsen as U S grain exports fall
U S agriculture officials warn lower trade prospects will strain American farmers with reduced world wheat trade and cutbacks in exports. The Agriculture Department lowers forecasts for 1985-86 shipments and notes weaker demand from the Soviet Union EC and Mexico while domestic production and competition shrink U S coarse grain exports.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
European Community
Mexico
Agriculture Department
United States
Spain
Department
Iowa honey producers to hold annual meeting in Des Moines
The Iowa Honey Producers Association plans its annual meeting in Des Moines at the Starlight Village Motel. Speakers include William Wilson of the Agriculture Research Service and Roger Hoopingarner of the University of Michigan. The event features an acarine mite talk and beekeeping economics, with a Friday banquet and Saturday noon buffet. Reservations and a small fee apply. contact Glen Stanley for details.
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Des Moines
Iowa Honey Producers Association
Starlight Village
William Wilson
The
Agriculture Research Service
Weslaco
Texas
Roger Hoopingarner
University of Michigan
Wilson
Central America
Hoopingarner
Iowa
Iowa corn harvest lagging as soybeans mature in cool wet week
Iowa crop report shows corn at 15 percent harvested by weekend, far below 30 percent normal, while 96 percent of soybeans are mature. Weather included rain and snow flurries, with four suitable farming days and cool temperatures. Foot rot concerns noted from wet conditions and pastures described as in good condition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Statistical Service
City Briefs Offer Local Events And Advertisements
Various community notices include lectures at Mercy Hospital and Village Inn, ambulance education session in Linn County, church and club meetings, charity bingo, and upcoming shopping and dining promotions. Advertised are seminars, bake sales, parades footage, and local business openings with contact numbers.
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Linn
Virginia Henry
Linn County
Cedar Terrace
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