Dumping Dairy Surplus Sparks New Zealand Tensions
Washington debate over dumping surplus butter cheese and non-fat dry milk on world markets to cut U.S. dairy costs. New Zealand warns such moves could harm its economy and dairy exports while officials consider a one‑time sale rather than a standing policy. The U.S. surplus totals about 2.9 billion dollars with millions of pounds stored, and New Zealand promotes dairy farming as key to its economy.
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Congress
Reagan Administration
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U.S
John Block
Block
Australia
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Butterfat mark set by ELKADER Holstein cow in county test
Sue the Holstein cow topped the 900 pound butterfat mark on a Clayton County herd test last month with 21 010 pounds milk and 961 pounds butterfat. Gary and Darlene Kregel of Guttenberg own the cow in their herd, which also had another cow over 800 pounds butterfat. Three more cows exceeded 800 pounds butterfat including a Guernsey and two Holsteins owned by Lee Pattison of Garnaville and Robert Nelson of Clermont. The Guernsey was owned by Richard Troester of Elkader.
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Clayton County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
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Gary
Darlene Kregel
Guttenberg
Guernsey
Lee Pattison
Garnaville
Robert Nelson
Clermont
Richard Troester
Foreign visitor on our farm reveals gaps between image and reality
Doris Engstrom recounts hosting a foreign visitor who viewed a typical farm near Hornick Iowa and discovered the gulf between idealized farm life and actual practices. The host family reflects on how showing the best can create pride, misunderstanding, and questions about belonging.
No till farming grows in Iowa corn and soy amid overall low use
In 1982 Iowa farmers used no till methods on 344 480 acres across 4 467 farms up 55 percent from 1981 as 75 percent of raw cropland saw moldboard plow avoidance and chisel plows or discs appeared on 16 39 million acres of corn and soybeans according to the Soil Conservation Service.
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Iowa
Federal Soil Conservation Service
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Agrculture Department
SCS
Brune
Usda Statistical Reporting Service
Reagan OKs firearms for federal livestock inspectors
President Reagan signed a bill allowing about 100 Agriculture Department livestock inspectors to carry guns for self protection while patrolling the U S Mexico border. Inspectors known as tickriders and river riders patrol along the Rio Grande to enforce quarantine laws and prevent pests. A rider named Mark Smith was shot in the shoulder near Del Rio, Texas, but recovered and returned to work.
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Agriculture Department
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Texas
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Keep pushing pork group official says
A National Pork Council official from Des Moines urges continued pork promotion despite record live hog prices. Russ Sanders argues health myths about pork can be corrected with facts and a premium image, backing broad advertising campaigns aimed at health-conscious consumers.
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National Pork Council
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American Meat Institute
Pork Council
Soviets Seen Likely to Accept Reagan Grain Offer
NORWALK IOWA UPI An agriculture official says four years of poor Soviet crops raise the odds that the Soviet Union will buy up to 23 million metric tons of U S grain under President Reagan's plan. Seeley Lodwick said the odds are pretty good and will join negotiations in Vienna October 28 29. He spoke during a stop at a rally for Arlyn Danker in Iowa's 5th District.
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Iowa
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U.S
Seeley Lodwick
Lodwick
Reagan seeks expanded grain exports, Tass notes no offer
Tass reports Reagan aims to boost U S grain exports to ease a farm crisis but omits his proposal to sell more grain to the Soviets. It also notes Soviet harvest issues and heavy abroad purchases draining Western currency reserves.
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Fall fertilization saves time and cuts spring costs
Fall nitrogen application helps decompose crop residues and stores in soil over winter, letting fields be ready to plant sooner in spring. Spring application can be delayed by weather or distribution issues, often with higher prices. Amoco anhydrous ammonia is offered as a soil secure nitrogen source, with ACA additive claimed to boost corn yield.
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