Iowa hog feed firms halt sale after contamination ruling
Federal officials secured an agreement with Harris H Jorgensen and Bernie L Nicklaus Jr to stop selling contaminated hog feed and seed corn and beans as hog feed. Jorgensen operates several businesses including Jorgensen Midwest and Midwest Seed Services. Officials cited excessive pesticide residues and carcinogenic compounds found in tests as a public health risk nationwide inspections have traced such contamination since 1986.
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Farm Credit bailout gains ground in Senate panel approval
A Senate Agriculture subcommittee unanimously approved a $4 billion rescue package for the Farm Credit System. The plan funds 15 year government guaranteed bonds, creates a secondary market for loans, and includes a five member aid board to oversee rescue efforts. Critics doubt the plan’s scope but lawmakers expect swift floor action and potential signing this year.
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Kodak Biotech Plant May Shape Cedar Rapids Grain Markets
Kodak’s Cedar Rapids biotechnology plant planned for 1990 will buy a small daily volume of unfinished corn and soybean products from local processors and move them to a new facility. Experts expect limited near term price impact but potential for new markets and opportunities for firms like Archer-Daniels-Mist Midland, Cargill, Penford, and Quaker Oats. Local officials foresee rapid growth in the Cedar Rapids grain processing sector as Kodak expands.
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Coggon
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Farm wives push for equal federal farm program rights
Farm wives seek equal status in federal farm payments arguing current rules treat spouses as one person. Senators consider amendments. legal actions by Women Involved in Farm Economics press the case, with Iowa groups urging wives to gain access to program payments alongside husbands.
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Milo
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Mcallen
Texas
Sandy Greiner
Keota
Greiner Greiner
Record turkey supplies lift ahead of Thanksgiving
U S Department economists expect record turkey stocks and lower prices this holiday season with a stockpile of 640.9 million pounds and wholesale turkey prices down about 30 percent from 1986 levels. Far above year-earlier slaughter supports ample supply, while per capita turkey consumption rises.
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Turkey
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Lee Christensen
City Briefs Highlight Local Events This Week
Page 11B features live music with Tim Daugherty and Susie starting Sunday at Isabels. Kennedy Choirs and Orchestra sell fresh holiday greenery from $3 to $9 with order line 398-2251. Christmas Open House at 3620 1st Ave NE November 6 7 with rear parking. Hawkeye Downs hosts multiple games at 6:30 including Early and Late Birds The Big Four Double Deal and more. Rick and Dawn Becker of West Branch welcome a daughter born October 25 at University Hospital Iowa City. Get Acquainted appears in Gazette Classified classification 23. Berger Furrier advertises fur services 377-1303. Book Sale November 6 7 8 at Veterans Coliseum. The Fur Trader offers fur cleaning repair and rental 364-2124.
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