National Cattle Congress name change at Waterloo show
The event formerly the National Dairy Cattle Congress will be officially renamed National Cattle Congress. Dates are Sept. 22-30. Rich Byrum, manager, says the fair now emphasizes a broader, state fair style while keeping part of the old name. The show draws about 200000 visitors and features six beef and three dairy exhibit days.
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Stockholders approve sale of American Beef plant in Oakland
American Beef Packers Inc. wins stockholder approval to sell its Oakland Iowa plant for 1.4 million to Spencer Foods Inc. a Land O Lakes subsidiary. The firm will seek new business, retains existence with debts to GE Credit Corp and to feeders, and may issue new stock to settle claims.
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Mosquitoes Tied to Encephalitis Increase in Iowa
AP reports summer rains have spiked mosquitoes blamed for encephalitis cases in Iowa. In Dubuque three cases are unusually high for a single period, with officials noting one encephalitis type isolated from a mosquito in the city.
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Ag groups oppose export amendments in trade bill
Eight agricultural trade associations sent a letter to House members urging a vote against three amendments to an export bill. They argued the amendments would restrict trade and conflict with the spirit of a recently approved multilateral trade agreement reducing barriers.
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