Manchester Land Bank reports record loan total
The Manchester Land Bank Association announces a near twenty seven million dollar year end total, the highest in its history, driven by lower interest rates and more farm purchases. Norman Fiddelke cites increased activity in land acquisitions and improvements, with outside capital reaching three point nine billion over five years and delinquency rates at historic lows. Harold Weydert presided as directors Kenneth Sheppard Vincent Steffett Henry Brandt Jr Leonard Glew and James Ward attended and Glew Brandt were re-elected.
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Manchésterjers
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Land Bank Assn
Harold Weydert
Peosia
Kenneth Sheppard
Copgan
Vincent Steffett
Farlay
Henry Brandt
Hazeton
Léonard Glew
James Ward
Maonville
Glew
Brandt
Association
Grange Supports U S Wheat Sale To Soviet Union
John Scott of the National Grange praises the U S grain sale to the Soviet Union as vital for American farmers. He cites near record crops, a $1 billion sale, and hopes future exports will reduce carry-overs and lift domestic prices. He defends export subsidies as necessary to sustain U S grain participation in world markets.
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Washington
John Scott
National Grange
Soviet Union
Scott
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Russia
Scalt
Seattsse
Tol
Ameri
Benton 4-H Awards Night Set at Vinton
VINTON The Benton county 4 H awards night will be held at 7 45 p m Saturday September 30 in Tilford junior high auditorium in Vinton. 4 H members selected for their recorded accomplishments will be honored for their work. The retiring council will install the 1972 73 441 Council during the ceremony.
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Vinton
Benton County
Tilford
Observers ponder why China bought U S wheat now
Observers in Hong Kong question China’s surprise 500000 metric tons purchase of U S wheat. Explanations include delivery speed compared with Canada, wheat type suits noodles, and rising prices spurring a quick buy. Possible political signaling to Australia is noted.
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China
U.S
Tillman Dardin
New York Times
Hong Kong
United States
Peking
Ching
Canada
Vancouver
Noto
Australia
McGovern Farm Plan Could Lift Retail Food Prices
Washington UPI The McGovern farm policy to boost farm income next year may lift some retail food prices, but details depend on how much goes to higher price supports versus direct payments. Stein questioned the 10 percent rise figure, noting McGovern has not defined the mix. Administration officials clash over future price directions as farm returns rise and policy goals differ.
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Nixon
Council On Economic Advisers
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Vernon Center
Minn
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Steitz
Karl L. Butt
House
Meyer captures Clayton beef show top carcass honor
Meyer of Monona won the Clayton County beef show carcass division with a 2718 pound Angus-Limousin crossbred steer yield grade 2.4 and a choice grade. Top five included Glan Yvarous West Union Hereford crossbred Ralph Mann and Clarence Meyer Monta Angus Charolais crossbreds Eldan Lenth Postville Hereford. Live show winners were Walter Wessel Greeley Angus-Hereford crossbred Elden Lenth Postville Angus Ralph Mann West Union Angus-Hereford crossbred and tare Tojl Ehrhardt Elkader Angus. Event sponsored by Clayton County Beef Producers Association Steak Fry set for Central City September 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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Monona
Watt
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Ralph Mann
West Union
Angus Leréford
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Monta Angus
Elden Lenth
Postville
Angus
Gue-Hereford
Tare ‘Tojl Ehrhardt
Elkaver
Clayton County Beef Producers Association
Central City
Linn County Beef Producers Assn
Gentral City
Ralph [Blackford
Macron
Epworth Livestock Dealer Enjoined by U.S. Officials
Washington officials say Epworth Iowa dealer V. Jr. Burds is permanently enjoined from further business and must pay 18000 in civil penalties for failing to file annual dealer operation reports. Burds allegedly ignored a 1989 order to stop operating as a dealer without a bonding acceptance. He bought livestock in Northeast Iowa and Southeast Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Wheat Farmers Expand Acreage Amid Price Outlook
Washington AP report says the National Association of Wheat Growers warned Agriculture Secretary Butz that farmers plan a sharp expansion of winter seeded bread grain. NAWG backs keeping the 103 wheat program, while producers may ignore voluntary idleing due to higher prices. Much of the 1973 crop of winter wheat already planted. 28 years ago the Democratic finance committee offered certificates to supporters of Adlai Stevenson’s presidential bid.
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National Association of Wheat Growers
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Bart 1
Butz
Jerry Rees
NAWG
Keepiog
Soviet Union
Democratic Party
National Finance Committee
Adlai E. Stevenson
Egg Fall Festival Planned in Ames
The Iowa Poultry Association hosts its second annual fall festival in Ames at the Ramada on Sept 28. Sessions cover marketing innovations, poultry housing insurance, egg clearing house work, price outlook, a check off plan for Iowa producers, and the nature direction of the Iowa Poultry Association. The day ends with the annual banquet and awards including Poultry Inquityman of the Year.
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Ames
Iowa Poultry Association
Hin Ames
John Wallace
St. Petersburg
Florida
Henry E. Larze- Jere
Department of Agriculture Economics
Michigan State University
Iowa
Egg Producera
Robert Sarson
Grey
Idwal Poultry Association
Lloyd Lindeman
IBA
Atlantic
Farm Outlook Meeting Planned in Coralville
Local businessmen counseling farmers will explore agricultural marketing and production prospects at a Coralville session on September 20. Gene Jurrell of Iowa State University and Herb Howell will discuss the economic picture, market outlook, and farm management implications amid high prices and changing farm programs.
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Tal Ball
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Coralville
Gene Jurrell
Towa State University Extension Outlook
Herb Howell
Coral
Grain Prices Could Peak Early This Year
A syndicated analysis predicts U S grain prices may rise as Russia and other nations begin new crops. Large U.S. carryovers and price supports could limit sales, with exports to Russia and markets abroad, plus future supply from Argentina Australia and South Africa shaping a possible early peak in prices.
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L. H. Simert Inlarky
Aniasiy Choembt Urbana
Ill
Russia
United States
Tarryover
Argentina
Australia
South Africa
U.S
Grain Drying Meeting Planned
Fairfax area farmers will hear Larry VanFousen, extension agricultural engineer, discuss grain drying methods and problems on Tuesday at 7 pm on the Milton Chadimas farm southeast of Fairfax. Sponsored by the State university extension service, the meeting offers practical guidance for Linn and Johnson counties.
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Larry VanFousen
Milton Chadisna
Lone State University Extension Service
Linn
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Linn County
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Milton Chadina
Pew
Gerald Govan
Cedar Rapids
OSHA rule ties slow moving vehicle emblem to farm traffic
The Williams Steiger Act requires the slow moving vehicle emblem on all farm vehicles traveling on public roads at speeds under 23 mph and operated by farm or ranch employees.
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