Farmer James Bowersox on pigs crops and politics near Swisher
James Bowersox, 34, farms 430 acres two miles west of Swisher raising 1200 feeder pigs yearly and 200 acres of corn, 90 acres oats, 65 acres hay. Republican, ex Johnson county Pork Producers president, on state feeder pig advisory committee. family of Barbara and children Jori 11 Christopher 9 Douglas 7 Susan 5. He emphasizes clean facilities, discusses drought aid, grain reserves, Heifer Project, and politics noting Ford's early presidency and Carter's farmer focus. mentions potential support for Jim Leach in First district race.
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the Gazette
James Bowersox
Swisher
Bowersox
Johnson County Pork Producers
State Pork Producers
Barbara
Jori
Christopher
Douglas
Susan
Frick Raps Peanut Plan as Costly Farm Debate Heats Up
Kenneth Frick, head of the federal farm program, argues the peanut supporting system risks $40 billion in yearly costs if all commodities are similarly protected. He warns the issue will spark House discussion next week and tie to Carter's campaign, while defending FCIC limits and calling for a three year extension with reforms.
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Jimmy Carter
South Dakota
Minnesota
Agriculture
Buzz
Kenneth Frick
the Gazette Sunday
Frick
Iowa
House of Representatives
Carter
House
Congress
Ford
Earl Butz
Butz
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
FCIC
Ford Administration
Carters
Auction Schedule Announces Multiple Sales This Week
Auctions set for Tuesday September 21 and Friday September 24 list close out and Hampshire sales with buyers and locations. Monticello Keota Ryan Garrison Garrison Chester Letts Van Horne appear among the sale sites with firms Gene Thompson Marion Stoutner Emma Podhaj sky Orville Meeker and Sons Walter Schminke and Son.
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Mach
Gene Thompson
Monticello
Marion Stoutner
Keota
Raymond Garner
Ryan
Emma Podhajsky
Garrison
Elgin Lewis
Chester
Hampshire
Orville Meeker and Sons
Chester Sale
Walter Schminke and Son
van Horne
Extension Officers Appointed for Iowa State University Group
Three Cedar Rapids extension workers serve as state officers in the Iowa State University Extension Assn. Dave Hammond is president-elect, Charlotte Young is past president, and Richard Freeman is treasurer. The group also lists officers Lynn Habben, Dorothy Keith, May Johnson, Bob Bernhardt, Jim Johnson, and others as vice presidents and secretary.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State University Extension Assn
Charlotte Young
Richard Freeman
Linn County
Dave Hammond
Hammond
Lynn Habben
Webster City
Young
Freeman
Dorothy Keith
Clarinda
May Johnson
Charles City
Bob Bernhardt
Clarion
Jim Johnson
Eldora
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By al Swegle
Drouth
Jim Leach
Federal Crop Insurance Corp
Gazette
Dial
Skors
Hach Bros. CO. Inc
First Street
Bee Country Stores
Dairy Maid “Milk House
Dairy Maid
First Ave
Center Pt. Rd
Edgewood Rd
Sixth St
Mt. Vernon Rd
Form News
Bob Shimon
2Nd Ave
South
Gary Barmore
Goodyear
BankAmericard
American Express
Carte Bianche Diners Club
Marion
7Th Ave
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