Clark Warns Farm Bureau Women on Surpluses Returning
Sen. Dick Clark told Iowa Farm Bureau women surpluses may trouble agriculture again but expressed optimism that higher food prices will push producer consumer understanding. He cited lessons from price freezes and the Soviet wheat sale, urged freedom to bid fertilizer, lower interest rates, and energy allocation, and noted U S armed forces in Europe face alcohol and hashish challenges.
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Dorothy Williams
Washington
Dick Clark
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Democrat
Clark
Congress
Iowa
Europe
Illinois farmers form citizen patrols to deter rustling
In Meredosia Illinois farmers organize night patrols after dark to guard back roads amid rising cattle theft fears. Led by Eldred Ehlert about 60 farmers patrol 80 miles nightly while sheriffs caution against armed confrontations. Patrols report no rustlers after six weeks but remain vigilant.
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H. F. Wollenberg
Meredosia
Ill
Illinois
Eldred Ehlert
Morgan County
Harold Wright
Hutson
Fewer Storage Problems Seen During the Fall
Iowa State University economists report storage problems for grain and soybeans should be smaller this year. Expanded facilities and moved last year’s grain reduce shortages. total capacity now 545 million bushels with 45 million added. Local issues possible, but overall better movement anticipated.
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Ames
UPI
Iowa State University
Bob Wisner
ISU
Wisner
Lowan
Wisner and Kirby Speak at Washington Outlook Session
Iowa State University extension economist Bob Wisner and Ed Kirby of Cedar Rapids will speak at the Washington county fall outlook meeting. County Extension Director Jim Frier says the session will cover the fall and winter outlooks for corn soybeans and livestock. The gathering occurs Tuesday evening Sept 25 at 8 p.m. at the Washington county Farm Bureau building.
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Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Jim Frier
Washington County Farm Bureau
Bob Wisner
Iowa State University
Ed Kirby
Cedar Rapids Area
Global food bank proposed by economists
Economists from North America Europe and Japan proposed depositing food from around the world into an international food bank to be drawn on during famines or to aid developing nations. They would share the costs of building and maintaining reserves, with sacrifices such as diverting grain from livestock feed.
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Washington
North America
Europe
Japan
Philip H. Trezise
the Treasury
No Large Boost Seen In Pork Production
A USDA report says pork supplies will not rise much through the winter, delaying price relief to mid-1974 at best. Farmers expect no rise in hog litters through next February, with last summer’s pig crop down four percent, keeping pork prices elevated amid high feed costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Corn Belt
USDA
Iowa extends waste permit access to large livestock feeders
EPA officials announced that major Iowa livestock and poultry feeders may obtain license applications through Iowa State University extensions in Ames and the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality in Des Moines. The rule covers operations with more than 1,000 cattle 2,500 hogs 10,000 sheep 55,000 turkeys 5,000 ducks and 100,000 chickens.
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Kansas
UPI
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Iowa
Iowa State University Extensions
Ames
Iowa Department of Environmental Quality
Des Moines
Sandra Knop Named Ak-Sar-Ben Queen
Sandra Knop, 17, of Atlantic Iowa, named Ak-Sar-Ben Iowa 4 H queen at the livestock show in Omaha. Her sister Kay is a senior at Iowa State University and won the same title in 1969. Knop has been in 4 H four years and shows Hereford cattle. A breeding heifer from the Nebraska State fair and a Shorthorn that won Iowa State fair honors are among the top animals shown by peers Vaughn Meeks and Clark Steen.
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Omaha, Neb
Sandra Knop
Atlantic
Iowa
Kay
Iowa State University
Miss Knop
Calvin Knop
Ak- Sar-Ben
Vaughn Meeks
Taylor
Neb
Clark Steen
Elk Horn
Anamosa Tops Congress in Dairy Cattle Judging
Eastern Iowa FFA members excel at the National Dairy Cattle Congress with Gary Kregel Guttenberg leading overall. Anamosa FFA wins high team as Bill Carlson Steve Bowers and Al Wittenburg contribute. Wittenburg places fifth overall and first in Jersey, Kregel first in Brown Swiss, Bowers first in Ayrshire. Local standouts include Treddie Kruger Waukon Mike Mohning Garnaville Scott Broghamer Decorah and Dan White Postville.
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Waterloo
Eastern
Iowa
Future Farmers of America
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Gary Kregel
Guttenberg
Anamosa Ffa Chapter
Anamosa Ffa
Bill Carlson
Steve Bowers
al Wittenburg
Kregel
Bowers
Ayrshire
Treddie Kruger
Waukon
Mike Mohning
Garnaville
Scott Broghamer
Decorah
Dan White
Postville
Rice as Staple Food for Half the World
Rice serves as the staple for about half the global population, sustaining diets across diverse regions. The grain’s versatility supports numerous cuisines and farming practices, highlighting its critical role in food security and nutrition worldwide.
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Tom Merryman
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Dave Huston
Ilinois
Kirby
Anamosa
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Datsun
Goodyear
Second Ave
Marion
7Th Ave
Bob
Eltis Bird
Shuall & Ullerich
Blairstown
Thummas
Stanwood
Jones Park
Johnson Motors
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