Farm programs and costs shaped by producer and consumer roles
Michigan State University expert Arthur Mauch says farm program choices hinge on two questions for citizens and lawmakers. First, set support levels to balance production benefits with surplus and control costs. second, decide who pays as storage surpluses or direct payments shift costs between consumers and taxpayers.
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Arthur
Mauch
Michigan
State University
East Lansing
Final dates for loan repayment hit in 1955 for farm grain
County farmers with warehouse stored wheat face final repayment dates. CCC guidance from J Pudway of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee outlines options to repay before maturity, or to deliver and transfer ownership if market prices exceed loan value plus charges. Settlement hinges on market close price versus loan value.
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Floren
J. Pudway
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committes
Pudway
CCC
Clare County
Lose Ugly Fat in Ten Days or Money Back
Weight loss ad promotes DIATRON claiming to curb appetite without drugs or diet. It promises weight loss when eating less and offers a money back guarantee after returning the bottle. Sold by Houghton’s Drug Store in Glen.
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Houghton
Michigan economist predicts modest 1945 crop price outlook
Karl J. Wrights farm economist of Michigan State University says corn may reach about 25 dollars per bushel and wheat around 195 dollars, with large government holdings and price support programs dampening gains. He notes 1955 pea and bean crops likely stay near support levels as stocks on hand cap upside.
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Michigan
Karl J
Feed Seed Men to Hold Conference
M. S. Erdmann, MSU farm crops specialist, will meet with county elevator operators seed and feed dealers and farm product handlers Friday February 17 at 1 30 p m in the county courthouse court room. Topics include seed varieties oats legume seeds new varieties and seed treatments storage and cultural methods.
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M. S. “Erdmann
MSU
Erdmann
Peat Deposits Trace 18,000-Year Formation in State
Geologists from the Conservation Department report peat accumulates at about one foot every 300 years. With peat beds reaching up to 60 feet, the record indicates roughly 18,000 years of buildup in the region.
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Conservation Department
Hard Seed Insurance for Alfalfa Seed Yields
Michigan State University expert Stephen Dexter reports tests showing hard seed in alfalfa can outperform quick germinators after frost and crusted soil. Under favorable weather yields level, but hard seed offers better survival in adverse conditions, acting as an insurance policy for farmers.
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Stephen Dexter
Farm Crops Department
Michigan State University
Dexter
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