Bakers urge Congress to cut Soviet grain sales
UPI report notes American Bakers Association urged Congress to halt grain shipments to the Soviet Union until Moscow provides advance need estimates as required by a 1973 agreement. Trade officials pressed for certification that nations meet trade accords before buying U S farm products.
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Washington
UPI
American Bakers Association Today
Congress
Soviet Union
Robert Schaus
The
Trade Association
National Affairs Committee
Senate Agriculture Committee
U.S
Schaus
Congressional General Accounting Office
United
Gasohol check off needs answers first
UNL economist Dr. Michael Turner says questions must be answered before approving a check off on Nebraska feed grains and wheat to fund a grain alcohol plant. The plan envisions 20 million gallons of ethanol annually costing about 21 million dollars with 6 percent return, using eight million bushels of grain per year and potentially reducing state road funds by three cents per gallon tax credit.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Michael Turner
U.S
Turner
Kansas
Great) Plains
UNL
Broiler Prices Seen Dropping Amid Rising Production
The Agriculture Department reports broiler prices should fall over the next few months due to increased production and pork competition. February wholesale prices ranged 39 to 44 cents per pound, with a six month January-June forecast in the upper 30s as demand shifts. Egg prices, hit by cold weather, are expected to fall seasonally this spring and may stay below 1976 levels this summer. Egg production remains below last year but should rebound toward 1976 levels. Turkey production, currently below 1976 levels, is expected to rise above last year.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Turkey
Swine AI Short Course Set at University of Nebraska Lincoln
An AI short course on swine semen collection processing heat checking insemination and pregnancy testing will be held March 31 to April 1 at Marvel Baker Hall Lincoln. The two day program costs 60 dollars with 16 participant slots preregistration 20 deposit required and inquiries to Swine AI Room 210 Marvel Baker Hall UNL Lincoln Neb 68583.
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Lincoln
William Ahlschwede
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department
Ahlschwede
UN- L
Marvel Baker Hall
AhlIschwede
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Pesticide TV Series Promotes Safe Use in Nebraska
Emery Nelson announces five half hour programs on safe pesticide use airing Thursdays at 7 p.m. across the Nebraska ETV Network beginning March 24. The AMA developed series aims to help private applicator certification and inform homeowners and the public about risks and benefits. County Extension offices offer workbooks to accompany viewing. certification requires county training sessions for private applicators. About 40,000 farmers and ranchers certified this winter. 23 commercial applicators and 2,000 others certified in separate sessions.
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Lincoln
Emery Nelson
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
University of Mid-America
Nebraska
AMA
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nelson
Bergland Targets State GOP Appointees in Shakeup
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland moves to remove Republican-appointed members from 50 state ASC committees and seeks authority to fire state executive directors. Some directors hire lawyers, arguing Schedule A posts cannot be removed for political reasons. Bergland proposes reclassifying to Schedule C, signaling potential broad turnover. Salaries range from 24,308 to 43,923 with tenures shaping top pay.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Department
Bergland
ASC
Agriculture Department
Shipley
Civil Service Commission
Nixon
Ford
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K. E. Dorter Trucking
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Columbus
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