Carter eyes reserve stockpile in balanced farm plan
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter pushes a reserve stockpile as part of a new farm policy promising farmer controlled storage with government loans on surplus crops. The plan aims to assure domestic needs and export reliability while hinting at some government ownership, and would set advance release rules and price triggers.
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Milk output boom despite drought continues nationwide
UPI reports that August milk production rose 5.7 percent from a year ago despite drought in major dairy regions like Wisconsin. Officials say short pastures prompt balanced rations and favorable milk to feed price relationships keep output high. industry leaders warn of seasonal dips later.
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Officials oppose report feared to end small railroads
Grain industry spokesmen at a Kansas City hearing criticized a Transportation Department plan classifying rail lines as A mainline B mainline and branch. They warned limited federal funds could erase small branch lines and hurt service, while proponents urged preserving all lines as economically viable.
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