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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1978

Page

5

Prices of inputs to slow in 1978 says USDA official

Remarks by Robert D. Reinsel from the 1978 National Agricultural Outlook Conference describe slack demand and excess capacity pushing slower price rises for most inputs. Farmers face a cost price squeeze as income weakens, with loan scrutiny tightening and capital purchases down.

Robert D. Reinsel Economic Research Service USDA Washington, D.C George D. Irwin Farm Credit Administration National Agricultural Outlook Robert B. Phelps Forester Forest Service

Farm loan problems slight say lender officials

George D. Irwin of the Farm Credit Administration says since 1970 the FLBA and PCA loans have tripled, with delinquencies minimal and funding secure. He notes some refinancing and softer land prices ahead, predicting weaker demand for farm mortgage loans as farm income trends influence land turnover.

Federal Land Bank Association FLBA Production Credit Association PCA

Timber outlook tied to housing in 1977 78 demand

Forester Rob ert B Phelps of the USDA foresees housing activity as the main driver for timber demand especially softwood, plywood, particleboard and insulation boards. 1977 starts reach about 1.9 million units with three-quarters being single family, a record, while 1978 may slow to 1.7 1.8 million starts amid higher interest rates and scarce materials.

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