Likely House showdown on milk and sugar price supports
Congress faces a week of decisive votes on a sweeping farm bill aimed at shaping a new long term policy. The House is expected to duel over dairy subsidies and sugar subsidies, with administration and consumer groups pressing for major changes and potential price support cuts.
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Farmwife's plea to Alabama at Farm Aid concert
Sue Massey of Hollandale Wisconsin writes a heartfelt letter to the country group Alabama asking for help as her family faces a forced farm sale within eight to twelve weeks. She recalls debt rising from falling prices, the toil of farming, and the impact on seven family members, urging timely aid.
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FarmAid concert raises early $10 million in pledges
Willie Nelson led FarmAid as about 78 000 fans packed the University of Illinois stadium amid rain for a 14 hour concert featuring George Jones B B King Eddie Van Halen Roy Orbison and others. Telethon pledges reached about 5 million via telephone plus 4 million from ticket sales and corporate donations. Organizers hoped for up to 50 million to aid farmers with grants legal aid counseling and a national information hotline while stressing the goal of raising awareness of farm distress.
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Farmers again press state property tax reform in Wisconsin
Wisconsin farmers and residents in Dodgeville and Iowa County urged action on a family farm agenda as Republicans hear testimony on property tax reform. Testifiers called the system archaic and unfair, detailing high bills, valuations, and the need to cut school taxes funded by property levies. Debates centered on tax burden, education funding, and broader farm debt, with calls to reduce budgets and restructure incentives. A dairy farmer urged deer damage relief, urging DNR reimbursements or longer seasons to protect crops, while concerns about deer shooting permits were raised.
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Women groups launch campaign to boost farm exports
Leaders of two national agricultural women's groups and the Agriculture Council of America announce a drive to revitalize U S farm exports. WIFE and American Agri Women will inform leaders at community, state, and national levels. Norfleet L. Sugg cites hardship and says boosting exports is key. USDA estimates show exports for the year ending Sept 30 at about $32 billion, down nearly 16 percent from 1983 84. The public focus on hard-pressed farmers is acknowledged by Mr. Sugg.
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