Questionable egg price policy confuses Iowa farmer letters
Capitol Firing Line notes Elmer Kappen of Sheffield asks why egg prices dropped to 18 and 20 cents a dozen despite a 86 cent per dozen support. Congressman Gross details a string of government assurances, shifts in policy, and imports showing ongoing confusion and reliance on drying methods. The piece cites December to January policy ebbs and the impact on farmers and taxpayers.
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Soil conservation district growth boosts 1949 gains
Mendell reports 96 districts covering 33.26 million acres with 18 443 farmers completing complete farm conservation plans in 1949. Another 2 590 farmers received technical help for simple practices. Contour farming rose 274 295 acres, strip cropping 27 400 acres, pasture 11 000 acres, 673 ponds, 2 316 miles of terraces, 21 300 acres drained and 4 000 00 feet grass waterways built as regional momentum spreads across eight states.
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Conservation progress cited. farmers build plans nationwide
The article notes progress in farm conservation with 94,163 farmers in eight states developing complete plans covering over 16 million acres. Farmers are contour farming, strip cropping, improving pastures, wildlife acres, tree planting, and terrace building, guided by technical assistance to fit each farm.
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