Farmer Retailer Concept Boarded by Florida Ranchers
Bob McIntyre and J. W. Conger launch a farm to consumer beef venture near Sarasota Florida, opening a slaughtering facility to cut middlemen. They argue producer owned markets can profit without large scale growth, urging Midwest cattlemen to consider small direct retail operations and local meat markets.
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Bob McIntyre
J. W. Conger
Sarasota
Fla
Florida
Upper
Midwest
McIntyre
Conger
Fabor
Main Street
Iowa Farm Outlook on Corn and Soybean Supplies
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner sees 1976 soybean acreage cuts of around 10 percent and higher corn plantings, which could tighten soybeans and boost corn next year. Current USDA projections show old crop corn tight and soybeans adequately stocked this season, with prices influenced by weather and upcoming reports including June pig crop and acreage data.
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USDA
Iowa State University
Bob Wisner
U.S
Wisner
ISU
Russia
S. Wisner
OSHA says farm safety standard guards PTO and drives this fall
A new OSHA agriculture safety standard goes into effect Oct 25 requiring guarding on PTO shafts and rotating drive parts on farm equipment. Retrofit is required where guards are missing and shield integrity must meet 250 pound impact tests. Employers must ensure nip points are guarded, provide disconnect devices, and train workers annually on five key rules.
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Iowa Bureau of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Dale Hull
Extension
Iowa State University
Hull
Cattle Feeders Day At Iowa State University July 13
Cattle Feeders Day at ISU July 13 features a Beef Nutrition Farm tour, research reports on feedlot nutrition, and a panel on alternative feeding systems. Registration for the program is $2.50 with an evening session on the new USDA beef grading system.
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Iowa State University
USDA
Harold Heykes
Palo Alto County
Thwest
Ames
C. Y. Stephens
Iowa State Center
Pete Hoffman
Wise Burrough
Allen Trenkle
Righ Vetter
Kildee Hall
4-H Willing Workers Plan Summer Workshop Dates
Walnut Willing Workers 4-H held a regular meeting June 12 with 13 members present. Barb Herke presided, reports were approved, and plans were set for a June 17 workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Darrel Eaton home. lunch by Jane Eaton and Kelly Peterson. another workshop planned for June 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Ray Luhman home. Reporter Kathy Herke.
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Walnut
Barb Herke
Jane Eaton
Kelly Peterson
Walnut Willing
Darrel
Ray Luhman
Kathy Herke
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Sioux Center Farmers Coop
America
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