Farm income poised to fall as energy costs surge
Washington AP reports that soaring fuel and fertilizer costs threaten farm incomes with a projected drop from 45.4 billion to 39.6 billion in 2001 and 36.3 billion in 2002. The advisory cites a 31 percent fuel rise and a 33 percent fertilizer hike, hitting corn, cotton, and rice, while government aid climbs to over 22 billion since 1996.
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Congress
Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute
University of Missouri
Bruce Babcock
Iowa State University
Nebraska
Keith Dittrich
Tion
Pat Roberts
R-Kan
Ann Veneman
Farm incomes seen to dip without subsidies
Texas A&M economist James Richardson warns farmers face higher cash expenses and a decline in net farm income over the next two years unless Congress expands subsidy programs. Some farmers have lost ground, but most have kept their position.
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Congress
James Richardson
Texas A&m
Apple growers push plan for state pricing co op
Washington apple growers weigh forming a statewide marketing cooperative to set minimum prices as shortages loom and prices fall. Leaders like Kent Mullinix and Mark Tudor urge unity to break even amid heavy production while Yakima and Wenatchee hosts discuss a floor price to stabilize income.
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Yakima
Wash
Washington
Kent Mullinix
Washington State University Learning Center
Wenatchee
Mark Tudor
Grandview
Tudor
United
Beginning Seedlings For Transplanting At Home
Dr. Chuck Marr of Kansas State University outlines how to start seedling plants indoors with fluorescent light, controlled temperatures, and gradual hardening off. Guidance covers germination temps of 75 to 80 degrees, 65 degrees for growth, light placement, watering, and timing for tomato seeds to reach transplant readiness around May 1 with advice on seed-starting mixes and fertilizer.
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Chuck Marr
Kansas State University
Finney County Extension Office
S. Ninth St
Garden City
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Washington Growers Clearing House
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