Farmers see dramatic income rise for 1978 amid higher prices
Agriculture Secretary Bergland announced net farm income climbed 40 percent to 28.1 billion in 1978 from 20.1 billion in 1977 as livestock prices surged. Off farm earnings reached 34.4 billion, while analysts projected further asset gains and rising debt into 1979.
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Kansas crop value up in 78 yields record high
Kansas crop and livestock reporting service data show 1978 crop value at 2.024 billion dollars, up 5 percent from 1977 led by wheat at 872.1 million and sorghum at 403.4 million. Wheat averaged 2.85 per bushel, corn 2.30, soybeans 6.40, with overall prices and output rising despite lower volume than 1977. A preliminary Feb 1 hearing set in Finney County for Harold Vedder on aggravated assault.
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