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Corn Crop Decline Seen in 1974 Forecast by Butz
Agriculture Secretary Earl J. Butz said drought and late rains would keep 1974 U.S. corn output near 4.97 billion bushels as of Aug 1, about 12 percent below 1973’s 5.64 billion, with prices remaining historically high. The piece traces past yields, stockpiles, and price trends through 1970 71 and 1972 74, noting record futures and stockpiles shaping farmer income.
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Don Kendall
Washington
Earl J. Butz
Midwest
Butz
USDA
Omaha
Neb
U.S
Agriculture Department