Corn Rootworm Causing Costly Farm Woes
In southwestern Minnesota and parts of Iowa the western corn rootworm is damaging corn in Nobles and Rock counties and nearby areas. Experts warn of near total losses in some fields, while crop rotation offers the best protection. chemical controls have limited success against this variant.
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Farm Bureau chief calls research scapegoat for farm woes
Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau says current administration farm officials blame research and technology for declining prices. He argues price fixing and control failures by Secretary Freeman caused the trouble and urges accountability amid congressional support. Exports of wheat and flour hit a record 840 million bushels in the year ended June 30. The National Milk Producers Federation urges quick action on dairy legislation to establish a Dairymen's Class I base plan guiding fluid milk markets without forcing surplus milk production.
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