1975 U S Wheat Crop Tops 2 Billion Bushels
USDA reports 1975 wheat production at over 2.1 billion bushels, up 19 percent from 1974, with farm value about 7.4 billion dollars and an average price to farmers of 3.49 per bushel. Exports to Venezuela expected to fall as Argentina sells 400000 metric tons. 1976 winter wheat crop described as fair to excellent pending Dec. 22 estimate.
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Venezuela
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Foreign Agricultural Service
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Minnesota farmers lift grain output in 1975
Minnesota farmers produced more oats wheat barley and rye in 1975 but cut potato production from 1974. The State Federal Crop Reporting Service reported final production for corn and soybeans flax sugar beets and hay would not be available.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Federal Crop Reporting Service
Minnesota Bill Would Snuff Pilot Lights
Minnesota House committee approves an energy conservation bill banning pilot lights on gas appliances after 1977 and prohibiting decorative outdoor gas lamps six months after the law. The measure also sets auto MPG labeling for new cars after 1976, may be moot due to federal action, and requires a study of state building insulation for potential energy savings.
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ST. Paul
Wisconsin Atty. Gen. aide Platz dies at 65
Madison the assistant attorney general William A Platz 65 died Friday at his home from an apparent heart attack He served 35 years as A G staffer and helped co author the Wisconsin criminal code He planned to retire January 1.
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Madison
Wis
William A. Platz
Platz
Milk price hike expected in Milwaukee stores
Retail milk prices are set to rise by 3 to 4 cents a gallon starting Monday due to tighter supply from higher demand for butter and cheese. Whole milk would cost $1.46 a gallon, 78 cents a half gallon, and 49 cents a quart in Milwaukee-area stores, up from about $1.35 a year ago.
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Milwaukee
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