1975 Feed Grain and Wheat Programs Announced by USDA
The USDA set 1975 national feed grain allotment at 89 million harvested acres matching 1974 while projecting per bushel yields of 93.0 for corn 60.0 for grain sorghum and 45.5 for barley. Loan rates keep 1974 levels with no loans for soybeans and several other commodities. Wheat allotment 53.5 million acres announced April 11. not a planting limit but a payment trigger if July–Nov prices fall below $2.05.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Garber Named Lancaster County ASC Chairman in 1974
Garber of Willow Street was elected chairman of the Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee succeeding retiring chairman Fred G. Seldomridge. Paul B. Kline of Lititz was chosen as vice chairman and Vincent H. Hoover filled the vacancy for a three year term. LeRoy H. Welk and Harold W. Ney were elected as first and second alternates for one year. The ASC oversees USDA programs including Rural Environmental Conservation and Price Support loans. Also mentions Yule Log burning inspired by Scandinavian winter solstice traditions.
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B. Snavely Garber
Willow Street
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Garber
Fred G. Seldomridge
Paul B. Kline
Lititz
Seldomridge
Vincent H. Hoover
New Providence
LeRoy H. Welk
Quarryville
Harold W. Ney
Marietta
ASC
USDA
Postmaster vows bourbon-coated stamp glue amid price rise
Stamp price increase prompts the postmaster to propose bourbon-coated glue as a goodwill gesture. The plan aims to soothe customers frustrated by rising costs and mail delays.
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