New Livestock Genetics Lab Founded at USDA ARS
A new laboratory for foundational animal genetics research is established in the USDA ARS framework. Purdue University and Beltsville centers will conduct quantitative and chemical studies on inheritance, gene behavior, and mutations using lab animals to develop improved livestock breeding methods.
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USDA
ARS
Population Genetics Research Institute
Purdue University
Lafayette
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Purdue
Wendell H Kyle
USDA Announces Israeli PL 480 Pact Financing Trade Deal
The United States and Israel finalize a PL 480 pact for 37.742 million dollars of US agricultural goods under Title I. Commodities include feeds grains, wheat, nonfat dried milk, vegetable oils, beans, cotton, and tobacco with ocean transport costs and a 25 percent loan allocation via the Export-Import Bank. Private US traders will handle sales.
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U. S Department of Agriculture Today
United States
Israel
Export-Import Bank of Washington
Washington
Hay shade study ranks hay as top cattle shade material
Joseph H Way reports 35 shade materials tested by agricultural engineers. Hay outperformed 34 others, with aluminum and snow fencing among the tested options. white upper and black lower surfaces improved shade. Way notes findings to consider for next summer. Pillow care tips follow about storing and moth prevention.
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Joseph H Way
Chester County
Addion
Asbeses
Pioneering Research Laboratories Begin Early Chartering
Plans for new laboratories formed in February 1957 with the first charter awarded in August for basic studies of mineral nutrition of plants. The laboratories include Blood Antigen Plant Physiology Macrobiological Chemistry Sect Proteins Plant Fibers Allergens in Agricultural Products Cellular Metabolism Insect Pathology Insect Physiology and Plant Enzymes.
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