Farm income declines in first half of 1959 report
The Department of Agriculture disclosed that net income for farmers dropped about 8 percent from the first half of 1958 to roughly 12 billion dollars. Realized gross farm income fell about 1 percent, while production expenses rose to 25.88 billion, driven by higher wages taxes and costs for livestock, feed, machinery, and vehicles.
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Tment of Agriculture
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Mississippi
Penn State study: cooperatives must help members evaluate benefits
A Penn State researcher reports that former cooperative members judge benefits by expectations rather than actions. Dr Copp notes farmers need standards to assess personal gains and that traditional knowledge and participation models no longer fit large cooperatives. He urges clear explanations of facts to prevent misperceptions.
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Pennsylate University
Ieve Society
Cornell University
H Copp
Penn State
Copp
Dr. Copp
Farm land prices rise but growth slows in March
Farm land values climbed for five straight years with the March average at 83 dollars per acre, up 8 percent from the prior year and 36 percent since 1954, while processing costs rose 44 percent and farm prices fell 8 percent. Officials say the national average is leveling off as growth decelerates.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Miner Jack Owen and Family Plan Quarryville Home
Jack Owen and his wife Ruth Osborne of Drumore raised two children Eugene age 10 and Bobby age 6. They intend to remain residents of Quarryville after moving from ville Methodist Church reports.
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Owen
Ruth Osborne
Drumore
Eugene
Bobby
Quarryville
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