Farmers Face Uncertain Corn Prices Amid Big Harvests
The Agriculture Department briefing notes widespread concern among farmers about future corn and wheat prices as record harvests in 1975 76 and likely 1977 create potential surpluses. Traders worry about exports and policy shifts under the new administration while producers recount lifestyle changes from high grain prices. The report also covers Italy Brazil Ireland agricultural trade twists and a push to relax potato export rules to ease surpluses.
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Soviet Union
Europe
Japan
U.S
Jimmy Carter
Agriculture Department
William J. Richards
Circlesville
Ohio
Richards
Corn
Italy
California
Kansas
Russia
Verona
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Ireland
IH Contracts Ratified by UAW at International Harvester
About 46,000 IH workers across 10 states voted to approve four new three year contracts after a three day walkout. Wage gains average $1.10 an hour over the term with clerical and technical staffs approving by similar margins and skilled tradesmen by over 99 percent. The deals follow earlier settlements at Deere & Co. and cover manufacturing, parts depot and distribution center, and clerical and technical classifications.
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Chicago
International Harvester
Pat Greathouse
United Auto Workers
Deere & Co
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Wayin
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Lawton
Onlamhoma
MM Conner
Annelore Conner
Susdordard
Comenche County
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Comonehe County
Parece
Comanche County
Wemeyy & Her
Fieat National Center
Omlahome City
Oklahome
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