Critics say base period fuel plan won’t work for farmers
Plains Cotton Council president Hay Dee Rives of Hart argues the base period volume system published in the Federal Register November 27 is impractical. He cites unpredictable yearly fuel needs for harvest and production and urges allowances to meet actual demands to avoid hardship.
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Cattle futures hit limit as market closes mixed
Live cattle futures in Chicago closed with limits and a slight net loss for December after intraday strength. Heavy deliveries and hedging moves influenced near term weakness while August through October contracts showed small gains. Hog futures gained modestly amid firm grain prices and stock market strength.
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Agricultural markets show sharp gains on Chicago Board trades
Chicago futures jump with near term wheat options hitting the 20 cent limit. Corn and oats rise while soybeans edge higher and meal prices fluctuate. Livestock prices in Omaha and Fort Worth show mixed to higher tones amid slow trade and abundant purchase orders.
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Rural Water and Sewer Funds Impounded by Nixon Admin
Washington sources report the White House Office of Management and Budget quietly impounded the $150 million rural water and sewer appropriation, delaying rural infrastructure support. Congress allegedly inserted a $300 million condition in the aid bill, but agency officials say environmental grants favored urban projects.
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Farmers Consider Reinvesting Profit
Farmers weigh reinvesting profits from a bountiful season to boost cotton output through newer tractors and equipment versus expanding land. The Soil Conservation Service notes tax incentives for depreciation and conservation work, with technical assistance available to install conservation practices as a long term growth strategy.
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Bark and Grass Sap in Harvested Cotton Report
A Texas agricultural bulletin cites research from the National Fiber Evaluation Research showing 7 percent of cotton samples downgraded in grade due to bark and grass contamination. Farmers face over $1 million in losses, with causes including rapid machine harvesting and wet weather. solutions point to defoliation chemistry and operator experience.
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Texas Researchers Get Nitrogen Study Money
Texas researchers receive grants to study nitrogen fertilization and its agricultural impact. The project, led by Jarret Munday and colleagues, aims to separate fertilizer nitrogen from soil nitrogen using nitrate and other markers across several stations.
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