Change to Metric Hedges Grain Trade Rules
E. E. Baxter of the Canadian Grain Commission argues that adopting metric units will reduce costly conversions in export and transport. He notes the shift to metric tons and a weight per hectoliter ratio of 79.1 kilograms will replace 61.5 pounds per bushel for No 1 Canada Western red spring wheat, with aim for 1976 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Baxter
Canadian Grain Commission
Grain Elevator and Processing Society
Baxter
Canada Grains Council
No. 1
Canada
Whelan Criticizes Packing Industry For Refusing Fair Play
Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan attacked the meat packing industry on the Commons agriculture committee for not supporting the beef subsidy program. He noted packers resisted making the program work while markets remained confused by the subsidy worth about 2.75 million dollars weekly. Calgary’s market closed early as sellers dumped top quality cattle before the subsidy ends in early April. The subsidy was designed to protect domestic beef farmers from US imports without raising retail costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons Agriculture Committee
Calgary
Whelan
Syd Williams
Farm Machinery Trade Remains Buoyant Amid Shortages
Despite price rises and delivery woes the farm machinery sector shows strength. International Harvester’s Al Wilson notes higher production than last year while demand remains furious and orders are filled as supply tightens. Massey Ferguson’s Jerry Shimek cites 3 percent price hikes with some shortages pushing costs higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester
al Wilson
Wilson
Jerry Shimek
Massey-Ferguson
Edmonton
Shimek
Mr. Shimek
More Turning To Car Rentals Amid Gas Price Shifts
John Campbell of Avis Transport of Canada notes that higher fuel costs push people toward planes and rented cars. The no mileage rate, now standard since August 1973, helps predict costs with a daily flat rate from 14 dollars, varying by car size, and unlimited mileage. Drivers should compare similar car classes and check inter city drop charges and repair coverage. advance booking for summer trips is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Avis Transport of Canada Ltd
Campbell
Canada
Doctors Back Voluntary Sterilization in Canada Policy Debate
Two physicians told a government inquiry that voluntary sterilization is the most effective birth control method and urged reducing Canada’s birth rate toward 1.7 children per woman. They argued to maintain immigration at 60,000 to 80,000 yearly and foresee population rising from 22 million to about 30 million by 200 by 1. Aimed to shape national policy before the U.N. World Population Conference in Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
Bucharest
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Family Planning Federation ‘of Canada
Interchurch Project
Bob Lane
Dorothy Fisher
Victoria
Canada
Lane
Fisher
Emily Planning Association
Cattlemen Asked to Hold Back Market Deliveries
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association urged producers to limit sales as meat packers hold ample stock. Secretary Chris Mills warned Montreal’s market is dropping due to high cattle volumes and said a seven cent pound subsidy has vanished, advising slower marketing and potential price reductions for A3 grades. He urged Ottawa to extend subsidies or replace A3 classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Chris Mills
Association
Montreal
Mills
Ottawa
Whelan
Non-Resident Farmland Ownership Gets a Look
Saskatchewan moves to curb non-resident farmland ownership with a $15,000 assessed value limit and 160 acre cap for corporations. Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskew voiced uncertainty on effects and contents of the Saskatchewan bill, noting he cannot estimate impact on Manitoba farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Askiw
Manitoba
Saskatchewan House
Saskatchewan
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Seaboard
Macgregor Herald
MacGregor
United States
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Zenith
Christianson Ltd
John Deere
Winnipeg
McLaren
Austin Credit Union
Austin, Magregor and
Gladstone
Drona Piaeaeet
Presururtiun Chemists
Dtessentypians
Wells
Becaus
Matthew
Kno
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