Soviets May Have Enough Grain Now
Washington reports Agriculture Department experts say the Soviet drought hit harvest may be smaller than expected but Russia might have already bought enough grain from the United States and others to cover until the 1976 harvest. They note imports, internal logistics, and future livestock feeding decisions amid a reduced harvest outlook.
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Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Russia
United States
Moscow
Richard E. Bell
Chicago
Bell
U.S
Big Corn Harvest Nears Completion Across Regions
Washington reports the 1975 corn harvest nearly finished by December 7, with most of the crop harvested by December 1 under ideal fall conditions. Southern areas and Indiana still had some soybeans remaining as farmers waited for ground freeze. soybean harvest was 97 percent complete by December 1.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Indiana
Emergency Loans Not Well Used Across Plains States
A USDA analysis shows the livestock emergency loan program has been underutilized, with 3,299 loans totaling 382.2 million obligated by Sept. 30, far below the 1.5 billion authorization. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota account for about two-thirds of loans. The program guarantees 90 percent of loan and interest up to 350,000, repayable in seven years with a three year renewal. private lenders issue the loans with the government as guarantor. Congress extended the program through Dec. 31, 1976. The American National Cattlemen’s Association provides details to producers and bankers free upon request.
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Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
USDA
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Communications Dept
American National Cattlemen's Association
P.O
Denver
Colo
What You'll Need For Farm Shop By Don Day Area Ag. Eng. Spec.
A comprehensive list guides building a versatile farm shop with space for large machines, metal and wood work, and essential services. It specifies service area, dimensions for a large combine, layout of metal and wood areas, insulation, heating, lighting, firewall needs, and a detailed equipment list including benches, storage, tools, and safety gear.
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Don Day Area Ag. Eng
Brucellosis Eradication Hopes Slowed by U S Setbacks
The Agriculture Department reports renewed brucellosis outbreaks in Montana and Texas dimming early declaration hopes after over a decade of eradication work. USDA said 22 Texas counties are now modified certified free and 13 Montana and one Texas county are free again, while 10 counties lost status.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Montana
Texas
Earl L. Butz
USDA
Oklahoma
South Dakota
India Loses Much Grain in Storage
Washington AP reports India’s record harvest prompts calls to improve storage. Agriculture official John B. Parker Jr says India offers loans and tech aid to cooperatives and farmers to reduce grain losses. He notes field and farm storage losses average about 10 million metric tons annually, with warehouse losses at 1-3 percent and farm storage losses often exceeding 10 percent due to rodents and insects.
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Washington
India
Agriculture Department
John B. Parker Jr
Department
Economic Research Service
Parker
Farmers Must Change Ways to Meet Energy Crisis
Kansas City AP report quotes Purdue economist Dr Otto C Doering III at a day long farm problems seminar. He warns farmers must alter methods to save energy, with possible government rationing and regulations, stressing nitrogen fertilizer gas shortage and transport efficiency. He notes conservation incentives may not come from higher gas prices alone and cites potential use of residues when gas shortages worsen. Clifford L Hayden adds a 20 percent energy saving is possible in food system transport and suggests efficiency measures.
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Kansas City
Purdue University
Otto C. Doering III
United Missouri Banks
Doering
Clifford L. Hayden
Interstate Brands Corp
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