USDA Shifts to Metric Terms for Public农业
The Agriculture Department unveiled guidelines to move US agencies toward the metric system, with some already using kilograms and meters for international trade. The plan aims for a gradual, cost minimal conversion including dual references in publications and strict restraints on compelled shifts, while preserving familiar feet and pounds where conversion isn’t ready.
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Application Date Extended in Drought Areas
Farmers in designated drought areas gain two extra months to apply for federal aid as the Farmers Home Administration extends the deadline from September 30 to December 2. The extension affects drought relief programs and assists farmers facing crop losses and financial strain.
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Audrain Plans Meeting on County Water Quality Committee
A special Audrain County meeting will be held at the Audrain Courthouse Community Room in Mexico at 8 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 11 to organize a county water quality committee. The panel will represent rural interests and coordinate with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources on a state and federal water quality program, identify problems, propose best management practices, and establish information depositories for residents.
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Dale Schwarre
Audrain County
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Cole
Osage
Cooper
Monireau
Howard
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Mary Bosler
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Loutre
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South Fork
Wilson
Carter to delay final decision on 1978 feed grain cutbacks
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland said a final decision on whether to cut back corn and other feed acreage for 1978 will be delayed at least two weeks. He cited aflatoxin concerns in this year's corn and possible weather impacts on Canadian wheat as factors affecting the plan to idle part of next year's feed grain acreage.
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Canada
U.S
Prices Hold Steady as Farm Outlook Stays Bleak
Washington AP reports farm prices for crops and meat animals declined 1 percent from Aug 15 to Sept 15, remaining down 7 percent from mid September 1976. Hog prices averaged 40.20 per 100 pounds, while soybeans, hogs, corn, cotton and potatoes dragging the overall index lower. milk lettuce and oranges show modest gains. Grain outlook unchanged with wheat 2.10 to 2.30 a bushel and corn 1.90 to 2.10.
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