Few Farmers Expected To Request FHA Loans In Missouri
Missouri farmers expect little federal relief from FHA low interest loans. Officials cite strict eligibility, testing of credit, and reliance on private lenders. payments and losses from 1974 and 1975 droughts show the program’s limited reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
GR. Johnston
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Commissions
Christopher S. Bond
Joseph P. Teasdale
Department of Agriculture
James Boillot
Cunningham
Congress
John Harvey
Columbia
Harvey
Ron Alexander
Richmond Farm Bureau
Alexander
Land Bank
Fewer People Now On Farms Says Contested Ay Survey
Washington AP report shows about 8.9 million people lived on U S farms last year, a 4.3 percent drop from 1974. The Census and USDA cite a revised farm definition and shifting rural to urban patterns as uncertain factors. Major notes include 611,000 Black farm residents and a gender split among off farm workers.
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Washington
Census Bureau and
Agriculture Department
U.S
USDA
Economic Research Service
Last Year's Use Of Lime Near Record In Missouri
Columbia Missouri farmers used nearly 4 million tons of limestone last year just shy of the 27 year record set in 1908. C Marshall Christy University of Missouri exten sion agronomist notes 1978 tonnage was 81 percent greater than 1973 and 48 percent more than 1974. Soil testing drove part of the rise and indicates annual Missouri needs of 8 to 10 million tons. Soil testing improves lime efficiency and fertilizer availability. Christy urges soil sampling on a four year interval for farm units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia—Missouri
C. Marshall Christy
University of Missouri At Columbia Extension Agronomist
Missouri
Christy
Soviet Grain Purchases Near Six Million Ton Target
The Soviet Union nears its $6 million ton pledge by buying 400000 metric tons of U S wheat, with a total sale value around 40.6 million dollars. Israel also contracts to purchase 25 000 metric tons of wheat and flour worth 3 8 million dollars under Food for Peace credits.
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U.S
Israel
Food For Peace
USDA
United States
Ussr
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State Agricultural Disasters Committee
Kohl Equipment Co
Bill Kohl
Vandalia
Paraquat
Vevron
Bright Flying Service
Catton’ Woods Memorial Airport
Columbia, Mo
Mexico
Turkey
Green Supply
Van-Far
FFA
LS Regal
Galfon
Wall
Hon Il
Moore's Regal
Mexico Lumber Co
Sale Pavilion
Fayette, Mo
Howard County Feeder Calf Association
Lagrange County
Ind
Jefferson St. Mexico, Mo
Kerplunk
Martinsb
Martinsburg, Mo
Soviet Union
Mexico Egg Ranch, Inc
Mexico, Mo
North America
Sydenstricker
Federal Land Bank
Association OF Mexico
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