Prospects for Selling U.S. Grain to Russia Beyond Corn and Wheat
USDA officials say the five year grain deal covers only wheat and corn and Russia may boost purchases if its livestock herds stay large. Bell noted Russia could import about 30 million tons of grain through next Sept. 30 with the U.S. share at 15 to 17 million tons.
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Washington
U.S
Richard E. Bell
Russia
Moscow
USDA
Bell
Brazil
Wheat Growers Criticize U S Soviet Grain Deal
The National Association of Wheat Growers joined farm groups in denouncing the new grain agreement with the Soviet Union. President Don Woodward of Pendleton Oregon said farmers doubt the terms and benefits and that the U S could supply far more grain than the six to eight million metric tons called for.
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Washington
National Association of Wheat Growers
United States
Soviet Union
Ford
Don Woodward
Association
Woodward
Pendleton
Ore
Few Days Left to Nominate ASC Community Committee
Audrain County ASCS Office reminds farmers that only a few days remain to nominate ASC Community Committee candidates. Petitions must be received by October 27 in the County Office. after the deadline a review will select eligible nominees for the ASC Election.
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Audrain County
ASCS
ASC Community Committee
ASC
Huge Apple Crop Expected Across the Nation
The Agriculture Department warns of record apple harvest this fall causing abundant store inventories. Processors hold large canned and frozen apple supplies while fresh-market demand faces intensified pressure. Apple-growing regions from east to west report harvests well above last year with 75.3 million boxes in the East, up 14 percent, and 31 million in the Central states, up 17 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Central States
Intercropping Fertilizer Advice for Wheat Soybean Double Crop
Extension agronomist Gary Winegardner advises fertilizing for both wheat and soybeans ahead of wheat in double cropping. Soybeans need phosphorus and potassium. double cropping removes substantial nutrients. Apply based on soil test to avoid leaching and ensure continued yields.
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Gary Winegardner
Extension Agronomist
MFA Official Says Luck Saved Farmers From Rain
L C Carpenter vice president of Midcontinent Farmers Association told Congress that luck and not planning kept U S agriculture from deeper recession. He urged a new farm policy with target and loan prices, disaster payments, beef purchases, a farm reserve and unrestricted world market access. He warned the outlook remains uncertain with weather and high oil prices threatening future U S farming.
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Chicago
Russia
U.S
L.C
Europe
Carpenter
MFA
Congressional Committee
P.L
Alfalfa Seed Supply Tight As Crop Falls Short
Washington AP Farmers face a tight alfalfa seed supply for the coming year as the Agriculture Department pegs the 1975 crop at 83.2 million pounds, down 25 percent from 111.4 million in 1974. California, Idaho, and Washington show notable declines due to fewer acres harvested.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
California
Idaho
Department
Average American to eat more vegetables in 1980
An Agriculture Department analysis predicts per capita vegetable consumption will rise to 225 pounds in 1980, up five pounds from the prior year. ERS says canned and frozen vegetables will be used more while fresh consumption stays roughly steady.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Economic Research Service
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