Meat Exports Surpass Imports For First Time
Washington reports from the Agriculture Department indicate that U.S. exports of meat and related livestock products likely exceeded imports in the 1976-77 fiscal year, totaling about 2.2 billion dollars versus roughly 2.0 billion in imports. Major buyers included Japan, South Korea, and Mexico for hides, lard, and tallow, with beef and pork sales adding to the total, underscoring the growing importance of foreign markets.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Japan
South Korea
Mexico
Canada
United Kingdom
Egypt
USDA
United States
Middle East
John D. Parker Jr
Purvis Attends KC Conference With Midwest Cooperative Leaders
Paul W. Purvis of Mexico and manager of Audrain Co operative Agsn attended a two day management conference in Kansas City. The event, sponsored by Farmland Industries, drew 220 local cooperative managers and wives from 12 Midwestern states.
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Paul W. Purvis
Mexico
Audrain Cooperative Agsn
Kansas City
Farmland Industries, Inc
Sorriest Grass Drought at USDA Sparks Turf Talk
Washington AP report notes the Agriculture Department relies on the General Services Administration for lawn and plant care around its complex. Secretary Bergland dodges the lawn battle, citing conflicts of interest with his son in law’s seed business and a yearbook pledge to gardening while GSA holds the mower.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
General Services Administration
GSA
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Berland
Bergland
Jimmy Carter
Steve Dahl
Roseau
Minn
America
Middle East Farm Market Rebounds For U S Exports
U S farm exports to the Middle East are projected to reach 2.1 billion this year and 2.6 to 3.0 billion in 1978 as production declines in Iran, Iraq, and Syria boost imports. Egypt, Libya, Jordan and others, plus Iran and Israel, drive demand, with soybeans and other grains amid price swings and policy considerations impacting farmers ahead of the 1978 elections.
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Iran
Iraq
Syria
Egypt
Parker
United States
Middle East
U.S
Australia
India
Pakistan
Thailand
Congress
Drought-Reduced Pastures Improve Across Vast U.S.
The USDA reports drought-breaking rains have markedly improved pastures and livestock ranges in the eastern two thirds of the country as of Oct 1. Only central California remains in extreme drought, with western areas still amid severe or very poor conditions. Pasture ratings averaged 76 percent nationwide, up from 63 percent a year ago.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Iowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missouri
California
USDA
Department
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