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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1978
Page
10
A Chicago poll by Leo Shapiro and Associates finds Americans rate farmers highly for food production and self sufficiency while linking high prices to inflation. It suggests voters may support government aid yet mistrusts about farm policy if not well informed, noting only modest negative views of farmers.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Harold B. Steele derides the Carter Administration wheat acreage set‑aside as timid and urges an immediate feed grains set‑aside. He criticizes the lack of stronger incentives, notes wheat farmers face losses, and advocates a 30 percent set‑aside for 1979 to curb overproduction and support prices.
Illinois State Fair in Springfield blends entertainment with education for city visitors and farm families alike. County fairs spread across the state while grandstand roars and champion animals captivate guests. The fair offers lessons for all ages, from 4-H ribbons to onlookers learning farming basics. Take the kids along for a full season of agrarian sights.
Grundy County area agents Wayne Ryder David Berger Donald Brown and Arthur Trotter are among 320 Illinois agency professionals named to the 1978 All Star team by The Country Companies. The award recognizes excellence in client service and sales across Country Life Country Mutual Country Casualty Mid-America and related units.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Harold B. Steele praised Carter for stopping beef imports and opposing price controls while urging immediate action on corn and soybean set asides for 1979. He noted reports of record grain production and warned that prices may not cover production costs, calling for prompt set aside announcements and timely measures.
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