Record soybean exports push prices as demand surges
U S Department of Agriculture officials predict a record 510 million bushels of soybeans exports this marketing year, far above 416 million last year and a prior 434 million. Meade notes world protein demand rises with beef poultry eggs and vegoil use, urging 1.5 billion bushels production in 1973 to meet demand while cautioning against price spikes reducing long term income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Laurel C. Meade
Agriculture Department
Chicago
Meade
Livestock producers urged to testify in PCB hearings
The Illinois Farm Bureau calls livestock producers to testify at Illinois Pollution Control Board hearings on animal waste regulations. R Wayne Baughman of the Illinois Agricultural Association outlined key factors for regulation including research basis, necessity, clarity, administration, and compliant timelines. He stated the IAA would provide further input and questions for board consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Pollution Control Board
R. Wayne Baughman
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
Statewide
Farm Bureau
Rockford
IAA
Baughman
Illinois
Holiday Inn
Galesburg
Civic Center
Urbana
Municipal Building
Jacksonville
Marion Baughman
IRA
Environmental Protection Agency
AFBF delegates push 1973 policy agenda
At the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Los Angeles December 11 14 delegates representing 2 175 780 families in 49 states and Puerto Rico urged Congress to act on farm policy. They called for expanded mutually advantageous international trade and for collaborative negotiations on agricultural and industrial trade issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Puerto Rico
AFBF
Los Angeles
California
Prudent Man Rule Explained by Trust Officer
The Prudent Man Rule in Illinois requires trustees to invest as a prudent man would, prioritizing preservation of estate and steady income. It rests on care, skill, and caution, with no idle funds or unnecessary risk, and may vary by trust terms. For more details contact IAA Trust Company in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Illinois
Illinois Farm Bureau Urges Action on Gas Shortage
IAA board urges utilities and regulators to release gas for agriculture as a critical grain drying crisis worsens. 18 percent of corn and 13 percent of soybeans remain unharvested, with $380 million of crop value at stake, while LP gas shortages compound the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Board of the
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Illinois
FS Services
Illinois Grain Corporation
Illinois seeks soybean samples for grain quality tech
Farmers are urged to mail half pint soybean samples to the Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Markets for research on two new grain quality analysis machines. The Dickey John Corp and Neotec Instruments tested them last fall and seek further development to deliver oil protein and water content readings for better quality and pricing assessments. Samples should go to State Fairgrounds Springfield IL 62706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Division of Markets
Gordon L. Ropp
Dickey-John Corp
Auburn Ill
Neotec Instruments, Inc
Rockville
State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Illinois
Wellman Reappointed Illinois State Heart Fund Chairman
Fred G. Wellman controller of County Life Insurance Company is reappointed Illinois State Heart Fund Chairman. With Farm Bureau leaders and the Country Companies agency force statewide, the 1972 goal of 800000 was surpassed by about 80000. The 1973 campaign goal is set at 960000. Wellman will coordinate county heart associations and lead counties toward their goals.
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Fred G. Wellman
County Life Insurance Company
Illinois State Heart Fund
Farm Bureau
Country Companies
Wellman
Country Mutual Insurance Company
Illinois Farm Bureau
Country Mutual
Walter H. Land
Land
Country Mutual Board of Directors
Country Life
Country Casualty
Mid-America
Farmers and Consumers Demand Protection in Crises
Delegates urged safeguards for farmers and consumers against strikes and boycotts during critical periods, signaling concerns over market disruption and price stability.
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Ilinovis Farm Bureau Women
Ilinois Young Farmers
Iinois Bar Association
Grundy Farm Bureau
Business Services, Inc
Morris, Ilinois
James R. Purdue
Mgr
Washington Street
the Trust Company Corner
Gale W. Saint
IAA Trust Co
IAA Trust Company
P.O. Box
Bloomington
U. S
European Economic Community
Common Market
Calhoun
Morris
Jwe
Grundy Farm
Harold B. Steele
Illinois Gas Utilities
Illinois Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
John D. McNair
W. Main St
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