Land Bank Conference Highlights U.S. Farm Productivity
Mrs. Karen Swetzig of Morris and other state attendees joined Glenn E. Heitz of the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis at a St. Louis conference May 13 and 14. Heitz praised American farmer productivity amid high costs and poor weather, predicting a bright long term outlook and rapid credit expansion for farmers through Land Bank financing.
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Karen Swetzig
Morris
Land Bank
St. Louis
Dorothy Holm
Ottawa
Patricia Glaser
Kankakee
Edna Townsend
Joliet
Glenn E. Heitz
Federal Land Bank of
Center
Federal Land Bank
County Farm Bureau sponsors summer sports festival schedule
The Farm Bureau announces a summer of sports at Verona Ball Park starting June 11 with softball and weekly Wednesday night doubleheaders through the season. Four teams compete in varied districts including MVK unit areas and Grundy County, plus the 35ers for players 35 and older. Regular schedule lists games from June 11 to July 16 with district and state competitions based on three rounds.
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Farm Bureau
Verona Ball Park
Illinois 47
MVK
Illinois River
Grundy
Verona Mazon
Coal City
Gardner — Morris
Morris
Verona
Mazon
Gardner
Coal City Gardner
Mather Gun Club
Springfield
Kendall
Will
Dupage
Woodridge
Lisle
Savoy
Farm Bureau Plans New Marketing Advisor Service
Farm Bureau announces a forthcoming marketing advisor service for members via Business Services. The program aims to help members improve market reach and promotional strategies.
Farm retail price spread falls in April 1975
The farm retail price spread for a market basket of U S farm foods fell 2 percent from March to April 1975. Beefs prices jumped while spreads narrowed for meats poultry and fats and oils. eggs and fresh fruits saw wider spreads. Prices paid by farmers rose 2 percent as farm value for market basket foods increased 2.7 percent from March to April. The farmer's share of a dollar spent in retail stores was 40.5 cents in April. A new fee based marketing service from the commodity department of the TAA and Business Services will start June 25 at the Morris farm bureau office offering training and a toll free line.
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U. S. Agriculture Department
U. S
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Commodity Department
TAA
Business Services
Commodities Department
Farm Bureau
Morris
Bob Purdue
Marketing seminar kicks off new advisor service June 25
The first in a series of marketing seminars will be held June 25 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Office. Business Services Inc seeks to meet Farm Bureau members marketing needs and provides contact via Bob Purdue at 942 1560.
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Farm Bureau
Bureau
Business Services Inc
Bob Purdue
Advise on Soil Testing for Better Fertilizer Use
Farmers advised to test soil this summer to lower next fall fertilizer costs. Use proper tools and sampling depth, divide fields, avoid troubled areas, collect 2-3 composite samples per field, mix well, and document history and yield goals for accurate lime and fertilizer recommendations.
Grundy County FFAs Win Sectional Honors
The Grundy County Farm Bureau reports two FFA chapters earned sectional wins. Mazon FFA won first in the section 8 FB FFA Heritage Program, sending two members to a June 19 20 21 Heritage tour. Morris FFA won in cooperative activities, with one member attending the July 28 August 1 AI Cooperation meeting in East Lansing Michigan.
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Grundy County
Farm Bureau
FFA
Mazon Ffa
Morris
American Institute of Cooperation
East Lansing
Mich
Grundy County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting June 19
The Grundy County Farm Bureau Services Inc will hold its annual meeting in the farm bureau building board room at 8 p.m. on June 19. Patrons and members have received notice and the public is invited. A financial report will be presented and directors elected, with a discussion planned on the proposed marketing advisory service.
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Grundy County Farm Bureau Services Inc
Farm Bureau
Business Service
Groce Named General Manager of Illinois Export Division
Larry L. Groce of Towanda is named general manager of the export division of the Illinois Agricultural Service Company, a subsidiary of the Illinois Farm Bureau. He will develop an export sales program focusing on high quality purebred livestock, succeeding Dwight Davis who will assist until retirement next year.
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Larry L. Groce
Towanda
Illinois Agricultural Service Company
Illinois Farm Bureau
Groce
Illinois
Dwight Davis
Davis
Illinois seeks historic trees tied to state and national history
The Illinois Department of Conservation calls for nominations of trees with special meaning. Tony Dean cites Illinois Carbondale ties and SIU, Minnesota, and ISU ties. Grace, with the Illinois Farm Bureau, aided linking trees to notable people, education, art, literature, law, science, music, and conservation history in Illinois.
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Illinois
United States
Illinois Department of Conservation
Tony Dean
Division of Forestry
Springfield
Dean
American Forestry Association
Your Country Companies Agent Designs Your Insurance Program
Your Country Companies agent analyzes your needs from your point of view to tailor an insurance plan for you and your family. He assesses coverage options and guidance to fit your financial situation and protect loved ones.
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Illinois Agricultural Association
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Country Companies
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Ken Settimi
Nettie Creek
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