Country Life Insurance reports strong 1967 results
Country Life Insurance, Bloomington, part of the Country Companies group, boosted investment income to 16.3 million in 1967 and declared 7.24 million in life policyholder dividends for 1968. Total assets rose to a record 364.2 million with 1.7 billion in life in force and 103,000 Farm Bureau members covered in the group program across 68 counties.
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Country Life Insurance Company
Country Life
Country Companies
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Illinois. For Several Years, the Compay
Special Farm Bureau Group
Farm Bureau
Corn Rootworm Threat Prompts IAA Record March Feature
The March IAA Record magazine dates a comprehensive report on western corn rootworm risks to 1968 corn profits, tracing its westward progression and northern cousin threats, plus notes on chemicals for control. It also launches Politics 1968 with Rep Tom Railsback of Moline and covers soybean group campaigns and Farm Bureau activity.
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IAA Record
Illinois Agricultural Association
U.S
Tom Railsback
Moline
IAA
Land of Lincoln Soybean Association
Farm Bureau
New Farm Bureau Young People’s Committee
U. S
Inspect hammer and axe heads for secure handles
Regular checks by agricultural extension safety specialists help prevent accidents by ensuring hammer and axe heads are firmly attached to their handles.
Purdue agronomy group urges review of farm conservation plans
Purdue University soil and water conservationists urge farmers to re view their farm conservation plans before the busy season and seek help from the local Soil and Water Conservation District to apply the conservation work needed.
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Purdue University Soil and Water Conservationists
Soil and Water Conservation District
Plan Meeting In Peoria On April 11
The 1968 annual meeting of Country Mutual Insurance Company will be held April 11 in Peoria at the Pere Marquette Hotel. The one day meeting moves from November to provide timely year report and to allow more Farm Bureau leaders to attend. William J. Kuhfuss, president, opens at 10 a.m. with financial and management reviews by Vernon D. Agren and D. L. Achenbach.
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Country Mutual Insurance Company
Peoria
Pere Marquette
Country Mutual
IAA
Chicago
Farm Bureau
William J. Kuhfuss
TAA
Vernon D. Ogren
D. L. Achenbach
Country Companies
Purdue extension warns on moldy corn use in hog feed
Purdue University extension animal scientists advise caution with moldy corn. They say damaged corn should be diluted with good quality corn and fed only to market hogs to reduce risk.
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Purdue University Extension Animal
Illinois names co-chairs for Constitutional Convention drive
Constitutional Co Chairman Kuhfuss and Douglass named as co chairs of the Illinois Committee for a Constitutional Convention. Gov Kerner also names Emory Williams Sears treasurer and Samuel Witwer general counsel to push voter approval this November. Williams and Witwer bring prominent business and legal credentials to the effort.
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William J. Kuhfuss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Kingman Douglass Jr
Chicago
Otto Kerner
Emory Williams
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Samuel W. Witwer
Illinois
Kuhfuss
U.S. Senate
Illinois Committee For Constitutional Revision
Illinois Constitutional Study Commission
Growers Approve Campbell Soup Tomato Contract
Illinois growers approve a Campbell Soup processing tomato contract for 1968 crops. The contract increases the top grade price to 50 per ton, up 3 from last year, for top color classes measured by a colorimeter. announced by Quality Producers Association manager Melvin Hayenga of DeKalb.
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Campbell Soup Company
Chicago
Illinois
Quality Producers Association
Melvin Hayenga
DeKelb
Campbell
Planning grain storage upgrades with Purdue Extension engineers
Purdue University extension agricultural engineers advise planning now for grain storage and handling equipment changes. Equipment dealers and contractors have lighter workloads in winter and spring, so early planning ensures adequate time for shipping and installation before the summer rush.
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Purdue University Extension Agricultural Engineers
Ensure an AP approved home fire extinguisher for all members
Readiness tip emphasizes having an AP approved fire extinguisher accessible at home. It should be operable by every family member and stored in a central, visible location with clear instructions and regular checks.
Local bowlers qualify for Illinois Farm Sports Festival finals
District bowling events across 11 Illinois towns drew 2,800 bowlers with 458 Farm Bureau members from 81 counties qualifying for the March 9 finals in Springfield. Notable scores included Merle Sapp 673 three game series and Robert Lichtenberger 278 high game. Mixed doubles featured Paul Elgar and Bev Ragan as local entrants.
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Illinois
Farm Bureau
Springfield
Merle Sapp
Princeton
Robert Lichtenberger
Charleston
Joe Bussone
Green Valley
Carol May
Winslow
Sue Nepermann
Huntley
Gay Gunn
Camp Point
Plow Method For Nitrogen Application Gains Ground
A growing midwest practice, plow application distributes nitrogen evenly and completes both plowing and nitrogen work in one pass. It keeps nitrogen available early, reduces soil compaction, and saves time. FS Services, Inc. of Bloomington introduces a 1000 gallon tank for anhydrous ammonia during plowing. Grundy Service Co. offers timing and method guidance.
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Midwest
FS Services, Inc
Bloomington
Grundy Service Co
Nebraska Farmers to Stop in Morris Saturday
Sixty one Nebraska Farm Bureau members will visit Grundy County as their last stop on the return trip from Washington. The group has won the trip via the state membership drive and will meet county leaders for a lunch gathering, continuing a four to five year tradition.
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Washington
Illinois
U. S
Washington, D. C
Farm Bureau
Char
Nebraska
Morris
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Grundy County
Washington, mi
Washington, D.C
County Farm Bureau
Bloomington Lawyer Joins IAA Legal Department
James L. Anderson, 31, a Bloomington attorney, joined the Illinois Agricultural Association legal staff March 1. He will handle general law for the IAA and affiliates. A 1961 UI law graduate and Phi Delta Phi member, he previously practiced with DePew Grimes and DePew. He hails from Rockford.
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James L. Anderson
Bloomington
Illinois Agricultural Association
Paul E. Mathias
IAA
Anderson
DePew, Grimes, and
DePew
Rockford
Clifford A. Anderson
University of Illinois
Phi Delta Phi
National
The
U, of I
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Lotte T. Reid
15Th Congressional District
Hilbert Drechsel
Rte. 1
Dwight
John Mortenson
Lee Read
Dana Cryder
Rte. 2
Minooka
Jack Young
St. Charles
Robert H. Anderson
Marseilles
E. Washington
Morris Bob Purdue
Marr Myrey Ansmate
Constitutional Co-Chairman
Douglass
Campbell Soup
Grundy Service Company
Grundy County Farmers
Grundy County's Own
Wrmi-Fm
Paul Elgar
Gardner
Bev Ragan
Verona
IAA Legal Department
Grundy Farm Bureau
Business Services, Inc
Morris, Illinois
James R. Purdue
Mgr
Washington Street
Federal
W. Main St
John D. McNair
FS Services
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