Florida growers accuse Mexico imports of undercutting harvests
Florida farmer Johnnie Goodnight told a Senate Agriculture subcommittee that Mexican vegetables have seized more than half the market for manyWinter season crops and that Mexican growers use pesticides banned in the United States which harm domestic producers. Mexican officials and American importers argued the claims are unfounded and that price setting lies with consumers, brokers, and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
Florida
Mexico
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
United States
Johnnie
Goodnight
Fla
Jose Carlos de Saracho
de Saracho
Nogales
Ariz
West Mexico Distributors Association of Nogales
National Farmers Union
Environmental Protection Agency
Association
Edward Stoller
Importers’ Group
More eligible under black lung program
The Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977 signed March 1 by President Carter broadens eligibility for miners with black lung disease and survivors. It allows automatic review of denied or pending claims, without new filings, and permits adding evidence during review. Next in series: definition of black lung amended.
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Carter
Donald Elisburg
Secretary of Labor For Employment Standards
Elisburg
Department of Labor
Heartworm risk for dogs spreads via Illinois mosquitoes
A release from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association warns that heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and can go undetected until late stages. It notes the disease is preventable with veterinary guidance and year round or seasonal prevention, depending on exposure. Infected dogs face respiratory and organ damage, while treatment aims to remove adult worms and microfilariae and prevent recurrence. Owners should have dogs checked in spring before symptoms appear and start prevention if advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association
Illinois
Mississippi River
Bishop Hill reopens for 1978 season with crafts center
Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Henry County Historical Museum and local shops reopen for the season. Free kaffe med dop served 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Colony Blacksmith Shop with Marge Rohrer joining craftspeople. The new fiber craft center on Bjorklund St opens Sundays and holidays 1 to 5 p.m. May 28 to Oct 15. The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Bishop Hill Heritage Association
Henry County Historical Museum
Bishop Hill
Marge Rohrer
Muscatine
Iowa
Colony
Bjorklund St
Colony Brick
Colony Church
Colony Store
Illinois 17
Anna Murray
Non-credit IVCC courses begin Monday in Oglesby
IVCC in Oglesby announces a new non-credit series running through April 6 with courses on bread making auto maintenance for women metrics radio operator licensing quilting and antiques plus aging concerns. Enrollment available by first class or in advance via the Continuing Education office.
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Oglesby
Illinois Valley Community College
Paul Kussrow
IVCC
Office of Continuing Education and Community Services
Josephine Angello
Susan George
Ottawa High School
Angie Byars
Kussrow
Jim Samolitis
Chiapetto thanks supporters in District II primary
Joe Chiapetto expresses sincere thanks to supporters in the District II primary and asks for continued backing in the fall, noting appreciation for the show of support.
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Bob Boulay
Betty Pickard
Ruth Hays
E. Jackson
Liberty
Joe Chiapetto
Mike Pemberton
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Wild Hair
Coal City
Morris
Rt. 47 North
YUVA
China
Japan
India
Thailand
Germany
Formosa
Hemming
Wrangler
Liberty St
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