Soviet grain harvest exceeds goal in two-week Soviet visit
Illinois Farm Bureau President Harold B Steele says the Soviet Union is likely to harvest about 230 million metric tons of grain this year, up from a 220 million ton goal. He led a delegation with Marion Stackhouse and John Junior Armstrong touring southern Siberia where 100 million acres were brought into production in the 1950s.
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Illinois Farm Bureau
Harold B. Steele
Steele
Michigan Farm Bureau
Elton Smith
Soviet Union
U.S
Farm Bureau
Marion Stackhouse
Indiana
John Junior Armstrong
Kansas
American Farm Bureau
Siberia
Democracy in Action under FS cooperatives across the Midwest
FS cooperatives in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin showcase democratic principles with 130 member companies. Directors, elected by farmers, set policy, oversee management, and review financials to improve farming profitability. Members participate at annual meetings and in regional events to guide operations and ensure effective control by elected leaders.
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Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Melvin E. Sims
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Sims
To Keep Us Number One Vote By Hugh Arant
Public letter urging U.S. voters to register and vote, blame on energy policy inflation and deficits, calls for spending cuts, accountability, and civic duty. Emphasizes poll participation, jury duty, and re registration, noting reprint from American Farm Bureau Federation newsletter Oct 16.
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Hugh Arant
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Congress
Congress
Panama Canal
America
American Farm Bureau Federation
Soviets urged to buy grain under five year deal
Illinois farmers welcome news that the Soviet Union may import up to 20 million metric tons of grain from the United States in the next year of the five year trade agreement. Last year the Soviets bought 15 million metric tons, with 6 million in the first year. Steele urged approaching Russian leadership to raise imports to stabilize the market.
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Illinois
Soviet Union
U.S
Steele
Farmers pledge corn for Neediest Children's Fund drive
Grundy County farmers led by Mr. and Mrs. David Roe Bruce and Dave Burkhart LeRoy D. Rieke and John Fillman pledge part of their corn crop to educate the public about farm income and production problems this year. They give saleable corn to Wally Phillips of WGN. proceeds support the Chicago charity.
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Grundy County
David C. Roe
Verona
Bruce
Dave Burkhart
Mazon
LeRoy D. Rieke
Reddick
John Fillman
Chicago
Wally Phillips
WGN
Phillips
Illinois
Farm Bureau
Market Line Advisory Service for farmers unveiled
A farmer focused update promotes the Market Line Advisory Service from Farm Bureau. The notice invites readers to learn about the new service and its market outlook, presenting it as a helpful resource for staying informed on market trends and farming economics.
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Farm Bureau
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