Farm Bureau pushes voluntary land retirement plan in wheat bill
Congress sees a Wheat and Feed Grain Act of 1963 offering a voluntary land retirement option, repealing acreage controls and the recent feed grain program while tying price supports to market conditions. It aims to curb surpluses from federal stock sales, prohibit another referendum on wheat certificates, and reflect Farm Bureau priorities in a consumer oriented farm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
U. S
House of Representatives
Senate
Spessard Holland
Florida
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
George Aiken
Vermont
Bourke Hickenlooper
Iowa
William J. Kuhfuss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Federal Commodity Credit Corporation
Illinois Governor Faces Republican Opposition to Revenue Plan
Governor Otto Kerner pushes a proposed constitutional amendment to allow classification of property for differing assessment rates across real estate and personal property. Republicans doubt passage. downstate opponents fear changes, while Cook County would be more favored. The plan could permit abolishing or reshaping personal and intangible property taxes, with a two thirds legislative vote and statewide referendum required for passage.
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Otto Kerner
Illinois
Cook County
Downstate
Tilmois Agricultural Association
Kerner
Illinois Revenue Study Commission
General Assembly
Farm Advisor's Notes on Corn and Oat Silage Use
Corn and pasture supplements can form a high energy dairy ration as pasture protein declines after mid June. Oat silage offers mid summer support for short pastures, harvested milk stage kernels. Farm youth lag in college education. 24% of farmer's children enter college and 11% graduate, highlighting need to develop skills for a dynamic society.
Rodent Control Plan Passes In Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a bill on May 21 to fund a rodent control program fighting mice rats and starlings on farms. It would provide $31 000 in state funds to match federal money and work with the Agriculture and Conservation departments the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine health departments and local veterinarians to protect livestock and human health from disease.
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Tinos House of Representatives
Ilinois
State Department of Agriculture
State Department of Conservation
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Country Mutual Warns Policyholders About Canada Travel
Country Mutual advises insured drivers planning trips to Canada to notify their agent in advance of travel. Provinces enforce financial responsibility laws varying in strictness and some require proof of insurance coverage.
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Canada
Country Mutual
Home Office
City sales tax hike wins committee approval
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sought to raise the city sales tax to one cent, moving through the Illinois House municipalities committee by a 24 to 13 vote. The plan would apply atop the state rate, with other tax proposals on cigarettes and beverages also vetted, while opponents warned of cross border shopping and impacts on small merchants.
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Chicago
Richard Daley
Illinois House of Representatives Municipalities Committee
Ilinois
Illinois
House Municipalities Committee
Daley
Senate
Illinois House
Datley
Illinois ‘Retail Merchants Association
Taxpayers Federation of Illinois
Chicago Civic Federation
Costs Of Ponds For Fire Fighting Deductible
Farmers can deduct the cost of building a farm pond used for fire fighting under federal income tax rules. The deduction is limited to 25 percent of gross farm income per year, with excess costs carried forward. The Agricultural Conservation Program may cover up to about half of pond costs if the pond improves grassland management.
Change In Illinois Feeder Pig Law
Illinois House passes a feeder pig bill requiring vaccination with modified live hog cholera vaccine and anti cholera serum 21 days before shipment into the state. Excludes hogs shipped for immediate slaughter. The measure extends the prior 14 day vaccination window to 21 days for added safety.
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Illinois
Ilinois
House of Representatives
School Board Debate On Janitor Firing
At a monthly school board meeting the janitor’s untidy appearance sparked discussion about dismissal. A board member urged mercy, noting kindness despite looks, while the president warned that firing or turning him inside out were the options.
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Roy A. Brenner
Coverage and Evidence to Meet Provincial Requirements
The document outlines strategies to secure coverages and gather evidence that satisfy the province's requirements. It emphasizes alignment with regulatory standards, documented proof of coverage, and consistent recordkeeping to ensure compliance across departments and projects.
Farm Bureau News Official Publication Highlights Officials
A listing of Farm Bureau officials appears with names including Ed Kiefer Frank Hartman Voris Coil Irvin Ward Russell Pasley Pete Ocap Linus Kiefer Herman Wagner Marshall Cross and others. The document names positions such as President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Directors and supporting staff across the Vernon Illinois area.
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Ed Kiefer
Frank Hartman
Voris Coil
Irvin Ward
Russell Pasley
Pete Ocap
Linus Kiefer
Herman Wagner
Marshall Cross
F. Corrie
Jean Teal _ oo
Grady Terhune
Bob Garrison
Randall Jenkins
Carol Ann Martin James E. Miller
Farm Bureau warns on Illinois deficit finance for state buildings
William J. Kuhfuss of the Illinois Agricultural Association argues that Kerner administration plans to use the State Building Authority and bonds to fund new state buildings would double costs and amount to deficit financing. He cites bills proposing over 70 million dollars in construction and remodeling and urges an equitable tax plan funded from current revenue, not future debt, calling on citizens to protest.
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Illinois
William J. Kuhfuss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Midwest
Congress
America
Otto Kerner
Kuhfuss
Kerner
State Building Authority
Ilinois
Building Authority
Self Planting Flower Seeds Coil to Grip Soil
A plant seed described as Alfil aria seeds have coiled tails that hook passing animals. When damp, the tail uncoils and twists the seed into the ground, enabling self planting.
Public Electric Coops Battle Over Territorial Rules in Illinois
A legislative clash in Illinois pits public utility electric companies against the Association of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperatives over territorial rights and rates. Proposals would place coops under the Commerce Commission, require rate filings, and curb expansions without commission approval. Another bill would freeze service areas, push disputes to court, and shield REA cooperatives from Commerce Commission jurisdiction.
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Illinois
Association of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperatives
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Public Utility
Publice Electric Companies
Cooperative Electric Companies
Rural Electrification Administration
Hopjper
REA
Illinois FFA Convention At University of Illinois Hall
The thirty fifth annual Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America convention runs June 11 to 13 at the new University of Illinois Assembly Hall. About 2,000 farm youths from 453 chapters, with 16 000 FFA members statewide, will attend and delegates will elect officers and conduct business.
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University of Illinois Assembly Hall
Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America
Illinois Agricultural Association
TAA
FFA Farm Bureau
Illinois
FFA
Ilinois
Kenny McMillan
Prairie City
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
McMillan
Tllinois Foundation
State Star Farmer of Illinois
Illinois Ffa
Twelve County Farm Bureaus Complete Insurance Program
Twelve county Farm Bureaus have completed enrollments for a new Farm Bureau life insurance plan in Illinois. Logan Jasper Adams Grundy Gallatin Scott Wabash Morgan Christian Boone Pratt Bureau are covered. The plan offers low cost annual reducing term insurance with a fixed $25 yearly premium for eligible members ages 18 to 70, no physical exam required during enrollment.
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Farm Bureau
Logan
Jasper
Adams
Grundy
Gallatin
Scott
Wabash
Morgan
Christian
Boone
Pratt
Bureau
Illinois
General Farm
United States
New Farm Bureau Life Insurance
Swine Research Bill Approved by Illinois House
An $80,000 swine research appropriation won House approval on May 21 to fund studies on diseases including transmissible gastroenteritis. If enacted and signed by Governor Otto Kerner, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine would conduct the work with oversight by the State Department of Agriculture, potentially aided by federal funds.
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Illinois House of Representatives
Senate
Ottso Kerner
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
State Department of Agriculture
Face flies may be controlled by medicated mineral mix
Tests show a finely ground chemical added to cattle feed can curb face flies and help reduce pink eye in calves. M R Johnson of the Illinois Farm Bureau Serum Association cites Ray L. Cuff who led Midwest Live Stock Loss Prevention Board tests using phenothiazine NF mixed with vitamin meat scrap and molasses. The recommended product, Fenzene Fly Guard from Anchor Serum, is fed as salt at two grams per head daily, mixed at five to six pounds per 100 pounds of salt, with dairy cattle excluded due to milk residue concerns.
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Cornbelt
M. R
Johnson
Illinois Farm Bureau Serum Association
Ray L. Cuff
Kansas City
Missouri
Midwest Live Stock
Guff
Cuff
Anchor Serum Company
Lower Sheep Disease Payments in Illinois Bill
Illinois lawmakers debate livestock disease compensation. A June 5 House bill lowers payments for unregistered sheep to 25 per head and 75 for purebred registered sheep, replacing prior limits of 100 for purebreds and 50 for unregistered sheep under the state program.
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Illinois
Illinois House of Representatives
Sweltering Texan Collapses in Living Room
A humorous Time excerpt describes a Texan collapsing inside his home after boasting about his Cadillac. His wife taunts him for not rolling down the window, prompting the man to quip about not revealing his lack of air conditioning.
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Daisy
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Ceara Aia
SAN Serum Association
Jefferson County Producers Supply Company
Farm Bureau News
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Pet
Enee
Teen
Donald O. Lee
Tracy Rawlings
Beverly Ann Curry
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank Association of
Mt. Vernon
Frank M. Case
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Harrison St
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Production Credit Association
Leslie H. Wimberly
Rep
Harrison
Marion-Jefferson Service Company
Dune
Marion-Jefferson
FS Petroleum
9Th and
Pauline Streets
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