Agriculture Outlook Conference Preview Signals Cautious Optimism
Washington reports preview of the USDA 64th Agricultural Outlook Conference with focus on farm income, prices, and world trade. Economists note diverse sector conditions, cost cuts, and government support shaping the outlook, while weather and global events could alter projections. Conference draws hundreds from USDA, industry groups, and private firms with free registration.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
U.S
World Agricultural Outlook Board
Ukraine
Department
Economic Research Service
Mites threaten U S honeybee industry
U S Department of Agriculture launches a crash research program against the Varroa mite Warren Jacobsoni, cited as the biggest threat to honeybees. Found in ten states including Wisconsin New York and Florida, the mite damages brood and adults, reducing honey production and pollination and endangering crops worth about $20 billion annually. Experts warn containment is vital to protect queen bee exports and the broader beekeeping economy.
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Washington
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Warren Jacobsoni
USDA
Wisconsin
Florida
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iinois
New York
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Maine
Ralph A. Bram
Department
Agriculural Research Service
Bram
Mexico
Canada
Pressler
Stephen L. Neal
Dn.c
Beneficial Insects Laboratory
Beltsville
Hachiro Shimanuki
Mr. Shimanuki
Shimanuki
Southern States reports strong year at cooperative stockholders meeting
Gene A. James, president of Southern States Cooperative, announced record net savings of 13 million dollars for 1986 87 and highlighted gains in feed fertilizer and farm supply lines despite lower total dollar volume. The videoconference from Greensboro connected ten locations across six states as members discussed restructuring, regional consolidation, and improved customer service. New directors are George E. Fisher Galen B. Brubaker and Jere L. Cannon with Y D Hance and William Vanderwende reappointed as public directors.
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Morehart
James
Souther
North Carolina
George E. Fisher
Gordonsville
Galen B. Brubaker
Rocky Mount
Jere L. Cannon
Flemingsburg
Y.D. Hance
Prince Frederick
William Vanderwende
Bridgeville
Del
Cattle slaughter numbers rise in seven major beef states
A U S D A monthly report shows Nov 1 cattle inventories in the seven major beef states at 8.36 million head, up 11 percent from a year ago and 10 percent above two years ago. October fed cattle marketings reached 1.69 million, with 2.65 million head placed in fattening pens, up 8 percent from last year but down 6 percent from Oct 1985.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland appoints Dr Stephen J Wolford meat and poultry chief
Dr Stephen J Wolford DVM is named chief of meat and poultry inspection for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. He will oversee the statewide program run by MDA field staff to ensure only safe wholesome meat products are sold to Maryland consumers.
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Stephen J. Wolford
Dvm
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Wolford
MDA
Maryland
Md 4-H Teaches Safe Hunting For Kids In Maryland
4-H shooting sports in Maryland trains children aged 10 to 19 in gun safety, archery, and small bore rifle alongside DNR. Courses emphasize safety rules, survival basics, and responsible handling, with scholarships noted for talented shooters and praise from a parent about calm, confident contestants.
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Norris E. Diefenderfer
Washington County
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland
Mid-Atlantic
Diefenderfer
Hagerstown
4.4 Observer
Cooperative Extension Service
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