Milk price support cut by 50 cents July 1
Agriculture Secretary John Block announced a 50 cent cut in the milk price support effective July 1, lowering the level to 11.60 per 100 pounds through September 30 while Congress mulls new laws. production has risen after a 1984 dip, increasing CCC purchases.
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Washington
Agriculture
John R. Block
U.S
Agriculture Department
Block
Congress
CCC
Department
Commodity Credit Corp
Black
CDC
Painting for pleasure by John Shoemaker in Middletown
John Shoemaker, a resident of Middletown who works in Frederick, paints for pleasure. He captures the trees in his front yard, cabbage plants, pumpkin vines, and even a neighbor’s dog during a photo session. His aim is simple: to bring smiles with color.
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John Shoemaker
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Dairy Unity Bill Earns House Support to Pay Farmers Not to Produce Milk
The House dairy subcommittee endorsed an industry backed plan to pay farmers not to produce milk to cut surpluses. Secretary of Agriculture John Block condemned it as a disaster and urged a veto. The measure would fund paid diversions and buyouts with a milk producer levy, aiming to cut price supports from about 1.7 billion to 800 million by 1985.
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Washington
House Dairy Subcommittee
John Black
Congress
Reagan
Full Agriculture Committee
Subcommittee
Tony Coelho
D-Calif
Coelho
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