U S Soviet grain talks focus on 1979 supplies
A U S delegation meets with Washington officials to discuss grain needs for 1979 as part of a long standing agreement requiring the Soviet Union to buy minimum quantities of U S wheat and corn annually The talks also examine Soviet future purchases and U S crop plans Secretary Bergland signals possible acreage set aside changes and White House review ahead of proposals to President Carter Officials note the Soviet capacity to import up to eight million metric tons under the pact with a possible 15 million ton purchase in 1977 78 amid a record U S corn harvest and rising vegetable production estimates