Farms and Mexico peso policy shape 1995 farm bill outlook
The writer argues farm programs remain essential despite budget pressures and expects modest cuts in the 1995 farm bill. Flex acres may reach 25 percent of base while public food policy and conservation incentives influence agriculture. Cattle producers should heed U S decisions on the Mexican peso as beef trade relies on Mexico, Chihuahua links, and Sirloin Stockade’s southern expansion.
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Congress
Mexico
Washington
Capitol Hill
U.S
Kansas
Chihuahua
Sirloin Stockade International
Candy Exports Surge to Near 1 Billion by 2000
U S candy exports have nearly doubled since 1990 as demand in developing nations rises. USDA foresees exports approaching 1 billion dollars by 2000, with 1994 overseas sales surpassing 500 million and expected to reach about 530 million this year.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
USDA
Foreign Agriculture Service
Farm crop insurance meetings discuss new program
Two informational sessions on the Catastrophic Crop Insurance program will be led by David Homung at the Franklin County Office Annex. Farmers must buy coverage by March 15 to stay eligible for USDA benefits. the plan replaces disaster programs and ties to federal farm programs.
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David Homung
Franklin County Farm Services
Franklin County
S. Main
Hornung
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Consolidated Agency
Adrian Polansky
Consolidated Farm Service Agency
Farmers Home Administration
Conservation Reserve
Polansky
State Wheat Production Rises Nationally while Franklin County Falls
Kansas wheat crop reached 433.2 million bushels in 1994, up 12 percent from 1993, with 11.9 million acres planted and 11.4 million harvested. Yields averaged 38 bushels per acre. Franklin County harvested 641,000 bushels from 19,000 acres, down about 19 percent from 1993's 21,900 harvested on 24,000 acres.
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Opeka
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural
Kas
Franklin County
Four new potted plants cleared for US import
The Agriculture Department announced Tuesday that four additional potted plants alstroemeria annnas anthurium and nidularium will be permitted for import starting February 13. Deputy APHIS head B Glen Lee said the move poses no risk of disease or injurious insects, joining already approved ferns African violets begonias and hyacinths. USDA is consulting with Fish and Wildlife Service on rhododendron imports.
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Ashington
United States
Agriculture Department
B. Glen Lee
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
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