Market-Oriented Farm Bill Outlook for 1985 debated
Capitol Hill observers differ on the content of the 1985 farm bill but a roughly 60 to 40 chance exists that Congress will pass a new bill this year. Barry Flinchbaugh notes that deficits, urban influence, and broad interests will shape a market oriented approach with nonrecourse loans, targeted deficiency payments, and land retirement considerations.
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Capitol Hill
Congress
Barry Flinchbaugh
Kansas State University Extension
Flinchbaugh
Secretary of Agriculture
Treasury
Labor Small Factor To Making Profit On Today's Farms
Kansas State University extension economist Don Pretzer says farmers must treat farming as financial management to hit a $150,000 survival level income in today’s inflation era. He notes high capital needs, debt leverage, and varying enterprise costs. leasing, careful budgeting, and lender dialogue are essential.
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Manhattan
Don Pretzer
Kansas State University
Pretzer
Different Time A television show features Dale Hermreck this Saturday
Dale Hermreck of rural Richmond is featured on a U S Farm Report show delayed a week and airing at 6 30 a m on Channel 9. He was named National Outstanding Young Farmer by the United States Jaycees. Franklin County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a March 16 legislative luncheon at 114 E 2nd with area legislators Reps Dorothy Nichols and George Teagarden and Sen Jim Allen. light lunch provided. no reservations. Myla Hogan and Pat Vining attend a Manhattan workshop on legislative issues and the 85 farm bill. Two Franklin County KSU students, Rachel Vining and Mary Sobba, have been elected to Ag Student Council offices.
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Franklin County
Farm Bureau
E. 2Nd
Dorothy Nichols
R Ottawa
George Teagarden
D-Lacygne
Jim Allen
Rottawa
Myla Hogan
Williamsburg
Pat Vining
Richmond
Manhattan
Kansas Agri-Women
Kansas State University
College of Agriculture
Rachel Vining
Gene Vining
Mary Sobba
Kansas4 H Leader to Washington Salute to Excellence
Bonnie McAdam Anderson County volunteer 4 H leader will represent Kansas in the seventh Salute to Excellence program at the National 4 H Center in Chevy Chase Maryland March 16 23 Selected from 52 state Puerto Rico and DC participants the seven day program aims to improve and expand youth education in 4 H McAdam project leader for the Selma Flaming Arrow 4 H Club serves on Kansas Area and State Extension Advisory Committee and county extension council executive board.
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Washington
Bonnie McAdam
Anderson County
Kansas
Chevy Chase
McAdam
Kincaid
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Selma
Grain Prices May Grow More Varied Under 1985 Farm Bill
Kansas State economist Mike Sands argues that a shift to market oriented agricultural programs could raise average farm incomes by reshaping price dynamics. He notes that current government loan programs stabilize prices but may spur surpluses and volatility as markets adjust. history shows export boosts and price swings during transitions, with livestock acting as a stabilizer while the long term effects could raise incomes but pose transitional headaches.
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U.S
Manhattan
Mike Sands
Kansas State University Extension
Sands
Expenses May Decrease This Growing Season
Kansas State University extension farm management specialist Don Pretzer says 1985 farm expenses may ease for a time with interest rates holding steady. Repair costs fertilizer and fuel should rise little, while livestock protein prices drop to 150 to 170 dollars per ton. Lower feed costs may reduce input outlays but could encourage more livestock expansion in the long run.
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Don Pretzer
Kansas State University Extension
Pretzer
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