Farm Production Costs Ease. USDA Reports Lower Prices
Washington AP Farmers face lower costs for major inputs as spring planting advances. USDA April index shows farm production goods and services 2.5 percent below last year, with seeds down for soybeans, oats, barley, and spring wheat, while corn and cotton seeds rise. Fuel prices rose in April but remain below year-ago levels. gasoline at farms averaged 1 cent under last April. Fertilizer prices also lower, with nitrogen down but phosphate and potash about 10 percent lower. ERS notes May demand could push prices up though still below last year.
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Bitburg visit muddled by storm of controversy
AP analysis looks at Reagan return from Bitburg and the eight minute ceremony at the Bitburg military cemetery. It notes 49 Nazi SS graves sparked widespread criticism from Jews veterans Congress and Thatcher, while White House aides framed the moment as a historic reconciliation with West Germany.
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Hospital Rating Effective Soon
A federal regulation will let the public compare hospital performance starting May 17. Private PROs contract with the government to curb unnecessary surgery and costs while improving care. California Medical Review Inc. aims to cut breast biopsies by 20 percent and cataract surgeries by 40 percent.
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Missouri and Kansas weigh seat belt impact
Missouri reports about 971 traffic deaths last year with nearly a third potentially preventable if seat belts were used. Officials say only about 10 percent buckle up now, while Kansas notes fewer fatalities and injuries among belted drivers. nationwide NSC says about half of 1984 automobile deaths might have been prevented with belts.
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