Conservation Contest Opens for Franklin County Students
Franklin County Conservation District invites all county schools to join the annual state poster limerick and essay contests. Donated trophies come from Federal Landbank Associations of Kansas with KACD and district awards. entries due by Oct 18 at 209 W 2nd Ottawa.
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Franklin County Conservation District
Limerick
Kansas Association of Conservation Districts
Federal Landbank Associations of
Kansas
W. 2Nd
Ottawa
Franklin County
Conservation District
Investors Push Cattle Operators Toward Shared Risk Deals
Ron Jarvis of Oppenheimer Industries told a Hutchinson Kansas Livestock Association meeting that outside investors should bear financial risks while cattlemen focus on herd management. The firm matches about 65 ranchers in 15 states with investors, offering advances, profit sharing, and upside incentives to stabilize the cow calf business.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Ron Jarvis
Oppenheimer Industries
Kansas Livestock Association
Jarvis
Oppenheimer
Kansas City
Kansas
Matt
Field Day and Simmental Show Highlight Regional Agriculture
Dekalb-Plizer Genetics sponsors a Friday field day at Chester Fredricks farm east of Homewood to compare corn and sorghum hybrids with competitors. Kansas Simmental Association to host its second annual show September 12 at Hutchinson with 100 head last year, $4,000 in premiums, judging by Steve Reimer. Wheat futures report follows with unsettled daily prices.
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Dekalb-Plizer Genetics
Chester Fredricks Farm
Homewood
Five Corners
Us-50
Ottawa
Walter Armstrong
DeKalb
Kansas
Joel Wimner
Chicago AP
Ciyease Mercantile Exchange
Frey
Chicago
Cnicen Board of Trade
Prav
Prevdey
Lender In Trouble FCA Needs Federal Help
Washington AP The Farm Credit Administration board of directors faces a shift from internal remedies to seeking federal aid as projections of worsening farm prices and a deteriorating loan portfolio push the Farm Credit System toward a cash infusion within 18 to 24 months. The governor Donald Wilkinson warns losses exceed internal capacity, with possible support from the Federal Reserve or a government or private buyer of problem loans. The system holds 74 billion in loans as the largest single holder of farm debt, amid calls for a new long term farm bill with strong income support.
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Washington (Ap
Donald Wilkinson
Stromberg
Federal Reserve System
Congress
U.S
Lending Changes Cost Some Help Few
The Federal Land Bank Associations and Production Credit Associations announce new lending changes for a four state area Kansas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico after Ninth Farm Credit District consolidation. Net effects include rate shifts, fixed and variable loan options, and an interim board election for Emporia region centers.
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Wichita
Federal Land Bank Associations
Ninth Farm Credit District
Farm Credit Banks of
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Ottawa
Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Associations
Farm Credit Service
Emporia
FSB
PCA
Monte Reese
Flbas
Pcas
Reese
FSE
Interiom
Farm Credit
Chanute
Eureka
Howard
Parsons
William J Williams
Theodore J. Birtell
Scranton
Abe C. Frey
Fredonia
Pete G. Jessee Jr
Galena
Kenneth Pike
James E. Stainbrook
LaCygne
Robert Stainbrook
Fontana
Pike
Latin Farm Bill unlikely to curb Latin export growth
USDA outlook says lower U.S. grain prices in the near term would not significantly cut Latin American export competition. Argentina and Brazil would adjust policies and production routes, with soybeans, oilseeds, and wheat affected variably. Imports in the region may rise despite cheaper world prices.
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Melissa Cordonier
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansas City
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Brazil
Argentina
USDCA
Latin American
Latin America
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Ag Bulletin Board
FCA
Farm Credit Administration Board of Directors
Farm Credit System
Wilkinson
The
Wall Street Journal
Roger Stromberg
Farmers Home Administration
Land Bank
Title Insurance Co
Flaley
South Main
KCPL