Iowa farmers warn of massive corn losses without rain
Des Moines Iowa farmers face potential losses up to 650 million bushels of corn if rain does not arrive within days. Secretary Robert Lounsberry says drought could reduce yields by 30 to 50 bushels per acre and dry conditions threaten more than 1.8 billion dollars at current prices. Iowa accounts for about 20 percent of U.S. corn production with yearly harvests around 1.2 billion bushels.
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Hazardous bird guards Grandview pond in Des Moines
Des Moines sees a bold red winged blackbird guarding the Grandview Golf Club water edge. It targets players, pecking at hats and even drawing blood from some bald heads as it protects its turf.
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Venezuela to nationalize US oil firms in bid to seize assets
The Venezuelan lower house approved a bill to nationalize U S owned oil companies including Exxon Shell Gulf Mobil Sun and Texaco subsidiaries with assets about 1 1 billion. The move targets firms operating in Venezuela's oil industry which earned the nation about 10 billion last year as the measure heads to the Senate.
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Farmers urged to observe Farm Safety Week nationwide
Farmers and ranchers are urged to observe Farm Safety Week July 25 31 in the 32nd annual observance co sponsored by the National Safety Council and the US Department of Agriculture under the theme Planning Prevents Accidents. Safety experts urge pre planning and proper protective gear to reduce injuries and losses on farms and in homes.
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Gowon ousted in bloodless Nigerian coup in Kampala
AP dispatches report Nigeria's military ruler Gen Yakubu Gowon was overthrown during the African summit in Kampala. Gowon said there was "nothing to worry about" after an aide relayed the news. Lagos radio reportedly said he had ceased to exercise power. No successor named. Nigeria is a major US oil supplier.
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