Farmers weigh freedom in wheat acreage referendum
Wheat growers in Washington vote this week on whether to keep acreage controls and price supports or move to unrestricted planting. Congress and Ezra Benson clash over desired policy, with potential price drops if controls end. About half a million eligible to vote, with one million small growers barred.
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Farm Magazine
Idaho reports fewer Q fever cases this year than 1958
Idaho Department of Health Laboratory Service reports 19 confirmed Q fever cases by July 1 this year, down from about 40 by the same date in 1958. Most cases are in Magic Valley with Twin Falls seven, Gooding three, Minidoka two, Casia two, plus Madison one, Custer one, Bannock one and Bingham one.
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Cassia
Madison County
Custer
Bannock
Bingham
State Department of Agriculture
Brock
Heat and water needs shape livestock feeding and farming
Agricultural note discusses how heat affects broilers cattle and hogs with optimal temps around 75 degrees for broilers and 60 to 70 for other stock. It notes air conditioning can raise production in hot areas and explains benefits of plowing stubble over burning for soil water capacity. Water intake figures for dairy beef sheep and pigs are given along with body water content to stress ample hydration in heat.
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Inland Empire music fest to feature Michael Head recital
The fifth Inland Empire summer music festival at the University of Idaho runs July 27 to August 4. Michael Head, London born singer composer and Royal Academy of Music professor, will give a recital August 3, accompanied by himself. Karen Hardstrom, a Moscow native and Juilliard graduate, returns for a recital July 27 with accompanist Mary Owl Melquist, Idaho graduate and Genesee teacher.
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Royal Academy of Music
Karen Hardstrom
Moscow
Julliard School of Music
University of North Dakota
Robert Shaw Chorus
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