Iowa Farm Outlook Sees Record Corn and Higher Grain Prospects
The September crop report projects 1973 corn up 4 percent from last year and grain sorghum up 19.36 percent with soybeans up 4.25 percent. Prices may soften for soybeans after year start but export demand could support levels. Farmers may delay marketings into 1574 for tax reasons as production forecasts for corn rise toward a record.
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Iowa
Iowa Farm
ISU
Witmer
Wisner
Commerce Department
Export Centre
Farm Ownership Loan Limits Raised by FmHA
Farm Ownership Loans now cap real estate debt at 225000 with FMHA supplying up to 100000. Previous limits combined FMHA and other debts at 105000. Loans cover buying enlarging farms constructing homes improving water and service facilities and refinancing debts. Office details show Le Mars serves Plymouth and Sioux counties with specific hours.
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Farmers Home Administration
Fmua
Fmha
Federal Land Bank
Plymouth
Siow County
le Mars
Local FFA Promotes Pork Awareness This October
The Rock Valley FFA Chapter sponsors October activities for Pork Promotion Month. On Tuesday October 4, senior boys display a hog cut exhibit on Main Street from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM to show how meat cuts relate to hog weight. Hog from Siow Preme Packing. 6 J will cut the hog for display. Prizes include ham and bacon. donors include Van's Food, George's IGA, and Frank's.
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Rock Valley
FFA
Main Street
Siow Preme Packing Company
J 6 J
Crop Report Lowers Grain Price Outlook
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner notes USDA crop midsize forecasts lower corn and soybean price outlooks, yet 1974 prices remain above recent averages. He cites reduced reserve stocks and weather sensitivity, with corn near 5.8 billion bushels and soybeans around 1.6 billion, keeping supplies tight but adequate for domestic and foreign demand.
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USDA
Towa State University
Bob Wisner
Wisner
FHA Loan Rates Raised to 8 2 Percent for Home Ownership
The Farmers Home Administration raises insured FHA backed home loan interest to 8.2 percent effective September 27. Loans target families with incomes under 10 000 who cannot obtain private financing and cover buying building repairing or rehabilitating homes with a 33 year plan. Local offices in LeMars and Orange City serve Plymouth Sioux and Stowax counties with specified hours.
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Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Plymouth
Sioux
LeMars
1St Street
Stowax County
Orange City
ALCS
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Rock Valley Bee
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