UN official flags population growth as main challenge to farming
Cris V. Wells of FAO told 800 agricultural economists at Southern Illinois University Carbondale that population control must be a high priority in addressing environmental problems. He urged family planning, noted 350 million new jobs needed by 1980, and stressed small farms and rural industries plus careful use of pesticides and new farming incentives.
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United Nations
American Agricultural Economics Association
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Cris V. Wells
Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO
Wells
World Health Organization
Far East
Illinois
Electric Cooperatives of
Illinois Electric Cooperatives
Illinois Hearings Move to Regulate Fertilizer Use Statewide
Illinois Pollution Control Board schedules hearings across the state as it considers limits on farm fertilizers. Samuel R. Aldrich, an Illinois agronomist, leads regulatory drafting while debates include nitrate and phosphate impacts on water, public health concerns, and industry responses from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.
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Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Fiveman Board
Samuel R. Aldrich
University of Illinois Agronomist
Aldrich
Cern
Pollution Control Board
Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association
Record grain crop sparks concern over surpluses
Economists warn the August 1 forecast of 200 million tons of feed grain for 1971 could create a large carryover into 1971-72. Don Paarlberg of the USDA notes the crop is not yet in the bin and questions remain about how much will be used. If borne out, the U.S. would hold a record feed grain surplus in eight years, with about 35 million tons in carryover.
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Agriculture Department
Don Paarlberg
USDA
United States
Hog cholera declines to a new low in June
The Agriculture Department reported only four infected hog herds in June, down from 89 in June 1970 and 212 in June 1969, marking the lowest level since a cooperative eradication program began in 1962. The rest of the note mentions the horse bean and helium with unrelated facts.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Grazing Bovine Duo Roams Free South of Marion
Photographer Ed Greer spotted two cattle grazing without restraint in a pasture off Route 37, about four miles south of Marion, amid concerns over overgrazing and pollution. The incident highlights grazing territory conflicts and potential farm management issues.
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Ed Greer
Marion
Three farm honors awarded at Illinois Bureau meeting
Three winners received plaques at the Illinois Farm Bureau young farmers discussion meet in Marion on August 11. Michael McLean of Union County, Richard Winter of White County, and Robert Grider of Williamson County will advance to the state competition in Chicago on November 16. The state winner and runner up will go to the national discussion meet in December in Chicago.
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Illinois Farm Bureau
Marion
Michael McLean
Union County
Richard Winter
White County
Robert Grider
Williamson County
Illinois Agriculture Association
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
SCS aids land use planning in Jackson County
The Soil Conservation Service and Jackson County S W C D offer help for land use planning as land shifts from farming to homes schools industry and recreation. Paul W Ice cites aid to over 300 landowners last year and notes vast erosion sediment affecting lakes rivers and topsoil.
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U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Paul W. Ice
Soil Conservation Service
Murphysboro
Ice
Jackson County
SCS
Murphys
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Barry Commoner
Sangamon River
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Daniel
University of Illinois
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Kohl
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L. D. Burling
ASC
Yjames
Farm and Home Store
Ridgway
New Low
Mediterranean
Twin County Service Company
Murphysbere
Pinckneyville, Harrisburg
Spain
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