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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
5
AP notes a 1951 Agriculture report showing farmers earned about 50 cents of every consumer food dollar. The piece contrasts past high farm prices with inflation during Korea wartime and price controls, and cites a USDA report on today’s food dollar distribution.
The essay argues for explicit labeling of vegetable oil sources on foods, criticizing German and palm oil labeling, and urging the ASA and lawmakers to require 100 percent soybean oil or clear oil source on product labels to inform consumers and aid market development. It notes the role of Palm oil, subsidies, and corporate labeling practices in shaping perceptions.
David Marshall of Route 3 Murphysboro is named to the Illinois Young Farmers Committee of the Illinois Farm Bureau representing District 18. The district covers Jackson Williamson Saline Gallatin Union Johnson Pope Hardin Alexander Pulaski and Massac Counties. He replaces Daniel Forcum of Marion. Dave River of Freeburg will represent District 16 covering Randolph Perry Washington St. Clair Clinton and Monroe counties. Two year terms.
The piece compares farmer shares and retail prices from 1951 to recent years, noting farmers earned about 50 cents per dollar in 1951, fallen to 38.9 cents in September, and now around 72.6 cents of beef’s retail price. It highlights rising production costs, middleman expenses, and USDA price indices across decades. It also cites 1951 cattle values, corn prices, and current averages showing inflation and structural changes in agriculture.
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