Annual vegetable growers school set in Cobden this week
Two events for area vegetable growers are planned in Cobden by the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. A pest management meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at St Joseph's Church recreation hall. Friday starts at 9 a m the all day Vegetable Growers School at the Cobden church hall. A $1 registration covers a 107 page booklet with state and area information.
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Cobden
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
St. Joseph’s Church
U.S. 51
Farm Bureau squabbles split by city writer analysis
City writer Mike Carr analyzes Farm Bureau internal strife as key to understanding regional loyalties and voting power. He notes southern states push for more government support while Midwest and other regions resist, affecting policy unity and consumer trust.
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Farm Bureau
Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois
Georgia
California
North Carolina
Farmers
Metropolitan Press
Dick Orr
The
Chicago Tribune
Orr
American Farm Bureau) Federation
Midwest
Northeast
West
Indiana
Houston
Allan Grant
Brooklyn Dodger
Free gardening advice from Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department offers free gardening guidance from its reprinted sections of the 1977 Gardening for Food and Fun yearbook. Two parts have been reprinted, with a third on Growing Fruits and Nuts coming soon, distributed via the Consumer Information Center in Pueblo and state extension offices.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Jack Hayes
Hayes
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colo
Illinois Farm Harvest Value Falls Despite Higher Soybean Output
Illinois grew 2 percent more soybeans in 1977 than 1976, yet the total harvest value dropped to 4.63 billion dollars, down 6 percent from 1976 and 12 percent from the all time high. Soybeans led production at 327 million bushels, but the average price fell from 7.05 to 5.40 per bushel. Wheat, oats, barley, sorghum, and rye also saw sizable value declines across the year.
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William Prater
Associated Press
Ilinois
John Unger
Illinois Crop Reporting Service Statistician
Illinois
Unger
Record Alfalfa Seed Price Hits 107 Per Hundred
The Agriculture Department reports farm price of alfalfa seed averaged 107 per 100 pounds last year, a new high up from 102 in 1976. Production rose to 93.4 million pounds, up 16 percent from 80.7 million in 1976, with California leading at over 31 million pounds. Idaho produced 14.2 million, and Washington about 12.2 million.
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Agriculture Department
Partment
California
Idaho
Washington
Agriculture Dept trims survey to 34 states for crop planting
An annual farm survey will exclude national figures this year, covering only 34 states that account for about 95 percent of specified crops. About 23 000 farmers were surveyed by mail across 12 crops including corn, sorghum, soybeans, and cotton, with full national totals unavailable except for corn.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Bruce Graham
USDA weighs easing dairy import rules amid foot and mouth fears
The Agriculture Department considers loosening regulations to permit milk and milk products from FMD countries if treated by heating to 198 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 2.5 seconds. Casein and caseinates could be freely distributed after 84 days in a bonded warehouse. Public comments are due by Feb 13 to APHIS.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Animal and Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
APHIS
USDA
Hyattsville
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Robert Wetherell
Johnson County Extension
Robert Frank
Jackson County
Mike Grady
Carbondale
Dan McGuire
Makanda
J. W. Courter
University Ofllinois
Coy Girtman
Growers Shipping Association
Luther Fear
Anna
Don Uchtmann
U of I
Herb Hopen
Barry Jacobsen
Roscoe Randell
U of I. J. S
Harold Dodd
Illinois Farmers Union
Tony Dechant
National Farmers Union
AFBF
Farmers Union
Morton Buildings
Dennis Wood
Chester
State Farms
Charles Pautier
Murphysboro
Don Smith
Herrin
State Farm
Dwight B. Busch
Robert Bahr
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington
P.O
Chaffee, Mo
Great Savings
BIG
Andersen
Lumber City
Willow Carbondale
Steiger
Sparta Equip. CO
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