Soybean outlook shifts from scarcity to surplus in ASA report
The ASA and Farm papers project a soybean surplus next year as Brazil buys its own farmers’ beans to support prices. Illinois still leads U S production, but Brazil’s 1 million metric ton purchase and rising carryover suggest a tighter market with new supply strategies and export-control debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Soybean Association
ASA
Jim Yancey
Hudson
Iowa
Larry Simmers
Illinois
US Department of Agriculture
U.S
Brazil
U. S
Simer
Gordon Bell
Japan
United States
Israel
Lloyd Bentsen
Dtex
Wheat allotment applications due for 1976 program year
ASCS announces that farmers with no current wheat allotment may qualify for a 1976 allotment. Applications for new farm wheat allotments must be filed at the county ASCS office by July 1, 1975. Eligibility includes no concurrent wheat allotment, prior wheat experience, operator income from farming above 50 percent, and land suitable for wheat without erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Meinders Ties For Third In National Agriculture Judging
Brad Meinders of Metropolis, a Shawnee College agriculture student, tied for third in swine evaluation, fifth in sheep judging, and finished 10th in total points at a national agriculture judging contest in Peoria. Thirteen colleges sent 56 contestants to the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Meinders
Metropolis
Shawnee College
Peoria
Meinders
Fewer Farm Departures Seen as Rural Population Holds Steady
Prairie Farmer reports the U S farm population declined only 0 8 percent from 1970 to 1975, indicating fewer people leaving farms for cities and a sustained rural presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prairie Farmer
U.S
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Don Frost
Blakely Animal Hospital
Energy
Robert S. Blakely
Gordon K. Rhine
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Mississippi River
Blakely
Rhine
Zeigler-Royalton
Carbondale
Zeigler Royalton
Deep South
V-ck
Crest Builders
Association Carterville
van Jobe
Jackson County
Williamson County
Carterville, Ill
Woodmen Life Insurance
Modern
Woodmen of America Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island, Ilinois
Ivan B. Lively, Jr
P. O
Shiveers
Sirney
Shelton
N. Broadway
Chemagro Agricultural Division
Mobay Chemical Corporation
Kansas City
Missouri
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