Mount Vernon sponsors $6,000 in agri equipment donation
Teaching aids R. J. Camp of Mount Vernon and Robert Wolff of the Southern Oil University School of Agriculture announce a $6,000 donation of equipment and materials from International Harvester. The package includes hydraulic systems, an axle from IH's new two plus two four wheel drive tractor, plus schematics of modern hydraulics to aid the program.
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R. J. Camp
Mount Vernon
International Harvester
Robert Wolff
Southern Oil Universge School of Agriculture
International
Farm costs push down farmer income in 1980 outlook
U S Agriculture Department figures show rising production costs squeezing farmer profits in 1980. Net farm income for Q2 stands at 20.2 billion annually, a 40 percent drop from 1979, with variability by farm sector and inflation not yet accounted for. Dairy impacts noted as part of shifting income prospects.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Carter
USDA
Farmland profits slide amid rising costs and price supports
The report notes rising farm expenses and lagging prices hit cash grain and hog producers, with second-quarter net farm income around 20.2 billion and forecasts for July-September at 23.5 billion. Officials expect 1980 income near 25 billion, over 8 billion less than 1979.
Joe Maher Elected President of Illinois FFA Chapter
Joe Maher of Wyoming was elected president of the Illinois Chapter of the Future Farmers of America at the 52nd annual convention in Champaign. Doug Rund of Newman was named vice president and David Maurer of Olympia was secretary treasurer while Susan Kuebler of Altamont became reporter.
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Joe Maher
Illinois
FFA
Champaign
Wyoming
Future Farmers of America
Doug Rund
Newman
David Maurer
Olympia
Susan Kuebler
Altamont
New soybean nematode biotype found in Illinois
SIU-C agronomist Myers reports confirmation of a possible new nematode biotype attacking resistant soybean varieties. Tests in greenhouse and field indicate this type can overcome race three and four resistance, prompting careful soil testing and long breeding timelines to develop new resistant soybeans.
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Siu-C’s Myers
Illinois
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Oval Myers
Siuc School of Agriculture
Myers
Southern
Arkansas
Missouri
Midwest
Rabbits May Become Major Food Source in Future
USDA researchers say rabbit meat could become common on American tables alongside beef pork and chicken But livestock groups are warned of major challenges including diseases and high feed costs Oregon State University researchers are developing better rabbit management and disease resistance Peter R Cheeke notes that three does and one buck can produce 96 to 120 offspring annually enough protein for a family of four
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Agriculture Department
Department
San Francisco
New York
Boston
Oregon State University
Peter R. Cheeke
Peach crop estimated down 3 percent for year
Agriculture Department reports peach production at 2.88 billion pounds, down three percent from last season. Officials attribute the decline to smaller clingstone and freestone peach harvests in California, while other regions are expected to rise.
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Agriculture Department
California
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Gordon Billingsley
Siu-C News Service
Jones Brothers Garage
S. Park Avenue
Howmet
P.O. Box
Chaffee, Mo
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Fairfield, IL
Hobbs Water Sales
Herrin
Sikeston ] Buildings, Inc
R.R
Sikeston, MD
Richard Ring
Skylites
Ridge Lite Material & Labor
Bob Stotlar
Lut
Weyerhaeuser
al Marion
Meh Bey
Bos GS
Ranty
Dan
Howmet Aluminum Corporation
Universal Carpet & Glass
Carbondale
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