Expansion the key farmer says get in there
Franklin County farmer Adam Capogreco urges continual expansion while maintaining what you have. Beginning at 17 on 160 acres near Mulkeytown, he now farms about 1,400 acres with 1,200 tillable, investing in equipment and owning a Cher okee 180 plane. He notes land costs about $300 per acre and foresees a future with larger farms, but stresses keeping overhead low and avoiding heavy debt. His son Lenny, 17, helps on the farm and aims for a private pilot license once hours are met.
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John Trimble
Adam Capogreco
Franklin County
Capogreco
Mulkeytown
Capegreco
Lenny
Rend Lake
Capogrecos
Farm groups push views into party platforms
In a presidential year farm organizations press their positions on production control and subsidies. Kuhfuss of the Farm Bureau criticizes price fixing while Farmers Union seek parity and strategic reserves. Both sides back farm exports amid broader platform talks.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Farm Bureau
Democratic Platform Committee
Sioux City
Iowa
William J. Kuhfuss
Farmers Union
Kuhfuss
Platform Committee
Earl Butz
USDA
Congress
Democratic Party
Blueberries Ready to Pick at Dixon Springs Center
The earliest varieties of large, juicy blueberries at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center are now ready for pick your own customers. Horticulturist Bill Courter says berries will be available for four to five weeks and customers should call 695 2441 for a picking appointment. Cost is 25 cents a pound. Bring your own containers. Other pick your own produce, notably sweet corn, will be available later.
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Dixon Springs
Bill Courter
Dixon Springs Agricultural Center
Courter
Capogreco Farm Faces Water Shortage and Worms
Capogreco family cultivates 500 acres wheat 400 corn 300 beans in Franklin County as drought and army worms threaten crops. They replanted 50 acres of corn while wheat dodges major damage. last year yield reached 32000 bushels corn 20000 wheat and 6000 soybeans. He notes soil, water access, and education learned in the dirt.
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Ture
Capegrecos
Capogreco
1971 Crop Loans Extended to May 31 1973
Washington storage loan extensions allow farmers to extend 1971 crop corn loans to May 31 1973 at producers option. Loans may be applied after July 31 1972 maturity. Warehouse or on farm storage both eligible with CC C covering fees. Soybeans barley and oats in storage not included.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
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