Illinois farmers pile on the fertilizer in 1984
Illinois farmers led the nation in fertilizer use for corn and soybeans in 1984 per U S Department of Agriculture figures. Farmers applied 1 million tons of nitrogen 787000 tons of potash and 504000 tons of phosphate, a 28 percent rise from 1983, driven by large raw crop acreage and corn demand. University agronomist Fred Welch notes water is uncontrollable but fertilizer is controllable and corn traditionally uses the most fertilizer.
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Champaign
Illinois
University of Illinois Agronomist
Fred Welch
U.S. Agriculture Department
Welch
Iowa
Ag in the Classroom Program Under USDA Probe
The USDA inspector general investigates alleged contract irregularities in the ag in the classroom program aimed at teaching children about farming. Several political appointees face scrutiny, including aides tied to Agriculture Secretary John R Block. The probe centers on contracting with outside groups such as the National 4-H Council and the Joint Council on Economic Education. Peggy Hart, once director of the program, was moved to the National Agricultural Library amid reports of the inquiry.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
John R. Black
USDA
John Ochs
Block
U.S. Agriculture
Peggy Hart
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville
National
Joint Council On Economic Education
Northern Illinois University
Staley Advances Corn Based Food Research In Decatur
In Decatur at A E Staley Mfg Co researchers mix corn sweeteners with corn starch to create softer moist cookies. Procter & Gamble helped develop the soft cookie while Nabisco Grandma’s and Keebler also enter the market. John H Nichols notes Staley’s strong commitment to R and D.
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Decatur
A.E. Staley Mfg. Co
Staley
Procter & Gamble Co
Nabisco
Grandma’s
Keebler
Procter & Gamble
John H. Nichols
Industrial Products
Nichols
Soviet Union buys 300000 metric tons corn for delivery
The Agriculture Department said the Soviet Union has booked an extra 300000 metric tons, about 12 million bushels, of corn for delivery through Sept 30. The sale was reported by private exporters, with no prices disclosed. China accepts first U S breeding cattle shipment
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Washington
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Department
China
U.S
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