Reagan seeks canceling 1982 U S agriculture census
The Reagan administration asked Congress to cancel the 1982 census of agriculture, potentially delaying farm data to 1987. The proposal also suggests eliminating the five year cycle and moving to a 10 year system to save about 50 million dollars. The plan requires congressional approval and has drawn expected debate.
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Arnold Bollenbacher
Census Bureau
Capitol Hill
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Soviets Resume Buying U.S. Soybeans Amid Embargo Gap
The Soviet Union purchased 500000 tons of U.S. soybeans after the Chicago Board of Trade closed, signaling a return to U.S. soy purchases since the 1980 embargo. ASA chief Ken Bader predicts a November uptake and notes Russia may seek market access guarantees and technical farming aid, while European and Asian demand remains weak.
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Associated Press
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U.S
Illinois
American Soybean Association
Ken Bader
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U.S. Agriculture Department
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Jimmy Carter
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Russia
Reagan
ASA
Administration
Federal staff pay raises lift meat grading fees
The Agriculture Department will raise hourly grading fees for meat inspection starting November 29 to cover federal pay increases and higher costs. Regular shifts 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday rise to 23.20 dollars per hour from 20.20. Off hours drop to 28.20 from 25.20. Legal holidays rise to 46.40 per hour, a six dollar increase.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Thomas H. Porter
Department
Agricultural Marketing Service
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