Wetlands sign-up opens third offer to enroll lands
The Agriculture Department announces a third sign-up for the Wetlands Reserve Program from May 30 to June 30. The 1994 program is funded at 92 million dollars, aiming to enroll about 118000 acres to restore wetlands, protect wildlife, purify water, and absorb floodwaters. Landowners keep ownership while restoring wetlands, receiving payment for drained cropland value.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Paul W. Johnson
Natural Resources Conservation Service
US exporters expect expanded fruit shipments to China
Exporters from Oregon Idaho and Washington anticipate shipments to China as new protocols lift previous restrictions. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman says the agreements open the Chinese market further and pursue more products while aiming to reduce import duties and continue talks.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Washington State
China
Agriculture Department
U.S
Dan Glickman
United States
Glickman
Cigarette production up ten percent for 1994
U S cigarette production rose 10 percent in 1994 to 726 billion, the second-highest ever, driven by overseas demand while domestic use held steady. Americans smoked about 485 billion cigarettes, per capita consumption fell about 1 percent to 2 514 per year, with chewing tobacco down and cigars up. Exports rose to a record 6.7 billion, while the export-import gap widened to 5.8 billion.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
North Carolina Farm Markets May 10 1995 Price Summary
Report covers hogs cattle goats calves and steers with price ranges from Kinston Spivey’s Corner and other NC towns. Market notes include state farm market listings for apples beans cabbage greens corn peppers potatoes strawberries and eggs with varied regional basis and bids.
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North Carolina
Federal State Market News Service
Clinton
Fayetteville
Dunn
Pink Hill
Pine Level
Chadbourn
Ayden
Laurinburg
Benson
Spivey's Corner
Wallace
Rowland
N.C
Recer
Breaking Utility & Commercial
Cutter & Boning Utility
M&l
M&l-1
Broiler and poultry output rise in 1994 totals
U S agriculture data show 1994 poultry production at 17.9 billion dollars, up 6 percent from 1993, with broilers accounting for about two thirds and 7.02 billion birds sold. The average price was 35 cents per pound, lifting total value to 11.4 billion. Turkey output reached 2.67 billion dollars, 6 percent higher, with 6.61 billion pounds produced and gobbler prices at 40.4 cents per pound.
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Florida
U.S
N.C
North Carolina
USDA
Mount Olive
Piedmont
Carolina
Dunn
Fayeu
Williamston
Elizabeth City
Cofie
Nashville
Warsaw
Barber
Candor
Monroe
Statesv
Roaring
Washington
Asia
Russia
Turkey
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Elkin
Manor Hall
ROCA
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Captain Ratty
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New Bern
Claiborne S
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