End of 1994 flue cured tobacco season nears
The 1994 flue cured tobacco harvesting winds down with two weeks left as Key Warehouse in Kinston reports strong sales led by Harry Mallard. Regional markets show totals surpassing $705 million in gross sales through Sept. 30 with $90.8 million allocated to federal stabilization and notes on carryover and price floors.
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Key Warehouse
Kinston
Harry Mallard
Carl Sofley
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp
Farm Credit System seeks to lend off the farm too
The government backed Farm Credit System backs expanding beyond farmers by seeking Congress approval to lend to off farm businesses and rural housing. Supporters say credit is scarce in rural areas and diversification could save rural communities. Banks oppose the move citing competition and oversight concerns.
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Washington
Congress
South
America
Myron Edleman
South Dakota
Farm Credit System
Texas Agriculture
Rick Perry
Edleman
Willow Lake, &C
Farm Credit
Nebraska
General Accounting Office
Randy Streifel
Liberty State Bank
Lake, N.D
Equine Dentist Bravely Probes Gift Horse’s Mouth
In Statesboro Georgia AP reports Neal Tucker a specialist in equine dentistry handles a stubborn horse during a tooth filing using a twitch and a metal speculum. He recounts past injuries from horses and notes there are about 100 equine dentists worldwide with only ten masters.
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Statesboro
Neal Tucker
Tucker
Tahoe Hooper
Naples
Atlanta
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Report on farmers fraud in disaster aid
The New York Times reports fraud allegations in disaster aid, noting farmers misreport acreage planted and failed harvests while prices dropped below aid levels. The claim centers on exaggerated losses to obtain more relief under disaster programs.
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New York
New York Times
Reorganization and Insurance Overhaul Bills Pass Congress
Congress approves a package to streamline federal farm programs into a single Farm Service Agency and create a separate food safety division. It requires catastrophic crop insurance for program participants, allows additional coverage, and adds a disaster program for uninsured crops, aiming to save about 2 billion dollars.
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Congress
North Carolina Farm Market Report Highlights Hogs Cattle and Grains
The Associated Press notes NC farm markets with hog prices steady to $1 lower and cattle varied by weight class at Mount Airy and nearby markets. Western markets show wholesale price ranges for apples, squash, strawberries, and potatoes, while NC eggs and broilers edge steady to stable. Grain quotes list No 2 yellow corn and soybeans with regional elevator bids across the Piedmont and coast.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Federal State Market News Service
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
N.C
Kinston
Wilson
Clinton
Fayetteville
Dunn
Pink Hill
Level
Chadbourn
Ayden
Benson
Mount Airy
M&l
M&i
U.S
Asheville
Washington Red Delicious
Washington
Golden Delicious
Rome
Lcccsaie
Cadens Cemteenan
York
Careina
Werenhouse
Piedmont
Creswell
Goldsbors
Ek Rose Hill
Rose Hill
Raleigh
Lamberton
Chadbours
Greenville
Pantego
Williamston
Elizebeth Cry
Cofield
Nashville
Barber
Candor
Charlotte
Monroe
Mount Uta
Statesville
Norwood
Roaring River
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Jones County
Small
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Fred Mays
Mays
Craven County
Murphy Farms
John Bizic
Agriculture Department
Dover Dag Henge
al Gore
Canao
Tryon Lighting Company
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