Farm machinery demand seen rising despite debt caution
USDA ERS predicts a sustained 4 percent rise in farm machinery investment from 1990, aided by stronger farmer finances and cheaper credit, though limits from government payment eligibility may temper purchases. Net cash income for 1991 seen at 53 to 58 billion dollars, with net farm income around 42 to 47 billion, unchanged from March. Farmland values rose 2 percent in 1990. California drought lowers crop plantings including sugar beets, corn, sorghum, and wheat.
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Department
Economic Research Service
USDA
U.S
California
Woman tools to reroute farm aid payments exposed
Danita J. Stibling, a former ASCS administrative assistant, used a password to alter her husband Randall Stibling’s crop records to qualify for extra farm support payments. She pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer use, was placed on probation, and ordered to return the siphoned funds. The case highlights broader welfare scams under Operation Welcheat across Illinois involving subsidies and farm loans, with 127 indicted for over a million dollars in improper claims.
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Springfield
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Danita J. Stibling
ASCS
Sthling
Agriculture Department
Chevalier
Stihling
Randall
Carlinville
Colin Bruce
Fourth generation farmer questions linger in winter family tale
Paul celebrated his fourth birthday this winter and remains active on the family farm, plowing, planting, and repairing drains while his son pursues a master’s degree. The narrator reflects on a possible sixth generation farming future amid changing agricultural realities.
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Paul
Paul Theodore Leimbach II
Grampa
Grandpa
Orrin
Senior official’s duties downgraded at USDA
Washington AP Senior Agriculture Department appointee Adis Vila sees her duties pared to three areas as Charles Hilty takes over most tasks Vila’s pay remains 108 300 a year with Hilty titled associate deputy secretary Vila plans to leave soon and no date is given Public Affairs notes no ouster, and a new assistant secretary for administration is anticipated.
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Agriculture Department
Adis M. Vila
USDA
Charles R. Hilty
House Agriculture Committee
Vila
Agriculture
Edward Madigan
Hilty
Shipp
City lets potbellied pigs stay in Burbank under permit
In Burbank California the City Council granted a reprieve for Arnold a Vietnamese potbellied pig by excluding pigs under 100 pounds from the livestock ban if owners obtain annual permits and neighbors do not complain The 50 pound Arnold had faced eviction since September while owner Robert Ridenour kept the pig in August and October citations ended with the council action.
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Burbank
Calif
Arnold
Robert Ridenour
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House Subcommittee On Rural Development, Agriculture and Related Agencies
Dan Cullet
Chicago Tribune
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Convie
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US. Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development and
Health and Human Services
Peoria
Rock Isles
Bloomington
Champaign
Constance Chevalier
Crand Jury
Mya
EST
EST Bank
Bates
Elyna Savings & Trust National Bank
FDIC
First Bancorporation of Ohio
Starfleet
Iswadsgice Coi
Gramps
Pat Leimbach
Office of Public Affairs
Kelly Shipp
Administration
Florida Department of Administration
Ridenour
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