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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1985
Page
6
Washington reports a near future where cows bear microchips to monitor health and production while corn crops resist pests and weather, aided by frost-tolerant bacteria and nitrogen-fixing crops. The vision includes infrared crop probes, satellite data, solar power, and mostly industrialized farming with data-driven decisions.
A mid winter USDA survey found farmers intend to plant 82 million acres of corn this spring, up 2 percent from 1984, though final figures may shift due to 1985 farm programs weather input costs and market changes. soybeans and several other crops show declines while durum and other spring wheats rise.
Chicago Tribune notes a new wave of farmer demonstrations echoing the Great Depression era but with nonviolent methods. Des Moines groups led by David Ostendorf stress peaceful action, contrasting with earlier violent tactics and the Farmers Holiday Movement of the 1930s that included blockades, gun threats, and a forced oath.
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