Farm lenders report delinquency below five percent
The Agriculture Department notes above normal delinquency in farm loans but keeps it under 5 percent of total operations. 1983 net farm income is projected at 26 to 30 billion dollars, up from 23.9 billion in 1982, with gross receipts around 164 billion and federal payments plus other income totaling 12 to 15 billion. Drought and hot weather shape the outlook, likely affecting livestock, feed costs up 30 to 50 percent, and possibly extending into the next harvest.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Pumpkin business tensions at End O' Way stir family balance
In a reflective essay the narrator weighs the enduring pull of pumpkins against practicality. Mother drives the operation with routines from carving and loading to market deliveries while Paul views pumpkins as frivolous, highlighting ongoing frictions between pragmatism and whimsy as Orrin mediates.
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End of Way Board of Directors
Paul
Rural vandalism defense and grain assignment guidance
A public safety reminder advises farmers to store equipment out of sight and reduce lighting to deter vandalism in autumn. It notes turfing and general property damage, plus steps like fences and trees to deny access. The text also warns farmers about PIE grain assignments to suppliers and the tax consequences, detailing form CCC-479 and potential double taxation across years.
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ASCS
Soviets seen set to buy grain amid vodka bans
The Soviet Union is expected to reenter the U.S. grain market, with a minimum purchase of nine million metric tons of wheat and corn annually. Iowa and Ohio banned imported Stolichnaya vodka. USDA officials said no official move had been received and no change in Moscow’s grain commitments is known. Farm City Week at Elyria Midway Mall runs Oct 31 to Nov 5 with daily activities and exhibits. Team contact Jenny Long for exhibitors.
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Elyria — Midway Mall
Jenny Long
Cooperative Extension
Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
Iowa
Ohio
Terry Branstad
USDA
Moscow
Gene Hemphill
Fish farming rises as U.S. appetite grows
A Congress ordered report notes U.S. aquaculture potential with nearly 400 million pounds produced yearly across 1,100 catfish farms, 250 trout farms, 400 crawfish farms, and more. It cites political and economic constraints, land and water competition, and uneven investments as main barriers despite rising seafood demand.
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Washington
United States
Congress
U.S
Latin America
Hawaii
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