Winter grains outlook at Waldorf amid adequate soil moisture
Regions report sufficient soil moisture to sustain winter grains through harvest. The forecasted total winter grain output is now about 44 million tons, down from 45 50 million with poor stands and weed infestations cited as factors. Spring wheat faces dryness but other spring grains show strong prospects. Spring barley and corn outlooks are favorable in most areas.
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Kazakhstan
New Lands
Ussr
Grain outlook in USSR variables suggest 180 200 million ton range
The forecast for Buena Vista shows 75 million tons, above last year’s 66 million but below the 1976 80 plan average of 100 102 million. Coarse grain production remains near record highs, with potential changes from weather and a likely high wheat import level for 1976 77. Further reports planned around July 9 and monthly thereafter.
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Ussr
New Lands
Rail Improvement Money for Iowa
Senator Dick Clark reports the Senate Appropriations Committee is nearing final passage of a transportation funding bill. It allocates 80 million dollars for rail improvements with Iowa expected to receive about 8 million. Iowa’s eligibility rests on its state transportation plan and federal funds to rehabilitate deteriorated rail beds at risk of abandonment.
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Dick Clark
Senate Appropriations Committee
Iowa
Northeast
United States
Iowa seeks fair share of rail repair funds in Congress plan
Iowa lawmakers press Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee to ensure equitable rail repair funding. House bill allows 60 million for rail repair. Senate figure may differ. Northeastern bloc potential but lawmakers seek no geographic discrimination to aid Iowa's agricultural transport needs and vital railroad links.
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House
Senate
Congress
Midwest
Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee
Iowa
Initial Forecast of 1976 USSR Grain Crop
As of June 20 weather reports through that date indicate the 1976 total grain harvest is tentatively forecast at 190 million metric tons. Spring seeding progress suggests 125 million hectares planted, roughly same as 1975, with generally favorable conditions offsetting earlier poor winter wheat and barley conditions.
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Ussr
Summer electricity uses rise with heavy cooling load
High electric use for cleaning cooking cooling and comfort helps relieve heat but drives up bills as temperatures soar.
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