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years. Canada s crop has shown considerable improvement, and both Argentina and Australia expect to have large quantities for export. Despite this competition, however, we! are still optimistic that our ! export goal of 750 million bushels will be met.”
“What is crucial at the mo- j ment, however, is the urgent need to shore up prices. We have taken every possible action we can legally take to check this downward trend.": Actions listed by the Secretary include reducing the 1968' wheat allotment in line with1 the flexible farm program, holding CCC stocks off the market, moving large amounts of wheat under the Food-forFreedom program, distribution of wheat certificates to ease the financial pressure of harvest time, commodity loans and selling or renting! CCC storage bins to help with-[ hold crops from temporarily! glutted markets.
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