Agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan tells Congress how his proposed farm program could result in lower prices for consumers on milk, meat, eggs, and potatoes, and still hold farm income up. He is shown here as he testifies before the House Agricultural Committee. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan signs, for the United States, an international agreement to stabilize wheat trade. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan signs for the United States an international agreement to stabilize wheat trade. The pact was signed by more that half of the nations in attendance and the other nations are scheduled to sign within the next three weeks From: Beth Gore

Appearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan tentatively rejected a proposal that he be given membership on all commodity exchanges. The Committee is holding hearings on government commodity purchases for foreign use. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of Agriculture-designate Ezra Taft Benson (left) talks with reporters after meeting with Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan. Benson, stopping here during a trip around the country to see farm and industry leaders, told newsmen that he and Brannan discussed nothing of great importance to the public. From: Beth Gore.