ASCS BUYS PEANUT PRODUCTS, VEG OIL/SHORTENING The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) bought 2.3 mln pounds of peanut products at a cost of 2.1 mln dlrs and 7.4 mln pounds of vegetable oil/shortening for 2.0 mln dlrs, for domestic distribution April 1-15 and April 16-30, an ASCS spokesman said.