Farmers make headway despite the shortages
A Department of Agriculture survey shows farmers advancing with spring field work despite fertilizer shortages. Corn planting begins in the Corn Belt, plowing in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri near or above typical rates, while fertilizer limits cloud the 1974 crop outlook. Winter wheat in the southern plains improves, though drought persists in parts of New Mexico and western Texas. The report notes rising hay wire costs and limited supplies for baling twine, with prices up from last year. A separate advisory panel will meet May 15 in Omaha to discuss hog cholera eradication strategies.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ohio
Nebraska
Indiana
Tllineig
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Plains
Western
Texas Panhandles
National Advisory Committee On
Omaha
Neb
USDA
Department
Dawson Ahalt
Vewspaper Farm Editors of America
Jweather
Oklahoma Crop Report Notes Mixed Rainfall Across State
Thunderstorms over the weekend eased moisture stress in northwestern counties while southwestern and south central areas reported scattered rain. Wheat is mostly fair to good with eight percent heading and ninety percent jointing, near average for development. Oats and barley, two-thirds jointing, seedbeds for spring crops advancing, corn planted at twenty percent. Alfalfa damaged by freezes may yield a short first cutting. weevilium spray programs advised. Cattle mostly in good condition though ranges and pastures are limited. Seven-day precipitation averaged trace to 0.18 inch across regions. temperatures ran below normal in all areas, with high of 89 and low of 22. Severe weather reported in some areas over the three-day period ending April 22.
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New Mexico
Texas
Montana
Kansas
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Western
Southwestern
National Weather Service
Durant
Tishominge
Kenton
East Central faculty approved for sabbaticals
Eight East Central faculty members were approved for summer sabbaticals by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges. Named are Carl Bardin, Ma ry McGrayn, Ray Snook, Betty Gonul, Charles Tracy, Bruce Harrison, Edward Brooks, and Jeff Frederick. Galegar urged balance between government and citizens and business in addressing national issues.
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East Central
Board of Regents For Oklahoma Colleges
Carl Bardin
Mary McGrayn
Ray Snook
Betty Gonul
Charles Tracy
Bruce Harrison
Edward Brooks
Jeff Frederick
Galegar
Oklahoma cattlemen oppose land use bill at Congress hearing
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association President John Dunn testifies in Washington against H. B. 10294. He warns the measure would strip local control, create a 12 member federal board, and allow a federal veto over local plans with possible loss of federal funds. Cattlemen fear unconstitutional takings and lack of rural representation.
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Oklahoma
Washington
House
Congress
John Dunn
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
Oklahoma Cattlemen
Increase Egg Output by Feeding Manure to Birds
Agriculture Department says recycling chicken manure into feed can sharply raise egg profits, with DLW dried layer waste as the key. Economists note manure also shows promise as beef cattle feed, with eggs and ham burgers indistinguishable to consumers. The study Recycling Poultry Waste as Feed-Will It Pay? finds economic feasibility, especially for large egg operations, detailing costs, processing DLW, and potential 23 percent gains on an 80,000-bird farm.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Department
Economic Research Service
All about vegetables WHAT BUGS YOU
An excerpt from AM About Vegetables discusses common garden failures and cures. It cites nationwide gardener responses on insect control, disease, and cultural practices, highlighting failures like fusarium wilt, flea beetles, overfertilization, and successes from resistant varieties, mulching, and cleanliness. It also notes beneficial insects such as lacewings, lady beetles, mantises, ground beetles, and tiger beetles that prey on pests.
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Ortho Division
U. S
New York
South Carolina
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Oklahoma Crop and Livestock Reporting Service and Extension
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Yodeo
Henryatte
Don Cook
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