28 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1974
Page
1
Gardeners with limited space learn to grow vegetables in raised beds and containers. Raised beds use light, organic mixes for better drainage and heat, while containers need frequent watering and protection from heat. Vertical ideas include cold frames and mini gardens, with vegetables as borders or ground cover in flower beds.
A Department of Agriculture study based on 1964 census data finds nearly two fifths of U S farm land is rented by producers, with leasing rising where land values are high. The report notes renters are often part owners, and older farmers gain capital for expansion while younger operators face costly land purchases.
Oklahoma farmers may have to file their Federal income tax return and pay the tax by Friday. IRS Director Clyde L. Bickerstaff urged those who did not file a January 15 estimated tax declaration to file their 1973 return and pay all tax due to avoid penalties.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz disputes claims from the American Bakers Association that bread shortages loom this spring and prices could hit a dollar a loaf. Senator Henry M. Jackson and the National Association of Wheat Growers join bakers in criticizing federal handling of grain stocks and transport to markets.
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Elmer Vieth of Kingfisher backs advancing the Wildlife Code despite amendments. He cites three years of work by lawmakers, department staff, sportsmen, and media to craft SB 144 into a comprehensive wildlife law, while noting disputes over landowner permission rules and current land lease continuations.
Lawmakers push a package to strengthen campaign finance reporting and tighten absentee voting rules. A joint committee reviewed all election laws, noting 18 000 precinct workers and county staff run elections and are underpaid. The article praises civic workers and calls for higher pay as budgets allow.
Oklahoma Wheat Commission executive director Charles D. Rhoades says ABA aims for wheat with 15 percent protein and 5 percent polities amid hoax wheat-supply claims. He notes bread prices won’t fall with lower wheat, as mills and bakers have secured supplies for months, and world-market dynamics urge shared duties.
The Agriculture Department shows fertilizer prices paid by farmers surged after controls were removed last October. Anhydrous ammonia led gains at 81 percent, with other nitrogen sources up 70 to 91 percent. Phosphate rose 46 to 48 percent, potash about 28 percent, and mixed fertilizers fell roughly 45 percent since October. Red meat consumption also dropped in 1973 to 175 pounds per capita, the lowest since 1966, with beef 109.3 pounds, pork 61.1, veal 1.8, lamb and mutton 28, per the national food situation report.
Washington reports from H Reiter Webb of the Foreign Agricultural Service say a growing world energy crisis will curb synthetic fiber and fertilizer in key cotton regions, boosting U.S. exports. He cites 1974 output dips abroad and optimistic 5.5 million bales valued at $1.3 billion for year ending June 30.
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