World grain reserves seen at 165.4 million tons by July 1
The Agriculture Department forecast global grain reserves at 165.4 million metric tons for next July 1, about unchanged from a month earlier. Last year reserves rose to 172.2 million tons, with U.S. output driving large supplies. U.S. share is projected at 74.6 million tons, or 45 percent of the total.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Oklahoma's odd apple tree industry nets saplings rather than fruit
In Stark Brothers Nursery at Porum Oklahoma, 600 acres grow sapling apple trees with root stock from the Pacific Coast and grafting from mature scions. Manager Randal Moore explains seedling harm and graft methods, with trees kept in the scion orchard about ten years. Growing season runs spring to September and leaves are inspected by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for disease.
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Oklahoma
Stark Brothers Nursery
Porum
Pacific Coast
Randal
Moore
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Largest Pecan Tree Found Near Stroud Oklahoma
Oklahoma City's forestry division reports the state's largest pecan tree near Stroud with a 14 ft 10 in girth, 99 ft height, and 110 ft ground spread. A second large tree near Wann measures 14 ft 2 in girth, 96 ft tall, and 120 ft spread, about 140 years old, both yielding over 250 pounds of nuts this season.
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Oklahoma City
Stroud
Forestry Division
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Wann
Parity Figures Reach Lowest Mark Since the Thirties
Washington AP reports the farm parity ratio fell to a 44 year low in 1977 with an average of 67 percent for the year. Compared with 72 in 1976 and 76 in 1975, the 1932 and 1933 depressions anchor the low, while wheat received 5.05 dollars per bushel parity but farmers earned 2.47 last month. A nationwide strike was urged by the Colorado based American Agriculture group on December 14 to push prices to parity.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
American Agriculture
Par
Partment
Barrow County
Smith
Bergland
Carter
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Seaboard
Georgia
Bob Bergland
Omaha
Neb
Georgian Expected To Get High Agriculture Position
Washington AP reports Georgian P R Smith, who led Carter’s farm campaign, may be named assistant secretary for marketing services in the Agriculture Department. Senate confirmation is needed. As many as 16 candidates are discussed for deputy secretary, White’s post, with no clear frontrunner among external contenders. Smith’s Carter Mondale credentials and Georgia roots are noted.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
P.R. Smith
Jimmy Carter
Smith
Robert H. Meyer
Department
White House
Senate
John C. White
White
Carter
Democratic National Committee
Bergland
James C. Webster
Carol Tucker Foreman
Food and Consumer Affairs
Oklahoma Plant Turns Animal Waste Product Into Combustible Gas
Thermonetics Inc of Oklahoma City opens a plant near Optima north of Guymon that converts 200 tons daily of cattle manure into methane for a pipeline. The facility aims for 500 tons daily, selling gas at 1 thousand 9 4 per thousand cubic feet, with heat value matching natural gas and shipments to the Chicago area planned. The project highlights Texas County’s cattle feeding concentration and the region’s energy diversification efforts.
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Oklahoma
Guymon
Panhandle
Optima
Texas County
Thermonetics Inc
Oklahoma City
Chicago
Livestock Events Set For February At Fairgrounds
Two Ada area livestock shows are planned for February at the Pontotoc County Fairgrounds. The Pontotoc County Invitational Heifer Show runs February 10 11 with 4 H and FFA youth from Pontotoc and nine neighboring counties eligible, entry fee 10 dollars and stall fee 5 dollars per entry. The Pontotoc County Junior Livestock Show follows February 12 14 for Pontotoc County 4 H and FFA members only, adding gift and market lamb shows this year and limiting steers to those weighed in at the 1977 fair.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
FFA
Bergland outlines integrated pest management policy
Bergland announces a memorandum on integrated pest management stressing the use of natural controls alongside chemical pesticides. He says the Agriculture Department will develop practical and energy efficient methods, but this does not aim to eliminate pesticides central to U.S. agriculture.
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Washington
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Agriculture Department
U.S
Winter wheat in southern plains shows deterioration
Washington reports dry weather and winds have somewhat hurt the southern Great Plains winter wheat. As of December 25 the national crop was generally good, with high winds affecting stands in Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado and little snow cover in major growing areas. Kansas, the largest producer, remained good but lower than earlier weeks.
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Washington
Great Plains
Agriculture Department
Southern Plains
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Kansas
Elevator Fire Safety Team Formed In Washington
Melvin H Middents president of the National Grain and Feed Association names an explosion and fire management team to study grain elevator fires. George M Wood of F P Wood & Son will chair the group which meets first in Washington on Wednesday.
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Washington
Melvin H. Middents
National Grain and Feed Association
George M. Wood
F. P. Wood & Son, Inc
Wood
Grain Exporter Predicts No Change In U S Role
Clarence D. Palmby of Continental Grain Co. says the United States will continue as the world’s main grain supplier. He argues large reserves and market opportunities will keep the U S granary role, opposing calls for tighter production control or shift away from storage by producers.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Clarence D. Palmby
Continental Grain Co
Palmby
Carter
Bob Bergland
Nixon
Congress
US Panama commission funds aid to prevent foot and mouth disease
A $500000 US contribution for the joint United States Panama Commission for the Prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease was approved for the current fiscal year. Panama adds about $50000 annually. The commission, formed in 1974, aims to block spread from South America as cloven hoofed animals carry the disease. The Pan American highway could create a northward route once Darien Gap is bridged.
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Washington
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
United States
South America
Panama
Commission
Alaska
Darien Gap
Two Sessions Slated In Ada Oklahoma State Extension Programs
Oklahoma State University Extension Center in Ada offers two upcoming programs. On Friday January 13 at 2 p.m. Raymond Kays a garden specialist will lead a short gardening course inviting attendees to bring last year’s garden problems for help. On Monday January 16 and Monday January 23 at 7 p.m. Gene Williams an Extension Area Economics Specialist will present estate planning covering state and federal laws with a Q and A segment at the extension center on the fairgrounds.
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Oklahoma State University Extension Center
Raymond Kays
OSU
Kays
Gene Williams
Williams
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