Alfalfa seed crop in 1976 yields lowest in 28 years
The 1976 alfalfa seed harvest fell to 78.9 million pounds, a 14 percent drop from 91.9 million in 1975, the Agriculture Department reported. Despite the small crop, farmers earned about 80.3 million dollars as prices rose to 102 dollars per 100 pounds, up from 68.60 in 1975, with Idaho Oregon and Washington most affected. California also produced less at about 28.1 million pounds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Crop Reporting Board
U.S
Pacific Northwest States
Idaho
Oregon
California
Oklahoma farmers to be surveyed for spring crop acreage
Oklahoma City Oklahoma will survey about 16000 farmers and ranchers in late May to determine spring crop acreage and livestock numbers. Commissioner Jon Ford says reliable farmer provided data are essential for the June Acreage Report and subsequent yield projections. The Crop and Livestock Reporting Service guarantees confidentiality and destroys individual questionnaires after summarizing data.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Jon Ford
Oklahoma Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Egg prices ease after winter drop
USDA analysts report egg prices have fallen from winter peaks as production recovers from severe cold. Prices are expected to rise seasonally by fall but likely not reach last year’s levels. New York wholesale prices averaged 74.9 cents in Q1 with April-June seen at 58 to 60 cents and Q3 projected 63 to 65 cents.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New York
USDA
Bread prices rise as farmers get less for wheat
Higher middleman charges push up retail bread costs while farmers receive reduced wheat prices from a year ago. USDA ERS notes the average national price of a one pound loaf of white bread in April climbed to 35.7 cents, up 0.5 cents from March.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Economic Research Service
Council of Wage and Price Stability
Oklahoma Wheat Prospects Split By Class In 1977 78
Oklahoma State University economist Gary Mennem notes the national 1977 78 wheat harvest will fall about six percent while hard red winter wheat in Oklahoma is expected to rise roughly ten percent from a year earlier. He cautions storage and price effects persist as larger carryover stocks press markets.
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Stillwater
USDA
Oklahoma State University
Gary Mennem
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Texas
Mennem
Corn and soybean planting advances noted by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department reports rapid progress in planting corn and soybeans by May 22. Corn 93 percent planted versus 91 last year and 75 average. soybeans 62 percent planted up from 50 last year and 34 average. Cotton 74 percent in ground, near average. Winter wheat rated good and improving in the Great Plains with Kansas rains aiding growth. Agriculture Secretary Bergland names James M. Wallace to the Farm Credit Board, citing his Missouri farming and business background.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Great Plains
Kansas
Washington (Ap
Bob Bergland
James M. Wallace
Missouri
Federal Farm Credit Board
Wallace
New Madrid
Wayne Counties
Memphis
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Farm Credit System
Secretary of Agriculture
Rural power sales rise despite higher bills and irrigation surge
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association reports rural and farming power sales up 9.1 percent last year with residential up 6 percent and irrigation up 35 percent. Wholesale energy costs rose 24 percent in 1976, pushing retail rates about 10 percent higher.
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Washington
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Low Wheat Prices Push Kansas Farmers Toward Alternatives
Goodland Kansas AP report notes grain elevator manager Ed Loomis urges farmers to plant alternative crops after wheat falls to 173 per bushel. Rawson manager Buck Cromwell doubts quick fixes, expects ongoing surplus and low prices for at least a year.
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Goodland
Kan
Kansas
Ed Loomis
Loomis
Buck Cromwell
Rawson
Cromwell
West Family Reunion Draws Attendees From Five States
The 17th annual West Family Reunion at Wintersmith Park Lodge Ada drew nearly 200 attendees from five states. Descendants of early settler Thomas J. West gathered for a Memorial Day meal, honors for elders, and plans for a West history book. The Hawkins singing group performed, and Luther Herron spoke about Cedar Grove Freewill Baptist Church roots.
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Wintersmith Park Lodge
Ada
Thomas J
Tom) West
Francis
Indian Territory
James West
ECU
Jewel Wilson
Iva Asbury
Lodge
Ada West
Viola West Ada
Pearl West
Clara West
Tishomingo
Earl
Harley West
West
Monica Roundtree
Roy
Teresa (West) Roundtree
Ardmore
Hawkins
Lexington- Purcell
Mary West Bryant
Mildred Hughes West
Joe Dean West
Luther Herron
Dallas
W.A. Herron
Cedar Grove Freewill Baptist Church
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Northwest
Southwest
West Reunion
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