Wheat market in Red China may not expand US trade
Washington reports a forecast of limited early gains from Nixon's Peking visit for US wheat sales. A Foreign Agricultural Service memo cites record grain output in Red China last year and rising livestock, fertilizer use, and acreage, but notes weather and drought challenges and uncertain demand for US farm products.
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Red China
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China
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Record high beef prices persist amid slow production
The Livestock and Meat Situation report shows beef output rose modestly in 1971 due to lower feed costs, while imports stayed limited by quotas and voluntary restraints. Beef consumption may rise four to five pounds per person, with prices climbing from 97 to near 109 cents per pound. Hog production is down from year-ago highs, with prices likely to rise in summer.
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Agriculture Department
U.S
Nixon
American National Cattlemen's Association
USDA
Fishin Fever Grips Oklahoma Anglers as Warm Weather Returns
Oklahoma City reports a springlike warm spell boosts fishing excitement. Ken Johnston notes rising water temperatures and better fishing conditions, with walleye and white bass movement underway and largemouth bass bites rising. Licenses remain $3.25, hunting and fishing combo $6.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ken Johnston
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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Governor to attend Friday basketball games at East Central
Governor Gav David Hall will skip campaign duties for the Highway 77 bond issue in Ada to join area tournament actions at East Central State College Friday. He will discuss the bond issue on TV at 6 30 then attend Byng Latta girls and Byng Coalgate boys games. Hall, a former Classen High junior who faced Byng in 1947 and 1948 titles, is a longtime basketball enthusiast. Hugh Warren, turnpike commissioner from Ada, noted Hall’s interest as Latta girls and Byng boys top their divisions.
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David Hall
Ada
East Central State College
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Classen High School
Oklahoma
Byng
Hugh Warren
Latta
Third class postal rates to increase
The Postal Service announced March 12 increases on third class mail. A five cent minimum per piece will apply to advertising circulars, with bulk rates for circulars rising to 28 cents per pound or five cents per piece, whichever is higher. Books and catalogs bulk rates rise to 21 cents per pound with a five cent minimum per piece. Single piece third class rates for small parcels over three ounces rise one to nine cents by weight.
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Washington
Postal Service
Water issues in Oklahoma split by east and west
A three part series by Steve Paris outlines Oklahoma's water troubles. Eastern Oklahoma enjoys ample water while western areas face aridity threatening crops, industry, and urban supply. Proposals include large scale conveyance systems, with estimates reaching billions to secure long term needs. NEXT WEEK California project analyzed.
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Steve Paris
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Red River
Bureau of Reclamation
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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