13 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
1
Washington AP reports USDA data show August live poultry slaughter at plants reaching about 1.6 billion pounds, up 6 percent from August 1976 and 19 percent versus two years ago. Broiler production for this fall is seen 3 to 4 percent higher than Q4 1976 with more gains expected in early 1978.
This year’s sweet cherry harvest is estimated at 147100 tons, down 15 percent from last year’s record. The Agriculture Department says the crop is worth about 77.2 million to growers, versus 64.5 million for fresh and processed fruit last year. Tart cherries total 21. million pounds, up 45 percent from a freeze damaged 1976 harvest, with 1977 value at 62.2 million compared with 36.8 million in 1976.
The Agriculture Department reports 24 percent of the U.S. corn crop harvested by October 2, above last year's 20 percent and the 14 percent normal. Soybean harvest remains light at 14 percent, well below last year’s 30 percent and the 17 percent average.
Agriculture officials estimate total red clover seed production at 25.4 million pounds, down 32 percent from last year’s 37.1 million. Unseasonal rains in August and September plus drought, cold, and grasshoppers reduced harvest across several states including Illinois, Oregon, Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan.
The Outlook Board said feedlot cattle sales have yielded modestly more beef, dampening hopes for a rapid price rebound in early 1978. Choice grade steers averaged $40.25 per 100 pounds in the third quarter, below the early August forecast of $42.
A Mill Creek calf, Broken Arrow's Emulous 153, weighs 902 pounds at 205 days with a 947 pound adjusted weight setting a new Angus record. Calved Feb 12 at Broken Arrow Ranch, sired by Emulous 77. Weighing ceremony led by David McCormick with Angus Journal observers.
A USDA ERS report shows per capita beef pork and chicken dominate U S meat consumption while lamb and veal remain minor. Lamb declines tie to reduced sheep production and lamb mostly comes from historical wool programs.
The Commerce Department analysis shows personal income up 10.2 percent nationally in 1975 to 1976 while consumer prices rose 5.25 percent. Farm income fell 12.8 percent overall, with declines concentrated in North Dakota Nebraska and South Dakota where nonfarm income offset partial gains.
An Enid two day symposium October 27 28 explores using beef cattle to improve wheat profits. OSU Extension and Oklahoma Wheat Commission host experts from OSU Kansas State and state officials to discuss grazing silage feeding rations and government programs.
OSU anatomy assistant professor Dr. Charlotte Ownby leads venom research to limit local tissue damage from bites. The project uses purified toxins, mouse and dog models, and a chelating treatment post antivenin, funded by OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and a Presidential Challenge Grant.
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