15 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1977
Page
1
The Agriculture Department reports egg production declined to 5.3 billion in July from 5.4 billion in July 1976. The drop reflects fewer laying hens and fewer eggs per hen, with August 1 production at 63.6 eggs per 100 hens versus 64.4 last year.
The Agriculture Department reports corn and soybeans in fair to good condition across the country. Rains and cooler weather in the eastern half aided corn development for the week of Aug 15 to 21. The 1977 corn crop is estimated at about 6.1 billion bushels, only 2 percent under the 1976 record, with soybeans maturing rapidly in key areas.
Meat production by federally inspected packing houses fell about 2 percent to 636.1 million pounds from 648.4 million a year earlier. Beef output dropped 5 percent to 408.7 million pounds from 429.8 million, with declines also noted for lamb and mutton.
Iowa teens fill summer jobs detasseling seed corn for Pioneer Hi-Bred International. About 10 000 workers across the state pull tassels to ensure cross pollination on 39 000 acres. Crews work six to eight hours daily seven days a week during tassel, often earning 2.30 dollars an hour.
The Agriculture Department projects 1977 receipts from cattle hogs and livestock at 47.3 billion while crop marketings total 46.5 billion. Net farm income is expected to fall to about 19.3 billion in 1977, the lowest in five years, as crop dominance wanes. Washington report notes cattle remain the top single sales item. The article also covers panama canal treaty attention and White praising past cooperation with Latin nations.
The 61st Pontotoc County Free Fair runs Wednesday through Saturday with free exhibits in crops and women’s buildings from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The midway and Country Kitchen are not free. Grandstand entertainment includes bluegrass on Thursday and square dancing Friday, with two fair queens crowned. The junior horse show closes the event Saturday at 9 a.m.
Agriculture Department reports tall fescue seed production at 94.6 million pounds, up 17 percent from 1976’s 80.6 million. Officials expect average yields per acre to fall to 216 pounds from 220, but larger area planted should offset the drop.
The 1977 State Fair of Oklahoma opens September 23 featuring the Made in Oklahoma Building with portable greenhouses, heavy equipment, cabinets, siding, insulation, awnings, patio furniture, and home decor exhibits. OG&E and Western Electric display electrical tech and construction methods while the Vocational Education department demonstrates twelve work areas including welding and drafting. The fair runs September 23 to October 2.
The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture approved a per tonnage inspection fee rise from 2.00 to 2.25 dollars at 33 peanut buying points this fall. The higher rate funds the self supporting fruit and vegetable grading program. An overtime pay plan for inspectors was also approved to cover peak harvest hours from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and weekends, with Saturday hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
R M Davis of the Soil Conservation Service warns wind erosion in 1977 78 hits a 20 year high threatening the Great Plains wheat region. Nearly eight million acres damaged prompting renewed urgency for conservation measures nationwide.
Hog prices up and feed costs down push hog corn price ratio to 25.6 in mid August, the highest in over four years. The ratio shows how many bushels of corn equal 100 pounds of live hog value.
Washington reports that widespread rains last month boosted many livestock pastures after a dry summer. Despite improvements, Agriculture Department experts warn drought persists in the West causing grazing problems, with southern pastures largely poor to fair while northern regions and the Northeast show good grasslands as of early September.
Assistant secretary for conservation research and education M Rupert Cutler of the U S Department of Agriculture will arrive in Oklahoma City on September 22 for a tour of soil and water conservation methods practiced by Oklahoma conservation districts. He will be the guest of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and will travel to Stillwater for a meeting with conservation officials and Oklahoma State University administrators and researchers.
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland cited a 1977 corn production estimate of 6.23 billion bushels as a key to meat dairy and poultry supplies, with potential acreage curbs on feed grains including corn to be decided before October. The report also forecast record soybeans and a high wheat output, amid bumper crops and government price support considerations.
The Agriculture Department will buy vegetarian style beans for school cafeterias. Assistant Secretary Carol Tucker Foreman announced the plan, saying the beans will be canned and mixed with tomato sauce. Tom Lutz noted this is the first canned bean purchase for school distribution, replacing prior 25-pound bags of dry beans.
Oklahoma youth involved in 4 H FFA and the American Morgan Horse Association gather October 12 at the State Fairgrounds Arena for a Morgan class showcase. The four day Morgan Horse Show October 13 16 includes an oral reasons contest in one In Hand class and honors teams and top individuals with trophies and ribbons to tenth place.
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