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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
7
The Friendship Visits program needs urban and rural and reservation youth hosts for weeklong placements this summer. Co sponsors include the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Minnesota Council of Churches. Applications due a month before chosen weeks July 9 16 July 23 30 and August 6 13.
The 1973 National Barrow Show schedule was released by show superintendent John C. Phillips. The three day event runs Sept 10 to Sept 12 at the Mower County Fairgrounds with judging by breed across three days and grand champion selections. Entries close Aug 13 with prizes, sales, contests, banquet, and premium list available from the National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota.
Washington reports an Agriculture Department analyst says the Soviet Union aims to raise high protein food by 2 percent annually through 1975 while cutting back meat, milk, and wool targets in 1973. US officials visit Moscow for routine economic talks as rumors swirl about grain or soybean sales to Moscow or Beijing.
The National Milk Producers Federation leads a DC suit challenging Section 2 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to expand dairy imports. Plaintiffs include Michigan Milk Producers Association and Land O Lakes. defendants are Treasury Secretary Schultz, Agriculture Secretary Butz, and six Tariff Commission members. The complaint argues Congressional intent was to curb imports that impair domestic programs and seeks a legal interpretation to curb further use of Section 22. A motion for early hearing was filed. the case cites a December 30 1972 Presidential Proclamation expanding quotas and notes the expanded quota was filled January 15. Dairy farmers warn against allowing reliance on foreign supply.
Scientists struggle to control phosphorus pollution from both human sources and natural runoff. Experts explain spring snowmelt and freezing cycles cause peak phosphorus wash into lakes, with peatlands and grasslands contributing significantly in northern Minnesota. Contour plowing and soil conservation help reduce erosion but may not halt nutrient runoff entirely.
Osage Iowa July deadline announced for Mitchell County corn and soybean yield contests sponsored by the Osage Chamber of Commerce. Entries due by end of July at the Chamber or Mitchell County Extension office. Contest is part of the Iowa Master Corn and Soybean Growers. fields must be at least 10 acres.
Monday events feature Southside H Club at Rose Creek High School Brownsdale H Club townsdale School Frankford H Club town hal Racine Ramblers H Club Pleasant Valley Church Racine Rockets 4H Club Racine Town Hall Lucky Clovers 4H Club Adams High School Tuesday lists Waltham H Club Brownsdale Rangers H Club Four Township Farm Bureau Racine Community Hall Windom H Club Liebenstein Woodbury H Club Ly Legion Hall Thursday includes Ramsey H Club Todd Park a Community schedule details incomplete
The Swine Carcass Contest sponsored by George A Hormel and the ASJC Ag Club yielded gratifying results. John Miller won with a carcass index of 126.5, joined by participants Tom Bissen Dan Gehling Dick Miller Gary Parmenter and Brian Weress. Readiness to expand next year to more livestock was noted.
NLFA executive vice president Don F. Magdanz of Omaha urged midwestern cattle feeders to study profit and loss amid rising costs. He cited losses on fed cattle, urged state groups to meet with extension livestock economists to map cost pressures and a possible nationwide profit quest.
Scientists report that plowing under poultry manure lowers nitrogen runoff and nitrate buildup in soils, reducing groundwater pollution risk for urban and rural poultry operations. County production and disposal patterns show higher hen outputs near metropolitan areas, with implications for runoff versus erosion.
A livestock and meat judging clinic will be held with cooperation from the University of Minnesota Extension Service on June 45. The program aims to improve judging competence for fairs and shows, promote uniform selection of desirable meat animals, and cover show organization and ring procedures.
The Mower County Pork Producers will hold the Pork Cookout on June 28 with a men’s outdoor cooking contest. A junior class is open to those 16 and older, judging at 6 and 8 p.m. Prizes run $50 and $25 for seniors, $15 and $10 for juniors. Entry fees help cover expenses. Fatty blanks available from Larry Larson or Russell Hasemoiler. Entries must be submitted by June 7.
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