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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1973
Page
11
A June photo shows suffering in the southern Saharan region where eight countries endure the worst drought in living memory. The drought devastates herds and crops, threatening famine for millions. AP Wirephoto dated June 5.
Washington reports rising prices paid by farmers as the Agriculture Department notes higher costs for feed and supplies. Despite higher bids for soybeans and corn, livestock producers face steep inputs and may delay expanding herds until fall harvests ease costs.
The DHIA report released by Mower County agent Harlan Johnsrud covers Units One Four Two and Three. Unit One Four lists 32 herds with 1476 cows and 40.6 pounds average butterfat. Unit Two has 20 herds 663 cows and 45.2 pounds butterfat. Unit Three includes 18 herds 734 cows and 39.4 pounds butterfat.
The article outlines signs of canine eye problems such as discharge and inflammation and advises against home remedies. It covers breeds prone to eye injuries, cataracts, conjunctivitis, and glaucoma, stressing early vet consultation and treatment options.
Readable notes cover 4 H and FFA judging at Kasson fair June 19 with cash prizes, a Windsor loin cookout at Brownsdale June 28 with contests and queen coronation, and pork club fundraisers. Also TE group urges export limits on soybeans and grains as Nixon aids anti inflation. Farm Day 1973 set for June 23 on Roy Smith farm with KOAQ broadcasts.
University of Minnesota plant pathologist Ward Stienstra reports verticillium wilt in Minnesota with a concentration in the Twin Cities area. The disease, affecting maple and Russian olive among over a dozen species, has no chemical treatment and requires lab testing for confirmation.
The calendar lists four H clubs visiting farms and halls across Nevada and nearby venues. Events include tours starting at Tony Palys farm, livestock judging practice at Geo A Hormel & Co, and a Farm Bureau Commodity Contest at Grand Meadow School with sessions on Monday through Thursday.
Texas had the most vocational agriculture teachers in 1970 with 1,182. North Carolina followed with 574 and Ohio with 462, reflecting regional distribution among states.
A Forest Service study urges expanding beef and lamb production on grazing land to meet rising meat demand. It covers 1.2 billion acres in the 48 states, with 835 million acres used for grazing in 1970, producing 213 animal unit months of forage. Public land uses and demands for recreation and wildlife protection are noted as limiting factors.
The National Barrow Show at Mower County Fairgrounds Austin Minn Sept 10 12 features two carcass contests production tested barrows and truckloads in the Truckload Division. Entry fees 15 per truckload 5 for production tested barrows cover certification. Weigh limits 196 lb minimum for production tested and 136 185 lb range for truckloads. Ham-Loin Index ranks 40 prize winners.
The Ramsey 4-H Club held its June meeting at Todd Park with a family potluck supper. Demonstrations were given by Mark and Sandra Luerssen. The 4 H tour will begin on July 7 at the Holdgrafer farm.
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