Cattle Feed Lot Gains Spur Southwest Improvement in 1971
The Dallas Federal Reserve notes cattle feed lot profits improved sharply in 1971, spurring growth in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Texas briefly led in midyear with about 1.728 million cattle on feed as Iowa regained the top position by year end at 1.917 million. Growth came mainly from expanding existing lots rather than new developments.
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Cattle and Sheep Slaughter Up At Year End Amid Drought Relief
The report notes spring and early summer drought reduced calf placements but a late year rebound lifted cattle numbers. Slaughter of sheep and lambs rose 21 percent and hog slaughter also increased, boosting total red meat production by 11 percent. Wool and mohair fell due to drought and weak prices. Turkey production rose five percent in 1971 after a 20 percent gain the prior year. Eye production rose in New Mexico and Oklahoma but not elsewhere.
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Southwest farm outlook pins gains on livestock growth
A bank report cites expanded cattle production in Texas Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and other states boosting livestock output seven percent above 1970. Dairy herds rise milk yields up four percent while grain sorghum and rice crops face drought and weather impacts.
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China and the fall of Rome echoed in barbarian kingdoms
The passage traces the Han decline, northern invasions by Mongols and others, and the southward shift of China’s center as barbarians establish kingdoms. It notes Buddhism’s spread, the rise of Ch an Buddhism later Japan's Zen, and key innovations like coal tea and the Grand Canal. China reunifies under the Sui in 589 despite invasions.
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