Effective herbicide mixes offer advantages in corn
At a Southern Experiment Station field day in Waseca Minnesota agronomist Gerald R Miller from the University of Minnesota outlined how blends of two or more weed control chemicals can outperform single herbicides. He cited approved mixtures Atrazine linuron CP31393 and atrazine oil emulsifier among others, noting carryover reduction, broader weed control, and better performance under variable soils and weather though cautions about rates and USDA approval.
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Waseca, Minn
University of Minnesota Agronomist
Southern Experiment Station
Waseca
Gerald R. Miller
Miller
Minnesota
United State Department of Agriculture
U S Leads World in Meat Output With 27 Percent Share
Washington AP United States remains the top meat producer, accounting for about 27 percent of global output at 32.6 billion pounds from a world total of around 121 billion pounds last year. The Soviet Union followed with 17 billion pounds, others listed include Argentina France West Germany Brazil and the United Kingdom.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Argentina
France
West Germany
Brazil
United Kingdom
Stirring Corn Drying Device Cuts Costs At Iowa Farm Study
Iowa State University engineers Jack Frus and R A Norton report on farm tests using a vertical auger stirring device in two 24 by 16 foot corn dryers. The stirred bin dried 10 480 bushels versus 4 720 without stirring, moisture dropped faster, and variability top to bottom fell from 3 3 to 0 8 percent. Costs per moisture point were 0 28 cents with stirring versus 0 32 without. Mechanical failures occurred but farmers remained satisfied when operations ran without interruption.
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Ames
Iowa State University Agricultural Engineers
Jack Frus
R. A. Norton
ISU Agricultural Engineers
Frus
Randolph Foresees Tougher Soybean Exports Ahead
The American Soybean Association notes increased global fats and oils production, especially Russia, widening competition. With a record soybean crop and 100 million bushels in carryover, U S markets face slower growth. Randolph predicts stronger effort to expand demand for soybeans and soy products through a rising world population and livestock needs.
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Hudson
U.S
American Soybean Association
Peoria
Chet Randolph
Russia
Randolph
United States
U.S. Farm Efficiency Up Again
The 1960s gain in farm efficiency continues as one worker yields enough to supply 39 people, up from 37 in 1965. Labor hours fell to 7.5 billion, cropland 289 million acres, tractors 5.57 million, and fertilizer use surged since 1950.
Milk Prices Near Government Support Level Forecast
The agriculture department projects producer prices for manufacturing milk will stay near the government support rate of 4 per hundred pounds in Q3. Fluid and manufacturing milk prices average about 4.73 dollars, roughly 10 percent above a year ago, with manufacturing milk easing since January due to ample supplies but set to rise later in the year.
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JSDA
Washington
Agriculture Department
Cash Farm Receipts Dips Two Percent From Last Year
The Agriculture Department reported cash receipts from farm product sales for January through May were about two percent lower than the same period a year ago. The decline reflects roughly a five percent drop in farm product price levels, with a rise in prices expected later this year possibly boosting receipts.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Hereford Association elects officers at Bennett meeting
East Central Iowa Hereford Association elected Buell Jackson as president and William Hitchcock as vice president at Bennett. James Murray became secretary-treasurer. Directors named include Rex Nabb Frank C. Myles Contributing to higher rates was lower world price than a year ago.
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Oxford Junction
Iowa
Hereford Assn
Bennett
Buell Jackson
Mechanicsville
William Hitchcock
Muscatine
Iand James Murray
Rexjuum
Nabb
Monmouth
Frank C. My
Muchlatt
Lost Nation
Robert Leh
West Liberty
Press Rife
Wilton Junction
Iowa agricultural groups gain funds despite failed check-off bill
State lawmakers did not pass the check-off that would fund expanded commodity research yet most agriculture associations received higher annual appropriations for the next two years. Beef swine and dairy groups each get 20000 dollars yearly, horticultural society 16500, sheep association 14500, crop improvement 3500, and bee inspection 22770. marketing division funding drops to 101150. Some groups also receive bookkeeping, office space, and state car access, with dairy offices at Iowa State University.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
State’ Horticultural Society
Iowa State
State Department of Agriculture
State House
Iowa State Dairy Assn
Kildee Hall
Iowa State University
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Morland Squire
Jesup
George Krob
Sofan
Marlys Jeor Baker
Waterloo
Lowa
Joan Krein
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Earl M. Davis
Marion
Cee As
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Corwith
Thes. Williams
E. Moline, Ihinol
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RCA
Carlisle, Tows
Jerry Kettwig
Cedar Falls
Ronald Markham
Edward Delan
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Gary Loudon
Creston
Spot-O-Gold Corp
Sunray DX Oil Company
Larry Comstock
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