Egypt Plains Yield to Nile Based Food Outlook
The article describes Egypts reliance on the Nile for irrigation and the shift from flood-based farming to year round crops via dams and canals. It notes Aswan dam expanding productive land by two million acres, ongoing use of buffaloes and camels, and forecasts for fertilizer and crop improvements, but warns of strain to feed nearly 60 million people in thirty years.
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Egypt
Nile
Aswan
Cairo
Archimedes
B.C
Nile Valley
Food Chains To Increase Says USDA
USDA researchers forecast continued growth in supermarket chains in number and sales. Big stores offer wide assortments at competitive prices, driven by population shifts and new residential areas. Single unit stores decline, and non wholesaler affiliated retailers lose market share. Small firms tied to wholesalers still compete in lower density areas.
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Ashington
UPL
Agriculture Department
W. W. McCallum
Morrell Reports Six Month Loss in 1966
Morrell and Co reported a first half loss of 1 158 031 dollars or 93 cents a share. The firm cited hog shortages and volatile markets for the deficit. Board deferred the June dividend and stock dividend as in prior years. Junior Hereford members in Iowa named Mark Sienknecht, Larry Betenhender, Danny Stuart, and Benny Powell.
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Chicago
UPI
John Morrell & Co
Kansas City
American Hereford Association
First Load of 1966 Wheat Sold Monday
Burkburnett Texas telegraph reports B B Mends hauled in what was believed to be the nation’s first 1966 wheat load. The Early Triumph wheat tested 14 percent moisture and 60 pounds per bushel on a dryland farm east of Randlett Oklahoma. He produced about 17 bushels per acre and received a total $100 in bonuses from Harlan Mills Grain Co and the Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce.
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Burkburnett, Texas
UPD
B. B. Mends
Mends
Triumph
Randlett
Okla
Red River
Burkburnett
Harlan Mills Grain Co
Chamber of Commerce
Wheat for export down from prior year in May of 1966
U S wheat supplies available for export or carry over as of May 1 total 704 million bushels, down from 986 million in 1965 and 1.05 billion in 1964. Canada 646 million, Argentina 172 million, Australia 129 million. four-country total 1.651 billion, vs 2.047 in 1965 and 1.987 in 1964.
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Washington
UPN
Agriculture Department
Grain Division
U.S
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Cattle Congress Tells Horse Show Program at Waterloo
Maurice Telleen announced the National Dairy Cattle Congress horse events set for Sept 24 with over 800 horses and ponies expected. Morgan and Welsh pony classes were added, with three to four show classes after circus acts on the first three days and rodeo weekend, culminating in full horse shows on Sept 27 28 and 29.
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Waterloo
Cattle Congress
Maurice Telleen
Telleen
National Holstein Convention Set in Wichita
More than 1,000 people are expected for the eighty first annual convention of the Holstein Friestaar Association of America at the Lassen Motor Hotel in Wichita Kansas from May 30 to June 2. Delegates will elect four directors and vote on president and vice president. Highlights include a Black and White show an open forum a business meeting and a national convention sale. Speakers include Glenn Lake William F May and Eugene C Meyer. A J Art Johnson of Elkader Iowa will preside. Bylaws on membership cattle color markings and herd book acquisitions will be voted on.
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Wichita
Kansas
Holstein-Friestar Association of America
Lassen Motor Hotel
Glenn Lake
National Milk Producers Federation
William F. May
Federal Land Bank of Wichita
Eugene C. Meyer
Hoard’s
Dairyman Magazine
A. J.“Art” Johnson
Elkader
Iowa
Holstein Association
Farm Exports Seen Rising to Record $6.7 Billion
The Agriculture Department forecasts U S farm product exports will total about 6.7 billion dollars this year, up from 6.1 billion last year and about 5 billion in total sales planned for the current year. The gain aims to reduce the nation’s trade deficit and supports projected export growth to June 30.
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Washington
Ux Agriculture Department
U. S
Department
High Percentage Of Grade A Eggs Called Essential
Extension poultry specialist Leonard Eggleton urges producers to keep Grade A egg percent high to exploit higher market prices. In April 29 flocks ranged 57.5 to 97.5 percent Grade A with averages of 21.7 eggs per bird and 0.9 percent death loss. Per-bird margins varied from 11 to 28 cents, with high flocks averaging 25 cents for labor and management.
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AMES
Leonard Eggleton
Extension Poultry
May Extension Poultry Newsletter
Eggleton
Corn Price Support Loans Extend to 1962-1965 Crops
Des Moines reports that corn from the 1962 1963 1964 and 1965 crops remains eligible for price support loans. The CCC has called loans on 1961 corn now under seal and these must be delivered or loan payoff due by July 31.
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Des Moines
ASCS
CCC
Federally Higher Wool Prices Seen in 1966
Washington reports the agriculture department projects modestly higher average wool prices in 1966 due to smaller wool supplies from fewer sheep, increased mill activity aided by military buys, and rising world prices. The 1966 incentive price for marketings will be 65 cents per pound, up from 62, with 1967 at 66 cents. The rates depend on a formula tied to commodity price indices.
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Washington
UPD
Agriculture Department
Department
Farm Bureau Tours West Parks from Cedar Rapids
Linn County Farm Bureau announces a two week bus tour to Black Hills Mt Rushmore Yellowstone Grand Teton and Rocky Mountain National Parks and other western sites. Depart Cedar Rapids June 12 return June 25 open to the public. Details at the Farm Bureau office in Marion.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Black Hills
Mt. Rushmore
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
Rocky Mountain Naional
Cedar Rapids
Farm Bureau
Marion
Florida
Arizona
Beef To Hold Its Place in Public Favor
Washington AP notes beef cattle production will grow with more grain fed cattle and a shift to larger feedlots. Hog output should rise but slower than beef while per capita beef consumption this year is seen at 100 pounds versus pork at 56.8. poultry consumption continues to rise, poultry meat per capita has doubled since 1947-49.
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Department
Turkey
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Novak Heating
16Th Avenue
Up—Gazette
Rex Conn
Mrs. Conn
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Bellars
Nat's Parks
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Price
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SALE
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