Farm Co-Ops Boost Volume and Grow Membership
A U S Department of Agriculture survey shows memberships in farm supply and marketing cooperatives rising from 2.7 million in 1926 to over 7.7 million in 1956, with average memberships per cooperative increasing from 250 to 783. Net business reached $9.8 billion, led by Dairy Co-Ops and grain products, while farm farmers shrink in number but rely more on co-ops. California leads in total volume with 127,800 memberships across 454 cooperatives, and Minnesota tops states in memberships.
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Washington
Farmer Cooperative Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grasn
Ava
West North Central
Minnesota
Towa
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
California
Crop dusting risks for workers raised by health official
Philadelphia AP report cites Wayland J. Hayes Jr of the Public Health Service warning that heavy pesticide use, over 600 million pounds annually, poses occupational risks. He notes skin poisoning is the chief danger to workers with possible respiratory illness, though exposure rarely causes severe harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Public Health Service
Wayland J. Hayes, Jr
Air Pollution Control Association
Hayes
Agricultural economists meet in Chicago for two day conference
A group of agricultural economists gathered in Chicago for a two day conference on agricultural adjustment problems. Their discussions, now published by Java State College Press, favor long run solutions for efficient use of agricultural resources and better farm incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Java State College Press
U S Milk Output Tops Quarter of World Total
United States output accounted for more than a quarter of global milk production in 1957 as 18 primary dairy nations produced 370.3 billion pounds, with U S volume at 126.4 billion pounds. The report, tied to farm policy hearings, notes shifts in labor from farming and calls for price support reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate Agriculture Committee
Farm Bureau
United States
Washington
United Shaman
Sion
Ervice
U. S
Grub Damage Costs Hit 13 to 15 Million in 1930s Survey
A survey shows grub damage and hide and carcass losses in fed cattle reaching 13 to 15 million dollars. Loss per hundredweight ranges from 10 to 13 cents across steer, heifer, shipper cow, and cutter classes, with peak impact in January to March and improving in April as grubs mature and wounds heal. Dr J W Dunkelman of Swift and Company cites systemic grubicides like Trojen from Dow Chemical and Chemagro as potential cost reducers.
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J. W. Dunkelman
Swift and Company
Dow Chemical Company
Ora Chemagro Corporation
Big Wheat Harvest Prospects Grip Western Kansas
In Dighton Kansas farmers gauge a strong wheat outlook with estimates of 25 bush per acre possible, though hail and disease pose risks. Fields head out, land in the soil bank resumes grain, and crews push toward a June 21 harvest while equipment parts run tight.
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Dighton
Kan
Kansas
Kenneth Fromm
Lane County
Baby Pig Tremor Under Study At Minnesota U
Puzzling congenital tremor in newborn pigs draws veterinary study at the University of Minnesota. Researchers Stromberg and Kitchell report the disease occurs globally, with boars capable of spreading tremors to offspring. Breeders are advised to avoid sires linked to tremor. long-term breeding implications remain unresolved.
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Minnesota
ST. Paul
University of Minnesota
M. W. Stromberg
R. L. Kitch‘tell
University’s
College of Veterinary Medicine
Europe
North America
Australia
Mexico
Poland
Joss
Stromberg
Kitchell
LP School Planned at Iowa State June 5-7
Ames reports the fifth Midwest Liquefied Petroleum Gas Engine Camp will be held at Iowa State June 5 to 7. The event includes agricultural representation from Tama County with 4-H Engineer K. K. Barnes cited. Harvest reports from Oklahoma note first winter wheat begins in Cotton County with a 22 bushel per acre average from a 18 acre field.
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Ames
Midwest
Iowa State
Toledo
JoAnn Emke Wills College
Agricultural
Tama County
K. K. Barnes
Uly
Oklahoma
Walters
Okla
Cotton County
Kenneth White
Nee
USDA Forecasts Good Income for Farmers in 1958
The Agriculture Department projected farmers would have good incomes through 1958 despite a recession. Demand for food remains strong, with household grocery spending possibly rising as livestock marketing delays ease. Hog prices stay steady until mid summer, broiler output up 9 percent with firm prices, and soybeans demand high due to edible oils.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
LP Gas Tractors Train Program Expands to LP Fuel Use
Barnes funds a program to train people who will install LP gas systems for tractors. Registration is limited to 69 persons with a £25 fee. LP gas is liquefied petroleum burned as gas but stored as a liquid at high pressure. Between 5 and 9 percent of Towa tractors now run on LP gas. Dealers urged to register early.
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Towa
Barnes
LP Gas
Record coarse grain exports seen to beat 1955 target
Washington reports that if US coarse grain exports stay at the current pace through May and June, they would surpass the 8,182,000 ton record set in 1955, according to USDA projections.
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Washington
USDA
South Africa Sets Corn Price at $1.16 a Bushel for 1958-59
Washington reports South Africa's industry control board fixed the basic producer price of corn for 1958-59 at 1.16 dollars per bushel, with deductions for lower grades. The center board also sets milling sale prices, with 1.20 dollars for best white corn and 1.18 dollars for yellow corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union Ofouth Africa
Industry Control Board
Centre Board
T Board
Thailand Reports Worst Growth In 39 Years
Bangkok based irrigation chief M E L Xitchat Kambhu warned Thailand faces its worst growth since 1919 and crop damage is likely. He noted growth matches the 39 year low since 1905, predicting rice output cut by about 15 percent and fruit damage near 5 to 7 percent.
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Thailand
Bangkok
M. EL. Xitchat Kambhu
Irrigation Department
White and Soft Red Wheat Added to 480 Program
The agriculture department added all white wheat and soft red winter wheat to the 480 program. Countries with existing 480 contracts may amend to include these varieties for export. The program sells U S farm commodities for native currencies, mainly to developing nations.
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Washington
Ins
Agriculture Department
Iowa State Fair Livestock Show Premiums Listed
Cash prizes totaling 78 497 across more than 100 classes at the national livestock show mark the 100th Iowa State Fair. Cattle classes total 44 919 for Hereford Shorthorn Polled Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus breeds along with dairy breeds Milking Shorthorn Holstein Jersey Guernsey Brown Swiss and Ayrshire. Swine classes number 178 with breeds including Poland China Duroc Chester White Spotted Poland China Hampshire Berkshire Tamworth Yorkshire and landrace. Sheep compete in 4103 classes for Shropshire Southdown Hampshire Suffolk Cheviot Oxford and Cotswold breeds. Prizes total 8 572 from the state fair and breed associations with 2 305 additional for draft horses and team pulling.
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Des Moines
Iowa State
Jersey
Guernsey
Poland
Duroe
Chester
Hina
Harpshire
Berkshire
Tamworth
Yorkshire
Shropshire
Southdown
Hampshire
Suffolk
Cheviot
Oxford Gown
Castledale
Towa
New Technique To Be Shown at ISS Fire School
Iowa State College hosts the 57th Annual Fire School June 17 20 featuring new methods for fighting flammable liquid weapons and aircraft fires. Strategic Air Command will provide an aircraft crash fire fighting demo with ammunition handling displays from the Savannah ordnance depot. Iowa firemen statewide are expected to enroll for one or more days.
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Ames
Mth
Towa State Fire School
Iowa State College
Strategic Air Command
Towa State College Engineering Extension Service
Savanna Ordnanted
Sver Iowa
John Deere Reports 5 Percent Sales Rise in H1
Chicago AP reports John Deere and Company posted a 5 percent rise in sales and higher net income for the six months ended April 30. Net income reached 16,124,423 dollars, or 2.25 dollars per common share, up from 15,121,204 dollars and 2.10 dollars per share a year earlier.
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John Deere Co
Chicago
Deere and Company
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South Africa
Finner Foods
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