Poor Year for Kansas Farms Prompts Income Drop
Kansas State University Extension economist calls 1976 a poor year for farmers as net income on 2400 farms averaged 9219 dollars, down from 21588 in 1975. Receipts declined for livestock and grain while expenses rose, with total loans and debt levels climbing across regions.
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Harvest risks hard winter wheat in foreign markets
Kansas State economist Leonard Schruben warns that a proposed amendment to the agricultural bill could bar color certification for hard winter wheat, triggering export losses. He notes buyers in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile demand color certified grain and that the amendment could lower prices for all hard red winter wheat.
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Pros and Cons of Home Ownership and Income Property
A home purchase builds equity and future resale value. An alternative is acquiring low cost income property like a duplex. Part of the property yields rental income to help retire the loan.
Understanding Beef Yield Grades and Fatness
The usable meat yield from a beef carcass varies with external fat. USDA uses numerical Yield Grades from 1 to 5 where 1 is highest yield and 5 is lowest. Fatness differences drive yield more than muscling variations.
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