Sheep Industry Nearing Collapse Spurs Farm Scramble
A Chicago survey by the National Institute of Progressive Farming warns the U S sheep sector nearly collapsed during the inflation era. It says five years are needed to recover, breeding stock is at a 20 year low, and demand surges in the Pacific coast, Texas, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana while fat lamb prices likely rise this fall. Wool should be a side line, not a central focus, the institute adds.
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Survey of
National Institute of Farming
Chicago
National Institute of Progressive Farming
Sheep Association
Pacific Coast
Texas
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Institute
United States
Australia
Argentina
Record Wheat Yield Reported From Ringling Farm
The largest spring wheat yield in Montana this year is reported from J. A. Young farm west of Ringling Meagher county. An ordinary field yielded 60 bushels per acre.
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Montana
J. A. Young
Ringling
Meagher County
Montana Melons Profit in Bitter Root and Rosebud Growers
Rosebud Watermelon Growers association reports 15 carloads of watermelons shipped from Forsyth this year with several more planned. Bitter Root valley yields 800 to 900 carloads of potatoes while apples and cabbage also move to markets. Bees captured along Powder River number about fifty swarms with farmers preserving many in captivity. Poland wheat from Tiger Butte shows potential at 100 bushels per irrigated acre and 16 bushels from three quarters of an acre after harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud Watermelon Growers’ Association
Western Points
Forsyth
Rosebud
Ilelena
G. W. Hanson
W. T. Jackson
Paul
Bitter Root
Northern Pacific Company
Northern Pacific
Montana
Powder River
Stacey
Frank T. Kelsey
Moorhead
State Bank of
Nelson
Cattle Market Outlook From October Report
Charles O Robinson notes weekly market activity with 31 000 cattle nationwide including 8 000 Northwestern range cattle. Prices eased for many classes though top corn feds reached 12.70, with feeds and shipments to Chicago affected by car shortages. Receipts of sheep and lambs remained heavy and best feeders rose to 14.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana hail insurance losses in 1922 rise to 105000
The Montana hail insurance commission reports 105000 dollars paid in 1922, covering about 15 percent of insured hail risks. Commissioner Bowman notes an average 7 percent loss rate on roughly 1.5 million dollars of total risk. Farmers under the state plan carry 10 to 12 dollars per acre. There were 338 claims versus 356 in 1921, with last year’s loss around 10 percent.
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Montana
Hail Commission
Bowman
Montana Wheat Rate Sparks Federal Hearing Urgency
New tariff reducing seven cents per hundred pounds on Montana wheat to North Pacific ports faces claims of discrimination against Montana millers and producers. Secretary Toomey urges a formal Interstate Commerce Commission hearing as Montana officials report the rate may have already taken effect despite commission requests. A telegram to Washington argues export rates conceal shifting grain to Pacific ports for milling and export, challenging assurances of unchanged domestic routing.
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Montana Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Milwaukee
Montana
North Pacific Coast
State Railroad Commission
IE. G. Toomey
State Commission
Toomey
Washington, D. C
Department of Public Work
Pacific
Orient
Montana Secretary of State issues 61 350 auto licenses
This year 61 350 automobiles are licensed in Montana by the secretary of state. From this, 300 converted passenger cars to trucks require new licenses. The 6 700 trucks are included in the total, which also shows 60 500 licenses in 1920 and 58 785 in 1921.
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Secretary of State
Montana
Montana millers press for timely rate deferral
The passage urges Montana producers and millers to push for postponing a rate before a broad agricultural audience. It notes widespread demand and criticizes the failure to defer despite strong support from the farming community.
Montana Railroad Commission Seeks Deliberate Investigation
The text urges reconsideration of a refusal to suspend, stressing the need for a thorough and deliberate investigation and highlighting the importance attributed to the commission’s role.
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Montana Railroad Commission
Charles O. Robinson & Co Leads Livestock Shipments
Charles O. Robinson & Co requests cattle and sheep be shipped to their firm and not to the dissolved Clay, Robinson & Co. Charles O. Robinson now heads the business founded by his father and runs steel sales with A. W. Thomas, after 35 years of contact with Montana stock growers.
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Charles O. Robinson & CO
Clay, Robinson & Co
Charles O. Robinson
Robinson
Montana
A. W. Thomas
Chicago Range Market Outlook and Sales Report 1922
Market notes from Chicago on October 13, 1922 show 31 000 cattle in Monday trade with 8 000 range cattle from the Northwest. Kansas City and Omaha supplied 56 000 cattle as buyers gained advantage amid light corn fed offerings. Killdeer stock moved by Henderson Bros and J M Hanley with prices around 9.00 per cwt while Montana steers sold 7.20 to 7.65 and top corn fed at 12.70. four salesmen cover Omaha and South St. Paul to service range cattle interests.
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Charles O. Robinson
Charles O. Robinson & Co
Northwestern Rangers
Kansas City
Omaha
Henderson Bros
Killdeer
North Dakota
J. M. Hanley
Kildeer
Uhlman Ranch
Montana
Ed. Cahow
Jim Lush
Leo C. Robinson
Chris Hansen
South St. Paul
A. W. Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Gombault
Combault
Lawrence-Williams CO
Cleveland, Ohio
Powder River Country
Northwestern Range
New Brighton
Hastings, Neb
Chicago, MI
C. Koemuler Co
Per C. O. Robinson
the Royal Milling Company
Great Falls
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