Buzzing with Bob Spider mites plague plants and weeds
Spider mites infest most vegetables flowers and wind ornamental plants. Check undersides of leaves for mites and fine webbing on broadleaf plants. Tap branches over paper to reveal tiny moving dots on evergreens. Symptoms include pale yellow to red foliage and distorted young leaves. Control options listed include diazinon and related productos for vegetables and evergreens. follow label directions. Hemp dogbane weed spreading in fields due to moisture prompts consideration of 2,4-D applications in September while leaves stay green.
Outlook beams mixed on 1973 economy says Agriculture Board
The Agriculture Department outlook notes 1973 prices to rise about six percent, record crops but strong demand, with inflation at 5.8 percent and growth slowing from early 1973. It sees wheat and corn at record output, exports rising, and reserves near 22-year lows. Phase 4 policy and currency stability may shape the next slowdown and potential recession.
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Screwworm outbreak hits third-worst year since 1962
The AP reports 2,358 confirmed screwworm cases in mid July, with Arizona accounting for over 65 percent and 31 cases in the second week of July. Mexico joins a $1.8 million eradication program to produce 20 million sterile flies weekly, as larvae infest open livestock wounds and kill animals.
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Lincoln researchers cut calf diarrhea test costs and time
Four University of Nebraska Lincoln veterinarians improved detection of calf scour by adding an enzyme to fecal matter to release a reovirus like agent for easier identification. They identified two viruses causing outbreaks, reovirus and coronavirus, noting differing ages affected and citing a vaccine released earlier in the year. California leads in farm marketing cash receipts, followed by Iowa Texas and Wyoming.
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World faces wheat shortage despite this year's crop
London reports experts warn of a global wheat shortfall due to rising bread demand, feeding practices, and fishmeal shortages. They cite increased living standards, shifts from rice to bread in the Far East, and supply disruptions from anchovy catch cycles and droughts in India and Africa. Prices have spiked, with March 1974 futures fluctuating around the mid 160s per ton.
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Agriculture Department Could Lose Its Largest Agency
The proposal before Congress would create a Department of Energy and Natural Resources in the executive branch. The Forest Service would move to the new department, along with other Interior agencies, the Park Service, and bureaus of Land Management, Sports Fisheries and Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation. The Soil Conservation Service could see watershed projects shifted to the new department while planning and administration remain with Agriculture. Undersecretary J Phil Campbell said the move aims to consolidate natural resource functions for better coordination.
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Ford Field Demonstration Day Showcases New Ford Tractors
Rogers Tractor and Farm Equipment Co sponsors a Ford Field Demonstration Day to inspect and operate diesel powered Model 9600 and 8600 tractors. The event runs August 15 16 from 9 am to 8 pm at the site 6.5 miles north of Schuyler on Highway 15. Ford reps will be present to answer questions and demonstrate the quiet cab model rated at 84 decibels during Nebraska tests.
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Federal buffet of school meal rules aims to streamline aid
A late release, the Freq and Reluced Price Meal Handbook, unveils national policy guidelines for national school lunch and breakfast programs and food commodity aid to needy schools. It covers eligibility, records, and decision methods with sample letters, forms, notices, and a Spanish appendix to help districts secure federal approval.
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Food Aid Nutrition Service
Wool Situation Shows Declining US Supply and Prices
Washington reports reduced supplies and high prices driven by continued declines in wool production and sheep shorn. The Agriculture Department notes a nine percent drop in output this year, seven percent fewer sheep shorn, and slightly lighter weights, with prices doubling in the past year and incentives under the Wool Act at 72 cents.
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U.S
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Rice in beer hits demand drop and farming concerns
U S department reports brewers use less rice in beer and long run demand for rice may be leveling off. Per capita consumption declined from about 7.1 pounds to 7.1 pounds between 1986 49 and 1969 72, signaling impacts on rice growers.
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Dramatic shifts in Agriculture Department price forecasts
Washington reports show dramatic changes between May and August forecasts from the Agriculture Department's Quitock and Situation Board. Notes indicate continued strong demand, with retail food prices expected to stay well above 1972 levels, and per capita consumption adjustments tied to weather and policy actions.
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