Uncertainties continue but record income seen for farmers
The Agriculture Department reviewing early 1973 estimates says farm income is likely to hit record levels despite weather and planting uncertainties. Prices are forecast to rise to new highs with an anticipated $22 billion in farm income as livestock and grain supplies are expected to expand in the second half. Weather remains the greatest uncertainty affecting feed grains and soybeans while production should meet strong domestic and foreign demand, with average prices remaining above 1972.
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Hanging Baskets Bring Color To Your Spring Gardens
Many readers will receive hanging baskets this weekend for Mother's Day. May 10 to 25 is ideal to plant now for a full season’s growth. Wire baskets are sturdy and long lasting, plastic and teak options exist, soil must drain well, and regular watering is essential as summer heat arrives. Suggested plants include Geraniums Petunias and Violaceae. wind caution with 24-D herbicide. A new bulletin offers feedlot planning guidance.
Early weaning boosts beef calf feed efficiency study
Dr. Larry Cundiff of MARC outlines field day findings on calves weaned at about 56, 112, and 168 days. The trial of 295 calves born in late Aug-Sep 1971 suggests weaning as early as 76 days can yield efficient nutrient use, with potential benefits for fall calving, drought, and feed-limited situations.
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U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
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MARC
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Clay Center High School
Good year for wool producers
Washington reports a continued strong outlook for wool despite a price dip from March highs. The Agriculture Department notes domestic demand remains high and two thirds of the 1973 wool clip had already been sold or contracted before the price drop, with an expected average price around 92 cents per pound.
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Washington
Farm exports soar to March record and strong year total
Washington reports March exports hit a record 14 billion dollars and push the first quarter total to an all time high. The Agriculture Department notes the current fiscal year began last July with a ring-mant mark of 164 billion and projects a full year total near 174 billion.
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Agricultura Department
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New High Yield Soybean Variety Wel ls Development
Washington reports a new high yielding early maturing soybean variety named WELLS. Tests in Indiana Ieva Kansas Michigan Mississippi Nebraska Iota and Wisconsin show resistance to lodging tangling and other stresses. Developed at Purdie University Agricultural Experiment Station with cooperation from the Agriculture Department.
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Washington
Corn usage eyed to exceed official farming year tally
Agriculture officials anticipate higher corn use than current estimates. Secretary Part predicts the 1978-79 year may start with a carryover near 300 million bushels. Speaking to newspaper editors, he notes feed use and exports could lift domestic demand.
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Linseed Oil Process Could Boost Concrete Use
USDA scientist William L. Kubie developed a linseed air emulsion for curing concrete used in highways and bridges. The method could save up to 1 per square yard, boost linseed demand, and aid flax seed farmers as state and municipal projects already test the material.
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Agricuture Department
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North Regional Research
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Agriculture
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Soviet Union Seen Likely To Boost Grain Purchases
The Agriculture Department reports the USSR, which bought over $1 billion of US grain last year, may move toward self sufficiency in wheat and barley. Officials cited improved crop prospects for 1973 and a government goal of 197.4 million tons, with weather helping but seed quality and spring grain yields potential hurdles for 1974.
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Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
United States
Ussr
Ag-riewnrial Service
Amounit Moscow
Iy Ag
Bagazine
Butz stresses two way street in international markets
Secretary Butz says global trade is a two way street and farmers face proposals under the 1973 Trade Act. He outlines administration plans to liberalize imports while safeguarding US farm interests, with hearings and congressional oversight on negotiated tariff changes and safeguards.
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United States
Bute
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