Dairy outlook 1981 suggests higher prices and production
USDA experts project worldwide milk output to exceed use in 1981 with rising U.S. farm milk prices about 10 percent higher. Purdue economists urge reform of the price support program, citing 1970s shocks, policy shifts, and flawed parity as causes of low objective achievement. Clark County Holstein meeting set for Jan 12 with officers and reports to be elected.
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U.S
Purdue University
Babb
Boynton
Purdue
Canada
Brazil
New Zealand
Russia
Poland
Australia
France
West Germany
European Economic Community
USDA
Clifford Carman
Bryant Wadsworth
Emerson Babb
Robert Boynton
Agricultural Outlook
Far West
Nixon-Butz
Beef outlook for 1981 hinges on prices and costs
USDA economist Ronald Gustafson forecasts 1981 beef profits lift in Q2 due to record high cattle prices, but higher costs and drought pressure persist. He notes rising feed, hay, and energy prices. smaller yearling supplies. continued herd rebuilding in Plains and Western states. and potential for margins to narrow late in 1981 with variable grain and grazing conditions.
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Ronald A. Gustafson
USDA
Gustafson
Plains
Great Plains
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Greenwood
Clark County Holstein Breeders Association
Clark Electric Auditorium
Steve Mergen
Mike Snyder
Association
Dick Eibergen
Granton
Anthony Jarocki
Withee
Chuck Lindner
North Central
Southeastern
Mr. Gustafson
Holstein Association
Balsam Lake
Polk-Burnett Holstein Association
Country Dam
Amery
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