Broad Grins Reflect Farmers' New Optimism
Broad grins reflect a new optimism among South Dakota farmers underscoring rehab efforts by the Farm Security Administration. J. Bo Mace Mullan Huron PSA director notes the change as thousands of former relief recipients gain independence, aided by women supervisors who help families plan production, finances, and tenure. Livestock and diversified farming emerge as keys to recovery with careful record keeping and adaptive family training shaping lasting improvements.
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South Dakota
Securin Adeministeation
Oulteres
J. Bo Mace Mullan
Huron
Stile Psa
Hla
Macmillin
Hig Farm
Ryliel
Associty State
PSA
J Donnie Grant
Floron
FSA
Machlilan
Miss Grant
Couse
Tk Dovse
Glowrly
MacMillan
South Ca
Kora
Fin
Agittal Pra
Mayn
Planning Ahead: South Dakota Farmers urged to adopt cash crop focus
The director emphasized total dependence on cash crop farming fading from farmers' minds while FSA training in farm management plans aids rehabilitation borrowers for the future. Mace Millan noted planning improves state outcomes as farmers are urged to plan ahead.
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South Dakota
Prapaur
FSA
Mace Millan
Sheep and Lambs Trend Up in Outlook Report
The annual outlook on sheep, lambs, and wool from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes a likely rise in sheep numbers in the Western States due to favorable range, weather, and crop conditions. Texas lamb feeders may shrink as prices remain low, with 1938-39 fed lamb prices likely lower to higher than a year earlier. Wool and mohair markets show uneven gains, with mohair prospects tied to rising auto demand in 1939.
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Texas
Bureau
Preach
Bighorn Sheep in Rocky Mountain Park Decline
In Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado officials led by Chief Park Ranger J Burton Hoersehler report disease and harsh conditions cut the herd of big horn sheep from 145 to 130 this year. A study is underway to identify exact causes of the decline.
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Vain National Park
Colo
Rocky Mountain National Park
J. Burton Hoersehler
Marked Change In Distribution Of Hog Production
A USDA report notes a regional shift in hog production with gains in some areas and declines in others due to drought, rising prices, and supply constraints. The study by C L Harlan in The Agricultural Situation traces three decades of Hog totals, noting recovery in the Corn Belt and continued growth elsewhere, with 1949 projections and regional pig crop trends.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
C. L. Har Ian
Departments Monthly
FCA Reports On Farm Mortgages In South Dakota
The Farm Credit Administration reported to Congress that South Dakota held 26,900 farm mortgage loans totaling 17,572,067 dollars outstanding at end of 1938. The Omaha Land Bank district owned 2,695 farms with 16,521,107 dollars of FDA-invested value.
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S. D. Farms
Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Congress
South Dakota
FCA
Federal Landmanks
Land Banks Commissioner
Land Bank Commissioner
Tull
Omaha Land Bank
FDA
Demand for Farm Goods Seen Rising in 1939
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts improved domestic demand for farm products in 1939, despite weak foreign demand. Industrial activity should rebound with spring construction and new orders, supporting prices and preventing a sharp recession. Hog slaughter and cattle supplies are expected to rise, offset by shifts to lower grade stock.
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South Dakota
Northwest States
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Bureau
United States
Expansion Seen in 1939 Poultry and Egg Output
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics projects favorable poultry and egg prospects for 1939. Egg laying should rise about 11 percent due to larger flocks and better feed costs, with more eggs marketed than in 1934. Frozen egg stocks were above average in 1938 but shell eggs were at a low since 1916, while storage and consumer demand will shape prices through the year.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Pou’ Ty
Comuraenianm
Pracut
Poul
Turkey
Livestock and Dairy Market Outlook From Local Reports
Marketings of fed lambs through the current season ending about April 30 are expected to be smaller than two years ago. Wool outlook is somewhat more favorable with the new season starting around April 1. Butter prices declined in December but are now steady, aided by government purchases. Prices for important fruits and old stock potatoes are generally lower than a month ago, with tuck crop prices also down.
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Reau
Bureau
Wien
Linaun
Janary
Housewives May Halt Price Drop in Hog Market
Chicago reports that housewives may check the predicted fall in hog prices as government and livestock experts note households’ purchasing power has strengthened since the 1932 slump. Analysts cite rising consumer index since late 1931 and forecast improved meat demand may shield prices from collapse.
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Chicago
Wallace
Bureau of Aesicultural Economics
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Lowa
Harlan
Tn Fasb
Cor Belt
South Atlantic
East Central
Sto.es
West South Central
M. J. Stevenson
Stevenson
Beadle County
Soil Conservation Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Central
Lowes
Sheldon F. Reese
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