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March crop report shows lower stocks and steady prices
The March crop report from the Bureau of Crop Estimates indicates Wheaton Farms on farm stocks at 1.67 million bushels with a $1.60 price, while U.S. on farms totals reach 101 million bushels at $1.64. State corn stocks stand around 110 million bushels with 92 cents per bushel, oats at 67.3 million with 51 cents, barley at 1.57 million with 98 cents, and overall merchantable quality for 1916 corn at 84 percent nationally and 92 percent for state. In Ruthven, two arrests for drunkenness were made, fines noted. A Farm Management Survey draws ~80 farmers to adopt simple farm accounts starting April 1, with room for 20–30 more. Bert L. France, County Agricultural Agent, invites participation.
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Washington
D.C
United’ States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wheaton Farms
United States
Farm Improvement Association
Bert L. France
O. I. C. & Chester
America
Wonder
Victor Boy
Medler
W. .T. Barr
Ames
Iowa
Minnesota
Eyean Ney