Contested Volume Buying Spars Meat Market Tactics
Weld NFO members challenge chain store price practices claiming volume buying controls meat prices. They cite court rulings, chain-store purchasing power, and proposed FTC action, arguing farmers must unite to match market power.
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Agriculture Vocations Fail To Attract College Students
College and industry leaders warn agriculture loses young talent to other industries. Only 1% of U.S. college enrollments are in agricultural colleges, with degrees halving since 1950 though agribusiness offers about 15,000 opportunities. Northeastern Junior College in Sterling offers a two year agribusiness course with field experience and classroom work. Agricultural careers are demanding, with shrinking college enrollment seen as weakening overall efficiency in agriculture.
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Imports of Veal and Beef Decline in Early Year
Washington AP The Foreign Agricultural Service reports that beef and veal imports for the first four months totaled 218 million pounds, down 14 percent from a year earlier. The drop is blamed on shifts in supply to Britain and other European nations where meat supplies are tighter and prices higher, contributing to weaker cattle prices here.
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Farm Briefs Highlight Students and Market Notes
Platte Valley High School senior Regee Winshaus earned a merit certificate in farm mechanics from the Thor Center for Better Living at Luntley. In regional notes, Ronald Ehrlich of Greeley sold a registered Aberdeen Angus to Gerald and Fred Herbst of Kersey. Grazing prospects improved after heavy rains, grasses grew, and supplies grew tight in many areas as seeding of oats and spring barley nears completion and most sugar beet stands are established. Price reports show mid May values for Colorado farmers.
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Weld 4 H ers Ready For State Convention
More than 70 Weld County 4 H club members will attend the 19th annual state convention next Tuesday through Thursday. Delegates include Skip Ball of Pierce Jean Lamb of Greeley and Lyte Cooksey of Roy. State president Kenny will attend with his wife. adult leader is Mrs. Homer Showers of Briggsdale. Read more about the Weld County attendees and a new feature featuring seminars for firsthand information on program activities.
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Bryan McDonald
Elston
Howard
Court rejects appeal in $2.5 million farm damages case
US Circuit Court in Denver upheld a lower ruling, denying 20 farmers an appeal seeking about $2.6 million in damages for losses from a reclamation project. The court ruled the federal government cannot be forced to pay damages, citing separation of powers and feasibility issues, with claims tied to homesteads deemed unsuited for agriculture.
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Hog slaughter and livestock weights rise in April report
The report shows April hog slaughter at about 39,000 head, down from 60,500 in April 1963, while lambs and sheep output increased with liveweight yield totaling around 17.745 million pounds, compared to 18.435 million in the prior April.
Farm Bureau Challenges Wheat Stabilization Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation condemned the administration for not telling the full story of farmer participation in the wheat stabilization plan. It noted only 35.36 percent of allotment farms joined, meaning 64.64 percent will not participate. Seven states exceeded 50 percent participation: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
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Wool Growers Ask Renewal of Wool Act at White House
Officials of the National Wool Growers Association urged President Johnson to renew the Wool Act and seek limits on imports of manufactured wool products. President High Baker noted U S wool industry capacity fell 50 percent over 15 years due to imports. The delegation was joined by Senators Mansfield Moss Jackson and McGee and Rep. D'Mont.
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Heavily Taxed India Faces New Direct Tax Bill
In a Lok Sabha debate Finance Minister Morarka argues India remains the most taxed nation. He notes 11 of 2 direct tax types would operate after the bill’s passage, highlighting the broad reach of taxation.
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River Salinity Project Moves Forward on Colorado
Washington reports the first phase of a remedial program to lower Colorado River salinity in Mexico is complete. Interior Secretary Udall said 23 additional wells were activated on the Wellington Mohawk Division. A federal group, including Mann, also discussed future actions with the Colorado River Committee of Fourteen toward a permanent solution.
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Harmony Seen In Blue River Water Dispute
A Denver Water Board official cites tension after a federal court decision on Blue River water diversion. Sanders says there is no reason to fight while urging cooperation, noting prior Western Slope resentment toward Denver officials over water charges.
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Anderson Hahn Earn State Farmer Degrees at Craig
Two Grover youths received state farmer degrees at the state convention in Craig this week. They are Jerry Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson, and Eugene Hahn, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hahn.
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Kindslater elected state FFA sentinel at annual convention
Eaton Ben Kindslater a senior at Kalen High School was elected state Future Farmers of America sentinel during the ith annual state FFA convention at Craig. He served as chapter president and as president of the Cache la Poudre FFA District, having earned the state former degree this year. Charles Bass of the Baton Chapter received the Union Pacific Railroad scholarship and was valedictorian. The Grover FRA Chapter won several awards including the gold emblem for chapter leadership and a silver emblem for the scrap book contest. Attendees listed include Anderson Ell Anderson Hahn Terry Smith and Alvin Smock along with George McKay and Tuek Annan, advisers.
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Colorado Farm Prices Slip in May Report
Denver based report shows Colorado farmers received lower prices for crops and livestock in mid May versus a month earlier. Wheat, oats, barley and alfalfa averaged lower, while steer and sheep prices fell though lambs and hogs rose.
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Insect Report By Charles Urano Alfaifa Weevil Larvae
Insect report notes weevil larvae being sent from Avit to the son of Platieile and Jolastins. Dormant con areas discussed.
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Hybrid Representative Named for United Hage Hybrids
Albert A. Jeffers of Platteville has been appointed ant iassociate grower for United Hage Hybrids Too in Des Moines Iowa. He will represent the firm in eastern Colorado and Wyoming. Colorado performance data show multiple wins and placings across seed worm and beet-related trials, with notes on pest findings in beet fields and potatoes.
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