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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
1
The USDA outlook shows 1973-74 total feed grain supply at 240 million tons, down 3 percent from 1972-73, with production at 208 million tons and carryover at 32 million tons. Domestic use may lag last year due to high feed costs while foreign demand stays strong. corn production is forecast at 5.7 billion bushels with a 6.4 billion bushel supply.
Lancaster Farming surveyed dairy producers and feedmen on feeding processed whole soybeans versus soybean meal. Advocates cite higher efficiency and profits in dairy programs, while skeptics question the economics and appeal of growing and feeding their own protein. The article notes the drive to cut middlemen and keep profits local and promises future coverage of hog and beef experiences.
The article profiles Clifford Holloway Jr who adopted a conservation plan after buying a 440 acre Peach Bottom area farm. He implemented strip farming on 105 acres with guidance from the Soil and Conservation Service to reduce erosion, a key step linked to Pennsylvania state conservation goals.
Plans for the National Food Policy Conference set for December 6 7 in Hershey were outlined in Washington at a pre conference meeting with Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Jim McHale. Attendees included international food agencies USDA and land grant college officials who will moderate workshops on policy development and topics such as population and food requirements and production.
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