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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
2
Lancaster Farming notes corn prices fell to 3.30 per bushel on Thursday with dealers expecting a further five cent drop. Lower demand stems from livestock herds reducing slaughter. Mild Midwest weather had kept cattle in fields but a recent cold spell may raise farmers’ corn needs as some cattle perished in snow.
At the Pennsylvania Farmers Union meeting in Harrisburg Jim McHale outlined a plan to butcher a yield grade 3 steer and sell top cuts at retail while grinding the rest into hamburger to argue retailers could cut hamburger price. Critics note ignored costs like trucking and packaging and question feasibility.
US milk production in December reached 90 billion pounds, down 3.1 percent from December 1973, as USDA reported. For 1974 total output was 1,149 billion pounds, down 7.1 percent from the previous year.
Turkey growers in 20 major producing states plan to raise 6 percent fewer birds in 1975, lowering national output to about 1.187 billion from 1.262 billion the prior two years. Heavy breed, light breed production trends are noted with state specifics including Minnesota and North Carolina increases and California cuts.
The 1974 75 period saw record tobacco acreage at 106 million acres and production at 114 billion pounds, with China and India leading global output. The United States remained the second largest producer, while drought hit Argentina's wheat crop, lowering yields to around 50 million metric tons.
A 1975 devotional outlines John 6 and 11 scenes with Martha and Jesus, urging trust over fear of death. It contrasts Socratic death prep with Christian belief that Jesus is life and resurrection, urging readers to “Take Away The Stone” and believe to see God’s glory. The piece also includes tax guidance and water conservation notes for farmers.
The Virginia study shows many high producing cows and outstanding show animals come from first calf heifers. Breeding first calf heifers to a beef bull is discouraged as calves from such cows can be strong herd replacements or show animals. Emphasize quality forage to cut grain costs and improve calving condition, with Dr. Sam Guss noting roughages aid cows' fitness at calving.
Farm groups in Ephrata and surrounding areas schedule meetings and tours from January 21 to 28. Topics include tax changes, feeding management, beef and poultry field trips, and dairy farm management. Activities take place at Ephrata High School, Cedar Crest High School vo ag ic classroom life, and Farm and Home Center venues with multiple cooperatives hosting sessions.
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