Farm Commentary: Winter Wheat Forecast Near Record High
Dick Warner reports U.S. winter wheat production for 1 June forecast at 1.619 billion bushels, down 1 million from May 1 but 16 percent above last year’s record and 27 percent above 1973. Kansas Texas declines contrast Washington gains. Oklahoma flat. The four states cover 50 percent of output. No loss from June 6 Oklahoma storm included.
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Iowa
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If Yields Rise Net Farm Income Faces Drop
The USDA Demand and Price Situation summary indicates higher crop production will reduce net farm income in 1975. Lower price per unit and higher costs drive the forecast to about $20 billion, down from $27 billion last year and $32 billion in 1973.
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1974 U S farm exports reach record 22 billion in calendar year
U S farm exports hit a record 22 billion in 1974 with imports at 102.5 billion, up from 1973. The Commodity breakdown shows corn, wheat, and rice exports rising in value while overall volume declined. evaporated milk and butter exports were among the lowest since 1950.
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Economic Research Service
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It Is Written Lesson for June 22 1975 Devotional
The Bible is a best seller not only in print but in relevance. It remains contemporary as the stories of Adam and Eve and Israel relate to modern life. Jesus teachings and the early church offer enduring guidance, with scriptures urging desire beyond gold. The wilderness temptation shows resilience through faith.
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Israel
Jesus
Satan
Now is the Time to Prepare Grain Bins and Remove Wild Cherry Trees
Farmers are urged to prepare winter grain bins by cleaning and spraying with insecticide to prevent insect carryover and gas dangers from manure pits. The notice also warns livestock producers to remove or monitor wild cherry trees after storms and to spray alfalfa for potato leaf hoppers using dimethicate to protect the crop.
Farm Calendar: Dairy Princess Contests and 4-H Events
Farm Calendar lists Dairy Princess Contests across Berks Lancaster York and Lebanon counties at venues including Berkshire Mall Reading Farm and Home Center and 4-H Center York County and events run June 21 to June 28. 4-H dairy judging practice meets June 24 and 27 with rides from Farm and Home Center. Mt Joy Mt. Joy Thomasville and Bair Pa host 4-H activities and an ice cream party. Lancaster 4-H Exchange trip to Colorado.
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Leave Farm and Home Center
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York
Bair
Lancaster
Colorado
It is Written Jesus Victory in Trial Inspires Faith
Jesus quotes scripture to claim victory in a great trial. The passage urges believers to rely on the riches of the Bible for strength in life’s challenges. Copyrighted outlines are noted as the source.
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U.S.A
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