Broiler Output Falls to 1969 Levels in 1974
Dick Warner notes U.S. commercial broiler output slipped in 1974 to 2.917 billion birds, the second straight annual decline and the lowest since 1969. Gross incomes across 21 states reached 2.36 billion dollars, down 9 percent, while total pounds produced rose to 11.0 billion pounds as birds averaged 3.8 pounds. Leading producers were Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina, accounting for 55 percent of output.
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Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Milk-Feed Price Ratio Rises to 1.25 in January
The USDA Dairy Situation notes the January milk-feed price ratio at 1.25, up from December's 1.20 and the highest since July. It also recalls that the 1974 annual average of 1.34 was the lowest since 1955, highlighting long run weakness in the feed value of milk.
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Cows in India Eat Wheat to Bypass Grain Rules
In India farmers shifted from feeding corn and sorghum to wheat for dairy and poultry, profiting as wheat prices stayed lower than feed grains. John B. Parker Jr of ERS notes Punjab and other surplus states avoided transport rules by keeping wheat for feed locally.
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Foreign Agriculture Magazine
India
John B. Parker, Jr
The
Economic Research Service
Foreign Demand and Competition Division
Punjab
World Apple and Pear Output Drops in 1974
USDA data show total 1974 apple production at 14.7 million metric tons, down 10 percent, with Europe’s crops shrinking sharply. Pear output fell to 4.9 million tons, down 5 percent, and Europe remained weak. US apple crop rose slightly to 2.9 million tons while France and West Germany posted declines. US pear production rose 2 percent to 645,000 tons.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
Europe
U.S
France
West Germany
Italy
Hail Loss Study Reveals Big Crop Damages
A USDA Economic Research Service five year study reports hail reduces U.S. crop production by over 2 percent and costs farmers about 685 million dollars annually in 1973 dollars. Wheat corn soybeans cotton and tobacco bore the largest losses.
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U.S
Usda Economic Research Service
Mutual Stirring Society lesson calls for fellowship and faith
In a March 16, 1975 lesson the writer urges church members to build a nurturing fellowship that stirs one another to love and good works. The piece cites Hebrews 10:23-25 and Matthew 5:3-11, emphasizing community encouragement over mere attendance. It also notes the life of a parishioner who faced cancer with unwavering faith.
Pasture Fertilizer Timing and Spring Sheep Shearing
Farmers are urged to soil test and fertilize pastures for better forage gains. For mixed grass and clover stands use 10-10-10, while straight grass should use nitrogen only, with benefits evident from late March to April grazing. Sheep should be shorn in late March or April to improve milk, lambing, and wool storage. Local wool pools operate mid June in Berks and Cumberland counties. grading requires dry wool tied with paper twine. Details at Extension Office.
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Berks
Cumberland County
Farm Calendar Highlights Lancaster County Events
Lancaster County events include Young Farmers Volley Ball on Monday March 17 and various meetings through March 22. Dairy Day aims at Collegeville Inn March 18 with Farm Financial Management seminars at Lancaster Center. Poultry, turkey and swine events follow in Harrisburg Coatesville Gettysburg Pine Grove and Blue Ball.
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Farm and Home Center
Sam Guss
Montgomery County
Collegeville Inn
Lancaster Farm and Home Center
Chester County Coop Extension
Chester County
Vo-Ted
Coatesville
Selanco
Vo-Ag
Selanco High School
Poultry Federation
Host Inn
Harrisburg
Schuylkill Co
Mansion House
Pine Grove
Neppco
Gettysburg
Farm and Power Equipment Association
Exeter
Mt. Penn
Farm Show
Lancaster County Swine Association
Blue Ball Fire Hall
Church Farm School
Paoli
Faithful promises sustain fellowship in faith
The writer in Hebrews is cited about God’s faithfulness and the Christian community reflects on enduring promises. The message highlights God’s consistency from Israel to Jesus and notes kindness as a universal language readable by all.
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Jesus of Nazareth
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