Beef information program eyed as benefit to consumers and cattlemen
Denver hearing at the USDA on the Beef Research and Information Order heard George Spencer of the ANCA and Marie Tyler of the National Live Stock & Meat Board argue the proposal will aid both consumers and cattlemen. They emphasized two way communication and better nutrition, product, and price information to reduce public misunderstanding of the beef industry.
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Denver
Cole
George Spencer
American National Cattlemen’s Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Spencer
ANCA
Marie Tyler
National Live Stock & Meat Board
J. Evan Goulding
Colorado
Commissioner of Agriculture
Goulding
Agricultural loan rates shift to aid record crops
The corn loan rate remains at $2.50 per bushel while other feed grains rise proportionally. Sorghum 1.19 to 1.43, barley 1.02 to 1.22, oats 0.60 to 0.72, rye 1.00 to 1.20. USDA official Knebel cites timely aid amid large wheat and corn crops and other grain surpluses plus barge transport limits. Farmers can adjust or secure loans at the new rates at ASC offices with retroactive disbursements.
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Knebel
U.S
Canada
Soviet Union
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASC
Agricultural Service Center
Forage Analysis Prompts Balanced Rations For Dairymen
A Northeast Improver note urges dairymen to act on lab forage results to prevent metabolic diseases and improve production. It discusses minerals calcium phosphorus magnesium, test variation, and conversion into balanced rations for Holstein cows at about 1400 pounds and 50 pounds milk. Lebanon County Pennsylvania contact info for Marvin Meyer.
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Northeast Improver
United States
Dairy nutrition balance to prevent metabolic diseases
Hay analysis data from multiple samples on a single farm highlight the challenge of balancing protein calcium phosphorus and magnesium in dairy rations. Experts say 80 to 90 percent of diseases relate to nutrition, stressing honest use of lab results via Agri King’s computerized program to craft complete feeding plans. Contacts: Charlie Campbell Hagerstown MD and Earl H Moyer Do MD.
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USDA
AGRI
Warren Bonhoff
Southeastern Penna
George F DeLong
West Woods Drive
Lititz PA
Eastern Lancaster Co
Melvin Herr
New Holland
North Western Lancaster Co
Manheim PA
Southern Lancaster Co
Henry DeLong, Jr
Peach Bottom
Southwestern Lancaster Co
Ben Greenawalt
Conestoga PA
Chester Co
William Windle
Atglen
Lebanon Co
Marvin Meyer
Annville
Berks Co
Roger Heller
Robesoma
Lehigh & Northampton Co
Main Street
Alburtis
Penna James Leader
Edwards Ave
Chambersburg
Eastern
Franklin Co
Eldon Martin
Waynesboro
Cumberland Co
Marlin
Ebersole
Carlisle
Western Washington Co
Charlie Campbell
Hagerstown
Washington Do
Earl H Moyer
Rds
Agstar
Animal Health Supply
Lititz
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