Corn crop forecast dips from last season
The Agriculture Department estimates the 1972 national corn crop at 4 947 986 bushels, down 1 percent from the 5.5 billion bushel record. Average yield 86.6 bushels per acre as of August 1, with 86.8 last year, and all crops index at 110 percent of the 1967 base. Government programs aim to curb surplus amid strong exports. Soviets may buy wheat and feed grains worth about 1 million dollars by mid 1973.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department For Corn
Crop Reporting Board
Soviet Union
U.S
Wheat Exports Aim for Record Highs This Season
Washington AP report cites Joseph Halow of Great Plains Wheat Inc saying exports may reach 900 million to 1 billion bushels for the year ending June 30. Soviet sales are highlighted as a key driver of the higher outlook.
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Washington
Joseph Halow
Great Plains Wheat, Inc
Soviet Union
Cattle Reproductive Troubles Tied to Vibriosis in Douglas County
Douglas County beef producers report cows failing to settle after calving. Dr Homer Caley of KSA Extension notes vibriosis as a venereal cattle disease spread by bulls or AI. It causes abortions long heat periods and poor conception though infected animals may show no symptoms. Immunity develops with age.
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Douglas County
Homer Caley
KSA Extension
Potato Prices See Brightening Market Ahead
The Agriculture Department reports a stronger price picture for potatoes as summer production drops sharply and fall acres are expected to be 7 percent lower. The vegetable situation note says prices should rise above last year’s harvest and stay firm through the next storage season if orderly marketing continues.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Garden plant care tips and pest notes from 1960s extension
The bulletin recommends free copies of a guide on controlling the brown recluse spider. It warns about cucumber beetle larvae on cantaloupe causing blemishes and suggests chlorodane next season. It reports powdery mildew on cherry trees, advises reducing shade or using sulfur or Benlate, and notes August as good for removing old raspberry canes. It also mentions stopping fertilizer on roses and late-season fertilization for Bermuda and zoysia grasses.
Fall lawn care tips and tomato fruitworm notes
The notice urges fall timing for lawn tasks such as weed control and seeding cool season grasses. It explains tomato fruitworm life stages and that Sevin spray is effective while worms feed on foliage. It invites readers to the Douglas County Fair extension booth for lawn and garden information.
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Tomato
Douglas County Fair
Soviets Buy Soybeans Rumor Hints at U.S. Exports
Washington officials say rumors that the Soviet Union bought U.S. soybeans are about 99 percent correct. Estimates place the purchase between 35 and 40 million bushels, worth up to 116 million dollars at farm prices. Negotiations continue with Moscow on wheat and feed grains under a separate 750 million dollar pact.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Agriculture
Laurel C. Meade
Department
Gillio
Moscow
White House
Worms Damage Locust and Apple Trees Reported
City parks and forests superintendent George Osborne reports worms affecting locust and apple trees with leaf damage. Mimosa Web worm webs between leaves and leaf feeding noted. late June spraying with Meta-Systex R advised. Tent caterpillars seen on apple trees and rust fungus appears in damp weather. fungicide or dry weather suggested. Free pamphlets available at the county extension service.
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George Osborne
Osborne
Grain losses hit record 319.8 million by European corn borers
USDA reports 1971 losses reach 319.8 million dollars as European corn borers devastate grain before harvest. The agency notes cyclical outbreaks with Iowa bearing the largest toll and 1972 activity expected to rise, with state price ranges from 98 cents to 1.18 dollars per bushel.
Wool prices rise but fail to reach 1960s levels in 1972
USDA reports midyear shorn wool at about 41 cents per pound, up from 19.4 cents last year, with 1972 forecast around 41 cents for the year. World market improving, synthetic fibers still cap gains, while traditional wool fabrics gain in fall and winter fashion.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Rains Boost Kansas Row Crops and Pastures
Kansas crops and pastures benefited from last week's general rains. Only a few scattered counties showed sub adequate topsoil moisture. By Saturday 39 percent of corn was in the dough stage, 10 percent dented, sorghum 33 percent headed, soybeans 49 percent pod set, with local rootworm and bean cutworm damage and wind hail effects noted.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State
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