Tighter Rules Cut Hog Cholera Cases In 1970
Washington AP. An Agriculture Department scientist cited tighter marketing controls for swine and stricter farm inspections as key factors in a drop to 679 confirmed hog cholera cases in 1970 from 1,481 in 1969. He noted progress toward eradication with 48 states and Puerto Rico in final phases, 17 hog cholera free and 16 in stamping out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
R. S. Sharman
Sharman
United States
Regulations Map $55,000 Crop Payment Cap
The USDA outlines operating rules for a $55,000 per crop payment cap on cotton, wheat, and feed grains, set by the 1970 Agricultural Act. Per person and per crop limits apply to individuals and legal entities, with county ASCS committees defining “per person.” Rules prohibit evasion schemes and require good faith actions in property transactions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Exports of Tobacco Near 70 Level for Next Year
The Agriculture Department forecasts tobacco exports in the coming year at about 500 to 525 million pounds, close to 1970 levels. The 1970 export total is expected to be 10 percent below 1969's 577 million pounds. Total tobacco use for 1970-71, domestic and export, should reach about 1.9 billion pounds, roughly equal to this crop and 3 percent under 1969-70.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Price of Milk Gains Four Cents in December
Prices paid to dairymen for Class I bottling milk averaged 7.09 per hundredweight in early December, up four cents from November and 17 cents above December last year, the Agriculture Department said. Retail prices in major cities averaged 57.6 cents per half gallon, down slightly from November but 1.6 cents higher than a year earlier.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Crop insurance grows as Kansas farmers lock in income
Douglas County farmers increasingly buy crop investment insurance to guarantee income. Robert Barkley of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation notes protection on corn soybeans grain sorghum and wheat. About 211 crops are insured totaling 125146 in guaranteed income with nationwide insured losses exceeding 60 million.
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Douglas County
Robert Barkley
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Ottawa
FDIC
Kansas Farm Totals Drop as Farms Shrink
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports 86 000 farms in 1971, down 1 000 from 1970. Average farm size rose to 580 acres, while total farm land neared 49.9 million acres. Urbanization and highways drive land loss. state ranks third in average acres per farm. National totals show about 2.88 million farms in 1971, down 2 percent from 1970.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
KCLRS
Pork Queen Contest Rules Announced for 1971 Kansas
Mrs A B Cain president of the Kansas Parkettes announced rules for the 1971 Kansas Pork Queen contest to be held February 4 in Salina Entrants must be single 18 to 21 as of January 1 reside on a pig farm or be daughter of swine producers Entries must be received by next Thursday The winner will receive a $100 scholarship and may represent Kansas in the national Pork Queen contest.
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Kansas
Salina
A. B. Cain
Benton
The
Kansas Parkettes
Porkette Association
Corn blight risk warned by Penn State expert
Dr. Richard Nelson of Pennsylvania State University warns that certain corn types may face a serious blight similar to last summer. He notes resistant strains may seem safe but can be affected, urging use of corn with broad fungal resistance despite higher processing costs. The seed industry should heed these warnings to prevent a repeat.
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University Park, Pa
Pennsylvania State University
Richard Nelson
Gus
Nelson
Wool and Sheep Sales Should Be Reported
Douglas County wool growers are reminded the 1970 marketing year ended Dec. 31. All wool and unshorn lamb sales completed by then must be reported to the county Agricultural Stabilization office. The bill of sale must include buyer and seller names and addresses, sale date, proceeds, and signature.
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Douglas County
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
United States
Kansas livestock losses limited despite snow and cold
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting service notes high winds and drifting in western areas caused cattle displacement while newborn livestock suffered some losses. Most livestock moved to lots with supplemental feed though snow drifts hindered feed delivery and marketing. wheat in western Kansas varied with wind stripping fields. topsoil moisture improved in the east and severe cold may have caused some freeze damage yet extent unclear.
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Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Number of U.S. Farmers Shrinks in 1970 Amid Declining Farms
USDA data show 1970 farm total at 2,876,000, down 48,000 from 1969, with 1960 figures at 3,962,000 and 1961 at 3,821,000. About 1.1 billion acres are in farms, five percent less than a decade ago, while average farm size rises to 389 acres from 383.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
U.S
Cholera Incidence Drops as States Reach Eradication
The Agriculture Department reports 25 hog cholera cases in November, the lowest since 1962 eradication efforts began. Texas had 11, Ohio 9, North Carolina 2, with Indiana Missouri Puerto Rico each 1. Kentucky is the 17th state declared free, California and South Dakota achieving similar status this year. Arkansas Illinois Mississippi and New Jersey moved to final eradication phases. About half of the nation’s hogs are now in regions free of the disease.
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Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Puerto Rico
Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
North Carolina
Tillery
Kentucky
California
South Dakota
Arkansas
Illinois
Mississippi
New Jersey
Three LHS Students Win Honors at Burlington FFA Contest
Lawrence High School had three Future Farmers of America members place in the Burlington speech contest for 13 schools. Charles Beeghley earned third in the senior division, Alan Wiley placed ninth, and David Nottingham won first in the junior division with a talk on war on world population. Nottingham, a Lawrence junior, earned a gold emblem medal.
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Swrence High Future Farmers of America
FFA
Burlington
LHS
Charles Beeghley
Manhattan
America
Conservation
Alan Wiley
David Nottingham
Nottingham
Lawrence Ffa
Youth Workers to Explore Competition as Educational Tool
A Competi tion Seminar for professional youth workers from school church scout YM YW camps and 4 H runs February 16 18 at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. Dr Gerald T Kowitz of the University of Oklahoma leads with a panel including W Mason Bridges Vince Gibson James Rezac and Rev Clarence Tucker. The event costs 29 with details from the Douglas County Extension Office. The Kansas 4 H Foundation approved final plans for a 600000 Citizenship Center at Rock Springs Ranch as part of fundraising led by Kansas Farm Bureau Women aiming to begin construction by February. Foundation officers include W Dale Cruser Dolph Simons Balfour S Jeffrey and Erna Bly. The piece also discusses 4 H management concepts emphasizing planning action evaluation and motivation for youth projects.
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W. Mason Bridges
Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council
Vince Gibson
Kansas State University
James L. Rezac
Manhattan High School
Clarence Tucker
Bellmont Boulevard Christian Church
Salina
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Az. Ae Ie
By Eben B. Farley
Ascs Executive Director
Milton. J. Tillery
Roy D. Sinclair
Merle Geyer Special Agent—Life
Ikansas
Ridge Court
By Bill R. Merhoff
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
State 4
Department of
Cooperative Extension Service
Gerald T. Kowitz
University of Oklahoma
Douglas County Extension Office
Kansas 4-H Foundaton Board of Trustees
the Citizenship Center
Kansas Farm Bureau
Foundation
KFB
W. Dale Cruser
Wichita
Dolph Simons
Lawrence
Balfour S. Jeffrey
Miss Erna Bly
the Land Bank
Fsounav Lamp Bara! Association
Land Bank Association
East 7Th Street
N.H
Lawrence Paper CO
Ences Otese
Massachusetts
Whelan’s, Inc
East
Oiaair
RCA
Westinghouse
Goodyear
Goodsyear Sure Torque
Kansans
Minnesota
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