Officials Seek Hog Cholera Halt Across Regions
The Agriculture Department urged stricter compliance with garbage cooking rules to stop hog cholera spread from garbage-fed swine. A survey of 1475 approved swine markets will gauge marketing standards compliance across states and Puerto Rico amid outbreaks in New Jersey and other regions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department Today
New Jersey
United States
Indiana
Puerto Rico
Biuret and Starea Feed Supplements in Livestock Diets
Studies show biuret as a non-protein nitrogen source in cow supplements, with slower rumen breakdown and lower toxicity risk than urea. Nebraska calves on native range responded better to biuret than urea, especially with dehydrated alfalfa. Starea blends ground grain with urea to slow release, improving microbial protein formation, while Kansas State trials noted weight differences in cows wintering on bluestem pasture.
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Kansas State University
Nebraska
Kansas State ‘University
Stronger Prices Seen for Feed Grains in Months Ahead
A Washington AP report highlights stronger prices for feed grains due to ample supply, rising domestic consumption, and higher export prospects. Exports will majorly influence price movements while protein feed stays costly from tight supplies and global demand. Hay remains adequate but demand keeps prices high. Current feed grain supplies total 246 million tons, above last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Egg price outlook keeps production cautious in Kansas
Kansas State University extension economist M. E. Jackson forecasts egg prices averaging 29 cents a dozen from now to July with production costs at 29 to 30 cents. He urges careful planning and suggests starting new production only in deficit areas. Turkey and broiler markets show limited gains and contract-driven expansion.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University Extension
M. E. Jackson
ASC Election Set Douglas County ASC delegates to meet
Douglas County ASC delegates will convene at 10 a.m. Monday December 11 at the county ASC office 711 West 23rd to elect members of the county ASC committee and two alternates. Eben B Farley executive director invites attendance by anyone who desires to attend.
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Douglas County
ASC
Eben B. Farley
AASC
Steer Bold Move Heads to Auction at Exposition
Kris Lindskog of Prophetstown Illinois smiles as her grand champion steer Bold Move sold for 7591.75 to Arthur Berlinger president of B&B Packing Co at the 1972 International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Berlinger plans to display the steer at Lincoln Park Zoo. Bomber the reserve champion Hereford sold for 2269.50 to Apollo Packing Co. of Chicago. The grand champion market pig KOK sold for 7700 to Bob Evans Farms Inc. of Columbus Ohio.
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Chicago
Kris Lindskog
Prophetstown
Arthur Berlinger
B&b Packing Co
Berlinger
Lincoln Park Zoo
Bomber
Mike Gottschall
Darien
Wis
Bill Kalamaras
Apollo Packing Co
Kok
William Baumgartner
Ken
Lyle
Windsor
Ill
Bob Evans Farms Inc
Columbus
Ohio
Dave Humker
Ames
Iowa
Chesty
U S Farm Exports Hit 8.05 Billion to 165 Countries
The Agriculture Department reports 8.05 billion dollars of U S farm products shipped abroad in the year ending June 30 to 165 nations. Japan led buyers with 1.16 billion, while Canada followed at 805.7 million. Top 15 included the Netherlands, West Germany, United Kingdom, Korea, Italy, and others.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Japan
U.S
Canada
Canadian
Netherlands
West Germany
United Kingdom
Republic of Korea
Italy
France
Spain
India
Taiwan
Belgium
Mexico
Indonesia
Maps and 4-H geology and personal development projects
The article explains three basic map types highway plat and topographic aiding 4 H drill in geology work and land layout. It then outlines the 4 H personal development project for youths aged 13 and up detailing seven phases and learning goals.
Ships Ready to Move Grain to Russia, Says Industry Task Force
A National Grain and Feed Association task force reports ships are plentiful and ready to ship grain to Russia. The industry has struggled with loading volume due to ship shortages, though Agriculture Department data show about 17 percent of wheat sold to Russia shipped between July 1 and November 17, with more moved since.
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Washington
Grain and Feed Association
Russia
Agriculture Department
All Land Lies In Watershed Good and Bad
District Conservationist explains watershed basics and how land in Kansas and Douglas County drains into streams. It outlines soil and water conservation practices like terracing strip cropping and small dams to prevent floods, protect soil, and support water supply with support from the Soil Conservation Service under Public Law 566.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Kansas River
The
Soil Conservation Service
Livestock Leader Seeks More State Aid for Rural Schools
Wichita AP Kale Hineman president of the Kansas Livestock Association says sparsely populated rural districts need higher state support to run schools. He supports 59 percent of operating costs funded by the state but warns against propping up inefficient schools. He favors legislative action to close some small schools and disagrees with Sen. Harder on weighting plans and transportation burdens.
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Wichita
Kale Hineman
Kansas Livestock Association
Hineman
Dighton
Kan
KLA
Kansas Farm Bureau
Joseph Harder
R-Moundridge
Harder
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Midwest
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Sussex
E.L. van Meter
Barrow
Ken Baumgartner
William
Chester White
Turkey
Lawrence's
Round Corner
Massachusetts
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Patchen Electric Co
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Rogers’ Pest Control
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Pulugan Maul
Nm LA
Culligan Water Conditioning
Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau
Roy D. Sinclair
Merle Geyer
Don Kaiser
Lee F. Sells
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