Wheat export prospects and world trade in 1973 74
Roy Frederick of Kansas State University surveys 1972 73 world wheat trade totaling about 2.7 billion bushels with the U S supplying about 1.2 billion. He notes drought and crop failures in the USSR and other regions driving demand and forecasts a strong but cautious 1973 74 market as key producers like Canada Australia and Argentina face weather and policy challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Frederick
Kansas State University
United States
U. S
Ussr
Asia
Africa
Central
South America
China
India
North Africa
West Asia
Algeria
Morocco
Tunisia
Uae
Iraq
Iran
Mexico
Canada
Prairie
Argentina
U.S
Not All Idle Lands Prove to Be Waste
District Conservationist warns that so called waste or idle lands on farms often host grasses and wildlife. Ditch banks, rights of way, and low areas may extend for miles but still produce vegetation that protects soil and supports pollinators. Burning often worsens weed spread, while healthy perennial grasses best suppress weed growth.
International 4 H Travel Seminar Highlights Global Youth Groups
The 1973 travel seminar features Norske 4 H Clubs in Norway and groups in the Netherlands such as the Rural Youth Society Christian Rural Youth League and Catholic Rural Youth Organization. Sunflower State 4 H leaders and Extension staff may join a month long trip starting mid November. Sponsored by the National 4 H Foundation for Land Grant Universities and the U S Department of Agriculture, county Extension personnel can provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Norske
Netherlands
Netherlands Rural Youth Society
Christian Rural Youth League
Catholic Rural Youth Organization
Kansas
National 4-H Foundation
Cooperative Extension Service of Land Grand Universities
U. S. Department of Agriculture
County Extension Peronnel
COOL SEASON GRASSES AND FALL GARDEN NOTES
Geoparatina Extension Service outlines September fertilization for bluegrass fescue and ryegrass with one pound actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft based on soil tests. September is good to thin thatch. fall bulbs and tubers such as crocus grape hyacinth Dutch iris lily amaryllis narcissus daffodil tulip scilla and peony should be planted. Twig girdlers threaten elms. remove fallen branches to control eggs.
Fall garden woes and fruit ripening tips
Gardens suffer heavy worm damage this fall affecting multiple trees including elm walnut pecan mulberry and red bud. Prune and discard infested webs with a pole pruner. Mildew on zennias may require pulling and discarding affected plants. Pear ripening occurs quickly at 60 to 70 degrees with 80 to 90 percent humidity, Anjou ripens at low temperatures. Store pears at 30 to 32 degrees and 85 percent humidity.
Three Meetings to Elect Douglas County Extension Reps
Douglas County Extension Board schedules three public meetings to elect one agriculture, one home economics, and one 4-H representative per commissioner district. Elections run for three year terms starting Jan 1, 1974, with dates September 25 26 and 27 at Schwegler School Douglas County State Bank and 4-H Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Extension Board
Extension Council
Douglas County
E. L. van Meter
Schwegler School
Ousdahl
Douglas County State Bank For
Farm Exports Rise to Nearly 20 Billion This Year
U S farm exports are forecast by the Agriculture Department to reach about 20 billion dollars in the fiscal year ending June 30, up roughly 55 percent from last year. Grains led the surge in 1972 73 and are expected to remain dominant, with shipments that year at a record 12.9 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
USDA
Agnew Case Signals Possible VP Nominee Reforms
The article examines potential changes to how parties choose running mates after vice presidential troubles. It notes Eagleton’s 1972 replacement and current probes into Spiro Agnew, with reform panels exploring methods like team tickets, primaries campaigning, lists of acceptable veep prospects, and separated convention sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Eagleton
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Agnew
Eagleton
George McGovern
Eagleto
Minimum Legal Fee Plan May Be Altered
Washington AP The Justice Department plans to end the long standing practice of bar associations issuing minimum fees. Deputy Atty Gen Bruce B Wilson says investigations are under way into hundreds of groups with 600 to 700 circulating guidelines. Some state associations have already abandoned them. He calls the fee schemes cartel price fixing and per se violations of antitrust laws.
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Washington
Justice Department
America
Department
Bruce B. Wilson
House
Wilson
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Ber
Bar Associations
Florida
Michigan
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
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Robert E. McIntyre
By Julian Toney
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Amen Ona
Rhodes
Cliffview Farm
Clifford Beckwith
Leavenworth
Leland Doty
Easton
Atchison
Daughters & Sons
Paclamar
Paclamar Astronaut
Ford
Ford Truck
Donald J. Bowman
Mgr
Hamilton
Missouri
Kidder
Bill Bredemeier
Seneca
Kas
Rob-See
Golden Harvest
Rob-See-Co
Waterloo, Neb
Glen Ness
Wellsville, Ks
Gaden
Golde Harvest
Walter R. Mears
AP Political Writer
Tial
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Democratic Commission
Cargill
Nutrena
Gro-Rite Feed & Supply
6Th & Wisconsin
Lawrence
Brown Realty
Globe Listing Service
National Institute of Farm & Land Association
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