Illinois Farmers Outlook on Corn Markets and Livestock
Illinois farmers see corn prices steady with bullish factors from election year CCC stock locks and larger exports, while bearish forces include ample supply and weak livestock markets. 1963 corn yield at 4,081 million bushels nationwide. Illinois 752 million. Farm stocks January 1 total 4,354 million, up 3 percent. Livestock feeding down with 7 percent fewer feed use October-December. cattle on feed and hogs lower. Poultry feed rising. egg and broiler output up about 8 percent. Loan rate for price support at 107 dollars per bushel, 18 cents below last year.
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CCC
Illinois
Iowa
Vargas
Hog cholera outbreaks and feed grain program notes
Clark County farm adviser Warren Bundy reports three hog cholera outbreaks in Illinois during February 1964 and compares with 1963. He notes last Clark County case in 1968 and outlines a nine point eradication program. The piece discusses feed grain programs, yield data, and a March 27 sign up for 1964 programs, with farmer outreach by Sydney Vargas.
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Warren Bundy
Clark County
Mlinoias
Whiteside
McDonough
Pike
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Sydney Vargas
Clark County Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Ascs
AMA 4 H Club Meeting Highlights Cancer Film
The AMA 4 H Club met at the McConchie home with Robert Hope, a seventh grade teacher, presenting films on cancer caused by smoking. The program explained why youths take up smoking Clarifying reasons include feeling grown up relaxation and social belonging.
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AMA 4-H Club
Ralph
Patricia
Max McConchie
Robert Hope
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Marshall
Martinsville
DeKalb County
Macoupin County
Champaign County
Pioneer
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Princeton, Illinois
THE
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Claypool Body Shop
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Charleston, Ill
Eugene A. Davis
AG Chemical Meeting
American Legion
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