Prices Farmers Pay Rise 1.5 Percent in March
U S Department of Agriculture figures show total costs for farmers up 1.5 percent in the period ending March 15, with energy and motor fuel costs driving most of the rise. Feed costs remain elevated year over year, while some feeder livestock expenses fell from February levels. Soybean meal edged down, alfalfa prices climbed to a record high for March.
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Washington
Peniy
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
USDA
Insect Balance at Risk From Soybean Sprays
Des Moines Iowa farmers risk an insect explosion if they regularly spray soybeans. USDA entomologist Ben Puttler warns sprays may kill natural parasites controlling pests like the green cloverworm. Researchers with USDA ARS and the University of Missouri Columbia seek a pest management plan reducing pesticide use while preserving natural enemies.
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Des Moines
Midwest
Ben Puttler
Usda Agricultural Research Service
Puttler
University of Missouri- Columbia
North Central
Entomological Society of America
Wheat and Barley Requirements of ASCS Told
Farmers who planted wheat or barley must report planted acres ahead of harvest to qualify for possible deficiency and disaster payments under the 1974 Wheat and Feed Grain Program. Final signing date is July 15, 1974 unless harvest precedes reporting. Montgomery City observers note Ruth Hart added to Extension Leader Honor Roll for 4-H service and leadership in Montgomery County.
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Montgomery City
Ruth Hart
University of Missouri
Montgomery County
Melvin Hart
Sunny Hill Petonia
Hart
Handy Helper
Helping Hand Club
Montgomery County Extension Homemakers Council
Homemakers’ Council
Hog Cholera Threat and Livestock Clinic Scheduled in Missouri
Hog cholera remains a risk as complacency grows amid low case numbers. Practicing veterinarians often diagnose illnesses without informing officials. A livestock judging and selection clinic for 4-H, FFA, and adults is set for April 6 at the Livestock Center in Columbia with breed classes and official reasons following each judging, and details on Rate-of-Gain tests for Lincoln and Montgomery County youths.
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Bill Domermuth
Montgomery City
Mississippi
FFA
Livestock Center
Columbia
Lincoln
Montgomery County
Pork Price Uncertainty Persists
In remarks from Glen Grimes, Extension Economist, pork demand and supply remain uncertain. Hog slaughter in March to May likely similar to last year, with total pork supply 2-3 percent higher due to heavier weights. Prices in March to May expected in the low 30s across seven markets. summer prices may rise into the 40s if margins and cattle prices strengthen. Fertilizer shortages persist nationwide. nitrogen short in 44 states and phosphate in 41 as of March 18, with anhydrous ammonia price up 97 percent since last Oct.
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Glen Grimes
Japan
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Cost of Living Council
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GRASS
MFA
Magade
Combiem . Service
Bob Berrey
Mexico
Ledgerland
Gary Heim
Middletown
Ralph Foster
Foster
Steve
Wehrman Aviation Service
ASCS
R.O.G
Youth Fair Board
Lincoln County
Wellsville
Bellflower
Deere Disk
Jon Deere
Mitch
International Plow AM Rubber Power
Massey-Ferguson
Va Acre
Lawn & Garden Tractors
Massey Ferguson
Hiway
vAge
Motor and Implement Inc
Mexico, Missouri
Dale Schwarre
E Uarom
Diane Tater
Lane Tet Saaly
Lars Tarealare
Ood Oe
Uayp Bank
Farm Credit
ND Bank Association OF Mexico
Hwy
Live Stock Center
Mid-Missouri Auction Service
Monsanto Company
Bob Ferguson
Laddonia
Consolidated Electric Co-Op Hiway
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