Changing Weather Threatens Global Food Supply
Columbia climatologist Professor James McQuigg warned that recent favorable weather years are giving way to variable conditions that could shrink world grain reserves. He urged expanded agricultural research and stronger university programs to help farmers adapt, stressing food as a vital global product. He noted, despite past surpluses, U.S. agriculture now needs sustained support to cope with future climate change and to broaden seed genetics and farming methods.
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Columbia
James McQuigg
Esearch
U.S. Department of Commerce
University of Missouri-Columbia
Midwest
McQuigg
U.S
Cooperative Extension Service
Angus Sale Entries Sell Rather Low
A good sized crowd attended the East Central Missouri Angus Association Annual Spring Show and Sale in Washington Missouri on April M1. The sale featured 383 bulls averaging 324 dollars and 52 females averaging 235 dollars, giving an overall average of 270 dollars, below normal for the sale, though demand for better quality cattle showed breeders aim to improve their herds.
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East Central Missouri Angus Association
Washington, Mo
Missouri
Brazil Guarantees $7.30 For Wheat
Washington AP reports Brazil will pay farmers $7.30 per bushel for wheat under its price support, up 34 percent from last year. The Foreign Agricultural Service notes a 40 percent fertilizer subsidy retroactive to January 1. In contrast, the 1975 U.S. target price for American wheat is $2.05 per bushel with no fertilizer subsidy.
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Washington
Brazil
Agriculture Department
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S
You Can Reach the Whole Family Daily In The Ledger
A brief family notices item indicates the Ledger offers daily family reach to all members. The notice emphasizes accessible local classifieds in the newspaper. It highlights ongoing community notices and steady readership through daily editions.
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Guidelines From Experts
Anhydrous ammonia can injure or kill farmers if misused. Don R Day and Hubert Krautmann summarize safety steps from David Baker at Missouri Extension, stressing proper equipment free of copper parts, daily checks, intact hoses and valves, protective clothing, and immediate water-based first aid. Train all operators and maintain equipment to prevent accidents.
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Don R. Day
Hubert J. Krautmann
David Baker
University of Missouri
Auctioneers To Have Convention In Columbia May 3 4
The Missouri State Auctioneers Association plans its spring convention May 3 and 4 at the Downtowner Motor Inn in Columbia. State Director R E Voorheis of Harrisburg is program chairman. Registration starts Saturday afternoon with entertainment for early arrivals. Sunday opens with a hospitality hour, then a board meeting. A buffet meal with musical entertainment follows at noon.
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Missouri State Auctioneers Association
Downtowner Motor Inn
Columbia
R.E. Voorheis
Harrisburg
Board of Directors
Custom Work Rises 50 Per Cent In 3 Years
Custom rates for farm work rose 50 percent over three years, aligning with USDA price indexes. The Missouri study shows plowing up from 4.75 to 6.25 dollars per acre, combining at 8.50 to 12.70, and baling hay 13 to 22 cents per bale. Rates reflect broader cost increases. fertilizer costs also more than doubled. These are average 1974 Missouri operator rates, not recommendations, and actual costs vary. Each operator should compute costs to set appropriate rates.
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Hardn Sterrett
University of Missouri
USDA
Norlin Hein
UMC
Com
Missouri Custom
Soil Stewardship Week Set For May 4 To 11
Soil Stewardship Week, May 4 to 11, observed nationwide to stress protection of soil water and natural resources. Audrain Soil and Water Conservation District chair Jake Freyer notes the theme Test of Strength and cites food energy shortages pollution and land use concerns as context. District distributes observance booklet to 82 Audrain County churches prepared by the National Soil Stewardship Advisory Committee. This marks the eighth consecutive year of district and national sponsorship with Rogation Days origins traced to France.
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Terry D. Hill
Soil Conservation Service
Jake Freyer
Audrain Soil and Water Conservation District
Freyer
America
Audrain
National Soil Stewardship Advisory Committee
National Association of Conservation Districts
France
Don't Overlook Bugs In Garden
A garden care note warns home gardeners to inspect for lace bugs aphids and thrips as common pests. It explains symptoms such as pale foliage curled distorted leaves and deformed buds and fruits. The piece recommends using an effective pesticide like Black Leaf 40 to kill insects by fume and contact.
Fort Attends Pork Conference in Columbia Meeting
Morris Fort of Martinsburg represented Audrain County Pork Producers at a Missouri Pork Producers Association board meeting at the Flaming Pit in Columbia on Wednesday April 9. Fort noted discussions centered on waste management solutions and a new pork burger promotion run with Hardee’s and local pork groups.
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Morris Fort
Martinsburg
Audrain County Pork Producers
Missouri Pork Producers Association
Flaming Pit
Columbia
Mr. Fort
Hardee’s
Consumers Demand Fair Prices Without Bankrupting Farmers
Carole Foreman of the Consumers Federation of America urged Congress to fund a full FTC food industry probe and to curb middleman profits while keeping farmers from operating at losses. She called for vigorous antitrust action and limits on nonfarm corporations entering agriculture. William Bagley, head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said consumers will have a voice and noted plans for a farmer consumer trader advisory group as the agency begins operations.
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Washington
Carole T. Foreman
Consumers Federation of America
William T. Bagley
New Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Bagley
Commission
Congress
Commodity Exchange Authority
Agriculture Department
More Cattle More Pasture In Missouri Farms
Ross L Swofford advises Missouri farmers facing record cattle numbers and reduced pasture. Rotate pastures to boost total production, maintain legume stands, and increase beef yield per acre with feeder calves. Cull low producers, keep feeders heavier, and establish legumes to cut nitrogen needs and improve summer grazing.
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Missouri
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