Missouri Farming's Wide Reach Drives State Economy
Missouri agriculture fuels the economy with net farm income of 557 million in 1975, average 4000 per farm across 137000 farms, and total cash receipts of 2.76 billion in 1976. Cattle calves hogs soybeans corn dairy feed grains and other outputs shape exports and employment, with farmland values surpassing 15 billion and Missouri ranking highly in beef, hog, soy, and tall fescue seed production.
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Collins
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Collings
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Drought Aid Share High To Missourians
Washington AP reports farmers and ranchers in four states received 90 percent of 46.4 million dollars in federal drought aid. The program reached 19 states with 612 counties designated for livestock assistance. Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin received the largest shares.
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Carter
Argentine Corn Could Compete With U.S. Exports
Washington AP says Argentina’s corn crop may reach a record million metric tons, up from 5.9 million last year, with harvest well under way. Officials warn exports could rise sharply, potentially challenging American producers in world trade. One metric ton equals 2,205 pounds or about 39.4 bushels.
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Argentina
Agriculture Department
Plan Would Up Fuel Costs Maybe Raise Food Prices
President Carter's energy program could raise fuel costs for farming and push retail food prices 2 to 3 percent by 1980 if the full package passes. USDA analysts warn this is a worst case, assuming maximum impact across the supply chain, while conservation could limit price rises to inflation. Deputy Secretary John White says energy is a top priority and farmers must conserve, with possible tax rebates to offset higher fuel costs.
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John White
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U.S
Cloud Seeding Campaign Shrinks in Midwest Counties
The campaign to rain for the Midwest via cloud seeding has collapsed to 11 Missouri counties and five in Kansas as time runs out. Jim Anderson of St. Joseph said June deadlines loom, ground generators are needed by mid June or July 1, and organizers will solicit farmers in 16 counties.
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Grundy
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McPherson
USDA Forecasts Plentiful Beef and Other Foods for May
The Agriculture Department's monthly food marketing alert says May will see plentiful supplies of beef pork and dairy products with beef near record levels and pork supplies 18 to 20 percent higher than a year ago Dairy outputs like butter cheese and nonfat dry milk are well above last year Raisins are labeled light due to crop issues Potatoes peanuts walnuts rice wheat corn and dry beans also listed as plentiful Winter pears expect a very large crop and reduced exports The notice targets food editors large buyers and institutions for planning headlines and menus
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Missouri Power & Light Company
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