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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
3
Washington reports that the Soviet Union purchased 35 to 40 million bushels of U S soybeans, the first such sale, boosting hopes for sustained farm prices next season. USDA notes carryover near 60 million bushels as demand stays high, with season average prices seen around 3 per bushel.
Don Harshbarger of Centralia heads the resolutions committee for the annual Midcontinent and Missouri Farmers Associations joint convention. The event will be held in the new multi purpose complex at the University of Missouri on August 14.
Montgomery City farmers ask if drought damaged corn can be fed to livestock. Experts warn that corn with no ears and high nitrogen is risky. a nitrate color test guides the decision. The University Extension Center offers quick testing using 3 or 4 stalk samples. cutting high may reduce risk when feeding questionable drought damaged corn.
The Agriculture Department reports 1971 corn borers caused about 319.8 million dollars in losses across 15 states led by Iowa with nearly 139 million bushels worth over 149 million. Losses exceeded five percent of state production in the group, with price variations up to 1.18 dollars per bushel in Delaware.
Missouri farmers face grazing prohibitions on set aside small grain ground after September 1 unless a farm visit determines deterioration prevents use. ASCS notes producers must request inspection and pay for it to avoid violations. The report also covers crop conditions across the state with moisture variability, corn and soybeans, potatoes, beans, cotton, alfalfa, and grain sorghums.
Becky Swartz of Centralia exhibited the champion Corriedale ewe at the Northeast Missouri State Fair in Kirksville on Aug 18. She earned five firsts four seconds and three thirds for her Corriedales and also showed at the Davis County fair winning the champion ram and ewe and the champion ewe in the Corriedale division. Her flock collected eight firsts three seconds and two thirds.
Translation of an ambiguous text notes a vegetable outlook report issued on Tuesday. The fragment references a vege table altuation and suggests a weather or market update without clear specifics. Further readable details are not present to identify entities or outcomes.
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