Concern Over Disappearing Farmland In Rural America View
Washington AP report from Rural America outlines calls for stronger government leverage to curb farmland loss to urban growth and nonagricultural uses. It cites 2 million acres disappearing annually, erosion issues, and critiques of USDA programs. States should adopt stronger soil conservation and long-term land protection measures.
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Updated MU Outlook Not Very Optimistic
Agricultural economics staff at the University Extension Center presented a cautious 1978 outlook for corn soybeans wheat cattle and hogs. USDA reports record 7.2 billion bushels of corn with exports rising to 1700 million. analysts warn prices may stay near loan level. Dick Rudel cites weather and world crops as factors for soybeans and wheat while predicting cautious profits for producers next year. Cattle and hog price forecasts point to modest gains with broader supply constraints and inflation pressures noted.
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University Extension Center
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Australia
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Soybean Meeting Set for Dec 13 in Audrain Center
The Missouri Soybean Association will hold an informational meeting for area growers on Tuesday December 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Audrain County 4 H Center south of Mexico. Speakers include Dick Rudel MU grain marketing specialist Dr Einar Palm MU plant pathologist and Robert Simpson BASF weed control expert. A panel on irrigation practices will follow.
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University of Missouri
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Basf Corp
Spotlight On Gardens Cold Frames Useful In Winter
Extension horticulturist Ray Hothenberger outlines cold frames as simple low boxes with a transparent top for winter protection. Portable or fixed, they shelter chrysanthemums bulbs and young plants, regulate temperature with ventilation and insulation, and can train seedlings for spring planting.
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Ray Hothenberger
University of Missouri Extension
Heinkel to Speak at Vandalia MFA Exchange Meeting
Fred Vu reports Heinkel president of the Midcontinent and Missouri Farmers Associations will address the Vandalia MFA Exchange annual meeting and luncheon at noon on Saturday December 10 Heinkel chairs the National Farm Coalition and heads Farmers Export Co Leon Dempsey Vandalia Exchange manager will report on the year's operations Members to be elected include advisory board members Donley Morris Glynn Babb Bob McCollum Charles Reading Paul Galloway Jim Mulherin and Arnold Gatson
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Jim Mulherin
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U S Grain Stockpile Expanded To Shield Prices
Agriculture Secretary Bergland expands the loan program to store 1977 wheat and feed grains for up to three years or until market prices rise. The plan aims for a farmer owned reserve of about eight million metric tons of wheat and 17 to 19 million tons of feed grain with storage payments to farmers.
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U.S
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Snow Delays Harvest Yet Aids Soil Moisture
Snow and rain delayed the final harvest in parts of the United States but boosted soil moisture and pastures. By December 4 southern pastures were fair to good, while northern grazing slowed due to snow. Water supplies for livestock remained far below normal in much of the West. Cotton picking stayed ahead in the South with about 92 percent harvested, corn at 76 percent, and soybeans 92 percent completed, lagging behind last year.
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