Corn Yield Boost Seen From New Hybrids and Tech
DeKalb researchers in Illinois outline plans to push corn yields by two to three bushels per acre annually through higher yielding hybrids and updated technology. Developments include heterosis driven crossbreeding, diverse source populations, tassel seed ideas, better nutrient use, drought resistance, and protein starch quality improvements. Management, fertilizer supply, and weather will shape 1985 yields.
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Dekalb, Ill
USDA
Basil Tsotsis
DeKalb AgResearch, Inc
Tsotsis
Dekalb
United States
Mexico
Central America
Tsotis
Winter Wheat Rates Boost Missouri Crop Prospects
Missouri on December 1 reported winter wheat in mostly good to excellent condition. Seeding for the 1976 crop rose to 1.9 million acres, up 14 percent from 1975. Missouri 1976 wheat production forecast at 57 million bushels, up 18 percent from 1975 and potentially the largest since 1919. Nationwide 1976 winter wheat production anticipated at 1.496 billion bushels, 9 percent below 1975.
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Missouri
Missouri Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
United States
Future Ewes May Be Lamb Factories
Columbia scientists at the University of Missouri describe intensive lamb production that doubles lambs per ewe by breeding twice yearly and rearing newborns away from mothers. They report 2.46 lambs per ewe annually and a drop in mortality from 10-15 percent to 1-2 percent with artificial rearing, noting adoption by producers remains uncertain.
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Columbia
C.V. Ross
University of Missouri- Columbia Animal Scientist
UMC
Ross
Agriculture Department says farm exports flow smoothly in 1975 76
USDA analyst Deborah Pollock reports wheat corn and other commodities are moving to ships at a steady pace with exports on track for 1975 76. She notes rail car and port bottlenecks eased since 1972 73 due to weaker demand reduced congestion and increased capacity.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Deborah D. Pollock
USDA
Economic Research Service
Soviet Union
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Commerce Bank Offers New Investment Account for Businesses
A recent legislative change allows corporations and other profit making organizations to deposit up to 150000 in a business savings and Investment Account at Commerce Bank. Funds can be moved via telephone transfers with no forms or mail delays. Open by visiting or calling at Motor Bank 1015 E Liberty.
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Commerce Bank
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W. Jackson
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Missouri Power & Light Company
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