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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1974
Page
3
University of Missouri Extension Economist Tom Brown dismissed bread reaching a dollar as pure nonsense. He explained wheat costs per loaf are far below 40 cents today and that even an eightfold price rise in wheat would not push bread to a dollar, since other costs remain substantial.
The Agriculture Department reports the 1973 national cattle count rose to a record 127.5 million head, up 5 percent from 121.5 million a year earlier. Value per head averaged 321 dollars, lifting the total cattle and calf value to 40.9 billion dollars, a one third rise from 30.6 billion. Death losses from severe winter and higher costs trimmed herds. beef cows rose while milk cow numbers fell. Replacement heifers and steer inventories show gains, signaling possible later slaughter sales.
A beginning sheep shearers clinic will be held at the University of Missouri Livestock Center March 14-15. Enrollment is limited to 20 by application through Extension area livestock specialists. Participants must be at least 17. Equipment is furnished and the clinic fee is $3. Instructor will be Charles Swain of Sunbeam Corp with Hank Ruckert assisting. Sponsored by the UMC Extension Division.
Agriculture Department reports growing complaints of fertilizer shortages across the country as inventories of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and mixed fertilizers dwindle. The Eco nomic Research Service warns prices will rise and the 1974 farm bill could near four billion dollars, with energy limits possibly curtailing output and transportation adding strain.
A compact data brief compiling annual and monthly rainfall figures for Mexico from 1878 to 1973. It lists yearly totals, monthly values across all twelve months, and a long term normal baseline. figures include many decimals and OCR errors, reflecting a historical climate record with widespread named years.
Harold Sterrett notes a 69 page University of Missouri Farm Management publication titled Missouri Crop Performance 1973. It details hybrid corn and grain sorghum yield, moisture, plants per acre, lodging, dropped ears and ear height across 9 locations, highlighting 30 to 50 bushels per acre yield differences among popular hybrids.
William Ehrlich of the Federal Crop Insurance Corp announces 1974 Missouri crop year improvements. An actuarial rework raises bushel guarantees for corn and soybeans, citing higher production investments. For details contact Ehrlich in Laddonia at 1-373-2256.
Washington AP reports scattered cases of farm fuel shortages continue to crop up even as agricultural field work slows for the season, with officials noting supply disruptions and varying regional impacts on farmers and equipment usage.
U S wheat exports for July to December hit a record 714 million bushels, valued at 2.62 billion dollars, with China and Russia as major buyers. Exports are projected to reach about 1.2 billion bushels by June 30, pushing farm prices up and draining reserves.
A row crop production shortcourse is planned at the Vandalia State Bank meeting room on February 14 21 and 28. Sessions begin at 7 30 p m and are discussion workshop style focusing on crop problems insects weeds soil tests corn stands and nitrogen recommendations for 1974. Interested producers should send their name to the Audrain County Extension Center in Mexico.
A March 28 conference at the University of Missouri Columbia will address pressing land use issues. Raleigh Barlowe of Michigan State University will deliver the keynote on stakeholder stake in land use policy. Panelists will cover urbanization, commercial agriculture, ecological concerns, and planning processes. The daylong event costs 10 dollars, includes a noon meal.
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