Ag Department Pushes For More Soybeans
Washington AP The Agriculture Department launched a promotion urging farmers to use set-aside acreage to grow soybeans in 1973 Signups run Feb 5 to March 16 Farmers could convert base feed acres to soybeans with expected payments and contracted 1974 bean price Frick notes strong demand and urges cooperation among farmers processors and exporters for steady soy supply The department targets 54 million acres and about 1 5 billion bushels for this year
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Kenneth ©. Frick
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Frick
Wool Prices Rise Again This Year
Washington reports 1973 wool prices expected to average well above 1972 and far above 1971 lows. Strong foreign demand and dollar devaluation drive the outlook, with higher wool and meat prices boosting farm values while stock sheep and lamb numbers decline. Predator losses by coyotes add pressure on western producers.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Europeans Ask More US Beans in Common Market Trade
Dominique de Clercq, French agri business executive and spokesman for the Federation of the Common Market Oilseed Processors, told reporters in Memphis that dollar devaluation should have little impact on soybean exports to Common Market countries and imports from the United States.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dominique de Clercq
Saint Cloud
Federation of the Common Market Oilseed Processors
European Economic Community Group
Western Farm Show Highlights Tractor Pull at KC Venue
A three day Western Farm Show runs February 26 to 28 at the Kansas City American Royal Exposition Building. Eddie Sydenstricker notes free show tickets and a tractor pull at Royal Arena on February 27 and 28 with $3 prize money. Tickets cost $4 in advance. information is at Sydenstricker Implement Co.
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Kansas City American Royal Exposition
Eddie Sydenstricker
Royal Arena
Sydenstricker
Turkey Day draws 100 turkey industry members to Columbia
Carroll D. Mills of Mexico and Alan F. Oviatt of Montgomery City were among about 100 attendees at the 20th annual Missouri Turkey Day in Columbia. The one day session was sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture poultry husbandry department and university extension division with the Missouri Turkey Industries Association.
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Carroll D. Mills
Mexico
Alan F. Oviatt
Montgomery City
Columbia
UMC
Department of Poultry Husbandry
University Extension Division
Missouri Turkey Industries Association
Feedlot Cattle Rise in Most States in January
Cattle and calves entering feedlots rose 6 percent to 1,887,000 head across seven key states in January, with total feedlot inventories on Feb 1 surpassing 10 million, a 6 percent gain year over year. Iowa fell 5 percent, while Nebraska Kansas Texas Colorado Arizona and California posted increases of 2 15 12 10 and 10 percent respectively.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
Arizona
California
U S farm exports near 10 billion goal in 1972
Government figures show calendar 1972 farm exports rose to 4.0 billion, with December topping a record as soybeans and grain led a 22 percent rise from 1971. Japan and the Soviet Union remained major buyers, Western Europe sum reaching 3.5 billion, while soybeans hit 1.5 billion and grain 2.5 billion of the yearly total.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
China
Foreign Agricultural Service
USDA
Dewain H. Rahe
Japan
Rahe
Western
Europe
Growth Outlook for Cattle Industry From Schnarre Speech
University Extension expert Dale Schnarre says beef production could rise about 48 percent from 1962 to 1972 with per capita consumption up over 29 percent. He notes prices for 900 to 1100 pound steers rose about eight dollars per cwt in Missouri markets and warns the industry may boom in the next 7 to 8 years before a possible bust.
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Dale Schnarre
University Extension Center
Courthouse
Mexico
Missouri
St. Joseph
Braschler
Pork Producers Plan Feb 26 Meet in Courthouse Room
Audrain county pork producers and county porkettes schedule a carry-in supper February 26, 1973 in the Courthouse Community Room. Supper begins at 6 30 p.m. Meat and drink provided. bring table service. Ross Swofford will present pork quality program. Dale Hunt leads producers. Mrs. William Talley leads porkettes.
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Dale Schwarre
Audrain County Pork Producers
Ross Swofford
Dale Hunt
William Talley
Windbreaks Cut Down On That Winter Chill
Jim Robinson of the Audrain SWCD explains windbreaks reduce home heating needs by 15 percent or more. Windbreaks shelter homes and yards, protect livestock, cut dust and noise, and provide wildlife cover. Coordinated by Audrain SWCD cooperators Richard Albur, Lester Runnels, and Eugene Clark, trees will be supplied by the Missouri Department of Conservation. plan a year ahead with SCS help.
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Jim Robinson
Audrain Soil and Water Conservation District
Richard Albur
Lester Runnels
Eugene Clark
Audrain Swcd
Missouri Department of Conservation
Audrain Swcc
Audrain
Soil Conservation Service
Area Swine Men Win Milestone Honors at MU Show
Vernon Moore of Vandalia claimed the grand champion commercial hog in carcass classes at the 1973 Missouri Market Hog Show. Claude Robinson Jr. of Wellsville led the purebred class for superior production on foot, with hogs fed at the UMC swine testing station since September. Clarence Ray of Vandalia took second in the five hog pickup load. Howell County won the ten county pens and Montgomery County placed second. Claude Robinson Jr. also won first in the Yorkshire Show.
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Vernon Moore
Vandalia
Claude Robinson Jr
Wellsville
UMC
Clarence Ray
Howell County
Montgomery County
Vaccination urged for horses against VEE this year
The Agriculture Department urges horse owners especially those on show circuits to vaccinate their animals against Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. After a 1971 surge in south Texas, 2.8 million horses in 19 states were vaccinated to avert a national outbreak, but officials warn VEE remains a threat and revaccination is advised before mosquitoes return next spring and summer.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Everett
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Torino
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Wea
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Stamiatic
Storch Ford Mercury, Inc
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Hein
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