Winter Tips For Beef Cow And Calf Care
Winter management tips advise Vitamin A supplementation for pregnant and lactating cows, magnesium provision to prevent grass tetany, protein needs per NRC guidelines, ample water and wind protection, lice control options, and targets for cow performance including regular calves and strong milking. The Missouri All Breed Gilt Sale at University Livestock Center on January 12 is noted for bred and open gilts.
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National Research Council On
Missouri
University Livestock Center
Winterize Machinery Until Spring
Winterizing guide by Hubert J. Krautmann outlines urgent steps for cattle farm or equipment users. It covers greasing fittings, inspecting for wear, repairing between chores, oil changes, cooling system draining and antifreeze, air cleaner and carburetor oiling, spark plug treatment, removing gasoline, exhaust and air cleaner masking, and battery storage to prevent freezing.
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Hubert J. Krautmann
Meat Imports Will Climb to 1.575 Billion Pounds in 1974
Washington AP The Nixon administration will keep the door open on foreign beef and meat imports. Agriculture Secretary Earl J. Butz announced a 15 percent rise in 1974 imports to about 1.575 billion pounds, with quotas suspended to curb prices.
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Washington
Nixon
Agriculture
Earl J. Butz
Butz
Farm Money Lenders Told To Keep Watch
Washington AP E A Jaenke governor of the Farm Credit Administration warned the energy crisis will disrupt the farm economy in 1974 and urged agricultural lenders to monitor borrowers. He noted rising fuel costs and a squeeze on profits, with 1974 net income seen below 1973’s record but above average. The Farm Credit System expects about 3.3 billion in new lending, similar to last year, and holds about 21 billion in loans.
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Washington
E. A. Jaenke
Farm Credit Administration
Jaenke
Cooperative Farm Credit
Federal Land Banks
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
Service
Finance Outlook
Scientists Zap Lower Bean Pods for Higher Soy Harvest
University of Missouri soybean researcher David Johnson says directing a late season spray can remove lower pods without hurting plants or overall yields. He notes about eight percent of harvest loss comes from pods near the cutter bar and that killing this foliage may prevent pod formation and weed issues.
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Columbia
David Johnson
University of Missouri
Johnson
Corn and Soybeans Face Charcoal Rot And Fall Fertilizing Advice
Charcoal stalk rot and pod blight affected soybeans while corn suffered from late planting and drought during August, with wet September intensifying stalk rot and ear rots. Potassium helps stalk quality, rootworm and moth issues rose, and farmers are advised to map weeds, test soils, and consider fall fertilization before tillage to improve soil health and stand persistence.
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Mid- Missouri
M. U
U. S
Cost of Living Council
Winter Wheat Crops In Good Condition Across Regions
Washington AP report from the Agriculture Department states the winter wheat crop for next summer harvest is in good to excellent condition in most areas. Moisture aided wheat in Kansas with stands described as good, though top growth remains short.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Department
Manure Could Supply Power For Farms
University of Missouri scientists design a methane harvesting unit to power farms from livestock manure. The self powered system would heat manure digesters and store excess gas for tractor use, aiming for a build by summer. Economics remain uncertain but interest grows as energy crunch tightens.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Dennis Sievers
UMC
Sievers
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