Irrigation discussed by Paul Veale at Montgomery County talk
Audrain County farmer Paul Veale spoke at the Montgomery County Soils and Crops Conference about irrigation value on his farm using gated pipe since 1967. He contrasted costs with machinery, noted asphalt linings in sandy soils, and said clay hard pan could boost interest in irrigation.
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Montgomery City
Warren
Montgomery County
Paul Veale
Veale
Russell Pavelka
Lincoln County
Don Cahill
Roy Kueny
Arthur Gerloff ,Jr
Clarence Deichman
Montgomery County Soils and Crops Committee
Roy
Bill Liesmann
Matthasville
Bill Domermuth
Bill Murphy
Alva Preston
University of Missouri Agronomist
Murphy
Silex
Troy
Elsberry
Francis Bauer
Central Elevator
Dunnar Brothers
Karl Shannon
King Davis
Zion United Church of Christ
American Legion Hall
Old Monroe
University
Farm Population Dips as Farms Shrink in Number
The Agriculture Department reports 1971 farm population at about 4.4 percent of the national total, with roughly 9.4 million people involved. The 1972 count of farms falls to about 2.831 million, land in farms totals around 1.114 billion acres, and average farm size rises to about 394 acres as small farms disappear.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Jeffrey Rudasill Granted Junior Angus Membership
Jeffrey Rudasill, 17, of Mexico, has been granted a junior membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph, Missouri. The status allows registration of purebred Angus at regular member rates and access to association privileges until age 21, announced by executive secretary Lloyd D. Miller.
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Jeffrey Rudasill
Mexico
New Method Aims to Boost Hog Artificial Insemination
Agriculture Department notes scientists developed a method to prevent freeze damage to boar semen. If successful, it could greatly improve AI results in swine. Cattle semen has long been frozen for 20 years, but boar sperm faces acrosome damage and uterine destruction, hindering widespread use.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Hampshire Meat Hog Conference Sale Sets Records
The 1972 National Hampshire Meat Hog Conference in Quincy Florida drew 55 breeders from 14 states with 220 head shown. One hundred twenty two prize winners sold for 57,330 dollars, averaging 1470. Boars averaged 836 on 35,950 dollars, open gilts 257 on 15,420 dollars, and bred gilts 315 on 5,960 dollars. Champion boar went to Shoup Bros for 3000 dollars, reserve to Lindskog and Pritchard, with other top prizes awarded to Hinds Farms and Jim Foster among bidders and exhibitors.
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Peoria
Ill
Harold Boucher
Hampshire Swine Registry
Quincy
Fla
Shoup Bros
Michigantown
Ind
Lee C. Norris
Fremont
Town
Lindskog and Pritchard
Prophetstown
Hinds Farms
Willow Springs
Jim Foster
Montgomery City
Big Ed
William Robinson
Ellerbe
N.C
Danny Lewis
Curryville
Corn Buying Still Going On by USDA
Agriculture Department continues to buy corn from midwest markets to support farmers prices with no clear end in sight. Purchases totaling about 10.6 million bushels since last month and 875000 bushels this week, amid Senate debate on price supports and a grain reserve plan. NFU calls purchases insignificant for price gains while USDA notes large carryovers and loaned stock, arguing a grain reserve is unnecessary despite looming policy questions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
Congress
Agriculture
Earl L Butz
Senate Agriculture Committee
National Farmers Union
NFU
Tony T. Dechant
USDA
Department
Butz
Farm Land Price Up Five Percent In 1971
Washington AP reports by year end November 1971 the average price of farm land rose five percent the largest gain in two years. The Agriculture Department Economic Research Service says land averaged 205 dollars per acre versus 195 dollars in November 1970.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
REAP Cutbacks In Nixon Plan
Nixon administration proposes a 1973 REAP budget of 140 million dollars, a 55.5 million cut from 1972, targeting the Rural Environmental Assistance Program. Congress has repeatedly restored prior reductions, and hearings will scrutinize the plan this spring.
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Don Kendall
Washington (Ap
Nixon
Rural Environmental Assistance
Congress
East Central Hog Show Scheduled for February 21
The Lincoln County Park Producer's Association hosts the East Central Missouri Market Hog Show at the Troy Auction barn on Highway 61 North in Troy. Weigh-in starts at 9 am with a junior judging contest at 11 am. Consigners may enter two barrows or gifts per weight class in commercial or purebred divisions, weight ranges 190-220 and 220-250 pounds, with a $2 entry fee per animal returned as prize money. no pre-entry required.
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Bu Vomermuth
Montgomery
Commodity futures post record year in 1971 trade
Washington AP Commodity futures trading on government regulated markets rose to new highs in 1971. The Agriculture Department reports total futures volume reached 11,918,500 contracts, up 3 percent from 1970, while the value of trading climbed to an estimated $123.7 billion, surpassing 1970’s $107.6 billion.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Commodity Exchange Authority
Several Livestock Programs Set in Missouri Events
Montgomery City notes multiple livestock programs through February. The Missouri All-Breed Gift Show and Sale occurs Jan 29 in Columbia with judging at 9 a.m. followed by a junior judging contest and a sale after lunch. Feb 3–4 features the Missouri Cattle Feeding Seminar at the Columbia Livestock Center. Feb 11–12 brings the Spring Park Producer Association Market Hog Show and Equipment display. The East-Central Pork Producer Market Hog Show is Feb 21 at the Troy Auction Barn with a Feb 29 awards banquet at St Alphonsus School Millwood. Rules and extension centers provide details.
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Montgomery City
A.m
Livestock Center
Columbia
Kenneth Monforth
Colorado
Spring Park Producer Association
Troy
Highway 81
Lincoln
Montgomery
Warren
Pike
Ralls
St. Alphonsus School
Millwood
Lincoln County Livestock Meetings and Sales Schedule
Marketing Meeting for Lincoln County Livestock Producers in Old Monroe at 2am on Saturday March 11 precedes the second Spring Tested Bear Sale at the Livestock Center in Columbia. On Wednesday March 22 at 6 30 p m the Lincoln County Beef Producers Association hosts its Spring Banquet at St Alphonsus School in Millwood.
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Lincoln County
Old Monroe
Columbia
Lincoln County Beef Producers Association
St. Alphonsus School
Millwood
Winter Hog Crop Being Held Down By Farmers
Agriculture Department report shows farmers plan to farrow 8.5 million sows from December to May, a 10 percent cut from last season. The 10 corn belt states expect about 9 percent lower production in December through May. Hog prices have risen to about 20 dollars per hundredweight in major Midwest markets from 15 a year ago, still below early 1970 highs of 27.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Midwest
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Angus Assn
Sale
Consolidated Electric Co-Op
Federal Land Bank Association OF Mexico
Mexico, MO
East Central
Farm & Orschirlns Home Store
Mystery Farm
Mexico Area
Animal Health
EEE
Do Hat
S' Mone
Venicle
Orscheln
P.O
Fruehauf Corporation
Market St
St. Louis
MFA
Laddonia
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