Soviet to Buy American Wheat This Year Likely Says Butz
Washington reports by AP say weather in Soviet grain lands will cut harvests about ten percent from Moscow's goal. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz says intelligence suggests the Soviet Union will have to purchase American wheat, with a crop possibly exceeding two billion bushels and exports around 1.4 billion bushels, while a 24 hour notice is required for large sales.
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Crop Prospects Continue High in Key States
Washington reports moisture and heat bolster feed grain and soybean crops. In the Corn Belt, USDA weekly weather note says corn growth far ahead of normal by July 6. North central states show heights from 27 inches in South Dakota to 55 inches in Illinois, with Illinois growth more than double 1974 progress and 20 inches taller than normal. Iowa corn averaged 43 inches.
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Farm Dog Food Profitable Waste Not Edible
Washington AP report explains the Pet Food Institute’s stance that byproducts from plants processing meat and seafood create a profitable market for pet foods and lower human food costs. It notes past critiques by officials and the institute’s plan for a detailed survey after sensational claims about pets consuming food meant for people.
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Pessimism Over Soybean Price Rise
Government farm economists remain pessimistic about soybean price recovery amid a large 1975 harvest, ongoing export and use downturn, and potential downward price pressure from a bumper crop. Crushings trough near two-thirds capacity, with exports slipping to about 400 million bushels, the lowest in six years.
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Missouri ESCL chemists praised for automated analysis leadership
University of Missouri Columbia Experiment Station Chemical Laboratory leaders Prof. Charles W. Gehrke and Larry L. Wail Sr. showcase rapid automated methods for analyzing lysine and total protein in feeds and fertilizers. The system gains adoption in the Soviet Union, Europe, and England while aiding nationwide regulatory testing and nutrition research.
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