Farm Work Force Stabilizes as Production Rises
The Agriculture Department reports a leveling off in hired farm labor at about 2.71 million for 1974, up slightly from 1973, with broader production gains. Migrant workers rose to 209,000, wages averaged $16.60 daily, and total earnings including off-farm work reached about $2,737 per worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kendall
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Pastures in good shape across nation this spring
Washington AP report notes ample rainfall across most of the nation has kept livestock pastures and ranges in good condition entering summer. As of July 1 the pasture and range feed index averaged 88 percent, six points above last year and five above the 10-year average. areas in southeastern Colorado, northeastern New Mexico and northeastern North Carolina were classified as very poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Colorado
New Mexico
North Carolina
USDA Ends 60 Year Broomcorn Statistics
The Agriculture Department will stop reporting broomcorn data after noting a sharp decline in acreage and limited production to three states Colorado New Mexico and Oklahoma. The piece traces historical highs from 536 000 acres in 1923 to 7 300 acres in 1974 with prices peaking at 801 per ton in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
USDA
Colorado
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Southwest
Corn
H. James Tippett
Statistical Reporting Service
Mexico
Tippett
Hogs Farm Tour Highlights Irrigation and Hog Production
A Wednesday tour on July 23 visits Fred Kohl Vandalia Farm, Bill Kohl farm, and Norad Enterprise Farms to inspect irrigated corn and center pivot irrigation from a reservoir plus confinement farrowing and hog finishing. R-6 Young Farmers sponsors with Extension Center aid. buses from R-4 School. meet times at 1:00 p m or 1:30 p m. contact Clarence Ray or Dale Schwarre for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R-G
Scotts Corner
Fred Kohl
William Kohl
Norad Enterprise Farms
Vandalia
Bill Kohl
Norad
R-6
R-4
Clarence Ray
Dale Schwarre
Armontrout Named to Audrain FmHA Committee
Clarence H. Armontrout of Centralia is appointed to the Audrain Farmers Home Administration Committee by state director John O. Foster. The three member panel also includes Edward H. Hooke Jr. and Wesley C. Pehle. The committee sets loan eligibility, credit limits, and recommendations for loans to individuals, farms, and rural groups. Don V. Weinhoff serves as county supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Armontrout
Centralia
Farmers Home Administration
John O. Foster
Mr. Armontrout
Audrain County
Aacre County
Fmha
Sai
Don V. Weinhoff
Mexico
Audrain
Fruit Crops Look Good Too In 1975 Harvest
Agriculture Department forecast shows a strong year for fruit with 1975 apple crop projected at 7.3 billion pounds up 13 percent from last year and the prior high. Peach output tops 2.9 billion pounds, up 1 percent from June and 3 percent above 1974. Pears rise to 750,790 tons, Bartletts 518,000 tons, in Washington Oregon and California, while California grape crop reaches 4.2 million tons up 12 percent from 1974 and 6 percent above the 1965 record. Sweet cherries reach 148,850 tons and tart cherries 155,080 tons, up 4 and 17 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Oregon
California
Brazil's Soybean Plans Stir Concern In US Report
A USDA Foreign Agricultural Service assessment warns Brazil may sustain an unprecedented expansion of soybean output, potentially reaching 10.75 million tons in 1976 and up to 15 million by 1980, raising concerns among U.S. growers about maintaining market dominance. The report cites Brazil's rise from 1.5 million tons in 1970 to an estimated 9.6 million in 1975, with November December planting for 1976 and area expansion as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Brazil
U.S
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
United States
USDA
Soviet Union
Garth W. Thorburn
The
Peru
Argentina
Colombia
Thorburn
Refreezing Of Foods Now Considered OK
Rutgers expert says refreezing partly frozen or thawed foods is safe and may reduce quality. Dr. Walter A. Maclinn notes early caution was marketing, not safety, and advises reshuffling packages for air circulation. USDA chemist Gaudagni agrees fruits and vegetables may be refrozen several times with potential flavor impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Maclinn
Rutgers University
Food Science Department
Maclinn
Clarence Birdseye
Birdseye
D. G. Gantagni
United States Department of Agriculture
Berkley
Calif
Gaudagni
Angus Field Days promote Angus breed nationwide event
About 4000 people are expected to attend Angus Field Days over two days in July 2021. The event is billed as the largest breed promotion in any state. Programs cover judging, grooming, showmanship, tattooing, clipping and demonstrations. Local Central Missouri field days list several venues and times across Fulton Centralia Vandalia and Jefferson City with hosts Gary Ryan Ken Ryan Keith Schwarre Robert Jerman and John Frank at designated venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Missouri Area
Gary
Ken Ryan
Fulton
Millersburg
Rt. J
Farm
Callaway Rock Quarry
Keith Schwarre
Centralia
Robert Jerman
Vandalia
Jefferson City Fair Grounds
John Frank
Jefferson City
Country Club Drive
Pasture Fertilization Tips from MFA Overseed with Legumes
Legumes added to existing pastures extend growth into dry months and improve forage quality. Missouri studies show higher calf gains and better conception rates on legume grass mixes, with economic gains from reduced fertilizer needs and improved herd performance. Seed costs are often offset by protein value in early forage production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of Missouri
University of Missouri Research
MFA
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Montgomeryshire
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