Feeding Expenses Drop Leaves Cattle Producers Losses
A Department of Agriculture analysis shows second quarter feed costs fell, yet cattle producers still incurred losses. For a 1,050-pound steer in the Corn Belt, estimated production cost was about 477 dollars April to June, down from 537 dollars in the prior quarter. Break-even prices rose from 39.98 to 44.67 dollars per 100 pounds when accounting for all costs, indicating ongoing financial pressure despite lower feed outlays.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Corn Belt
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Economic Research Service
Soviet Winter Wheat Prospects Signal Strong Harvest
The Agriculture Department reports good prospects for the USSR to harvest a bumper winter wheat crop, with a 1973 yield averaging 40 bushels per acre and total production near 49 million metric tons. The USSR expects better yields in 1974, while the U.S. winter wheat crop is forecast at a record 1.4 billion bushels with 30.3 bushels per acre.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S
Ussr
USDA
Popcorn Acreage Increase Expected for 1974 Harvest
Washington AP Farmers anticipate a record popcorn harvest this year since 1968. The July Crop Reporting Board says 1974 popcorn for harvest totals 184,100 acres, up 23 percent from last year, led by Iowa with 48,000 acres and Indiana second with 34,000 acres.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Iowa
Indiana
Audrain County Extension calendar of 4-H events
The list covers July to September with events including Cattle Feeding Tour July 19 Homemakers Council July 19 Cow and Calf Clinic July 22 4-H Council Officers July 25 Audrain 4-H Council July 31 4-H Educational Events Day August 8 Audrain 4-H Fair August 10 13 and 14 District and Area 4-H Judging Day August 15 Farm Tour August 22 Call Sale August 29 Outlook Meeting August 29 University Extension Council September 3 Park Producers Meeting September 5 Bradford Farm Field Day September 7 State 4-H Day September 16 What s New in Clothing Details are at the Audrain County Extension Center at the courthouse.
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Homemakers Council
University Extension Council
Park Producers Meeting
Bradford Farm
Audrain County Extension Center
Inflation Raises Farm Family Living Costs
Inflation and higher prices push farm families to spend more on living. A study by Jim Lewellen shows 60 families spent an average of 10 500 last year with food at 1 969 and home produced meat valued at 371. Other major costs include income tax and social security 1 321 and clothing 873. PCA Missouri and Kansas data suggest 1973 9 500 to 10 000+ likely for 1974. Family living reduces net income available for debt and investment.
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Harold Sterrett
Jim Lewellen
Department of Agricultural Economics
MIA
Kansas
PCA
Missouri
Stay In Hogs Says Specialist
Columbia Missouri hog prices and rising feed costs worry producers yet University of Missouri Columbia farm management specialist Leroy Rottmann urges farmers to stay in hogs. He cites Missouri Mail-In Records showing feeder pig labor and management earnings across 1969 to 1973, noting solid profits four years out of five and breakeven the fifth.
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Columbia
Leroy Rottmann
University of Missouri-Columbia
Missouri
Missouri Mail-In
Rottmann
Fruit Tree Plantings Gain Interest for Home Gardens
Rising costs spark hobby planting of fruit trees in home landscapes. Choose sunny, well drained sites and space for growth. Ensure proper pollination with multiple varieties when needed and prefer dwarf forms for easier pruning and earlier fruiting. Regular insect and disease control supports healthy fruit quality.
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Ray Rothenberger
Land Bank offers planned loans for agricultural financing
You come to the Land Bank for extra years and a reasonable rate, since the bank was created for that. Yet your reasons for borrowing and your prospering matter too. Visit us to see how we can help meet your goals with a carefully planned loan.
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Land Bank
Monroe Young Farmers Tour Sponsorship Details
The Monroe City Young Farmers Association sponsors a July 19 and 20, 1974 tour of 15 farms and agri businesses in the district. The fourth annual Missouri Young Farmers tour expects over 700 participants. past tours drew 500 to 600. The state association is backed by the State Department of Agriculture Education. each chapter with 60 plus units is linked to a local vocational ag department.
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Monroe City Young Farmers Association
Missouri Young Farmers
Missouri
Missouri Young Farmers Association
State Department of Agriculture Education
Monroe City
Young Farmer
Montgomery Pork Carcass Class Set For Monday
The 10th Annual Montgomery County and Junior Pork Carcass Classes will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Monday July 22. Hogs are weighed numbered and tattooed from 7:00 a.m. The county show starts 8:00 p.m. with the junior show around 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors may enter two hogs per county weight class and a junior exhibitor may add three. Weight limits 200-240 pounds. Trophies premiums for carcass placings. More info in Fair Catalogue or University Extension Center.
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Montgomery City
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
University Extension Center
Tips On Showing Beef Cattle in Montgomery County
A grooming school for Montgomery County Youth, supervised by Russ Brannen and funded by Kent Feed and Middletown Feed and Supply with the County Extension Council, demonstrated grooming, clipping, blocking and showmanship. It advised acclimating calves to feeding and watering gear before fairs and bringing own water to avoid stress from new troughs.
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Montgomery City
Montgomery County
Russ Brennen
Kent Feed
Middletown Feed and Supply
Montgomery County University Extension Council
Brannen
Fall Army Worm Larvae Are Found In Missouri Corn
Fall army worm larvae were found on corn in central Missouri by University of Missouri Extension Entomologists. Infestation was low and not of economic importance, but late corn and sorghum may be vulnerable. Monitor for population increase and apply chemicals if 20 to 25 percent of plants under three feet show feeding.
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University of Missouri Extension
University of Missouri Extension Center
Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Drops In June
Missouri June motor fuel tax receipts fell sharply from May after large emergency allocations boosted totals in May. For the first half of the year, tax revenues were down 7.5 percent from a year earlier, as officials expect gradual improvement though the year’s gap may persist.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Highway Commission
Missouri
Lyle McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Butz Sees Bright Future In New Era For Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told President Nixon that American agriculture achieved unmatched progress last year and began a new era of freedom and opportunity for farmers. He noted higher farm prices and income, near doubling of exports, but warned price controls created weather, fuel, and production cost pains plus market disruptions. Backlogs in cattle and lower livestock output were linked to government market uncertainty and intervention.
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Washington
Earl Butz
Nixon
Butz
Republic
U.S
Nixon Butz
Breeders Show At Hampshire Conference Opens July 23
The 36th National Hampshire Meat Hog Conference will run July 23 24 25 and 26 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield IA with exhibitors Jim Foster Walter Northcutt A Ruben Edwards and Danny Lewis among participants. Hampshire Swine Registry secretary Larry L Rus says the event draws swine industry insiders to view about 450 hogs and attract roughly 750 spectators.
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Springfield
Jim Foster
Montgomery City
Walter Northcutt
Middletown
A. Ruben Edwards
Danny Lewis
Curryville
Larry L. Rus
Hampshire Swine Registry
Rus
Miss Hopkins and Miss Power Crowned At Sedalia Angus Show
Pattie Hopkins of Auxvasse won top honors in showmanship at the Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show in Sedalia. She earns a spot in the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest in Dallas on July 29 30. Sheri Power of Paris with Premier Erica LB took reserve grand champion. Both were elected to the association board of directors.
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Ledgerland
Pattie Hopkins
Auxvasse
Missouri
Dallas
Tex
Sheri Power
Erica LB
Paris
Miss Power
Miss Hopkins
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