Overturn Protection Saves Lives in Tractors
The National Safety Council notes about 2 400 agricultural deaths in 1970 with 1 000 from tractors and 600 from overturns. Protective cabs and safety belts could have saved roughly 90 percent of overturn fatalities, reducing injury by limiting roll and preventing crushing, while boosting comfort and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
The
Society of Automotive Engineers
Futures Market Soars to All Time High in 1972 Year
The Agriculture Department reported futures trading in farm commodities hit a record 148 billion dollars for the year ended June 30, with soybeans leading at over 3.9 billion dollars in value and 12.6 million contracts traded. Other highlights include rising pork bellies and live cattle futures, and a milk output rise of 2 percent in June. The report also notes farm land values climbed eight percent last year, with total farm real estate value at 228.6 billion dollars as of March 1, 1972.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Crop Reporting Board
California
Idaho
Wisconsin
Utah
Economic Research Service
ERS
Weekend Farm Guests Present Special Problems To Farmers
A farm visit can be a treat for city dwellers but offers hazards for guests especially children. Supervising visitors around animals buildings machinery ponds and farm roads reduces risk. Follow basic boating and swimming safety and warn about hidden hazards to prevent injuries or heart strain.
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Richard E. Phillips
University of Missouri-Columbia
Phillips
Our Service Dept
A-Ford
Lewis-Adams Ford
Centralia
Heim Equipment
Laddonia, Missouri
MFA Exchange
Centralia, Mo
Rex Johnson
Commerce Bank
Motor Bank
Hankin
Mexico
West Jackson
E. Liberty
F.d.1.c
Stamper Feed CO
Banquet Foods Corporation
Land’s
McClain
Wellsville
Montgomery City
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