Farm Wheat and Corn Acreages Drop in 1972 USDA Report
The Agriculture Department says farmers will harvest five percent less wheat and ten percent fewer acres of corn in 1972. Total acres planted fall three percent to about 308 million across crops, with soybeans and cotton rising. Wheat production may fall to 1.56 billion bushels from 1.64. Export demand shapes shifts in grain use and government programs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
ISDA
Carroll G. Brunthaver
Soviet Union
Brunthauer
U.S
Brunthaver
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Hard Hats Advice From National Safety Council
National Safety Council urges protective headgear for farm and ranch tasks including construction, machinery repair, operating equipment in orchards, work around low doors, blasting, tree felling, firefighting, electrical work, and even rural recreation like snowmobiling and trail biking.Farm Department guidance ends abruptly.
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National Safety Counci
Farm Department
Irrigation systems dispose of livestock wastes
University of Missouri experts promote irrigation disposal as a labor saving, year round waste solution for large livestock operations. Lagoons and pits needed for storage. Gated pipe, hand-move and traveling gun sprinklers adapt to terrain and costs.
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Missouri
Mark Peterson
University of Missouri-Columbia
Peterson
Protective Equipment Promoted For Farm Workers
The Agricultural Safety Engineer for the National Safety Council stresses PPE for farmers amid hazards from machinery livestock and chemicals. Foot injuries eye protection and respiratory gear are highlighted with advice on sturdy safety footwear goggles and heat treated glasses. The piece notes safety gear availability and a move by the Agriculture Department granting poultry processors six months to update labeling before consumer disclosure.
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William J. Fletcher
National Safety Council
Fletcher
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