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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
4
Washington AP says hog producers can expect good prices at least through early 1976 due to cutbacks in breeding herds since last summer and lower slaughter. First quarter pork output fell 10 percent, with further declines expected April to June. Prices to rise to summer peaks, aided by higher corn costs and cattle price trends.
Dale Schwarre from Audraio County Extension Center explains ironweed is a tough perennial weed. Timing is crucial for chemical control with 2,4-D ester best in early vegetative growth, within one to two weeks, at one pound acid equivalent per acre. Costs run 2.25 to 2.50 per acre. alternatives with lespedeza or white clover exist, with varying tolerances and longer treatment times. Read the label for cattle removal, usually one week.
The article warns buyers they may pay more than necessary for non selective weed control, citing prices from 8.60 to 15.95 per gallon plus freight and suggesting a typical cost around 15.00 per gallon. It cautions against purchases from strangers and urges asking for University test results before buying, also noting maple bladder gall mites on silver maples and peach leaf curl in home orchards with recommended fall or spring sprays. A separate item notes a $75,000 pig feeder feed suit in Reno County District Court over pig deaths allegedly linked to a faulty mix.
Agronomy Field Day will be held on Thursday June 12 at Bradford Farm with tours from 7:00 to 11:00 am and lunch provided. Audrain County residents can call 581 3231 for rides. cars depart at 8:15 am. Ten stops cover legumes, weed control, climate assessment, pasture stocking, forage beef, small grains, soil fertility, drift reduction, double cropping with wheat and soybeans, and Missouri cropping systems. Directions: I 70 to Route 7 five miles east of Columbia, five miles south. signs and map show Bradford Farm.
MU Extension Center urges farmers to ready bins for wheat harvest by cleaning ceilings walls and floors and removing old grain. After sweeping and vacuuming crews should spray interior with Malathion or Methoxychlor per gallon of water, then wait two to three weeks before adding new grain. maintain rodent proofing and fresh bait as needed.
Washington AP reports the 1975 corn crop is nearly all planted and off to a good start with 96 percent planted by June 1, far above last year's pace. Soybeans also progress rapidly. Illinois leads soy planting at 87 percent while Iowa corn is largely planted and emerging.
Washington AP reports prices for baling twine and wire are sliding as supplies grow. Natural fiber twine likely drops below 30 to 40 a bale, synthetic 25 to 35, with summer outlook near 20 and 17 respectively. wire may fall from 30–35 per 100 pound box to about 25.
The USDA reports the Soviet Union plans to expand meat poultry and milk output and will rely on imports for feed despite a weaker grain harvest. It notes continued heavy imports of wheat and feed grains and projects variable shipments in 1975 76 while forecasting favorable world crop prospects.
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