ASCS Shakeup Seen After Top Officials Resign
Washington AP reports a major ASCS reshuffle follows the resignation of Palmby from the agency after joining Continental Grain. Possible promotions include Glenn A. Weir to Brunthaver’s post, with Frick staying on through the fall election, and Meade expected to lead the Export Marketing Service upon Lau rel C. Meade’s move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kendall
AP Farm
Washington
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Clarence D
Carroll G. Brunthaver
Palmby
Brunthaver
Glenn A. Weir
Senate
Kenneth E. Frick
Frick
Nixon
California
Weir
Laurel C. Meade
Meade
Indiana
American Soybean Association
Export Marketing Service
U.S
Clifford G. Pulvermacher
EMS
Continental Grain Co
Continental
Soybeans Need Research Says Spokesman
Harold Kuehn of the American Soybean Association told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that funding for soybean research is inadequate and hampers yield gains. He urged doubling the Cooperative State Research Service funds and increasing agricultural research support, noting recent low per acre yields and the need to boost world food supply and farmers’ profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kuehn
DuQuoin
Ill
American Soybean Association
U.S. Senate Subcommittee On Agriculture, Environmental and Consumer Protection
Hay
Kuehn
Cooperative State Research Service
Congress
Uehn
National Soybean Processors Association
Mr. Kuehn
U.S
New Wheat Allotments May Be Set
Garnett Culwell of the Audrain County ASC Committee says a 1973 wheat allotment may be created for farms without a 1972 allotment if they meet criteria. An automatic allotment will go to farms that had a 1972 allotment. Eligible operators must derive 50 percent or more of income from farming, have no other 1973 allotment, and have two years experience producing wheat in the last five years. Applications must be filed at the county office by July 1, 1972. Contact the county office to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Culwell
Audrain County
ASC
How To Keep Chiggers Ticks Off Outdoors
University of Missouri entomologist Leroy Peters outlines repellents and lawn treatments to prevent chiggers and ticks. Use DEET dimethyl phthalate or ethylhexanediol on clothing, shower after outdoor time, and spray lawns with approved insecticides to cover 1000 square feet per mix. Restrict pets and children during application and avoid runoff near crops or fish waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Peters
University of Missouri-Columbia Extension
Peters
Dry Weather Triggers Need for Irrigation Advice
Frank D. Miller urges Montgomery City area farmers to prepare for dry spells with planned irrigation. He cites Warrenton rainfall data showing June to August droughts, notes 1-inch irrigations could boost corn yields, and advises surveying water sources, ponds, wells, and storage possibilities. He recommends consulting Geological Survey, soil conservation, FmHA and ASC services and University Extension Center for system design and timing guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Miller
Montgomery City
Warrenton
Carl Robine
Missouri Conservation Commission
Geological Survey
Rolla
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration and
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services
A. S.C
Plant Swapping May Be Risky
Washington report warns that plant exchanges and gifts across communities can spread hitchhiking pests including insects viruses and disease organisms. Adequate precautions are needed as many pests are tiny and leave no visible signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
MFA Oil Problem Solving Service Promise
MFA Oil offers a free problem solving service for engine lubrication fuel storage contamination and performance. A staff member analyzes issues in the lab and in the field collaborates with local bulk plant managers to ensure a complete solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MFA Oil
MFA Oil Bulk
MFA
Vine Crops Require Plenty of Garden Space
Ray Rothenberger notes vine crops such as cucumber, cantaloupe, squash, watermelon, and pumpkin need ample space and are best in a large garden though some fit small plots. recommends trellising cucumbers and squash, warns soil warmth after frost, gives spacing by crop, soil preferences, watering cautions, and mentions gynoecious cucumber varieties like Spartan Valor, Gemini, and Spartan Dawn plus regular types Ashley and Triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rothenberger
Gemini
Ashley
Triumph
Samson
Supermarket
Saticoy
Wheat crop forecast for Missouri reaches 37 million bushels
The Agriculture Department estimated Missouri’s 1972 winter wheat crop at 37,050,000 bushels with a projected yield of 39 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Missouri
Department
Russia Seeks Grain Feed and Breeding Stock to Raise Protein
United States Agriculture Department report says short term growth in Soviet imports could come from grains, feedstuffs and breeding stock to improve protein in the diet. It notes Soviet plans through 1975 to boost livestock output and cites current U.S. exports of hides, skins and almonds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Russia
Soviet Union
Mexico
Lerger Page
United States
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AL Pulee
Corno
Corno Feed Products
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Laddonia
Clyde Brown
Greater ST. Louis Area
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