FHA Boosts Missouri Rural Housing Loan Limits
John Foster state director of the Farmers Home Administration announces the Missouri rural housing income limit increased from 8000 to 9100 dollars. A two child family may earn 10200 gross and still qualify. Loans run up to 33 years at 7.4 percent. Open country or towns under 10000 population. Local offices in Mexico and Montgomery City with hours and staff named.
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John ©. Foster
Farmers Home Administration
Missouri
Foster
FHA
Mexico
Montgomery City
Joseph T. Raine
Larry E. Bishop
Corn crop off to shaky start in key regions
Washington AP reports the 1973 corn crop is delayed by spring rains with 96 percent planted by June 17 but many fields behind schedule. Growth lag seen in the north central states while Illinois corn stands at about 10 inches. Soybeans and cotton also behind, winter wheat harvest delayed by cool wet weather. only about 1 percent of Kansas crop harvested versus 10 percent normally.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Illinois
South
Texas
Oklahoma
Delta States
Kansas
Farmers urged to report acres to ASCS in Audrain County
The Audrain County ASCS Office asks farm operators enrolled in the 1973 wheat and feed grain program to visit the county office in person to report planted acres and sign a compliance certification. Do not report by phone or mail. The final reporting date is July 2.
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Audrain County
ASCS
Time For Bin Cleaning Approaching For Grain Storage
OLAS warns that the time for small grain harvest is near and urges thorough bin cleaning. Bids should be cleaned, old grain removed, walls swept, spills cleaned, and damaged portions repaired to deter insects and birds. After sanitation, spray interior with a university recommended residual product 2 to 3 weeks before new grain.
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Ay Ae Olas
UMC Science and Technology
Farmers face tax discrimination claims by MU economist
University of Missouri economist Victor Jacobs argues farmers face higher income tax over time due to income volatility and uneven deductions. He contrasts steady workers with fluctuating farm income, suggests income averaging and cash accounting as partial fixes, and notes differing standard deductions. He also discusses pasture weeds and yellow trefoil in forage contexts.
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Columbia
Victor Jacobs
University of Missouri-Columbia
Jacobs
Plant Problems Increase In Wet Weather
Horticulturist Ray Rothenberger notes excessive rain slows plant growth, causes soil compaction, root injury, and nutrient loss. He advises breaking soil crusts, mulching, proper watering of new shrubs, and regular nitrogen side-dressing for vegetables and annuals. Disease risks include anthracnose, apple scab, mildew, and blackspot with suggested fungicide sprays.
Soybean Yield Contest Returns For 1973 In Audrain County
Dale Schwarze reports the University Extension Center MFA Grain Division and Audrain Soil Service will sponsor a soybean yield and profit contest in 1973. The aim is to boost efficiency and profits with a one bushel per acre gain equating to 80,000 extra bushels and about 400,000 dollars in added county income at nine dollars per bushel. A new award honors the highest yield grower who has not previously entered.
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Dale Schwarze
University Extension Center
MFA _ Grain Division
Audrain Soil Service
Audrain County
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Ffarm Credit
Federal Land Bank Association OF Mexico
E. Mexico
Willie
Consolidated Electric Co-Op
Stormer
Farmstead Automation
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Bright. Agri-Flying Inc
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