Costs and pressures in hog production budgets
Analyzes 1971 and 1973 hog production costs in the MIA program with figures for feed, labor, and other costs. Details labor rates, marketing, and impact of high feed costs on total costs, showing 1971 costs at 18.83 per cwt and 1973 at 34.06 per cwt, stressing vulnerability despite profits. Notes future feed cost volatility and urges monitoring of corn yields. Includes corn deficiency symptoms for corn fields and factors affecting plant nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Schwarre
Leroy _Rottman
University of Missouri
MIA
Ball Park
Fuel Shortage May Hurt Grain
A National Grain and Feed Association spokesman told a Senate subcommittee that fall fuel shortages could impair grain drying and foster mold growth including Aspergillus flavus, producing aflatoxin. He warned that high moisture grain awaiting conditioning may develop mycotoxins, risking destruction or non food use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Grain and Feed Association
James V. Hauser
Eldora
Iowa
Senate
Soybeans Need More Potassium in Missouri Soils
Harold Sterrett highlights Missouri soil tests showing 57 percent of soybean land with less than 200 lbs potash per acre. When potash is low, plant potassium drops, limiting yields. Potash is a cheap, essential nutrient as soybeans command high prices. a 50 bushel crop may remove 180 lbs K2O per acre, four times per bushel versus corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sterrett
Missouri
Agronomy Department
University of Missouri
ASCS Reporting Date Extended
The reporting date for planted acres under feed grain programs has been extended to July 13, per Mrs. Mary Bosler of the ASCS office. The state office changed plans and notified all area offices. The previous date was July 1. Raise your mower to three inches in warmer, drier conditions per Rudy Zuroweste. Nicely sharpen blades and consider light N for color. Avoid fertilizing after mid June. Tomato pruning advice from M A Guide 6460 covers staking and pruning advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bosler
ASCS
Rudy Zuroweste
St. Louis Area
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Land Bank Association OF Mexico
Mexico Livestock Center
Consolidated Electric Co- OP
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Bright. Agri-Flying Inc
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Jay
MFA
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Storch Ford Mercury, Inc
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Farmstead Automation
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