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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
3
Washington AP reports that Americans ate more meat in 1976 than ever before and may break the record again as the economy improves, though energy shortages and higher home heating costs may cut consumer income and curb demand early this year.
The Agriculture Department reports severe winter cold harms honey bee colonies nationwide. Heavy snow blocked hive inspections and feeding, with many beekeepers unable to check hives and some bees confined inside, raising fears of starvation and moderate to heavy losses. The report also notes meat demand dampened by cold weather, while beef and pork consumption per capita set records in 1976.
A March 9 gathering at Todds in Mexico will discuss farm decision making under uncertainty under the title Farming Strategies for the Years Ahead. Norlin Hein and Richard Rudel present background on weather exports government action and inflation followed by Herman Workman on decision making. Reservations at University Extension Center 581 3231.
USDA and FDA officials say about 9 percent of pork such as ham and pork chops tested from packing plants contained excessive sulfa drugs in late 1976. Of 576 hog carcasses, 62 exceeded the one tenth of a part per million limit, with 10 percent over three parts per million. While not seen as a health hazard for most people, allergy sufferers may be at risk.
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