Fertilizer crunch warned by industry official
Edwin M. Wheeler president of the Fertilizer Institute told the Federal Power Commission fertilizer shortages could restrict U.S. food production for the first time since World War II due to inadequate natural gas supplies for fertilizer feedstock. He urged high priority for plants producing fertilizer and noted January fertilizer use rose 7 percent despite rail car shortages and bad weather, reflecting strong 1973 demand spurred by Nixon administration crop targets.
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Don Fendall
Washington (Ap
Armers
Edwin M. Wheeler
The
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Wheeler
Federal ‘Power Commission
FPC
Regulatory
Federal Power Commission
Nixon
Wheat Exports Up 28 Percent Across Four Nations
Washington AP reports U S Canada Australia and Argentina exported 25.2 million tons of wheat in the July December period. Despite Australia’s smaller crop, all four nations show gains with the United States alone delivering about 12.8 million tons, up 76 percent from the prior year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
United States
Canada
Australia
Argentina
U.S
Calf Scours Vaccine Approved for Sale
The Agriculture Department approved Norden Laboratories and University of Nebraska developed vaccine Scourvax Reo for calf scours. Norden, a Smith Kline subsidiary, said the product is now available. Calf scours is a highly contagious diarrhea disease of newborn calves caused by a virus.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Norden Laboratories
University of Nebraska
Norden
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories
Philadelphia
Parity ratio for 73 looks best in years
Washington AP report notes the farm price parity ratio for 1973 may be the strongest in a decade. January hit 80 percent and February 82 percent, highest since 1966, while 1972 averaged 74 percent. Analysts discuss balance of prices received and expenses, with 1952 last full-year 100 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Nixon
Grass Tetany Progress Being Made At Last
Ross L. Swofford notes grass tetany a cattle metabolic issue tied to low magnesium. Daily magnesium prevents the disease. in high risk cases about 2 ounces per cow daily. Mixing in mineral feeds helps, but consistent intake is hard. Case reports and pasture management requests are invited before April 15.
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Ross L. Swofford
Virginia
Pfander
University Animal Science Research Center
Columbia
Farmers Take 40 Cents Of Food Dollar Last Year
Agriculture Department reports farmers received 40 cents of each dollar spent on food at supermarkets last year the highest since 1969 when it was 41 cents. The farm share was 38 cents in 1971 and 39 in 1970, marking the fourth time in the past decade that farmers obtained 40 cents from the consumer food dollar.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Production Up in January Red Meat Output Rises
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department said red meat production rose 7 percent in January from December and was about 6 percent higher than a year earlier. The update notes gains across beef and pork sectors, reflecting stronger processing activity and demand.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
SCS Help Is Still Available Hill Reports
The announcement of REAP cost sharing funds ending for conservation work has prompted inquiries from farmers about continued technical assistance on soil and water conservation. Terry Hill, district conservationist with the Soil...
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SCS
Hill Reports
Terry Hill
Conservation Service Help Remains Available in Audrain County
Despite staff reductions, the Conservation Service continues to provide planning surveying designing staking and construction checking for conservation practices through the SCS office. Mr Hill notes technicians are ready to assist Audrain County landowners with conservation problems and directs those needing help to contact the district office on Highway 84 east of Mexico for service.
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SCS
Hill
Audrain County
Highway 84
Mexico
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