Protein levels in cattle rations may not always boost gains
Livestock expert Ross L. Swofford reports that yearlings fed grain and silage do well on about 10.5 percent crude protein, with some gains possible if plant proteins raise to 11–12 percent on high grain rations. Across studies, removing protein supplements at later stages did not hinder performance and sometimes improved feed efficiency, while urea often underperformed compared with soybean meal.
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Ross L. Swofford
Ohio
Towa
Kansas
Illinois
Nebraska
Farm Income Highest But So Are Big Debts
Washington AP reports that farmers earned a record 1974 net income of 26.1 billion while facing debt near 94 billion by Jan 1, 1975. Farm assets are projected to reach a record 521 billion next Jan 1, with asset growth outpacing debt growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
US Farm Exports Expected to Hit 20 Billion Dollars
The Agriculture Department predicts farm exports will rise 55 percent this fiscal year to a record 20 billion dollars. China and Japan are major buyers with Western Europe also a large market. outlook for next year remains tentative amid oil crisis and currency effects.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
China
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
Peoples Republic of China
Japan
Europe
Sheep Still Going Downhill in Hurdling Herd Decline
The Agriculture Department reports a continuing decline in the national sheep and lamb herd. Early 1973 births in Kansas Texas and California totaled 1 626 000 head, down 11 percent. Texas lambing ran late, contributing to the drop. In seven states feedlots held 878 000 head on March 1, down 6 percent. Poultry growers posted record gross incomes as prices for broilers and turkeys rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Texas
California
Crop Reporting Board
Cattlemen Forecast Hard Year Ahead For Herds
RELOIT Kan AP Cattlemen warn losses may push some from business next year as fat cattle buildup and a truckers strike depress market incentives. Finney of Fort Cobb Okla cites $1 billion in losses and a 35 percent drop in feedlot placements last February. Prospects hinge on demand and higher feed and replacement costs, with possible beef shortages in 60 to 90 days without rebound. KLA President Robinson notes a $100 million industry loss last year and many producers pausing new feedings until conditions improve.
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Reloit
Kan
Wray Finney
Fort Cobb
Okla
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Kansas
Kansas Livestock Association
Finney
KLA
Claire Robinson
Cedar Point
Kansas Livestock Industry
Robinson
Early spring lawn weeds and control methods
This guide explains how chickweed henbit and deadnettle invade lawns, how they seed and regrow, and how early spring herbicides like Silvex and 2 4-D can reduce them. It notes best application conditions mild days near 60°F, spray coverage advantages, and cautions about drift and multi-year control.
Farm Fuel Meet Tonight In Columbia
Jefferson City MO The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced a 7 30 p m fuel concern meeting in Columbia with two panels of agriculture and fuel officials A question panel features area farmers Silas McCubbin Clark George Trial and David Wedding Moderator Gene Cunningham Ken Koonse John L Sanders and Ed Constein respond to queries The session aims to discuss the current fuel situation for farmers possible shortages in central Missouri and strategies to obtain fuel The meeting at West Junior High School West Worley and Clinkscales Rd Columbia is one of five planned across the state Farmers are urged to attend.
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Jefferson City
Columbia
James B. Boillot
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Silas McCubbin
Clark
George Trial
David Wedding
Cairo
Gene Cunningham
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Ken Koonse
Federal Energy Office
John L. Sanders
Ed Constein
Agriculture Engineering
University of Missouri- Columbia
Boillot
Missouri
West Junior High School
West Worley
Clinkscales Rd
Meat price complaints expose three consumer illusions
Washington reports the Agriculture Department notes many meat price complaints and identifies three consumer myths about food marketing. The Economic Research Service says farmers and feeders faced losses and meat packers and retailers suffered during price ceilings, as cattle costs rose beyond slaughter values and market prices failed to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Department
Economic Research Service
Tested Bull Sale On April 5 At University of Mo Center
The spring Tested Bull Sale will be held Friday April 5 at the University of Mo Livestock Center in Columbia. Sale begins at 9:00 a.m. with 148 bulls from 70 Angus 60 Polled Herefords 12 Herefords 4 Simmentals and 2 Charolais aged 16 to 22 months. Bulls meet performance criteria including feeder gain 2.4 lbs daily weight 950 lbs at 365 days extension grade off feed 43 inch height and satisfactory semen test. six month breeders guarantee. Consignors from Audrain County include Carl A. Ahrens Martinsburg and Raboin Farms of Mexico. Catalogs available at the University Extension Center.
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University of Mo. Livestock Center
Columbia
Audrain County
Carl A. Ahrens
Martinsburg
Raboin Farms
Mexico
University Extension Center
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Anil Bank Couetdiot
Farm Credit
Feeral Land Bank Association OF Mexico
AWY
Ila
Monroe County
Putnam-Mexico Association
Middletown
Audrain
Ralls
Monroe
Pike
Ted Korte
Ted
LM Dyer Realty CO
Westbury Drive
St. Charles
Willie
Consolidated Electric Co- OP Hiway
Ray Rothenberger
W Mexico Lumber CO
du Pont Lorox
LOROX
Savag
Gusaning Fevet
Cancer Service
Bob Ferguson
MFA
Padta
Dale Schwarre
Soil Service
Soil Service Inc
Clyde Brown
Farm & Livestock Systems
P.O. Box E
Hwy
East Mexico
Division of
Eastern Missouri Harvestore Inc
John Marshall
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