Farm fuel shortage persists despite farmer demands
Washington AP report: Agriculture Department week to March 21 shows farm fuel supply remains tight to very tight in 16 states, with some Mississippi Tennessee Ohio and Kansas counties labeled very critical. Wet weather delayed field work in eight states. Prices rose since November: gasoline up 29 percent, diesel 38 percent, LP gas 21 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ohio
Kansas
North Carolina
Kentucky
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Oregon
Farmers' share of food dollar rises to 46 cents
AP reports the farmer's share of the U S food dollar reached 46 cents in 1973, the highest since 1952, as farm prices rose and middleman margins grew. A market basket cost consumers about $1 537, up 17 3 percent from 1972, with the farm share up six cents from 1972.
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Washington
J Markups
Agriculture Department
U.S
USDA
Man Raises Destructive Corn Borers in Missouri Study
G M Chippendale, University of Missouri Columbia entomologist, cultivates about 2000 southwestern corn borers monthly on artificial diets to dissect their life cycle. He targets the eight month hibernation to disrupt maturation, tests hormone boosts to prolong dormancy, and explores triggers for egg laying and feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
G. M
Mike) Chippendale
Arizona
Missouri
Alabama
University of Missouri-Columbia
Chippendale
Mexico
Veal declines as cuts in dairying reshape meat market
Washington AP report notes veal fading in the United States as dairy cow numbers fall and high cattle prices push calves into beef production. Heifers slaught ered for veal decrease while steers feed for beef. 1973 veal per capita 1.8 pounds vs 2.2 in 1972 and 6.1 in 1960, with beef and chicken per capita consumption rising over time.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
U.S
USDA
France
Charolais Breeders Sale Marks 11th MCBA Event in Missouri
The 11th Annual MCBA State Show Sale and Meeting unfolds in Columbia with an 8:30 a.m. pre sale and 1:00 p.m. auction at the University of Missouri Livestock Center. Judge Al Kennett, Miss Charolais Penny Nash, and auctioneer Al Clough lead the weekend activities, with consignors from multiple farms and a banquet at the Ramada Inn featuring speaker Derry Brownfield followed by dancing.
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MCBA
Columbia
University of Misssouri Livestock Center
al Kennett
New London
Kennett
University of Missouri
Penny Nash
Charolais
Missouri
Winston-Salem
N. C
al Clough
Iowa
ABC Ranch
Martinsburg
Adair Charolais
Chilhowee
John Barnes Charolais
Mexico
Bayone Farms
Huntsville
H. B
Mark Pratt
Parkville
LaFerme Prewitt, Inc
Clarksville
Repelmar Farms
Versailles
Romar Ranch
Higbee
Shearbrook Land & Livestock
Ozark
Verner & Virgie Shoop
Rothville
Spain
Richards
Douglas Stoll
Wintergreen
Melvin Trammell
Kingdom City
Twin Oaks
Holli
Ramada Inn
Derry Brownfield
Don't Switch To Early Maturing Corn Types
MEXICO MO LEDGER advises against switching to early maturity corn if planting is late. Research shows June 20 plantings still yield best with 115 day varieties, while nitrogen efficiency varies by planting date. Early planted corn has more leaf area for sunshine, but later plantings can outgrow yields and risk reductions compared with milo and soybeans.
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R. A. Kimmel
Illinois
Home Gardens Set for Sharp Rise in 1974
Extension horticulturist Ray Rothenberger urges planning now for more home vegetable gardens in 1974. With higher fuel costs, homeowners can save by growing easy crops in small spaces or containers, choosing well adapted varieties, improving soil, and ensuring good sunlight and drainage to yield a productive, pleasant garden.
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Ray Rothenberger
Baling wire shortage expected for 1974 haying season
Washington AP reports farmers will face tighter baling wire supplies in 1974 as imports and domestic production may fall short by about 30 percent if current rates and requirements persist. The department noted the situation mirrors 1973.
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Washington (Ap
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