Rural theft precautions for farms and homes in Missouri
Rural residents face increasing burglary risk with better roads and valuable farm gear. The article quotes Leon Whitler of Cape Mutual Insurance advising protections such as tagging livestock, marking items, lighting sheds, repairing fences, locking buildings, limiting vehicle access, neighbor checks, reporting suspicious activity, using security aids, watchdogs, and CB radio alerts to deter thieves and aid after thefts.
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Leon Whitter
Cape Mutual Insurance Company
Cape Girardeau
Cape Mutual
Missouri
Whitler
Merle Vanderpoo
Rudy Brothers
Sheriff's Office
Police Department
Sheriff's Offices
Livestock Feeding Tips In Pamphlet From Extension Center
New publications at the Extension Center in Mexico present Guide 2054 on whole shelled corn rations for beef cattle and Guide 2355 on by-products damaged feeds and non traditional feed sources for swine. Benefits cited include reduced processing costs and improved feed conversion from using dry whole corn in high concentrate beef rations. The swine guide covers energy substitutions such as high moisture corn corn silage moldy damaged grain bakery waste and potatoes with protein substitutes including soybeans fish meal skim milk brewers grains and more.
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Mexico
Large Motors Demonstration Set
A demonstration of soft start electric motors and rotorvorters will be held on Wednesday May 28 at 1 30 p m at the 4 H Center south of Mexico. Fred Prelsberg of Bank Electrical Industries will discuss phase converters and soft start motors. Consolidated Electric Cooperative will discuss rates for single and 3 phase power. All farmers contractors and dealers are welcome to attend. The meeting addresses the need for large motors in grain handling and irrigation. For more information contact the Extension Center.
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Dale Schnarre
Mexico
Fred Prelsberg
Bank Electrical Industries
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
Extension Center
Audrain County farmers urged to sign up for 1975 conservation program
Audrain County ASCS director Mrs. Mary Bosler announced that farmers may sign up for the 1975 Conservation Program. Initial sign-up ends May 16, with late sign-ups still receiving consideration. Eligible practices include pasture improvement ponds terraces diversions structures sod waterways forestry and wildlife lagoons and limestone to aid soil improvement. Soil tests are required for pasture improvement and limestone. SCS will design mechanical practices. Contact the Audrain County ASCS office during sign-up or before starting the practice.
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Audrain County
Mary Bosler
ASCS
Soil Conservation Service
Record Bean Crop Would Build Reserve
Washington report says a near record soybean crop this year amid export uncertainty and weaker livestock demand could lift 1976 carryover to roughly 270–300 million bushels. Prices have fallen from $8.17 to $5.31 per bushel with loans and price supports under discussion in farm bills.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
House
Senate
USDA
U.S
Soviet to expand grain storage by one third by 1980
Washington reports that the Soviet Union plans to boost grain storage facilities by nearly one third by 1980. U.S. experts say better handling could save much of the crop lost annually due to poor storage. An Agriculture Department analyst notes about 10 percent of the harvest is wasted on average from inadequate facilities.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Fletcher R. Pope Jr
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
Pope
Farm Survey To Determine Crops and Livestock Numbers
Missouri farmers will be surveyed in late May and early June for the Crop and Livestock Reporting Service to determine 1975 spring planted acreages and livestock counts. The state statistician says cooperation is vital for reliable data to guide future production and marketing decisions amid price uncertainty and rising costs.
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Missouri
Missouri Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Don Bay
Bay
Missouri Fencing Laws Outline Guide Released by Extension Center
A Missouri fencing and boundary laws guide aids readers with common disputes. It explains duties to confine animals, trespassing animal issues, division fences, and boundary lines, plus how laws are applied. The Mexico Ledger offers photo copying services for 25 cents per page.
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Missouri
Mexico
Farm Crop and Price Index Rise in Missouri
The April prices received index for all farm products reached 178 percent of the 1967 average, per the Missouri Crop and Livestock Reporting Service, just 6 points shy of April 1974. Meat animal prices rose enough to offset lower milk and egg prices, lifting the Livestock and Livestock Products Index to 156 percent. The All-Crops Index gained 7 points on higher feed grains and soybean prices, while the Food Grains Index fell 1 point on wheat pricing. The Missouri corn hog ratio for April stood at 14.5, up 0.1 from March and 17 points above April 1974.
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Missouri Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Missouri
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