Soviets Seek Higher Protein Foods in Five Year Plan
Washington AP reports the Soviet Union aims to raise high protein food supplies by 2 percent in a five year program ending in 1973, amid signs of possible U.S. grain purchases. USDA analysts say 1973 production targets for meat milk and wool were cut but egg production remains priority, with Moscow talks continuing as rumors of further grain sales swirl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Agriculture Department
Fletcher Pope Jr
Economic Research Service
Russia
Pope
Asst
Carroll G. Brunthaver
Moscow
Claude W. Gifford
USDA
Peoples Republic of China
Laurel C. Meade
Export Marketing Service
United States
Mounds as livestock mud relief in outdoor lots
An agricultural engineer outlines low cost improvements for outside cattle and hog lots. Key ideas include fence line bunks, concrete pads around feeders, graveled roadways, and loafing mounds with limestone tops to keep animals dry and lessen manure handling, boosting winter viability and reducing grain waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert J. Krautmann
Bond Proclaims Soil Stewardship Week May 27 June 3 1973
Gov Kit Bond designates May 27 to June 3 1973 as State Soil Stewardship Week. Don Shire of Mexico Audrain Soil and Water Conservation District chairs note 97 Missouri districts join 3 000 nationwide for Changing Challenges theme stressing stewardship of soil water and related resources. District will distribute 3 000 bulletin inserts to churches to promote sermons and services for farmers rural residents and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond
Don Shire of
Mexico
Audrain Soil & Water Conservation District
Missouri
Shire
Meat Imports Jump Sharply In First Quarter 1973
U S meat imports rose 21 percent in the January March period led by Australia and New Zealand. January imports reached 106.2 million pounds, February 98.2 million, and March 88.3 million, totaling about 293 million pounds versus 243 million a year earlier. Australia shipped 132.8 million pounds, up 31 percent, with New Zealand up 22 percent. Government estimates 1.45 billion pounds will be imported in 1973 under new policy removing quotas last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Australia
U.S
New Zealand
Nixon
Jimson Weed Seeds Found In Sorghum Contaminates Export
Montgomery City reports shipments of grain sorghum to India contaminated with jimson weed seeds. Up to 40 seeds per 1000 grams were found in 92,000 tons, with New Orleans as a major source. The notice links export quality concerns to older grain standards and urges action by farm groups and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery City
India
Jimson
New Orleans
Bob Wisner
Iowa
Agri-News
Tips On Planting Soybeans By Frank D. Miller
Frank D. Miller, agronomy specialist, discusses soybean seeding rates and row widths. He notes 260k, 130k, or 20k plants per acre yield similarly, suggests about 6 plants per foot and 30 inch rows for higher yields, warns higher seed may be needed with low germination, and emphasizes soil test data and herbicide choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Miller
Montgomery City
Missouri
University Extension Center
Wool Subsidy May Face Slash As Wool Prices Rise
USDA says wool prices are so high that annual subsidies on 1972 marketings could fall to zero, marking the first rollback since subsidies began. For 1972 wool sold, payments total about 65 million dollars, down from 103 million the prior year, with the incentive price at 18 72 cents per pound and market price around 36 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Farmers Bulletin
University Extension Center
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
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Bright Agri-Flying Inc
Columbia
Saber
Farm Credit
Land Bank Association OF Mexico
E. Mexico
Consolidated Electric Co-Op
Wal-Mart Discount City
Childrens
USA
South Trails Shopping Center
Mexico, MO
SAT
SMG
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