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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
5
Washington AP Agriculture Department forecasts show farm prices for crops and animals rising slightly in Q1 1978 by just over 1 percent, then 1.7 percent in Q2. Projections note large grain stocks and higher production costs, with continued low prices and strong stockpiles shaping farm income.
Senate aides move Carter administration changes on Farmers Home Administration loan ceilings and rates toward passage, with proposals raising the purchase cap from $100,000 to $200,000 and eliminating the total indebtedness limit. Senate plan would boost guaranteed loan cap to $300,000, set initial interest at 5 percent, add a 1 percent service charge, and permit lower rates for young or resource-limited farmers.
Chicago AP reports three scientists in Science magazine compare energy use by Amish farms in Central Pennsylvania eastern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin with non Amish farms. The study finds Amish use far less energy per unit of milk and in household energy while maintaining yields with windmills and wood heating.
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland urged public comment by November 10 on the 1978 feedgrain programs. The decision on whether to cut back corn production with an acreage set aside has been delayed by two weeks or more.
The University of Missouri hosts its 24th Tested Bull Sale in Columbia on Friday. Dale Schnarre says 159 bulls will be offered including 55 Angus 79 Polled Hereford 17 Simmental five Shorthorn one Charolais and two Maine Anjou with varied 365 day weights. Audrain breeders Pollard and Raboin will have bulls in the sale catalogs at MU Extension Office.
U S farm export value reached a record 24 billion for the year ended Sept 30 aided by higher oilseeds especially soybeans and their products 64 billion and livestock products 2.2 billion while grain and feed fell 16 percent to 10.2 billion. Cotton tobacco fruits nuts and vegetables all rose with sugar and tropical products up 26 percent to 486 million. Officials foresee a possible 77 percent drop in 1977 78 and steps to boost export efforts including Food for Peace spending and new export credit options.
The Land Bank invites borrowers to discuss goals and borrowings for farming needs. It emphasizes understanding reasons for borrowing and a sincere interest in the borrower's prosperity while presenting thoughtfully planned loan options and reasonable terms.
The piece argues farmers blend education, tech, and labor into high output but prices threaten future gains. It warns low prices shrink inputs, worsen margins, exhaust land, and push farmers from farming. It calls for a realistic price system, free market stability, and sustained support to renew incentives and long-range planning.
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