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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1977
Page
3
The Agriculture Department now estimates a record 6.37 billion bushels of corn for 1977, up from October’s forecast, with 1.23 billion bushels expected in storage by Oct 1. Soybeans, sorghum, and total feed grain also rise, while wheat remains down from 1976.
Washington report shows farm chemical fertilizer use fell about 7.1 percent in July and August of the 1977-78 marketing year to about 1.46 million tons from 1.68 million a year earlier. Nitrogen materials direct to fields dropped 15 percent while phosphate and potash remained largely unchanged.
Des Moines Iowa AP Federal regulations on the pork industry are accused of being emotion based rather than factual by NPPC spokesman Larry Lee. He cites Kennedy's April 15 antibiotic feed restrictions and USDA data demands on nitrite use in bacon as examples, arguing industry must rely on expert testimony and data while warning about adverse effects if feed antibiotics are lost.
A USDA study shows American farmers last year produced enough to feed 57 people each. In Europe the average is 23 and in Russia eight. High U S productivity supports 96 percent of workers in nonfarm sectors, boosting living standards. Keep it up farmers.
National Pork Producers spokesman Larry Lee credits October promotion with higher hog prices, claiming over 100 million consumers reached and prices ranging up to 43 cents per pound. He notes most hog sellers earned about 5 dollars per head and cites cheap corn as a longer term challenge for producers.
The emergency feed program assists livestock owners with a 40 percent or more loss in feed production during the current crop year. Eligible purchases made now may receive cost share aid if other criteria are met, even without a filed application. Audrain County producers with substantial losses should contact the Audrain County ASCS office for details.
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