Farmers May Plant Record Bean Crop This Spring
USDA analyst George W. Kramer said high prices could push 1977 soybean plantings to about 55 million acres, near the 1973 record. With tighter stockpiles, a larger crop is needed to ease supply, and prices have risen, averaging around 6.30 dollars per bushel in the early 1976 year.
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Department
Kramer
USDA
Crom
No Reason To Expect Good Weather In Future
A National Research Council committee led by Wayne L Decker of the University of Missouri says there is no basis to expect future crop growing weather to match recent conditions. It urges a major national commitment to ensure U S food production is not harmed by upcoming fluctuations in world weather and climate.
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Columbia
National Research Council
Wayne L. Decker
Atmospheric Science
University of Missouri At Columbia
U.S
National Science Foundation
Decker
United States
James D. McQuigg
Environmental Data Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Seedling trees available by application in Audrain County
Seedling trees are offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation through the University of Missouri Extension Center in the Audrain County Courthouse. Applications list 1 to 2 year old stock with prices from 20 to 60 dollars per thousand and bundles from five to seven dollars. Species include pines, walnuts, maples, birches, dogwood and others. Orders are first come first served and payment details are in the form.
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Dale Schnarre
University of Missouri Extension Center
Audrain County
Missouri Department of Conservation
After Lean Period Cattle Industry Seeks Return to Profit
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department sees a turn toward profit and stability for cattle producers in 1977 as herd reduction and lower beef output ease past market pressures. Prices may rise modestly with beef and hog markets adjusting while feed costs partly ease.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Cram
Michigan grain scandal leaves farmers out millions
About 80 southwestern Michigan farmers lost nearly 700000 in what federal officials call one of the biggest grain scandals in history. Trucker Don Daglow admitted to larceny and paid back a small amount, later returning to work while some victims seek full restitution and the ASCS faces losses.
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Reading
Mich
Don Daglow
Daglow
Main Street
Randall Wigent
Brand of Justice
Hillsdale County
Lawrence Hayes Jr
Dora Diehl
ASCS
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