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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
3
The Agriculture Department projects record 1975 crop yields with exports to Russia and domestic use shaping a total utilization of about 1.89 to 2.04 billion bushels for 1975-76. Carryovers for wheat, corn, and soybeans are given as ranges, with soybeans totaling 325 to 425 million, and cotton exports and domestic use estimates cited for next fall.
The Agriculture Department's report shows farm prices rose 3 percent in August to September, led by cattle and hogs. Beef and pork prices hit record highs while milk and egg costs climbed. corn and potatoes fell, soybeans slipped, and dairy indexes rose. Meat animals gained 4 percent for the month, milk hit $8.96 per 100 pounds, hogs $58.50 per cwt, and beef cattle at $34.60 per 100 pounds.
USDA experts say rice farmers may not see big price gains due to improved world supplies and a record U S crop. Early 1975 prices hover 9.50 to 10.50 per cwt while the season average may fall short of last year's 10.45. Domestic and export demand is expected to grow as a record 124.8 million cwt crop raises year end stocks.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department says livestock pastures are generally good to excellent for fall allowing cattle and sheep to graze on grass if weather holds. Winter wheat grazing is poor in many areas though Western Kansas and the southern plains show limited plantings. Overall pasture and range conditions average 80 percent nationally, with Midwest and extreme Southwest weaker. Hay production as of Oct 1 is about 130 million tons, up 2 percent from 1974.
University of Missouri specialists say assigning a dollar value to animal manure by chemical analysis is invalid. The value depends on factors like location storage conditions application methods and costs. The new Guide No 9331 Animal Manure for Crop Production details considerations and is available at the Extension Center.
Missouri Pork Producers sponsor a cooperative trial by University of Missouri Columbia researchers at Gerald Sandidge farm near Marshall. Trygve Veum, Larry Pembrook, and Ken McFate compare outdoor, confined, and remodeled housing systems from farrowing to finishing to cut costs, reduce labor, and study manure handling, airflow, and pig mortality. The work tracks three feeder pig systems and includes a long slatted floor finishing building and an open front, partially slatted variant.
Ithaca N Y USDA soil scientist warns organic fertilizers do not guarantee better crop nutrition. The main benefits lie in soil water retention and reduced crusting, with slow nutrient release balancing plant needs. Overuse can cause issues like corral disease in citrus. inorganic options may also provide slow release. The bulletin No 378 details soil to plant to animal nutrient movement and prevention of disease.
The UMC Guide 2074 explains using certain organic acids to prevent mold and spoilage in grains with up to 36 percent moisture. It weighs advantages and disadvantages, plus economic considerations and application tips, available at the Extension Center in Mexico.
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