Cheap Feed Boosts Hog Production
Washington AP report says cheap corn and feed push hog output up sharply. If producers raise farrowings as planned, 1978 hog slaughter could rise 12 to 14 percent to 86.8 to 88.4 million head, the most since 1971. Prices for slaughter hogs may average in the low to mid 30s per hundredweight in 1978, with declines expected in the second half of the year.
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Record Corn Reserve Set To Reach 14-Year High
Washington AP reports USDA projects the 1978 corn reserve may total about 1.35 billion bushels, largest in 14 years, spurred by a record 6.3 billion bushels harvested and a fall carryover of 876 million bushels. Officials expect additional stock, despite a possible set-aside decision for next year.
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Harvest Time In The Corn Belt Farm Story In Iowa
Everett Albaugh and his brother farm 1500 acres west of Ankeny in corn and soybeans with a 50000 dollar grain drying system and 85000 dollar combine. They plan to store most of the crop as market prices are weak though USDA projections forecast higher yields elsewhere. A university study shows growing costs around 200 dollars per acre, risking nearly 100000 dollars if expectations miss.
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Farming Leaders Mostly Same in 1976 Cash Receipts Rankings
Washington AP reports the top 10 states by cash receipts from farm products in 1976 largely unchanged. California led with about 9.1 billion, Iowa 7.01, Texas 6.3, Illinois 6.1, Minnesota 3.9, Nebraska 3.9, Kansas 3.5, Indiana 3.3, Wisconsin 3.0, and North Carolina 2.8 billion. Ohio fell from 9th to 11th, replaced by Wisconsin.
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USDA Plans Major Agency Reorganization Under Bergland
Agriculture Secretary Bergland unveils a plan to fold 14 USDA agencies into larger units, reducing total units from 40 to 26 without dismissals. The reorg creates a new Office of Inspector General led by Thomas F. McBride and merges Farmer's Home Administration with Rural Development into the Farm and Rural Development Administration pending congressional approval. Major services like Forest Service and Food Safety remain outside the changes. A new Food and Agriculture Science and Education Administration will coordinate research and education efforts under the Carter era farm act.
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Farmers Union fights 160 acre water rule for family farms
National Farmers Union says President Carter erred in opposing the 1902 Reclamation Act and argues for preserving family farms. NFU president Tony Dechant cites proposed Interior Department rules that would enforce the 160 acre limit and could breakup large West Coast farms while allowing larger tracts for other family members. He notes many 800 acre plus farms could still access project water and points to vast lands still held illegally by corporations awaiting conversion to family tracts.
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Incentive, the Endangered Resource for American Agriculture
By Joe Jerman Jerman Farm Supply discusses incentive as the key resource behind farming productivity. The piece argues that plentiful incentive boosts production, spurs risk taking, and ensures abundant food and fiber, while reduced incentive leads to lagging output and potential scarcity. It calls on readers to protect and sustain this vital premium resource.
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