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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
14
Missouri Agricultural Outlook notes feeder calf prices likely fall this fall with heavy fleshy feeders dropping more than light calves. Calves may slip $2-$3 and fleshy feeders $3-$4, yet still remain above 1971 levels. Factors include supply increases, feed costs, and rising feedlot capacity, with profits boosting prices later in the year.
The 18th annual Stamper Youth Auction will be held at Stamper Turkey Farm in Moberly on the Saturday after Labor Day, September 9. A livestock show, calf scramble, 90 animal lots, six Registered Heifers and a Free Club Calf prize will be awarded to 4-H or FFA members, with judges from the University of Missouri and American Hereford Association. The day features morning show events, lunch, and the auction where 4-H and FFA members bid Stamper Stamps for prize livestock, followed by the calf scramble for top clubs based on attendance and Stamper Stamp totals.
Elmer L. Kollmann of Centralia becomes the newest member of the Audrain County Farmers Home Administration Committee, appointed in early August. He farms 460 acres northwest of Centralia, raising beef cattle and cash grain. Other committee members are Leslie J. Freyer Jr. of Laddonia and Paul T. Veale of Mexico, with three-year terms and one seat expiring each year.
The National Farmers Union criticizes Nixon farm policy but takes a conciliatory tone on recent developments while reserving judgment on some points. Parity ratio has risen to 75 percent from a late 1969 low, with NFU noting inflation and unemployment concerns about the New Economic Policy.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns farmers and gardeners to wear safety goggles during all pesticide mixing and applying. Eye protection is essential due to the risk of irritation and potential blindness, with advice on washing, reading labels, proper storage, and seeking medical help after exposure. Virginia S. Boyce emphasizes pesticides are poisons and eye safety is critical.
The new Star Age grain systems claim to streamline farm operations with faster, cheaper, and better performance. It promises complete planning, sales and service as a single source for modern farming systems.
Frank Miller outlines how area seed corn firms use test plots to compare hybrid varieties. He notes differences in leaf erectness and stalk height and recounts visiting Funks plots on Arthur Gerloff Jr. farm and Pioneer plots on Richard Kaiser farm last week.
Illinois led U S farm exports with 758 million dollars for the year ended June 30, followed by Iowa California Texas North Carolina Indiana Kansas Arkansas Minnesota and Missouri at 317 million. Nebraska Ohio North Dakota and Mississippi also surpassed 200 million in export value.
Discussion notes disease prevalence this year and next with Stewart's disease and leaf blight risks. Advises contacting focal seed corn salesmen, sharing plots, and listing available birdsfoot trefoil and legume seeds for sale to help buyers locate seed. Encourages calling University Extension for listing seeds and dates.
David Middleton of Laddonia attended the International Agricultural Students Conference from August 28 to September 1 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Colorado.
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