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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
13
The article outlines AI benefits for dairy and beef cattle, detailing heat detection, insemination timing, and prebreeding care. It covers calving intervals, heat signs, and post insemination monitoring, plus lice control and spraying guidelines to boost milk and meat yields.
Broiler growers in the state placed 1,223,000 chicks in the week ending November 25, down from 1,494,000 the prior week and 992,000 a year ago. Of these, 93,000 were hatched locally and 330,000 were shipped in. Louisiana hatcherymen set 907,000 eggs for broilers, versus 1,077,000 the previous week and 1,059,000 a year ago. The Louisiana FOB dock price for less than truckload broilers and fryers was 28.08 cents per pound for pickup at docks November 27 to December 2. Nationwide, 22 states placed 56,715,000 broiler chicks, slightly down from the prior week, with 70,872,000 eggs for hatchery use.
LSU Extension officials dispute the myth that big business pushes low income farmers off land. They note many small farmers rely on nonfarm income, and Census definitions inflate what counts as a farm. Large farm myths persist due to semantics and classification.
UC Berkeley scientists explore integrated pest management that lowers chemical use by relying on biological control. Experts estimate we could cut insecticide use by half to a quarter in five to ten years with research and education while maintaining crop protection.
Washington AP reports varied Senate reactions as farm policy shifts unfold. Secretary Earl L. Butz touts set aside success and rising exports while budgeting cuts loom. The cotton program trims acreage 13 percent risking $90 million in payments, with a 25 percent overall program cost reduction eyed. Senator Talmadge, chair of the Agriculture Committee, moves to act regardless of continued export optimism.
Louisiana yams noted as nutritious with high vitamins and energy. Data shows egg production figures for broilers: 70,872,000 this week versus 71,498,000 last week and 72,645,000 a year ago.
Ouachita Parish Cattlemen's Association will host a Thursday night family event at the West Monroe Moose Lodge starting at 7 p.m. Members may bring guests for 2.50 per meal. The meeting will crown the 1973 Cattlemen's Queen and discuss a parish Cowbelles association. Officers for 1973 will be elected and 1973 dues collected. The program covers cattle prices, herd culling, and LSU Herd Improvement Program details with free calf weighing and grading at weaning.
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