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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Page
4
The Eden sale on August 23 saw 890 pigs sold with 2 consignors and 14 buyers on hand. Average prices ranged from 10.12 for 25-35 pounds to 23.88 for 100 pounds plus, with August totals at Denton and Eden totaling 2,225 pigs sold, 51 consignors, and 32 buyers. The notice urges consignments and stock replacement while asking for the fire department phone number.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an indemnity payment program for beekeepers whose bees were killed by pesticides near colonies. Retroactive to January 1, 1967, the program runs through 1973 under Section 804 of the Agricultural Act of 1970. Regulations and forms will be at county ASCS offices by about July 15.
John W. Scott of the National Grange argues inflation harms farmers costs outpace farm prices. He says bees losses from pesticides are caused by pesticide exposure, not inflation, and indemnity depends on damage and economic factors. He praises the President's economic package for farmers if given time to work.
Shropshire breeders from Pennsylvania and Maryland sponsor a bred ewe sale with the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg next November. The event includes a new Bred Yearling Ewe Class and an auction of all ewes entered. L. G. Johnston, treasurer of the Penn-Mar Shropshire Breeders Club, notes renewed local interest and a survey showing breeder turnout and buying intent.
National figures show per acre values for farmland and buildings increased by 3 percent in the year ending March 1, 1971. This reflects overall gains across agricultural and real estate sectors with notable gains in land value and associated property.
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