Cattlemen Weigh Possible Fall Cutbacks in Texas
Texas cattlemen, the nation’s top beef producer, warn they may reduce output this fall if the squeeze between rising costs and prices persists. No price controls exist on range cattle or feeder costs, and fed beef prices are effectively frozen for ranchers as feed costs climb. Federal controls apply only to processed beef sales by packers.
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Dallas
Texas
Jack Carruthers
Friona
Tex
China
Soviet Union
Johnny Summerour
Nortex Feed Yards
Dalhart
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Carruthers
Jim Humphries
Pitch Forkan and Cattle Co
Guthrie
Texas ranchers fear losses from feed costs rising
Texas ranchers and feed lot operators warn squeeze could push losses as high as 48 dollars per head by autumn with feed grain costs potentially exceeding cattle prices. Randall County leader Tom resident cites risk of pruning cattle numbers as costs rise. state figures show Texas beef cattle total 6.3 million, far ahead of Oklahoma. An Associated Press survey noted large-scale destruction of young chicks by Texas poultry men.
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Texas
Tom
Randall County
Amarillo
John White
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Texas Poultrymen
Record May rise in cost of U.S. market basket reaches new high
The Agriculture Department reports May's market basket cost for a typical 3.2 person family rose to 1493 dollars annually, up 0.9 percent from April, the smallest monthly gain this year. Beef prices held at a record 1.36 per pound while farmers and middlemen saw varied increases amid calls to ease controls. There is concern over profits and feeding costs as prices remain high.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Nixon
USDA
Department
Middleman
Poultry Grower Faces Losses From Feed Prices
Smiley Texas AP report follows Walter Sheffield who, for 26 years in chicken farming, says some growers go broke if they quit fighting. He tends 20 000 four week old birds and expects to lose about 17.5 cents per chick due to feed price surges and a price freeze. He has destroyed eggs to cut losses and plans to raise chicks to maturity despite the pressure.
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Smiley
Tex
Watter Sheffield
Sheffield
Horace Sample
Sample
United States
Russia
Pesticide rules relaxed after farm worker protections
The Labor Department watered down emergency pesticide rules after pressure from growers and farmers. Original aims to guard field workers from toxins faced lawsuits, with 21 pesticides covered and an estimated 800 deaths and 80,000 illnesses cited previously.
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Washington
Labor Department
Asst
Labor
John H. Stender
Stender
Federal Register
Associated Press
Milk shortages feared as price freeze bites dairy farmers
National Milk Producers Federation leaders warn Nixon admin actions including the June price freeze could trigger milk shortages later this year. Patrick Healy says rising production costs and lagging farm prices push farmers toward cutbacks unless relief is provided. Glenn Lake says importing foreign dairy products harms long term expectations.
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Washington
National Milk Producers Federation
Nixon
Patrick Healy
Federation
Healy
Glenn Lake
Lake
22 000 Chick Losses Reported At Ranger Hatchery
Ranger Ga AP reports a Georgia firm smothered 22 000 baby chicks using airtight drums and dirt burial. Manager George Allen warns continued destruction without relief from soaring feed grain costs and a 45 to 60 day export moratorium.
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Ranger
Allen
Livin Council
Fuel Relief For Farmers Urged In Texas
State Agriculture Commissioner John White warns of a fuel shortage catastrophe for farmers. Combines operate day to day as fuel is scarce and allocated by 1972 purchases, threatening timely harvest of a good crop this season.
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Austin, Tex
John White
White
Texas
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