High soil moisture across Iowa may delay spring planting
Iowa fields show unusually high soil moisture with many areas needing drainage before tillage and planting. Extension agronomist Garren Benson and climatologist Robert Shaw warn that delayed planting could cut oat yields and push back corn and soybean dates. focus on shallow tillage and readying fields as rains continue.
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Robert Shaw
Iowa State University
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Export Rumors Stir In White House Farm Policy Debate
A reforming shift in farm export policy surfaces as Secretary Butz and aides issue mixed signals. While Buzz testifies of record 1972 exports near nine billion dollars and forecasts rising shipments, a White Paper foresees declines in 1973. Undersecretary Campbell hints at future softer exports for 1974 and 1975, leaving farmers, consumers, and markets navigating conflicting statements. 4 H club notes and local reports on youth activities fill out the page.
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House Agriculture Committee
White House
Butz
Agriculture Committee
U. S
Phil Campbell
National Broiler Marketing Association
Larger cattle marketings seen in coming quarter
Iowa State University extension economist Futrell says fed cattle marketings may rise five to six percent in the April June quarter, boosting meat supply but putting downward pressure on prices. USDA reports five percent more cattle on feed in 23 states. cow slaughter politics and weather affect movement. outlook mixed for feeders.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
USDA
Futrell
Furret
Business Adverts in the Opinion-Tribune
A concise ad pitch urging business owners to advertise in the Opinion-Tribune. It emphasizes that sellers need to advertise to reach customers and provides the contact number 527-4848 for placing ads.
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Call
Cattle Prices Remain High But Outlook Mixed
ISU economist Futrell says prices will stay above 1972 levels with profit for feeders cloudy. Last fall purchases for late spring sale should yield good profits, while calves bought late in 1972 look profitable. Recent two to three months saw rising feeder prices, with steer calves about $10 per hundredweight higher and steer yearlings up $5-$6. If slaughter prices fall, many cattle bought now may not be profitable.
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ISU
Futrell
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