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Illinois Honey and Farm Notes From 1963 Summary
Illinois produced 9.8 million pounds of honey in 1963 up 20 percent from 1962 and 35 percent above 1957-61 average. Colonies fell to 149 thousand, yield 66 pounds per colony a record. Beeswax production 187 thousand pounds. Honey stocks 2.8 million pounds December 15, down 4 percent. Prices slightly stronger. honey value 2.1 million dollars up 22 percent. Various farm notes cover machinery, efficiency, family farm concepts, calf care, Russian food costs, and farm lighting and pest-control ideas.
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