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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
7
A midyear analysis of hog and pig reports notes prices peaked in 1970 with a large crop, but 1972 and 1973 saw stagnant growth as weather and high costs restrained expansion. Farmers expect no near-term rebound, while feed costs and environmental rules may further temper the cycle.
Sioux County Farm Bureau president Lawrence Green reported that the board adopted four points at its October meeting in Sheldon. Proposals urge an October 9 comment extension, note high costs of pollution controls, seek separate winter runoff rules, and argue for standards based on normal conditions rather than extreme events. A delegation planned to present before the October 9 deadline.
Iowa State University extension economist Gene Futrell notes ongoing low beef prices due to heavy supplies and slow demand. He forecasts improvement by winter as slaughter volumes normalize, with prices rising back toward the high 40s in late 1974 and early 1975 as demand strengthens.
The Rock Valley FFA Chapter will host a Bar-B-Que on Thursday October 12 from 4 to 7 PM in the vacant lot between the Bee office and Arend’s. Free samples of pork will be served as part of Pork Promotion Month and seven participants tied for second and third in weight guessing with Muray Hubbard taking first.
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