New Mexico Cotton Farmers Face Referendum On Quotas
Cotton farmers in New Mexico vote on December 13 to approve marketing quotas for 1942 43. With a world supply near 48.5 million bales and U S share about half, quotas aim to protect farmers profits and prevent market flooding while loans sustain a price floor. opposition warns of price drops if rejected. Fred L O Cheskey notes two year U S supply and world surplus threaten prices without quotas and loan support.
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New Mexico
United States
National Defense
Fred L. O’cheskey
State Aaa Committee
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Farmers urged to vote on AAA quotas December 13
American cotton prices rise to parity with foreign markets and quotas emerge as the plausible cause. AAA leaders urge every cotton grower to cast ballots December 13, as Congress will gauge farmer interest in the AAA program from the total vote. Farm Defense Goals for 1942 push record production and marketing of grains and other commodities, while New Mexico farmers are asked to prepare by repairing and securing farm machinery due to metal shortages.
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Machinery tips and a shooting mishap at the preserve
The notice urges checking machinery for needed parts and informing dealers to speed priority of orders. It also advises oiling machines to prevent rust. A Fayette Van Wormer was hit in the eye by a shotgun pellet, likely from a bird band on a preserve, which glanced off a metal band.
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