Wheat crop to build up surplus in 1976 projections
The Agriculture Department forecast a larger wheat crop in 1975 76 with winter harvest at 1.62 billion bushels and spring at about 525 million, pushing carryover to 285 million by June 30. Exports for 1974 75 are seen around 1.05 billion, with 1975 76 exports projected between 1.05 and 1.2 billion. Cotton gains noted as mill activity improves and exports rise to 3.9 million bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Department
Crop Reporting Board
Mushrooms Rapid Growth Reported In Field Observations
Mushrooms appear quickly after rain as fungi pre formed underground swell 10 to 100 times their size within hours. Some species develop in days others take months varying by environmental moisture and temperature.
Ice cream parlor memories revive old flavor lore
The writer recalls the revival of ice cream parlors from Baetz’s Dairy to modern shelves. He recalls nickel prices, double dips, and classic flavors like white house and orange pineapple, contrasting past simplicity with today’s varied ranges and nostalgia for slower summer nights.
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Willie Loman
Baetz's
Tenney Avenue
Church Street
Mr. Baetz
fMoat
White House
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Illinois
Howard Johnson
Cattle profits lag as higher beef prices fail to lift margins
USDA analysts show feedlot losses persist despite rising grain-fed steer prices. A May 1050 pound steer bought at 172 and sold at 1050 pounds would net about 68 after costs, with break-even around 43 per hundredweight. May prices near 51 per hundredweight hint tighter beef supply and a hazy year end outlook.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Meat packers shift from charcoal to new methods
Meat packers historically used charcoal for curing and packing meat, a practice phased out as modern methods and fuels replaced traditional charcoal in processing plants.
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