Beresford Cattle Outlook Warns of 1945 Profits
Rex Beresford told about sixty farmers at the Beef Cattle Meeting in the courthouse that high profits are unlikely in 1945 and that 1945 outlook mirrors 1944. He noted cattle numbers fed in 1944 vs 1943, heavier feeders, war uncertainty, and that calf slaughter surged in early 1944 while packers sought leaner beef. He urged buyers to pick cattle suited to feeding programs and expected best markets late summer to fall 1945.
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Rex Beresford
Court House
Corn Belt
Beresford
Wheat and corn futures mixed on midyear bids
The market shows wheat futures for December at 164 percent, with nearby months ranging around 160 to 164. Corn futures for December trade near 113 percent and 111 percent, while May 110 percent and July 109 percent mark the mixed demand and supply pressures.
Vitamin C treatment reduces suffocation effects in aviators study
The text states that suffocation effects in aviators and tank operators stem from gasoline hydrocarbons, not ethyl lead. It claims full body saturation with vitamin C prevents these effects, with treatment involving supplying excess vitamin C.
Red mite threats to apple orchards prompt control guidance
State entomologists warn red mite a new, unseen threat to fruit trees with delayed damage first appearing on browned leaves. In midsummer infestations bronze entire trees. high reproduction means rapid population growth. Ray Hutson outlines controls including 3 percent dormant oil for eggs and two weekly applications of 1 percent summer oil and foliage sprays.
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Ray Hutson
Delicious
Baldwin
Potato Digging Machine Proves Very Successful
The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station's Rural Engineering Department developed a versatile potato digging attachment for PTO diggers. Field tests show it digests tubers while sorting rocks and clods and sacking on the go, with a five man crew matching an 11 man hand harvest. The digger was modified to deliver potatoes onto a sorting conveyor, removing debris as they move.
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Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
F. M. Harrington
Potatoes Used In Livestock Feed In Government Study
A government report notes that drying plants still operate processing low grade potatoes bought by the government. W. T. Grams of the New York State Agricultural Adjustment administration office says the dried potatoes are used in livestock feeds and contain about 8 percent protein, little fiber, and high carbohydrates, giving them real feed value.
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W. T. Grams
New York State Agricultural Adjustment Administration Office
Brazilian Diamonds and Gold in Brazil’s Early Mining Era
Brazilian diamonds have been mined for nearly 250 years and, with gold, shared early prominence in Brazil's mining industry.
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Brazil
Chicago Market Trends Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago market notes show 9 000 hogs steady with good and choice 160 to 240 pounds at 14 75. Heavier hogs and good and choice sows at 14 00. Cattle 4 000 with good and choice fed steers firm, others steady to slow. top 18 25. Sheep 3 500 slaughter class slow. good and choice native lambs about 14 00. Estimates: hogs 5 000 cattle 4 500 sheep 2 000.
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Chicago
U.P
Chicago Produce Market Firm on Receipts and Poultry
Chicago market reports firm receipts with 5,043 cases in produce and 4 cars and 30 trucks in poultry. Prices show extras 45 to 49.8, firsts 39 to 42 percent, current receipts 39 to 41.44, dir ty s 30 to 38, checks 30 to 62 percent.
Chicago Cash Grain Report
Chicago prices for cash grain show corn 3 yellow 114 and 4 yellow rad oats 1 mixed 71 2 white heavy 70 percent.
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Chicago
Dairy Farm Requirements Include Maternity Stall and Calf Pen
The guidance states every dairy farm that raises replacements should have at least one maternity stall and one calf pen capable of housing four calves. This setup supports calf health and early life care.
Florida Tops California in Citrus Output in 1943-44
Florida produced more citrus than California for the 1943-44 season with a total yield above 80 million boxes and grapefruit accounting for 31 million of those boxes.
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Florida
California
Tortilla shipment restricted to government permit
The article notes that tortillas made from thin round corn bread cannot be shipped from Mexico without a government permit, signaling regulatory controls on this staple product.
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Mexico
Community and Farm Sales Schedule for Late October
Frugal column lists weekly and special sales at Whittaker sale barn and Midway Sales, Columbus Junction Iowa. October 26 cattle sale near Batavia starts 1:00 pm. October 28 purebred boar and gilt sale near Mt Union starts 1:00 pm. October 30 public sale near West Chester starts 1:00 pm. October 31 horse sale at Columbus Junction fair grounds starts 12:30 pm. Auctioneers named.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Batavia
George Bickford I. W. Hendrickson
Mt. Union
Neil Rasmus
Clous Cornick
Alpine Ridge Draws a Circular Arc Around Italy
The passage describes the Alps forming a wide arc around Italy with a high broad back cut by numerous passes. It notes how mountain routes thread the range, shaping possible routes and overlooks.
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Italy
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