Soybean (Continued from Page 1] pressures. Prices of beans on the Chicago Futures’ Market have jumped 92 cents a bushel since March 25, reflecting a rise in meal prices of more than $3O per ton since that date. “UEP feed grains chariman Mike Hirth this week voiced concern that the Red China sale might be the first of many other offers to buy U.S. soybeans. He said reaction to the deal in Western Europe has been one of fear which has prompted almost panic * yam 4ii* Umet U « ita*" 1 a * sitA “'ftMep&tl” “S*&fyP*6" R.D. 4 MYERSTOWN, PA. 17067 CALL COLLECT 717-866-5708 John Deere 200 Series Lawn and Garden Tractors... Choose Ihe 10 hp 210 12-hp 212 or the 14 hp 214 One is just right (or your lawn and garden needs All provide dependable John Deere performance rvn See us for a 200 Series Tractor [jO*m DCEWt J A.B.C. GROFF, INC. New Holbnd 717-354-4191 scarcity buying. Additional export sales would seriously affect the already short supply. “In a telegram to Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland this week, UEP stated: “The egg industry is greatly concerned over soybean meal situation. We urge the Department to take whatever steps necessary to assure domestic livestock and poultry producers of adequate supplies. There’s no good protein substitute for soybean meal in chicken feed. Current supply is dangerously low and world demand is skyrocketing price. We respectfully request an opportunity to meet with you on this problem.” “According to John Pedersen, former UEP economist, January 1 in ventory of soybeans was 18 Lets you change ground speeds on the move without shitting or clutching Allows attachments to run at peak efficiency regardless of tractor ground speed ADAMSTOWN EQUIPMENT INC. Mohnton, *O2, PA 19540 (near Maastown] per cent less than the in ventory of the preceding year. He noted that during the first quarter (of the soybean crop-year, Sep tember through December) usage was 8 million bushels greater than the previous year. He said indications are that usage did not decline during the second quarter just ended but figures are not yet available. “Hie soybean supply is very, very tight right now and could get worse before the new crop begins to arrive,” Pedersen said. “The egg industry, and other users, should cut back as much as possible in order to conserve the current sup ply-” “In Washington, speculation on the possibility of an export embargo is overly optimistic, according to James Fleming. It is most unlikely that President Carter would approve such a proposal even if Secretary Bergland was to recommend it, he said. He based his opinion on the Ad ministration’s strong criticism of similar programs by former President Ford and former Secretary Butz. Meanwhile, UEP is seeking an audience with the Secretary to fully apprise him of its members’ concern. The American Soybean Association reports that farmers are turning to other sources of protein as a result of the high prices. Also, farmers are planning on planting more acres into L 10-'ini iii i cuts noise levels lets you worn m i more reiaw 1 in.inno An en'-losec onr-in nso shic'ds muv i "■ parts tor adi I on il safptv LANDIS BROS. INC. Lancaster, PA 717-393-3906 beans this season with hopes of cashing in on the new price levels. The phenomenon going on now - which causes some farmers to turn to other soybean sources, and keeps some buyers away altogether - is known as price rationing. Only those who can afford to buy are active in the market. Ac cording to USDA Secretary Bob Bergland, it’s an ef fective way of controlling supplies and demand. The same concept was held up by former USDA Secretary Earl Butz. Soybean handlers and feed dealers in Lancaster Far ming’s coverage area confirm that a price rationing system has taken effect due to the high costs of beans. One Lebanon County handler noted that his soybean meal sales have dropped by 60 per cent. “Prices are so high that soybean use is being tem pered pretty sharply,” said Mark Hershey. Prices of soybean meal per hun dredweight are running between $l6 and $l7. A primary reason for the current developments on the soybean market is that soybean prices were too low a year earlier. Farmers responded by cutting back in their acreage. That brought on short supplies and spiraling prices. According to Hershey, it has “upset the balance of things.” “Most beans are in strong hands now, there aren't many on the farm anymore,” Hershey con tinued. Exporters and processors are in control. Speculators have the market. 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It relates specifically to land sales contracts for lots on which septic tanks or other on-lot sewage disposal facilities are comtemplated. Basically, any agreement of sale for a lot that will not be served by a community sewage disposal system, must include a statement Farming to gain additional information from some of the country’s largest soybean firms were relatively fruitless. Spokesmen at points of export, such as at the Port of Baltimore, were not in a position to talk without authorization from home offices in the Midwest. Spokesmen at the home office declined comment because of their “being involved with the market.” Indications are that the “price rationing” system will continue as more far-, mers try to cut comers in their feeding programs by using substitute protein sources. Nobody wants to predict prices, but Futures Trading (see market pages) should give some idea of how the market is likely to shape up in weeks and months to come. 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