A22—Lancaster Firming, Saturday, June 20,1981 WASHINGTON - Prices for com and other feed grains con tinue to run well above a year ago because of strong demand for this year’s smaller supply. Feed gram use—domestic use plus exports—is down only moderately from last year, which will translate into the smallest end of-season stocks since 1975/76. Carryover stocks of each of the four feed grains are likely to decline. Farm com pnces for the current marketing year—which ends September 30—are not estimated at |3.20 per bushel, compared with $2.52 last year. In the first 7 months of this season (October to April), they averaged $3.16. How weather this summer will affect 1981 yields and gram prices for the rest of the year and into 1982, of course, is the overriding question in shaping marketing plans. Over the next few months, prices will be more sensitive than usual to new-crop prospects because feed gram supplies will be tight just before harvest. If weather reduces harvests against this year, look for strong upward pressure on pnces. But if weather is favorable and crop yields are in line with trends, pnces in the coming season likely will be somewhat lower than this year. Thus, we are in a weather related market, and this will continue at least until we have a better fix on the size of 1981 har r vests. U.S. farmers were expected to seed about 123 million acres to feed grains in 1981,1 percent more than in 1980. Since soil moisture con ditions have improved in many areas and corn prices continue favorable relative to soybeans, corn plantings could be about a million acres above 1980 plantings and March 1 intentions of 84 million acres. Yields for corn and soybeans -likely will be higher than the reduced 1980 yields. Larger msm ce Em) 0’ Rat Co. Rd 1 Box 668 New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-2340 Made for comfort B-947 You’ve earned your Win**' Red Wings BOOKS SHOE SERVICE 107 E STATE ST QUARRYVILLE, PA 17566 717-786-2795 CLOSED WEDNESDAYS Keep eye on weather and yield Large Crops Zero Beta-Z computerized dairy feed management system. Now you can control what you give your cows in terms or what you get. i/K-Vi- Regulates ration and measures consumption of each cow. Adaptable to record milk given by each, and to analyze feed-to-production cost effectiveness on every animal. • Permits feeding two rations to each cow • Eliminates teed wastage • Allows adjustment of rations for maximum profitable milk production Ze*& reports acreage and higher yields could raise total feed gram production near the 1979 record of 238 million metric tons. These early estimates are based on analysis of trends, weather, and economic factors, and on the judgment of USDA analysts. The projections carry plus/minus variations to reflect early season uncertainties. Total feed grain use in 1981/82 may be up moderately. Improved livestock feeding margins could result in slightly more feed use, and more corn will be used in gasohol and sweetener production. Exports may be about the same as the record 73 million metric tons estimated for the current marketing year. Carryover stocks would be moderately larger than the low levels expected this year. Prices are likely to average near to slightly lower than this season. 1980/81 Estimated: (Dollars per bushel). Com, 3.20; Sorghum 3.05; Barley 2.80; Oats, 1.80. 1981/82 Projected: (Dollars per bushel). Com, 2.75-3.35; Sorghum 2.60-3.20; Barley, 2.35-2.85; Oats, 1.50-1.80. What To Look For Planted acreage. Total acres planted and indicated for harvest this fall will be reported on June 29. Monthly r Crop Production reports. The U.S. Crop Reporting Board’s July 10 report will show indicated yield and production as of July 1 for com, oats, and barley.' The August 12 report will update this information and include first estimates of sorghum and soybean crops. • Can increase total on farm milk production 600 lbs per cow • Can increase butterfat yields • Eliminates cost of man'mixmg and feeding these cows by hand Zero Manufacturing Company Missouri 63090 \ u.s.a. f TEL (314) 239-6721 Telex 44-2476 Authorized represent,for m MIX-MILL CENTRAL FEED SYSTEMS ■■■“■■ BLUFFTON INDIANA -16714 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ZERO DEALER: Regional Sales Manager Ray Kuhns 67 Roland Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-3814 Distributors PENNSYLVANIA Byers Construction D. Ray Byers Chambersburg 717-369-4861 Donald Everitt Miftlmtown 717-436 2561 W.F. Caring Co. Honesdale 717-253-0187 Hockenbury Electric Rmgoes Joe Markovitch 201-782-5950 Montrose 717-278-3637 Marvin i. Horst Lebanon 717-272-0871 Simpson’s Cooling _ Service New Oxford 717-624-8568 W&J Dairy Sales Oxford 717-529-2569 NEW JERSEY DELAWARE Hiott Refrigeration Wyoming 302-697-3050 MAI iNO Laurel Run Farm Supply Grantsville 301-895-5567 Roop & Sons Linwood 301-775-2127
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