FFA Star Farmer 411111111111111111111 G3AOa 15th year no. 10 May 6, 1969 ducts can be expected to com- pete in the Japanese market. More CompetitionFor The magnitude of the Japan- y Reel ese market for the American ?.0 6 ft. Shakespeare farmer is reflected in 1968 ship- rod Japanese FarmTrade ments of some major commod- COMBO WHEAT DEVELOPMENT ities. The United States provid- Checking Development of winter wheat plants is the 1969 Exports of U.S. farm pro- Part of last year's large vol-ed about 2 million tons of the Star Farmer of Kansas, W. Benson Keil of Concordia, and his ume was attributed to Japanese2,400,000 tons of soybeans im- Star Drag 12 lb. ducts to Japan last year totaled ported by Japan last year, and Air vocational ag teacher, Stephen L. Reedy. Last year Keil a near -record 932 million dol-stockpiling in anticipation of GIBSON'S half of the 4 million tons of $19.95 had 35 acres of wheat which averaged 43 bushels to the acre. lars, but the outlook for 1969the U. S. dock strike which be- DISCOUNT gan last December 20, the FASwheat. Value amirl and beyond is for much tougher PRICE 3 During the current 1968-69 competition from other nations, said. But a major factor was "compet.itive prices and quali-marketing season. Japan is ex- the Agriculture department pected to buy a record 2,600,000 says. ties" of U. S. products, the re- The 1968 value of farm ex- port added. tons of corn from the United ports to the major Far Eastern Record quantities of corn, States, plus about 1,800,000 tons market was second only to the soybeans, beef tallow and hidesof the country's 2,400,000 tons and skin were included in 1968of sorghum grain requirements. 942 million dollars worth Corn has recently been a bet- bought by Japan in 1966, the shipments, the FAS said. Two trends have helped Jap-ter buy for Japanese feed man- foreign agriculture service re- ufacturers than sorghum, the ported. an emerge as the best cash cus- CEO TACKLE FAS said. As a result,U.S. NATION tomer of the American farm- er, the report said. The coun-corn shipments have risen while try's gross and per capita in-sorghum grain exports to Jap- Open -Face Dog, Horse Clinic Reel comes have gained consistently,an have fallen. Mir and at the same time Japan's "In addition," the report said, model 777 In Riley County agricultural self-sufficiency is "a bumper crop of grain sor- MANHATTAN --- A compan- declining. ghum in Argentina has attract- ed Japan, and arrangements Exclusive sell ion animal clinic has been set 'Phis means, the FAS said, a centering bail here for May 12 and May 14.larger demand for food. At pres-have already been made for de- Adjustablek The first will cover dogs andent, Japan supplies only aboutlivery to Japan of nearly 500,- Line installed the second, horses. 75 per. cent ofits needs. 000 metric tonsof Argentine 2 pc. 6r/' Homer Caley, extension But competition tofillthissorghum during ular glass rod weterinarian, and -Dr,....14ihn Clif-market has,. increased sharply,marketing year." FAMILY CHECKS RECORDS ford, KSIT School of Veterinarysince Japan has embarked on anced Tackle Keeping accurate records is important if you hope to become Medicine, will conduct the clin-a trade policy aimed at diversi- theStar Farmer of Kansas, an honor won this year by W. Benson ics. fying its overseas buying. Auctions and sales Keil of Concordia. Here young Keil gets a tip from his vocational The May 12 meeting will cov- Officials said Japan has set ag instructor,Stephen L. Reedy, while his parents, Mr. and Mrs. er the care, treatment, and gen-up more than 20 trading com- can be found in Willis Keil, look on. eral health of the dog, includ-panies in Southeast Asia coun- both sections of ing thenutrition and vaccin-triestoprovide technical and Grass & Grain ation schedules for puppies. other assistance to help develop Dr.Cliffordwillalsodiscussproduction projects. this week. the problems and care of hunt- As these projects develop, of- This Section ing dogs. ficialssaid, more of the pro- Page 12 At the May 14 meeting Dr. Caley will discuss the selection of a horse and precautions for young horses. Also discussed willbefeedingtips,internal and external parasites, and di- seases. Charlie White, agricultural ) agent, said both sessions will be at 7:30 p.m. at Pottorf Hall at f 202 Reel Ci-Co Park. merica'slowestPtice HUTCH TEACHERS Otoof SpinningTackle BASE PAY TO $6100 Hutchinson will boost its ba- sic pay for teachers next year $J'S by $450 to a $6100 floor for be- JNT ginning teachers with a bache- lors degree. With increases for teachers with more experience and more experience and more WITH QUARTER HORSE and more education, the aver- Working with his quarterhorses is a favorite pastime for the age pay hike will be $566. 1969 Kansas"Star Farmer," W. Benson Keil of Concordia. FFAHonor To ConcordiaYouth MANHATTAN- An 18 yearKansas State University's46th Keil started his farming pro- old NorthCentral Kansas farm annual state high school voca- gram in 1965 with two register- Youth, W. BensonKeil, has tional agriculture judgingand ed Herefords and a quarter - beennamed "Star Farmer agricultural mechanics contests. horse. He now has a program of Kansas"for 1969. Keil is a A near straight -A studentatthat includes 40 head of beef senior at ConcordiaHigh SchoolConcordia high school, Keil pres- cattle,three Quarter Horses, star drag and is the and 80 acres of cropland. His anti -reverse son of Mr. and Mrs.ently is serving aspresident of vith line Willis Keil,Route 3, Concordia.the North Central KansasDis- net worth was estimated at The StarFarmer honor wastrict FFA organizationand he$7,561 as of January 1, 1969. announcedat the 41st annualhas participated innumerous FENCE MENDING convention Kell will enroll in Kansas of the Kansas Asso-FFA events duringthe past State University's College of Richard Marcotte of Clyde says he has been working on fence UNT ciation public of FFA House of Dele-four years, including Agriculture next fall. He plans lines the last two weeks because of the wet condition of the gates. The state association wasspeaking,farm mechanics, to return to farming after ground. Marcotte farms 14 miles southwest of Clyde in Cloud holdingits annual convention incrops and meatsjudging and Manhattan earning a college degree. county. in conjunction with newswriting. lllllllllllll PI1IIIII11 llllllllllllllllll lllll llll 1 lllll itisno S lllllll plus appear rather large, weighing over 1,100 pounds since the mar-Less Than FARMERS OUTLOOK heifers over 900 pounds) was cause for alarm, Usual estimated at 701,000 - 4 perketing of these cattle - along C L.H. Simerl cent less than a yearbefore. with others not yet in feedlotsInsert Damage be sold will be spread through Aug- With the Most of these cattle will ust, September, and October. crop growing in April. just gettingunder seasz Marketing intentions and sas, the outlook way in Kr (We combine each weight is not foe price prospects. Farmers re- overl Cheer In Coming group of steers withheifers serious for insect 19( damage be- ported their intention of mar-year, that are 200 pounds lighter Tniaccording to Kansas Stat; s8 about 200keting 6,006,000 cattle during versity specialists. cause heifers weigh (April, May and crE this quarter In their first Ka pounds less when marketed. insectreport Beef Market June) - 6 per cent more than of Hence, they will be soldduring the year, DellE. Gates, pia; beef are not large enough to during this time last year. The exteo One of the most important the same months as theheavier sion entomologist, I agricultural reports at this timecause any big decline in cattle increase in beef output, howev-Brooks, extensionand Leroy prices. We will come back to steers). er, may be less than6 per cent Rpecialisib dai of the year is the USDA re- More mid -weight and light insecticides,say that ag( port of Cattle on Feed April 1.this point later. more than 2 or a surest: cattle. The number of steers - perhaps no of overwintering wa Itshows that farmers in the The number of cattle on feed 3 per cent. bugs in bunch adult Oho. in the Corn Belt (12 North-Cen- weighing 900 to 1,100 pounds grass revealed fro U. S. were fattening some 11,- hei- We can compare the presentlow counts which tal plus the 200 -pound lighter would not 419,000 cattle -7 per cent moretral States) was estimated at situation with that of the first it. fers was listed at 3,225,000 - dicate that thesebugs 196 than a year earlier. 7,277,000 - up only 3 per cent quarter of this year. On Janu- would be 7 per cent more than last year. much of a problemthis While this figure promises from last year. But the number ary 1, farmersreported 10 per Year. These cattle, together withthe Grasshoppersdo not spi' that consumers will again havein the 13 Western States was than now heavier group mentioned ear-cent more cattle on feed pose a serious threat, trei an abundant supply of fine 3,859,000 - up 18 per cent. They also re- a winteregg lier, will be sold mostly in Ap-one year before. count indicates. the steaks, prospective supplies of Steers on feed April 1 were However, ril and May. ported the intention of market-the right kind of slig estimated at 8,017,000 - 9 per ing 6 per cent more fed cattle weather fora GRASS & GRAIN Steers weighing 700 to 900 big hatch (dryweather in figs cent above the 1968 figure.