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««* \ s *k3^feyr MiF 25, 1961 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Pvg* Wbm Farmers have been quitting the milking business even fastr er than we had supposed. This isjjfyiderit from the latest report of numters of livestock on farms. When the census people visited farms a year or so ago, they found considerably fewer cattle than the Department of Agriculture had been estimating. As a result of the census reports, the department cut its estimates of total numbers of cattle and calves by about 7 peHent. Largely overlooked has been the fact that , estimates of numbers of dairy cattle were chopped more |han estimates for. be^f cattle. Where beef numbers' were reduced by only abd&t 4 percent, the estimates ojf dairy cattle numbers were slashed ,9 percent. Nearly two million-/cows "disappeared" by th&* stroke of a Washington peK The downward revisions in cow numbers called for some trimming of estimates of milk production." So the official esti- , mate of milk production for 1960 has been reduced from the 125.5 billion pounds reported in December to 122 9 bil 1 i o n pounds. But even after considering this reduction in total output, it appears that the average production per cow must be about 6 percent larger than we had believed. These figures suggest that W# have not only fewer dairymen than we thought, but better ones. Farmers have been cutting ddwn on milk cows for 16 years. They have reduced co\V numbers from 27.8 million in istb to 19.3 million at the first of this year. Dairymen now hive 30 percent fewer cows tt^an they had 16 years ago, bi#t they are producing 46 percent more milk per cow. Total milk production is only 1% percent more than it was in 1945. 16 years ago. But our population has increased 28 percent. Milk production per consumer decreased from 893 pdinds in 1942 to 670 pounds in 1960. This reduction is 25 percent. The reduction in milk supply pdjr consumer has caused no hardship. Consumers have cut down on purchases of butter and bought more margarine. The consumption of butter has been reduced from around 17 pounds per person per year •before World W* O t#*!*s tlWi 8 pounds. As less milk was used for butter, more was available for use as fluid milk and cream, ice cream, cheese and other manufactured dairy products.-' The supply of milk in 1960 was nearly in balance with commercial demand. In tertns of milkfat, purchases of butter and cheese by the CCC represented less than 3 percent of total milk production. In 1993. purchases by the CCC were equivalent to over 8 percent of all milk produced. Practically all of these pricesupport purchases in 1960 were in the form of butter. The CCC bought and distributed about 6% percent of all butter produced. The price of cheese held above the support level, so purchases for price support were insignificant. The CCC in 1960 continued to purchase large amounts of nonfat dry milk. As in previous years since 1^53, , the CCC bought nearly half of, all nonfat dry milk that was manufactured. These purchases represented about 8 percent of all milk produced by farmers* Milk production seems likely to increase a bit in 1961, and prices received by fanners may average slightly higher than last year. Present developments point to an over-expansion in the production of eggs and poultry meats during 1961. By midyear, egg production is expected to rise above year-earlier levels. Both broiler and turkey production will establish record highs this year. And producers' prices and incomes from the sales of poultry prod ucts can be expected to decline sharply. EGGS. Last year at this time the United States farm price of eggs was about 30 cents a dozen. Illinois producers were averaging close to 25 cents. These low price levels greatly reduce producers' purchases of replacement chicks. In fact, during the first four months of 1960 the United States hatch of egg-type chicks averaged 33 percent below the comparable period of the previous year. These reduced hatchings dur ing the major hatching season were primarily responsible for the later reduction in layer numbers and egg production that has bolstered egg prices during the past several months. Since the beginning of 1961, farm prices of eggs have averaged about 10 cents a dozen higher than they did a year earlier. Hatching of egg-type chicks feaua beam above*, y<*r-4»rlier levels during each month since last May. And current egg THE FOX HOLE TAP in the Riverside Hotel t NOW OFSW EVERY DAY AND EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS AT NOON Featuring as Weekend Specials Roast Duck with DUMPLINGS Roast Turkey ?Prime Ribs of Bfcef BRING THE FAMILY Large or Small llfSIS® FOX H®ii TAP We're Now Open! Rt. 120 West :-l N Lakeland Park {Counter Service . . . breakfast -- Plate Lurich -- Sandwiches Daily: 6:S0 a.m. to Midnight Car Hop Service ... tv Hamburgers -- Hot Dogs -- Root Beer, etc. From: 11:30 &.m. to Midnight •op fn -- Let's Get Acquainted Plenty Of Parking Space prices are expected to maintain chick purchases above yearago levels for at least a month or two. In fact, United States farmers have reported their intentions to buy 12 percent more replacement chicks this year thian in 1960. If they carry out these intentions, layer numbers and egg production should rise/above yearearlier levels during {he last half of 1961 and remain above during the 1961-62 laying year. And for the year beginning in June 1961.; the farm price of eggs can be expected to average about 5 cents a dozen below that of the previous year* TURKEYS. During each of the twftt two years, United States turkey production has been at a, record level of 82 miliioii birds. Yet the average prices received by .producers have not been discouraging. The current optimism of the industry is reflected in producers' intentions to expand 1961 production by 20 percent over 1960. It is doubtful that an increase as great as 20 percent will develop. Chances are good, however, for the production of at least 93 million birds. And storage stocks of turkeys on Feb. 1 were 20 percent greater them year-ago levels. The larger turkey supplies will receive increased competition from larger quantities of other poultry and red meats. These factors indicate that turkey producers might expect to sell their 1961 crop for more than 4 cents-a pound below 1960 levels. BROILERS. More favorable broiler prices during the past year have encouraged a continued expansion in broiler production. Placements of broiler chicks in the United States during the first two months of 1961 averaged 8 percent above the comparable period of 1960. February placements averaged 12 percent above year-earlier levels. If this current trend in placements is maintained, the farm price of broilers during 1961 is likely to average, nearly 2 cents a pound below 1960. If you are loading livestock these days, take your time. It is time well spent. When you hurry and the animals gjftjfc ex~ c^ted, you stand to lose ih two ways. About two-thirds of. e bruises that contribute to meat' loss on cattle carcasses come from crowding or bumping the animals on the trip to market and most of the bruising comes during the loading process. Cattle which "become excited and that are not under control can also wreck gjftes, loading chutes, truck boxes and other equipment. Also th^re is a greater chance for individuals to get hurt. Cattle also lose more weight and cost you money. Keep animals under control at all times. It is profitable .and safer. Quick diagnosis' and proper treatment still are the best weapons against milk fever in cattle. Research people around the country are trying to come up with a sound preventive program, but results are still inconclusive. Milk fever strikes some cows shortly after calving. They become sc weak they can't get up. When this happens, call your veterinarian immediately. He can pull most of them through with injections of calcium. But you have to act right away. Three methods pf prevention are under study: 1. Delayed or partial milking for a short time after calving. This can cause or aggravate mastitis. ; 2. Massive doses of Vitamin D the last three to eight days before calving. This method is p r o m i s i n g b u t e x p e n s i v e a n d potentially toxic. 3. A special diet low in calcium and high in phosphorus. This research looks favorable but still is in the experimental Stage. Until science discovers the Answers, detection and treatment by a veterinarian are the main defense. In recent years the best policy to follow with commercial lambs is to shear in May trnd feed for maximum gains and sell when they reach market weight of 85 to 90 pounds. These lambs should be weaned |n May so ewes can be gotten into condition for breeding in June. RETARDED WILL ° BENEFIT FROM " MAY OPEN HOUSE Retarded children of the| county will benefit from the! open house that will be heid; by the Woodstock Moose lodge; on Saturday evening. May 27.' The public is invited to at-1 tend this special event and all i money raised will go to the j retarded children. | The youngsters for whom1 this benefit is planned are | presently attending school at the Bible church of Wonder Lake. They are classified as the trainable mentally handicapped group. This is the group below those known as the educable mentally handicapped who are attending public sehool in Woodstock. The money raised by the Moose lodge will go toward hiring a qualified teacher for the trainable group. It is expected that the state will eventually take over the schoolroom, after a teacher is hired. Walter Guse, chaifman for the Moose benefit, says that he hopes at least $1,500 will be raised for this fund. The open house starts at 6 o'clock," with money spent at the lodge after that hour to go into the fund for the retarded children. There will be games, food and refreshments available throughout the evening and a dance band will be on hand to provide music. An exhibition will be given in front of the lodge at about 6:30 by the V.F.W. group known as the V-Ettes. The American Legion firing squad will also present an exhibition. All of the members of the Woodstock lodge hope that the pfibli'c will turn out and make this a whopping big benefit so that this little group of Children can attend a public school. COUNTY BIRD^ CLUB ON YEAR'S FIRST FIELD TRIP The McIIenry County, Bird club met for its first field trip on Saturday, May 13. The weather was perfect for a delightful walk through the blossoming woods of the Bull Valley area. 'Fortv-four different kinds of birds were identified. | The hikers were Mr. and I Mrs. Ben Barber, Miss Alice Clark, Miss Lita Clark, Arthur i Baker, Mrs. 'William Tittle, | Mrs. Kenneth V. Fiske. Danj ny Aavang, Mrs. Ralph Livengood and Mrs. William Carroll, I Jr. | Mr. and Mrs., Barber invited | the club to hold the next field | trip-meeting at their Greenj wood farm, where many birds j of meadow, marsh and woodj land will be nesting. This fieki j trip will be held on Saturday, ! June 3. Adults interested' in . joining the group?' or wishing j further information may contact Mr. Barber, Hebron 2831; 1 Mr. Baker, Crystal Lake 459- 0339, or Mi's. Fiske, FE 8-0592. PROPOSED WORK \ CHANGES Proposed changes agreed up* on in the Workmen's Compensation and Occupational Diseases Acts wHl mean about a 15 percent increase in weekly benefits, according^© Gov. Otto Kemer. The proposed new benefits are a result of deliberations by members of the Illinois Industrial C o m m i ssion representatives of industry, Illinois AFL-CIO officials, an advisory committee of attorneys and a joint legislative subcommittee on workmen's comp e n s a t i o n . U n d e r t h e new schedule single workers, if disabled. could draw $51 instead of the present $45 in weekly benefits and married workers with four children under .18 years, of age could receive $61, an increase of $10. Increases in maximum death benefits range from $11250 to $2,500 with propose*! maximum payments from $13,500 to $17,5tK), in addition to a $500 burial allowance. Compensation for loss of an eye will be extended an additional 10 weeks and increased to $8,250 from $6,720. Other changes allow five years after date of last exposure; to radiation for filing a claim under th£ Occupational Diseases Act and obligate employers to replace artificial limbs damaged in industrial accidents. 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