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| FROM THE FARM | The carryover of old corn was larger than generally expected, states L.H. Simerl, Extension economist in Agricultural Marketing with the University of Illinois in his Illinois Farm and Food Outlook Newsletter. That news irked some corn growers because it depressed the price of corn. However, the price decline was welcomed by producers of chickens and eggs and by other farmers who purchase feed for their livestock. Consumers, too, should be pleased with the disclosure of the larger stocks of corn, since most of the grain eventually will be converted into meat, chicken, eggs, and dairy products. Stocks of old corn on hand Oct. 1 were estimated at 481 million bushels. That was 228 million less than last year, but about 50 million bushels more than had been expected. The increase only amounts to about 1 percent of the total supply of corn available for the 1974-75 marketing year. On the other hand, it could produce more than 3 million hogs -- over 500 million pounds of pork. The larger-than-expected carryover of corn pointed to two other important con­ clusions : (1) Corn has been fed to livestock at a slower rate than had been thought. The amount used for feed during the July-September quarter now appears to have been around 640 million bushels - 6 to 10 percent less than the amount anticipated. Furthermore, the amount of corn apparently used for feed in the quarter was down 14 percent from the year- before usage. (2) The slower- than-expected rate of feeding probably will continue through this quarter, and extend into the winter. If so, the shortage of corn will not be as acute next spring and summer as it would have been otherwise. Following custom, the USD A issued new projections of grain usage one day after the stocks report was issued. The projections should be con­ sidered more as best guesses than as confident forecasts. The new figures are in narrower ranges than the previous ones. Also, they reflect expectations of larger exports and possibly a smaller amount used for feeding livestock and poultry. Export expectations for the year that began Oct. 1 were listed at 875 to 925 million bushels. The previous range was 750 to 900 million bushels. The new figures for total domestic use were 3,960 to 3,990 million bushels, compared to the previous expectation of 3,932 to 4,062 million bushels. The USDA report did not include separate figures of corn used as feed. However, within domestic utilization, about 450 million bushels will be used for food, seed, and industrial processes during the 1974-75 marketing year. The remainder, 3,510 to 3,540 million bushels, would be available for feeding to animals. That would be about 16 percent less than the amount of corn fed this past year. This is not a firm figure, but does indicate the probably reduction in the quantity of corn that can be used for feed. Stocks of wheat on hand Oct. 1 were estimated at • 1,546 million bushels -- 6 percent more than a year earlier. The disappearance of wheat from July 1 to October 1 totaled 484 million bushels -- 30 percent less than last year. Looking ahead, the USDA projected total exports of wheat for this marketing year at 1,000 to 1,100 million bushels -- 6 to 13 percent less than during 1973- 74. Domestic useage was figured at 688 to 738 million bushels - 4 to 9 percent less than last year. The expected carryover of wheat next July 1 is listed at 243 to 293 million bushels. Some 249 million bushels were carried over last July 1. Editor's Quote Book It is much easier to be critical than to be correct. -- Benjamin Disraeli d fatter fcr&Ms Better off A recent speaker said that if bad luck hits you, look around for someone worse off than you. Then sup­ posedly, you would feel better! I guess this means that if you're blind in one eye, you can accept it easier if you know someone-who's blind in both eyes. Or if you break a leg, you will feel better if you meet someone who broke both legs. Or if you lose your wallet with $50 in it, the loss won't be as bitter if your neighbor loses his containing $100. On the surface this sounds like good advice. You know, double the misery of someone else and cut your own in half! The only problem is, I'm reminded of the fellow who was told to cheer up, for things could get worse. He cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse! So I'm going to advise something exactly opposite to this "worse off" theory. And here it is: When trouble strikes, look around for someone who is better off than you. By "better off" I don't necessarily mean the person who makes more money, so much as I mean the fellow with an inner abundance of what I like to call "coping power." Let's face it. Some people are better fitted to cope with their problems than the rest of us. And if they've learned to cope with their own, maybe they can help us cope with ours. iV I'm not advising you to go around like a parasite, clinging to other people and draining their life's blood. Iam advising that when bad luck strikes, stop looking for someone to pity. Look for someone to admire. Feeling sorry for yourself, or for others worse off than you, is not the solution. But by respecting and imitating those who are still walking on the sunny side of the street, we may soak up more of the sun's warmth on our own backs. At least, it's worth trying. 3*4 HJ. Hastings is editor of The I l l inois Baptist in Springfield GUTTERS UNLIMITED PONT Iff WINTER ICE * SNOW FREEZE YOU 0UT1 CAU. GUTTERS UNUNITED FOR SEAMLESS ALUMINUM GUTTERS. 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PREP is based on the as­ sumption that the replacement of failure with successful learn­ ing experiences will have useful and rewarding ramifications for the child in particular and for society in general. The program involves three elements: (1) math and English work units which are pro­ grammed to meet the individual needs of the students; (2) inter­ personal skills classes where students learn to develop the behavioral skills needed to suc­ ceed in school, at home, and in the community; and (3) a counseling program for the par­ ents. Specially trained teachers fol­ lowing scientifically based be­ havior management principles make the program work. PREP students receive points for completed work units and for productive, cooperative be­ havior. They lose points for inappropriate behavior such as sleeping/ damaging equipment, or missing classes. The points are used to get "time out" in a nearby lounge, time to play games, and other desired re­ wards. Various students indicate that young people who experience problems and failure in school, who have difficulties in getting along with their parents, and who also have problems func­ tioning in the community, are more likely to become involved with the juvenile justice system. The Center for Studies of Crime and Delinquency of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is supporting the program in the interest of developing preventive mental health measures. Helping schools to help children 'develop effective academic, social, and interpersonal skills is helping to avoid serious future problems of a mental health nature. NIMH is the mental health agency in the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Ad- Heart Disease is the most com­ mon cause of disability among people receiving social security disability payments. Social Security pays monthly benefits to over 2 million peo­ ple under 65 who are severely disabled and cannot work for a year or more. Thirty-one percent of those have severe heart dis­ ease. Arthritis, gout, and amputa­ tions account for sixteen percent ministration of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Health, Education, and Welfare. Programs such as PREP can help train youngsters out of the habit of failure and increase their chances for building a suc­ cessful life. of the disabled people getUng benefits. Accidents are responsi­ ble for eight percent, respira­ tory diseases seven percent, and disorders of the nervous system and sense organs six percent. Social Security disability pay­ ments are paid only to severely disabled people whose impair­ ment will prevent them from working for at least one year in any type of employment. Several things are taken into consideration, when. the. Social Security Administration makes a determination of disability. The age of the applicant, his educa­ tion, work experience, and se­ verity of the disability are a few considerations. 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