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Grain Mcrlict
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Pacific Northwest Wheat Summary February 1973
EXPORT DEVELOPMENTS RESPONSIBLE
FOR RAPID PRICE RISE
Pacific Northwest wheat markets moved sharply higher during
the quarter October 1 through December 31. Unprecedented world
import demand, coupled with relatively tight exportable supplies
outside the United States held the responsibility for record export
levels and prices. This year's export sales are estimated at 400
million bushels to the USSR. The largest export of U.S. wheat to a
single country. This year's exports have also been highlighted by
purchases of 19 million bushels by the Peoples Republic of China.
The Pacific Northwest involvement in this total is 9.9 million
bushels to Russia and 11.4 million bushels to the Peoples Republic
of China for the year end period.
The bidding level for No. 1 Soft White Wheat to arrive, Coast, on
track started the period at $2.41 per bushel and ended at $2.78
December 31. This compares with a market level of $1.56 per
bushel a year ago when wheat movement was virtually at a
standstill due to the Longshoremen strike. January preliminary
average figures $2 81 per bushel but at the close market activity
has been dulled by logistical problems at tidewater terminals.
Montana's hard bread wheat markets expanded as rapidly as
white wheat markets. Export business spearheaded by huge Soviet
purchases and increased demand for protein wheat from other
nations sharply reflected higher levels. Record disappearance
will likely result in the lowest carryover since 1952. Winter wheat
values from ordinary through 13 percent protein marketed 50 to 60
cents per bushel higher from quarter start to end. January
preliminary average, ordinary through 12 percent protein figured
$2.80 per bushel and 13 percent protein $2.84, compared with
ordinary at $1.61. 12 percent at $1.71 and 13 percent at $1.82 for the
corresponding period a year ago.
Spring wheat markets entered this crop year with supplies at the
highest level in 28 years and reflects the general reason price levels
for this class are under other classes. This and the fact that Soviet
purchases were principally for Hard Red Winter. Despite this
exports will be record large. No. 1 Dark Northern Spring wheat
basis 14 percent protein wheat quotations averaged sharply above
a year ago at $2.79 per bushel, compared with $1.87 last January.
MEANING OF PROTEIN SHORTAGE
A meat industry publication points out that most Americans don't
even understand what the term "world protein shortage" means.
The observation is made that, "Despite record-breaking U.S.
production of meat, demand here is for "more at lower prices'.. ..In
other parts of (the world, shortage of protein of all types-plant as
well as animal-is a matter of life and death, not price."
In the United States, meat and other protein foods are available
in anv quantity desired. For the overwhelming majority of our
people the problem is not one of availability but rather one of
choosing which product to buy at what price. The essentiality of
protein in the human diet is made starkly evident by Agency
International Development figures indicating that 30 percent of
developing countries' children die before age five, largely due to
inadequate levels of protein, calories. It is estimated that around
two thirds of the survivors fail to reach full physical and mental
growth. Irreversible damage can be done at a very early age since
90 percent of normal brain structure is accomplished by the age of
three, and protein is necessary for that development. Obviously,
the food industry in the United States has made an immense
contribution to human health, well-being and enjoyment of life.
We have little to complain about as regards the nation's food
supply. We might well express gratitude to the industry responsible
for the bounty we enjoy. But, as the meat industry publication
points out, it might be more helpful if we sought to use our
agricultural know-how and technological skill in food production in
the most effective ways possible to help hundreds of millions of
people in other nations who live on the edge of starvation and in the
gray world of malnutrition throughout all the days of their
foreshortened lives.
COW POKES
By Ace Reid
"Income . . . what's that?"
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
ASSISTANCE
A representative from the Sheriffs
Department will be available throughout
the county to assist those having questions
about property tax relief.
The taxpayer should bring:
income Information
Social Security number
Property tax statement
BOARDMAN City Hall 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Wednesdays,
Feb. 14 & Feb. 28
IRRIGON A. C. Houghton School
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays,
Feb. 16 & March 2
LEXINGTON School Bldg.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 21
IONE City Hall 10 a.m.fto 4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23
The high
performance
machine
INTERNATIONAL 645 VIBRA CHISEL
These features assure better seedbed preparation at
an economy price:
Husky three-rank welded frame-3 x 4-inch beams,
2 x 5-inch cross members.
Handles sweeps up to 16 inches . . . famous Vibra
Shank action . . . prepares good seedbeds fast.
Trailing model comes in nine sizes . . . trailing wing
type model in 12 sizes.
Morrow County
Grain Growers
Lexington, Oregon
hull.
CATTLE SCABIES
QUARANTINE IS
STILL IX EFFECT
Cattle scabies are still not
under control in certain parts of
the United States and Oregon is
still maintaining a line of
defense against this disease.
Reminding of the problems
that some Oregon importers of
livestock had a year ago when
they imported animals without
securing a permit. Dr. Glenn B.
Rea, state veterinarian, has
advised livestock people who
anticipate importing cattle into
Oregon to call or write into
Oregon to call or write the
Oregon Department of Agricul
ture for entry permits at least
three weeks before the antici
pated date of movement of the
animals.
He said the scabies situation
is still such that it has caused
the department to maintain its
present quarantine on Okla
homa and Texas and certain
specified counties and premises
in other southwest and central
plains states.
Rea said that by livestock
importers following the pro
cedure of applying for a permit
at least three weeks prior to
movement of the animals the
department can give instruction
pertinent at that time to the
area of origin of the animals. He
then noted that the situation
concerning dangerous areas is
constantly changing and in
struction given one day may not
be pertinent a few days later.
Dr. Rea warned against
relying on information received
from states of origin, noting
that in the past such informa
tion has not coincided with the
Oregon importation require
ments and has caused Oregon
livestock owners unnecessary
appearances in local courts.
His final words of advice
were, "Always call for a permit
before importing any kind of
livestock, poultry or other
animals (except dogs or cats
traveling with a family in the
family car) and you will be on
the safe side".
..The Ripping Knitters met
Jan. 31 at Julie Baker's home in
Lexington.
Mrs. Baker furnished re
freshments. The minutes were
read and approved.
The next meeting will be at
Mildred Davidson's home.
Valerie Bolander is making
slippers. She has one done
already.
Lynn Dee Devin is making a
hat. Janette Piper is making a
vest. Frances Peck is making a
sweater.
News Reporter,
Frances Peck
The North Lexington Live
stock Club started the new 4-H
year with a meeting at the
Lexington School House on Jan.
19th. President Ken Grieb
called the meeting to order. We
had flag salutes and treasurer's
report. We welcomed a new
member, Todd Harrison. We
discussed what we are going to
take to the fair, so far we have 3
pig projects, 9 beef projects, 3
dairy projects, and 2 sheep
projects. Darla Rea, Ricky Rea,
and Julie Grieb gave a report on
the record book workshop, Jan.
15. Then we saw a movie about
beef presented by the Baker
County Cowbelles. We had
refreshments and then the
meeting was adjourned.
Reporter,
Julie Grieb
4-H HOME IMPROVEMENTS
GROL'P
We held our meeting at
Shelley Thompson's house
January 31, 1973. The ones
present were Shelley Thomp
son, Joan Warren, Laurie
Malcom, Patti Lott and our
leader Kathie Wahl. We talked
about the projects we wanted to
make to enter in the fair and we
were to start working on them.
For the next meeting we are to
have drawn a floor plan and
have a color scheme of a family
room. Our next meeting is
February 7, 1973.
Joan Warren, Reporter
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PERSON AL
REPRESENTATIVE'S SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY
Gene Pierce, the Personal
Representative of the estate of
John Lane, deceased, invites
bids for the purchase of the
following described real prop
erty belonging to the estate of
John Lane, deceased:
The property commonly
known as the Lane Apart
ments, more particularly
described as:
The east 72 feet of Lots 9
and 10, Block 3, Original
Town of Heppner, Mor
row County, Oregon.
The Personal Representative
requests that sealed bids be
mailed or presented to him at
the offices of Robert B. Abrams.
Attorney, P.O.Box 428,
Heppner, Oregon 97836, on or
before February 26, 1973. The
terms of the sale will be cash,
and the Personal Representa
tive reserves the right to refuse
any or all of the bids. Informa
tion concerning the number of
apartments, present rentals,
and related information can be
secured from the Personal
Representative at the Bank of
Eastern Oregon, Heppner
Branch, Heppner, Oregon.
Dated February 6, 1973.
s- Gene Pierce ,
Personal Representative of the
Estate of John Lane, Deceased.
6-8-c
Public Notice
NOTICE
OF SPECIAL ELECTION
ON SERIAL TAX LEVY
FOR ROADS FOR
MORROW COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on
February 27, 1973, a special
election will be held in Morrow
County, to determine whether
the county court shall be
authorized to levy and collect
taxes serially outside the limi
tations imposed by Article XI,
Section 11, Constitution of the
State of Oregon, for the period
of five years beginning on July
1, 1973, and ending on June 30,
1978, in the amount of $145,000
annually for five (5) successive
years. The funds so raised shall
be expended for county road
related services, projects,
properties and equipment and
for repairs, improvements,
maintenance and replacement.
An appropriate part of the said
funds will be apportioned to
cities, as provided by Oregon
law.
Sadie Parrish
County Clerk
for Morrow County
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Columbia Basin
C.B.E.C. IN VESTMENT UP
Year end reports for Colum
bia Basin revealed that new
additions to this area to electric
plant increased by $386,759 for
Columbia Basin Electric in
1972. There were line retire
ments of $92,121.
Investment in distribution
transformers was a major item
with a net) new investment of
$53,000. Improvement to ser
vices and new service drops
resulted in a new investment of
$14,000.
The major area of investment
was in substation equipment
where $120,000 was invested.
The Heppner Substation result
ed in an $80,000 investment. The
Coop invested $8,400 in the move
of a substation to serve Kinzua
Mill and invested $31,600 for
new transformer facilities at
the Sandhollow Substation.
9th Annual
Walla Walla Valley
Shorthorn Association Sale
Monday, Feb. 19 - 12:30 p.m.l
SE Wash. Fairgrounds -
Walla Walla, Wash. :
55 Registered Bulls
29 Registered Females
(Horned and Polled)
For catalogs and information on FREE DELIERY and
FIIFE WKWYY oni..-t Jim KibU-r. Rout' 4, Box JSl, m
Walla V.lla. Wn :rS02. Tel. 509 -32-4325.
One hundred calves had
arrived at the Barton Clark
ranch by Jan. 31. They arrived
after the last old spell and are
dotaR well. They expect to be
through by the first of April.
G-T Want Ads Pay Big
FARMERS circle Feb. 9 on
your calendar. That is the date
of the important Wheat Pro
duction Market Seminar to be
held at Willows Grange at lone
at 9:30 a.m. The program
includes authorities in many
fields: weed control, new varie
ties, wheat marketing outlook,
seed treatment, and new farm
legislation. Lunch will be serv
ed at noon by the Grange
Ladies.
MOVING??
Local or
Long Distance
Tr Eitlmatet
Call Cnt Orwtck
989-8586
or Condon 384-2292
Agent lor
United Van Lino.
COLE ELECTRIC
Motor Rewinding
Industrial Commercial
Farm and Home
Pendleton 276-7761
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Rent, Lease, Buy
Allis Chalmers
HESTON, FREEMAN
(Hay Equipment)
NEW 6 USED
MOUNTAIN
MACHINERY
COMPANY
Airport Road
PENDLETON
Open Mon. thru FrL
and until Noon Sat
276-6222
Fob. 1011b
5 to 7 p.n.
Heppner
High School
Adults & High School $1
' Grade School 75(
Sponsored by
Publications dept.
Proceeds fo finance trip
fo H. S. Press Conference
in Portland April 6' 7
Columbia Basin
Electric Co-op
Serving Morrow, Gil2s.fi,
and Wheeler Counties
Ph. 676-9146 Heppner
This is the
house
fchafc Jack build:
He paid the carpenters, masons and plumbers...whopid
the doctors, lawyers and merchants, the butchers, bakers!
and candlestick makers.That money went round and
round to help our whole town prosper. And that money
all started right here.
SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION
y MMOOTOM
EQUAL t&:;3
LENDER
180 NE Second
Hermlston, Ore.
Don Gray, manager
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