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ANIMAL AGRICULTURE FACES HARD COST-PRICE SQUEEZE :g North Carolina’s big and grow ing pnimal agriculture faces dim prospects for increasing profits in 1971. Producers will be hard pressed to cope with the com bined effects of higher feed costs and possibly lower prices. Every segment of the animal side of the state’s agricultural industry will feel the pressure of increased costs of production — resulting largely from reduc ed corn supplies. In addition, prices farmers receive for most of their animal products are likely to average lower than in 1970. North Carolina State Universi ty economists predict a need for general belt-tightening all down the line, as outlined in the following: Hog* North Carolina top hog prices are expected to av erage $19 to $20 during Jan uary and February, which would be some improvement over late 1970 prices. A decline back to around $17.50 to $18 could come in the March-April period with a possible recovery back to the $20 level during May-July. As suming no increases in market ing during the fall compared to 1970/ prices should average above $19 during the latter part of 1971. If hog production continues to increase, $15 top hogs could result. Feeder pig prices probably will average lower in 1971 than the 1970 average. With usual rela tionships between top hog pric es and feeder pig prices and with a higher cost of com, 50 pound pigs may average $30 to $32 per hundred pounds during January and February. Prices will likely hold near this level, reaching a seasonal peak around $34-$36 in May. The trend will be downward during the sum mer, leveling out at about $30 per hundred pounds. Beef Cattle Prices during the first half •of the year may average 50 cents to $1 per hundred pounds be low 1970. Second half prices will probably average near 1970 levels. Midwestern slaughter prices are likely to average near to slightly below the $30 level throughout most of the year. Higher feed grain prices will reduce both cattle feeder prof its and feeder cattle prices. Choice 500-pound feeders will probable average $2 to $3 per . hundred lower during the first ihalf of the year. If expansion continues through the second half of he year, feeder prices could average $31 to $32 for the year. > Broilers Lower broiler prices during 1970 and continued increases in production costs are expected to bring sharp adjustments in the industry, especially during the first half of the new year.1 Wholesale, ready-to-cook broiler prices during the first quarter of 1970 are expected to average about 28 cents, slightly above the first quarter of of 1970, but not enough to offset the antic ipated increase in production costs. Higher costs could re sult in an increase of 1.5 to 2 cents per pound in the cost of producing a broiler., Production is expected to be down the first half of the year but up to levels di a year ago in the second halt. Turkeys For the first six months, whole sale prices are expected to av erage several cents per pound below a year earlier. Higher faed costs and other factors could add about 2 to 3 cents per pound. — on a dressed height basis — to the cost of producing turkeys. "■ < ' EflS* North Carolina producer pric es for shell eggs are expected to average about 31 cents a dozen for the first quarter, down about 16 cents from a year ago. Further decline is anticipated with a second quarter average of about 26 cents, 4 cents be low the second quarter of 1970. Prices are expected to strength en in the last half of the year but ✓still will average several cents per dozen below prices of a ytear ago. Production costs are expected to be up sharply, per haps by 2.5 to 3 cents a dozen. The-cost of producing relace ment pullets will likely be 10 to 15 cents per bird higher than in 1970. Milk iNorui i^aruuua .prices ior uiass I or bottling milk went up 28 cents per hundred1 weight in De cember. This will result in. a rise of at least 1 cent per quart in consumer prices, although prices may vary if milk is bar gain priced in supermarkets as a loss leader. Further inceases in producer prices are likely in the next two years. SAM ERVIN Continued from page 4 the Post Office, environmental pollution, women’s rights, elec toral college reform, individual privacy and consumer protection. In the end, Congress compiled an impressive list of major leg islative enactments: a postal re organization act, which establish ed a government - owned postal corporation to deliver the mail, a new railroad passenger corp oration act to overhaul our rail passenger system, a new omni bus farm bill, two major anti crime programs, a Congressional reform act to revise committee and floor procedures, and a new air pollution control act. Much of my attention during the 91st Congress was focused on efforts to preserve individual ONE HIGH STANDARD Die same thoughtful consideration and complete dignified service is accorded all regardless of the cost of the funeral selected. rights. Another battle of the of storage about Chairman Rights Su sought to call attention to rne seriousness of this growing prob lem and to take appropriate com mittee actions to deal with these invasions of individual freedoms. In the sphere ofrtproposed con stitutional amendments, I took an active role in the debates which the Senate engaged in ov er electoral college reform and women's rights. In each of these debates, I sought to make it clea^ that while I did not oppose reform in-these areas of our law, I did oppose both the di rect election amendment, which would have abolished the elec torial college, and the House passed equal rights amendment. Each of these proposed consti tutional amendments, which, in cidentally, did not pass during 'the 91st Congress, seem to me to have, serious defects and I, therefore, offered my own a mendments for the reform of the electoral college and for the protection of women’s Congress was over the Federal requirement that public school children be bused from their neighborhoods to a distant school to achieve facial balance. I sought with all the energy at my command to prevent this busing requirement by legisla tion. Moreover, on September 21, 1970, I submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in opposition to lower Federal Court rulings requiring the busing of Charlotte public school children. The case has yet to be decided by the U. S. Supreme Court. These were some of the cross currents that worked in the 91st Congress. . »_ Saffron Sesame Seed Rolls tint,, M recorded history. Both were used In Arabian cook the time of Christ. Now, still as popular, they i Saffron Sesame Seed Bolls to make your Christmas ghter. Saffron Sesame Seed polls Is easy. Cut the dough and snip It along one edge. Roll up the strip, clip »B. and place it in a muffin tin. During rising and 1 J*|als wfll open and blossom Into a beautiful flower. 8 dozen rolls 4 1/2 to 5 cups enriched . 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron self-rising flour* ' ' 2 eggs 2 packages dry yeast 1 tablespoon grated lemon i/2 cup milk rind 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup oU Stir together 2 cups flour and yeast. Heat 1/2 cup milk, water, sugar, oil and saffron over low heat only until warm, stirring to blend. Add liquid Ingredients to flour-yeast mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand. Blend in eggs atad lemon rind. Add 1 cup flour and beat 1 minute on medium speed or ISO strokes by hand. Stir in more flour to make a moderately stiff dough- Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into ball and place in lightly greased bowl, turning to'grease all sides.'Cover and let riseJn warm place (80 to 85°) until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down. Divide in half and let rest 10 minutes. Boll each half /into llxlB-inch rectangle. Cut into lxll-inch strips. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Snip at 1/2-inch intervals along side of each strip. Boll up and place in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise In warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake in preheated 350° oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until done. TSpoon flour Into dry' measuring cup; level. Do not scoop. INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMAL NOTES PRINTEp NAPKINS Stationery, printed by letterpress, raised letter, or tine st engraving, RIDER PRINTING CO 605 N. HERRITAGE ST. KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
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