The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-02-06
HOG PROSPECTS ARE
FOR AVERAGE PRICE
LEVELO OF LAST YEAR
Export Situation in Porkers Not
Favorable, as Supplies
Abroad Increase
SHEEP STILL BIG PROFIT
Wool Not Expected to Undergo
Import Pressure; Tur-
keys Face Drop

Hog raiscrS of North Dakota will
probably get about the same average
prices for their hogs in 1880 as they
Gid in 1929, according to Rex E. VIII
lard. farm economist of the agricul-
tural college, whose recently prepared
1880 farm outlook for this state is now
available in printed form. No change
in the hog business in this state for
1890 Is advised.
Hogs on farms in the United States
Jan. /. 1880. were =. per cent less
than Jan. /. 1929. the farm outlook
reveals. It is expected that supplies
to be marketed during 1880 will be
somewhat in proportion to the number
on farms.
The export situation for hogs is not
favorable. Supplies of hogs In Europe
are increasing. particularly In Ger
many. Denmark, and the other
countries that supply Great Britain.
No indication Of increased buying
power for American pork in Europe
is evident, states MI. Willard.
Sheep and Wool
Sheep production in the United
States Is now at its peak. and q down.
ward tendency in the prices of lambs
and wool is to be expected. While
prices will probably average lower in
1890 than in 1929, no sheep decline Is
likely for any long period.
Demand for eve lambs and ewes
for increasing flocks has practically
ceased. There is no longer the spread
in price between ewes and wethers,
which has been 81 to 81 In recent
years. This lessened demand for
breeding stock will probably cause
an increase in numbers available for
slaughter.
Wool imports have decreased as
production has increased III the
United States. However. the tariff has
been effective in holding prices above
the world level for the past two years.
Foreign wool production is not ex-
pected to increase much further. Ar
gcntina has not increased production
since 1926, and the Australian wool
clip was less in 1929 than in 1928.
while some downturn is expected,
a decrease Of Is per cent from the
present price level of lambs and wool
would still leave sheep n OF the most
profitable enterprises OH North Da-
kota FARMS declares MI. Willard. AL
though no great expansion is recon-
mended. maintenance of present flocks
will undoubtedly return good profits,
he believes.
Poultry
An increase in poultry and eggs in
1890 over 1929 in the United States
will tend to reduce prices to levels
below those of recent years. Egg pro-
duction promises to be 5 per cent
greater this year than in 1929: a 10
per cent increase took place in 1929
over 1928, and further increases seem
likely for 1890.
High beef and lamb prices have
helped to hold up poultry prices, but
this support Is likely to be taken
away, however, with the expected fall
in beef and lamb prices.
Turkey production was increased
nearly 10 per cent in 1929 over 1928.
Considerable improvement has taken
place in production methods, and the
industry is now becoming specialized.
Better breeding. care and feeding, to-
gether with progress in the control OF
diseases, indicate lower production
costs and increased volume. The high
prices for turkeys prevalent before
1879 cannot normally be expected, &C
cording to Mr.. Willard.
Potatoes
Potato growers. especially in the
surplus areas. should seriously con
slider holding their 1880 acreages close
to that Of 1880. In view 0f the low
yields secured in 1929. and probably
higher yields in 1880. an increased
acreage would have a tendency to re-
ducc prices. Also. the early fall crop
OF northern states must meet in
creased competition due to enlarged
acreages in early and mid-season
states.
Preliminary reports OH intentions to
plant in the United States indicate
about a 6 per cent increase in 1890
over 1929. II a yield in line with the
trend Of production vel the past few
years is secured. and q 6 per cent
greater acreage Is planted, a crop OF