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Stocks of grain on farmfl October 1 were substantially smaller than a year 

 ago. This year they were as follows: wheat, 5l8 million bushels; com, 5^5 million 

 bushels; oats, 9^1 million bushels. The total was 377 million bushels less than a 

 year ago, and in view of the feed requirements and record numbers of livestock and 

 poultry on faims this year, total production and carry-over will not provide for heavy 

 feeding and maximum finish on livestock* 



Wheat from Canada . According to the Cammodity Credit Corporation, approxi- 

 mately 19.5 million bushels of wheat have been brought into the United States from 

 Canada since July 1, The Commodity Credit Corporation has purchased 11 million bushels 

 of Canadian wheat, but has not been able to obtain transportation for about 5 million 

 bushels. The volume of wheat under federal loan is well below the 19lf2 level. On 

 September JO, loan stocks were only 77 million bushels compared to 19I million bushels 

 a year earlier, 



Canadian grain stocks . While our stocks of grain are substantially lower 

 than a year ago, the carry-over of all grains July 51> 19^5; reached new record levels 

 in Canada, Tho carry -Kxyer of wheat was 6OI million bushels compared to k'^k a year ago. 

 An unusually largo fraction of these stocks is stored on the farms this year. 



More interest in potatoes and bread . This year we shall have large surpluses 

 of both Irish and sweet potatoes. The War Food Administration has selected potatoes as 

 the victory food selection for the period October 21 through November 6. Consumers are 

 urged to use them freely in the diet and also to purchase €Uid store them if they have 

 suitable storage facilities. This would help solve serious problems of marketing and 

 distribution. Commercial storage is inadequate to handle the huge supplies. Irish 

 potatoes should not be allowed to freeze or they will spoil, and if kept below kO 

 degrees for any length of time, seme of the starch turns to sugar, causing a sweet 

 taste. If stored in a warmer place for about a week before they are used, this sugar 

 changes back to starch, and the natural flavor returns. In seme areas the late tomato 

 crop can be conserved by making chili sauce. Did you ever try chill sauce on American 

 fried potatoes? Sweet potatoes are practically equal to white potatoes in energy value, 

 Vitamin C, thiamin, and protein content, and have a good amount of Vitamin A in addi- 

 tion. ' . 



Beginning October 1, the War Food Administration is requiring a higher level 

 of enrichment in the manufacture of white bread. All white bread must be enriched, but 

 beginning October 1, more thiamin, niacin and iron are to be used in the enrichment 

 process. The amount of riboflavin is also restored to the original specified amount. 

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Fertilizers . The War Food Administration has urged farmers to make immediate 

 application for mixed fertilizers needed now and next spring, and to accept delivery 

 during the fall and winter months. This is necessary because of transportation, labor, 

 and storage difficulties. If delivery is taken now, farmers can expect to have an 

 adequate supply of fertilizers during the 19^3-^^ crop season. Application is made to 

 local dealers. 



Fats and oils to Kussia . Delivery of edible fats and oils to representatives 

 of Soviet Bussia during the first seven months of I9U3 totaled 26^1- million pounds, 

 divided as follows : linseed oil, I58 million; lard, I58 million; shortening, 55 mil- 

 lion; butter, 17 million; oleomargarine, 12 million; tallow, 12 million; and oleo oil, 

 2 million pounds. Even with these supplies the per capita consumption of fats and oils 



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