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What can you do r Remodel storages or buildings on hand or build. Last year newly constructed farm graneries paid for themselves because of the greater price farmers received later in the year than was available at harvest time. A thous- < and bushel storage cost is reported to cost 15.8c per bushel" including fixed and variable costs for a six months period. Construction costs may vary from 30 to 70c per bushel storage capacity. Prices by fall or .winter are expected to be 30-75c per ■bushel better than at harvest time this year. Our government has provided price supports based on quality or grade when stored—this grade must be maintained. You can’t maintain grade without proper storages. Government, loans through A. C. S. are available for 80% of construction costs of approved .structure 4% iqterset for a period of four years.
To get "price supports a . farmer must: .1. Comply with acreage allotment. 2. Meet wheat grades specified.
3. Have adequate storage.
Remember public storage is short because of the carryover—when grain* is stored on your farm it is entirely your responsibility to maintain grade. Loan are also available for drying equipment at 4% for 75% of cost (new equipment only) for a 4 year period, •
Basic requirements of good storages are: ? 1. Sound floor free of moisture
2. A weather, bird, rodent proof structure.
3. A building easily cleaned and 4. One that permits fumigation, f
Remember wheat is food—it is your responsibility to keep it clean. Damage from the grainmoth and rice weavil can be controled with fumigation—grains can be protected through the use of pyretherum preparation—on the market D. D. T. and Methoxichlor can be used in
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