County Agent Report Highlights Weekly Farm Conditions
W J Jones reports cool cloudy week with 72F high and 52F low, 4.8 in precipitation, seven cloudy days. Crops grew well. alfalfa hay cutting begins next week despite weevil damage. Hoppers, caterpillars, aphids, cutworms affecting gardens and fruit trees. radio and press promote control methods. Fall wheat booting. good stand in spring grains. moisture improving crops. Range and irrigated pastures strong. field peas, corn, beans thriving. alfalfa growth good with first cut delayed by weevil. Labor shifts for sugar beet thinning. 13 employment openings, single irrigators sought. Livestock in good condition. market steady with fed steers 28.20 to 28.00, hogs 25 to 28, lambs 22. Fire reports none. 4-H outreach ongoing. fire coordinators updated. Summer fallowing active, weed control progressing, winter wheat sprayed for weed control with good results. 15,000 acres of sugar beets in county. rain delaying sheep shearing. Rice none. minor flood damage reported with no current estimate.
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Geo. Gustafson
Park County Weather Report Aids Crops And Sheep
Precipitation reaches 135 with a maximum 46 percent temperature. Few garden pests absent. Recent rams have materially helped crops in Park County. Livestock in good condition with rams placing the range in excellent shape. Shearing of sheep will begin next week. Sufficient labor available at local facilities.
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Park County
Farm Mishap Peak Season Is With Us
Bozeman area farmers and workers are urged to take precautions as peak field activity begins. J C Taylor of the Montana extension service warns spring and summer see the most farm accidents, often tied to machinery. Proper operation and intact shaft guards reduce risk, while farm homes also pose dangers from falls and poor repairs.
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Bozeman
Jv. C. Taylor
Farm Safety Committee
Montana Extension Service
Taylor
Franklin County
Ohio
State Agricultural Agents to Hold Meet in Bozeman
Eighty eight extension agents from 48 Montana counties will gather at Montana State College June 14 to 18 for the thirty third annual Montana extension service conference. R B Tootell announces program includes specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture and Montana State College with lectures on improving extension teaching and leadership staff from Helena and Bozeman. The event features annual meetings of the Montana home demonstration agents association and a meeting of Alpha Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi extension honorary fraternity.
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Bozeman
Montana
Montana State College
Montana Extension Service
R.B. Tootell
Extension Service
Fred ©. Jens
Madge J. Reese
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Glenn ©. Lockwood
Bureau of Vocations Renailization
Helena
R. H. Palmer
John P. Parker
Ray H. Cameron
Public Service
Montana Home Demonstration Agents Association
Alpha Chapter
Epsilon Sirma ‘Phi
Extension Honorary Fraternity
Zero Hour Near For Grasshopper War in Montana
Montana farmers were warned by assistant state entomologist B. Hitch cock that the aero hour in the grasshopper battle is approaching, signaling intensified control efforts and heightened urgency for crop protection.
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Montana
B. Hitchcock
Montana State College
Grasshopper control urged as hoppers hatch early
County extension agent Hitchcock warns that high temps and dry weather have started hopper hatching. Early control in fence rows ditch banks and roadsides may be needed. Agents will notify farmers of timing and poison tablets are available through the county office.
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Hitchcock
Montana Woolgrowers Urged to Enter Wool Shows
E B Orcutt of the Montana extension service urges Montana woolgrowers to submit their best fleeces to state and regional shows to promote Montana’s renowned wool. Fleeces can be mailed to the Montana wool laboratory at Montana State College Bozeman for exhibition. Events include Eka laka Fallon Carter county show, North Montana State fair Grant Falls August 2 7, Pacific International Portland October 1 8, and National Western Denver January 1949.
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Montana
North America
E. B. Orcutt
Montana Extension Service
Treasure State
Orcutt
Express
Montana Wool Laboratory
Montana State College
Bozeman
Fallon
Carter County
Grant Falls
Pacific International
Portland
Ore
Denver
June Shearing Time Sets Exhibit Fleece Plans
June shearing signals the start of fleece exhibitions. Selectors should choose top fleeces now to prepare entries and plan display strategies for upcoming shows.
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