28 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
1
Missouri's spring pig crop reached 3,766,000 head, about 6 percent above last year's 3,563,000 and the second largest on record. Farrowing for fall is projected at 574,000 head, a 15 percent rise from 490,000 in fall 1949, with potential for a 1943-record total if piglets per litter stay near recent averages.
Instructions advise pulling weeds in late afternoon or on cloudy days to minimize root disturbance and allow injured garden plants to recover before the sun returns. A few hours of care can significantly aid recovery and reduce further damage.
The National Garden Bureau warns that constant moisture from overwatering harms lawns by depriving roots of air and reducing vigor. Frequent shallow watering is riskier than deep, infrequent irrigation, while mowing too close weakens turf. Adjust cutting height to about 1.5 inches and maintain a level reel setup. Lime can improve heavy clay soils and soil acidity should be checked periodically to keep grass thriving.
The article explains root growth boosts soil organic matter and urges keeping grass fed. It notes 2 4 D as a broadleaf weed killer safe for blue grass and fescue, may injure red top and bent, kills white clover, and recommends potassium cyanate to kill crabgrass at germination and before seeding. It advises leaving clippings unless hot weather, and that watering in sun is safe and helps reduce fungi.
University and U S forest service conduct co operative feeding trials using wood molasses as a livestock supplement and silage preservative at the University of Missouri college of agriculture and dairy dairy departments. Preliminary tests show wood molasses may equal blackstrap molasses in value but production remains experimental and costly.
Miller County MFA board plans to rebuild the county rural program with fall meetings to analyze the local farm program, identify problems, and set long term objectives. County Agent Walter Russell, state extension agents Vance Henry and Eleanor Pincumb explain the procedure for developing a rural program and its guidance role for farm leaders and assisting agencies. Board members include H. N. Graham, Carl Wenzel, Robert Ward, Frank Kempker, Earl Hart, Martin Evers, Victor Orthals, Joe Jurgensmeyer, Adolph Herendzen, S. W. Phillips, BR. C. Phillips, G. W. Bear, Alma Moore, and Russell.
Guidance from a Missouri university extension nutritionist explains how daily servings of leafy greens like spinach and turnip greens and yellow vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes support eyesight and overall health. It covers rich sources of vitamin A, cooking tips to preserve color and flavor, and simple serving ideas.
In Tipton three brothers Ernest Wilbur and Albert Knipp unloaded the season’s first wheat at the MIA elevator. The No 1 grain tested 11 percent moisture and 61 pounds per bushel, grown on 15 acres of the Andy Kags merich farm west of town along Highway 50. The yield was about 28 bushels per acre totaling 416 bushels, with No 1 wheat priced at 1.95 per bushel.
Charles Burrus received the blue ribbon for the champion ram at the ram show and sale held at the Sedalia fair grounds. He also earned a bronze plaque recognizing his achievement.
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