Advisory Group Recommends New Markets For Pork Exports
The National Hog Cholera Eradication Advisory Committee meeting in Waterloo urges expanding US markets as hog cholera nears eradication. It notes 81 infected herds in early 1971 vs 226 and 247 in prior years, supports higher Federal indemnities up to 90 percent for hog cholera free states, and requires robust swine tracing systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Waterloo
Town
Francis J. Mulhern
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Great Britain
United States
Six Scientists Honored By Weed Science Society
Six scientists from universities nationwide were honored by the Weed Science Society of America at its annual meeting in Dallas. Fellow awards went to LeRoy Holm W A Harvey and Delbert Hemphill for outstanding service. Co winners of the Outstanding Paper Award were Lafayette Thompson and Fred Skie. Arnold P Appleby received the Outstanding Teacher Award and a bronze trophy plus a European tour. The society includes over 2600 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Weed Science Society of America
WSSA
LeRoy Holm
University of Wisconsin
W. A. Harvey
University of California, Cavis
Delbert D. Hemphill
University of Missouri
Monthly
Lafayette Thompson
University of Kentucky
Fred Skie
University of Ilinois
Arnold P. Appleby
Oregon State University
Appleby
Geigy
Storm of May 15 1968 studied by Illinois Water Survey
Illinois scientists publish findings on a 14 hour storm across Bloomington to Decatur that produced over 10 inches of rain, hail, and six tornadoes causing four deaths and 56 injuries. The report details 19 thunderstorms, 113 hail streaks, and a massive two inch hail super streak, with farm and power line damage across a 6 by 26 mile corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Stanley A. Changnon
John W. Wilson
Nature
Waynesville
Farmer City
Wapella
Report of Investigation
Illinois State Water Survey
Ill
Illinois Ag Events Calendar June 1971 highlights
A condensed calendar of Illinois agricultural events for June 1971. Listings include annual meetings, training schools, livestock sales, fairs, field days, conventions, and the beef cattle, horticulture, and home economics gatherings across Urbana, Belleville, Albion, Springfield, Bloomington, and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Illinois State Herticultural Society
Eckerts Orchard
Belleville
Stock Pavilion
Urbana
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Assembly Hall
Krannert
Brownstown
Illinois Homemakers Extension Federation
Illinois Union
Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
St. Louis
Missouri
American Dairy Science Association
East Lansing
Michigan
Northern Illinois
LaSalle County
Arlington Farms
U. of Wis
Madison
Wisconsin
Illinois
South Farm
Downers Grove
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Pullman
Washington
American Home Economics Association
Denver
Colorado
U. of I
IAA Expresses Concern Over New Federal Regulations
Harold B. Steele president of the Illinois Agricultural Association warned in a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers that a new Rivers and Harbors Act rule could target farm discharges into public waterways. He called for clarification on coverage of agriculture, an explanation of implementation, and consultation with the USDA and farmer representatives before finalizing the regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agricultural Association
Harold B. Steele
Farm Bureau
Army Corps of Engineers
Washington
Illinois
Steele
Corps
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Illinois General Assembly
Three Corn Blight Cases Confirmed By Ag Department
Illinois confirms three corn blight cases in St Clair Champaign and Marion counties. Blight found on blend corn in St Clair and on volunteer corn in the other two counties. Officials urge reporting suspected infestations and destroying volunteer corn. Spraying is not economically feasible, per experts.
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Ag Department
Springfield
Illinois
Gordon L. Ropp
Illinois Department of Agriculture
St. Clair
Champaign
Marion
Ropp
Ilinois Department of Agriculture
Norman Nesheim
Department of Agriculture
Corps Forms Cause Confusion and Duplicate Effort
The passage argues that duplicative instructions forms by the corps would confuse readers and waste effort and money, creating unnecessary overlap in administrative processes. It emphasizes avoiding needless redundancy and streamlining communications.
Neighbors Help Plow and Plant on Carlsen Farm
Neighbors farmers and Yorktown Lutheran Church Brotherhood joined to plow and plant 70 acres of corn and 50 acres of oats on Keith Carlsen’s farm near Thomas after his spring injury. Wives provided refreshments as volunteers, with named helpers from the Carlsen area and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Carlsen
Thomas
Carlsen
Kenneth Frank
DuWayne Hussong
Clarence Brandau
Paul Larson
Earl Ruff
Charles Hanson
Mabel Crosell
Eleanore Larson
Darlene Pier
Yorktown Lutheran Church Brotherhood
Carlson
Notes On Farming Decline in Farm Operators in 1970
The total number of farm operators and unpaid farm family workers on U.S. farms in 1970 declined six percent from the previous year. About eight million tons of wild hay including prairie grasses were harvested by farmers and ranchers in 1969.
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U.S
Lee L&WCD Scrapbook Winners Named in Lee County
Wiesers of the Lee County 1971 Scrapbook Contest announced winners judged by a panel including Mrs. Peter Rasmussen and J. T. Barllass. Eleven schools entered 196 scrapbooks across three grade groups with Terri Glass first in Group I and Virginia Katz first in Group III.
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the Daily Gazette
Farm News
Weed Science Society
Staley
Fred Boese
Sterling
Mariana Carlsen
Arthur Wilson
Clarence Wright
Vernon Pierson
Raymond Martens
Paul Sewell
Amiel Roseling
Joel Rustad
Lawrence Crosell
Francis Johnson
Gerry Frank
Paul Hilger
Harold Miller
Robert Oberle
Gene Jacobson
Water Survey
Changwon
Illinois Poetry Industry Council
IAA
Bloomington
Mumford Hall
Albion
Association Sales
Fair Grounds
Ken Weaver
Illinois Mutual Life Insurance
Illinois Mutual Ca
Ensaaly Company
Insurance Agency
DIAL
Central Nat'l Bank
Chrysler
Airtemp
Prescott
West Third Street
DeWayne Hussong
Charles Hansen
Lawrence Crossel
Mabel Crossel
Dar
Lee L&wcd
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO
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