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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1953
Page
3
Iowa State College extension entomologist R. J. Walstrom notes two key insect management tasks to improve red clover seed yields. Controlling harmful insects and boosting pollinators, especially honeybees, can raise blooms and seed set, with recommendations on timing and bee placement.
E. B. Sylvester of Town State College urges timely weed control in pastures. He cites ragweed as a major pasture weed, noting many seeds have germinated and effective control now can increase carrying capacity, potentially by up to 50 percent on badly infested tracts.
The excerpt discusses focusing colonies on smaller, bloom time areas to maximize growth. It suggests concentrating resources where flowering occurs to enhance yields and efficiency.
Agronomist Sylvester notes mowing works when tegumes abound in annual weed pastures, while 2,4-D spraying is better for perennials or sparse legumes. Spraying uses 1 to 14 pounds of actual ester 2,4-D per acre. Livestock should be kept out after poisonous weeds appear until plans dry in about a week.
County poultry expert L. Z. Eggleton says farmers should sell young chickens at fryer weight rather than roaster weight. He notes feed costs rise steeply as birds gain weight and that current market spreads do not cover extra feed. Culling and other risks favor fryers for Hardin county poultrymen.
Eldora readers are urged to cull nonlaying hens to boost summer profits. A flashlight test reveals shriveled combs and wattles indicating reduced yolk production and laying status. Yellow beaks signal long lay loss. selling sooner improves meat quality and pounds.
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