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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
5
A Fulton report by Bradley Fries notes farm labor shortages and long distances as top farmer concerns. It urges Callaway County farmers to consider partnership arrangements to share risks, combine labor and capital, and allow younger operators to start gradually while adopting new technology for a profitable future.
The 21st annual Missouri 4-H Club Week will run June 7 10 at the University of Missouri with speakers Miss Marilyn Van Derbur former Miss America W Clark Ellzey and Rev William Schoop addressing 4 H members from most of the state s 114 counties Workshops in conservation grooming safety health and youth and natural beauty run afternoons Officers and council seats will be elected Sponsors include the University of Missouri Extension Division Folger Coffee Co and Missouri Electric Cooperatives Assn.
The hail storm two weeks ago damaged Eugene Ihler's wheat on 69 acres in the Marion bottoms reducing expected yield from 55 60 to 15 20 bushels per acre. Five acres were certified Gage and 24 acres Triumph. Seed values ranged 2.50 3.00 and 1.40 1.60 per bushel. Other farmers faced losses. most insured. Silage seen as best salvage.
Russell D. Keith of Jefferson City will exclusively use the prefix Double-K for naming all registered Holstein dairy animals in his herd. The Halstein-Fries Association of America approved the prefix, now part of breed records at its Brattleboro Vermont headquarters, with about 1,500 prefixes reserved annually and over 42,000 in use. The prefix acts as a trademark in published performance data.
Extension Director J. Doyle Jones advises lawn care basics for Missouri yards. Nitrogen can be scarce after heavy rains and clipping removal. apply two pints of ammonium nitrate per 1000 square feet. Keep mower blades sharp, mow frequently, and avoid mowing wet grass. Do not cut bluegrass too short, aim for 2.5 to 3 inches. If preemergence crabgrass wasn’t used, seedlings may appear and respond to disodium methylarsonate per directions. Watch for diseases and insects. chlordane or dieldrin help some insects but not all diseases. Contact your local Extension Center for issues and watch for bagworms on evergreens.
Fulton special report: Callaway County students submitted 514 soil and water conservation posters marking the 15th annual joint sponsored contest by Callaway Soil and Water Conservation District and Fulton Kiwanis Club. Winners from 18 schools awarded blue red or white ribbons with top posters advancing to state competition in Kirksville July 24 to 26.
Columbia special report announces the first public Field Day at the University of Missouri Bradford Farm near Columbia on June 8. Dean Elmer Hiehl says soils and field crops research will be shown, including fertilizer effects, weed control, and crop varieties. Activities start 9 am with lunch on site. Visitors from all directions can reach Bradford Farm via I 70 and local roads. Sanborn Field also open to attendees.
Extension Horticulturists explain June care determines yield and quality. Topics include pruning, staking, fertilization, disease prevention, and moisture management to optimize tomato plants and reduce late-season issues.
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