Child labor rules limit hazardous farm work nationwide
Bradley Friesz outlines new Federal Fair Labor Standards Act provisions as applied to agriculture. The guide explains general rules for minors, defines hazardous tasks for under 16, and lists exemptions for parental employment, vocational training students, and 4-H members aged 14 and up who meet safety requirements.
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Mid - Missouri
Dangers of Sodium Arsenate in Moniteau Dairy Herd
A Moniteau County farm used a weed killer containing sodium arsenate by mistake. Two recently freshened dairy heifers died after exposure, with others possibly affected, highlighting the chemical's extreme toxicity and the need for proper herbicide handling and cattle exclusion.
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Moniteau
Moniteau County
Montreau County
Missouri
CROP campaign begins Sept 15 in Moniteau County
The CROP campaign led by H F Scheuer aims to start September 15 with Bill Riley as secretary and Dan Leslie McKee as publicity director. The drive promotes feeding hungry people by growing own food through wells irrigation land reclamation seed and fertilizer in the Jamestown area and other regions.
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Montleau
H. F. Scheuer
Bill Riley
G. Maier
Keith
Kithne
Dan Leslie McKee
di McGrath
Charles Barry
Fey
Marvin Kirchoff
Areca
Jamestown
Hugh Alexander
Leon
Itheard Wallenmeyer
California
Moniteau County
Arthur Hagenmittee
Meyer
John Crane
Mildew Problems in Callaway County Wheat
Callaway County wheat growers report powdery mildew, a fungus on stems and leaves, spreading every 10 to 14 days by wind. It is not insectborne, thrives in cool moist weather, and typically does not require control measures. Fungicides exist but are impractical for ornamental use. rotation and resistant varieties help reduce infections.
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Callaway County
Choice beef output rises in the United States
Beef eaters enjoy higher quality as federal inspectors grade nearly half of all beef produced nationwide as Choice. The average American consumed about 177.5 pounds of red meat last year, reflecting strong demand and improved grading standards.
New Members Join American Polled Hereford Association
New members Marvin Dungmexer of Russellville and Frank Papp and Son Route 5 are noted among over 2500 new members issued in the past six months, a record pace for the association.
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Hereford
Marvin Dungmexer
Russelille
Frank Papp & Son
Ion
Rabies awareness and vaccination guidance from Missouri vet
Extension veterinarian Bernard Moseley warns rabies has no cure once symptoms appear and stresses prevention through pet vaccination and stray control. He notes two vaccines for dogs, a one year tissue vaccine and a three year live vaccine now allowed in St. Louis, urging owners to vaccinate and report bites to health authorities.
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Bernard Moseley
University of Missouri — Columbia
St. Louis
Walnut herbicide use in walnut plantation setup
Missouri tree growers ask about chemical weed control for walnuts. Extension Forester L. E. Mc Cormick warns black walnut is very sensitive to herbicides and some risk exists in their use. Purdue research lists dalapan ane strole simazine atrazine and amizine as pre planting options with timing notes. Simazine may be used immediately after planting on well prepared sites. other chemicals favor fall application before spring planting. Herbicides should probably be avoided where walnuts are to be seed ed circntly.
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Missouri
L. E. McCormick
University of Missouri,Columbia
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