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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
5
Experts warn floods spread infections to swine and cattle. Anthrax leptospirosis black leg and swine erysipelas may enter via contaminated soil water or moldy feed. risk persists after waters recede across Missouri River tributaries and upstream farms.
A farm group discusses six month record review to guide future decisions amid concerns about moldy grain, market timing, and storage. It notes loans as possible harvest aids and stresses farmer discretion in marketing, with names of local organizers and 4H competition winners.
Scientists at the National Consumer News Conference discuss long research on how light, or its absence, controls flowering, bulb production, root formation, and germination in crops. Florists use artificial and darkness strategies to delay flowering. The talk notes practical uses for better harvests and revenue.
Henry Boessen chairman of the Cole County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee said price support loans on wheat give farmers a chance to exercise muscle in the market.
Prizes totaling 3000 dollars will be awarded in the second annual tractor pulling contest at the Missouri State Fair on August 21 1967 Rodney Garnett secretary of the Missouri Tractor Pulling Association notes sponsors expect more than 130 tractors and drivers. Five cash prizes ranging from 25 to 225 will be awarded in each of six classes for greatest distance with weights up to 4500 5800 7000 9000 12000 and 15000 pounds. Weigh-ins run 630 to 830 am with pulling for classes I to IV at 839 am before the grandstand. The top ten winners in I IV and winners in the heavier classes vie for top prizes at 8 pm. Entries must be postmarked by August 1 and sent to Mr. Garnett in Fulton with a $10 extra fee.
University of Missouri economist Alberti Hagan says flood losses can be deducted if proven with solid records. Gather appraisals photos and third party verifications for losses on property, crops, or livestock, and maintain farm expense and insurance details to support casualty loss claims within the applicable tax years.
Dr Waller R Hibbard Jr of the Federal Bureau of Mines told a University of Rhode Island audience that mineral use from the sea is imminent and urged readiness with legislation. The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee announced higher wool incentives for 1968 with a 67 cent pound support for wool and 77.4 cent for mohair, plus a lifted rate for pulled wool.
One hundred seventy four H club members competed in the judging contest at the New Bloomfield Fair with Leaders as judges. In Foods 1 2 3 4 divisions sixty five members judged classes including Banana Bread Equipment for Baking Cookies and a Winter Dinner Menu for teens. Blue ribbons were awarded to Linda Barnes Jayne Gentzsch Debbie Giboney Terry Payne Richard Buckholz Debra Autenrieth Joan Maddox Becky Simcoe Marsha Garnett Anita Kortf Carolyn Means Nancy Shyfrok Mona Fischer and other named participants.
Wet Missouri conditions in June promote abundant plant material from lawns gardens and yards and prompt guidance on turning waste into usable compost. Step by step building methods cover bins layers fertilizer soil covers moisture and precautions, plus cautions on disease seeds and kitchen scraps. The piece also notes a wartime obituary ceremony and honors for war correspondents.
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