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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1949
Page
9
Minnesota faces a record corn harvest potential as of July 1 with a projection over 300 million bushels, a 28 million bushel rise from 1948. Wheat and hay gains mix with declines in oats and other crops though overall crop acreage is up under favorable planting and June weather. Milk output in June rose from last year while cow numbers hit a record low for the period.
More than 30 million people receive their mail from Rural Free Delivery carriers. The service expanded nationwide, delivering letters and packages to rural households and farms across multiple states.
Whitehall Wisconsin Special reports the Trempealeau county 4 H club picnic set for Sunday July 24 at Riverside Memorial park Blair. The event opens with a 10 a m softball tournament led by Henry Wold and Clarence Anderson of Hale township. Teams forfeits for lateness. Lunch at noon precedes a program of stunts and music by clubs. Entries go to Wold or Anderson or to Mrs Herman Depp Ettrick or the extension office Whitehall.
Trempealeau county rural youth gathered in Blair at Memorial Riverside Park on July 15. Herbert Garlick chaired the program with Helen Tranberg and George Amoth of Ettrick, while Bruce Carter of the University of Wisconsin spoke to the group.
Trempealeau county 4 H leaders executive meeting at Henry Wold farm Hale township and club meetings at Sparta Lafayette Beavers Whitehall and other towns. Demonstrations July 20 at court house. July 21 Harpers Ferry Maple Shade Union Mills. July 22 Tri State Breeders editors and county agents at iole cafe and Oriole cafe Viroqua. July 24 Trempealeau county annual picnic at Blair.
The Farm Bureau worries about hog weight and lard demand as hog marketing this year could affect agriculture and world affairs. Production of lard is up about a fifth from prewar levels, while other edible fats rise faster and demand for lard declines, leaving where fat will go as a key concern.
Charles Brace of the Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Association spoke at Trempealeau County farm as youths and adults competed in judging contests. Top junior prizes went to LeRoy Brown and Bruce Myren tied for first. in the adult division three tied for first with Stensby winning top honors on the draw.
Afghanistan and India seek vigorous trade in Afghan cotton and dried fruits and Indian cloth but fear delays at the Pakistan frontier may block shipments. The article notes how to operate new equipment and outlines potential logistical hurdles.
Trempealeau County Agent reports many farms show corn borer infestation but no major outbreak yet. Guidance favors fall cleanup to reduce wintering stages. dusting with DDT may help extreme cases, costing about five dollars an acre.
An advertisement touts a product named Dr. D. D. Dennis' Prescription as a fast relief for skin ailments including pimples eczema and scabies. The copy uses sensational claims and emphasizes quick comfort and popularity.
County agent Paul Wolski says Crawford county will likely have one of its poorest corn crops in years due to a heavy corn borer infestation. Lowland fields show severe damage while ridges and highlands escape.
Brattleboro Vermont report lists Holstein cows registered in Wisconsin with production figures. Albert Grover of Galesville signals 703 pounds butterfat and 17,692 pounds milk in 365 days with two milkings daily at five years seven months. Ralph May of Mondovi records 474 pounds butterfat and 12,458 pounds milk over 292 days with two daily milkings at five years. Fred Neillsville Moundview presents Pansy Van Beers King with 461 pounds butterfat and 12,294 pounds milk over four years seven months with two daily milkings. Testing overseen by University of Wisconsin with Holstein-Friesian Association.
Vernon county officials push a weed control program funded at 15 000 yearly to cover salary costs and a 90 aid to each school district. A county weed commissioner oversees efforts with districts. Tillman Ramsett leads enforcement while many districts enroll all 150. Canada thistle and wild mustard gain most attention as other weeds are targeted.
A new bulletin titled 151 Questions on Cattle Feeding and Marketing is available at the county extension director’s office or from the bulletin office at Iowa State College in Ames.
May and early June drought reduced oats barley and spring wheat prospects while corn shows strong growth due to warm temperatures and rainfall. A statewide June rainfall boost improved conditions, with Wisconsin expected to harvest a record corn crop over 119 million bushels and a slightly larger planted acreage than last year. Alfalfa acreage up 30 percent offsets declines in tame hay.
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