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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
10
Wisconsin crop conditions show wide variation with May dryness and late spring rains slowing planting in the south. Temperatures were cool with killing frosts in the north, while pastures and hay improved recently with rainfall. Hay and pasture conditions near normal for June 1, suggesting an unusually good forage year nationally as well.
About 1000 4-H members gather for a Tuesday morning assembly during 1957 4-H Club Week at the University of Wisconsin. Herbert C. Plambeck of Des Moines will address the group on understanding our neighbors. A people to people discussion is chaired by William Thiesenhusen with panelists Alyce Robinson Lee Swan and others.
Melrose Wisconsin special Roger Benrud a University of Wisconsin junior won first place in a cattle judging contest among agricultural students. He received an Elgin wrist watch from Babson Brothers Chicago for his outstanding ability. Benrud has shown dairy cattle nationwide and plans to study ministry after transferring to Luther College in Decorah Iowa.
The Big Four Dairy Herd Improvement Assn reports May totals: 21 herds and 2 201 cows on owner-sampler tests. One herd led by Karlton Eberling produced the top results, with 1020 pounds of milk and 39.3 pounds of butterfat per 30 cows averaged 950 pounds of milk and 36.4 pounds of butterfat per the seven cows in the 23 herds.
The Wisconsin Chapter Soil Conservation Society of America meets in Wisconsin Rapids on June 28 to discuss demand for quality hardwoods, issues with inferior woods, and new uses. The all day event begins at 9 30 a m with a land use tour and an afternoon discussion panel including forestry agriculture watersheds and wildlife experts.
Leon Schutte meier of Spring Grove Minnesota has been accepted as a junior member of the Holstein Friesian Association of America for satisfactory dairy club work with registered Holsteins. County Agent W H Hanson of Houston County recommended him. he receives a merit certificate and a junior membership pin with full privileges except voting.
The St. Wenceslaus 4-H Club of Eastman performed on WKBT TV during the conservatory hour with their 4-H Rhythm Rascals band and Ging ham Doll square dance group. Leader Mrs. Lawrence Sprosty initiated the TV appearance.
Chicago based Middle West Soil Improvement Committee reports that average farm size has risen from 154.8 acres in 1915 to 242.2 acres today. Ohio economists say larger farms use labor and equipment efficiently, cutting costs and boosting profits per acre across corn, small grains, meat and dairy. Smaller farms can still compete by fertilizer, better seed, and labor saving practices.
L John Schilling of Schilling Electric Company Galesville will attend the 50th anniversary meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers in East Lansing Michigan June 23 26. The event aims to address feeding and clothing growing populations with a theme Looking To The Future and expects over 1200 leaders from industry government agriculture and education from 50 foreign nations and the US.
A public hearing by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture on June 27 at 1 p.m. in Antigo courthouse will consider amendments to chapter Ag-26 on potatoes and certified seed. The proposal creates a new growers' foundation seed grade alongside Badger State and Red Tag grades.
Governor Vernon W. Thomson selects Les ter Palmer Mauston Wilson L Wright of Waukesha and Edward Terrill Waunakee to join the State Board of Agriculture replacing John Earll William Seffern and Lyman McKee. Terrill noted for campaign work and GOP support to Thomson last fall.
The Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Assn. will hold its fourth annual meeting at Tomahawk on June 28 and 29. Highlights include a national outlook report by Arthur M. Sowder and a tour of area Christmas tree plantations.
Caledonia Minnesota selects 31 Minnesota 4H club members to travel to Manitoba in late June for a two week farming observation trip. The program shifts from Mississippi exchanges and is funded by the University of Minnesota and Manitoba Extension with local newspaper support. Earl Bergerud notes representation from 20 counties includes one State 4H Federation member and delegates.
In Madison Wisconsin cyclamen mites attack strawberry patches in unusual numbers. Horticulturist George Klingbeil notes mites are about one fiftieth inch long and suck juices from buds leaves and crown. Control measures are not readily available and injuries could threaten growers.
Wildfire disease has spread across a wide tobacco seed bed area in Wisconsin threatening young plants and early harvest. Growers are urged to contact George Nettum for diagnosis and to report bed status, with help available at the Trempealeau County courthouse in Viroqua. Cutworms and wireworms may cause extensive damage this season, and soil spraying with aldrin or heptachlor is advised.
Harvey Hanson of Osseo returns to Jackson County as summer club agent through September M4. A former 4 H member and past Hixton FFA Chapter president, he will assist first year members and two new clubs Northfield Busy Badgers and Disco Aces.
Madison report notes farmers hitching two lightweight tractors for heavy spring work and unhooking for lighter summer tasks. New features include draft control, power steering, automatic and standard gear shifts, wider low section height tires, and up to 10 percent more horsepower with trade offs in fuel use and ground speed.
Madison 4H Club week opens on Monday June 24. A weed control meeting at Harvey Weiland farm is set for Thursday June 27 at 7 30 p m in Kendal. The Wisconsin Polled Hereford Breeders Assn Clyde Huschka farm is listed for Sunday June 30 in Viroqua.
Trempealeau County did not record any ballots in the nationwide wheat referendum. Eligibility required 15 acres of wheat or plans to plant 15 acres next year, with five farmers qualifying. Across Wisconsin 46 ballots were cast, seven dissenters. voters approved marketing quotas and continued support prices.
West Salem pupil David Seils is one of 19 youths from small high schools taking part in an art study with university artist James A. Schwalbach at The Clearing in Door County from June 23 to 29. The group has followed Schwalbach’s Let's Draw program on the radio.
Caledonia Minnesota Robert Leary has accepted a position as 4 H club agent at Lac Qui Parle County in Madison Minnesota and has assumed his new duties.
A twilight meeting on weed control plots at the Harvey Weiland farm Kendall will begin at 7 30 p m on Thursday June 27. Leonard R Anderson Monroe County agent will conduct the session and discuss the plots. Farmers in Kendall area are urged to attend with other interested locals invited. Other twilight meetings are planned in early July at three other county plots.
Peterborough New Hampshire Floyd L Nichols owner of Lynbrook Royal Pearlette a registered Guernsey cow completes an official production record in the Herd Improvement Registry division of the American Guernsey Cattle Club The cow produced 1255 pounds of milk and 583 pounds of fat milking three times daily for 305 days as a five year old.
Century Farm certificates may be issued at the county agent's office. The deadline to apply for 1957 recognition is August 5. Farms must have remained in the same family for 100 years or more to qualify.
The Houston County Farm Bureau formed its centennial committee with J. C. Driscoll as chairman and members Edwin Burt ness Mrs E D Hawke and Mrs William J Covett. A separate fair booth committee includes Robert Anderson chair Henry Haugland Arnold Veglahn and Robert Lewis. A 1957 farm safety poster contest runs at the fair with entry open to 4H and Farm Bureau families under 21.
County ASC chairmen announce July mail ballot elections for community committees. Elected members take office Sept 1, serving one year. Nominations by county boards. eligibility includes voting eligibility, residency, no county office employment, no prior removal for cause, no fraud conviction, and no political party officer or delegate role in 1957.
A second meeting on the Paint Creek Watershed development was held at Waterville High School drawing over 70 attendees from local farmers and organizations. Walter Hagen chaired the session and Dick Prestemon of the Iowa Soil Conservation Service outlined steps under Public Law 566 for a watershed covering about 52 000 acres and 220 farms. A permanent committee led by Hagen plus Barthel Bakkum Leo Livingston Robert Gronna Peter Bieber T W Mullaney and Herb Surom was chosen to carry out the plan.
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