Science Keeps Insects From Grain Storage With Dual Pyrenone
Insect control for stored wheat and other grains advances with two pyrenone base compounds from United States Industrial Chemicals. One protects wheat, the other corn, oats, barley, and rice. Carrier adherence on grain kernels requires a single season application. Field tests claim safety and effectiveness over 100 thousand bushels. The piece notes FTC action banning certain non fat shortenings and hints at industry appeals.
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United States Industrial Chemicals, Incorporated
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Market summary for hogs cattle lambs from corn belt markets
Market notes show hogs steady to 50 cents lower with Missouri River markets leading declines. Slaughter steers and yearlings mostly steady to 25 cents lower. high weight steers topped at 32.15 in Chicago. Lambs show irregular yet generally steady to higher trends with spring lambs 26.00–27.50 in western terminals and 26.50–28.00 in eastern belt. Grain and produce prices mixed with small shifts in wheat corn oats and potatoes.
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Missouri River
Chicago
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas City
Souri River
Sioux City
St. Paul
Soft Water Boosts Cows Milk Output in Tests
CHICAGO (UP) A water softening firm reports cows raised milk output up to 50 percent after switching from hard to soft water. Tests on two Summit Farms cows led to increases from 80 to 120 pounds daily, with E. J. Culligan calling minerals in hard water likely to slow intestinal functions.
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Chicago
E. J. Culligan
Summit Farms
John Zoberlin
Frances Webb
Culligan
National Cotton Council Publishes Defoliation Booklet
The National Cotton Council released a guide titled Chemical Defoliation of Cotton Second Report of Progress. It explains defoliation, applicable chemicals, usage in the Cotton Belt, application rates, weather effects, and safety precautions. The booklet lists state coordinators, describes equipment and sources, and offers a free copy from Memphis Tennessee.
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National Cotton Council
P. O
Memphis
Tenn
New Mexico Sheep Ranch Tour Dates Set for Aug 30 31
The second annual New Mexico Sheep Ranch Tour is scheduled for August 30 and 31, organized by the New Mexico Wool Growers Association and the Extension Service of New Mexico A&M College. Headquarters stay in Roswell with tours starting there each morning to different ranches in the Flying H Hope and Picacho areas on August 30 and in the Vaughn area north of Roswell on August 31.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Wool Growers Association
New Mexico A & M College
Roswell
Flying H, Hope
Picacho
Vaughn
Health Department Branch Office Relocated to Santa Fe
United Press reports the Division of Hospital Construction moved from Truth or Consequences to Santa Fe. Beatrice Chauvenet of Santa Fe now leads the office, succeeding Leo P. Schwartz who resigned.
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Health Department
Santa Fe
State Health Department
Truth Or Consequences
Beatrice Chauvenet
Leo P. Schwartz
Farm Tractors Last Longer Now
Bureau of Agricultural Economics studies show tractors now last longer on farms. Most tractors work beyond ten years, with only a small share failing by five to ten years, and typical machines remain in service 16 to 22 years after purchase. Average life has risen about 50 percent since 1941.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Crockett Family Ends Long Tour Visits in Colorado and Kansas
Mr and Mrs Dora Crockett and Darwin concluded a lengthy tour through Kansas and Colorado with visits to relatives in Johnson Kansas and Colorado Springs. They stayed with Mrs Crockett’s sister and family and with the Glenn families in Phinview Texas and Caprock area residents the Scrivners.
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Dora Crockett
Darwin
Kansas
Colorado
Johnson
Crockett
Lee Scrivner
Scrivners
Caprock
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Chevron Gas Station
Atlas Tires
Lovington, New Mexico
S. Turner — Hobbs
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United Press
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