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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
2
Agricultural engineers at the Illinois College of Agriculture advise installing an extra yard light near the tractor refueling point to reduce fumbling and shadows. A 300 watt bulb in a porcelain reflector is preferred with switches placed away from fuel storage to lower fire hazards.
Farm management expert J. B. Cunningham explains father son farm agreements help young men start and allow older farmers to retire gradually. Circular 587 offers three forms for shared income and capital roles, with simplified records and enhanced farm book usage, and over 30 000 copies distributed since 1946.
Dr. N. D. Levine of the University of Illinois Veterinary College urges spring worm control for sheep to boost disease resistance wool quality and weight gains. Phenothiazine is the recommended drug with proper dosing per container guidance.
A staff of 50 000 women in Illinois drives the state wide home economics extension program during National Home Demonstration Week May 1 to 7. They train as county leaders to spread homemaking knowledge and introduce improved methods to home makers across the state.
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee notes that fertile soils with good moisture capacity can yield about 14 000 stalks per acre, though ears will be smaller. University of Minnesota researchers found ½ pound ears perform best per acre, and Illinois Indiana researchers cite similar yield patterns. Steps to maintain soil fertility include returning residues, using commercial plant food, and contour cultivation.
Women attend year round training schools in counties led by university home economics specialists or advisers. Subjects cover foods nutrition clothing and home management with demonstrations and hands on sewing methods. Leaders then teach 15 to 30 participants and share lessons with neighbors.
The 1948 census shows about ten percent fewer horses in the United States and roughly seven percent fewer mules, reflecting reduced stock levels across the nation.
Frank W. Andrew, farm electrical engineer, Illinois College of Agriculture, says a quarter horsepower electric motor can replace two men in many farm tasks. At Illinois rural electricity rates the motor costs two cents per hour, equating to one cent per man per hour.
Andrew warns farmers not to compete with electricity in manpower. Drivers must stop for school buses discharging or loading pupils on Illinois highways. Illinois February 1949 milk output estimated at 371 million pounds, down 4 percent from both last year and the 10 year average, with a record per cow of 390 pounds. Egg production rose to 241 million, second highest February on record, up 4 percent from last year and 23 percent above the 10 year average.
The 1949 outlook for Illinois crops shows total prospective plantings at a level not seen in eight decades. Farmers anticipate record sowings across major grains and fields, reflecting strong demand and favorable weather forecasts.
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