Farm ideas mix farming with early youth involvement
Indiana farmer Scott Geiger argues sons should join farm work early. Wilbur Geiger started in grade school with a 20 acre soybean field and a calf, later earning $2300 cash and a larger role. University trials show alternate corn and bean planting can boost yields, with examples from Champaign county and Babb farm. Farm records and annual Farm and Home Week through February 38 offer demonstrations, tours, and exhibits at the Illini Union.
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Scott Geiger
Wells County
Indiana
Wilbur
Geigers
University of Illinois Agronomists
A. L. Lang
College of Agriculture
Babb
Champaign County
Decline of Agricultural Labor Share 1848 to 1948
In 1848 twenty two percent of the population worked in agriculture while by 1948 only seven percent remained in the labor force producing the year’s crops. The figures illustrate a drastic shift from farming to other sectors over the century.
Farm and Home Week Opens with Open House Entertainment
Members of the rural chorus who traveled to Canada last summer will hold a reunion during the open house entertainment. They will show films from their trip and welcome other attendees. Additional highlights include a music and drama festival Wednesday evening, social recreation in Bevier hall gymnasium, two film periods, and the home economies open house on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Rusk
G. H. Lamkin
Openshouse Committee
Mexico
Guatemala
Holy Land
Canada
Bevier Hall
Mason County Poultrymen Meet On Broiler Production
County poultrymen are invited to a January 18 meeting at 1 p.m. in Havana at the Farm Bureau Office to discuss broiler production. R V Watson Farm Advisor announces the session led by S F Ridlin University of Illinois Poultry Extension Specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Farm Bureau
Havana
R. V. Watson
S. F. Ridlin
University of Illinois
Holstein Group to Convene in Breese and Belleville
The Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association plans an event January 27 and 28 with an afternoon tour of the Southern Illinois Artificial Breeding Association headquarters in Breese Clinton county. Activities include a 2 p.m. start, a 7 p.m. banquet near Belleville with guest speaker Glenn Householder, and Friday morning business and final sessions at the Grange hall.
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Southern Illinois Artificial Breeding Association
Breese
Clinton County
Ilinois Holstein-Friesian Association
C. S. Rhode
Extension Dairyman
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Grange Hall
Belleville
Holstein Dairymen
Glenn Householder
National Holstein-Friesian Association
Illinois Farm Worker Output From 1880 Data
In 1880 the average Illinois farm worker produced 23 acres of crops. The figure reflects early agricultural efficiency and labor patterns in rural Illinois communities during the late 19th century.
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Illinois
Harvested Crops Average Surges to Over Triple Previous
The report notes that the current average value of harvested crops now stands at more than three times the prior amount, signaling a significant rise in crop yields or market prices compared with earlier figures.
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Iliuinois Association
Juanita DeVore
A. A. DeVore, Jr
Manito, Ill
National Editorial
Ssociation
Russell McClintIck
Pekin
Wafanter
University of Illinois College of Agriculture and Extension Service
BEST
U. S
Lang
University of Illinois Agricultural Economists
Illini Union
H. P. Rusk
U.S
Koater
Mo “Pamry
Opor
Wasmes Easuy
Loveliest Colors
Hinerszzz
Phelan
Vicky Phelan
Une
Frank Corbin
Mason City
Edi
Chron
Holstein
Gales Chocolates
Jenkin’s Rexall Store
Manio, Illinois
ARS News
Paul Dimler
Norman Dike
Altman
Court Street
Ill
Letone
ARMY
NAVY
Atlantic
Pacific
Pttsburgs
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