Pasture Gains and Fly Control Boost Farm Profits
Illinois livestockman reports 1948 net gains of 300 to 350 pounds per acre on legume pastures at University farms. Value about $80 to $95 per acre at $27 cwt. Cattle gained 311 pounds per head over 158 pasture days, with gain cost $9.94 per cwt. Insect expert notes 1000 stable flies daily bite dairy cows. fly control cuts costs and can raise milk income up to 15 percent. National Farm Safety Week set for July 24–30.
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H. Benetty
Illinois College of Agriculture
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Onion thrips threaten Illinois onion crop harvest
Onions in Illinois face severe losses from onion thrips the most destructive insect pest and farmers risk heavy grain losses if they fail to adjust their combine before harvest.
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Rural safety boosted for water sports season
National Safety Council data show rural residents face higher drowning risk with infants most often drowning in stock tanks and cisterns. Officials urge precautions from inspecting swimming areas to fencing stock tanks, avoiding solos dives, not overloading boats, and securing wells and depressions.
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National Safety Council
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Heat Losses When Shipping Livestock Warned by Veterinarians
Dr. G. T. Woods of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine cautions that summer heat raises livestock losses during shipping. He urges ventilation, shade, less crowding, nighttime transport, ample water, and wetting truck beds for hogs. Ensure trucks are clean and disinfected to curb disease risks.
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G. T. Woods
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
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