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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
2
Farmers are urged that 2 4 D spraying can control stubborn corn weeds when cultivation fails. Use the heaviest recommended doses, calibrate sprayers, and avoid spraying to corn. Also notes dangers of weeds in pastures and timing for reseeding with legumes and grasses by September.
New USDA rules limit imports of raw bone meal to prevent anthrax exposure in Illinois cattle and other livestock. The regulation aims to reduce disease risk by restricting dangerous feed ingredients from entering the state.
Farm fire protection expert D W Winter of the Illinois College of Agriculture outlines four key checks for farm lightning rod systems. Ensure tight connections, keep conductor wire over five feet from power lines, shield lines from damage near the ground, and bury ground rods at least 12 feet deep. Also note USDA Farmers Bulletin 1512 for more guidance. Rid dairy herd of brucellosis before January 1 1955 or lose Grade A milk market.
Illinois saw eggs drop to a low price this past winter as a large supply hit the market during the normal seasonal low point.
A University of Illinois study finds chicken profits peak with very small or very large flocks, while medium flocks yield lower returns. The research analyzes economies of scale and suggests flock size drives profitability beyond unit costs.
A University of Tl economist warns rapid population growth may create shortages rather than surpluses in food production over the next quarter century. A University of Illinois veterinarian urges preventing bubellosis entry into dairy herds and stresses multiple safeguards.
The Manito Community Express provides local notices and brief news items dated Thursday June 26 1952 highlighting community events and notices from Manito.
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