Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter on 1956 Grain Prospects
The August outlook shows feed grains near 1956 levels with oats barley and sorghum up. Corn remains 11 percent below last year while soybeans for 1957 are forecast at 428 million bushels, possibly matching 1956 totals. L. H. Simerl of the Dept. of Agricultural Economics notes shifts and supply expectations.
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L. H. Simerl Dept. of Ag. Economics
Rust resistant oats prove superior in 1957
University of Illinois researchers report rust resistant Clintland and Clinton oats yielded far higher than susceptible varieties under severe leaf rust attack. Clinton 41 bushels at Urbana versus 8 for Clintland. DeKalb 65 versus 105 for Clintland. Fayette and Nemaha show mixed results with rust tolerance. Brown warns stem rust also a threat and advises buyers to seek reliable seed dealers and resistant varieties.
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Petroleum Vapors Danger and Safe Handling Rules
Extension safety specialist O L Hogsett warns that vapors from fuels are flammable and burn when mixed with air. Temperature controls vapor production, with gasoline at 45 below zero, kerosene at 110 F, and oil near 400 F. Do not refuel running engines, avoid spills, store flammables in safety cans, and label gasoline red for proper identification.
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O. L. Hogsett
Universiy of Illinois ‘College of Agriculture
Hogsett
Sweetened Condensed Milk Refrigeration Tips
University expert Geraldine Acker advises buying only as needed and refrigerating unused portions. Keep at 40 to 50 degrees for up to a year with proper coverage, avoid sunlight, clean can tops before opening, and use a scraper to remove milk clinging to can sides.
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University of Ilinois Foods
Geraldine Acker
Hazards on farms threaten children at play and work
Hogsett, extension safety specialist at the University of Illinois, notes farm children face many hazards. Accidental deaths peak among 15 to 19 year olds, then 10 to 14, then under 5, with machinery causing about a third of farm deaths. Drownings and fires also claim young lives. safety education and supervision by homemakers can reduce risk.
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The
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Hogsett
Silage quality hinges on filling method and sealing
Extension expert Leo R Fryman notes silage quality is set within hours by fermentation driven by sealed, well loaded forage. USDA tests show that proper sealing limits oxygen and enhances lactic acid formation, while loose unsealed forage invites spoilage, odor, ammonia and nutrient loss. Soybean acreage in 1957 hits 22.6 million acres, up 3 percent from 1956.
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Leo R. Fryman
University of ST Mnois College of Agriculture
USDA
Winter Short Course dates announced at Urbana
The seventh annual Winter Course in Agriculture will run February 38 through March 15, 1958 on the University of Illinois Urbana campus to avoid holiday breaks. About 25 courses cover agriculture economics engineering agronomy animal and dairy sciences forestry and hygiene.
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Deannis B. Howard
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Urbana
Dean Howard
Mlinoir
Sini
Nominate 4-H alumni for national recognition in 1958
The State Extension Service and Olin Mathieson sponsor 4 H Alumni Recognition inviting nomination of former 4 H members for outstanding citizen awards. Two county winners, four state honorees, and eight national honorees will be named at the 4 H Club Congress in Chicago with travel and a gold alumni key.
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Olin Mathieson, Chemical Corporation
Plant’ Food Division
Little Rock
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Emily
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Silage Storage and Trench Silo Advice for Dixon Springs
Agricultural notes advise airtight silage and good drainage for quality feed. Trench silos suit hilly terrain with concrete or gravel floors, careful slope considerations, and air tight walls to prevent air loss as silage settles. Rye sowing in late summer can yield late fall pasture.
Illinois 4-H Leadership Conference Draws Hundreds
Nearly 350 4-H members from most Illinois counties attended the 1957 State 4-H Leadership Conference, highlighting youth leadership development across the state.
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