Metal roof repairs urged for Illinois farm buildings
A University of Illinois survey of 320 farms across 11 counties found about half of metal roofs need repairs and surface reconditioning. Experts urge rust-proofing with zinc-based paints, proper nailing, and correct girt spacing, with county advisers and demonstrations available for guidance.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture
American Zinc Institute
J. T. Clayton
Clayton
College of Agriculture
Urbana
Illinois Dairy Day invites state dairymen to campus tours
Dairy Day at the University of Illinois on September 8 invites all Illinois dairymen. J. G. Cash notes tours begin at 9:30 AM in the stock pavilion with dairy barns, herd visits, and current research. Afternoon speakers include G. W. Salisbury E. E. Heizer and C. B. Bender focusing on experimental work housing and legume grass silage.
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University of Illinois
J. G. Cash
College of Agriculture
Stock Pavilion
Cash
Department of Dairy Science
Illini Grove
Veterinary Medicine
G. W. Salisbury
US Department of Dairy Science
E. E. Heizer
University of Wisconsin
C. B. Bender
Sperry Corporation
New York
Salisbury
University
Heizer
Bender
Illinois
D. H. I. A. Testing Pays Big Dividends in Madison County
Dairy specialist L R Fryman notes eight Madison county dairymen with average 22 cows gained $1 078 per herd above feed costs in 1951 after about a decade of D H I A testing. The program costs under $100 yearly per herd.
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L. R. Fryman
Illinois College of Agriculture
Madison County
D. H. Inra
Fryman
Teigh
Ladino Clover Pasture Shines For Illinois Swine Farmers
Ladino clover pasture boosts feed savings for Illinois swine growers. Reports suggest 380 to 50 percent reductions in protein supplement use versus other legumes. University of Illinois trials explore Ladino as partial grain substitute for bred gilts and sows. mature sows may need no grain in summer.
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Illinois
H. G. Russell
Illinois College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Russell
Darwin Ladies Aid Tour To Paris And Local Visits
The Darwin Ladies Aid, led by Mrs Gladys Hewitt, toured Paris visiting the Colson Office plant and Coca Cola plant. After a noon basket dinner they held a business meeting then called on relatives in Paris. Members and guests listed include Edith Tingley Mae Jenkins Bonnie Renshaw Irene Smith and more. A separate notice mentions visits by Mr and Mrs John Frakes and others and a Oklahoma trip by Mr and Mrs Stout. A study from Midwestern agricultural colleges notes hog marketing by weight and meat value.
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Darwin Ladies Aid
Paris
Colson
Coca Cola
Edith Tingley
Mae Jenkins
Bonnie Renshaw
Irene Smith
Hula Gard
Gloria Grant
Irene Ryan
Gladys Hewitt
Ruth Pittenger
Deer
Mt. Carmel
Robert Stout
Marion
Oklahoma
Sport Tingley
Stout
Marshall
Ilinois Vet Opposes Immunity via Chickens’ Coccidiosis
A University of Illinois veterinarian rejects the idea that exposing chicks to coccidiosis can confer immunity after recovery. The professor argues against deliberately infecting birds and calls for safer disease management strategies.
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A. University of Ilinois
Card of Thanks for Support After Heart Attack
Mrs Foster McConchie thanks neighbors and friends for kindnesses cards and visits during recovery from a severe heart attack. She notes immense support in times of need.
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