Illinois Farmers Outlook Segments Corn Supply and Prices
Illinois farmers hear a briefing on the 1964 corn crop and price prospects from the Farm Bureau outlook. It notes a smaller crop of 3.641 million bushels, carryover stock increases, total corn supply around 5.050 million, and demand adjusted by higher prices. The price-support loan rate stands at 110 cents per bushel with November sale floor near 111.1 cents, and monthly rise expected. Also covered are Farm Bureau aging members being honored and program details on Farm Management Service for Clark county farmers.
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USDA
CCC
China
Conservation progress in Clark County farms boosts water retention
Clark County farmers slow construction of conservation practices due to cold wet weather but anticipate a year end tally of more ponds and less drainage. ACP sign ups restart in January 1965 for practices not started or completed in 1964 and farmers are urged to file bills to receive payments. Completed projects include Harold Jones diversions in Wabash township, Jack Huffington pond in Marshall, Dr George Mitchell six diversions in Marshall with a grass waterway, Marion Partlow pond in Casey, Clarence Kruse two W ditches and a turn strip in Darwin, Wilfred Cunningham pond in Martinsville, and Harry Miller erosion control structure in Marshall.
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Clark County
Harold Jones
Wabash Township
Jack Huffington
Marshall Township
George Mitchell
Wayne Strond
Marion Partlow
Casey Township
Clarence Kruse
Steve Newport
Darwin Township
Wilfred Cunningham
Martinsville
Harry Miller
Hereford Cattle Sale Reports Mixed Results at Martinsville Fair
Hereford breeders report total sales of 15 400 with 13 bulls averaging 28 40 females 205 50 and 53 lots at 225 50. 22 steers averaged 157 top bull 430 top female 420. Champion bull Int 3 sold to H W Mortiz for 410 and reserve bull lot 13 to Wayne Fell at 320. Reserve female lot 30 went to R H Alcoke at 295 and top selling female lot 47 to Dr Joseph Minnis for 420.
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Clark County Hereford Breeders Association
Martinsville
Emerson Marting
Childress Herefords
Lawrenceville
Illinois
H W Mortiz
Trilla
Tinois
Claude Stone & Sons
Sullivan
Wayne Fell
Kansas
Eddie George
Paris
J H
Crop Yields Down In Clark County 1964 Farm Report
Farm Adviser Warren Bundy cites Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service figures showing Clark county yields fell in 1964 from 1963 across corn soybeans wheat and oats. County SNPs: corn 66 vs 84, soybeans 22 vs 32, wheat 35 vs 41, oats 32 vs 45. State averages show similar declines across all four crops.
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Warren Bundy
Ilinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Clark County
Hog cholera losses and turf blight noted in Illinois counties
Clark County reports two hog cholera outbreaks near Marshall with major losses and a 1963 survey showing 383 percent vaccination of swine in a Clark County sample. Fusarium blight threatens Kentucky bluegrass turf with circular patches, while red leaf spot and Helminthosporium leaf spots affect bentgrass and are controllable with fungicides.
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Hug
Clark County
Marshall
Clark
Edgar
Coles
Cumberland
Illinois
Vocational Agriculture Department
Casey
Martinsville
Tolinois
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Britton
University of Illinois
Weed control on turf aided by new herbicides
University of Illinois researcher F W Slife reports that long term weed control relies on good turf management with herbicides as a supplement. New chemicals such as MCPP and Betasan show promise for crabgrass and white clover control, with caution on bluegrass and heat. Betasan offers pre emergence control and helps establish stands, especially on golf course greens and collars.
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University of Illnois
F. W. Slife
Illinois Turfgrass Foundation
U. of S. College of Agriculture
Slife
Illinois 4-H top boy and girl vie for national scholarships
Two 1964 Illinois high school graduates Eddie McMillan of Macomb and Sharyl Bell of Kankakee named top 4-H achievers. They compete for 500 dollar national scholarships. Bell will attend the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago November 29 to December 3, sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund.
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Illinois
Eddie McMillan
Macomb
Sharyl Bell
Kankakee
Miss Bell
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Ford Motor Company Fund
McMillan
Keith McMillan
National Youthpower Congress
University of Winds
Cooperative Extension Service
New pre-emergence herbicides for turf grass control
University studies discuss Tupersan and Azak for crabgrass control on bluegrass bentgrass and fescue. Rates from 4 to 15 pounds per acre show varying effectiveness on annual grasses and germinating seedlings with tolerance noted in Kentucky bluegrass and Poa annua.
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Slife
U. of I
Illinois
Tupersan
4 H Leaders Honored at Illinois State Banquet
Two Clark county 4 H leaders were honored among statewide leaders at the Illinois 4 H leaders recognition banquet in Springfield held November 24 with participation from all parts of the state.
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Clark County
Illinois
Illinois merchants and educators host state officials event
Attendees from Marshall and Casey include Robert Maurer and Hobart Burkybile. Morning sessions in the Centennial Building auditorium featured talks by state government officials followed by tours of the State Museum and Capitol. Dr. Benjamin C. Willis spoke at a neon banquet in the St Nicholas Hotel. The program was sponsored by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.
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Robert Maurer
Marshall
Hobart Burkybile
Casey
Centennial Building
State Museum
Capitol
St. Nicholas Hotel
Benjamin C. Willis
City of
Chicago
Ilinois Retail Merchants Association
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
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Harold Cintfelter
Wm Gard
Fred Geisert
Lawrence Goekler
Fenton Ledermann
Robert Liston
Vern Pickens
Harry Setzer
Dean Strohm
Olen Wells
Frank Welsh
Joe Welsh
Harnett Wright Fach
Harnet Wright
East Central Tilinus Fbefms
J B Claar
University of Tilinuis
Dr Claar
R. D Gustafson
FAFMS
Herald Advertising
Institute of Electricity
McDonough County
County Electric School
Donald C. Bell
Mr. Bell
Kankakee County
Shary
Warren Mundy
Knipco
Flowers Sales, Inc
Marshall, di
the Herald
Davidson Outdoor Equipment
Marshall, MI
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Petrolane Gas CO
Paul Sutton
State Farm
Ron West
S. 10Th St
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Bloomington, Ilinats
Colonial Kitchen
Marshall, Il
Ferguson
Walter Finkbiner
Clyde H. Knowles
Harold Imle
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