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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
6
Illinois farmers report a 12 percent rise in cattle on feed from a year ago, with Western states leading at 24 percent. Midwestern feeders plan to market 9 percent more cattle in the first quarter, while corn belt feeders expect a 6 percent rise.
Geigy Agricultural Chemicals announces a four part TV seminar series for corn growers starting February on WTHI TV Terre Haute channel 10. Topics include minimum tillage farm management soil and weed control with panels of agents researchers and farmers. The coverages show tillage contrasts benefits of reduced compaction and chemical weed control to boost yields and lower costs.
Analysis notes demand at 1 percent and consumer income up about 5 percent from a year ago. It questions whether cattle prices will match the first half of 1962 when Chicago monthly averages for choice steers ranged from 27.45 to 25.25 per hundred pounds, per L. H. Simerl Extension Econ. Ag. Marketing.
The Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District held its fourteenth annual meeting with 108 attendees. Chairman Donald Abel opened, nominations were approved for Donald Abel and Eugene Lindley as directors, and Fremont Schoeck summarized district accomplishments. Henry J. Wallace spoke on soil and water conservation and showcased watershed works and dam projects in Oklahoma. Farmers from Orange, Melrose, Dolson, and other townships, including the Crumlins, Kenderdine, Tarble, Murphy, Weaver, and Russell/Miller farms, presented their basic conservation plans detailing soil texture, boundaries, and planned practices.
Warren Bundy reports on Clark County plots at Welsh Farms and Farm Bureau lot showing sugar content 15.3 percent, yields 17.7 tons per acre, and gross sugar value 541.60 per acre at 10 cents per pound. Beet pulp offers livestock feed value. production costs and distribution realities are noted.
A basic soil and water plan has been developed on the Glen Funk farm in Johnson township. The plan includes conservation practices such as farm ponds diversions drainage grassed water ways and erosion control structures. The Herald $2.00 per year.
Farmers Home Administration opens loan programs for family farmers and rural associations to develop recreation on farms. Eligible projects include cottages, stables, picnics, boat docks and larger areas like parks or golf courses. Loans: up to 35 000 intermediate or 60 000 real estate, terms to seven or forty years, five percent interest. Proposals require farming income and inability to obtain credit elsewhere. Contact the Marshall Illinois office for details.
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