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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1959
Page
6
The Illinois Station forecasts cattle herd growth with 300 beef cows calving after mid February. It explains feed strategies including silage hay, protein supplements, and clover mix hay. It also reports on liquid versus dry fertilizer performance for corn, noting similar yields and cost considerations.
The first issue of Illinois Research, published by the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, aims to acquaint residents with the College of Agriculture. It features eight main articles on topics from minimum tillage to fiber comfort, nitrogen in soil, high oil hybrids, and more, with quarterly release and free copies on request. Hog producers urged to boost lean meat content to remain competitive, per a major meat-packing executive quoted at the Illinois event.
University of Illinois tests show giant foxtail reduces corn and soybean yields as stands rise. Knake reports two years of data from a three year study, noting higher yields when weeds are controlled and nitrogen is applied to crops.
The report notes higher hen and pullet counts totaling 362 million, about 30 percent more than last year, with egg-laying rates rising in spring. Prices weaken while feed costs stay high, reducing profits. farmers curb replacement chick purchases. Turkey production is set to rise about 5 percent in 1959 per USDA surveys.
This column explains farm drainage under Illinois law, noting a farmer may drain wet spots and accelerate water flow to lower lands if water would have flowed there naturally. It cites the Peck vs Harrington case of 1884 and references University of Illinois circular material on farm drainage laws.
Dr. Fredrick J. Stare of Harvard School of Public Health will give the Revier Lecture on February 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Smith Music Hall, University of Illinois. The public is invited. The series honors the late Ysabel Bevier and aims to link nutrition with home economics and women's education.
University of Illinois extension veterinarian Dr. J R Pickard urges winter farm checks. Dehorning, feet trimming, lice treatment, and tusk removal for boars are suited to the season. Cattle should be examined for mastitis and fertility. dairy cows for mastitis. an annual checkup in December or January can reveal diseases before spread.
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