Save Your Soil Junior Chicken Contest Deadline 8 Feb
Illinois 4 H and vocational agriculture members with poultry projects face a Feb 28 entry deadline for the 85 Junior Chicken of Tomorrow contest. Hatching dates are March 23 24 25 or 26 with 50 day old banded cockerels per entry. Winners receive cash prizes ribbons and state trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois 4-H
D. J. Bray
University of Illlinois
Clarence Ems
Poultry Division
State Department of Agriculture
Springfield
Illinois Poultry and Hatchery Federation
Sericea lespedeza offers long lived forage in hard soils
In Illinois soil areas with poor fertility Sericea lespedeza shows promise as a long lived perennial legume. Dixon Springs data note slow first year growth but 1–4 ton hay yields per acre with 13 percent protein and seed yields 200–500 pounds per acre. Fertilizer needs follow soil tests. inoculated seed helps stand. spring cutting allows quick hay curing. winter seeding advice and Arlington strain noted.
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Dixon Springs Experiment Station
Illinois
George McKibben
Arlington
McKibben
Brisk Demand Expected at Calf Club Dairy Sale
Top quality dairy heifers from Holstein, Brown Swiss, Jersey, Guernsey and Ayrshire breeds will be offered at the Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association sale on February 28 at the University of Illinois Urbana. About 90 head born after January 1, 1958 will be sold through 4-H and FFA members with catalogs available from J C Cash. Sale starts 11:00 a.m. at the Stock Pavilion on the College of Agriculture campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif Club
University of Illinois
J. G. Cash
Finois Extension Dairyman
Jersey
J. C. Cash
Dairy Science Department
University of Ilinois
Urbana
Illinois Purebred’ Dairy Cattle Association
College of Agriculture
Falls on Farms Warn of Ladder Dangers
O L Hogsett of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture urges safe ladder use after noting falls as the main farm and home injury cause. Inspect ladders for rust or damage and follow six safety steps including proper footing and facing the ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Hogsett
University of Mlinois College of Agriculture
Illinois Rural Safety Council
Naval ill endangers baby pigs says Dr Beamer
Swine growers are urged to prevent naval ill or joint ill in newborn piglets. Dr Beamer of the University of Illinois Veterinary College notes the disease causes high losses and stunting in survivors. Prevention through sanitation, clean farrowing quarters, and iodine-dipped navels is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
P. D. Beamer
University of Dlinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Beamer
Corn disappearance and livestock demand push up 1959 corn price outlook
Disappearance of corn from October 1 to January 1 rises 24 percent year over year to 86 million bushels, aided by higher hog numbers and heavier weights. Farmers plan 18 percent more spring pigs, 11 percent more cattle in feedlots, and broiler output up 10 to 15 percent. January 1 stocks total 3.936 billion, CCC holds 624 million, and price supports sit around 1.06 to 1.36 per bushel with a 1.12 projected for 1959 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Four 4-H Teens Win State Awards for 1958 Projects
Three teen bakers Audrey Husk Marjorie Ann Himstedt and Juline Duis plus dress maker Carlene Carlson win 1958 state 4-H awards. Winners received 360 dollar savings bonds from Standard Brands. Carlson travels to National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago for her dress and box jacket ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Extension Service
Marjorie Ann Himstedt
Morrisonville
Audrey Huck
Nashville
Juline Duis
Milford
U.S
Standard Brands
Miss Himatedt
Miss Huck
University of Illinois
Hoyteton Willing Workers 4H Club
Duis
Troquois County
4H Council
Kitches
Chicago
Delrose
Carlson
Batavia
Simplicity Pattern Co
Weike Basle
Preaching at Mil Creek Church and Local Visits
Mrs Maude Miller Preaches at Mil Creek church with substitute preacher. Mildred Turner travels to Marshall after her father Frank Hutchens dies. Miller hosts dinner with John Blizzard's family. Flood disrupts mail. Friends visit John Bizsard home. many attend. Funeral for Hutchens in Marshall draws family. Miller visits with Martha Booker and Jessie Claypool. Williams and Woodford families in Marshall. News notes a sick child of Walter Garner.
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Mil Creek
Mildred Turner
Marshall
Frank Hutchens
Maude Miller
John Blizzard
John Bizsard
Warren
Glen Turner
Carolyn
David
Alton Blankenship
Dean Burkybile
Herachel Cline
William Ledermann
Martha Booker
Jessie Claypool
Ferry Shotts
Tommy
Sandra
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Don Pretzsch
H. W. Hannah
Crossville
Stuart
Dorman
Droll
Fenton and Thompson R. Co
Adams
Armour Creameries
Lincoln
Laoh
University of
Coraberop
M. Himsted
Audrey Husk
la Fox
Materine Textiles
Woodford Williams
Walter Garner
Herald Advertising
Sales & Ser
Marshall, Ill
Wanda
Chas. Kirchner & Son
Marshall, Illinois
Marshall, I
Allis-Chalmers
Massey-Harris
Woods Bros
John Deere
A. C
John Blue Side Dresser
Fred Abel
Marie Abel
Knowles & Poynter
Harold Imle
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