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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1958
Page
6
The Illinois farmers outlook notes hog prices likely rise less than usual due to high current levels, delayed marketings, and continued unemployment. Factors include heavier grain-fed cattle compete in spring, broiler supplies up ten percent, and a shift toward cautious spending. Heavy hog discounts may persist into spring.
University of Illinois extension safety specialist O L Hogsett outlines steps to reduce farm hazards. Rundown equipment and clutter in buildings cause most risks, with stains like rags, ashes and fuels stored improperly creating fire danger. Keep tools in safe places, shut off power during maintenance, and never refuel hot machines.
University of Illinois Dixon Springs Experiment Station reports on soiling or zero grazing from 1956 trials. It discusses historical use, potential advantages such as reduced pasture waste and easier weed control, and disadvantages including increased labor and poorer lamb weight gain versus pasture.
The University of Illinois hosts a foods exhibit and demonstrations at the Farm and Home Festival in Urbana on March 27 28 and 29. Exhibits titled Adventures With Foods highlight new developments in food prep and exhibit varied table settings in two student dining rooms. Home economics students and staff present short daily demonstrations alongside displays on textiles household equipment and space-saving furniture as part of World of Home and Family Living.
Mrs Maude Miller and Warren Norton with Linda visited Brocton last Thursday. Hurley Nicol and John Blizzard shopped in Terre Haute Thursday. Delphia Nicol and Maude Miller attended W M A at the Baptist church in Marshall Thursday. Paul Norton spent Saturday with grandmother Lola Norton in Marshall. Mrs Maude Miller called on John and Golda Blizzard Sunday morning. Golda is on the sick list. Minnie Cline is much improved. Mildred Williams visited Eunice Jackson in Marshall Saturday. Several attended the 4 H meeting Friday evening last week.
Poultry expert Don Bray explains hens can be layers, liars, or loafers based on egg-laying machinery. Loafers show faded combs. liars include masculine-type hens with large combs and possible ovarian issues. shell-less and internal layers risk yolk buildup and death. No known cure exists.
A festival exhibit showcases how new corn growing and harvesting machinery boost yields, with examples of field shelters, dryers, combines, and leasing plans. It explains financing costs, rental arrangements between tenants and landlords, and how engineering helps corn production fund a comfortable farm lifestyle and education for children.
University of Illinois findings show feeding hogs from 100 to 200 pounds with rations containing oat mixes yields lower daily gains and higher costs than all corn. With one third oats gains 1.56 pounds daily at 10.50 per 100 pounds of gain. two thirds oats 1.45 pounds at 10.80. all oats 1.31 pounds at 11.65. Corn at 1.35 per bushel and oats at 0.80 per bushel used in calculations.
Calves wintered in open housing are healthier than those in conventional closed housing. Dr. E. I. Pilchard Jr of the University of Illinois Veterinary College notes open housing is a winter trend, offering fresh air with low humidity and no drafts. Groups of up to ten calves permit closer monitoring for early disease signs and reduce spread if infection occurs.
The festival on March 27 28 29 at the University of Illinois campus will reveal income and expense records from Illinois farms to show which farm businesses best support families. Farm and home advisers and vocational agriculture teachers can supply more details about the program.
A veterinary note stresses cleaning calf housing, removing old bedding and boards, scraping walls and equipment, and using disinfectant. Dr Pilchard recommends calling in a veterinarian at signs of disease to start treatment early.
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