Leverdale Basis Sells Half Interest for 17500 in Shorthorn Bull
Leverdale Basis, a record-breaking Shorthorn bull, sold half-interest to John Alexander and sons for 17500, valued at 35000 making it the highest price for a half-interest. Basis sired 24 grand champions and 22 get-of-sire awards, calved May 11, 1950, with notable lineage from Aldie Mainliner and Pittodrie Laura Blossom.
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Leveldale
L. E
Gene Mathers
Leveldale Farms
Mason City
Illinois
John Alexander and Sons
Melbourne Farm
Aurora
Leverdale
United States
U. S
Alexander
Levesdale
Ners
Basis
Calved
Aldie Mainliner
Chapelton Baronet
Basil
Pittodrie
Laura Blossom
Bapton Upright
Melbourne
Prices of Illinois farms hold steady say experts
A University of Illinois land economist Charles Stewart predicts little change in prices for highly productive farms through 1957 while medium yield farms may see shading in prices. The report notes overall market caution amid bearish indicators.
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Illinois
Gare
Charles L
Stewart
Ilinois
Illinois hog outlook shows 1957 profits from reduced supply
L H Stimers of the Department of Agricultural Economics outlines a Pig Crop Report projection for 1957. Hog numbers over six months old on December 1 are down 15 percent year over year, with fall farrowings 12 percent lower, signaling smaller winter supplies and higher prices.
Farm and Home Week to discuss Soil Bank program
The Farm and Home Week session at the University of Illinois January 27 31 will feature two farmers and guests debating Soil Bank participation. Ira E Hamer and Warren Moffett outline reasons for and against participation with a panel including L B Culver Sidney V Caughey B F Muirheid W F Purnell and O L Whalin.
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University of Illinois
College of Agriculture
Soil Bank Committee
Soil Bank
Ira E. Hamer
DeKalb County
Warren Moffett
Macoupin County
R. M. Finley
Hamer
Hamer and Moffett
L. B. Culver
Sidney V. Caughey
State Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
B. F. Muirheid
W. F. Purnell
O. L. Whalin
Milk Price Savings Tips from University Economist
University of Illinois dairy economist R. W. Bartlett advises shoppers to compare prices for milk of the same quality across different companies and choose the best deal. He suggests checking for large home delivery discounts offered by local dairies to save money on fresh whole milk.
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R. W. Bartlett
University of Illinois
Sorghum Forage Outperforms Corn at Dixon Springs Tests
In silage trials at the Dixon Springs Experiment Station five leading for age sorghum varieties averaged 42 percent more forage than the top five corn varieties and 29 percent less grain, signaling potential feeding advantages for farmers.
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Dixon Springs Experiment Station
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Marshall Loan CO
Archer Ave
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Marshall, Ill
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