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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1958
Page
6
Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter reports soybean prices near support level with minor expected moves. USDA data show January 1 stocks at 188 million bushels, total supplies around 490 million, and CCC sales impacting market. price support at 2.09 a bushel, with 41 million under loan by December 15.
The 1957 Dixon Springs rainfall neared 65 inches at the station, outpacing long-term averages. Irrigation gains show yields rise with early tassel corn, aided by in-season water management. Beef herd calving is imminent, with George Omarik and Oakley Robinson coordinating records including calf sex, birthweight, horn status, and markings for next fall production tests. Cows' feed needs rise with lactation, up from 20 pounds grass hay to 28 pounds, plus 25–20 pounds corn silage and protein supplement for fat calf raising.
Farmers can save 30 to 50 percent by harvesting their own timber for building. University of Illinois extension forester L B Culver notes native hardwoods are stronger than imported softwoods, so less timber is needed. Harvest in cold weather for slower drying and easier hauling with a custom saw operator arranging. Contact county farm adviser for help sizing and selecting trees.
Dr T N Phillips of the University of Illinois warns lice infest animals unevenly and can produce over 100000 offspring in two months. Spraying breaks the life cycle. dusting powder helps in cold weather. Cattle rub against objects signaling infestation and may need veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
An agricultural engineer advises homemakers to check circuit load by turning off a circuit breaker and totaling wattage of affected appliances. A 15 amp fuse carries about 1700 watts. exceeding this means change. Plan appliance use and consult advisers or supplier reps for planning.
The Illinois Retailer's Occupation Tax may apply to eggs sold on farms to customers as farm products. Isolated or occasional farm sales do not automatically exempt farmers who market eggs. farmers must avoid retailer status and may need tax registration, monthly reports, and records. The Illinois Home Bureau Federation annual meeting is set for Urbana January 28 with delegates from Clark County and speakers from New York and Indiana, including Mrs. George Roberts and Mrs. James Potter. The 1958 executive board will be installed, and advance reservations requested.
Choctaw notes many local visits and social gatherings. Mrs Maude Miller Eld Gilbert will preach at Mill Creek church Sunday and Sunday evening. Families and friends from Terre Haute Marshall Danville and various Indiana towns attended funerals and visited.
Millcreek Home Bureau met at Flossie Maurer home with Anna Nicholas assisting hostess for an all day gathering. Clairene Davidson presided. Mildred Turner gave treasurer’s report. Imogene Norton presented the minor lesson. A noon carry in dinner was shared with many members and guests.
Bill Loreng 18 from Chicago Heights one of eight national winners in the 4 H Garden program. Carol Hembrough 18 Jacksonville planned meals for her family and won a $400 scholarship in 4 H Food Preparation. Sandra Rayburn 18 Champaign received $400 in 4 H Home Improvement. Roger Steimel 20 Cortland won a $400 scholarship in 4 H Tractor program. Programs run by the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work and the Cooperative Extension Service.
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