Illinois Farmers Outlook: RecordYields and Profit Prospects
The 1962 farm year saw U S crop production up 1 percent from 1961 and a 19 bushel corn rise over the 10 year average. Illinois led corn yields at 83 bushels, soybeans averaged 28.5 in Illinois, wheat 32.5, while hogs and cattle profits rose as meat demand remained strong. Hog cholera poses no human risk though meat from infected hogs is inspected. Land taxes rose, with Illinois landlords paying a record tax bill around 126 million dollars for 1961 levies.
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North Central States
U. S
Illinois
Washington
Indiana
L. H. Simers
J. A. Porter
University of Illinois Extension
Porter
Asia
Tllinois
University of Illinois
Finois
Clark agronomy day set for January 31 in Marshall
Warren Bundy reports Clark County agronomy day at the American Legion Home in Marshall begins 9:30 a.m. with R D Walker of Illinois Soil Conservationist, 10:40 a.m. by L J McKenzie on soil productivity, and 1:30 p.m. by Pat Johnson on soil fertility and crop practices. Also notes the fifth annual Agricultural Industries Forum January 29-30 at the U of I focusing on agri business relations.
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Pat Johnson
Clark County Agronomy
American Legion
Marshall
R. D. Walker
University of Illinois Soil Conservationist
L. J. McKenzie
U. of I. Agronomiat
University Soil Experiment Fields
University of Illinois Extension Council
Clark County
Agricultural Industries Forum
University of Illinois
Farmhouse remodeling planning steps outlined
University of Illinois extension specialist D G Jedele outlines three steps for remodeling a farmhouse. First imagine ideal housing needs focusing on working living and sleeping areas. Then assess the current house including location condition surfaces and utilities. Finally plan improvements with an as is plan, sketches, photos and possible wall removals, plus a remodeling guide book from the county adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Ilinois Extension
D. G. Jedele
Extension Service
Old Timers Memoir From Red River Dugout Life
A Kentucky based reader recalls childhood in the Indian Territory along Red River. He describes dugout homes with willow roofs and port holes, cattle farming, games by Old Red River, and a devastating tennis ball sized hailstorm followed by flooding. He mentions sending contributions to The Old Timer column.
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Keith
Fresno
California
Freas Service
Frankfort
Kentucky
Electrical wiring safety tips from University of Illinois expert
Safety specialist Hogsett cautions that a wiring system is only as strong as its weakest link. He urges checks by a qualified person, avoiding makeshifts, inspecting exterior wires and interiors, and using correct cords and fuses. Also notes flies entering homes via wall partitions and attic areas in winter sun.
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O O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois
Hoggatt
Hogsett
University of Ilinois Extension
O. L. Hogsett
Hard Work Rewards 4-H Members Honored in 1962
Three Illinois 4 H members earned top state honors for 1962. Harriet Gross of Colchester aged 21 led the state girls leadership program. Joyce Steiner, 19, of Colchester, won in the state bread demonstration program and received a $50 savings bond. Tom Gilles, 19, of Brimfield, also earned state recognition.
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Illinois
Harriet Gross
Colchester
Joyce Steiner
Tom Gilles
Brimfield
Miss Gross
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Gene Gross
University of Ilinois
U. of I
Feed Grain Farms to Receive 1963 Acreages and Rates
Notices will be mailed to all feed grain farms Friday January 25 1963 Ralph Martin ASC chairman announced. Sign up runs February 1 through March 22 1963 with pre measurement offered February 1 through March 15 1963 at the ABCS office Martinsville. A nominal fee will apply and fields will be measured to establish division lines and acreages for the 1963 program for strict adherence to feed grain agreements.
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Ralph Martin
Clark County
ASC
Martin
ASCS
ABCS
Martinsville
Robert E. Seed
Five Points Social Notes From Terre Haute Meeting
A group of youth and sponsors attended the Wabash Valley Youth meeting at the Dean Avenue Church in Terre Haute on Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Harold Hendrix and children and Mr and Mrs Chester Higginbotham and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hendrix and Sharon.
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Neva Sue Blakely
Glenn Wilhoit
Forrest Baker
Forrest Robinson
Snyder Methodist Church
Gene Higginbotham
Floyd Higginbotham
Earl Dean Veach
Gary
Rhonda
Roger Wilhoit
Dean Avenue
Terre Haute
Harold Hendrix
Chester Higginbotham
Lloyd Hendrix
Sharon
Pecan roll demo and top 4H honors for Gilles
Miss Steiner demonstrated pecan rolls baked in an electric skillet. Gilles, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Gilles, earned top honors in the state tractor program sponsored by the Standard Oil Foundation. He helps run a 250 acre family farm and won first place after five years of effort. He attended the National 4H Club Congress in Chicago as a delegate.
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Preaus
Gilles
Howard Gilles
Standard Oil Foundation, Inc
Chicago
Cooperative Extension Service
National
Elder Gaylord Green to Preach at Mill Creek Church
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey will preach at Mill Creek church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Maude Miller visited Friday with Mrs. Martha Booker at Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Woodford Williams and sons visited with Mrs. Emma Nicol last Sunday at her home.
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Ottis Williams
Darien
Mary Carpenter
Harry
Warren Norton
Marshall
Lola Norton
Woodford Williams
Casey
Gaylord Green
Mill Creek
Maude Miller
Martha Booker
Woodford Williams and Sons
Emma Nicol
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Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
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Herald
Warren Bundy
Clark County Farm Advisor
Linda Wilson
Union Hospital
Harlie Brosman, Jr
Blume-Stewart Funeral Home
Paris
Betty Webster
Peoria
Paria
Russel Craig
Dresser Plant
Grace Higginbotham
Everett
John
Golda Blizzard
Grace Blizzard
G. B. Wilhoit
Miss Steiner
Howie
Herald Advertising
R. E. Laird Marshall
Ill
R. 1
Marion
Dennison
First Road
First House
John Deer
John Deere
Oliver Maniiré
WM. Beckel
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