Illinois Farmers Outlook on Soybeans and Corn Stocks
The USDA survey shows higher on farm stocks of soybeans and corn. Soybeans on Jan 1 total 262 million bushels, 16 percent above last year, with prices near 2.80 per bushel and meal value up while oil down. Corn on farms stands at 3.2 billion bushels, 8 percent higher than a year earlier, with prices about five cents higher. Government actions and European demand influence the market as CCC sales fall. Illinois ASCS delegates attended the Springfield conference January 29–31 with talks by Charles M Cox and Paul C Johnson, culminating in a banquet headlined by Governor Otto Kerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Europe
CCC
ASC
Syd Vargus
Dale Poorman
Herman Thompson
Marvil Harpster
Sharon Mason
Wanda Bennett
Clark County
Tllinois
Springfield
Charles M Cox
Washington, DC
Cox
Mitchell County
Georgia
Paul C. Johnson
Prairie Farmer
Johnson
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Mill Creek Watershed Survey Kicks Off In Fremont
The U S Soil Conservation Service surveys the Mill Creek watershed from Old York to north of Route 40 to assess channel fall depth width and bridge condition for flood prevention planning. It notes Tiskilwa flood history and benefits from watershed work including new industries and housing growth.
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Mill Creek
Old York
Route 40
Tiskilwa
Illinois
Donald Pretzsch
Clark County
Farm acreage yields and payments established for 1964
Murvil Harpster of the Clark County ASCS office announces that base acreages and yields for the 1964 feed grain program have been mailed. Producers may file to participate from February 10 through March 27 1964. Two diversion payment rates apply: a minimum rate for the first 20 percent of base diverted and an additional rate for 20 to 39.9 percent. at least 40 percent triggers the additional rate.
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Murvil Harpster
Clark County
ASCS
Farm Bureau adds cooperators in Clark county for 1964
Eight new cooperators join the Farm Management service in Clark county bringing total cooperators to 102. New members include Gene Schiver Casey Don Hutchens Ray Farris and others. Cooperators pay about 60 dollars for services offered by the non profit cooperative. Six Clark county dairymen participated in the Dairy Weigh day program on January 15 weighing milk per cow for annual production estimates. Participants include Donald Drake Harry Setzer Raymond Fisher Fred Kuhn Luther Brown and Marion McConchie.
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Farm Bureau
Farm Management Service
Gene Schiver
Casey
Don Hutchens
Martinsville
Ray Farris
Dennison
Charles’ Kemp
Gordon Irwin
John Yeley
Sir
Buckner
Bob Fraker
Marshall
Clark County
R. D. Gustafson
Mattoon
Gexves
Dairy Science Department
U. of S
Cooperative Extension Service
Donald Drake
West Union
Harry D. Setzer
Martin
Farmers face feed grain diversion option under new program
Producers must file intent to divert 20 to 50 percent of their feed grain base or 25 acres, whichever is larger, to conservation use. Yields and payments depend on county averages, with a 15 day appeal period for reconsideration to county committees. Proven yields from 1959 to 1962 may revise rates. proof requires receipts or records.
Appeal Required to Consider Proven Yields for 1964
Under prior programs, an appeal must be filed to have proven yields considered for 1964. This action governs eligibility and timing for review by the issuing authority.
Choctaw Community Notices and Visits
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey and other relatives shared Sunday dinners with Maude Miller and others. Various visitors from Marshall Casey West Union and Ohio Chanel attended, with several small gatherings and a Friday funeral service for Howard Serwise.
Local social notes from Gillette and nearby area
Dutch Geis of Gillette Wyoming and Leo Wernz visited Mr and Mrs Allen Crumrin Monday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Grant were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Crumrin. Harley France and Russell Crumrin were mentioned in the same notes.
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Dutch Geis
Gillette
Wyoming
Leo Wernz
Allen Crumrin
Harvey Grant
Harley France
Russell Crumrin
Local social notes list visits and funeral attendance
Robert Wernz called on Mr and Mrs Allen Crumlin. Mildred Finkbinder of Prakre ton Indiana spent time with her mother Anna Shotwell. A large crowd attended Howard Serwise's funeral at Ohio Chapel church. Clyde Knowles hosted dinner with Carroll Gard. Bernice Lindley Maryland Lindley Anna Shotwell Carrie Ogle Irene Thompson Jessié Kennedy Alma Moore attended Rebekah Lodge at Lucille Van Fleet's home. Will Imle visited Adah Gray as she was sick.
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Robert Wernz
Allen Crumlin
Mildred Finkbinder
Prakreton
Indiana
Anna Shotwell
Howard Serwise
Marshall
Ohio Chapel
Clyde Knowles
Carroll Gard
Bernice Lindley
Maryland
Lindley
Carrie Ogle
Irene Thompson
Jessié Kennedy
Alma Moore
Rebekah Lodge
Lucille van Fleet
Will Imle
Adah Gray
Adah
Cooking school attendees noted in Terre Haute visit
Lucille Vanfleet Ruth Boyer and Mabel Gard attended the Terre Haute cooking school on Wednesday and Friday. Mr and Mrs R H Gard called on Ruth and Jimmy Boyer Sunday. The Herald reports a line about fake excuses and honest ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Vanfleet
Ruth Boyer
Mabel Gard
Terre Haute
R. H. Gard
Ruth
Jimmy Boyer
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Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
L. H Simerl
Fremont Schoeck
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
iTiskilwa
Bob Birk
ADE Farm Chemical Company
Herald Advertising
Warren Bundy
Raymond Reedy
Maude Milles
Gaylord Green
Woodford Williams
Fenton Collier
Maude Miller
John Blizzard
Ben Miller
Ottis Williams
Mary Carpenter
Harry
Grace Higginbotham
Everett
Bill Garver
Alton Blankenship
John Buzzard
Ruby Serwise
Ralph Davison
Martha Booker
Everett Higginbotham
Terrell
West Monroe
Paris, Ill
Federal Land Bank Association OF Charleston
Eugene A. Davis
the Herald
R. E. Laird Marshall
Chevrolet
Kentucky
Marshall, Ill
Petrolane Special Warehouse
Petrolane
Empire
Norge
R.C.A
Dearborn
Seigler
von Johnson
Wweeweuww
Iggested Retail
Archer
Marshall, Il
Mark
Clark Service Company
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