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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
5
University notes show clipping improves pastures by suppressing weeds and giving clover and alfalfa space to grow. Morse Bottom fescue, after eight years, supports a herd with minimal hay, and creep-fed calves gain markedly more than non creep fed calves with a 91 pound advantage over 123 days at a cost of under $17 for feed.
Safety expert O L Hogsett warns haying season peaks in July and August with many farm injuries. Read tips: inspect hitches ropes and ladders, make slow starts, shut off and disengage machinery before adjustments, keep guards in place, keep pitchforks visible, avoid loose clothing, ensure well cured dry hay and check stored hay for signs of eating over several weeks.
Clark county Agriculture Extension Service members list rising production costs and taxes as the two major issues facing local farmers. They note inflation and credit questions as other concerns while planning July meetings and a $200 Agriculture 4-H scholarship.
Lambs at the University of Illinois have gained over one pound on under four pounds of feed. Normally six pounds of feed yield one pound of gain. The test lambs have used laboratory rations so far. Power use has transformed agriculture, especially in crop production and materials handling.
May 1959 farm prices show egg and broiler declines amid high output. Egg price 22 cents a dozen. May production up 3 percent, layers up 2 percent, per‑bird output up 1 percent. Broiler price 16 cents a pound, lowest in two decades, with placements about 6 percent below year ago. Turkeys priced 5 cents under last year, hatchings rising, 1959 turkey crop may exceed 1958. Prices likely creep up July through summer with seasonal demand.
Urbana notes National Farm and Home Safety Week July 19 25. O L Hogsett University of Illinois extension safety specialist urges cleaning medicine cabinet discarding old medicines storing poisons out of reach and clearly labeling all poisons while checking for fall hazards as falls remain the top home accident risk.
Don Pretzsch writes that fieldwork slows as crops go in, with next construction season after wheat harvest. The piece outlines Soil Conservation Districts as local hubs linking farmers to federal and state help, noting districts cover most farms and tailoring programs to local land.
The article urges keeping toys and objects off stairs and porches to prevent falls. It emphasizes wiring checks and repairs, keeping stairways well lit, clearing obstructions, and using handrails as extra safety. It reflects a home safety advisory tone from the era.
Melrose residents attended the Graham reunion in Paris with many family groups noted. Also included are visits among Kenderdine and Powell families and birthday celebrations. University of Illinois fertilizer study reports three findings on fruit trees including nitrogen effects on peaches and apples and manganese toxicity.
Gene Pulver and Wilbur Gallagi with Karen visited Mrs Hibechiman at Decatur hospital on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Statesman and sons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Everett Statesman. Elmer Marrs and Mrs Marrs visited Mr and Mrs Clayton Marrs Saturday evening.
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