Creep Feeding Calves Boosts Weaning Weight Says Expert
University of Illinois specialist Harry G. Russell says creep feeding pays off if calves are to be kept on full feed at weaning and sold as baby beeves. Each 10 to 12 bushels of grain adds about 100 pounds at weaning, with cracked corn and oats as a base and 10 percent protein supplement optional. If calves will be wintered on a growing ration and grazed next season, creep feeding now may be unnecessary.
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Harry G. Russell
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Russell
Prevent Haying Accidents Warns from Illinois Rural Safety Council
The Illinois Rural Safety Council reports haying season hinges on July and August for peak farm accidents. John W. Matthews urges farm safety steps including equipment checks, using hay slings, staying alert, guarding pitchfork tines, and ensuring well cured hay to prevent barn fires and heating.
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Illinois Rural Safety Council
John W. Matthews
Council
Research develops better popcorn through seed selection
Since 1939 University of Illinois horticulturists led by B L Weaver improved popcorn popping quality by selecting seed from the best ears. Average popped volume rose from 22 in 1939 to 38 last year, with the number of ears reaching 30x or more increasing and Hulless corn used.
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University of Illinois Horiculturists
B. L. Weaver
Weaver
Poultry Day at Urbana Sets Topics for July 20
HL M Scott of the University of Illinois outlines All-Industry Poultry Day at Urbana on July 20. Discussions will cover excessive bleeding in broilers, grass juice concentrates for hatchability and growth, use of single cereal grains in laying rations, lighting effects on broilers, and new poultry disease treatments.
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HL. M. Scott
University of Illinois
Urbana
Scott
Illinois Poultry Events Highlight State Contest Winners
The 1953 Illinois Junior Chicken of Tomorrow top trophy will be awarded to Molly Yost of Greenview, with Ralph Colburn presenting as president of the Illinois Poultry Improvement Association. Open house at the Gregory Hall program includes farm inspections, followed by a broiler barbecue under Ralph Imhoff. Upcoming events include the Flock Selector's schools on July 21–22 and Blood Testers' school on July 23–24, hosted by the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and veterinary medicine.
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Illinois
Ralph Colburn
Decatur
Ilinots Poultry Improvement Association
Molly Yost
Greenview
Gregory Hall
Poultry Improvement Association
Ralph Imhoff
Eureka
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
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State Department of Agriculture
Mlinois College of Veterinary Medicine
PMA committee election urged for Clark County farmers
Eligible Clark County farmers are urged to vote in the PMA committee election. Ballots were sent to known eligible owners and operators and may be returned by mail or in person to the Martinsville county office by July 20 1953. If a farmer hasn’t received a ballot by July 18 he should inquire in person. Committeemen will oversee local administration of key farm programs including conservation crop insurance loans and price supports. Also included is a health advisory on preventing food spoilage by keeping foods cold or hot and avoiding room temperature.
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Clark County
PMA
Miller
Martinsville
Department of Agriculture
Fermented milks no more nutritious than ordinary milk
Nutritionists say fermented milks such as yogurt and buttermilk offer no extra nutrition beyond cows milk. Dr Marian Tolbert Childs notes that souring milk with microorganisms does not increase key nutrients like calcium riboflavin or protein. Adults need 2 to 3 cups of fluid milk daily, and fermented forms require similar amounts if used.
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Marian Tolbert Childs
University of Trmnois
Santa Fe 4-H Awards Reignite State Program Honors
State committee renews Santa Fe railroad sponsored 4-H awards with three top 4-H entries earning trips to National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next November and one boy and one girl receiving a $250 college scholarship. Recipients must be 14 to 20 on Jan 1 and have completed at least three years of 4-H Club work. Last year’s winners included Patrick R. Scates Shawneetown J D Mowery Allin Harriet McLaughlin Fairfield Patricia Jewell Ellsworth and Dorothy Butler Pittsfield.
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Santa Fe Railroad
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R. Scates
Shawneetown
J. D. Mowery
Allin
Harriet McLaughlin
Fairfield
Patricia Jewell
Ellsworth
Dorothy Butler
Pittsfield
Beef supply cautious next months warns USDA and engineers
The USDA urges home freezers to buy beef now while ample supply remains. Agricultural engineer from the University of Illinois notes top quality cuts may be scarcer in the coming months due to market and production factors.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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