Corn and timber markets in Illinois show price shifts
Analysis notes corn production and use balance amid large 1958 crop and rising feed-grain demand. It cites a potential 3.6 to 4.0 billion bushels yield under normal conditions, discusses hog-corn ratios, and forecasts 145 to 150 million tons feed grains. Timber prices rise for logs and veneer, with walnut and soft maple leading gains. veneer prices slump modestly. Tinola student milk consumption sets a school year record at 20.3 quarts per student.
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United States
Mlinois
W. F. Bulkley
University of Illinois Extension Forester
Bulkley
Ilinois Timber
Illinois Crop Reporting Service
Illinois Technical Forestry Association
Miinois
Ilinois
Springfield
Tinola
Farm Adviser Views on Camp, Poison Ivy and Pests
Warren Bundy reports at the Newton Soil Experiment Field in Jasper County a June 10 meeting to compare wheat potash and phosphate treatments, plus test plots of winter wheat oats and barley. Clark County 4-H campers head to Memorial Camp June 15–19 and June 22–26 with a $14 fee, advance reservations required. Poison ivy guidance covers washing, consulting a physician for severe cases, and recommended chemicals for control. Bagworms hatch and require thorough spraying with specified pesticides. avoid malathion on Cannart juniper.
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Newton Soil Experiment Field
Jasper County
Clark County
Memorial
Monticello
Illinois
Farm Bureau
Pressure vent saves gas in farm storage
Agricultural engineer John Siemens reports that a pressure cap on a 290 gallon gasoline storage tank reduces evaporation. At three pounds per square inch internal pressure only three gallons are wasted monthly versus eleven with a vented tank. Additional tips include shade, white paint, distance from buildings, and a suitable dry powder extinguisher.
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John Siemens
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Outboard Motor Alignment Tip From Boating Club
The Outboard Boating Club of America advises centering the motor on the transom and keeping the drive shaft vertical to the water while running. If the motor faults forward the stern squat increases. if tipped backward the bow digs in.
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Outboard Boating Club of America
Dixon Springs Bulletin Reports Irrigation Gains for Ladino Pasture
The Dixon Springs station announces Bulletin 640 on Experimental Irrigation of Ladino Clover Grass Pasture, detailing seven years of irrigation results. It notes boosts in dry matter, grazing capacity, and animal gains, with irrigation averaging 14 inches during key three months and over 20 inches of rainfall.
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Dixon Springs
Lee
Gard
Teadarcher
New Cooperators Appointed for Clark County Soil District
Clark County Soil Conservation district board approves two new cooperators at the May meeting. Max Wilson operates the first farm in Johnson township. the second cooperator is the Illinois Department of Conservation land used as the Lincoln Trail State Park Conservation Display Area. The report lists numerous farmers in Dolson, Darwin, Melrose, Martinsville, Orange, Anderson townships building ditches, grass waterways, and drainage structures amid mid May rains. ANNUAL ILLINOIS FFA CONVENTION SLATED JUNE 16 TO 18
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Clark County Soil Conservation District Board
Max Wilson
Johnson Township
Division of Parks
Department of Conservation
State of
Illinois
Lincoln Trail State Park
Bob Guinnip
Marshall Township
George Miller
Darwin Township
Eugene Miller
Fred Schaefer
Ben Setzer Jr
Charles Bush
Dolson Township
Everett Harbor
Brock Schisler
Lawrence
Wayne Lucan
Maurice Wernz
Melrose Township
Leo Green
Cecil Wells
John Beaty
Martinsvile
Martinsville Township
John
Jack Crane
John Lindley
Orange Township
Fred Prust
Paul Crumlin
West Union
Truman
Kelly Spittler
David Spittler
Anderson Township
Illinois Future Farmers of America
FFA
Tommy Clark
Catlin
Marian Greer
Coulterville
W. Gwinner
Nyder
Moneaqua
Gaylen Larson
Leland
Future Farmers of America
Ilinois
Illinois Ffa
H. R. Damish
Illinois Agricultural Education
Springfield
County Line social notes from area families
Miss Frances Drake reports visits across Olney and Palestine. Alva Wells and relatives called on kin. Doyle Artman and daughter from Annapolis visited Lena Artman. Aden Reynolds and Alva Orcutt of West York were with Ray Drake. Harold Clatfelter and family with Jack Webster. Odin Stogshill and son from Belleville spent weekend with John and wife Leasure.
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Alva Wells
Olney
Palestine
Doyle Artman
Annapolis
Lena Artman
Aden ‘Reynolds
Alva Orcutt
West York
Ray’ Drake
Harold Clatfelter
Jack
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Don Pretzsch
Soil Conservation Service
Whire
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Bill “Thompson
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