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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1969
Page
6
Soil pH tests range from 6.00 to 7.00 with little effect on corn yields. Below 6.0 yields decline while raising pH above 7.0 does not boost yields and can reduce nutrient availability. Aim for pH 6.5 as the productive, profitable level. High nitrogen requires more lime. test soil every four to five years as guidance.
Banding phosphate and potash fertilizer can improve yields with less total fertilizer when the soil is deficient or land use is limited. It provides P and K for the current crop while leaving surplus for subsequent crops, but it does not raise soil-test levels of P and K.
University of Illinois extension veterinarians warn lice multiply on cattle in winter, draining blood and stunting growth while lowering disease resistance. Comprehensive control requires spraying all body parts, with winter spraying possible on windless sunny days and cattle sheltered most of the day.
Check and repair tractors plows disks cultivators and planters inspect seats brakes clutches hearing devices and other parts. Replace worn components shield exposed moving parts ensure hitches lighting on vehicles and clear grease dirt and debris for safe operation.
Extension veterinarians warn sheep producers to monitor ewes in the final weeks of pregnancy for abnormal behavior. Pregnancy disease can develop in ewes carrying two or more fetuses, signaling the need for close observation and veterinary guidance.
Severely affected animals can sometimes be saved by cesarean section. Chances for recovery are usually poor unless the disease is diagnosed and treated early.
A new book titled Outdoor Living Planning and Construction Guide offers guidance for backyard recreation facilities. It covers budgeting and practical details for fences gates tree wells storage units patios and related items to maximize value.
The University of Illinois hosts Pork Industry Day on March 11 to examine pork production trends. Participants include Larry Simerl an agricultural economist, Earl Lasley a geneticist with a large swine breeding firm, and William Rothenberger a pork producer from Frankfort Indiana. Their insights aim to help pork producers nationwide.
University of Tlinois studies show birth weight strongly affects survival to market. Pigs over 8 pounds at birth have an 85 percent chance of reaching market, while 6 to 8 pounds drop to 60 percent and under 5 pounds to about 20 percent.
Mr and Mrs Paul Behner attended the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Clapp at Burnside Home Friday afternoon with several friends and relatives present. Mrs Clapp is listed as a patient at the home.
A stream of neighbor visits fills the week with Mr. and Mrs. Marrs, Mr. and Mrs. Means, and Nancy, plus Wednesday evening calls from Mr. and Mrs. Smitley. The Y W A attended a conference in Salem Illinois and many locals joined family and friends for dinners and church events. Community members shared meals with the Curtrights and Gilbert households, and Marshall urged strong votes for city council and mayor.
Eckley Homemakers Extension unit met at Mrs. Audrey Davidson’s home on Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs. Etta Sloan as she moves away from Marshall. Mabel Hawker directed games, Audrey Davidson gave a gifts, Grace Starkey baked the cake, and refreshments included cake coffee grape juice mints and nuts.
A brief rural election item questions whether school governance rests with teachers or taxpayers as residents prepare to vote. Citizens urged to keep car and windshield clean to vote with clear sight.
Crop-Mate is a soluble plant food blend absorbed into soil for instant uptake. It matches a personalized CROP-GUIDE Plan with proper analysis. Formulated with high phosphate and ammonia for faster uptake and longer availability. Application is uniform and fast.
Amoco Anhydrous Ammonia is the natural companion of Crop-Mate, providing concentrated nitrogen. It can be applied pre-plant, side-dressed, or fall-applied to promote residue breakdown and improve soil tilth.
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