Illinois Farmers Outlook Shows Cattle On Feed Rise
The USDA April cattle on feed report shows 8,105,000 head in 28 states, up 11 percent from last year. Western states lead gains with 2,189,000 head. 5,337,000 head in the north central region up 7 percent. Heifers and steers rise across weight classes. heavy cattle up 25 percent. Farmers expect 3.8 million cattle sold in April to June, 7 percent above last year. Illinois extension economist L. H. Simerl notes repairs prevent accidents as 280,000 tractors work fields this spring. Preemergence herbicides like atrazine and 2,4-D ester help control weeds in corn rows. International Farm Youth exchanges since 1948 total nearly 8,000 participants.
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USDA
North Central States
L. H. Simerl
Illinois
University of Tinois
O. L. Hogsett
Hog cholera vaccination survey in Clark County
A Clark County survey shows 33 percent of hogs vaccinated against cholera. Herd size greatly affects vaccination rates with 59 percent in herds over 500, 26 percent in 200-400 head, and 12 percent under 200. 31,929 hogs across 163 herds were sampled. 10,470 vaccinated.
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Clark County
Vocational Agriculture Departments
Clark County Committee On
Hog cholera outbreak reported in Clark County
A new hog cholera outbreak is diagnosed in Clark county marking the third since January 1963. The piece notes widespread outbreaks in Clark county and neighboring regions in east central Illinois and references the national eradication program and Illinois reporting efforts.
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Clark County
Clark
Feeder swine laws and hog cholera guidance issued
State rules require licenses for feeder pig dealers and health certificates with origin tags for imported swine. Quarantine remains 21 days after last cholera death, with restricted movement of market hogs under vet permit. Vaccination urged. local veterinarians advised. Also includes corn variety recommendations and succession planting tips from Illinois horticulturist J. S. Vandemark.
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Division of Livestock Industry
State Fair’grounds
Springfield
Doby
Corn Maturity Spread through Succession Planting
The article advises gardeners to use succession planting and varied maturities to ensure a continuous supply of sweet corn. It recommends selecting varieties with different maturity dates or combining both methods to extend harvest time, per university guidance.
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Uni
Production Credit Conference Set For June 3 4
The Production Credit Association fieldmen's conference is planned for June 3 and 4 with the theme of preparing for credit changes in five years. University of Illinois economist J. M. Holcomb expects about 1140 to 1150 members to attend.
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Production Credit Association
J. M.+Holcomb
University of
Illinois agricultural conference features UI scientists on crops, dairy, beef
Three sessions host University of Illinois experts with O. B. Ross on beef and swine M. B. Russell on crops and soils and K. B. Harshbarger on dairy sciences They report current research and preview near‑term developments Two talks cover agricultural credit with W. N. Thompson and Owen R. Kirby A PCA field man faces internal problems discussed Archie B Harper attends for the Charleston Production Credit Association
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O. B. Ross
Department of Animal Science
M. B. Russell
Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
K. B. Harshbarger
W. N. Thompson
University of Ilinois
Illinois
Owen R. Kirby
PCA
Lewis Clausen
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