Illinois Farmers Outlook on Land Values and Beef Supply
The USDA notes Illinois farm land rose about 5 percent in the year to last November and US land value up 6 percent. National farm real estate reached about 149 billion dollars with upside to 152. The report highlights rising land prices, financing shifts, and the eastern corn belt showing the highest values. It also covers cattle on feed trends, weights, and expected marketings through mid-year, with beef supplies potentially above 1963 levels.
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USDA
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Summer Hog Prices Expected Higher This Summer
An article analyzes hog market trends noting lower hog prices earlier, then improved since last year. It cites small sow farrowings, heavier hog weights, and larger winter marketing. Outlook suggests potential price gains this summer despite higher corn costs and beef competition.
Farm Operation Rates Reported For Southern Illinois
A University of Illinois report AB 3993 summarizes a fall survey of farmers doing custom work in Southern Illinois. It lists the most common rates and ranges for operations such as plowing 3.50 per acre, disking 1.50, harrowing 0.75, planting with or without fertilizer 1.50 to 2.00, field spraying 1.00, and corn or oats harvesting and combining priced per bushel or per acre.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
Pond Weed Control Clinic by Soil Conservation Service
In Clark county two hundred forty ponds were built with SCS help and about thirty new ponds yearly. Bill Fritz, fish biologist, will assist farmers on May 27 from 9 am to noon to identify weeds and recommend chemical treatments.
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Clark County
Soil Conservation Service
Bill Fritz
Ponds and Lakes Management Notes
A truncated item discusses management of ponds and lakes with a note about Fa Te arriving on time for a social event. The fragment hints at community efforts and punctual attendance in local social plans.
The Herald Admits Timing Requires Careful Planning
A clipped glimpse shows a note on timing for a publication or event in The Herald with pricing at two dollars per year. The fragment hints at scheduling complexity and reader guidance.
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R H Gard
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Greenwell Funeral
Martinsville
Robert Monk
Paris Hospital
Nelle Strohm
Mabel Gard
Dale Crumlin
True Thompson
Pleasie Bartlett
West Union Home Extension
Patience Dehl
Dorothy Wernz
Fern Wernz
John Musgrave
John Munday
Robinson
George Hackler
Lawrence Hollenbeck
Grant Hollenbeck
Ruth Boyer
R H. Gard
Beta Bumpus
Marion Young
Humbort
Tillinois
Neal Bumpus
Richard Bumpus
Robert Wernz
Jeanie
SCS
Fritz
Lindarin and
Shelby Certified
Behner & Morgan
Wilson Feed & Grain CO
West Union, Ill
Danville Livestock Comm. CO
Danville, Ill.—Hillery Road
Bruce Waldorf
Gagement
the Herald
Paris
Dick King
Frank the Gards
Marion
General Telephone America
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