Illinois Farm Bureau 43rd Annual Meeting Set for Chicago
More than 5 000 farmers attend the Illinois Agricultural Association gathering November 11 to 14 at the Hotel Sherman Chicago. Delegates will consider policy resolutions on the national farm program and elect seven directors for two year terms.
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Sherman
Chicago
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Illinois Agricultural Association
Otto Steffey
Henderson County
Steffley
Earl C. Smith
IAA
Farm Bureau Insurance
IAA Board of Directors
Joseph Fulkerson
Jerseyville
SF Gilmore
Galesburg
G. C. Johnston
Bloomington
Henry T. Marshall
Serena
John Gummersheimer
Waterloo
George Aiken
R-Va
James Eastland
D-Miss
Carroll Bottum
Purdue University
Lloyd Waldee
Waterman
Bert W. Horan
Aledo
Milo Mile
Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter Cattle On Feed Down 41 Percent
The USDA report on cattle on feed October 1 shows a smaller market supply with 3.222 million head fed, 11 percent below last year. Illinois farmers report 7 percent fewer cattle on feed, while nine Corn Belt states show declines, signaling possible price resilience in coming months.
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USDA
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
California
Fall Fertilizing Better for Orchards Says Illinois Expert
University of Illinois fruit crops specialist Frank Owen urges fall fertilizing after harvest while ground remains unfrozen. He notes trees absorb nutrients year round with deep root systems and adequate drainage, often using complete fertilizers to support cover crops. A rule of thumb is one pound of ammonium nitrate per year of foliage, applied after leaf drop to avoid early freeze damage. Capping up the backbone on your dairy cattle helps control lice.
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Frank Owen
University of Illinois
Owen
Illinois
Rib eye size study at Dixon Springs Experiment Station
A University of Illinois Dixon Springs report shows 60 steer rib eye tracings using a planimeter. Measurements vary from 9 to 15 square inches, averaging just over 12, with size group differences suggesting potential selection for rib eye size in cattle breeding for beef quality.
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University of Illinois
Dixon ‘Springs
Robbe
Ilinois
Charlotte Porter
Bob Webb
Bob
Keeping Children Away From Corn Pickers
Extension safety specialist O. L. Hogsett urges all Illinois farmers to keep children at a safe distance from corn pickers and elevators. He warns that exposed moving parts invite injury and that riding with Dad on the equipment is dangerous. Instead, involve kids by letting them bring meals to the field and watch from a safe distance.
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O. L. Hogsett
University of Ilinois
Ear corn silage as annual harvest practice
The article argues ear corn silage can be a yearly practice for better yield and reduced losses. It notes corn nutrients plateau around 60 percent dry matter, reports soft corn feeding as high or higher than dry corn, and cites reduced harvesting and storage losses plus earlier harvest aiding hill land cover and erosion control.
Picker danger warns against shell game of farm machinery
University of Illinois experts warn that the picker is quicker than the hand and accidents occur as stalks are pulled into running rollers. Stay out of shell games and shut off the machine before cleaning or adjustments. An economist notes soybean prices likely stay near government loan levels.
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O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
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