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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1956
Page
6
The October 1 official grain stocks report shows Illinois farmers holding record corn and soybeans with 4 535 million bushels of corn and 1 775 million bushels of wheat on hand. It notes government ownership of old corn and sorghum, potential price effects from sales, and details on oats barley rye and soybeans, plus farming recommendations for oats varieties and cattle feeding practices.
University of Illinois crops specialist Walter O. Scott urges farmers to plant more than one oat variety. He notes Illinois has several good varieties but no perfect one, as each has different weaknesses such as stem rust or crown rust susceptibility, suggesting diversity reduces risk.
Clark County ASC warns farmers not to graze or harvest soil bank acreages in 1956. With grain harvest done and crops dormant, careless livestock access could violate rules, trigger refunds and penalties. Questions directed to Martinsville IL office.
The fragment lists Sunday dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Amends Engle plus Euleta Wernz and Adah Gladys Friday. It mentions Mrs. Anna and Mrs. Crumlin and a gathering with Mr. and Mrs. James Graham Mine and Marvin. The note notes awaiting pickups of toys.
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