Illinois farmers outlook: hog prices steady into next summer
L. H. Simerl of the Extension Economic Agriculture Marketing notes hog prices have stayed between 16 and 18 dollars at midwest terminal markets for 32 months and are expected to remain similar through winter and alongside modest gains in beef and broiler supplies. Market hogs may rise 3 to 5 percent in supplies, with demand not strengthening as fast as last year.
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Midwest
Turkey
Melrose Social Roundup Details Visits and Callers
Mrs Mabel Gilbert visited from Monday to Thursday with Mrs Gussie Medsker. June Kenderdine called on Wednesday morning. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Wiley Kenderdine and Keith, Rosalee Higginbottom and Jannette, and Vera Gayle Ramsey. Numerous Kenderdine and Shelton relatives visited during the week with multiple calls in Melrose.
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Mabel Gilbert
Gussie Medsker
June Kenderdine
Flossie Kenderdine
Wiley Kenderdine
Keith
Rosalee Higginbotham
Jannette
Ciada Cannady
Vera Gayle Ramsey
John Vanfleet
William Cannady
Charlies Kenderdine
Rodney
Donna
Warren Kenderdine
Lawrence Kenderdine
Bertha Snavely
Herbert Snavely
Charles
Franklin
Indiana
Rozella Hill
Jane
Janet
Goldie Staley
Cora Blankenbeker
Olen Wells
John Shelton
Stanley Weir
John
Henry Shelton
James Ramsey
Casey
Ruby St. John
Maude Kenderdine
June
Janet Cannady
Joene
Charles Kenderdine
Kenneth St. John
Johnny Shelton
Kenneth Blankenbaker
Winfred
Ralph
Joe Smitley
Steve
Bobby
Brent
James Blankenbaker
Jimmy
Kenny
Anita
Gary
Nora Kenderdine
Moldy Soybeans Reported In Illinois Harvest
Clark county farmers report moldy soybeans due to unusual weather and pests, with damage in fields low in potash across Clark Harosey and Shelby counties. Grasshoppers and storage moisture issues affect quality. certified seed and germination tests are advised, with early seed orders due to high demand.
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Clark County
Ilinois
Clark
Harosey
Shelby
Illinois State Seed Laboratory
Division of Plant Industry
State Fairground
Springfield
Illinois
Choosing the Most Profitable Fertilizer Program
University of Illinois College of Agriculture offers a free circular on selecting the most profitable fertilizer program to maximize farm profits. The guide, aimed at consultants and farmers, outlines a method to allocate fertilizer spending efficiently. Dairy scientists report sealed air tight silos reduce spoilage versus conventional towers with limited cost impact.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
University of Illinois
Local Social Notes Highlight Kenderdine and Shelton Visits
Mrs Leah Mae Green and Sharon join Flossie Kenderdine along with Mr Mrs John Wells Miss Carol Ann Cornwell and Mr Mrs Garnet Ogle in gatherings. Henry Shelton and Omer Powell families, with Donnie and Frankie, stopped by Monday evening. Maude Kenderdine visited Thursday with George Lee in tow.
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Flossie Kenderdine
Leah Mae Green
Sharon
John Wells
Carol Ann Cornwell
Garnet Ogle
Henry Shelton
Omer Powell
Donnie
Frankie
Maude Kenderdine
George Lee
Charlaton Pro- Wehr Maeeeeee Stockholders Meeting
The Production Credit Association announces its 29th annual stockholders meeting led by Gail R. Garner secretary treasurer. The farmers cooperative serves Coles Cumberland Edgar Clark Effingham Fayette Shelby and Moultrie counties. Thewill meet at Will Rogers Theater Charleston at 11 00 a m with a business session. A noon turkey dinner will be served by church groups. Speakers and features to be announced later.
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Charlaton Pro- Wehr
Gail R. Garner
Production Credit, Association
Farmers Cooperative
Coles
Cumberland
Edgar, Clark
Effingham
Fayette
Shelby
Moultrie
Will Rogers
Charleston
Meat industry pressure could shape corn belt cattle feed
An Illinois animal scientist argues industry pressure will steer cattle feeding in the corn belt, with feeders seeing good returns only if they finish their cattle.
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University of
Cattle Program Aims for High Quality Carcasses
A program focuses on breeding and feeding cattle to produce quality carcasses with a high yield of retail cuts.
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