Dixon Springs Rotation Improves Cattle Feed and Yields
Dixon Springs Station reports production of over 2,009 tons of corn silage this year, enough to feed 650 mature beef animals for 100 days. The piece promotes a six year rotation including corn silage, pasture, and legumes, claiming higher cattle carrying capacity and long term pasture renewal. It notes tree-planting progress by Bob Nelson and Bob Gilmore, with a planter speed of 1,000 trees per hour.
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Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter
The 1959 United States crop production is near last year’s record with corn and cotton higher while wheat oats barley sorghum soybeans flaxseed and hay are lower. Drouth affected yields in Illinois and neighboring regions but overall feed grain output remains strong and pastures show mixed conditions.
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Gun rights and anti-gun laws in American heritage
An editorial argues that firearm ownership is a core American heritage from frontier days and should be treated like automobile laws, aimed at operators rather than the machines. It warns against rising anti gun legislation driven by crime experiences and urges responsible, safe use by sportsmen.
Gas tax increase lifts Illinois rate to 41 percent
The federal gasoline tax rise takes effect October 1, pushing the total tax on gasoline to 41 cents per dollar in Illinois. J H Higgins of the Illinois Oil Council says the combined 9 cents state and federal levy equals a 41 percent sales tax on gasoline, boosting annual per-vehicle fuel tax to about $72.00 and state collections to roughly $256.6 million.
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