Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter on Hog Prices and Pig Crop
The Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter notes hog prices likely stay favorable for about a year based on the USDA pig crop report. It projects steady market supply, modest rises in fall prices, and a continued fall pig crop. It cites shifts in hog numbers by age, sow farrow plans, and regional production trends affecting 1958 and 1959 outlooks. It also mentions Canada as a key customer for corn and soybeans and rising tax burdens on Illinois farm owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
USDA
Shipping fever in cattle and hay feeding insights
Article outlines shipping fever in cattle caused by stress from driving and management changes. It advises rest, clean bedding, sheltered quarters, and limited water for newly arrived stock, plus hay feeding and rest as key controls. It also describes Bremer hay feeding method and irrigation improvements by Gard and Harris reducing labor.
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Virgil
Edgar Bremer
Mascac County
Bremers
Cornpicker Check Now Saves Much Time
A preharvest checkup of your cornpicker can save time and money and reduce injury from clogging during cleaning. Inspect gathering chains for tightness and no broken links, ensure snapping rolls are sound, replace worn parts, and verify husking rolls and springs. Doing this now helps dealers supply needed parts before picking time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. Hogsett
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Safe corn harvest reminder from Marshall FFA chapter
The Marshall chapter of the FFA emphasizes safety for corn harvesting equipment. The message warns that a corn picker must be running to pose danger, and operators should always disengage the power take-off before leaving the tractor seat. It also notes it is faster to stop the picker than continue operation.
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Marshall
FFA
Record Dairy Show entries mark strong 1957 turnout
The International Dairy Show in Chicago October 9–15 at International Amphitheatre draws cattle from Maine to California and Ontario to Florida. Holsteins lead with 552 entries. Jerseys 406. Guernseys 232. Milking Shorthorns 215. Ayshires 206. Brown Swiss 201. Judging starts 10 a.m. daily with entertainment by the International Golden Spur Rodeo.
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Chicago
Maine
California
Ontario
Florida
United States
Canada
Keep Children Off Farm Machinery
Harvest time brings more activity around farms and a rise in accidents involving children and machinery. University of Illinois safety expert O L Hogaett says the onus is on parents to prevent injuries by keeping kids from riding tractors and other equipment, even if strict rules upset them.
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O. L. Hogaett
University of Illinois
Protect Stored Corn From Insects Warns Illinois Expert
Marshall Herald reports University of Illinois entomologist Steve Moore warns that stored corn on Illinois farms loses about 10 percent yearly to grain insects. He advises cleaning old grain, treating the crib with methoxychlor or pyrethrin, and shelling corn once moisture drops to 13 percent to reduce losses.
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Illinois Farms
Steve Moore
University of Illinois
Moore
Local Families Share Supper and Visits in Choctaw
Mrs Maude Miller and Mr and Mrs Woodford Williams and sons hosted the Jackson family for supper Saturday. Mrs Williams and others traveled to Terre Haute for Tuesday afternoon visits. Roscoe Williams visited Union Hospital. Akron visitors Mr and Mrs Howard McNair and granddaughter Sandra stayed with Williams family. Blizzard interrupted Tuesday visits as Emma Nicole received a call.
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Woodford Williams
Jackson
Hershel Cliné
Everett. Dillion
Terre ‘Haute
Mildred
Willams
Joe
Roger
Maude Miller
Terre Haute
Williams
Roscoe Williams
Union Hospital
Ross Richey
Howard McNair
Sandra
Akron
Ohio
John Garner
Walter Garner
Helen Williams
Tony
Golda
Blizzard
Emma Nicole
Swine Flu Dangers Prominent This Fall
Dr H J Hardenbrook of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine warns that swine influenza is especially dangerous in autumn. The virus may use earthworms as reservoirs and damp strawstacks as breeding sites. Clean, well bedded, draft free housing and rapid veterinary aid are advised to limit outbreaks.
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H. J. Hardenbrook
University of Ilinois College of Veterinary Medicine
United States
Hardenbrook
Swine Influenza Prevention Stresses Veterinary Help
A veterinary approach is urged to prevent swine influenza from causing deaths. Experts emphasize proactive vaccination, biosecurity, and monitoring to protect herds and reduce losses.
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Clark County Farm News
Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
L. H. Simers
Dept. of
Ag Economics
Illinois
U 9. Com
Dixon Springs
Lee Gard
Joe Harris
Lee
International Amphitheatre
Marshall Herald
Hutchens’ Salvage
Staplers
Cal
Marshall Loan CO
Ritter & Behner
South 6Th St
Marshall, i
Tempco
Maurice J. Ennis
Optometrist
Archer Ave. Marshall, Il
Nutrena
Nutrona
Lowry Feed & Produce Marshall
Hereford Sale
Featuring
Martinsville, Ill. Fairgrounds
THE
Clark County
Hereford Breeders Ass’n
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