Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter 1957 Corn Crop Outlook
Illinois farmers outlook notes a smaller 1957 corn crop than 1956 with larger carryover of old corn. New crop expected above 3.2 billion bushels. total feed grain supply about 183 million tons. Prices likely about 10 cents per bushel lower than last year. CCC hold large corn stocks and price support programs influence market. L. H. Simers Department of Agriculture Economics.
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Illinois
Suez Canal
CCC
Congress
Iowa
Nebraska
Feeder Calf Sale Highlights Dixons Springs Activity
The Dixon Springs Station reports a brisk feeder calf sale held October 3 and 4 with buyers optimistic on fat cattle prices. Quality judged cattle were rejected for poor beef, while implant trials showed 700 pound yearlings gaining 3.59 lbs daily with stilbestrol versus 2.44 lbs without, boosting weights at market.
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Dixon Springs
Egyptian Livestock Association
Fred Francis
Skip Newel
New Farm Lease Circular Promotes Safer Field Work
University of Illinois extension safety expert warns that stopping a corn picker is essential to avoid severe injuries. A 62 page circular, Farm Leases for Illinois, offers leasing options cash crop and livestock shares and includes sample leases. Written by Case and Reiss, it guides readers to avoid dangerous practices and obtain copies from local advisers or Urbana.
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O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
University of Winois College of Agriculture
H. C. M. Case
F. J. Reiss
Illinois Farm Adviser
College of Agriculture At
Urbana
State funds for veterinary research show gaps in Illinois
Illinois provides the lowest veterinary research funds among five Midwest states despite near parity with Wisconsin in livestock value. Iowa leads livestock value while Minnesota and Indiana surpass Illinois in research funding per 1 000 valuation. The report cites Illinois at 82 765 for veterinary research compared with Wisconsin 197 000 and Iowa 200 277.
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Illinois
Mid- West
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Wives urged to enforce safety for corn picker operators
Illinois safety authorities urge wives to ensure corn picker operators follow rules to prevent accidents. Key points include stopping the machine before maintenance, keeping shields, dressing properly, banning riders, and using high visibility signals on roads and night lights.
4 H Congress Honors Top Youth With Scholarships
More than two million 4 H Club members from 48 states Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico will attend the 4 H Congress in Chicago. About 218 college scholarships totaling 82430 plus all expense trips will recognize state sectional and national winners. Donors include Presidents officials and major corporations aiding 4 H work and club experiences.
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Windy City
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Club Congress
National Committee On Boys and Girls
Extension Service
4H. Congress
Chicago
Illinois Veterinarians to Attend 38th Annual Conference
About 250 veterinarians will gather October 17 and 18 at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for the 38th Annual Illinois Conference and Extension Short Course. Topics include television aids to diagnosis, hormone implants in cattle, semen evaluation, and updates on livestock diseases and diagnostic trends. Events feature a chicken barbecue, reunions, a women’s program, and a banquet and dance for alumni and guests.
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Illinois
University of
College of ‘Veterinary Medicine
Grazing Animals in Timber Cited as Bad Practice
A brief note argues that allowing grazing livestock in timberlands is ill advised. It cites potential damage to regrowth and forest health, urging adherence to land management guidelines.
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Clark County Farm
Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
L. H. Simers
Ag. Economics
George McKibben
George
Oklahoma
O. L. Hoggett
University of Illinois
Stl
United States
Edward
Foss Wilson
Charles_.R
Arcadian” “Products Dept
American'‘Forest' Products Industries
Whirlpool Corp
Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co
Tractor Group
Prouk Gomery
Ward
el Lilly & Co
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
General Motors
Singer Sewing Machines Co
Firestone Tire & Rubber
Averican Oil Co
Humble Oil &Refining Co
Standard Oil Foundation
Standard Oil
Ohio
Utah Oil Refining
Wrigley Jr. Co
Pure Qi’. Co
Colgate-Palmolive
Conrad’ Hilton
Elgin National Watch
Mansay-Harris
Ferguson
Homelite
Taxtron
Santa Fe
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island
Board of Trade
QikCo
Cudahy Packing Co
Armour
California Spray
Chemical Corp
Sunbeam Corporation
Ford
Ford-Ferg
Blackhawk
Studebaker
Electric Motor Factory
Woods Bros
Clark County Tractor Sales
Archer ‘Avenue
Marshall
Loan CO
Ritter
Behner
South 6Th St
Marshall, Il
Stumey’s Refrigeration Service
Marshall and Vicinity
Marshall Monument CO
Maple St
Dwight Millet
Paris
Barthelemy & Lawrence
Darwin Nois
Dover
Automobile
Chevrolet
Herman
Cokheim
Underwood
Glen R. Barthelemy
John W. Lewis, Jr
D. A. Macklin
Ilinois
Snavely, Miller &Meehling Marshall
R. Garrett Phillips
Springfield
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