Sorghum Test Plots Reveal Sampling and Yield Methods
This report details grain sorghum test plots at the Station with seven varieties planted 28 times each, totaling 196 plots. Procedures cover silage yield, grain yield, moisture tests, test weight, and uniformity measurements, plus potential protein testing and broader trait assessments. The piece contrasts field labor with plot sampling and notes production-control shifts in corn acreage and prices, referencing government support and historical harvest peaks.
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U. S
L. H. Simers
Ag. Economics
DATES FOR 1960 AT SHORT COURSE ANNOUNCED
Farm boys plan for winter 1960 set February 8 to March 18 for the University of Illinois annual Winter Agricultural Short Course. Warren Wessels notes six weeks of farm management marketing machinery buildings and electrification courses with crop and livestock topics. Write to Wessels 104 Mumford Hall Urbana Illinois for details.
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University of Illinois
Warren Wessels
College of Agriculture
Wessels
Mumford Hall
Urbana
Keep Safety Shields In Place on Machinery
Safety shields should be kept in place on power take-offs and moving parts. Do not operate without guards as stakes are high. Use standard hitch shields from dealers and ensure shields are secured during service and inspection. Nonremovable shields exist from some manufacturers for protection against negligence.
Five Points social notes from Mrs. G B Wilhoit
Douglas Wilson dined with the Schwartz family and joined a youth rally at old Union Christian church near Terre Haute. The Jones and Woods families visited, and Nicol moved into a Burkybile farm house. Hurst and Chapman families hosted, while Hendrix celebrated Harold’s birthday.
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Douglas Wilson
Robert Schwartz
Lloyd Hendrix
Sharon
Glenn Wilhoit
Joyce
Frances
Jane Hutchens
Linda
Sharon Graves
Linda Wilson
Old Union Christian Church
Terre Haute
Olen Jones
Albert Jones
Stanley Davis
Darrell
Norman Woods
Dean Wilson
Robert Nicol
Burkybile Farm
Claud Hurst
Catlin Chapman
Marshall
Farm Adviser's Views: Clark county 4-H fall meeting planned
Warren Bundy reports Clark county 4-H leaders and families will hold their fall meeting October 26 at the American Legion in Martinsville with a social meal and brief business session. Plans for the 4-H achievement program and fall exhibit at Marshall High School November 7 include crops, handicraft, electricity displays and more.
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Clark County Agriculture 4-H Clubs
American Legion
Martinsville
Marshall High School
Clark County Soil District approves five conservation agreements
Clark County Soil Conservation District directors approve five conservation agreements for farms in Marshall Parker York and Orange townships. Farmers involved include Harvid Kints R A Lindley L J Doll Mount estate and others with ongoing drainage and ditching work across multiple townships. Deer populations rise across Illinois with 41 3 million calves in 1959 up 2 percent from last year.
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Clark County Soil Conservation District
Harvid Kints
Marshall Township
Booth
R. A. Lindley
Parker Township
York Township
L. J. Doll
Mount Estate
Lyman Crumlin
Orange Township
Herman
Henry Stoelting
Wabash Township
Richard Cline
Layman
Bernard Davidson
Gene Tingley
John Berner
Don Morgan
Clark County Wheat Information Cards and Crib Standards
Clark County farmers are urged to return wheat information cards to the ASC office promptly to aid fall measurements. Loans on cribs wider than eight feet require ventilation. updraft tunnels and upright ventilators justify eligibility, with moisture targets dropping per extra foot. The corn support rate in Clark County stands at $1.13 per bushel.
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Clark County
ASC
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Clark County Farm News
H. A. Case
G. B. Wilhoit
Beverly Higginbotham
Paris
Harold Hendrix
Harold
Betty Claypool
Lillie Wilhoit
Retha Wihoit
Warren Bundy
Illinois
Farm Bureau
University of Ilinois
Illinois Farm Adviser
Department of Agricultural Economics
Don Pretzsch
Soil Conservation Service
Sydney Yargus
Auburn
Earl Weaver
Douglas Township
Robert Maurer
Darwin
Atrip
Robert’ Boyier
Sam. Finkbiner
Wabash Town
Marion” McConchie
Margaret Hogue
Water Newlin
Casey
Casey Township
Ill‘mois
the Herald
Mister
DL. Hegeitl
Bishop & Gard
Peta’ Ville
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Marshall, Loan .Co. Ritter & Behner
South 6Th St
Marshall Herald
The
BEAR
Hybrid Corn CO
Decatur
Gulf Power Crest
Jack Hewitt
Gulf Service
U. S. 40
Ilinois
Seabchrd Finance Company
Marshall S736
Archer Ave
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