Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter on Drouth and Feed Crops
Illinois farmers face drought in the southern Great Plains and eastern areas, with U S crop production near 105 percent of 1947-49 averages. Soybeans and corn show mixed gains and declines across states, while sorghum and barley rise. Illinois egg flock reductions and lower prices hit laying operations. regional feed shortages loom for dairy areas.
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Illinois
U. S
Iowa
Nebraska
Texas
Kansas
South Dakota
Pacific Coast
Great Plains
Missouri
Kanas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
I. H. Simers Dept. of Ag. Economics
Roush
USDA
Virginia
East North Central States
South Atlantic
Insulin Aids Fight Against Dwarfism In Cattle
University of Illinois assistant professor Philip Dziuk reports insulin can reveal dwarf carriers by blood sugar response, with X ray and profilometer tests offered as additional methods. He notes genetics drive the most common form of dwarfism and urges selective breeding of non carriers to reduce inherited cases.
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Philip Dziuk
University of Illinois
Dziuks
Dziuk
Druik
Dzluk
Fourteen 4-H dairy youths to attend Chicago conference
Fourteen of the state's top 4-H dairy members were selected to attend the third annual 4-H Dairy Conference in Chicago from October 12. The group will stay at the Conrad Hilton and Harrison hotels and tour dairy plants, the International Dairy Show, and city sites. Guest speakers include Karl Musser, Lyman McKee, J G Hays, and Dr W E Peterson.
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Chicago
4-H Dairy Project
Ronald Helms
Lanark
Carroll County
Weasley
Eran Palestine
Cook County
Benny
L. Caplan
Kewanee
Henry County
la Marr W. Evans
Lomax
Henderson County
Jerry L. Reusch
Scales Mound
Daviens County
James Nelson
Altona
Knox County
Robert Co. Smage
Woodstock
McHenry County
Ronald Bernau
Danvers
McLean County
Feshe
Karl B. Musper
Dairy Cattle “Association
Lyman McKee
American Dairy Association
J. G. Hays
Illinois farms face high real estate taxes in 1955
A study by L Stewart of the University of Illinois shows Illinois had the highest farm real estate tax levy in 1955 at 2.97 dollars per acre and 12th highest at 1.23 per 100 dollars value. Tax per 100 dollars net income ranked 98th, while production expenses placed Illinois second.
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Leon
L. Stewart
University
of Minois
Ailtnois
Stewart
Soo
Illinois
Tuenels
Tlinols
Dixon Springs Roundup Details Brucellosis Vaccination Shift
This week at Dixon Springs Experiment Station near Robbs Illinois outlines a shift in brucellosis control. Vaccinating calves before six months aims to reduce vaccination reaction in mature heifers and protect herd health as the 8th Annual Egyptian Livestock Association Feeder Calf Sale approaches.
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University of Illinois
Dixon Springs Experiment Station
Robbs
Illinois
M. E. Mansfield
Mansfield
Egyptian Livestock Association
Southern Illinois
Association
Ajthe
Wll
Cheese Q&A from Illinois dairy technologist
Dairy expert L Tuckey explains cheese as a complete protein with calories to consider in a balanced diet. Aging creates sharp flavors as bacteria and enzymes digest proteins and free fatty acids form. Holes in Swiss cheese arise from Propionibacterium shermanii producing gas.
Choctaw Social Notes Mention Weekend Visits
Mrs Maude Miller hosts and visits are noted with Mr and Mrs Alton Blankenship and family in Chicago. Ottis Williams of Darien calls on Mrs Mary Carpenter who is ill. Cere gan M Panogen is recommended for seed wheat treatment.
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Alton Blankenship
Shirley
Sonny
Donna
Ralph Paulsen
Chicago
Woodford Williams
Roger
Maude Miller
Martha Booker
Marshall
Ottis Williams
Darien
Mary Carpenter
Keep Safety Shields In Place On Farm Machinery
In the fall season safety shields on power take-offs and moving farm machinery are crucial. Extension safety specialist O Hognett of the University of Illinois urges standard shields and guards from implement dealers, noting accidents ignore age or experience and can occur if shields are not properly used.
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O L.hognett
University of Ilinois College of ‘Agriculture
Early maturing corn yields highlight maturity range
The University of Illinois College of Agriculture in Urbana reports early maturing corn harvested August 26 yielded 40 to 50 bushels per acre. The note emphasizes the wide range in corn maturity dates across varieties.
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University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Urbana
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Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
J R. Roush
Crop Reporting Board
U. S Department of
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Eee Nanan
Dixon
Springs
Coca
Peingarss
L. Tuckey
University Ofllinois
Tuckey
Ceregan M. Panogen
Marshall Loan CO
Ritter & Behner
South 6Th
Jil
Hutchens’ Salvage
Hampshire
Homer Clough
Claude Newman
Frank Hutchens
Marshall Linds
Alright
Ford
Branton
Baer
A-C_ combine
Woods Bros
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