Registration Required For Soybean Vote
Missouri soybean farmers may vote on a plan to expand market promotion and research via a 4c per bushel check-off. Registration runs Jan 19 27 at local ASCS offices to receive ballots mailed March 12. ballots due April 2 with results April 9. Missouri Farm Bureau president C R Johnston urges all growers to register by Jan 27 to ensure a vote.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Missouri Department of Agriculture
ASCS
MDA
C. R
Dick” Johnston
Missouri Farm Bureau
Montgomery county farm producers plan several events and meetings
Farm and livestock programs target Lincoln Montgomery and Warren counties with multiple meetings and activities. Lincoln County Beef and Pork Producer groups convene January 15 at the University Extension Center in Troy. Pork Producers host a 3rd annual dance January 24 at the Troy VFW Hall. Beef producers tour cattle feeding lots February 26 in Lincoln County for broader Boonslick participation. Montgomery County Park Producers hold 9th annual meeting January 17 in Montgomery City with speaker Jim Boillot. County 4-H livestock meetings run January 22 Warrenton, January 27 Montgomery County, January 2 Troy. all begin 7:30 p.m. Beef Cattle Feeding Seminar February 2–3 in Columbia, with Ag Day February 4. Missouri Market Hog Show and Tested Boat Sale February 13–14 in Columbia. entry forms at Extension Centers.
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Lincoln
Montgomery
Warren County
Lincoln County Beef Producer
Pork Producer
University Extension Center
Troy
VFW
Heef Producers Board
Lincoln County
Boonslick
Montgomery County Park Producers Association
Methodist-Presbyterian
Montgomery City
Jim Boillot
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Boonslick Area
Farm and Home
Warrenton
Montgomery County
Extension
Columbia
Livestock Center
Insects: some help soybeans in Missouri studies
Agricultural Research Service scientists with the University of Missouri Columbia explore biocontrol for soybeans. They report caterpillars can defoliate early without yield loss, podworms cause minor pod damage, and selective pesticides may curb pests while sparing natural enemies. Dr Ignoffo leads the effort and emphasizes integrating predators, parasites, and living insecticides.
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Columbia
Carlo Ignoffo
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Biological
Agricultural Research Service
University of Missouri- Columbia
Ignoffo
ARS
Gustave D. Thomas
K. Duane Brewer
Blewer
Jack D. Wilkinson
Norman L. Marston
Benjamin Puttler
Willard Dickerson
University of Missouri-Columbia
Weed Control Guides Available
University of Missouri extension publication offers Guides 4136 4348 and 4436 on chemical weed control for corn soybeans and grain sorghum. Read and follow label directions to avoid misuse. Free single copies available at the County Extension Center in Mexico.
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Mexico
University of Missouri
Farmers Seek Fast Disappearing Hay for Cows
In Columbia, University of Missouri Columbia dairy scientist Fred Martz and his students are developing a mathematical equation to predict how quickly forages are eaten and digested by cows. The goal is to identify ideal forages that cows can digest rapidly to maximize milk and meat production and aid plant breeders in creating better feeds.
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Columbia
Fred Martz
University of Missouri-Colubmia
Martz
Watershed Assn. Holds Meeting on Loutre Sub-District
The Loutre Watershed Improvement Assn met Monday night in Montgomery City to review petition signing for a watershed sub district. Due to many inquiries, a series of informational meetings will be held in the Loutre area starting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Jan 20 at the Williamsburg community building with Soil and Water Conservation staff present to explain how the sub district operates.
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Montgomery City
Loutre Watershed Improvement Assn
Loutre
Williamsburg
Boone County
Missouri
Albert Schindler
Sturgeon Youth Center
Circuit Court
Janet Davis
Guide 610 A farm and home business center plan
Extension specialists present Guide 610 on establishing a farm and home business center and filing system. It outlines setting up a filing method, staying current, and a suggested list of file topics. The system can be applied in many Audrain county homes.
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Business Center
University of Missouri- Columbia
Mexico
Audrain
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Rennie Davis
Vandalia
Wilmer Davis
Joy
Van-Far
Howard Wehrman
Wausau
Model “Hone
Land Bank
Orioe
Federal Land Bank
Association OF Mexico
Feec
Mexico Lumber CO
Airt
Ana
Valley Water Drives
Valley Electrics
Valley Corner Systems
MFA
EAE ES
MFA Research Farm
Bob Berrey
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Lindsay Traveling
Big Gun
Lindsay
Central
Rt. 3
Mexico, Mo
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