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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
3
Gary Hinegardner explains a practical rule of thumb for corn planting in Missouri. He states needing about 1,000 stalks per 7 bushels and this scales with yield goals, while cautioning that over planting wastes fertilizer and can raise lodging and disease risk. Time to plant spans April 20 to May 10 with yield penalties for later planting.
Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals promotes a visual campaign titled Food: The Last American Bargain to argue farmers face inflationary pressures but boost productivity. The ads compare food cost increases to housing, health care, education, fuel, and lumber, asserting farmers keep prices low while consumer spending on food remains 17 percent of income.
Gilbert Rhodes appoints Audrain County Extension Council committees at a regular meeting led by Wayne Robertson. Robert Cusick discusses home building costs and mobile homes while 4 H Fair plans and various program committees are listed with chairs and staff consultants.
Washington AP reports a Department of Agriculture study showing farms producing most of the nation’s food rely increasingly on borrowed capital. In 1960 farms with 20 000 or more in annual sales held 36 percent of assets and half of sales. by 1973 they owned 71 percent of assets and 90 percent of sales, with debt rising from 43 percent to 77 percent of total farm debt by 1973.
Ray Rothenberger advises May is a good time to plant many vegetables outdoors to avoid stunting from cool soil. He stresses warm soil for seed germination, indoor starting for cantaloupe and watermelon, and careful hardening of transplants to prevent wind and sun damage. Mulching after planting or germination helps soil warming, moisture, weed control, and reduces compaction with various mulch depths and options.
USDA figures show meat imports in January-March rose 11 percent from 1974 to 338.9 million pounds, mainly beef, despite voluntary restraint talks with 15 supplier countries. Australia led with 220.7 million pounds, up 49 percent. New Zealand 65.8 million, up 44 percent. UK 499,000, up 101 percent.
The Agriculture Department reports slow spring and wet weather delayed corn planting. By April 27 about 5 percent of the national crop had been planted, behind normal in most states. In the Corn Belt only 3 percent was planted, with Town showing little progress while Indiana and Illinois ran ahead of normal. Southern areas saw excellent progress.
A new University of Missouri publication explains Missouri Workman’s Compensation law and its effects on farmer liability for injured or dead employees. The guide 460 from the Extension Center in Mexico outlines benefits for both employers and workers.
Arthur W Allison of Wellsville will retire Saturday after a long career with MoorMan Manufacturing Co Quincy IL. He started as a salesman January 4 1960 and was district manager since June 1964. He and his wife have children Rodney, Gail, and another daughter, plus five grandchildren. He serves as deacon at Middletown Christian Church and plans trout fishing flying and camping in retirement.
ARS agronomist Loyd N. Wax led studies showing bentazon and metribuzin control many weeds but causing injury or death to some soybean varieties. Sensitive lines also react to 2,4-DB, informing breeders to avoid sensitivity traits. Research, done with Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station Urbans, highlights varied varietal tolerance and future inquiry. A separate horticultural guide offers harvest and storage tips for over 40 home garden vegetables and is Guide 6226.
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