Weed Eradication Saves Moisture For Pastures
Ouachita Parish County Agent J. J. Joyce Jr reports a successful pasture weed control demonstration in West Monroe using a hormone mix. Three acres of a 60 acre pasture were treated, reducing cypress, goat, bitter weeds and briars and preserving Bermuda and other grasses for moisture during dry periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
J. J. Joyce Jr
Bob Mitchell
West Monroe
Western Hills
Bermuda
Joyce
Mitchell
Levels Vary Crop Allotments Hit High Values
Washington AP shows federal farm programs assign production quotas that raise land values, with tobacco rights reaching up to 5000 dollars per acre. The Estes case highlights that allotments, tied to land and production history, gain value from penalties and price supports, while raising questions on sale and transfer rules.
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Washington
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
West Texas
Aneier
Agriculture Department
Louisiana
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Milk Machine Inspection Is Recommended
Dr. Howard Anderson of LSU says faulty milking machines raise mastitis risk by injuring cows udders. He advises a new antibiotic thiostrepton with neomycin for treatment and warns against penicillin traces in milk. If machines seem faulty, call an equipment serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Anderson
Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension Service
Anderson
Soil Conservation Increase Noted in Area Farms
There is a growing movement over several years for soil and water conservation on farms. Ponds drainage systems tree planting land leveling wildlife and pasture projects are supported with help from the Soil Conservation Service and various Soil Conservation Districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Timber thinning and hardwood retention in Louisiana stands
Conservationists urge selective removal of low value hardwoods from pine stands to boost growth of desirable trees while leaving quality hardwoods in moist areas and river bottoms for timber and wildlife value. Seedlings now supplied by Louisiana Forestry Commission. pulpwood accounts for much pine thinning. Conservation means wise use, not hoarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Soil ‘Conservation Service
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Louisiana
Fallout Shelter Plans For Farms
Literature on how farmers may protect themselves and their families against radioactive fallout is being offered by local county and home demonstration agents. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service officials cite that even if 75 percent of the nation is blanketed by radiation in a nuclear attack, it would be deadly in 25 percent after 48 hours. after two weeks residual radiation would be dangerous in 17 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
U.S
Summer Mosquito Control Tips From Ouachita Agent
Ouachita Parish County Agent J. J. Joyce Jr outlines summer mosquito control by eliminating breeding sites such as standing water tires and cans. He recommends kerosene spraying every 10 days and persistent insecticide sprays using DDT lindane or dieldrin diluted in water, cautions to avoid livestock pastures and ponds, and notes indoor and barn mosquitoes respond to household sprays. The article also briefly discusses survival prospects after a nuclear attack, noting limited radiation death after 48 hours and urging continued public study of the threat.
Louisiana Drives to Eradicate Hog Cholera Nationwide
A Louisiana hog cholera eradication drive will focus on vaccination and sanitation, part of a national campaign to wipe out the disease. National and state committees coordinate the effort with leaders including J R Bishop Minden Philip Wemple Chen nytville Dr A J Melancon Bunkie Pete DeKeyzer Alexander Ed Guillot St James and Faye Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Congress
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fitzgerald
U.S. Agriculture
Freeman
Louisiana Swine Growers Association
J. R. Bishop
Minden
Philip Wemple
Chennyville
A. J. Melancon
Bunkie
Pete DeKeyzer
Alexander
Ed Guillot
St. James
Faye Hopkins
Jones
Albin G. Pass
Baton Rouge
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West Ouachita Parish
By Ovid A. Martin
Kaplan
M. Kaplan
M. Kaplan & Son. Inc
Adams
Monroe
S. R. Aycock
Butler
Butler Star-N-Dry
Co. L. Greer
Jim Kent
ARK LA Builders, Inc
Pine St
A. D. Fitzgerald
Bastrop
Rayville
N. Second St
Gentry
Solid Pack
Elgin Oleo
Swift's Premium
Prem
Folger
Swift's
Sunkist
Pepperidge Farm
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