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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
4
The December May pig crop in Louisiana was about eight percent smaller than the previous year, with 143000 head for Dec 1968 through May 1969 versus 156000 in spring 1968. Sows farrowing totaled 21000, down from 24000, and pigs per litter averaged 6.8 versus 6.5.
Quachita Parish county agent reports chinch bugs harming St. Augustine lawns in Louisiana with peak activity in June to August. Home checks use soil-surface inspection or coffee-can water tests. several pesticides and granular options are noted for 5000 sq ft lawns. Cotton guidance is also mentioned with Louisiana Extension Service No. 1083 for field scouting and insect control.
Livestock receipts were moderate with twelve cattle sales totaling 8 904 head, up from last week and last year. Cattle prices fell for cows and stockers, calves and steers fluctuated, while hog butcher prices rose. Poultry eggs and fryers remained steady to higher, with steady to higher prices for live hens and broilers. Agricultural notes highlight market activity for tomatoes in Oak Grove and Belle Chase and overall crop moisture concerns.
Real estate transfers recorded including Marie Louise Snellings to Paul Robichaux for Lot 4 Block 45 Cole Addition Col Jene Avenue at 15506 dollars. Other transfers include Fredrick Garneret to Ernest Rachal for Lots 4 5 and 4 Block 1 Humphries Garrett Road Subdivision at 6000 dollars. Several other transfers and mortgages listed with various parcels and sums.
More than 1,560 4-H Club youths from across Louisiana gather at LSU Baton Rouge for the 55th annual 4-H Club Short Course. State leaders including Steve Stonebreaker and Dr. J Norman Efferson attend the opening session as 25 contests begin at 8 am Tuesday and run through Wednesday. Winners earn trips to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and other awards funded by sponsors.
Pork industry leaders in Des Moines Iowa have hammered out a plan to combine the major annual conferences into a single American Pork Congress set for March 3-5 1970 at the Veterans Auditorium and area hotels. The event aims to host about 3500 attendees with the National Pork Producers Council and Pork Ettes meetings plus a new national pork industry trade show and competitive events across many ag sectors.
A Purdue presented study at the 62nd ASAE meeting shows infrared heaters with solid state controls reduce chick and poult losses versus gas brooders. Researchers Junnila Jordan and Johnson compare methods, noting energy distribution aids early feeding and disease control in mass production.
Pig raising teaches economics feeding sanitation breed and grade and meat nutrition while building show ring skills. Louisiana 4-H members compete for parish swine medals with six national champions earning $600 scholarships and trips to Chicago. Judith Auer of Coushatta led the state award and Frank Auer won the poultry bond. volunteers and youths age 9 to 19 can join with state and national candidates needing three years in 4-H.
Seven Caddo Parish lawmakers pledged support for a one half cent statewide sales tax hike to fund the 1968 teachers salary schedules. Sen. Joe LaSage and Reps. Mills Williamson Brown Waller Aulds Waller joined the move while Sens. Davis and Johnston Jr. and Rep. Strain signaled opposition or hesitation pending later considerations.
The National Conservation Education Association plans a six day conference at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette from August 14 to 20. More than 200 members and families nationwide are expected, with workshops speakers and field trips focused on conservation education and quality living.
The Nixon administration weighs long term farm policy with focus on impact on family farms and consumer food costs. Experts warn large scale land retirement could push toward corporate farming and higher prices, while officials note current trends keep farms viable but pressure persists from policy changes.
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