Severe drought devastates corn fields in Southern Illinois
In Marion County the 80 to 90 percent cooked pollen in corn threatens 50 to 100 percent yield losses. Advisers urge silage use for tasseling corn and careful field decisions. TVA and University of Illinois staff toured test plots reporting wheat yields up to 40 bushels on treated plots.
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Southern Illinois
Southern
Illinois
Marion County
TVA
Bill Thompson
J. B. Cunningham
Dick Carlisle
Jerry Cash
John Wills
W. D. Murphy
University of Illinois
Tom Shearers
Riley Keeles
Bob Fords
Kenneth Parrills
Paul Calvert
Bill Williams
Sam Winfrey
Bob Basinger
Dwight Esarey
John Ford
James Brooks
Illinois soils yield potential for corn and wheat
Illinois soils are capable of producing average yields of 100 bushels of corn and 50 bushels of wheat per acre.
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Illinois
Brucellosis Declines in Illinois Swine Herds
Illinois veterinarians report fewer brucellosis reactors among 34 401 swine blood tested in 1958 5 4 percent reacted down from 12 4 percent in 1950 Project 1046 shows progress in eradication with only 1 6 percent of enrolled herd animals reacting last year No reactor animals may be sold as breeding stock only for slaughter under state law Benefits include healthier herds and reduced human illness
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University of Illinois
Illinois
Birdsfoot trefoil aids permanent pastures in Illinois
University of Illinois Circular 725 promotes birdsfoot trefoil for permanent pastures. It notes the legume tolerates heat, grazing, and remains green through summer with low risk of bloat. The 1929 Illinois South Farm planting marked its growth potential statewide, with authors Pierre and Jackobs detailing uses and management.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Ilinois
Illinois
University South
Urbana
J. J. Pierre
Soil Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
J. A. Jackobs
Agronomist
The
University of Illinois
U of I Botanists Study Corn Genetics Center Work
University of Illinois botanists explore corn genetics researching inherited pollen sterility and the Maize Genetics Center to advance botany studies and crop science with new sweet corn developments.
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U. of I
University of Illinois
Summer Soil Sampling Sparks Faster Lab Service
Farmers are advised to take soil samples for testing in summer when laboratories are less crowded, promising quicker service and potentially more accurate results due to timely analysis.
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