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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
3
Illinois farm data shows a 1964 calf crop of 1,145,000 head, up 1 percent from 1963, but 2 percent below the 1958-62 average of 1,165,000. Cows and heifers two years old and older total 1,301,000, unchanged from last year and 2 percent below the 1958-62 average. The 1964 US calf crop is projected at 42,633,000 head, a 2 percent rise from 1963, reflecting a longer term growth since 1958.
Illinois on feed cattle total 447000 on July 1 1964 down 17 percent from 539000 a year earlier and 28 percent below last quarter. Steers 76 percent 340000 heifers 107000. April-June marketings 314000 up 3 percent from last year. Placed on feed last quarter 139000 down 13 percent from 1968 quarter. Also notes on deciduous tree sales and cattle counts.
Southern Illinois University horticulturist Lowell R. Tucker says bulbs may be transplanted now during dormancy with good results. Transplant between June and late August in southern Illinois for larger blooms next spring. lists tulip crocus iris daffodil narcissus day lily madonna lily hyacinth and similar plants and notes depth varies by type and soil condition.
The Marion County 4 H Achievement Show for Home Economics 4 H Clubs was held at Salem Community High School on Tuesday July 21 with blue red and white exhibits. Judges were Mrs Fawn Smith Fayette County Miss Marion Simon Effingham County Mrs Barbara Gray Clay County and Mrs Joan Dickson Richland County. A public show followed on Tuesday night July 23 at the Gym Gym Salem Community High School.
Du Quoin State fair will feature a completely new lineup of judges for cattle judging, marking the second consecutive year of turnover in the livestock competition.
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