Idaho Agricultural Outlook 1955 From University Experts
Economists Robert Wilcox and Virgil Kennedy of the University of Idaho Extension say 1955 will be neither boom nor bust for Idaho agriculture. Wheat prospects look weaker, potato prices rise, hay and barley costs up, feeder cattle prices higher, and feeding margins likely lower without a slaughter cattle price rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilcox
Virgil Kennedy
University of Idaho Extension Service
Idaho
United States
Wildlife leaflets expand to cover more Idaho game
Idaho students and libraries gain two new wildlife leaflets adding marten and red fox to furbearers and a new series on moose and pronghorn antelope. Reprints of Idaho birds and animals guides are free. A bighorn sheep and mountain goat study reports progress under federal aid and aims to distribute copies to libraries. Arrests for big game violations totaled 121 with $3,828 in fines, Bannock County leading with 14 arrests across 28 counties.
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Ross Leonard
Idaho Fish and Game Department
Marten
Rei Fox
Idaho
Bannock County
To buy or sell use the PRES TON CITIZEN classified page
Classified page in PRES TON CITIZEN invites readers to buy or sell items with local listings and advertisements. The notice emphasizes available options and how to place ads in the community newspaper.
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Preston Citizen
New Electric Heater Solves Pump House Freeze Ups
Farm Electrification reports a new 18 inch by 6 inch electric heater designed for pump houses. It delivers 500 watts, mounts on a wall, requires no special wiring, and is approved by Wisconsin and Minnesota Boards of Health. It offers a safer, economical option alongside heated cable or fireproof pump room setups.
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Boards of Health
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Last Clear Chance Rule In Idaho Law
A pedestrian jaywalks at a red light and is hit by a car with a green light. The pedestrian sues for injuries and the driver contends contributory negligence. The court finds the pedestrian may recover because the driver had a last clear chance to avoid the collision. Public service explanatory column.
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Mr. Jones
John
Idaho State Bar
Alfalfa Key to Wireworm Control Strategy
University of Idaho entomologists name alfalfa as the primary crop in rotations to combat wireworms on irrigated land. Experts warn farmers to avoid leverages in rotations on infested soil and emphasize alfalfa as a beneficial practice for managing this insect problem.
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University of Idaho
Crop rotation guidance after alfalfa in field management
The guide suggests a four year alfalfa rotation when possible and notes that fields should not be watered in the last year of alfalfa. Following harvest plant a highly susceptible crop like potatoes, then less susceptible crops such as sugar beets, beans, or corn, then small grains before returning to alfalfa.
Winter lice spray for Idaho cattle urged by extension experts
The University of Idaho extension service officials urge spraying cattle for lice even in wet cold winter. E F Rinehart and Roland Portman say a thorough drench with approved chemicals kills both sucking and skin-feeding lice and helps prevent winter outbreaks. Tips include ample feed and letting cattle dry outside after spraying to avoid chilling.
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University of Idaho Extension Service
E. F. Rinehart
Roland Portman
Idaho
Rinehart
Methods for treating lice infestations and chemical options
The text explains spraying on the body for lice using chemical agents and notes that eggs are not killed by Rotedones requiring a second application after two weeks. It lists chemicals such as DDT BHC lindane methoxychlor chlordane and toxaphene as remaining active and able to kill lice hatched after a single spray.
Community Notices of Local Travel and Illness
Weston and Mrs George attend funeral for Mrs Jane Hansen in Twin Falls. They visit Hazelton with W I Wickham. Lewis and Sterling Bingham visit Ogden with Gloria Bingham and Dale Corbridge. Griffeths visit Clarkston as Laura Griffeth is ill. Reed Griffeth returns from Salt Lake City. J R Hansen, Lou Olsen and Russell Nielsen visit Brigham City for ill Warren Hansen. Marilyn Mickelson visits Logan with Lloyd Smith.
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Lorenzo Georgeson
Twin Falls
Jane Hansen
Hazelton
W. Il. Wickham
Lewis Bingham
Sterling Bingham
Ogden
Gloria Bingham
Dale Corbridge
Jesse Griffeth
Clarkston
Laura Griffeth
Reed Griffeth
Salt Lake City
Logan
Fae Doane
Richmond
J. R. Hansen
Lou Olsen
Russell Nielsen
Brigham City
Warren Hansen
Marilyn Mickelson
Lloyd Smith
Military Family Notices Highlight Air Force Careers
Mrs Myrtle Wentworth of Pocatello assists daughter and family this week. Alma Nelson departs after four years of service as a radar technician in the U S Air Force and is assigned to Green Land New Mexico. Larry Dahle, son of Richard and Merle Dahle of Weston, is named instructor over all trainer cadets at Laredo Air Force Base in Texas.
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Myrtle Wentworth
Pocatello
End
Alma” Nelson
U.S. Air Force
Greenland
New Mexico
Laredo Air Force Base
Laredo
Tex
Freshmen Fire Shotgun Chars At Bobcat Beside Canal
Three Shoshone High School freshmen spotted a bobcat beside a canal. They exited their car and fired five shotgun blasts at the animal, then discussed skinning the cat and tanning the hide.
Idaho Potatoes Could Carry Ida ho Brand to Markets
Idaho Falls report notes the Idaho Potato Producers association considers promoting russet potatoes with the Ida ho name printed on each tuber. The growers group plans to investigate the idea for national distribution and consumer recognition.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Idaho Potato Producers Association
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