Economists Map Ways To Add 1000 To Illinois Farm Income
University of Illinois agriculture economists identify six livestock and poultry options to boost net farm income by about $1,000 annually. Dairy cows beef cattle yearling steers hogs laying hens and sheep require varying feed labor and investment. The Farm and Home Festival at Urbana April 2 3 4 will showcase these plans with experts on hand.
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Illinois
University of Illinois Agricultural Economists
University of Illinois
Urbana
A. G. Mueller
John Behrens
Arlington Valley Growers Report Improved Quality and Lower Costs
Arlington Valley Growers Inc reports increased marketing progress and improved product quality. The cooperative formed in 1955 aids vegetable growers in north Cook County, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and participates in cooperative activities to support members.
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Arlington Valley Growers Inc
Cook County
Illinois
Wisconsin
Arlington Valley Growers Urges Quality Marketing Ties
Edward Koehler of Des Plaines was re elected president as the group held its third annual meeting. The 1958 production year showed strong gains with total cooperative and non member onion set sales at 388 888 and vegetable sales at 581 558, amid 49 growers. Six new members joined while four farms sold for development. the organization shifted to a fiscal year ending March 31. Koehler warned against sacrificing quality for volume and urged cooperative planning and marketing with non members. Officers named include Koehler president Dider first VP Wagner second VP Alten secretary Deeke treasurer and directors Kock and Henry Koehler.
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Edward Koehler
Des Plaines
Arlington Valley Growers
Koehler
Arlington Valley
Herbert Didier
Prairie View
Grant supports study of mammary gland tissue growth
The National Science Foundation awarded $40,000 to the University of Illinois for Bruce L. Larson’s three year project in the Dairy Science Department. The work, the first outside grant for Larson’s tissue culture studies, aims to uncover how hormones and other factors regulate milk production using cultured bovine mammary cells.
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National Science Foundation
University of Illinois
College of Agriculture
Bruce L. Larson
Department of Dairy Science
Larson
Rabbit Week Promotes Breeders and Shows in Illinois
Rabbit Week May 17 to 23 urges breeders to inseminate does for 1.5 to 2 pound dressed carcasses and cull loafers. Spring brings numerous rabbit shows across Illinois to test breeding skill and raise stock quality with show secretaries offering catalogs.
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Illinois
Illinois Tri-Angle Rabbit Breeders Club
C. L. Stumm
Edinburg
Tibbar Rabbit Breeders Association
Lyman Anfield
Sayre Ave
Tinley Park
National Anthem Adoption Date Noted for Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was not officially adopted as the national anthem until 1931. The fact highlights a milestone in American patriotic symbolism and the formal recognition of the song by the U.S. government.
What City Folk Should Know About Farmers
A Capper's Farmer feature argues farmers are not villains behind rising food costs. It notes farmers gained little share of rising food prices, highlights subsidies myths, and explains public services and government aid benefit many sectors. The piece urges balanced reform and a cautious approach before abandoning farm programs.
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Cappers Farmer
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Roselle Cow Sets Record in Guernsey Class
Ideal's G. S. Hazel, a senior three year old owned by W. H. Odlum Rosewood Farm Roselle Illinois and bred by Jacob Tanis Ideal Guernsey Farms Augusta New Jersey, placed seventh in fat production among the ten highest in the breed with 18 455 pounds milk and 1 081 pounds fat in 365 days at 3x milking.
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Guernsey
Ideal
G. S
Hazel
W. H. Odlum
Rosewood Farm
Roselle
Illinois
Jacob Tanis
Ideal Guernsey Farms
Augusta
New Jersey
L.D
Gardenville Supreme
University of Illinois
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Howard
Farmall
Bradley Tractor
John Deere B
Ford
Sherman
McCormick
Ferguson
David Bradley Garden
International Harvester
Clearbrook
John F. Garlisch & Sons
E. Higgins Rd
Elk Grove Village
Capper
Carl F. Mees
Farmers & Gardeners
Lawn Plant Foods
Farm Supply Company
Roselle Road
Schaumburg
Lawrence
E. N.W. Hwy
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Roselle Cow
Purina
Ealing
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Penn State
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E. Higgins
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