Scott County Farm Activities Precautions for Fertilizer Use
Precautions for phosphate fertilization include keeping bearing parts clean and oiled, and cleaning grain boxes after use. Field results show increased yields in alfalfa, wheat, and overall returns. about 70 pounds of 20 percent phosphate per acre are needed to replace removal. Use grain drills or mix separately in a truck, calibrate each drill, and adjust for crop type and phosphate concentration.
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Andy Heisserer
Kelso
Lewis W. Heisserer
Otto S. Diebold
Sikeston
E. A. Sprenger
Scott County
John Deere-Van Brunt
van Brunt
Silage plans grow in Scott county with diverse crops
Scott county boosts silage production this year with crops including corn Atlas sargo Sunrise kafir soybeans and alfalfa. Missouri Agriculture and Experiment Station guidance notes that grain crops require no added molasses or preservatives and that lactic acid bacteria drive fermentation. For legumes molasses should be added at about 80 pounds per ton. As corn stalks shrink sugar percentage rises. A simple test checks water content by twisting silage in the hand.
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Scott County
Missouri College of Agriculture and Experiment Stations
Wheat Varieties Show Mixed Results From Sikeston Field
Nine year data from Sikeston Experiment Field highlights tradeoffs among varieties. Missouri Early Premium yields well and matures 8 to 10 days earlier than Michigan Wonder, with short straw and strong milling. Michigan Wonder remains strong on fertile uplands but may lodge on heavy bottoms. Fulcaster offers high productivity on lower fertility soils, while Kawvale and Fulhio show selective strengths. Fubio is prized by millers for quality.
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Sikeston
Michigan
Missouri
New Wheat Varieties Described for Farmers
The report introduces several wheat types including Michigan Wonder and Fulcaster noted for high yields and black loose-smut resistance. Clarkan is a soft variety with strong straw and high yields but vulnerable to black loose-smut. Kawvale, a semi-hard, offers high yields yet poor milling qualities, stiff straw, and strong resistance to black loose-smut and leaf rust, though shattering and combine unsuitability are issues.
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Michigan
Picking cotton timely to protect quality and value
Farmers are urged to harvest promptly once cotton is ready and dry to ensure good samples for the gin. Delays of four weeks reduce lint quality by a full grade, and picking when dew heavy or after rain before 9 or 10 am risks moisture. A ginner’s efficiency hinges on modern equipment and proper handling to preserve farmer value. damp seed cotton can cut bale value by 15 dollars.
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Agricultural Market Service
Jose
Missouri Farm Families Make 5350 Mattresses
Surplus cotton was turned into 5350 mattresses by Missouri farm families in a joint federal state program. Launched in March, 110000 bales were allotted to low income families at 50 pounds per family, overseen by county home demonstration agents and volunteers across seven counties. Nationwide, 306000 families receive surplus cotton for mattress making, with plans to reach 1,158,870 eligible families.
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Missouri
Surplus Commodities Corporation
United States
Owensby 4-H Club Achievement Day Honors Leader
The Owensby 4-H Club held its achievement day at Ruth Hensley’s home last Thursday morning with Mrs. Milton Moore as leader. Members reviewed their Breakfast project, served a breakfast, and demonstrated dishwashing tips. Alva Marie Holland, Hazel and Jessie Moore earned first year pins, while Ruth Hensley completed a second year of 4-H work.
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Milton Moore
Owensby
Ruth Hensley
Alva Marie Holland
Mrs. Moore
Missouri Farm Bureau Bureau Federation
Hazel
Jessie Moore
Scott County Farm Bureau
County Extension Office
Ripley County Singing Convention Draws Doniphan Crowd
About 2000 people attended the annual Ripley County Singing Convention at Doniphan on Sunday. The event gathered residents at the Church of God tabernacle for the community gathering.
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Doniphan
Ripley County
Church of God Tabernacle
Cattle Feeding Talk and Farm Bureau Meeting Planned
Cattle feeders may discuss feeding practices with expert I S Matteson at Dexter high school this Saturday at 7 pm. He will cover winter pasture protein supplements and feeder stock outlook. Farm Bureau officers and members from several counties will gather at Sikeston Library Auditorium next Monday at 10 am for an all day session and fall membership push. The Fairview Rural Youth Organization held its August meeting with 34 attendees and discussed forming a 4 H club to succeed the pig club.
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Dexter High Schoo
I. S. Matteson
Missouri College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
New Madrid
Scott
Mississippi
Stoddard
Pemiscot
Dunklin
Sikeston Library
R. W. Brown
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Fairview Rural Youth Organization
Lindsey Beel
Paul HW Teal
Pig Club
Morell Beck
Anne Sillers
Seed Barley and Rye Soon Delay Wheat Seed
Barley or rye should be seeded in cotton middles or open land to allow earlier fall pasture. Barley performs better on strong land, with more pasture per acre. Wheat seeding typically delays to mid October to reduce Hessian fly damage and with late planting, using 20 percent phosphate to 150–200 pounds per acre improves fall growth. Missouri Early Premium wheat offers high yield, short straw, and early maturity with less lodging on rich land.
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Missouri
New Madrid county to hold township committee elections
On September 5 at 2 00 p m township committeemen for eleven townships in New Madrid county will be elected. Farmers including tenants and sharecroppers may vote if participating this year or signing a statement for 1941. Meets discuss county committee for 1940 41 with township chairmen presiding at designated sites. Government programs outline 1941 Farm Program emphasizing soil building and forest tree planting allowances. Local meetings will decide representation and pooling for cotton markets.
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New Madrid County
Earl Cambron
D P L Cotton Market to Be Sold Under Government Program
Sixty three hundred acres of D and P L cotton grown by cooperating farmers in three communities of New Madrid county will be marketed this fall under a one variety community marketing project. The program is sponsored by the U S Government Marketing Service and the Extension Department Missouri College of Agriculture. Farmers near Marston will run their product through the program.
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Arline Avery
LaForge Coop
New Madrid
Robt. Bierschwal
Charleston
Hohenberg
Cotton Company
Memphis
New Madrid County
U. S. Government Marketing Service
Missouri College of Agriculture
Marston
Funeral services held for Opal Ann Cole in Kennett
Funeral services were conducted at Kennett Sunday afternoon for Opal Ann Cole 19 who died in an Arkansas hospital after drinking poison according to officers. She was separated from her husband and is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Bolden and five sisters all of Kennett.
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Kennett
Opal Ann Cole
Arkansas
Read This Herald Message For Your Neighbor
A compact note urges readers to share The Herald with neighbors. The call to action emphasizes all residents should access the paper to stay informed about local news and events.
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Herald
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