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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
9
Missouri extension engineers urge fall construction of thin section dams and morning glory tubes to finish terrace outlets and ponds. Structures save moisture and prevent erosion, with ASC and county agents helping plan and finance. Christine Smith earns 10 year 4-H pin. FBI agent J B Hunt speaks on law enforcement.
County Agent Tom B. Stroup advises poultrymen in Scott County to add 3 to 5 pounds of pellets per 100 birds at noon to restore egg production. Pellets replace wet mashes and can be mixed into the regular mash without disrupting the existing 20 percent mash program as birds respond to the temperature drop and feed changes.
Stoddard County 4-H held a recognition night at Bloomfield High School Gym on Monday December 19 awarding 304 honors to 4-H members leaders and clubs. County winners received national awards including electricity tractor maintenance and food preparation honors while many earned year pins and certificates. Gold seals went to Acorn Ridge Dexter Oak Ridge and Sherwood. blue ribbon clubs included West Pleasant Valley Smith Walnut Lane Trotter Bell City Trammel and Dowdy. special leader awards recognized five year certificates and silver clover pins.
The New Madrid County Agricultural Extension Council will hold its first regular meeting Tuesday evening January 3 at the Extension Office in New Madrid. Sam Avery, chairman, notes the group replaces the Farm Bureau as sponsor effective January 1 and will review policy and committee reports from the annual meeting.
Congressmen Paul C. Jones and A. S. J. Carnahan visited M and A Electric Power Cooperative in Poplar Bluff Missouri on December 21 to discuss rural electric supply for Southeast Missouri. They met officials of M and A, noted REA financing, and explored increasing low cost power from hydro projects and SWPA dams while acknowledging M and A’s incomplete system and power needs for farms.
New Madrid County farmers and seed dealers may enter small grain soybeans cotton rice grasses and legumes at the Extension Office in New Madrid for the State Seed Show in Chillicothe Missouri on January 25. Entries of soybeans and cotton are especially encouraged. The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce will transport entries to Chillicothe. All entries must reach the Extension Office by Monday January 9.
An agricultural expert notes water is as critical as feed for gains and production. He cites daily needs: steers 90 gallons per pound gain, hogs 20 gallons, calves 6.5 to 8, yearlings 7 to 11, cows 12 to 15 (up to 30 for heavy producers). Pressure water systems offer efficient, low-labor delivery and prevent tank freezing, though they cost money.
The 20th New Madrid County Soil Conference will be held January 12 in Lilbourn with the theme Meeting the Needs of 1956. Nelson Matson chairs the committee, with Gideon as chairman and Francis Hulshof as vice chair. The event starts at 10 a.m. at Lilbourn school, featuring farmer reports on practices like cross plowing and fertilization to cut 1956 costs, and extension specialist William J. Murphy outlines yearlong field crop studies to boost net income.
E B Nace explains that soil chemical content from tests and physical conditions from observation determine crop yield. Poor drainage or a tight clay layer reduces root growth and water storage, while open sandy or gravelly subsoil can leach water beyond reach.
Benton farmers facing new social security phases and other tax decisions can get aid from the new Farmer's Tax Guide. The 64 page booklet, prepared by the national tax office with extension service help, has a million copies for nationwide distribution. County agents distribute copies and commend the guide to local farmers.
County Agent Stroup predicts a better 1956 for poultry in Scott County with slightly higher egg prices and lower feed costs. Laying flocks will be smaller, about 5 percent, and the number of eggs per person should stay near 400. Selling hens early in spring could lift prices. avoid lax production and follow the Missouri Egg Law to secure better market prices.
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