Warm Days and Grass Hurt Egg Quality in Missouri
Southeast Missouri reports from Glenn Patton associate county agent that warm days and lush grass lowered egg quality. Tests at Missouri College of Agriculture show issues from roosters, hens eating greens, and improper cooling. Recommendations include removing roosters, frequent egg gathering, proper washing, and investing in a dedicated egg cooling room to boost market quality and potential earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Patton
Missouri
Patton
Massa
Missouri College of Agriculture
College
University of Missouri
Birley
College of Agriculture
Vospurt
Viators
Aso
Dax
Oraillen
Moe Glenn Patton
Additon
Hoppers Damage in Dry Areas Across State
In Missouri reporting areas hoppers threaten crops with rising damage as small nymphs feed in dry districts. Chinch bugs move from grain to corn, prompting timely spraying with dolichlor or HW when numbers rise. European corn borer activity looms in chick fields, with control using specific insecticides. Clover leaf weevils attack alfalfa and clover, requiring resistance due to residues. The 7th New Madrid County 4H Fair, July 26-27, features a fried chicken dinner and dress revue at Lilbourn High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid County
Lilbourn High School
Alfred Byrd
Henry Halshof
Foods & Dinner Committee
Balanced Farming notes and farm practice updates
Mississippi County farm notes report on Noah Heath and Laredo soybeans used as green manure with expected higher future yields. Byron Moxley shows strong lespedeza in wheat with nitrogen topdress. Weldon Cox reports sweet clover on light soils aided by inoculation. Commentary on old auto tires as tractor ties and barley clover rotations. Sweet corn ear worm control with DDT spray. Knox wheat outyielding Vigo. Farm hardware, tractor rodeo plans for July 26 at Lilbourn 4-H Fair. Soil Bank Acreage Reserve deadlines and compliance emphasized by Dick Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H M Dunn
Mr Dunn
Ays- County
Balanced Farming Association
Noah Heath
Laredo
Byron Moxley
Weldon Cox
Dunn
Cox
Dearmont Oliver
Roy Cox Rm Roaons
Whyshic Thess
Simi
Ctimyon
Sudin
Sudan
Lespedezia
Lespedezi
Mio
Fbrank
J B Simkins
Knox
Yess
Ben Barker
Mr Barker
Charlie Arnold
Court House
Thea
Sol Bank
Soil Bank
Owens
New Madrid 4 H Tractor Rodeo Draws Attention at Lilbourn
New Madrid Farm Notes reports the upcoming 4 H Tractor Rodeo tied to the 411 Fan event in Lilbourn on July 26. Extension agents and committees plan three contests including belt drive speed, tractor pulling a fertilizer spreader in a 20 by 40 pen, and docking a four wheeled trailer within inches of a dock. The ride promises excitement as contestants demonstrate speed, precision and skill before spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Sonny
Dad
New Madrid
Rodeo Committee
Clyne
Lilbourn
Fam Committees
Mebors Rodeo Committee
Stoddard County Marriage Licenses Listed
Marriage licenses issued in Stoddard County include Billy C Eason of Webster and Maxine Joyce Lewis of Puxico. Also listed are A Goode of Dexter with Wile y Mae Cloud of Dexter, Robert E Haskinson of Moro Oregon with Leantha Nelson, and The Delleas of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy C Eason
Webster
Maxine Joyce Lewis
Puxico
Repert A Goode
Dexter
Wiley Mae Cloud
Dexter Robert E Haskinson
Moro
Ore
Leantha Nelson the Delleas
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THE
Sikeston Herald
Scott County
Ino
Maiitain
Ces
4H Club
Mississippi County
Farm ‘News
Mi Con
Uilbourn High School
Dick Owens
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Tractor Drivers
Stran-Steel
Queonset
Buidings
Seran-Steel Drasmon
Great Lakes Steel Comp
Natonal Steel Corp
Sikeston Steel Building CO
Stoddard
Tory
Powell Insurance Agency
Insurance and Loans
Sikeston
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