Proper veggie cooking to protect nutrition and form
Miss Josephine Flory nutritionist advises cooking vegetables until just tender and using minimal water. Peel vegetables thinly and cook in skins when possible to preserve nutrients. The piece promotes UM Circular 627 V Vegetables For You and notes a week of training on cooking, drama, photography, and sports form with lectures by Dr Clark Ellsey and a UM staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Flory
Missouri University Extension
Mumford Hall
Columbia
Clark Ellsey
Stephens College
UM Physical Education Department
Shade and water tips for hogs plus 4-H camp report
Practical guidance from County Agent Tom B Stroup on summer hog care highlights adequate water and shade, with DIY shade frames and concrete wallows to maintain airflow and cleanliness. The piece also covers 4-H summer camps at Lake Wappapello and Clover Point, noting attendees, leaders, and sponsor support across Missouri counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Stroup
Roy Phillips
Sikeston
Scott County
Ass'n
Lake Wappapella
Bob Sechert
Curt James
Marion Wallace
Paule Heye
Missouri Conservation Commission
Les C. Akers
Joe Marek
M. & A. Power Corp
Pat Bosworth
Edw
F. Birk
Charleston
Hesselrode
R'ex Burger
Oran
Geo. Germain
Silmo
T. R. Hamm
Wilmo
Ervin LeGrand
Chaffee
Spot Cotton Prices Steady in South Central Areas
Spot cotton prices held steady in South Central Area markets last week as market activity remained slow. The Memphis Middling 11-16 was 38.25 cents per pound on June 30, with Little Rock 36.55, New Orleans 37.15, and Greenwood 37.75 cents. loan equities paid $1.50 to $3 per bale net. Overall sales totaled 10,600 across Memphis, Little Rock, New Orleans, and Greenwood, down from 15,000 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Central Area
Department of Agriculture
Memphis
Little Rock
New Orleans
Greenwood
South Central
Shirpers
Tree Overwatering Dangers for New and Established Trees
Water helps trees but overwatering risks root suffocation in poorly drained soil says KH L Jacobs of Davey Tree Expert Co. Newly planted trees need limited moisture for about a month after leafing. root growth thrives with warmth. Check soil moisture by depth or use a meter. avoid excess in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KH. L. Jacobs
Davey Tree Expert Co
Mississippi County Crop Prospects and Irrigation Notes
In Northwest Missouri and Mississippi County the corn crop looks good though not all fields are at tassel. Irrigation could boost yields for those equipped, as water needs peak during tasseling to ear formation. A Darena area field shows how prior clover and legume rotation with nitrogen management impact wheat and corn, illustrating the value of legume cover and under-sown crops for soil nitrogen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Charleston
Mississippi
John
Vetch
Rob Delaney
Wyatt
Right Time to Cut Lespedeza For Hay
A Missouri agriculture note advises cutting lespedeza for hay when bottom leaves yellow and start to fall. Delaying past that reduces leaf surface and seed yield. Cutting earlier may reduce tonnage but total feed per acre can improve. timing affects seed crop in most years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac McClanahen
Mmcclanahan
Missouri College of Agriculure
Kiment Station
Corn Field Watchers Near Manker and Delaney Farm
Drivers east of Charleston noting a good field of corn in front of the Manker and Delaney farmstead expect harvest by mid summer. Farmers plan to replace the cover to conserve moisture as conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Manker & Delaney
Shively Describes Potatoes and Handling Process
Shively reports on potato handling and storage practices noting no recent trouble with crops. He mentions a task to begin processing soon and a period of careful management to protect the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Po Fund
Bruce
Ubon
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Tom Stroup
Clover Point
Lake Ozark Staie Park
Roy Birk
Mary Lou Gage
Lusk Chapel
Rural Electric Cooperative Associations
Pettis County
Miss
R. Q. Brown
Lespedeza
Federated Mutual Representative
Max Chasdler
PTL
Sudan
Une . Ag
Doglbante
Orange County
Craricotea
John Tooettoepd Nuey
Theraten ET nFett
Ske
Tan San
Julia Pravser
Chars
Dauehis Ries
Steve Keovu
Biv
Grace Thomesan
Sef Ouepiestan
Nive
Ia Couges
Lewis
Mary
Tevet Dieser
Bet Preitie
Arienbrook
George Proeht
Orleans
Eranch Varen
Jone
Boteneer
Kotak Gp
Iver
Sirestorx
Ey. A
Nea
Ai A
Aren Ae
Eas
Nere
Gr Sires
Leon Lee
Tae Altos
Niestant
Siireston
Wb Wes Leent
Lenzie Beck
Kestcgn
Ise McCord
Bob McCord
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