Scott County Farm Activities and Ram Sales Schedule
Scott county sheep producers can attend the Fredericktown ram sale on July 30 where 20 registered Hampshire rams and 15 registered Shropshire rams will be offered. Buyers may select rams expected to improve lamb value, with demonstrations and Missouri College of Agriculture data supporting the benefits of registered sires.
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Scott County
Fredericktown
Hampshire
Colleges of Agriculture
Hvestock
Missouri College of Agriculture
Swine Feeders Meeting Set at Matson Farm
Swine feeders from New Madrid County are invited to a July 22 meeting at A W Matson's farm, St miles northeast of Gideon, at 1:00 p.m. Matson says the Missouri plan of thrifty pigs lowers costs, noting pig litter cost about 4.20 per 100 pounds of pork. He has cooperated with Extension Service two years, and will share records and timely swine feeding data.
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New Madrid County
A W. Matson
St. Miles
Gideon
Missouri
A. W. Matson
Enriching the Land With Straw Stacks in New Madrid
County farmers burn or discard straw as harvest ends. Straw can become artificial manure, yielding about three tons of manure per ton of straw. A home made reagent from the Missouri College of Agriculture, containing ammonium sulfate, limestone, and superphosphate, mixed with straw at 150 pounds per ton, promotes composting in 5 to 6 months. County agents offer guidance.
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New Madrid
Combine
Broom
College of Agriculture
Department of Sons of the Missouri College of Agriculture
Melon Crop Prospects Mentioned by County Agent
In Senit county Cantilvuin a healthy watermelon crop roams along vines of Nicely Melons tea setting and will be ripe after a few weeks. Frank B. Veatch notes crops are well tended and prospects are excellent though market price at season start remains uncertain.
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Senit
Frank B. Veatch
Scott County
Veatch
Thirty five attend 4-H club camp at Arcadia
About thirty five 4-H club boys and girls from New Madrid county will attend a four day camp at Arcadia from July 18 to 21 with adult leaders. Bus transport will run from several New Madrid county stops at scheduled times. Expenses include 3.15 registration 1.00 transportation 50 cents swimming and meals on the road. Activities include soul conservation handiwork morning instruction and afternoon recreation tours swimming and evenings of singing and stunt games.
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Arcadia
New Madrid
Lane
New Madrid County
Risco
Aligier
Matthews Road
Highway 61
Best recent sale at Wagon Yard Auction Co
Officials of the Wagon Yard Auction Company report their sale Tuesday as the best in the past month or six weeks. A fine run of Hereford cattle drew buyers from Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky, along with local buyers. Prospects for another large mid summer sale next Tuesday look bright.
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Wagon Yard Auction Company
Arkansas
Illnois
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sikeston Auction Sale Brings Higher Prices on Cattle and Hogs
At Sikeston Auction Company sale Saturday a cow and calf brought 10150 amid a strong buyers mood. A large crowd attended with a good hog market and big hog run. About 400 head of cattle expected next Saturday. Officials say small stock cattle are in demand and easily sold.
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Sikeston Auction Company
Herald strives for accurate news reporting
The Herald emphasizes dedication to factual coverage and rigorous verification in reporting local and regional events. Staff members reiterate commitment to preventing errors and delivering timely, clear stories to readers.
Millionth P C A loan marks milestone for Cass farmer
The Pen Production Credit Association closed its millionth loan to Harley M Moore of Cass county Indiana. Moore, a Peru Association member since 1934, used the funds to pay taxes finance feeders and cover current farm expenses with the balance drawn as needed. The Sikeston association reports 255 loans totaling 219159.25 in the first six months and aims to beat last year’s record.
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Harley M. Moore
Cass County
Indiana
Pen Production Credit Association
John R Gaty
Sikeston Production Credit Association
Moore
Peru Association
Gary
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Scott County Farm Activities
Veatch County
Edward Dickerson
Kent
Seeari
Swine Feeders
Sikeston
Dead Animal Disposal Co
Sikeston, MO
Wagon Yard Auction CO
Sikreston Auction CO
the Herald
Boyce Farm Equipment Co
Ester Company
Dea
West Malone Avenue
Oran
Elia Fikuart
Ella Fikuart
Littell
John J. Reiss
Old Fair Grounds
Sikeston Lions Club
Sikeston American Legion Post No
Sikeston Fire Department
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