New Madrid Farm Notes on Cotton Insect Scouts
Six cotton insect scouts from New Madrid County, including four Southeast Missouri State University students, will monitor about 8000 acres this season sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service. Two boys per field weekly track pest trends, with 60 cents per acre cost. Farmers report reduced production costs and higher yields, while noting fall army worm, bud worm, and other pests in soybeans, corn, and cotton. 4H Club members from New Madrid County attended Lake Wappapello Camp with elected officers and ceremonial events.
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Mussouri
University of Mussouri
New Madrid County
The
Agricultural Extension Service
Rhe County
Twe Southeast Massour
James Crafton
Wardell
Gideon
Dana Morris
Sikeston
Marttheas
Henderson Mounds
LaForge
Howard Tullman
New Madrid
Bert Robens
Robbins
L W. Nuckolls
Hurricane Ridge
Jimmie
Barron Roth
Jeannette Haubold
Marston Club
Indian Council
Wappapello
Extension Club
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Charleston Home Economics
Harmony
Russell
Gravel Ridge
Texas Bend
New Madrid County 4H Fair Set With Free Thursday Night Show
Alfred Erra 4H Agent announces the county fair on July 24 and 25 with many demonstrations and a free Thursday night Share the Fun program featuring dances songs and dialogues. Dress revue draws 124 girls and top acts go to district rounds in Dexter and Poplar Bluff with plans for 3500 exhibits. Ticket sales for fried chicken supper offer $3000 in cash prizes to clubs selling the most tickets.
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Alfred Erra
Dexter
Byrd
Wook Done
New Madrid County Extension Council
4-H Council
Peter Myers
4-H Fair
Portageville
Willard Sanders
Canalou
Sedalia
H. B. Hulshof
Shamrock
Mississippi County Extension Work Highlights Progress
The Mississippi County Extension Service reports strong progress from the past six months led by about 40 volunteer leaders. The survey suggests average farmers could net roughly 1600 dollars more per year by adopting new practices such as winter legumes, better fertilizer use, and higher yielding corn varieties, with eight starter fertilizer demonstrations planned. The 4H program expanded to 625 members, a county auction drew attention, and activities include tractor rodeos, home economics programs, and leadership conferences.
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Glen Antle
Milississippi
Cluo
Balanced Farming Association
Membres
Extension Clubs Council
Henry Dvenne, Jr
Valentine Ten
Robert G. DeLaney
Edward Faikoff
Tom Ferrell
East Prairie
F. D. Rossing
J. M
New 4H Swine Program Opens to State Members
The National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work announces a new 4H Swine program with Moorman Mfg Co support. It provides $400 college scholarships to six national champions and state prizes for the 4H Club Congress in Chicago. County winners receive second medals as part of the awards effort. Enrollment is now open and eligible members may enter records for 1958 awards. details are available from the Extension agent.
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National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Norman C. Mindrum
Moorman Mfg. Co
Quincy
Chicago
FE. H. Wilson
Moorman
Staf
Comdiv
Tennessee
Dorothy Severance
Nashville
United States Savings Bonds
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Treasury
Severance
Farm Safety Week Aims to Cut Pemiscot County Farm Deaths
Pemiscot County observes Farm Safety Week July 20 26 urging safety around tractors and machinery after past fatal accidents. Notes that 35 percent of U S farm fatalities stem from machinery and 15 percent from drowning with emphasis on careful operation. Also promotes Insect Leaders Meeting July 16 at Pemiscot Dunklin Electric Coop west of Hartington for cotton insect identification and control.
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Pemiscot
U.S
Missour
Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Coop
Harti
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Barrot Roth
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Columbia, Mo
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Pemiscot County
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