Balanced Soil Fertility Could Cut Plant Pests
University of Missouri researcher W A Albrecht argues soils with balanced fertility reduce disease and insect losses by boosting natural plant defenses. He cites tests on soybeans and corn showing higher calcium and nitrogen levels lessen thrips and storage borers, and notes modern farming removes more fertility than returned.
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W. A. Albrech
University of Missouri Soils Department
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Insect warnings for Scott County fields amid leafhoppers and earworms
Scott County farmers are urged to monitor widespread leafhopper damage in alfalfa and spray with methoxychlor 1 pound per acre after 7 days. Earworms invade corn whorls, but spraying often isn’t cost effective. Chinch bugs move from small grains to corn and sorghum. barriers and per acre treatments advised. Wheat storage risks loom as grain moisture and bin cleanliness affect pest control and future yields.
Cotton market news shows slack in trading and higher prices
The Department of Agriculture reports continued slack in south central cotton trading as mills cut purchases from the prior week. Middling 1-1/16 inch cotton in Memphis stood at 36.30 cents per pound on Thursday July 11, up 25 points from last week and lower than a year ago. Prices across Memphis, Little Rock, Greenwood and New Orleans yielded producer nets of 1.25 to 2.00 per bale, with total purchases at 18,400 bales versus 47,800 last week.
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Mississippi County 4H Plans Three County Events
Mississippi county 4H leaders finalize Share the Fur Night July 19, 4H camp July 22-24 at Lake Wappapello, and county achievement day August 1. Committees chosen, space remains for camp, and Dress Revue plus Good Grooming contests lead to District events in Poplar Bluff and August 10. Public invited, no charge.
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Nitrogen and Potash Trials Boost Wheat Yields Near Charleston
On A J Drinkwater Jr farm eight miles northeast of Charleston, nitrogen rates raised yield from about 31.7 to over 39 bushels per acre while 200 pounds of potash showed no significant effect. Tests since 1946 indicate top dressing nitrogen returns roughly 3 bushels per acre per pound applied. The note also covers farm broadcasts praising Mississippi County growers and recent guidance on cotton, corn, soybeans, sorghum, buckwheat, and millet planting.
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A. J. Drinkwater, Jr
Charleston
America
Preserve Corn History For Future Allotments
Corn producers who under planted their allotment may gain credit by filing Farm MQ-31 with the county ASC office by August 1, 1957. J W Abernathy notes this preserves past corn history for future allotment programs and urges all farmers to visit the office to execute the form. Also details marketing quota penalties for 1957 upland and extra long staple cotton and related price support rules.
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ASC
J. W. Abernathy
Scott County
Abernathy
New Madrid 4H Fair Hears High Interest From County
Alfred Bird 4H agent reports strong county interest in the New Madrid County 4H Fair set for Thursday and Friday July 23 and 26 at Risco High School. Exhibits and demonstrations cover project work. A free Share The Fun program Thursday July 25 follows a 5 PM fried chicken dinner. Winners advance to District 4H Roundup in Dexter and State Roundup at the University of Missouri.
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Rodeo Committee
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Canatou
Risco
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Alfred Bird
Risco High School
Dexter
Southeast Missouri
University of Mo
Canada Holds About 223 200 Square Miles Of Fresh Water
Canada has roughly 223 200 square miles of freshwater area. This fact highlights the country’s vast water resources and geographic scale.
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Canada
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