Ginners' School at Portageville Draws Scott County Farmers
Scott County gin operators will send representatives to a three day ginners short course in Portageville August 1 to 3. The event features technicians from gin equipment makers, experts from Stoneville Mississippi, and national cotton advisors. Sessions cover cotton outlook, machinery operations, and Smith-Doxy classification efforts to certify loan eligible cotton at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portageville
Scott County
Missouri
W. H. Sikes
Sikeston
Charles A. Bennett
F. L. Gerdes
Stoneville
Mississippi
Fred P. Johnson
J. C. Oglesbee
A. M. Pendleton
R. C. Jackson
National Cotton Council
Arkansas-Missouri Ginners’ Association
Agricultural Extension Service
Emerson Gin Co
Morley Black and Foster Gin Co
Hayti
Morley
Benton
Scott County 4-Hers to Camp at Arcadia Heights
Scott County 4 H club members Dan Clark Benton Gertrude Scherer Irvin LeGrand Harry Scherer Alene Scherer Theodor Westrich Louise Heisser Kelso along with county extension agents Mildred Jackson and Joe Caldwell prepare to depart for Arcadia Heights camp. The group met Monday before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Arcadia Heights
Dan Clark
Benton
Gertrude Scherer
Irvin LeGrand
Harry and Alene Scherer
Theodor Westrich
Louise Heisserer
Kelso
Mildred Jackson
Joe C. Caldwell
Morning council rep chosen for camp group departure
A camp council representative was selected in the morning session though the name was not obtained before the group departed. A forthcoming report from the chosen representative is anticipated upon return. County feeders market reports from Scott County show J T Chambers of Sikeston top at 14.00 per cwt for ten hogs at 208 pounds. John Crawford of Chaffee earned 14.00 on 17 hogs averaging 196 pounds. Fred Dumey of Sikeston sold 196 pound hogs at 13.80 per cwt. E A Moore of Chaffee received 13.89 per cwt for hogs at 194 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
National Stock Yards
J. T. Chambers
Sikeston
John Crawford
Chaffee
Fred Dumey
E. A. Moore
Increased business for production credit group in 1944
In the first six months of 1944 the Sikeston Production Credit Association made 270 loans totaling 446 493 dollars. Principal factors were higher operating costs and the need to buy feeds. Leon M Lane secretary treasurer and John H Edwards of New Madrid and Edward Johnson of East Prairie attended a northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri directors conference in Memphis. Associations reported slightly more loans in early 1944 than in early 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Production Credit Association
Leon M. Lane
Lane
John H. Edwards
New Madrid
301L Building Practices Are Recommended
Guy Calvin chairman of the New Madrid ACA urges farmers to perform soil building practices to earn 1944 soil building payments. He notes soil fertility decline and urges adoption of practices under the 1944 Triple-A program including seeding depleted pasture, mowing, renovation of grasses, green manures, winter cover crops, ditches, hayseed harvesting, weed control, fertilizers and liming. Farmers report completing practices to the ACA Office at New Madrid for prompt payment processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Calvin
New Madrid
ACA
Calvin
New Madrid County Farm Extension News Highlights August Meeting
The New Madrid County Farm Bureau votes to back the Extension Agents in a balanced farming meeting on August 23 at the Wm. Bud Dawson grove. Speakers from the University of Missouri will present, and a Bang's disease testing program is urged for all county cows. The ginners school in Portageville August 1–3 hosts include Portageville Kiwanis and USDA gin specialists. Community events feature ball games, horse shoes, and family picnics with home-cooked desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
New Madrid County
University of Missouri
Farm Bureau Board
Farm Bureau
Bang
Herbert Rolf
Ginners’ School
Portageville
Kiwanis Club
Sam Avery
North Side
Yale
Agricultural Extension Service
State Farm Bureau Office
Amy Kelly
C. C. Hearne
J. D. Monin
Chester Starr
Warren Fuqua
Lewis Wehmer
Large Crowd Attends Farm Bureau Picnic at Lilbourn
A county wide Farm Bureau picnic at Lilbourn on the evening of July 11 drew about 350 people. The event reflected community interest in county agriculture and local support for farm programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lilbourn
Storage Cellar Adds Permanent Value To Missouri Farms
Missouri farms add permanent value with outside vegetable storage cellars built of concrete blocks cobblestones or concrete Plans from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture or the County Extension Agent describe a 55 crate vegetable and 864 quart canned food capacity A 15 inch vent lowers fall cellar temperatures earlier and enables air exchange to prevent musty odors An upright door is favored for ease of use durability and weathering resistance Slatted crates for root crops reduce bruising while improving ventilation and air flow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Southeast Missouri 4-H Camp Attracts Wide Attendance
Members from Hurricane Ridge Club and other counties in Southeast Missouri attended the camp with total attendance reaching an approximate figure. Ist TOO 4 wuUS Harline Weddle and Herbert Rolf, County Extension Agents, accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurricane Ridge Club
Missouri
Ist
Wuus Harline Weddle and
Herbert Rolf
Highway Patrol notes May sees first year-on-year drop in traffic deaths
The highway patrol reports May marked the first month of the year with lower traffic fatalities than the same month last year, signaling improving road safety and reduced mortality.
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Scott County Farm Activities
Farm Bureau Picnic Committee
Sam Branson
Raymond Galemore
Peter Gosche
Walter Shegley
Amos McMullin
Arcadia
Herbert F. H. Rolf
Laurel &. Weddle
J. W. Burch
Extension Service
Burch
Bureh
Jericho
Miss Weddle
Peggy Bagby
Geraldine Vials
Selden Blackburn
Denver Williams
George Williams
Wendell Crosby
Ernest Bagby
New Hope Club
Marilyn Ward
Frances Sue Stone
Lave Kelso
Patsy Warren
Martha Story
Frances Myers
Theda Ruth Frohawk
The
Matthews Club
Everett Leirer
Everett Lei
E. C. Robinson Lumber CO
the Friendly Yard
Kem-Tone
Sikeston Paint & Wallpaper Company Telephone NO
Center Street
Sikeston, Missouri
Highway Patrol
Blodgett, MO
J. C. McCdowell
Betty
Southeast Missouri! Telephone Company
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