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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
14
County extension agent Herbert Rolf and home agent Rebecca Nistendirk outline ongoing farm activities in New Madrid County. The briefing lists programs on cropping, livestock, soil health, and farmer education sessions planned with local participation.
The county agent announces free U S Department of Agriculture cotton classification and market news service for cotton improvement groups and eligible producers. Massour applications must be filed before August 15. early filing speeds sampling arrangements and official classing to determine bale grade and staple length and aid price estimates.
At the June 29 quarterly meeting the Home Economics Council outlined clinics for children from four months to six years. The district health nurse will oversee checks on hearing vision weight and nutritional condition. Parents of children with defects will be advised to consult their family physician. Interested residents should leave their names with local club presidents.
Missouri reports hybrid corn acreage reaching 4,283,000 acres this year, 95 percent of total planted, up from 93 percent in 1947. Districts show near or full hybrid adoption in many regions, while nationwide hybrids cover about three-quarters of corn acreage. Also notes higher disability pension claims among Army majors than Naval officers since 1940.
New Madrid County Farm Bureau endorsed Farm Safety Week urging farmers to remove hazards. President Truman called for eliminating 30 million farm hazards during July 25 to 31. Census shows 3,996 farms in the county, nearly 4,000. removing one hazard per farm could cut about 4,000 hazards and reduce accidents. Alfred Byrd urges 4-H clubs to plan safety events during the week. Then unrelated notes compare watch hairspring size and earthquake frequency.
Scott county farmers in the Agricultural Conservation Program are urged to complete practices and meet specifications. ACP chairman Evin Burke notes some farmers fail to finish or qualify for assistance, stressing proper documentation of measures, measurements, price slips and analysis tags to ensure maximum soil and water conservation and avoid delays.
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