Controlling Mosquitoes and Farm Field Day Notes
Mosquito control notes advise draining standing water and spraying with 25 percent DDT emulsion, plus spraying shrubbery and walls if needed. Field Day at Columbia covers barley variety B55 with strong yields, wheat varieties like Clarkan and Knox, fertilizer trials, and farm demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mackley
Harold Hill
Edward F. Birk
Columbia Vet
College Farm
Milton Pohlman
Knox
Amonia
Frank Stanley
Provisions for Cottonseed Loans and Purchases Bulletin 2
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued CCC Cottonseed Bulletin 2 detailing provisions for purchases of 1955 crop cottonseed from producers and gins. It notes no current plans for purchases from oil mills, amid a favorable market outlook. Bulletin 2 follows Bulletin 1 issued earlier for loans and purchases, and outlines program details to be announced later. Copies will be distributed to State and county offices, with access at local offices before cottonseed moves to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture Today
Commodity Credit Corporation
Department
CCC Cottonseed
Ataska
Istry
Statte
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
Near
Cotton Prices Steady Amid Active Trade in South Central
Spot cotton markets in the South Central area showed steady midgrade prices on June 9 with overall trading fairly active in selective qualities. Mill inquiries remained numerous, but rain and cool weather hindered progress, while exports stayed light and mills looked for near term needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Central
Department of Agriculture
Memphis
Little Rock
New Orleans
Greenwood
Modern Transitional Furniture Shapes Home Interiors
Major interest centers on open diversity in furniture design with a growing demand for exact reproductions and adaptations of 19th century pieces. Transitional furniture blends traditional and modern styles, compact sizing, and simplified ornament. It suits modern architecture, is durable, easy to clean, and designed for flexible room layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Nistendirk
Corn field notes and fertilizer trial in county
Miss county extension notes describe John Clevidence’s field north of Airline road showing tall corn with two short light colored rows due to missing 12-12-12 fertilizer at 20 pounds per acre. The piece also covers cover crops, potash and ammonium nitrate plowdowns, and reports on treated posts quality and pest deterrent methods using firecrackers and rope for geese deterrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stricker
Charleston
Mr. Stricker
Paul and
John J
John Clevidence
Airline Road
Crevidence
Pris
Tan
Creas
New Hog Disease Parakeratosis Appears In Pigs
A new skin disease in hogs called parakeratosis shows mange like symptoms but does not respond to mange treatment. It affects pigs eight weeks to four months old, sometimes as early as six weeks or as late as six months, causing appetite loss and weight decrease with crusty skin on legs shoulders and ears. Cream feed aids recovery. research into cause and prevention continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Livestock Health
Cai Une
Commission Urges Caution In Insecticide Use
Jefferson City The Conservation Commission urged caution today in using insecticide dusts and sprays around farm ponds lakes and streams. P G Barnickel chief fisheries biologist reported reports of fish wiped out in lakes and ponds. He noted farmers face army worms and grasshoppers but warned that sprays can kill aquatic life and even small drift can sterilize pond life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
The
Conservation Commission
P. G. Barnickel
Barnickel
Extend Closing Date for Seed Product Tender
Extended closing date for seed product tenders as the USDA focuses on an extension related to the Cottonseed program. The notice references the 1 55 statute and timescales in 1955, with further details on the trade programs and supporting actions.
Memphis porker dispute aids two families in need
A garbled report notes Tearay Prorat aiding two Memphis families with food and funds amid a volatile scene near Prosper district. It mentions Indi Baert Vago and a ceremony or protest, with references to farm workers, home improvements, and a suspect gunmetal, while naming Anderson and Davie Pepe as involved. The text remains unclear but implies aid actions, local notices, and recurring names amid a chaotic OCR excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
A Davie Pepe
Tye
Wef
Atp
June 25 vote on wheat quotas may affect prices
The June 25 referendum on wheat marketing quotas will shape price support for the 1956 crop. If two thirds vote yes, support may run 75 to 82 percent of parity. if more than one third vote no, support falls to 50 percent. Penalties apply for excess wheat if quotas pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Ericet
Wilder
Supmert
Athell
Bassouri
Ginatus
Gia Suites
Esso Waltote
Louisiana
Aarne, Massachusett
Rhese Tsien
Vermont
Paog Cron
Donnelly Names Wright To Succeed Neil Hem
Wright of Carothir named to succeed Neil Hem as head of the organization, with Donnelly announcing the selection. Patterson notes indicate planning and governance roles, and the move is described as a strategic leadership change amid organizational shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Wright
Neil Hem
Furnell named assistant farm agent in Mississippi County
William D. Furnell is named assistant farm agent in Mississippi County. The move places him under county and state agricultural offices to support farm development and extension work in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Furnell
Mississipri Co
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Sikeston Herald
Edwin F. Birk
Sikeston
Tom B. Stroup
Columbia
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
Ente Farmer
Scott County
Negra
Alcorn MW
See
Charlee T
Martha Agert
Tas Ee
J. C. May's
Merlex
Shane
Wendy
Harold Menz
New Hamburg
Sikeston Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Harold
Clover Lawn
U. S
Edwards Iga
Kindred’s *Kroger’s
Walker
Bloomfield
R Bloomer
Alwin G. Gasser
Miss
By R. Q. Brown
Src
Tabergs
Piis Meragram
Chamber of Coroners
Mississipi Ceunwath
Howard McGill
Mar
Highway
Commission
US Department of Agricuiture
Onyyeraryy Coc
Ozarks
Free Ponic
RCA
Osa Retea
Missouri
Robel Strong Coy
Kassas
Its Roses Rodeo Livestock
Eed
Casey Tibbs
S. Wright
Carothir
Tontsyasoonti
Frymiturgys
Ciiaitiies
Mousrirsink
Ura
Pyre
Seythe Foos-Spei
Cine
William D. Purnell
Prray
Gitase
Morea
Pais
Tedey
Hale & Willows ‘Fractor Company
Ford
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