Seven Cent Storage Allowance for Wheat Farmers in 1941
Scott County Agricultural Conservation Committee reports a seven cent per bushel storage allowance for farmers who build new or repair existing wheat storage when obtaining a 1941 wheat loan from the Commodity Credit Corporation. The payment applies to storage added or enhanced during 1941, limited to the loaned wheat capacity. A state storage survey shows commercial storage capacity near 76 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Evin Burke
Commodity Credit Corporation
State
Triple-A
Scott County Farm Bureau Office to Close Saturdays at Noon
Scott County Farm Bureau executives voted to close the office Saturdays at noon starting May 17 after reviewing caller records, office needs, and related data. If this change disrupts work, alternative arrangements will be made. The board approved the state check sheet for efficient Extension Office operation and rated conditions excellent, noting storage and waiting space as the main deficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Farm Bureau
Scott County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Pasture System Works for Jimk Farm Near Chaffee
A dairy farmer near Chaffee describes a pasture system designed to feed cows for at least ten months. The plan features first and second year sweet clover, barley, wheat, Sudan grass and Jespedeza. County Agent Lane will discuss smut prevention and pasture practices at a meeting on Friday May 16 at 2:00 p.m., inviting neighbors to learn how to boost milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton J. Jimk
Chaffee
Jimk
Houriday
Jirth
Jurik
Lane
Rome
Poultry Reform Promises Higher Profits for Scott County Producers
Well our own pullets in laying houses next fall will provide Scott county producers one of the best assurances of increased profits that are sure to be available at the time. Healthy vigorous well fleshed pullets will also be manned to supply our own nation with essential health foods at prices that will meet ready consumer acceptance at prevailing higher levels of income and purchasing power.
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Scott County
Tme
Wheat Growers Share of Bread Under Quotas
U S Department of Agriculture says wheat growers receive about one cent of an eight cent loaf. If parity wheat price reached 1.13 dollars per bushel, consumers would pay only two thirds of a cent more for a loaf. Scott County AAA Chairman Evin Burke cites quotas to protect farmer income while supplying all needed wheat.
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America
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Program
AAA
Evin Burke
Scott County
AAA Committee
Pullet Sanitation Urged By County Agent In Scott County
County Agent Lane urges all poultry raisers to focus on sanitation to prevent coccidiosis and worm infections. Clean ranges, shelter construction, and careful site selection are advised, with plans available at the County Extension Office.
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Scott County
Lane
Severy
Government argues poultry price program fair and prods efficiency
The Federal Government’s poultry and egg price support scheme is defended as fair and capable of delivering satisfactory profits, while not serving as a reward for inefficiency.
Raise Pigs on Pasture and Worm Treatment Advised
The piece promotes higher pork output on less feed by raising healthy pigs and treating them to remove worms. Edwin Birk of Lusk and J L Watkins of Vanduser advocate pasturing hogs, including a home mix of oil of chenopodium and castor oil, withholding feed 15 to 20 hours before treatment, and giving a worming dose to 50-pound pigs followed by a Glaubers salts slop at the first post treatment meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Birk
Lusk
J. L. Watkins
Vanduser
Wheat loan rate near 85 cents for 1911 crop
Agriculture Department in Washington is set to announce a government loan rate of about 85 cents a bushel for the 1911 wheat crop, higher than 66 cents for 1910. Differentials apply by grade and location. officials say the 85 cent rate would guarantee cooperators at least $1.04, plus 19 cents in benefit payments per bushel.
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Agriculture Department
Washington
Associated Press
Spring Meeting at Sikeston Experiment Field
Farmers of Scott and nearby counties are invited to the Sikeston Experiment Field 22 miles north on Highway 61. Scott county farmers meet Tuesday May 20 at 9 30 am, New Madrid county visitors at 1 30 pm. Ten years of small grains yields and fertilizer and cover crop results will be discussed by a Missouri College of Agriculture soils and crops specialist to answer questions and help save money.
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Scott
Sikeston
Highway 61
Scott County
New Madrid County
Lane
Local 4HL Club Highlights Miner Area Achievement
The Miner hot lunch project earned twelve participates full completion on May 8 with strong attendance. Led by Mrs J J Reeves, the group benefited from Miner Merry Homemakers Extension Club and parent support. County Agent Leon Lane and home demonstration agent Ella Fikuart spoke on pledge meaning and commitment.
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Miner
J. J. Reeves
Miner Merry Homemakers Extension Club
Apple Polishing Prank At Omaha University
A messenger boy entered Professor John W. Lucas's classroom at Omaha University and placed a bushel of cel phot wrapped apples on his desk, singing a verse about earning an A through hard work. The telegram was signed Male Members of the Marketing Class.
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Omaha, Neb
John W. Lucas
Omaha University
New CCC Camp Policy Expands Soil Work To Farmers
New Madrid Missouri May 15 The Soil Conservation Service CCC camp will serve lowland and upland farmers with new policy enabling drainage and land use planning on individual farms. Demonstrations in cooperation with Extension Service continue to show practical drainage and soil management. Limited labor and technical aid may slow rapid expansion. Judges Melton Marshall and Bryant toured work areas noting efficient ditch cleaning and silt control. The act House Bill 565 would extend these programs to individual landowners.
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New Madrid
Soil Conservation Service
CCC
Fred R. Jacoby
Jacoby
Extension Service
Mississippi County Court
New Madrid CCC
Melton, Marshall and Bryant
Beasley
Missouri
Senate
Well-cured ham stands out at one year old
A brief note on ham quality notes that well-cured hams are best when aged for one year, implying enhanced flavor and texture from extended curing.
Soil Districts Act Aids Missouri Farmers
Passage of the soil conservation districts act before the Missouri Legislature would help keep Missouri in front in soil conservation. The act would permit farmers to organize local units to spread soil-saving measures rapidly across the state. In 25 years Missouri has led in conservation but lacks a districts law.
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Soil Conservation Districts
Missouri
House Committee On Conservation and Flood Control
Farmers organize to battle erosion nationwide
More than a million farmers in 469 soil conservation districts across 41 states become eligible for helped plans from State and Federal agencies. Additional aid comes from the Forest Service and other programs. Farmers cannot win erosion alone. communities must unite for soil defense.
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U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Forest Service
Farm Security Administration
WPA
CCC
Traffic fatalities in Missouri April 1941 include pedestrians
Safety notes report that one of every three persons killed in traffic accidents in Missouri during April 1941 was a pedestrian.
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Missouri
Traffic accident fatalities rise 57 percent outside cities
Fatalities from traffic accidents outside urban areas increased by 57 percent over the first four months of the year, signaling a troubling safety trend. Authorities note contributing factors and plan pricing and enforcement adjustments to curb the rise.
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon M Jane
County Matension
Burke
Garden of Eden
Experiment Field
Missouri College of Agriculture
Farm Saving Stockyards, Inc
North Broadway
ST. Louis, MO
Semo Farm Bureau Service Company
Phone
J. I. Case Co
Racine
Wis
Rt Ree
Ae Ee
Hahs Machine Works
J. Otto Hahs
Frisco
Sikeston, Mo
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