Field Notes Warn Of Worm Outbreaks In Mississippi County
The Farm Week Mississippi County Farm News reports scattered worm outbreaks across the county and urges farmers to inspect fields every two days until the situation subsides, likely next week. It notes high temperatures boost worm activity and highlights field day events and corn spacing tests across several farms with detailed stalk counts and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi County
Sikeston
Mississippi
Southeast Missouri
Gilbert Bryant
Bryant
Alfred Kinsley
Jasper Miller
Charles Rushing
Weldon Cos
Noah Heath
J.C Cross
J. B Bard
Corn Club
Pattengill Bros
Harold Hill
Cotton market and berry freezing tips from extension notes
Scott County Extension notes report steady spot cotton prices in the South Central Area with limited trading and good crop progress. Prices for Middling 1-1-16 cotton on the Memphis market were 37.50 cents per pound, with Little Rock, New Orleans and Greenwood at 38.00, 37.50 and 37.75 cents. Foreign inquiries were numerous for export cotton, but foreign spinners purchases were light. The bulletin also covers strawberries and other fruits, advising quick handling and freezing methods, including steps for washing, hull removal, sugaring, and packaging, plus a reference to the Home Freezing Fruits and Vegetables bulletin.
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South Central Area
Department of Agriculture
South Central States
Memphis
Little Rock
New Orleans
Greenwood
South Central
Cotton Market News Service
Cotton Division
Your
Benton
Lean pork chops preferred in Missouri meat study
A University of Missouri research project reports residents in Columbia favor lean pork chops by about four to one when choosing between two chops. The study, led by H. D. Naumann, explores how consumer meat preferences shape future livestock values and industry trends.
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Missouri
Columbia
University of Missouri
H. D. Naumann
University Meats
Naumann
University Meat Consumer Research Team
Safe handling of gasoline and kerosene on the farm
County extension agent Tom B. Stroup warns there is only one right way to handle gasoline and kerosene on farms. He urges spring cleanup to verify safe storage and use, including outdoor storage 40 feet from buildings, UL labeled safety cans, distant fueling, no smoking, cool equipment, and intact lighting and circuits in areas where flammables are used or kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Stroup
Mr. Stroup
National Fire Protection Associaton
Ber Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc
Matthews District Christian rally at Matthews church May 7
The Annual Spring Rally of the Christian churches in the Jolh District convened at Matthews Christian Church on May 7. Rev. Guy Steele presided, with Rev. Ernest Grace and Rev. Huell Warren addressing the sessions, and workshops led by Rev Rudolph and others. A CHI RHO Camp plan and C F Conference plans were announced for Saint Louis Boy Scout Camp at Shondale. A piano recital by Lov S Barnes pupils followed.
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Jolh
Matthews Christian Church
Guy Steele
Cape Girardeau Christian Church
Myrtle Dawson
Piedimont
Ernest Grace
Chaffee Chuarch
Huell Warren
Kennett
Talkeed Oan
Mus
Rudolph
Cape Girardeau
Ros J. Culthorp
Matthews
George le Michel
Chatteston
Cw.f
CMF
District 14 Board of Directors
Michel
Steele
St Loui
Shondale
Colthurp
Warne Davis
Sikeston
Herschel Yates
Methodist Church
Herschel
First’ Baptist Church
Archie McKay
Little Vine Baptist Church
Ettls
L. 8S
Barnes Bonnie Ruth Conrad
Aida
Verdi
Bascom H. Story
Memphis State College
Memphis, Tenn
Guy Calvin
Jo Calvin
L. D Waters
Mise Florence Gossett
Dennis Parsons
Bob Conrad
Peeital
Wallace Crane
Sikeston Library
Johnny Calvin
Ruth Ann Moser
Dante Parson
Bourne
James Hansen
Randulph Remi
Lee Roxyee Vers
Tessie Thomas
Ameena
Tessin Thomas
Tee Rovee Asers
Martin Tomes
Oone
Ders
Conrad
Creene
Groene
Tiron O
Betty Shank
Maainid County
Community Coub
Marvel
Geo Boal
Evens
Fomonths
Floyd Hawes
Presdent
John Alten
Wo OH Gitmer
Levi Fsears
Joe Settles
Mars
Weob Sibley
James Hinson
Alten
Cristy
Lares
Amro
C. E. Moore
Lizzie
Paul Moore
New Madrid
JE. Coltharp
Preserving Strawberries Now Is Time for Home Canning
Home makers focus on preserving strawberries as the season peaks. Tips emphasize choosing ripe fruit, clean jars, and proper heat processing to ensure safe, flavorful jams and preserves for winter.
Meeting on Home Freezing Foods at McMullin
Mrs. John Hodges announces a 1:30 p.m. meeting at the McMullin community building on Thursday May 31 to learn faster freezing methods. The session covers freezing fruits vegetables meats poultry baked goods and sandwiches with demonstrations for each. Earnest Wilson and Jewel Grady will assist and prize items include plastic containers freezer wrapping paper tape and aluminum foil.
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John Hodges
McMullin Homemakers Extension Clubs
McMullin
Earnest Wilson
Sikeston
Miss Jewel Grady
Direct sowing of flower seeds minimizes transplant shock
The article advises sowing annual flower seeds directly in the garden after frost danger ends to avoid transplant shock. It lists seeds to sow directly such as alyssum, California poppy, and nasturtium, and details best soil depth, moisture, and seedbed preparation to ensure germination and growth.
Stoddard County Marriage Licenses Listed
James H. Layton of Bloomfield married Margaret Penigar of Bloomfield. Robert Plummer of Dexter wed Remona Duncan of Bloomfield. John D. Piggins of Bernie married Marie Ann Taylor of Dexter.
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James H. Layton
Bloomfield
Margaret Penigar
Robert Plummer
Dexter
Remona Duncan
John D. Piggins
Bernie
Manie Ann Taylor
Marigolds Brilliantly Reimagined Through Scientific Breeding
The article traces marigold improvement over twenty years, noting crosses between African and French varieties producing larger red flowers, scent reduction, and new forms. It describes compact bushy types for borders, diverse color blends, and hardiness in cool summers with late season blooms.
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Matigeld
China
Juvenile Confeteness Youth Ball at Chaattianmoshurch
Attendees Abeonp Pudttcatty Daan Bates Vigo Bats Wasne Kite Woasne Lee Greene Terpslee Pfiter and others gathered Monday evening at Chaattianmoshurch in Charleston for a youth ball. Relatives joined in, with Mrs Cart Romeuuos and others as guests. the event was marked by a heart attack incident among attendees and a tribute to Ms Cotford Stitten.
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Abeonp Pudttcatty
Daan Bates
Vigo Bats
Wasne Kite
Woasne Lee Greene
Terpslee Pfiter
Tra Chaattianmoshurch
Charleston
View Phias
Min
Cart Romeuuos
Batty Cutla Joapa
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Mississippi County Farm News
Scott County
Jewel Grady
County Home
Josephine Fory
Miss Flory
Christian Church Rally
Lov. S. Barnes
Charie Louise Barnes
Jan Sibley
Lara Ring
Becky Depro
Neva Nell Axers
Virginia Jones
Claimner
Bonnie Conrad
Donna Reid
Lou Ella Mills
Wanda Allen
Perralalve
Stran-Steel
Siron- Sheel
Great Lakes Steel
National Steel
Sikeston Steel Building CO
Highway
Tne
Stoddard
Crosley
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative
Sikeston, MO
Marigold
Europe
Malden News
Presbstran Charen
Frank Topping
Fostess Ars
Witad
Chaaiman
Prayul
Dawad
J A Alexander
John Best
Ro J. Bridge
Marea ¢ Mills
Los
Woh, Powell
Jae Denson
Chia Napper
Vis Rop Heraersson
Manwell
Gideon
Cirle
Date Perkins
Ina
Wood Mecham
Cess
Wren Vlans
Schl
Fessen
James Northington
Poraiis
Cicle
TP Edmondsen
James Odara
John Howell
Macmum
Bob Foster
Murray Wallace
R. J. Dirks
Glen Walace
R. P. Henderson
Northington
Scott Insurance Agency
Stallcup
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