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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
7
Mississippi County Extension Agent Q Brown reports on timely rains boosting corn, cotton, and soybean stands and outlines armyworm and cutworm issues. He notes parasitic wasps may curb worms, advises scouting fields, and offers toxin and bait spray guidelines for melons and watermelon beetles. He also analyzes farm ownership costs versus custom hire rates for machinery.
Spot cotton markets were fairly active in the South Central Area this week per the Department of Agriculture. Prices rose in some markets for planting and area progress nears completion, with Middling 1 1-16 per lb at Memphis 38.25 cents on May 19, compared with 37.75 a week earlier and 36.25 a year ago.
Tucker Truck Line extends from Birtheville Arkansas to Memphis Tennessee by purchasing the Hogan Line franchise. Four new tractor trailer rigs join the fleet. The company operates terminals in Cane Girardeau St Louis Memphis Perryville Ste Genevieve Kennett Sikeston Missouri and Cairo Illinois. Missouri cooperative feeder pig sales grow since 1950.
A junior 4-H leaders camp is set for June 27 to July 1 at Clover Point Lake of the Ozarks State Park with two delegates per county chosen by State 4-H Staff. All county Junior Leaders may apply. travel costs shared by neighboring counties. Also, 4-H Club Camp at Lake Wappapello July 6 to 8 with a $5.35 fee for delegates, transportation separate. State 4-H Club Week at University of Missouri June 8 to 11 will host 700 to 800 youth with talks by Martha Bible Kenneth McFarland Allan Purdy E W Allen and Reverend Briggs.
Scott County 4-H Council selected Judy Pattengill Larry Dumey Lawrence Hagan and Judy Blaylock as delegates to 4-H Club Week in Columbia June 8 through 11 with Janet Dannenmueller as district delegate. Alternate delegates named. Conference on Improving Family and Community Living features five speakers including Bishop Nean of Students Stephens College and Dr Kenneth McFarland of General Motors.
Delegates from Franklin County visit Chile and Shirley Yogel spent four months in Finland. IFYE delegates from other countries may attend. The week ends with a citizenship ceremony for 4-H members eligible to vote. New Madrid County attendees include Ginger Croom and others. Leadership Talks invites Junior Leaders to enter the County Fair Speech Contest on August 4, with winners advancing to District and State levels. Speeches must be original 8 to 15 minutes on 4-H topics, presented as straight or illustrated talks, judged on content and delivery.
Applications are now open for the 40 bushel wheat and 100 bushel corn clubs, sponsored by Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and 3 Bale per Acre Cotton Club for 4-H and FFA members, with MCPA support. Open to farmers and 4 H or FFA members. Jr. Cotton Club for younger members only. Eligible farmers must file soil tests and submit membership forms at the Agri Extension Office or Sikeston Chamber, or via the Vocational Agriculture instructor. Wheat applications due by June 10 to allow field checks. Five acre plots sufficient for applicant participation.
A farm paper urges wide irrigation as essential to expanding arable land and preventing import reliance by 1975. It cites water access, soil, crop types, and system design as critical, warns against underpowered pumps, and notes irrigation can boost yields from corn to cotton and grazing.
A Portagoville ASC member explains the Mississippi County ASC suspensions over irregularities. He cites audits by state and Dallas auditors, notes repeated rule breaches, and states the county committee declined a May meeting, leading to suspension though reinstatement may follow after corrective steps.
The Soils and Crops Field Days will be held at the University of Missouri South Farm on May 31 for farmers south of the Missouri River and June 1 for those north of the river. The program starts at 9 45 am with lunch served at noon. The Agronomy Club will provide meals, and extension agents urge attendance to learn about experimental work in progress.
Containers were made of 98 percent sheet steel for strength and about two percent of fin to keep the steel from rusting under moisture conditions.
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