Irrigation needs and crop yields in Missouri studies
University of Missouri climatologist Warne Decker analyzes irrigation frequency using 67 years of Columbia weather data. He finds irrigation would be needed in most years, especially June to September, with multiple applications common. Yields show variable responses to irrigation and weather, highlighting ongoing uncertainty in optimal water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warne Decke
University of Missour Climatologist
Missouri
Decker
Columbia
Columb
Wayne Decker
University of Missouri Climatologist
Eligibility clarified for wheat vote in Scott County referendum
Scott County farmers learned who may vote in the June 20 wheat marketing quota referendum. Eligibility hinges on sharing in the 1958 wheat crop from a commercial area farm with harvested wheat plus acreage in the Wheat Acreage Reserve exceeding 15 acres. Eligible voters include owner operators, cash or fixed rent tenants, landlords, share tenants or sharecroppers, and guardians or trustees acting in wheat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
J. W. Abernthy
ASC
Abernathy
Sudan Grass and Soybean Weed Control and Tomato Training
Scott County guidance outlines soil and nitrogen decisions to boost sudan grass yields, notes starter fertilizer timing, and stresses grazing safety for prussic acid risk. It covers soybean weed control via preplant cultivation and rotary hoe use, plus tomato staking and pruning methods to improve yield, appearance, and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Stroup
Sudan
University of Missouri Trail
Mussour
Community Vesper Service and 4H Honors at East Prairie
Mississippi County hosts a Vesper Service at East Prairie High School at 7 15 p m with speaker Carlos Harley International Farm Youth Exchange Delegate from Costa Rica. Barbara Pormer and Barbara Walker sing a vocal duet and 4H Candle Lighting follows under Carol Jones. George P Rowe notes Rural Life Christian observance begun 1925. Testing Johnson Grass control compares dalapon with fuel oil using knapsack sprayers on six farms with cooperation from C E Boneson Carl Myers James Dismore H D and De Sales Duenne Dearmont Oliver J B Simpkins and Richard Cant.
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Mississippi
East Prairie High School
Carlos Harley
International Farm Youth Exchange
Costa Rica
Barbara Pormer
Barbara Walker
Budges
Carolsm Jones
International Association of Agricultural Missions
George P. Rowe
C. E. Boneson
Carl Myers
James Dismore
H. D
The Kelly Bessemer Steel Process Pioneers
American William Kelly and English Sir Henry Bessemer sparked the steel age by independently shaping the process of blowing air through molten iron to remove impurities. Their patents and rivalry accelerated steel production from 3,000 tons in 1867 to nearly 3,000,000 tons by 1888, reshaping U.S. industry and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kelly
United States
Sir Henry Bessemer
England
Kelly
Bessemer
Wiliam Kelly
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
U. S
New Madrid County 4H Play Day Set For June First
New Madrid County 4H Clubs plan a full day Play Day on Saturday June 1 at Everett Chartrau Grove two miles north of New Madrid on Highway 61. About 870 4H members and leaders from across the county will join games, a free noon meal, and exhibits while learning about local Indian history and burials. Also notes warn farmers to watch armyworms in small grains with spraying advised if counts justify.
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Missouri
Glenn Patton
Ellis and
Axtell
Atlas
New Madrid County
Everett Chartrau Grove
New Madrid
Highway 61
Ristin
New Madrd County
Lake Wappapella
E. B. Nace
Savare
County Court Meets Warrants County Court Meets Antroves Warrants
The County Court met on Monday approving warrants and payments across multiple departments. Items include Bertrand Plumbing for courthouse repairs 266.48. Star Engraving supplies 11.51. Special Road Districts warrants. Monroe Calculating Machine renewal 28. Postage for Assessor 3. Miller's Store supplies 12.30. Missouri Good Roads Assn 10. Fortorola radio equipment 31.89. W.S. Darley powder kits 49.33. Bank of Sikeston depository selection. Daily Sikeston Standard legal notice 41.88. vacating portions of Biewert Ave and Elmwood St in Rockview. Saveway Oil 422.63. Shuffits Nursing Home 45. Scott County Democrat printing 19.65. New Madrid Weekly Record printing 18.50. Dr. W. O. Finney county prisoners services 73.31. Missouri Delta Community Hospital care for Cecil Hughes 24 and David Rains 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand Plumbing & Heating
Court House
Star Engraving Co
Oran
Sikeston
Slimo
Monroe Calculating Machine Co
Miller's
Missouri Good Roads Assn
Fortorola Corp
W.S. Darley & Co
Bank of Sikeston
Sikeston Standard
Biewert
Elmwood Street
Rockview- SeHs
Saveway Oil Co
Highway Department
Shuffits
Scott County Democrat
New Madrid Weekly Record
Circuit Court
W. O. Finney
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Cecil Hughes
David Rains
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E. F. McDermott
Lloyd Hall
C.L Howton
W. G. Masterson
David Dyer
QO. D. Harper
Leroy Shew
Sars van Marshall
Farmers Cotton and Grain Co
Randox
A. J. Burton
E. J. Showmaker
Billy Love
Dick Burke
Handy Moore
Griffin
The
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Glenn Griffin
Doane Agricultural Service
Mississippi County Farm News
By & Q
NEW Madrid Farm News
Hale & Williams Tractor CO
Sikeston, Mo
WEBE
Electric Supply CO
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Sparky's Fire Department
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Sperky
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