Corn Price Support For Scott County
The Scott County AAA committee announced 1949 crop corn will be supported by CCC at 90 percent of parity as of October 1 1949 through loan storage and purchase agreements. Producers opting for purchase must notify within 30 days before maturity. Loans require grades No 3 or better or No 4 by test weight and proper moisture. The Scott County program is administered through the Benton AAA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Commodity Credit Corporation
U. S
Scott County
AAA
Benton
Cottonseed loan moisture raised to eleven percent
U S Department of Agriculture raises moisture limit for cottonseed loans to 11 percent under the 1949 price support. Loans at 49.50 per ton through December 31, 1949 mature by April 1950. Evin Burke notes the change, with prior 10 percent limit. Cantalooupes on limed soil in J S Marshall’s field show superior quality and earlier harvest. Limestone benefits lime-loving cantaloupes and vetch cover crop. Field liming will continue before more cantaloupes are planted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Marshall
Mr Marshall
Alvin Scherer
Scott County
Marshall
Seed permanent pastures now says Extension agent
Bill Wedekind and Scott County Extension 1 agent urge seeding permanent pastures now with PMA support. Recommendations cover alfalfa land with specific seed mixes, soil testing before fertilizer, and proper seed-bed preparation including rolling, harrowing, and uniform distribution with caution on equipment and methods. Contact county Extension office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wedekind
Scott County Extension 1
Wedekind
Kentucky
Powansy
SPPR
Grain surpluses may be avoided by soil storage
Crop reports warn of potential surpluses in major crops after harvest this fall. Farmers should adjust by feeding land to grasses and legumes to build soil humus, while still supplying livestock feed. The Agricultural Conservation program offers help with seeding and soil amendments to keep agriculture on an even keel. Tree planting and transplanting season extends from September through November with guidance on suitable species and timing for safe, dormant moves.
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Kentucky
Illmo Farmer Dies After Stroke On Road
Charles H. Keesee 69 of rural Illmo died Saturday at 3 PM in a Cape Girardeau hospital after being found unconscious by his son on a country road while en route to meet him to discuss farm matters. Born January 29, 1881 in Ballah county Kentucky, he moved to Scott county as a child. Surviving are his son, two daughters, three brothers, a sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bispinghoff Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Keesee
Cape Girardeau
Orvel
Ballah County
John T. Keesee
Scott County
Keesee
Lydia Hillemann
Thelma Keeseec
Illmo
Edwin Lehde
Dallas
Texas
New cancer weapon betatron at Illinois Research Hospital
A 22,000,000-volt betatron X-ray device began operation at the University of Illinois Research Hospital. Housed in a large basement room, the machine can project its maximum effect about one and one half inches beneath the skin surface, enhancing treatment potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois Research Hospital
Start Perennials Row Easy to Make Seed Frame
Instructions for building a four sided seed frame with a hinged top using Vimlite glazing. Includes lumber list Dow pentachlorophenol treatment, galvanized screws, and ground preparation with cinders gravel and topsoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Evin Burke
Scott County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Newspa Perr
OS. A. Leslie Ngurence Agency
Welter
SIRES
Automobile Tacurace Company of
Hartford
Connect
Ata
Sikeston
Missouri
Utpoes
Vi Lunci
Illmo Farmer
Bisplinghoff Funeral Home
Sikeston Stores
The
Keston Chamber of Commerce
Verchants Committee
Tocen Chamber of Commerce
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