Pinewood nematodes threaten U S pine forests and Xmas trees
Beltsville Maryland AP reports microscopic pinewood nematodes threaten pine varieties in at least 28 states including Illinois where infection remains under 1 percent. The worms spread by beetles, mainly in ornamental pines, and can kill trees suddenly especially if drought weakened.
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Beltsville
Illinois
Mal Shurtleff
University of Illiinois
Champaign County
Japan
United States
U.S. Department of Agriculture
William R. Nickle
Department
Agricultural Research Center
Maryland
Nickle
Livestock and Grain Outlook Meeting Set
Don Doerr, area extension agricultural economist, will discuss the outlook for grain and livestock at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Jackson County Extension Center on the Ava Blacktop north of Murphysboro. He will review the influence of world situations on US grain prices discuss pricing new crop corn and soybeans and look at costs of production as a guide for break even prices and marketing alternatives.
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Don Doerr
Area Extension
Jackson County
Ava Blacktop
Murphysboro
Doerr
U.S
Arch Mineral Becomes National Honey Show Prize Winner
Arch Mineral Corp earns a first place award from the American Beekeepers Federation at the National Honey Show for honey produced by 100 hives on Captain Mine reclaimed land near Percy. Since 1976 Arch uses bees to monitor air quality, aid pollination, and boost seed production on its Illinois reclamation program. This year 12 acres are planted with peaches, apples, and grapes.
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Arch Mineral Corp
American Beekeepers Federation
Arch
Captain Mine
Percy
Arch Mineral
Illinois
Growing farm exports face an uncertain future
United States agricultural exports to Eastern Europe rose to over 2.28 billion dollars for the year ended Sept 30, 1980, but analysts warn the gains may stall. Poland remains the leading buyer at about 650 million, with potential for up to 850 million if credit requests are approved, according to Judith G. Goldich of the Agriculture Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Eastern Europe
Agriculture Department
Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Judith G. Goldich
Poland
Goldich
U S Farm Exports Seen Boosting Eastern Europe
The report notes spurred but expected rises in wheat feed grains tobacco and cotton shipments to Eastern Europe. It cites the United States as a reliable supplier with diverse farm products and USDA export group support, while cautioning growth depends on each East European country reaching self sufficiency in bulk commodities and meat production.
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Europe
United States
USDA
U.S
No-till Yield Contest Set By Jackson County District
The Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a No-Till Yield Contest this year. Requirements include at least 10 acres and no-till planting in any residue. Prizes are 100 dollars first, 75 dollars second, and 50 dollars third. Details available from the district office.
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Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mt Vernon Man Wins 1981 Master Farmer Title
Sherwood Danner of Mt. Vernon is named among six Illinoisans as 1981 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. A 55 year old farmer, he runs a 1000 acre operation producing 2000 hogs yearly and harvesting 530 acres of soybeans 325 acres of corn and 100 acres of sorghum. He serves on Woodlawn Grade School Board for 14 years and presides over Mt Vernon First Baptist Church for nine years as deacon trustee and usher. His son John joined the farming operation in 1975 and they now run the farm as a corporation.
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Sherwood Danner
Mt. Vernon
Prairie Farmer Magazine
Danner
Woodlawn
Mt. Vernon First
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Tsikeston Buildings, Inc
Richard Ring
Sikeston
Fairfield
Ramada Inn
Williamson County
Johnston City
Farm Bureau
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Randy Stark
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