Young exhibitor proves show chickens prize worth time
Twelve year old Billy Hughes of Murphysboro shows 63 birds at major fairs including Indianapolis and Springfield. He earned 30 dollars at Springfield and 40 at Anna Fair with dozens of top placings while defending the integrity of poultry judging. He recalls an embarrassing moment with APA president Ed Miller in Indianapolis, yet remains proud of his family hobby and high quality birds.
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John C. Taylor
Southern Illinoisan
Billy Hughes
Murphysboro
Midwest
Bud Hughes
Rt. 2
Springfield
American Poultry Association
APA
Billy
Indianapolis
Ind
Ed Miller
The
United States
Big Boy
Lawn watering tips for extended dry periods
Williamson County extension advisor Victor N. Smith advises watering lawns every 7 to 10 days in dry periods, more often on sandy soil or south slopes. Water to five to six inches deep, use trial and error to judge soil moisture, and note sprinkler run time and water penetration for future use.
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Victor N. Smith
Williamson County Extension
New Zealand War Casualty Rate Highlighted in War Service
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that among 135000 New Zealand soldiers and sailors in World War II, nearly 30000 were killed or wounded. The high casualty rate underscores the heavy overseas losses suffered by New Zealand forces.
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New
Watershed Impoundment Projects Accelerate in Illinois
Soil Conservation Service official Glenn Paulsgrove reports accelerated land treatment in the Little Creek and Little Cache watersheds. Construction starts September on the Little Creek impoundment in Union and Pulaski counties to supply Dongola. Two more structures rise near Vienna in Johnson County with ASCS cost sharing for pastures and erosion control. SCS offices operate from Carbondale and Vienna with Herbert Davenport supervising and three inspectors: William Action, Danny Bailey, and Larry Bennard.
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Little Creek
Little Cache
Glenn Paulsgrove
Carbondale
Soil Conservation Service
Union
Pulaski
Dongola
Vienna
Johnson County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Paulsgrove
SCS
Herbert Davenport
William Action
Danny Bailey
Larry Benard
Prolific Hereford Cow Produces Twin Calves Again
Murphysboro owner Lewis E. Berkbigler reports his Polled Hereford cow calved two sets of twins in the last year. The first twins arrived Sept 23, 1967, and the second on Aug 11 this year. Odds of twins in this breed are very low, about one in 100 for a twin birth and one in 10,000 for consecutive twins.
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Lewis E. “Grit” Berkbigler
Murphysboro
Berkbigler
Howard Olsen
Southern Illinois University Animal Industries Department
Olsen
Hereford
Lewis E. Birkbigler
Illinois Missouri 4-H Beef Marketing Day Set at National Stock Yards
Two states plan a September 7 sale in East St Louis featuring about 50 000 dollars worth of steers and heifers. The event, by Interstate Producers Livestock Association with H club leaders and university extension services, serves as a market outlook and educational program with graded uniform lots and a live judging contest for county awards.
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National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Best to Attack Johnson Grass When It’s Small
Franklin County conservationist W A Morris urges prompt removal of small Johnson grass patches to prevent spread. He notes clumps appear along roadsides and fields and can become solid stands in years. Altacide and Dalapon are recommended with specific application rates and timing for effective control. Farmers should contact Noble Smith, Buckner, to assist with treatment.
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W.A. Morris
Franklin County
Morris
Noble Smith
Buckner
Williamson County livestock and grain outlook meeting set
Farm adviser Victor Smith announced a September 3 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in West Frankfort at Two Tony's. Don Doerr of University of Illinois and Pete Peterson of Producers Inc will discuss price prospects for hogs cattle corn and other products amid rising costs and declining prices.
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Williamson County
Victor Smith
West Frankfort
Don Doerr
University of Illinois Farm Management
Pete Peterson
Producers Inc
Smith
Illinois
Check corn and soybean fields for next year plans
Jackson County Agriculture Extension Advisor Robert Frank urges checking corn and soybean fields now. He says dark green plants and even stands indicate good fertilizing. uneven fields suggest insufficient fertilizer and potential nitrogen shortfalls for corn. Also assess weed control weed insects erosion and disease signs.
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Jackson County Agriculture Extension
Robert Frank
Frank
Cicardo beef tour slated Thursday near Cora
A beef producers tour at Cicardo farm begins at 1 30 p m Thursday. Vic Smith of Williamson County and Robert Frank of Jackson County outline bull selection and fly control topics. Participants evaluate four young bulls and see two herd bulls in use. Cicardo, Pete Koehn, and George McKibben from Dixon Springs will discuss pasture improvements.
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John Cicardo
Cicardo
Cora
Campbell Hill
Vic Smith
Williamson County Agriculture Extension
Robert Frank
Jackson Coun
Ty Agriculture Extension
Pete Koehn
George McKibben
Dixon Springs Agriculture Center
Beef cattle need more water in heat at 90 degrees
The report notes cattle on maintenance rations require 60 to 65 percent more water in temperatures of 90 degrees than at 70. It also states agents of political candidates may attend polling places in Great Britain.
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Great Britain
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