Mulkeytown brothers test new corn variety DeKalb XL 72A
Jeff and Joe Friend of Mulkeytown plant the DeKalb XL 72A variety alongside a standard hybrid to compare yields. Jeff aims for 100 to 130 bushels per acre under good rain, while Joe expects 75 to 125. The boys document results for their FFA project and plan future plantings if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Hughes
Royalton
Joe
James Richison
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Christopher High School
DeKalb
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Don Elkins
Southern Illinois University
Jeff
Richison
Benton
Farmers urged to seal grain risks not a cure all
Writer discusses farm insurance limits and dangers of FDIC like grain programs. He notes Paul Findley proposes mandatory coverage for elevators, but warns even with federal warehousing a collapse could hurt farmers. Emphasizes buying from reliable elevators and the impact of DES bans on beef prices.
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Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
U.S
Paul Findley
R-Pittsfield
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ilinois
Findley
U. S
American Farm Bureau Federation
William J. Kuhfuss
Illinois
Kuhfuss
Mississippi
Newcastle
Taiwan
Grand champion hen and other poultry winners shine at state fair
A Black Old English Bantam hen owned by C. Vic Stiraman of Prairie du Rocher won grand champion female at the Illinois State Fair poultry show. Lou Lehmann of Marissa claimed grand champion male with a black rose-combed bantam cock. Other area victors included Lee Littlefield of Murphysboro for Best Bantam cockerel and Best Asiatic pullet, A. A. Marquardt of Prairie du Rocher for best bantam pullets, and Delbert Sasse of Mt. Vernon placing fourth in the rooster crowing contest with 57 crows. Kallie the bantam led with 153 total crows, winning $17.50 for feed.
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C. Vic Stiraman
Prairie du Rocher
Lou Lehmann
Marissa
Lee Littlefield
Rt. 3
Murphysboro
A. A. Marquardt
Rt. 1
D. E. Sasse and Sons
Mt. Vernon
Del
Delbert Sasse
Springfield
Kallie
Viewpoint on Hormone in Meat Sparks Stir
The piece argues that the hormone will remain in our meat and urges calm as no proof exists that it harms humans in the amounts consumed. It notes steaks may rise in price but remains confident in safety.
Date change links to Franklin D Roosevelt oath
The note recalls that the last U.S president to be inaugurated on March 4 was Franklin D Roosevelt, who took the oath on Saturday March 4 1933 highlighting a historic inauguration date shift.
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U.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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NADA
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Epps Motors, Inc
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