Spray Cattle for Lice Urged by Extension Adviser
Franklin County extension adviser C Richard Swope cites University of Illinois entomologists recommending December spraying of beef cattle 800 pounds and up with two gallons of spray plus two pounds of washday detergent per 100 gallons. He notes dusts are hard to apply evenly and may cause milk residues. Lindane Malathion or Toxaphene are advised with specific mix ratios and waiting periods before slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Richard Swope
Franklin County
University of Illinois
Swope
Sivope
Farmers gain land lease guidelines through extension adviser
Robert Frank, Jackson County Agriculture extension adviser, outlines written leases and frequent updates to reflect leasing trends. He advises sharing variable costs like fertilizer and seed with crop returns, and details cost sharing for on farm drying storage and shelling if corn production supports it. Extension bulletins and leasing forms are available at 1002 Hanson St Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frank
Jackson County Agriculture Extension Adviser
Frank
Extension Service
Hanson St. Murphysboro
Benton man named Agri-Businessman of the Year
Robert Hudleson of Benton wins the Franklin County Advisor Council annual award for Agri-Businessman of the Year. He is a charter member of the Franklin County Farm Bureau and the advisory council. Certificates and trophies were given to members of the 100 Bushel Corn Club and 50 Bushel Wheat Club for listed yields including James Odom 160, Dennie Sneed 151, Noble Smith 149, Everett Odom 142, Neal Davis 133, Ernest Todd 133, Charles Jackanicz 130, Bill B. Smith 121.5, Paul Jackanicz 119, Karl Odom 118. Senior and junior awards went to Mrs. Howard Beaty and Gary Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudleson
Franklin County Farm Bureau
The
Advisory Council
100 Bushel Corn Club
James Odom
Dennie Sneed
Noble Smith
Everett Odom
Neal Davis
Ernest Todd
Charles Jackanicz
Bill B. Smith
Paul Jackanicz
Karl Odom
Larry Odom
Howard Beaty
Gary Cook
Rt. 2
Benton
Rend College teacher coauthors feature in national journal
Rend Lake College agricultural instructor Mark Kern and Wabash Valley College coordinator Kern Doerrer coauthored an article in Agricultural Education. The piece, titled Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs in Junior Colleges, appears in the December issue highlighting on the job training need for college agricultural students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rend Lake College
Agricultral Education
Mark Kern
Kern Doerner
Wabash Valley College
Mt. Carmel
Kern
Bonnie
Farm Income Tax Meet Set at Christopher High
The agricultural advisory council of Christopher High School schedules its annual meeting on farm income tax problems at 7 p.m. Monday in the Agriculture classroom. Instructor Leavell Swink and Christopher residents Pete Perona and Bob Jones will answer questions on income taxes and discuss new tax laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Advisory Council of
Christopher High School
Leavell Swink
Pete Perona
Bob Jones
Christopher
Musical Ensemble Instrument Pairing Guide
A concise guide lists guitar and piano pairing along with horn, drum, and bass options. It outlines compatible instrument pairs for styles and arrangements, aiding setups for small groups or bands.
TAP to discuss health services in Southern Illinois counties
A 1 pm meeting at Benton's federal building will discuss forming county nutrition and health committees under the Technical Action Panel. Committees aim to extend nutrition and health education to all rural households as directed by the USDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Benton
Federal Building of Technical Action Panel
TAP
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Franklin County Smith farm family named Farm Family of the Year
The Bill B. Smith family of rural Benton is selected Farm Family of the Year in Franklin County from applicants. they run a grain-livestock operation north of Benton while contributing to community, school, church, and farming activities. The four Smith children include Gordon at Rend Lake College, Don and Ron at Benton High School, and Roger at Ew ing Grade School. The article also mentions a note on traditional Argentine asado etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill B. Smith
Benton
Franklin County
Smith
Gordon
Rend Lake College
Don
Ron
Benton High School
Roger
Ewing
Steers Placed on Growing Ration Until Finishing
University of Illinois scientists advise steer calves on a growing ration until ready for finishing. Self fed corn silage with protein can yield about 1.6 pounds daily gain, with two to three pounds of feed daily. Add 1 pound of 40 percent protein supplement if hay is fed. increase to 1.5 pounds if hay is not fed. Include mineral mix, 10,000 I.U. vitamin A daily, and stilbestrol at 10 mg or implanted stilbestrol at 24 mg per head daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois Animal Sciiatists
Farm Bureau head backs research over subsidies in policy shift
Charles B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told the 50th convention in Kansas City that farm programs should emphasize research and competitive marketing. He urged doubling exports, proposed grants and loans for part time farmers, and transitional aid via land retirement and price support safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
The
Farm Organization
Kansas City
Shuman
Shillman
Cluttered Work Areas Tied to Accidents Say Expert
University of Illinois Extension safety specialist O. L. Hogsett warns cluttered workshops slow work and spark accidents. He advises organized tool storage, proper handling of oily rags, tightly capped flammable liquids, cool storage, intact power cords, a working fire extinguisher, guarded grinders, eye protection, and well ventilated welding areas for safer shop practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Hogsett
University of
Farm tax tips from Williamson County adviser
Farm adviser Victor Smith urges big farm owners to prioritize tax management by adding all 1968 farm income and expenses and calculating depreciation investment credits personal exemptions and deductions. He emphasizes leveling taxable income year to year keeping precise records and deducting all legal expenses, listing overlooked items such as farm dues magazines extension telephones and wages for children among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Victor Smith
Smith
Ieals
Farm and Breed Organization
Weather Much of Illinois Drove Down 1968 Corn Yields
Franklin County extension adviser C Richard Swope notes excessive fall rain limited plowing and fertilizer use in 1967, while 1968 saw heavy spring rains and a long drought. Survey data show fertilizer sales near 1967 levels. planting was ahead of schedule but yield was reduced by moisture stress, drought, and flood impacts on low ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Richard Swope
Franklin County Extension
Swope
Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Illinois
Ilinois
Seibel Re-Elected Association Director
Otto Seibel of Murphysboro was re elected a director of the Federal Land Bank Association of Belleville at the annual meeting attended by 450 Illinois Missouri area members. A financial report showed the association with 14 644 000 in current loan volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Seibel
Murphysboro
Federal Land Bank Association of
Belleville
Soil surveys aid timber management in Jackson County
Jackson County Soil Conservationist Paul Ice notes soil survey maps guide landowners in selecting suitable trees, protecting against erosion, and estimating earnings on timberlands. Tree farmers can read maps like road maps to choose routes and crop placement for eroded land. Government tests also report hormones and Triol as pest-control tools reducing drug insecticide needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Paul Ice
Ice
Tee
Soil Survey
Thornless blackberry varieties tested by Illinois researchers
University of Illinois horticulturists test thornless blackberries Smoothstem Thornfree and other varieties at Urbana and Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. Thorntree leads yield and winter hardiness, producing 14 quarters per bush in 1967 and 11 quarts per bush in 1968 at Dixon Springs for trial in home gardens markets and pick it yourself sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
University
Urbana
Dixon Springs
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